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Isolde
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JUL 30, 12:03 PM
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I had a thought. Why would it have to be fiberglasss? Why couldn't we create a radius, if necessary, using A-B epoxy?
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doublec4
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JUL 30, 02:04 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Isolde:
I had a thought. Why would it have to be fiberglasss? Why couldn't we create a radius, if necessary, using A-B epoxy? |
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Are you referring to just a regular two part epoxy?
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Isolde
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JUL 30, 08:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by doublec4:
Are you referring to just a regular two part epoxy? |
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Yeah. So not a good idea, huh? Oh well. I had no idea that Gurney lips could be felt at just 62 mph, or I would have tried them years ago.
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doublec4
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JUL 31, 10:24 AM
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Not sure if a two part epoxy would work... but I know they sell a fiberglass "paste" that could be easier to work with. It has the fiberglass strands already mixed in.
I feel the difference with the gurney flaps above 60mph... probably closer to 75 mph where before I would get a strange vibration in the front end. This probably also has to do with my tires protruding outside of the front bumper. If you had wheels with a greater offset or thinner tires, you might not need the flaps because the leading edge of the tire is already covered.
Either way, you could give it a try with some universal mud flaps. Cost me 15 bucks. If it looked goofy or didn't work, I wouldn't be out that much money, and I could always just use the mudflaps for what they were intended for on another car. 
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Isolde
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JUL 31, 01:01 PM
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I don't know about Canada, but in my state, there's speed limits as high as 80 mph, so of course everyone does 85 mph. I tried it when I first got my stock '84 Fiero, and the nose went light above 70. By '85, it was spooky. I haven't driven it above 70 mph since then, but I have started on an airdam, and a hood vent.
I think the Gurney lips were supposed to help even when the front tires didn't protrude. I'm not finding very many pics, and none of them are helpful so far.
If you find more details on that fiberglass paste, I'd be very interested. Thanks.
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doublec4
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AUG 01, 09:15 PM
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Speed limit around here is 60mph...but everyone does around 70 - 75 mph... where I find the difference is made. Check out another member's thread about 3/4 of the way down this page.
http://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...1/HTML/077670-5.html
You can see the fiberglass paste he's using.
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Isolde
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AUG 03, 05:06 PM
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Dougie Murder
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AUG 04, 07:55 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by doublec4:
I need some feedback and ideas! 
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I think you should come get that extra hood i have and cut an extractor scoop in it!! Or, I could bring it to you if you have any extra parts i need and wanna do a trade....
MSN me if your interested.
Also, have you thought about doing something to your license plate?
I got the hide away plate holder from davies corvettes (corvetteparts.com), Its pretty awesome...kinda pricey i guess tho.
http://www.corvetteparts.co...tails/gid/003636.htm
EDIT: i just realized your car might be too low for that plate holder....[This message has been edited by Dougie Murder (edited 08-04-2010).]
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doublec4
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AUG 04, 09:50 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by Dougie Murder:
I think you should come get that extra hood i have and cut an extractor scoop in it!! Or, I could bring it to you if you have any extra parts i need and wanna do a trade....
MSN me if your interested.
Also, have you thought about doing something to your license plate?
I got the hide away plate holder from davies corvettes (corvetteparts.com), Its pretty awesome...kinda pricey i guess tho.
http://www.corvetteparts.co...tails/gid/003636.htm
EDIT: i just realized your car might be too low for that plate holder....
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I'll take the hood off your hands! Thanks!
You can come by anytime you like and take your pick at the stuff I have here.
I thought about the license plate flip thing, but you're right, my car is too low for it.
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doublec4
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AUG 04, 10:03 PM
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Oh and today I replaced my ignition lock cylinder... the key and cylinder decided it no longer wished to turn. 25 bucks and a little time with some tools, I'm good to go again!
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