Man I wish I could make it, I think ive talked to that guy before, he was telling me about this body kit he was making that would just bolt on.....If I remember correctly his name was Dan, nice guy as he helped me locate a thermostat housing for my v6. Is he on the forum?
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MrMike Member
Posts: 153 From: Sarasota, FL, USA Registered: Jan 2002
Hey, where have I've seen something like that before, hehe.
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Old Lar Member
Posts: 13797 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
The "deck lid" cover isn't quite ready for production. The lourves will be cut out for heat venting. The underside will also be finished with a molded fiberglass piece that mimics the underside of the stock Fiero deck lid, sealing the Fiero trunk. The indentations in the lid is for mounting the Fiero wing.
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1986GTV8 Member
Posts: 1259 From: Orlando,FL,USA Registered: Mar 2002
The "deck lid" cover isn't quite ready for production. The lourves will be cut out for heat venting. The underside will also be finished with a molded fiberglass piece that mimics the underside of the stock Fiero deck lid, sealing the Fiero trunk. The indentations in the lid is for mounting the Fiero wing.
Hmm. I would have thought that the two cut-outs where for venting and not for the wing stands. What type of rear glass is being used? Any pics of the hindges?
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Dragon Member
Posts: 1352 From: Space Coast, Florida Registered: Jun 2001
Originally posted by madcurl: Hmm. I would have thought that the two cut-outs where for venting and not for the wing stands. What type of rear glass is being used? Any pics of the hindges?
280Z back window
No hindges yet
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Old Lar Member
Posts: 13797 From: Palm Bay, Florida Registered: Nov 1999
Originally posted by madcurl: Hmm. I would have thought that the two cut-outs where for venting and not for the wing stands. What type of rear glass is being used? Any pics of the hindges?
The venting of the Fiero trunk wouldn't help with cooling as that is where the Fiero wing is mounted.
That rear deck lid would look a whole lot better without those hideous vents. They look like stair steps for a cat to walk up your car
Something like the Ferrari Modena 360 would look a LOT better...
It's nice but, IMO it contains one of the major issue using a flat glass. As with the Modena and others the glass is curved or half moon shaped. In order pull-off the exotic look you'll need to use a different type of glass. In addition to that, you'll need to pull inward the c-pillers and mimick the curviture onto the roof top. This will draw your eye away for the glass and around the sides of the car. Granted, if the glass is tappered like the Modena, that'll help draw your eyes down away from the area too.
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CoolBlue87GT Member
Posts: 8447 From: Punta Gorda, Florida, USA Registered: Apr 2001
Good question. He is in the process of making three kits, all accounted for. He builds custom boats, so the kit car build is not his full time project. It is a one man operation, so there is only so much time available.
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Jul 14th, 2007
1986GTV8 Member
Posts: 1259 From: Orlando,FL,USA Registered: Mar 2002
I love how the word Designer gets thrown around. ha Everyone thinks they are a designer. Besides that the kit looks good, the prorportions are definatley off, but that its a great effort and a ton of skill. I talked to this gentleman at Daytona 2006. He made a mention of the car while we were looking at the orange one.
-Alex
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Aug 28th, 2007
FieroLinks Member
Posts: 397 From: Spring Hill, FL, USA Registered: May 2002
Well.......any updates??? It would be nice to hear some more about these parts/kits. Has anyone been back to see if this project has made any progress????
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Nov 30th, 2007
jb1 Member
Posts: 2146 From: Tullahoma, Tennessee Registered: May 2003
yeah it will clear just not sure from the sound of it , that I would be willing to spend as much.... I havent seen a fiero yet that my card wouldnt buy... but im not gettin stupid with it either...
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The "deck lid" cover isn't quite ready for production. The lourves will be cut out for heat venting. The underside will also be finished with a molded fiberglass piece that mimics the underside of the stock Fiero deck lid, sealing the Fiero trunk. The indentations in the lid is for mounting the Fiero wing.