Hi! I'm a nice guy from Russia, and here is my Plazma! (Page 8/39)
Daniel H MAY 03, 06:45 PM
Hi, guys!

Hope you don't forget about me!

My building process is get slow down, but it's keep going!

Let's see some photos!

Here is shocks installation process:
It's my new adjustible shocks. Yes, it's "Rancho", I don't joke ...

Try on

Here it is

Making adapters for upper mount

Adapters ready


I was have a problem with dusters for shocks, because dusters, what came in complect with shocks is can't be mounted! No way! It's don't fit with this shock, because they are too narrow. And I was forced too search the exit. That what I thought:
(i dont know name of this drink on english, may be some one gives me a hint) I was drank it, and then i do something with bottle

I was needed to drank couple of them. It wasn't difficult... and even some pretty...

And here is my new dusters, made from a plastic bottle

Assembled

Stickers added

Mounted. Looks nice!




Tomorrow I will post next couple of photos...

[This message has been edited by Daniel H (edited 03-26-2022).]

GT-X MAY 03, 07:07 PM
Awesome!

Keep up the good work!

~Tyler
fourpoint9 MAY 03, 11:18 PM
You'll have to tell us how they ride. Looks like a great option for front shocks. What is the Rancho part number ?

What will you use for the rear Struts ?
Philero MAY 04, 12:07 AM
All I can say is WOW! Those drinks (dust covers) sure look like Dannon yogurt drink! If so, I bet you were very "regular" for the next few days!

You are doing an amazing job on this car, and I can't wait to see what it looks like when you are done! With that said, don't keep us in the dark, your updates are awe inspiring.

Also, as stated before by other members, your english is quite good (I have no problem reading through it) for not being your primary language.

Kudos to you and your work!

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Phil
Always trying to create something new!
'88 SE
'86 GT
'87 GT Extreme body mod and 2.8L Turbo Propane powered (in the garage and getting closer to being completed)

Daniel H MAY 04, 04:43 AM
Thanks all you!
About "Rancho" part number tell you later. Don't know yet how it will ride, but I can say they got wery big adjustment range! From soft to very hard!
Also don't know yet about rear struts...
Rufus88 MAY 04, 07:35 AM
Hello Daniel,

Welcome to the forum. I've seen a lot of European shows that claim Americans only build cars that go in a straight line, I'm very grateful that you have bought an American car that disproves that theory.

I've read your thread for the first time and would like to give you a suggestion. If I were in Russia trying to build up a Fiero, I would use parts that I could get more easily. There is someone on this forum, an American I think, that used a Volkswagon V6 engine and transmission in his Fiero. I have also seen someone use brake calipers from a Nissan 300ZX. For the brake upgrades in America we use, for the most part, other American vehicles; because they are easily acquired and less expensive here, mainly the Corvette and Dodge Viper, and less expensive is the Berretta and also Chrysler Lebaron. I'm not sure if any of these will work but I know the bolt pattern is the same:

Subaru Legacy, Imprezza, Outback Wagon, Forester from 1990 to present
Toyota Cellica (all years), Camry, new Cellica GT and GTS from years 1986 to present
Volkswagon Golf 3, Jetta 3, Passat GLX, Corrado, Jetta 4, Golf 4, Beetle 1992 to present

Again, I don't know the backspacing on these cars rotors or inner diameter of the rotor itself, I also don't know what modifications to the Fiero spindle knuckle, or custom bracket for the calipers to work. I also don't know if the thread for the brake lines would work, you'd have to figure that out. But, if you ever had to replace something, you'd know you could just walk down to the local parts store and pick up another one. Also, try Opel they might have something that works since they were more associated with GM until recently.

In America we pride ourselves on our ingenuity, we call it "redneck engineering", exactly like what you did for your shock dust boots. That made me and I'm sure many Americans very proud of you. In America we also used to modify Japanese vehicles with engines that were only available in Japan. Our laws changed so we adapted, now we install Corvette engines in our Mazda RX7s, Miatas, Nissan Z cars, 240SXs (Silvias), and Toyota Supras. If I lived in Europe, I'd still own a Fiero, because I'm crazy about this car; but I'd build it with a BMW V8 mounted to a Volkwagon transmission, steering rack from a Lotus, brakes from a Lamborghini, suspension from an Audi and so on and so on. It'd still be a Fiero, just more accustomed to local parts stores and mechanic shops. Good luck and keep us informed!

Rufus
Daniel H MAY 06, 06:46 PM
Hi, everybody!
Here is a promised photos:

Underframe disassembled:




Hmm... clean works was needed(now it's all done but photo will be posted later)



Gearbox taked off


EGR is going to the garbage...


Crankshaft rear oil seal is dead(Now is replaced)


Clutch disk was wearout. There I was searched disc in some shops what trading american parts. But they all said what they can bring only full clutch kit(what I don' needed). And then father proposed me to rivet other friction strap...

Fiero disc

Donor disc (Toyota 1KZ-TE)



Done:


Ordered and recieved repair manual.


Remark: All these photo was done some time ago. Now process is in some other condition. Hope tomorrow I give you some more photos(If I don't be too lazy)
Note: If you see some mistakes, please correct me. My english is not so good...

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Philero MAY 06, 08:51 PM
That clutch disk rescue was absolutely BRILLIANT!!! Awesome!
DougC MAY 07, 01:16 AM
Great ingenuity you have Daniel! This is a great thread to read!

Don't worry about your English, it makes way more sense than most of Pontiackid's posts
Arizona85GT MAY 07, 03:59 AM
Freaking Amazing.. These little cars are in Russia.

I can not wait for more pictures.. You guys are doing an incredible job!