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JUN 20, 10:27 AM
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They are VW (Monte Carlo) rims usually found on a Jetta and GTI. I saw them on Alltrbo's car and decided they would be the perfect rim for the car being that the engine came from a 2000 Jetta. Using my sources, I located a brand new set at a very reasonable price. Also used the Fiero's lug nuts and caps.
Dave
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ALLTRBO
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JUN 20, 01:02 PM
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*shameless plug*
Here's my car, but it isn't painted like this just yet ( it's red, everything else is as shown). Dave has no part in its coming appearance, but Mr. Haus Guru here is playing much more than a small part in what's coming for the rest of the car! 
I have the centercaps which will have Fiero logos on them, and I also have Fiero lugnuts and lugnut caps for them.
I mostly got the wheels idea from justa6, who is probably now annoyed that his unique Fiero wheels aren't so unique anymore, heh. He says he's changing the look of his wheels though, and won't give away any details yet.[This message has been edited by ALLTRBO (edited 06-20-2009).]
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anonymity
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JUN 21, 08:55 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
This is how the car looked when we showed up to pick it up. I managed to sneak a pic with the new rims on it. I snuck this pic in this thread 'cause Joey is too depressed to even look at this thread right now.
So, anyone recognize what factory car the rims are from? (and no guesses from Alltrbo, he gave us the idea for them)
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OK... I'm over my depression... apparently when they said Friday... they didn't mean this past Friday.... or the Friday before that or the Friday before that, like they've been telling me.
I heard them say something about this Monday... but Dave says the amount of work they have yet to do, not to mention detailing the inside, is easily an ALL DAY PROJECT.
So, I won't be holding my breath for Monday....
Aside from being disappointed by the promised delivery date...
The car looks AWESOME!!! Well worth the wait... The rims look.... ok. 
Maybe I'll let Dave post another "in progress" pic Monday... we'll see...
Joey
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87_special
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JUN 21, 04:13 PM
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Wow! This car has really come together since the last time I saw this thread. I'm not too sure on the airbrush work just yet. I'm sure it will be a really fine car though once its all back together. Good luck with it. I'm eagerly awaiting finished pics.
BTW, I have VW wheels on my Fiero also. I don't think I've ever seen another Fiero with my wheels.
-Joseph------------------
1987 Fiero SE/Fastback - 3500Turbo / 4T60e / OBD1 7730 emulated with Ostrich 2.0
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JUN 21, 06:56 PM
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This hurts almost worse than waiting for naughty pics to load on dialup. *cry* [This message has been edited by aaronkoch (edited 06-21-2009).]
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Austrian Import
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JUN 22, 07:11 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bmwguru:
When the car comes back, I have to reassemble the interior and maybe I'll talk Joey into a set of Mr. Mike's seats.
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Or do a set of Ractive racing seats. They look pretty cool, and the microfiber (suede like) material will grip much better than leather. Otherwise you might need a 5-point belt not to slide around during your shenanigans.  
http://www.streetbeatcustoms.com/tuc70040.html
Or you could do a set of these Recaros (they're pricey, but it might complete the "look" of the car quite well.) (I think these seats are also used on a German spec VW Golf derrivative, as well as the German spec Audi R8, so it'll be even more Vee-Dub )
Recaro Sportster CS:
Official Recaro page: http://www.recaro.com/index...id=3732®ion=3&L=2 (although it can be had much cheaper on Flea-bay and other internet dealers)
Mr. Mikes is a great idea as well. I really like his seats.
It's just hard to get him to do Microfiber, since you have to send him the material.
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bmwguru
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JUN 22, 07:18 PM
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I removed the racing seats from my orange and black car. the Mr. Mikes seat are much more comfy.
As for the VR6 it is now tomorrow (again) and we should get it back. I'll post up some pics in the afternoon.
Dave
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bmwguru
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JUN 23, 12:55 PM
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In progress pics (as promised upon completion)
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bmwguru
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JUN 23, 12:57 PM
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completed teaser pics.....
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bmwguru
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JUN 23, 12:59 PM
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