[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 05-27-2016).]

Small update for May 14th, 2016:

Since I have not been able to utilize Pennock's Image Poster after a Windows 10 update, I will be using Photobucket as my image source from now on. I haven't been able to post pictures for a long while now, and to be honest, a build thread without good pictures is rather boring. So keep an eye out for some eye candy, and lots of it.

Also, I'm ready to spill the beans on the exhaust system routing. I have pretty much decided to use a 2-into-1 system using a traditional SpinTech crossflow muffler. I plan to use a center-exit below the license plate pocket, or better yet, centered where the tail light housings were originally located. Somewhat like Car-Lo's "RBS-in-Limbo" exhaust setup, but using only two resonated exhaust tips instead of four, possibly with an integrated x-pipe. Light, simple, and efficient... it should sound mean with the 180's.

Car-Lo's current exhaust setup: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/F...000129-34.html#p1339

Stay "tuned."

[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 05-26-2016).]

More project inspiration... now this guy has the right idea!

While some of the cosmetics really aren't my cup of tea, this is still one bad-ass and raw looking Fiero... totally unique. I'm sure the guy who built this Fiero isn't finished yet, but I sure like where his head's at:



http://www.engineswapdepot.com/?p=10150

Notice the center-exit exhaust pipes going through the tail light area. This is very similar to what I am building for this project, but in the end it will have a much cleaner, finished look.

Stay "tuned."

[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 06-12-2016).]

quote Originally posted by johnyrottin: Glad to see you are still alive! ...and not giving up. That looks almost "Mad Max"ish.

Likewise Johnny, much appreciated! Always good to hear from you. Much like true a soldier, giving up and quitting are words that do not exist in my vocabulary! It's taking time to complete, but I'll get there eventually.

Yes, Mad Max is one of the first thoughts I had too when I first saw that car. A lot of design elements I really appreciate. I'll be shooting for a more refined, finished look, yet stripped down to the basics without completely gutting and modifying it down to race car standards. I'll be keeping true to the basic body and interior design elements that make a Fiero a Fiero, utilizing subtle modifications that work together as a whole to enhance what is already there (hint: no widebody "kit"... but wide "bodied" Fiero with flares). In my opinion, the beautiful lines of the Fiero are already there, so I'm just going to tweak them... tastefully.

[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 05-08-2018).]

Thanks Tony, and again, welcome to the forum!

I'm diggin' your rocket bunny project... who knows, maybe I'll be your first customer when you have those flares ready.

Right now I've got deep dish 18x9.5's rear and 18x8.5's front with 1" adapters, as previously seen on the gold GT I used to have. The wheels need to be refinished, but to be honest, I'm not so sure I want to keep them. I want to run a staggered 19" rear/18" front combo. More on that later.

Stay "tuned."

[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 08-01-2016).]

"Rocket Bunny Fiero" has a ring to it...



"Rocket Bunny Chop Top Fiero." Now THAT grabs my attention. Chopping this GT is something I have considered... it already is a perfect candidate. I have the tools, I have the skills.

This rendering looks amazing:



More to come... stay tuned.

[This message has been edited by ITALGT (edited 08-03-2016).]