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Monkeyman
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JUN 28, 09:23 PM
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1984 Pontiac Fiero Prova Designs Countach
Non-Fiero: chassis, drivetrain, interior, body. I've seen other kit cars that are of similar construction that also claim to be "Fiero based".
At what point does it stop being "Fiero based"? 
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(Wasn't sure where to post this. Feel free to move this if you need to, Cliff.)
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IMSA GT
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JUN 28, 10:10 PM
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When a tube chassis is created. That's when it stops. At that point, you're installing Fiero parts on a custom chassis. So yes, this is Countach is not based on the Fiero even though the original car WAS a Fiero.
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Patrick
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JUN 28, 10:26 PM
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Apparently, this is all it takes to make this vehicle "Fiero based". 
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fieroguru
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JUN 29, 08:21 AM
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I think there are 3 fundamental areas: Chassis, Suspension (includes brakes), and Interior
If any are largely retained, then the Fiero based comment would be factual. These areas are still largely Fiero and are the main factors that make a car ride and feel like a Fiero.
Even the Factory 5 cars with custom chassis have defined donors for suspension, brakes, and other mechanicals, so they would be based on XXX vehicle.
When you go to the parts store for a part and 50% of the wear parts your car needs come from a single make/model, then it would be difficult to say that make/model isn't what your car is base on.
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hyperv6
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JUN 30, 10:39 AM
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When there is no Fiero.
The point of keeping it based on a production car helps getting licensed for the road in many states.
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theogre
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JUN 30, 05:56 PM
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If winner tries to Export from U.S.... Customs can, often will, stop & confiscate as Counterfeit no mater how the documents are written. CBP have done this many times.
There may not be a winner as Ferrari often sues & now send DMCA for copyright & trademark violations etc. Just the Countach name & style & company logos has © &/or TM protection. That's why company sell the "Ferrari" kits got sued & shut down years ago. Ferrari is almost a bad @ suing everyone following Nintendo, Disney or Scientology.
| quote | Originally posted by hyperv6:
The point of keeping it based on a production car helps getting licensed for the road in many states. |
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Is true in many places not just U.S. States.
Even then may "trip" special inspection rules for big mod's in some places. Sim too special inspection for vehicle "Totaled" then fix but have Savage Title even in some states w/o normal inspections.------------------
Dr. Ian Malcolm: Yeah, but your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn't stop to think if they should.
(Jurassic Park)
The Ogre's Fiero Cave
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