hmmmmm....I think he's going for the Mean-Race car look? Plus it's "black." With black, you just can't have the "happy-easy going" look. The wing does match the rims and aluminum front air-dam which, in-turn matches the engine. IMO just bring the wing back 1-2" before painting it. It makes the car look "elongated." A metal front air deflector might do the trick for the front, but that's a different look w/the 355 nose, right?
Yes the wing will ge offset to the back a few inches and there's a few other "tweaks" that I have in mind.
Rob D.
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
The targa chop-top is just badass, but boy i cant stand that front fascia, just loooks way too long and added on to me when the rest of the car looks natural
First negative on the front fascia...I like the fact that it makes it look longer. It looks funky because its not prepped or painted properly - yet. Give it a chance, it will look MUCH better when it's all done. Especially when its painted!
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! Choptop Targa #1 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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fieromadman Member
Posts: 2217 From: Oconomowoc WI, USA Registered: Jan 2003
I really like the targa top, I've always wondered how it would look on the Fiero, and I love it! You need to get that thing painted and all of the trim done! I think moving the wing back is a good call, and the front fascia im not too sure about yet. You better get some more pictures up quick!!
Great job on making a one of a kind Fiero!
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Master Tuner Akimoto Member
Posts: 2267 From: South Florida,USA Registered: Jul 2003
I have a 355 front on mine and it did take some getting used to unfinished but when finished it will not be the typical Fiero but a one of a kind exotic look.
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exoticse Member
Posts: 8654 From: Orlando, Fl Registered: Jun 2003
Let's get one thing straight this car is bada** regardless of the facia and secondly the only person that really needs to like it is chester himself.
With that being said however I don't think it hurts for people to give their opinion, in fact as long as it is constructive i don't think chester minds. Chester ?
I think the front fascia is just " ok", it would not be my first choice either. I think it looked better with an aero nose, but even then i think it needed a little tweeking to give it a different look.
I think i am one of the few who actually like the wing, i just wish it were like maybe 1/4 less long (north and south).
Originally posted by exoticse: Let's get one thing straight this car is bada** regardless of the facia and secondly the only person that really needs to like it is chester himself.
You got it...
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With that being said however I don't think it hurts for people to give their opinion, in fact as long as it is constructive i don't think chester minds. Chester ?
Agreed, I don't mind constructive criticism. A "I don't like" this or that really isn't constructive. Keep this in mind - I built the car to suite my taste and the only person that needs to be happy with it is - that's right, Me. Curly on the other hand has given me some great ideas - too bad I want to finally get my car to a finished state and DRIVE it for a while before I do another 6 months worth of mods. I have to leave some room for improvement!
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Originally posted by exoticse: I think the front fascia is just " ok", it would not be my first choice either.
OK is better then "I hate it!"
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Targa looks fabulous, great choice Chester.
Thanks!!
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! Choptop Targa #1 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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boristheblade Member
Posts: 501 From: Rochester, MN Registered: Nov 2003
I' hope I had some kind of impact with that Targa thread, because that targa turned out absolutely fabulous. So, would ya like to give us a hint or a spy pic of your next mod?
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madcurl Member
Posts: 21401 From: In a Van down by the Kern River Registered: Jul 2003
Heck, as long as Chester keep on posting on this thread I'm happy!
Yah need at least ONE choptop, V8 swap, 3800 swap, or body molds being done on PFF to keep the "ideas" flowing. Otherwise, I might as well turn on the Discover Channel.
Btw Chester, keep that darn car away from truck-trailers and cell phone drivers. We "all" need to see it finished. The word "finished" is a incorrect word when applied to the Fiero. Thats why my check wallet light is always on, hehehehe.
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Apr 21st, 2004
chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
I' hope I had some kind of impact with that Targa thread, because that targa turned out absolutely fabulous. So, would ya like to give us a hint or a spy pic of your next mod?
If your refering to the one that B&B originally posted in - the answer is yes. When I saw it, I knew that was the mod for me...Thanks!! A+ for ya....
Actually it was Black-Azz-GT that posted the thread where I saw the conversion at B&B. A+ to him too!!!
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Apr 28th, 2004
chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Got the last few pieces to finish off the interior. Now that Elvira is back from the hospital I hope to get some progress done on the Rat. I should have a couple of updated pics to post by the end of the weekend. I haven't as much as even uncovered the car but once since I brought it home, that was when Phillipine came by...
Too bad Mr Mikes isn't doing the leather armrests anymore. I got the last ones. I think they look great!
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! Choptop Targa #1 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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Posts: 6136 From: louisville,ky. usa Registered: Feb 2000
yep, got a look at it and a chance to whip out the tape measurer and check a thing or two. thanks for the look, and get well wishes for elvira. thanks for a good rear facia to work with too.
Agreed, I don't mind constructive criticism. A "I don't like" this or that really isn't constructive. Keep this in mind - I built the car to suite my taste and the only person that needs to be happy with it is - that's right, Me.
Rob D.
Yeah, well it's too bad that not everyone on this forum follows that kind of thought pattern Rob, as we have sadly seen in quite a few threads on here. I agree that in the end though all that matters is what we the owner of our car feels about what we are doing to it The Rat is continually looking unique no matter how many different threads there are on it now I can still remember that first show you and Elvira drove your GT that we all went together in Rhode Island to back in 2000. Just look at how it has changed and grown in 4 years since that day. Your dedication as well as your deep wallet really shows thru in what you have been doing these past few years on that GT Hopefully sometime down the road you will make it back up here to a show in the New England area again with her so those of us who have been around it since almost day one of much of it's transformnation will be able to see it in person and check out all the latest things you have done since you and Elvira left to more southern pastures
Got the last few pieces to finish off the interior. Now that Elvira is back from the hospital I hope to get some progress done on the Rat. I should have a couple of updated pics to post by the end of the weekend. I haven't as much as even uncovered the car but once since I brought it home, that was when Phillipine came by...
Too bad Mr Mikes isn't doing the leather armrests anymore. I got the last ones. I think they look great!
Rob D.
Looks nice Chester. Tht one of the nice things about driving the chop, the smell of new leather. Enjoy.
Btw. I'm glad your wife is back from the hospital and I hope se is doing well?
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Originally posted by madcurl: Looks nice Chester. Tht one of the nice things about driving the chop, the smell of new leather. Enjoy. Btw. I'm glad your wife is back from the hospital and I hope se is doing well?
Thanks Curley, things are getting better. Hope to have some time to get Elviras car on the road and put in some wrench time on the Rat this weekend.
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May 28th, 2004
riley Member
Posts: 965 From: Saskatoon, SK, Canada Registered: Feb 2004
hey chester, do you have any pics of the "A" pillar and "B" pillar trim, and pics of the interior with the top on?
Not at the moment. The top that I brought back with me was a temp to get it home as it was sectioned about 4 different times to accommodate the chop differences and had a lot of body filler/excess fiberglass resin, which made the piece heavy. I have since sent the top to B&B so he can pull a mold from it and make me an all fiberglass top. I'm also getting a soft top to carry with me. As soon as I get the parts back I will continue on with the project. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! Choptop Targa #1 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Not at the moment. The top that I brought back with me was a temp to get it home as it was sectioned about 4 different times to accommodate the chop differences and had a lot of body filler/excess fiberglass resin, which made the piece heavy. I have since sent the top to B&B so he can pull a mold from it and make me an all fiberglass top. I'm also getting a soft top to carry with me. As soon as I get the parts back I will continue on with the project. I'll keep everyone posted on the progress.
Rob D.
When do you think your Rat will be finished? Painted? {Finished: a term used in the Fiero world but really has no meaning}
What's next Fiero show the Rat will be in? Wheatfest?
When do you think your Rat will be finished? Painted? {Finished: a term used in the Fiero world but really has no meaning}
What's next Fiero show the Rat will be in? Wheatfest?
Have no idea. I never seem to make a deadline so I'm not making them anymore. A year, two, who knows... On a serious note - 3-4 months...I hope. Got a lot on my plate including my daugther getting married this year so the car has taken second place to other commitments but trust me, no one wants it done more then me!
Rob D.
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Got the last few pieces to finish off the interior. Now that Elvira is back from the hospital I hope to get some progress done on the Rat. I should have a couple of updated pics to post by the end of the weekend. I haven't as much as even uncovered the car but once since I brought it home, that was when Phillipine came by...
Too bad Mr Mikes isn't doing the leather armrests anymore. I got the last ones. I think they look great!
Rob D.
Not true - last ones went to Germany, see the evidence:
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chester Member
Posts: 4063 From: State of insanity...moved in and comfortably numb... Registered: Jun 2001
Okay, that was a good head-fake. i was hopping for updats! I went to the West fest and it was a blast! But I still haven't forgottin the DIRTY RAT! Your daughter should be married-off by now and your wallet chek-light on full, hehehe. Anything? Pipe dreams?
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Aug 23rd, 2004
gumert Member
Posts: 400 From: Hunderton, NJ Registered: Mar 2004
I love the targa... i did mine myself altho its not done yet... but here take a look i would like to know where u got your frame connector x frame thing... id like to do that as well as my roll cage... i love the look u got with the top mine doesnt look as nice yet... i managed to crack my windshield as well but oh well
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ShueGlue737 Member
Posts: 521 From: Fowlerville, MI Registered: Apr 2004
Cool. Your own fab work? what are you using for a top? More info!
Rob D.
------------------ The Dirty Rat Chopped, dropped and just plain NASTY! Choptop Targa #1 383 Stroker MPFI with N2O 1" Drop 3" Chop 11" Brakes 19" Motegi Roja's wrapped in BFGoodrich Gforce T/A KDW-2 rubber RCC Coilover Suspension Updated Jan 21 '04 www.dirtyratracing.org
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According to Mike, he wasn't making them any more and I had the last set. Maybe he changed his mind? 
but oh well 
