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toddshotrods
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AUG 28, 03:31 AM
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Even given the narrow front track, and relatively narrow tires all around, the Timepiece would have to be a decent handling car. Even taking a reasonable margin of error into account, it's going to be very light with four-wheel independent suspension, etc. I had really never thought about the handling until I started looking at that vintage road racer I posted in action  Now, I really can't wait to drive it! 
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fierohobby
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AUG 28, 05:21 PM
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Dude, did you wake up out of a sound sleep to post that, or do you just not sleep? 
But speaking of driving it, I have a question for you. Cars with all the weight in the rear are notoriously twitchy, and unlike the Fiero, you've got engine AND radiator in the back. With all the weight (engine, radiator, coolant, even bigger tires/wheels) in the rear, and pretty much nothing in the front, how are you planning to keep it in the road at speed? You planning to add weight to the front to achieve a good ratio?
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Gokart Mozart
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AUG 28, 08:45 PM
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Yea, yea the trunk is bad and I still can't find a good engine pic.[This message has been edited by Gokart Mozart (edited 08-28-2007).]
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toddshotrods
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AUG 28, 11:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by fierohobby:
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I try not to, it's the biggest waste of time in life to me; but eventually I give in and let life pass me by again.
| quote | Originally posted by fierohobby:
...But speaking of driving it, I have a question for you...how are you planning to keep it in the road at speed?... |
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I am aware of the problem, but I haven't made it that far (solution) yet!?! As small as it is, even a full radiator wouldn't do a whole lot for the weight distribution. Maybe I need to start eating more!
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The Poopsmith
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SEP 02, 08:41 PM
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Just cast your front wheels in lead and that should take care of the weight differece issue.
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fierohobby
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SEP 04, 04:53 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by The Poopsmith:
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Hmmm.... that's one solution. Mounting them might be tough though.
There is also the fuel tank and battery locations to consider...
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toddshotrods
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SEP 04, 06:47 PM
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Battery is going up front for sure, I have to get more done on the model or the mock-up to see if the fuel tank will fit. Still not a lot of weight, I know every bit helps though. ------------------
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Gokart Mozart
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SEP 04, 07:35 PM
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toddshotrods
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SEP 15, 01:44 PM
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Good news and bad.
* Good
I have decided that I REALLY like this project. So much so that I am switching the roles of my projects a bit, and making this one a higher priority. That means I am going to put more into it, and invest some serious labor into it. Fear not because, unless I get seriously ill or die, I plan to finish it. I'll get more into it later, but I finally realized that this car is like the culmination of a dream. Those who remember me from way back will remember my Fiero Supercar aspirations...
*Bad
This also means that it's gonna take longer, because I want more out of each part and the "whole". I am going to put my other street rod on the road next summer and take my time on this one.
The rat rod theme is giving way to a more purposefully developed vintage race car patina. Some of the parts (Fiero control arms, for instance) will be replaced with custom parts; built to promote the vintage theme. Look at the control arms in the vintage racer Gokart posted. I will probably end up going to an automotive museum one day to get a better perpective, and some ideas...
Last thing: I have this Northstar...
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The Poopsmith
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SEP 16, 10:13 PM
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What you mean it's not done yet? I believe you'll make it happen and it will be an excellent automobile when finished.
Daniel
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