RBS in-Limbo (extreme makeover) (Page 51/158)
mram10 AUG 06, 09:22 AM
Great project! You have given me some great ideas. I have read through this thread a couple times and cannot find the tire and wheel specs. Am I missing them? Please post, because I really like them.

Edit: Thanks Dre, I missed it. I am building a Murci replica and an 88 right now, and I am considering selling the murci and focusing on the 88 after seeing what can be done. Great job again guys!

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Andreeas AUG 06, 11:07 AM
mram10: page 4...

"There has been interest on the specs of the offset of the wheels and the size of the adapters.

The offset of the Axis wheels 20 X 10.5 inches is +35 and that was for a Nissan 350Z 5x114.3mm.

Adapter is 5x100 to 5x114.3 and the thickness I have ordered was 1.50"

and Car-Lo also added:

"Thanks Lincoln for helping out, just adding bit more info...

AXIS MATRIX

Front: 18X8 Michelin 245/35ZR Rear: 20X10-1/2 Michelin 325X25ZR"

I think they are the ones...
Car-Lo AUG 06, 02:30 PM

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Originally posted by serrata:

Nice. Will the pliogrip alone hold it? It seems like there is a lot of tension. The angle of the hood looks much better now.



Not to good, I have to grind off Pliogrip today and fiberglass cuts




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Originally posted by Sharkman:

Thanks. I was thinking of the best way to place a S60 windscreen in when i do my next car. That windscreen is 90cm about 35.5" from top to bottom in the center. That will place the bottom about where the hood lock is on my car, if you know what i mean.
How far did yours reach?



It's 37-3/4" beyond thunderdome
Sharkman AUG 06, 08:47 PM
Thanks
andreww AUG 07, 10:25 AM
Can you imagine how well the Fiero would have sold if the Pontiac designers had made it look like your car Carlo? Even though I love the original design, I always felt that it should have been a bit mor "cab forward", with a shorter front and longer rear. Also the original is far too high, with too much space in the wheel wells. Your design seems to be taking care of every one of my peeves! Good job mate!
Car-Lo AUG 07, 09:54 PM
Getting ready to fiberglass hood (Pliogrip didn't do to well ) got hood bent and curved pretty good
also glassed in headlight openings





Clynt is alway's checking





Cutting old Mazda bumper to separate bottom wing to visualize only (we will fabricate new wing)







Visualizing front wing, I'll be extending hood about 2-1/2" to 3" with new Mad Max design





carnut122 AUG 07, 10:14 PM

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Originally posted by Car-Lo:

Getting ready to fiberglass hood (Pliogrip didn't do to well ) got hood bent and curved pretty good
also glassed in headlight openings






Man, that is slick!

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RUNDLC AUG 08, 12:18 AM
Car-lo,
I don't own a fiero any longer, as a matter of fact all my toys are gone! I must say out of all the construction zone this is the best project that I have seen JMHO! If you ever decide to visit madcurl please let me know as you have to past right by me to see him. I can't wait to see the end of this one. One off and too sweet!!!

Keep up the good work and keep the pics rolling
jetsnvettes2000 AUG 08, 01:24 PM
 
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Originally posted by Car-Lo:

Getting ready to fiberglass hood (Pliogrip didn't do to well ) got hood bent and curved pretty good
also glassed in headlight openings
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How well did your resin stick to the black paint around the the areas that you re fiberglassed? I had issues with my hood when it came to that so I ended up re grinding down to bare glass to get it to stick better.Especially around the headlight doors, I also had to bevel the top and bottom of the door and hood around the opening seam in a hour glass sort of shape to lock in the headlight door. so it can't flex and crack out the fiberglass. just a thought for ya to consider.

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Car-Lo AUG 08, 09:47 PM

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Originally posted by RUNDLC:

Car-lo,
I don't own a fiero any longer, as a matter of fact all my toys are gone! I must say out of all the construction zone this is the best project that I have seen JMHO! If you ever decide to visit madcurl please let me know as you have to past right by me to see him. I can't wait to see the end of this one. One off and too sweet!!!

Keep up the good work and keep the pics rolling


Thank you so much, you're way to kind, it should be "The cheapest project that I have seen"
Yes, I'm planing to cruze down the coast and see you guys, that will be a cool

[QUOTE]Originally posted by jetsnvettes2000:

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Car-Lo:

How well did your resin stick to the black paint around the the areas that you re fiberglassed? I had issues with my hood when it came to that so I ended up re grinding down to bare glass to get it to stick better.Especially around the headlight doors, I also had to bevel the top and bottom of the door and hood around the opening seam in a hour glass sort of shape to lock in the headlight door. so it can't flex and crack out the fiberglass. just a thought for ya to consider.




Thanks for the tip if you look closely I did grind all the fiberglass areas and I also used SMC resin, I haven't finished the face side of hood yet, but will do that as you said.



Thanks again for keeping a close eye on this clown, he did butcher up too many hoods