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bomaze
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JAN 07, 01:26 PM
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I also got the notice in the mail about KIT CAR, the writing has been on the wall for some time as a majority of the articles have been based on Cobra replicas. Don't get me wrong I love the Cobra kits, but I have an keen interest in the Fiero based kits, which have been lacking in coverage the last few years save for an occasional Diablo kit now and then. With the loss of KIT CAR where will someone like me turn for info on Fiero based kits? I know some here may think it blasphemous to cut up a Fiero, but I have owned 4 Fieros and loved and continue to love the car, but it was the magazines such as KIT CAR that opened my eyes to Fieros at a young age. Just seems like an end of an era. Is this the end of Fiero based replicas as well?
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fierosound
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JAN 07, 02:37 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bomaze:
...but it was the magazines such as KIT CAR that opened my eyes to Fieros...
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Same here! I wanted to build a Ferrari on a Fiero chassis - until I saw a Fastback GT bodystyle!
Looked great as is - no rebody needed! I bought my 87 GT shortly afterward (1990).
Only later did I find out about the Mera - I'd have likely tried to get one of those instead. 
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madcurl
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JAN 07, 02:45 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by bomaze:
Just seems like an end of an era. Is this the end of Fiero based replicas as well? |
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IMO I think not, because of the numbers and money involved the Fiero will out live any replica base Fiero. Plus, all that is needed is tweaking. A tweaked Fieros will always be a Fiero. Whereas replica kits are always playing "catch-up" thus are soon viewed as "out dated" when the next best kit is on the market and sadly people will always question if your car's a fake.
Tweak your Fiero and there's no need to be faking.
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Dennis LaGrua
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JAN 07, 07:13 PM
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The end of kit cars? Tell that to V8 Archie who makes the Finale kit. ------------------
" THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, 3.4" Pulley, N* TB, LS1 MAF, Flotech Exhaust Autolite 104's Custom CAI 4T65eHD w. custom axles, HP Tuners VCM Suite.
87GT - 3.4L Turbocharged engine, modified TH125H
" ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
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pavo_roddy
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JAN 07, 07:24 PM
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Raydar
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JAN 07, 08:18 PM
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There is also Kit Car Builder magazine.
It doesn't seem to be as good as Kit Car, but it might expand to fill the void if the market is there.
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ferrobi
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JAN 07, 08:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
IMO I think not, because of the numbers and money involved the Fiero will out live any replica base Fiero. Plus, all that is needed is tweaking. A tweaked Fieros will always be a Fiero. Whereas replica kits are always playing "catch-up" thus are soon viewed as "out dated" when the next best kit is on the market and sadly people will always question if your car's a fake.
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I might be biased, but I hope my car won't be viewed as dated. I am not worrying about playing catch-up. And I could care less if someone questions my car's authenticity - I always tell them it's a fiero - I'm not trying to fool anyone. People have said fake and i reply - "No its a real car". I tweaked my fiero just like others do mods and replicas (All the same to me).
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PaulJK
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JAN 09, 01:10 AM
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You might wanna try "Kit Car Builder" magazine - you canget a free copy here
http://www.kitcarclub.com/index.php
Replicas are dwindling in the US but going VERY strong in the UK - they have a very active community over there.
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opm2000
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JAN 09, 06:37 AM
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| quote | Originally posted by madcurl:
Whereas replica kits are always playing "catch-up" thus are soon viewed as "out dated" when the next best kit is on the market and sadly people will always question if your car's a fake.
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Not so, my friend.
To me, tweaking = being creative, building creative
Same thing with Kitcars
replica, rebody, kitcar = bing creative, building creative
It is simply the different "medium" we work with, so to speak
A great football player and a great basketball player....neither is best or lesser....they are both atheletes
I have to tell you I've never gotten into the depths of badging and rabid replica duplication that many do
I just like creating, building, and generally playing around
I've had owners of real Panteras come up to my car and think it was the real thing...no joke
Last month, the owner of a horse farm up the road brought his Ferrari down to my place. Seemed he needed to sell it and since I obviously was into owning a couple of Panteras, he thought I could afford to buy his car. A most interesting conversation and ride ensued after the word Fiero got out.
David Breeze
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hklvette
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JAN 09, 07:49 AM
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You may eventually see the death of kit cars not because of the lack of parts or popularity, but the unwillingness for people to do the work themselves. More and more people would rather sit and watch survivor all day.
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