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sardonyx247
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JUL 21, 11:14 PM
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I like the back deck lid the best very good idea to help fan out the flames when it ignightes.....j/k. But honestly VERY nice back deck lid.
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Fie Ro
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JUL 22, 07:53 AM
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Thanks for the great replies! It gives me the courage to go on and finish it.  minngreen: I already saw you have the sideskirts too. The rearbumper was...eh almost "sculpted" I started with a frame of wood and lots of foam(board) and than the sculpting began. After that I glassed everything in and the sanding filling sanding filling sanding and sanding began. I have made some changes, last addition were 2 leftover pieces of the sideskirts which I had in my hand when looking at the rear bumper.....well they are in the midsection now KRMfiero: The M3 skirts are a universal set. You cut a piece off to make them fit. There were 2 end caps with scoops with them but I didn't use them (didn't look right). Then I took my original skirts off and molded the M3's to them. They make the bodyshape more fluid and modern... When I am finished I will write down the whole process of idea/planning/building the several parts so people can see whats involved and maybe use this info for their own projects. Because it is fun to make your own parts! Still not everything is on the car but I will update this thread when there's progress (and pictures 
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 http://members.lycos.nl/fierofiero/html/fiero.html
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT soon to be GTR /Honda Altezza taillights/cupdiffusor/M3 sideskirts/roofscoop/custom front/front hoodscoop+detailing
1969 Chevy Suburban
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MinnGreenGT
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JUL 22, 10:31 AM
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I'm extremely impressed... especially with the rear bumper- every time I look at that pic, it makes me want to go out and get started on a new project! As for the side skirts... there was/is more discussion here: http://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/031215.html (I just got mine installed on the car Tuesday night before I left for Michigan... only a touch of blending left to do).
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Fie Ro
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JUL 22, 12:00 PM
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I have missed the thread about the M3 skirts. Thanks. I see yours have an upper ridge. Mine was flat and I cut off about an inch from the top part ( It still is more than an inch lower at the wheels!) But the rearbumper is lower also and I will try to keep the front bumper in line with the rest of the body. I still haven't had any problem with those speedbumps which we have a lot overhere so thats a +. What I did: I took off the originals, sanded them. Put one layer of resin and polyester cloth on the originals and immediately put on the M3's with clamps. I thought a layer of the polyester cloth would be helping for maximum contact surface (the M3's were a bit rough on the inside)
later I filled the seam on the top ridge and front/rear side. It is smooth and seems to hold well. The only problem is the M3's are more pointing outwards because the original is pointing outwards a bit. I didn't expect that! But after painting everything should look more uniform. About painting:
I was going for a flashy color (like the orange of 1fst2M6) but with all those vents I am looking for a darker modern metallic (gun metal grey/ olive metallic) and a black roof section. Is it true that a darker color "disguises" a bit of the smaller details? It would be nice you would discover those details only when you get closer to the car...... I dont want this car to be "over the top" but more classy....... So no stickertuning on mine! It is only getting a "GTR" sticker. Oh BTW respect to Smooooooth Steve, he really is the King of Glassfiber and Filler ------------------
http://members.lycos.nl/fierofiero/html/fiero.html
1987 Pontiac Fiero GT soon to be GTR /Honda Altezza taillights/cupdiffusor/M3 sideskirts/roofscoop/custom front/front hoodscoop+detailing
1969 Chevy Suburban
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hoola47
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JUL 22, 02:38 PM
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Simply awesome, love the side skirts, someday....I will have a pair too.
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1986 Pontiac Fiero GT
Auto, soon to be 5 spd Getrag from 88 z24, 0-60 low 8's. Best 1/4 = 16.1 at 85mph, mods, wires, CRX intake, and power pulley. Planning Turbo 3800 swap.
Bought for 2500$ Canadian.
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blakeinspace
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JUL 22, 06:14 PM
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Do you mind showing some more pics of your hood? Different angles/further away... I like what you've done to the rear facia. I can only imagine the time spent sanding!
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exoticse
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JUL 22, 09:44 PM
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Some of you guys are just flat out incredible ! That is some awesome work my friend.
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Gordo
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JUL 22, 09:51 PM
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Very impressive workmanship! ------------------
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David Bartlett
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JUL 22, 11:12 PM
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Are the side skirts fiberglass or ABS? And approx. how much did you pay if you dont mind me asking. [This message has been edited by David Bartlett (edited 07-23-2003).]
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MinnGreenGT
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JUL 23, 03:16 PM
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I happened to notice the outward angle you mentioned prior to gluing mine up... so I actually removed all but the upper area (approx 1-2" depending on location) of the stock rocker before attaching them. These are the only "finished" pics I currently have (need to take some with better light).
  And they do sit quite notably lower... but amazingly I've never had them rub anywhere either (and my car has been lowered), even when running it hard at Waterford raceway last week! BTW: I'd love to see your car finished in either of the modern dark metallics you mentioned... very exotic looking 
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