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madcurl
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FEB 10, 02:29 AM
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Okay guys..
happier times:
 [This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 02-10-2008).]
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MMBRAZIL
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FEB 10, 06:40 AM
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Archie, do you think it would work/fit if the mirrors base goes on top of the window channels, and the window would run inbetween the base and seal? ( How do I post a pic here?)
Building a Diablo is a challenge in every tiny bit, so I am used to having to customize almost everything. And with imagination almost everything is possible.
Here you can see my built, it was built from scratch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_hVK5paVUQ
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MMBRAZIL
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FEB 10, 06:43 AM
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troyboy
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FEB 10, 07:04 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by FierociousGT:
Archie, I am tried of your constain complaining durning this whole customizing part of the project. What is the problem that I'm requesting for you to just install the mirror triangular base plates and patch up the stock mirror door. I will deal with the mirror issue here even if I have to get another one which may be the case. And that mirror may work on a non-choptop Fiero which does not apply to me. And if your read my previous post I understood that the issue was the bolt too far out (this is what I understood as the body w/ everything in between), but you didn't even answer and just start critizing everyone related to the issue.
David
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Dave chill dude, I think Archie was just trying to lookout for you. Archie can be very protective of his customers and fellow fiero owners if he thinks someone was trying to take advantage of them. Maybe It was a good thing Archie came off a little strong, because:
It went from this :
| quote | Originally posted by FierociousGT:
Kit c e n t r a l Forum Index
Inbox :: Message
From: MMBRAZIL
To: FierociousGT
Posted: Feb 08, 2008 - 05:34 PM
Subject: Re: Diablo replica mirrors
"Have someone that works with fiberglass do it, its very simple to solve your problem.
Looking at the pics its very easy to place the mirror in your car, don´t worry I will help you.
tks"
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to this:
| quote | Originally posted by MMBRAZIL:
Now looking at the pics, it WILL NOT FIT in that space. I went to the gallery and saw the mirror base of the fiero is mounted in the door sheet. What if you placed the mirror down enough to fit below the A pilar, would it be to low? |
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So Archie's replie may have been a little strong but it made all parties take a second look at your problem and reevaluate previous assumptions, and we can now look for more options. Plus Fiero owners have now been for warned that this is not an ez fix, proceed with caution.
Now that we have this all out in the open let's see what we can do to get this bad ass car back on track!!!
You two play nice, you both know this **** happens during customizing ( tension between the builder and the dreamer) but wow look at the results.
F430, 360, 350z, Dave you have options.
edit to say:
MMBRAZIL Thanks for not jumping ship on dave and working with Archie to see if this can be fixed.[This message has been edited by troyboy (edited 02-10-2008).]
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FierociousGT
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FEB 10, 09:53 AM
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Archie,
I have decided to leave the car in incomplete status. Discontinue any additional work on my car. Assemble the interior, I will second day you the remote locks/unlocks and confirm the car is in the same working state as when it was dropped of the Sep '07. I need a detail invoice ASAP.
David
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Archie
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FEB 10, 09:56 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by MMBRAZIL:
Here is a pic of what i´m saying:
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Yes I did suggest the exact same thing to David on the phone. I suggested that we could move line "B" to the rear but I didn't know how far we'd have to go to get the Body into the triangle. I also explained that to test that idea we'd have to cut the mirrors out of the flat base plate & that would very likely make the mirrors unreturnable for a refund. That's when David said I should just put in the metal triangles that we usually mount the mirrors to and he'd then see about mounting the mirrors when he got it home.
I was/am quite satisfied with that decision.
I'd think that line "B" would have to move back 1 or 1.5" at that point the mirror leg would still interfere a bit with the "A" pillar so we could then lower line "C" about 1" into the door skin to finish the job & still look good. However all this would take a bunch of time for R&D & labor which David feels he can do after the car gets home & that also gives him more time to decide if he wants to return the mirrors or cut them up.
Archie
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Jake_Dragon
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FEB 10, 11:02 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by FierociousGT:
Archie,
I have decided to leave the car in incomplete status. Discontinue any additional work on my car. Assemble the interior, I will second day you the remote locks/unlocks and confirm the car is in the same working state as when it was dropped of the Sep '07. I need a detail invoice ASAP.
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Wouldn't the phone be a better place to talk about this?
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DIY_Stu
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FEB 10, 12:07 PM
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If line B is moved back this would mean that the mirror would be mounted to the door now and not the car right? That may cause problems with the window rolling up and down since the window swings out before coming back in to finally seal. But if there's a will there's a way. Just gotta find that way. Oh and no I didn't sell him on the mirrors, Just the dew wipes. Speaking of how's the inner dew wipes? if they need replacing replace them before the interior goes in. Chevy 1/2ton 88-98 Outer windows seals work perfect for the Fiero inner seal. Trimming required on the seal. [This message has been edited by DIY_Stu (edited 02-10-2008).]
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madcurl
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FEB 10, 01:07 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by troyboy:
Now that we have this all out in the open let's see what we can do to get this bad ass car back on track!!!
You two play nice, you both know this **** happens during customizing ( tension between the builder and the dreamer) but wow look at the results. F430, 360, 350z, Dave you have options.
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I agree. The blending of IMSA and the Mad-Arch kit makes this car a "first" and is an unique among choptops. Don't let a minor part (mirror) kill yours and our dreams. We'd like to see it at the 25th.
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madcurl
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FEB 10, 01:08 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Jake_Dragon:
Wouldn't the phone be a better place to talk about this? |
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I agree.[This message has been edited by madcurl (edited 02-10-2008).]
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