guys i need a picture of a fastback (maybe converted?) that has a coupe/formula nose. i'm trying to prove to my friend that it will not look right. i know somebody has one!!
------------------ In search of a 86-88 fastback in Northern IL
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Posts: 49601 From: A Western Caribbean Island/ Columbus, Ohio Registered: Apr 99
Cool, I agree, the coupe nose looks very good on the fastback. I have seen one that started as a coupe so it only had the fastback roof, no side trim or GT bumper, that also had a very classy look. As you said, Lotus with a touch of 308GTB.
I remember those M1s, they looked better in person. I saw Mario Andrettis personal one a couple years ago at Pittsburgh GP. Too bad they were seriously underpowered.
yep. i'm seeing a lot of european magazines while i'm here in the middle east and noticed the m1 and a few other cars that reminded me of fastback fieros, especially with non-aero facias. i may try it if i get a second fastback.
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Smoooooth GT Member
Posts: 8823 From: Lake Palestine, Texas Registered: Jun 2001
I LOVE that look... OMG, Do I need to go look for a Formula/Coupe nose for Smooth now... Great.. another freaking decision to make in the next 2 week's before it go for paint...
I'll let you guy's and gal's know what I decide After the paint is on... ------------------ SmoothFieroGT@Yahoo.com
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Kameo is right...with the scoops and the car being lowered, gives it a nice look. I think the 87-88 nose looks better than the bumper pad version too. Just looks more sleek (no flames, just my opinion )
I've been a fan of the Coupe/Formula nose on a GT for quite a while .
If anyone has a copy of the Michigan Fiero Clubs newsletter " Michigan Fiero News " , January '99 Volume 6 No. 1 . On the front cover is a picture of the " Silver Bullet " .It's a '87 GT owned by the club's historian Ron Treichel . It's been modified with a '87-88 coupe front end , side scoops ,decklid air scoop , lowered ,and with black Recaro raceing seats .
The car is absolutely stunning ! Wish I had the means of posting some pictures of it .
Galen Smith Red '85 Sport Coupe Founder of Suncoast Fiero Club Florida Fiero Council
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Gokart Mozart Member
Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
Kameo is right...with the scoops and the car being lowered, gives it a nice look. I think the 87-88 nose looks better than the bumper pad version too. Just looks more sleek (no flames, just my opinion )
Thanks Sqoach, I wasn't sure, from that view, if it was the coupe rear bumper or the fastback. I have an 85 so it is not as modern as the 87-88 but it should still look really cool with the stock bumpers but the fastback roof. The problem is finding a fastback rear clip here.
This is the perfect style for those who are worried about the "ricer" look (no flames here please, I think a preoccupation with what others say is just a sign of insecurity, if you want the compact tuner look than go for it). I have no problem with the widemouth look, and it is more aerodynamically efficient, but the 87-88 coupe nose appeals to my sense of style.
SCCA FIERO, love your car, what size wheels and tires are you running.
Ira
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Originally posted by Monza76: I have an 85 so it is not as modern as the 87-88 but it should still look really cool with the stock bumpers but the fastback roof.
The problem is finding a fastback rear clip here.
The '85 back end (non-GT ribbed one) will not work with the fastback clip! The offset is wrong at the back edge. I'm almost dead sure of this as someone just recently tried it here (Duck, chime in!) on a there car and it failed.
If you're in need of a fastback clip - I am on the 'other' coast, but at least north of the 49th - I have one spare one here (just the clip, no dupes on the other stuff). Small crack near the top, but VERY repairable. Open to reasonable offers.
The '85 back end (non-GT ribbed one) will not work with the fastback clip! The offset is wrong at the back edge. I'm almost dead sure of this as someone just recently tried it here (Duck, chime in!) on a there car and it failed.
If you're in need of a fastback clip - I am on the 'other' coast, but at least north of the 49th - I have one spare one here (just the clip, no dupes on the other stuff). Small crack near the top, but VERY repairable. Open to reasonable offers.
It works fine actually. I just did it! Course I have since switched to the aero bumper.
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Kris Duck Member
Posts: 193 From: Coquitlam, BC, Canada Registered: Dec 2002
My experience is with the ribbed rear GT/SE Aero bumper. I tried installing it on a fastback car (which actually had the coupe/formula bumpers on it). There's a bunch of things that have to be swapped to make it fit. Also, the ribbed molding in front of the side markers needs to be modified/cut off. If someone had found a way to do this without cutting or modifying the fascia, let me know. Also, I'd assume the 84-86 4cyl bumpers would have the same issues as the ribbed aero fascia.
Of course anything's possible with the right amount of work/money.
Regards,
------------------ Kris Duck Little, Yellow, Different
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Gokart Mozart Member
Posts: 12143 From: Metro Detroit Registered: Mar 2003
Hey Leper , I folowed that auction on E-bay closely . If I had the money I would have bid on it . That is one beautiful Fiero . I really like how he used the front and rear fascias fron an '84-86 coupe , made it look like a Lotus . For some reason I like how it doesen't have a rear spoiler , gives it a longer look in the back . Makes the lines of the car flow .
Galen Smith Red '85 Sporrt Coupe Founder of Suncoast Fiero Club Florida Fiero Council
I like it best. Looks like Lotus Esprit, I gave the aeronose away.....
Yes I agree, Lotusish!! I have always liked the 87/88 coupe/formula nose and it fits the FB very well.
------------------ 86 "PoSE" Needs every thing but 4 NEW Tires!!! They ride better when new, not like after they sit for 3 years! http://home.cfl.rr.com/fierose
I might do that with my GT if I get it.
