Just wanted to show you guys some pictures.

Latest modifications are:
88 front and rear suspension (poly bushings, koni shocks)
C5 Z06 brakes
C6 wheels
Spec Stage 3 clutch
Tons of new misc. parts









EDIT: I'll have some more detailed pics in the next few days, this is what I got so far...

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Christian Thomas
87 Pontiac Fiero GT Burgandy/Silver 5.7L ZZ4 5spd
301rwhp/345rwtq

Next Mod: 88 suspension, C6 polished wheels, C5 Z06 brakes, Konis, poly'd ...AKA NEW CAR!
06 Cobalt SS/SC w/ LSD

[This message has been edited by CTFieroGT87 (edited 09-10-2007).]

Looks good

Details, details... let's hear some details! Very impressive set-up... I've often wondered what this would look like! Very cool...

Brett

Your missing a lug nut.



Is there a thread on here for the brake mod? Does the brake mod change your wheel stud to the larger pattern? I was looking at using some vette rims as well and would love to use oem rims. Car looks good mang!

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ARCHIES JUNK IS FASTER THAN SHAUNNA'S JUNK

them rims look bad a$$

I'll have a full write up soon. Hubs are modified to 5x4.75" bolt pattern as well as enlarged to have the same pilot diameter as the Corvette. I also have drawings for the Corvette caliper brackets, but I really want to test my system before I offered anything for sale. And yes I know I'm missing some lugs, didn't want to put the locking lugs on yet!

That rear end looks fat what size tyres are you running on rear?

He's running 285

Looks sweet Christian! Looking forward to seeing more details. Was this the black Fiero you had with the 350? I don't see that car under your sig anymore.
Marc

looks awsome, kind of has alot of ground clearance i wonder if you could squeeze an inch drop out of it

how does it drive and turn?
my car with the 18's turns a little harder than i would like, but ive learned to deal with it

looks amazing
good work on making them bolt up

Looks bad ass, smart mods you did too!

(doesnt every car have dull/satin finish aluminum spoke wheels though? do they even *make* wheels that arent spoked anymore?)

Thanks for the compliments guys! Rich, I am looking into front coilovers as I'd like stiffer springs and adjustable ride height. That right there is stock 88 front springs and Rodney's 1" lowering ball joint.

Marc, black car?? This is the one I drove over to your place all those years ago!!

Those brakes look awesome, but I think the 19's, the profile on the tire and the width in the rear don't suit the Fiero body lines. Good job on the mating of corvette and Fiero though!

Me likey

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quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87: Marc, black car?? This is the one I drove over to your place all those years ago!!

ooops! I guess senior moments can start in your early 40's
Keep up the excellent work.

Very nice looking!

Now we just need to find you some new centercaps with the pegasus in there!

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"Semper Fiero"

Just make your own! I had those cut from vinyl, glued them on and then put a few caps of clearcoat over them...

quote Originally posted by Jarhead 2m4: Now we just need to find you some new centercaps with the pegasus in there!

I want to see a write up on the brakes, as soon as you can do it......

Wow....255 tires up front. How is that working out?

Just gotta bleed the brakes today and set up an alignment sometime this week, then I'll be able to have some feedback on the setup.

well how were they???????

bumpy ttt

[This message has been edited by advancedwiringsystem (edited 09-18-2007).]

Just got back from the first drive. Brakes stopped the car great, but I didn't get over 50. They were straight and true, felt as good or better than my Cobalt. Need an alignment soon, but everything went great!

Lookin' good

Here are some more pics. I'm trying to find the time to sit down and write out a build description, but I'm going to be ridiculously busy until the 2nd week of Oct, so look for it then.


Rear brake caliper bracket


Spacing over rotor, these are pretty tight tolerances.


Remade rear hub with pilot 1.5" long.

How or what did you use to extend the pilot out like that?

A concentric ring for the rotor and the wheel was machined, pressed on and welded. This was the original with the shorter length, but the overall idea is the same.

bumped to save to fav. any more detail?

I'd like to know as well on the brake setup!

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What? No inside pic's? Show the driving position Is there a reason the front lid is mis-aligned? (not shut completely?) Great car!!

Cordially,
Kevin

[This message has been edited by kevin (edited 11-10-2008).]

Man! That looks very good! Those rims are fantastic! Brakes look awesome!

I'm jealous.......

Look awsome ..Nice job you did

Christian, do you have a true dual-exhaust system on your Fiero? If so, do you have any images from below showing how you ran the tubes and placed the mufflers?

quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87:

Patrick, yes that is true dual 2.5 inch. I am going down there this Saturday to try to finish up my fuel injection setup, so I can take some pics. The only reason the hood wasn't closed was because I constantly had a battery tender on it while working. Recently, I redid all my calculations and it looks like C5 stock wheels will be a much better fit. The right rear wheel is pretty close to the end of the electric water pump at half travel and I really didn't feel like relocating it. Also, I think the 18/19 combo is a little too tall for my car (I know it works out well for others with body mods). So the C5 17/18 combo will be going on at some point, as that'll give me over an inch of extra backspacing. Anybody have any C5 polished 5 spokes for sale?

I have my drawings of my brake brackets around here somewhere, I have some notes on a thickness I changed written on there. Once I find those I'll put them up. I hesitate to post them for liability issues, but they work great on my car. Also, I feel that these brackets are as close as you're going to get without comparing the actual drawings and making something up. I had the Corvette drawings, but not the Fiero ones.

i love that brake set up and rim combo...now just get some produced for the rest of us...lol...first in line to buy...tim

quote Originally posted by CTFieroGT87: Patrick, yes that is true dual 2.5 inch. I am going down there this Saturday to try to finish up my fuel injection setup, so I can take some pics.

Christian, that would be great. I'm hoping if the images are clear enough that they could be shown to an exhaust shop to duplicate for a V8 and sort of duplicate for a V6. Thanks.

I didn't get down to my garage because my machine shop isn't being too dependable. But I did find some old pics of the last exhaust setup I had on there, which was a lot nicer than the one I have now. I wasn't able to use this when I went to the 88 cradle, the mufflers wouldn't fit.

wow. i like that. good work man! im very interested in those C5 brakes and how you got it all.

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First LX9 Fiero GT, 1987

If you can't fix it with a hammer, you've got an electrical problem

Fiero's are people too. We pay just as much attention to them, if not more than our loved ones