Performance suspension (Page 4/5)
Monkeybean007 MAR 30, 05:22 PM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:

If you were surprised at the handling I suspect you don't have much seat time in the car yet.

After you learn the nuances of driving a Fiero hard, you will find that you run out of pucker before the car runs out of stickum.



I've only had the car for about a month but my impression was based off of how much people talk crap on the fiero both on this forum and outside on its stock performance so I had low expectations because of that, and was pleasantly surprised when it turned out to be better than what everyone has said so far.
Monkeybean007 MAR 30, 08:49 PM
Also just an update don't know if this changes anything but it has an 88gt end and suspension on it not the 85.
Dennis LaGrua APR 01, 07:58 PM
I have always been fascinated by owners that do the spring over shock conversion. Yes they are adjustable and probably better for road racing but I've always thought that they provide a harsh ride and are unsuitable for street use.

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Monkeybean007 APR 01, 08:01 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I have always been fascinated by owners that do the spring over shock conversion. Yes they are adjustable and probably better for road racing but I've always thought that they provide a harsh ride and are unsuitable for street use.



That's the main reason I'm wanting to add them on is because this isn't my daily driver but is my first "modify" cat so I'm just experimenting and seeing what's good and not.
Spadesluck APR 01, 08:28 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I have always been fascinated by owners that do the spring over shock conversion. Yes they are adjustable and probably better for road racing but I've always thought that they provide a harsh ride and are unsuitable for street use.




I would have to say no they are not hard for daily driving. If you run a softer spring rate you will be fine. The coil over provides a lot of adjustments that the traditional does not. I drove from New Mexico to Pennsylvania last summer on a full coil over suspension and did not have any problems.
fieroguru APR 01, 10:33 PM

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Originally posted by Dennis LaGrua:

I have always been fascinated by owners that do the spring over shock conversion. Yes they are adjustable and probably better for road racing but I've always thought that they provide a harsh ride and are unsuitable for street use.




You can make the coilovers with whatever spring rate you want. Many people opt for a 250 lb/in to keep near stock ride but have the ability to raise and lower the ride height.
wftb APR 01, 11:05 PM
Raising and lowering the car is why I have coil overs. That and being able to easily change springs. There is an old saying among oval track racers "the lowest corner takes the weight" unless you have adjustability you cant do anything about that.

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olejoedad APR 02, 11:21 AM

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Originally posted by Monkeybean007:

Also just an update don't know if this changes anything but it has an 88gt end and suspension on it not the 85.



Ok.
What year is the car?
Does it have an 88 rear cradle swap?
------If it has been swapped, does it have a sway bar?
Has the front suspension been modified or swapped?
Monkeybean007 APR 07, 12:11 AM

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Originally posted by olejoedad:


Ok.
What year is the car?
Does it have an 88 rear cradle swap?
------If it has been swapped, does it have a sway bar?
Has the front suspension been modified or swapped?



Its an 85 front with an 88 rear, and I honestly wouldn't be able to tell the difference if it's been swapped in the front or not how would I go about that ?
olejoedad APR 07, 07:28 AM
The pre-88 front suspension has the shock mounted aft of the suspension. The 88 front suspension has the shock mounted inside the coil spring.