#\ *doublec4* /# Official Build Thread (Page 41/87)
kk86 2m6 JUL 15, 02:29 AM
do you have any idea how much you spent on the 3800sc and manual trans swap?
id really like to do the same thing because i also have a 3 spd auto and would much rather have a manual. the black interior looks really good im seriously considering tearing mine apart to do that.
ConvictedRedneck JUL 15, 09:56 AM
First I really went through your build thread, looks great! I was actually looking at getting that exact steering wheel, how do you like it? Do you have a link to the hub adapter you used? Also lovin' the sparcos!
doublec4 JUL 17, 12:27 AM
Thanks for the compliments guys

kk86 2m6, I'll send you a pm to answer your questions about $$ spent.

ConvictedRedneck, I love the steering wheel. The suede feels great, much more grip on the wheel. The flat bottom gives my legs a bit of extra room which is always nice. I used the NRG short hub as well.

http://www.raceinspired.com...short-hub-dodge.aspx

Thats the link to one. The dodge hub works on the fiero. Take a look around ebay or local buy and sells, you could luck out like I did. I got mine for 50 bucks rather than 100. One thing to note is that this hub is so short that when installing my NRG steering wheel, the horn button was contacting the splined steering shaft. I had to take apart the horn button and come up with my own creative solution.

... and I also love the sparco seats I don't have to use my knee up against the door anymore through the turns

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doublec4 JUL 17, 10:58 PM
I started to repaint the calipers today, and the wheel wells. Also drew up a design for a little addition to the calipers.
doublec4 JUL 22, 03:31 PM
Finished off the calipers today, removed the stickers from them too. Cleaned off the inside of the rims.



I also painted all of the inner fender liners, looks pretty new again.

Removed the front "winglets" from the front bumper. They were okay for a while, but I don't like them anymore. Instead, I bought some splash guards and actually placed them in front of the the front wheels. I'm running 225 series tires up front with a 38mm offset rim so they stick out a bit. I've seen these "reverse mudflaps" on some other sports cars. I figured I'd give it a shot, they look pretty good and shield the edge of the tire from air that would create drag on them. Basically they just look cool.

doublec4 JUL 23, 01:50 AM
Took the car out tonight for some fun... I don't know if I'm imagining things, but after installing those "reverse mudflaps" I've noticed a significant decrease in front end vibration at speeds above 100km/h. Maybe they're actually helping a bit?
doublec4 JUL 29, 08:00 PM




This might be the last update for a little while because I'm running out of things to do to the car for the time being.

I need some feedback and ideas!

The list of things that will be worked on are as follows:

Rear Diffuser
LED tail lights
Brake caliper "addition"
Ported blower / Ported LIM / bigger throttle body / redo part of the exhaust

Maybe I'll make a new video to post as well..
Isolde JUL 29, 11:39 PM

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Originally posted by doublec4:

Took the car out tonight for some fun... I don't know if I'm imagining things, but after installing those "reverse mudflaps" I've noticed a significant decrease in front end vibration at speeds above 100km/h. Maybe they're actually helping a bit?



Your reverse mudflaps being in front of the front tires? If so, what you've done is not too far removed from a very old NASCAR trick called a "Gurney lip", and it was done to increase front downforce.
I suggest you research this, then mold the flaps if necessary, try to actually end up with real Gurney lips, not just vaguely similar results.

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doublec4 JUL 30, 10:21 AM

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Originally posted by Isolde:


Your reverse mudflaps being in front of the front tires? If so, what you've done is not too far removed from a very old NASCAR trick called a "Gurney lip", and it was done to increase front downforce.
I suggest you research this, then mold the flaps if necessary, try to actually end up with real Gurney lips, not just vaguely similar results.




Come to think of it, I have heard of gurney lips before. I know I've seen and looked into gurney flaps (at the back edge of a spoiler).

I would like to have something shaped for the front bumper, but I would first need to learn some fiberglass skills. I've never 'glassed before. I might try something similar for the rear wheels as well. Thanks Isolde
Isolde JUL 30, 11:54 AM
glad to. I hope you find some further success with the lips. I'll be watching.