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OF2 Progress & Updates (Pics) by Oslo
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| Last post by | : Oslo on 09-02-2004 06:11 PM |
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May 17th, 2004
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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OVERVIEW:Well, It's been a long time since I've done anything like this, and since my car is always being modded and changed, I thought it was a good time for an update. A lot has happened over the winter and so far this spring. 1986 2.8L 4spd GT This used to be my GT (Circled in red):  MinngreenGT's backyard... It was in an accident and then it was a parts car, then it got rebuilt, and I bought it from RacingMan24. Last winter, it looked like this:
 At that point, I had changed the wheels, added the front chinspoiler w/foglights, replaced the busted quarter windows with custom tinted windows with no GT logo, added the wing, and a little work on the interior. Here's a picture of the car now as it sits in my driveway:
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'86 2.8L Bottle-Fed In Progress...
'86 2.5L turbo put to sleep fieroperformancemods@yahoo.com
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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WHAT'S BEEN DONE:Since the last update I did, I put Monza exhaust tips on (Replaced megaphone tips), overhauled the interior, added a reverse mustang scoop on the decklid, and started a nitrous install. 
Audiobahn 8" Sub
Audiobahn plate speakers in rear
Audiobahn 6X9s in front dash 
Grey Marble dash bezels surround a black and white interior. Carpet is black, dash is black, shift boot is custom black & white leather. 
Lots of fun stuff going on in the interior... I bought this car with a freshly rebuilt 2.8L with ported intake and exhaust. I put a partial MSD ignition (6a box and coil) and a CAI on it along with a hypertech chip. Cut out the cat and replaced it with a glasspack  .
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02:06 PM
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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IN PROGRESS:For the last few weeks I've been working on a DIY nitrous kit. I started with a bottle by NOS, ordered all custom lines, autometer gauge, and Dynotune solenoids. I have a pressure regulated bottle heater, purge system, and a remote bottle opener. (That's what all the red switches are next to the speedometer cluster...)  I just ordered new Black Chrome exhaust tips by Ractive:
I'm not very happy with my Monza exhaust tips, so I thought I'd try something different...  
6 inches wide! The other project I'm working on right now is a COMPLETE suspension overhaul. I pulled the suspension off of my other Fiero and glass beaded everything, pressed out the old bushings and installed all new poly-urethane bushings, new ball joints, and new control arms:
The car will be lowered about 2" all around. Other than that, that's all I have going now.
Every "in-progress" thing I have listed here will be completed in a week or two. The only big thing left to do is paint.
I had the body all finished but then I decided that I want a cowl hood scoop so, after that gets done, I'm going to be repainting it like the original OsloFiero:
Silver and black. Hopefully by the end of the summer this car will FINALLY be finished... Thanks for reading! [This message has been edited by Oslo (edited 05-17-2004).]
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02:12 PM
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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Seeing the car the way it is, it's kind of tough to keep all the projects going, but I know that I am close to finishing. If you think it looks bad, that's OK, sometimes I do too... I just keep thinking to myself..."When it's done, it's going to be kickass!" So, bear with me if you don't like it yet. I gaurantee you, when I'm done with this thing, you'll LOVE IT! OTHER PLANS:
This is a list of things that I haven't started yet, but will be getting too sometime this summer: New Chin Spoiler (Mine got broke last winter)
Cowl Hood Scoop
Mr. Mikes Black Leather seats
SS brake lines
5spd Tranny Then when I get this one done, I want to buy a GT notchie and have matching GTs (Notchie and Fastback) Hopefully I'll have the two totally done next year. [This message has been edited by Oslo (edited 05-17-2004).]
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02:16 PM
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atwrk
Member Posts: 255
From: Fifty Lakes, MN
Registered: Feb 2004
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Looks like your doing a great job!..........when can you get my car in for a rebuild? hehehe j/k ------------------
Blue 87GT
Black 87 Base (sold)
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02:24 PM
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DotTC
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From: Hamlet, North Carolina
Registered: Nov 2003
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Is that a money back guarantee? ------------------
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02:39 PM
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by DotTC:
Is that a money back guarantee?
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[sarcasm] Thanks for your $.02. I know that I can always count on your encouraging words. [/sarcasm] You don't have anything better to do than start sh!t with me on this forum, do you? Back off. Everytime I post something, you are an ass.
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04:52 PM
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The Aura
Member Posts: 2290
From: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Registered: Nov 2001
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Lookin good bro... i'm kinda in the same situation as you are... waiting to finish up body prep all by hand for a killer paint job, been prepping and blocking since january..... don't worry, like you said when its all done its gonna kick ass!!!! Just hang in there bud! [This message has been edited by The Aura (edited 05-17-2004).]
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06:04 PM
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MinnGreenGT
Member Posts: 11545
From: Lakeville, MN 55044
Registered: Jul 2001
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Oslo - what happened to your chin spoiler? Want to see if it's repairable? Let me know... ------------------
Looking for Fiero posters?
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06:24 PM
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Spyhunter
Member Posts: 1254
From: San Francisco, CA
Registered: Feb 2002
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looks like you're making great progress! It hard to see the light at the end of the restoration tunnel, but i agree with you itll be work it once the parts are on, paints done, and lookin purdy! i still got a ways to go on mine. The plan: 2.8 -> 3.4, auto->manual, new 1/4 windows, mustang decklid scoop, hood vent, maybe side scoops. And paint. ------------------
DON'T FORGET TO VOTE FOR THE FIERO! 
Black '87 GT Auto - Daily Driver & Autocrosser
Eibach springs, Koni shocks, Kosei K1s, Kumho Ecsta V700s, poly bushings, rear swaybar, MSD ignition, shift-kit, custom intake scoop
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06:39 PM
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Fierofreak00
Member Posts: 4221
From: Martville, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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Where'd you get these tips. These are the look I have been searching for. How much did you pay for em? Thanks Jason ------------------
A coward dies a thousand deaths..................A soldier dies but once.
Red 86 SE
Yellow 87 GT
Gold 86 SE (wrecked)
Red 84 2.5 Coupe
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May 18th, 2004
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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Rob- Check your PMs Please. [This message has been edited by Oslo (edited 05-18-2004).]
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04:50 PM
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Razor_Wing
Member Posts: 1753
From: Blowing Rock, NC, USA
Registered: Apr 2003
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Got any pics of those tips installed yet?
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07:05 PM
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doublec4
Member Posts: 8289
From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada
Registered: Jun 2003
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I love the exhaust tips, I might look into getting some in the summer. I have the whole red/black/gunmetal thing going on with my car and they'd look perfect. I can see your car turning out pretty nice in the end... once its all one colour  ------------------
1986 Fiero SE
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07:22 PM
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BV MotorSports
Member Posts: 4821
From: Oak Hill, WV
Registered: May 2001
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Dude, do you have gauge pods on the pass side of the car or am I just crazy? j/k *looks at passenger* hey dude, can you tell me what my Air/Fuel reading is? You have some ummm interesting interior mods to say the least. Good luck with that. Steven ------------------
'02 Subaru WRX, 5MT, Loaded, "free mods", Green induction, Vishnu silicone hoses & ECM, Gutted up-pipe, Halman ES MBC @ 15.5psi, JDM STi guage cluster, EGT/02 fix.
'88 Fiero Formula 5-speed, Loaded, Sunroof, YELLOW! EBC Green stuff pads, Poly everything, Bridgestone Potenza RE930's, K&N, Sprint headers, Cat elim, T/B coolant elim, Dickman UGSK w/ comp short throw shifter, KYB's and the list continues.....
'87 Fiero GT 4.9/4T60e w/3.33 final drive, ZEX nitrous 65hp shot, 88 cradle w/ 325# coil overs, Poly everything, Upgraded sway bars, KYB's, 16X7 M11's, 11.25 "Zettner" front brakes, Complete MSD ignition w/ 6AL box, Custom 2.5" Flowmaster exhaust, Grand Sport Corvette paint, Carbon fiber interior trim, '98 T/A CD w/ ETR, Reverse Indiglo guages, Pillar mounted AutoMeter O2, Hella H4 conversion.
Follow its built up here:
https://www.fiero.nl/forum/Forum1/HTML/027460.html
Sadly... SOLD. [This message has been edited by BV MotorSports (edited 05-18-2004).]
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08:25 PM
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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Razor Wing- Looks like the tips will probably be going on on Monday. I'm too busy to get them on before then. doublec4- "once its all one colour" HAHAHA Yeah, I wish. Someday... BV Motorsports- Yes, I do have 2 pillar gauge pods in my interior. Ya see, I initially wouldn't have done that, but I had my set left over from my turbo install and I had already put a new set of gauges in my car because I had plans to sell the original with the turbo kit. Well, I didn't sell it and so I decided, what the hell. I put it on. Now, I have 1 nitrous gauge, 1 boost gauge, and 2 A/F ratio gauges. The nitrous gauge is hooked up. The Boost gauge is hooked up (But of course only reads vacuum... ) and the 2 A/F gauges are hooked up. Some day I'm going to swap out the passenger side A/F gauge for something else.
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May 23rd, 2004
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Fierofreak00
Member Posts: 4221
From: Martville, NY USA
Registered: Jun 2001
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SandstormGT
Member Posts: 320
From: Mobile, Alabama
Registered: Jan 2004
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Is there a write-up on the subwoofer install? I just purchased the Audibahn ALUM8P to put right in the center consol and I was wondering what your way of going about it was? Thanks alot! ~Adam
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10:03 PM
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May 24th, 2004
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NotAFieroAnyLonger
Member Posts: 4413
From: 75762/Texas/USA
Registered: Dec 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Oslo:
[sarcasm] Thanks for your $.02. I know that I can always count on your encouraging words. [/sarcasm]
You don't have anything better to do than start sh!t with me on this forum, do you? Back off. Everytime I post something, you are an ass. |
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He just asked a question...  Anyway's... Look's like it coming along... Going to be original! 
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aka."SmoothGT"
Custom Built -- W I D E B O D Y** ~ GT!! One of One!!
** = 2nd WideBody Version coming soon... :)
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12:01 PM
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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| | | quote | Originally posted by NotAFieroAnyLonger:
He just asked a question...
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You're right steve, but everytime I post around here he's right on my ass trying to mess with me and it's not very cool.
You've had this problem several times I believe...  ------------------
'86 2.8L Bottle-Fed In Progress...
'86 2.5L turbo put to sleep
Fiero Performance Mods
Chris_Oslo_Nelson@hotmail.com
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Master Tuner Akimoto
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Very interesting keep us posted and some more pics.
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01:49 PM
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DotTC
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From: Hamlet, North Carolina
Registered: Nov 2003
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Oslo: You're right steve, but everytime I post around here he's right on my ass trying to mess with me and it's not very cool.
You've had this problem several times I believe... |
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Since when have I talked junk about my good buddy smoooth? ------------------
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08:33 PM
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Oneredfiero
Member Posts: 999
From: Lethbridge Alberta Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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HEY OSLO. When can we see some more pics? I liked what you were doing with O1 now show us whats up with O2. ------------------
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08:45 PM
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NotAFieroAnyLonger
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Oslo: You've had this problem several times I believe... |
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Well... Yeah somewhat... I gave him a few children link's and that has kept him busy for awhile lately...
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08:50 PM
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NotAFieroAnyLonger
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by DotTC:
Since when have I talked junk about my good buddy smoooth?
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Been awhile... and better stay that way too..  Don't make me come in the chat room...
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Jun 7th, 2004
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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Got the tips on finally and pictures taken: 
 They look and sound great, but now I'm going to need to pull off the exhaust to sand and paint it so it looks as nice as the tips!!
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Jun 8th, 2004
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Oslo
Member Posts: 5423
From: Bemidji, MN
Registered: Sep 2002
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a bump for those of you that wanted to see the tips. I should be getting my NOS install done in the next few days also. I'll update again after that.
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02:17 PM
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Zoom88
Member Posts: 3838
From: Louisiana
Registered: Oct 2001
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Very nice work man. But you know once you think you are finished you'll find something else to do to it !!!! What steering wheel is that ? Any thoughts on what color you are going to paint it ?
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Zoom88
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Very nice work man. But you know once you think you are finished you'll find something else to do to it !!!! What steering wheel is that ? Any thoughts on what color you are going to paint it ? ------------------
diginostics.com/Fiero/fiero.html
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
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Thanks. Yeah, I don't know what I'm gonna spend all my time and money on either when it's all done... maybe I'll actually have some money saved up... That'd be nice!~ It's going to be silver and black like my old Fiero in my sig. ------------------
'86 2.8L Bottle-Fed In Progress...
'86 2.5L turbo put to sleep
Fiero Performance Mods
Chris_Oslo_Nelson@hotmail.com
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Oslo
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just took some pics with my friends car. i am sick of only posting gross pictures of my POS car... hehehe 
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Jun 11th, 2004
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
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Well, I got a bunch done the last day or 2... COMPLETE REBUILD of the suspension. So far I have the rear done. All NEW ball joints, tie rods and poly bushings. Lowering springs, and new shocks. My goal is to have the front done in the next 2 days. Updates then. 
oh, and B U M P!
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Jun 13th, 2004
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
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Almost got the front done today. Ran out of cotter pins and time. 
 And my lovely assistant: NEIL!
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Lothurin
Member Posts: 306
From: North Dakota
Registered: May 2004
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man i envy you...u got a car coming along very nicely and a place to work on it! While my fiero sits in my parents yard with a busted column, no battery and bad rubbers. I"m sure i need a few other parts for it to but no cash. And my GTZ is here in Grand Forks getting more miles put on it while i have no tools here to do anything  ------------------
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Jun 14th, 2004
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Oslo
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What's a GTZ? --------- Tomorrow, I'll be re-attaching the rear anti-sway bar, bleeding the brakes ( I had to fix a brake line...) take some finished and lowered pictures and off to the alignment shop for a 4 wheel alignment, and wheel balancing! [This message has been edited by Oslo (edited 06-14-2004).]
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Lothurin
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Oslo: What's a GTZ?
--------- Tomorrow, I'll be re-attaching the rear anti-sway bar, bleeding the brakes ( I had to fix a brake line...) take some finished and lowered pictures and off to the alignment shop for a 4 wheel alignment, and wheel balancing! |
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Its a Chevy Beretta GTZ. Quad4 HO w/5 speed no option of a automatic 
 not my GTZ but its a friends...mines missing paint and has a primered trunk
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
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Well, I got the suspension finished up today. And I'm just waiting on an alignment before I can drive her again. I got my nitrous jets in the mail, and I'm just waiting for one more piece to finish up my nitrous install! I still don't know exactly how much I lowered it ( ) but I'll just line it up to a stock Fiero and find out some day. The front is lower than the rear. I cut 1.5 coils off of the front and used Suspension Techniques lowering springs for the back. Now all I need is some fatter tires for the back...
I love it!
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08:15 PM
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Oslo
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From: Bemidji, MN
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oooooh, and now I see that I also have a burnt out tail light!!! better go fix that!
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PURPLE REIGN
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From: Minnesnowta ------------------ Land of White Gold
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| | | quote | | Originally posted by Oslo: oooooh, and now I see that I also have a burnt out tail light!!! better go fix that! |
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And one in the left front Hurry up with that thing so I can take it on
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