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Fiero2m8
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FEB 25, 08:27 PM
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So now that my woodstove is reinstalled and I have heat, I got motivated this weekend to do a little work:
1) Started the car and backed onto car ramps
2) Put the Fiero on jack stands to ease body work and allow motor to be lowered for Flexplate replacement
3) Removed the four rim/tires and put into storage, I plan to install new ones in the spring
4) Removed the new seats and put into storage to protect them from damage during bodywork
5) Put a fresh charge into the battery
I am going for an exterior body as smooth as possible so I removed the stock side marker lights and all the bodyside moldings:
The Sunbird Turbo fender flares are going to be blended in, so I removed the rubber strip from them so they can later can be fiberglassed right to the body:
I also plan to remove the outside door handles and lock cylinders since they were part of the bodyside molding and they aren't really needed on my roadster (weight savings too  )
In order to do that, I will need to remove the interior door panels first:
Also removed was all the moldings around the side skirts as they will also be blended in to appear like part of the body rather than tacked on:
I still need ideas on the following:
1) How to best remove the molding at the front and rear of the car
2) What rear valance to use to hide the catalytic converters from plain view
3) How to improve on the B-pillar cover area and make trim to overlap the interior panels
4) How to replace the flexplate and starter by doing the least work possible
5) The best method for fiberglassing on the body and getting a good bond
6) A new side marker light solution
7) A new surround for the windshield
8) Possible elimination of the sun visors and recovering the upholstery
9) Molding in the hood vents near the rad that provide fan exhaust
10) Finishing rear spoiler that currently isn't as long as the rear deck
Thanks for looking...
Fiero2m8
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Mr.PBody
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FEB 25, 08:43 PM
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I can't help with all of the questions but I will say this, the best why to hide something (cats) is to just not have them.
Sweet car, I can't wait to see all the panels moulded. Have you thought about a hardtop?
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Mr.PBody
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FEB 25, 08:47 PM
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I just looked at my car, what about the later aero GT rear bumper?
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exoticse
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FEB 26, 01:15 AM
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I really like the side skirts !
You ever consider some kind of diffuser in the back?
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Fiero2m8
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FEB 26, 08:28 PM
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Hi guys,
Yes the cats were needed to pass the final E-test last year.
I might remove them in the future in order to fix some type of mufflers, not sure what I could get to fit though.
Hardtop - yes, it's a back burner idea...not this year but copying the Miata design was the plan.
This year a tonneau cover is probably all I will have made, since it's not a daily driver.
I do think the side skirts will turn out good when completed and I still like the front apron the best.
Does anyone know if the bumper pads can be shaved flush or is there not enough material there?
I am considering changing the rear bumper cover to one that has the dual exhaust indents if I can find one around here..here's a shot of what I'm talking about:
I've messed around with rear skirts before but I might leave it alone this time cause it is the only way to get under the car currently! Painting the exhaust Black might help the cat from being so noticeable.
This picture was taken from a low angle which you normally wouldn't do but you get the idea...
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BH2OFiero
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FEB 27, 12:24 PM
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looking good. What color do you have in mind for the car? ------------------
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Fiero2m8
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FEB 28, 09:52 PM
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PaulJK
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MAR 01, 03:23 AM
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I'd STRONGLY suggest doing something for roll-over protection since the "B" pillar structure is now gone. You surely don't wanna depend solely on the windshield frame to support the weight of the car if you get hit and rolled.
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Fiero2m8
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MAR 01, 08:58 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by PaulJK:
I'd STRONGLY suggest doing something for roll-over protection since the "B" pillar structure is now gone. You surely don't wanna depend solely on the windshield frame to support the weight of the car if you get hit and rolled. |
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I was at the Toronto Auto Show last week wondering about that, while looking at the new Saturn Sky Redline - it doesn't provide much rollover protection either when the seat is the highest point and my head was the height of the windshield...
I guess that's something I could add anything if I find a design I like.
I am glad the Fiero is so wide and is now only a couple inches off the ground making it very stable on its feet providing you keep it on the road...
Fiero2m8
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FierOmar
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MAR 01, 10:45 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by Fiero2m8:
I was at the Toronto Auto Show last week wondering about that, while looking at the new Saturn Sky Redline - it doesn't provide much rollover protection either when the seat is the highest point and my head was the height of the windshield...
I guess that's something I could add anything if I find a design I like.
I am glad the Fiero is so wide and is now only a couple inches off the ground making it very stable on its feet providing you keep it on the road...
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Kirk Racing (Alabama) makes a roll bar for the Fiero. We purchased one to put into our roadster, but were told that it was still too short for the competition that we wanted to enter. So, we ordered a another special roll bar from Kirt Racing which is about 4" taller with the veritcal portion of the bar closer to being perpendicular to the top bar when compared to their standard bar (side vertical bars angle slightly inward from the point of the cross bar). Photos can be found on this page: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/A...0710-1-037446-2.html
As a side point, I like that front spoiler on front bumper cover. Daytona you say? Can you provide some close up photos? ------------------
FierOmar
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