You're building an absolutely stunning car! I respect your skills, artistry AND ambition! Obviously a labor of love. When you get it all together, take some shots and send to the Fiero Store for their annual calendar. I'd like to have that one on my wall.
You're building an absolutely stunning car! I respect your skills, artistry AND ambition! Obviously a labor of love. When you get it all together, take some shots and send to the Fiero Store for their annual calendar. I'd like to have that one on my wall.
Thanks I appreciate it , thats a great idea I will definately do that.
Need some suggestions I bought Eibach springs the car sits up way too high I hate it , I plan to do a 19/20 HRE or custom build wheel in the future also planning a brake upgrade. Any suggestions on brake and suspension would be appreciated. Also any pics would be great my email is rsmigla@cfl.rr.com
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Need some suggestions I bought Eibach springs the car sits up way too high I hate it , I plan to do a 19/20 HRE or custom build wheel in the future also planning a brake upgrade. Any suggestions on brake and suspension would be appreciated. Also any pics would be great my email is rsmigla@cfl.rr.com
Ron
Madcurl would be the guy to ask in this area, he has more sets of HRE wheels than anyone on the planet ! Most are 19/20 combos as well.
Can't help you with the brakes or suspension, but just wanted to say that car is gorgeous!
Hats off to you and your painter. Don't remember when I've seen a nicer looking paint job.......or Fiero for that matter!
Looking forward to seeing the completed masterpiece. Keep up the great job and don't stop posting your progress, please!
HAGO!
Thanks, Things should roll a little faster I sold the Yellow GT Sunday so I plan to get this Chop finished I will be searching for my next Fiero GT project soon.
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Update! By the weekend the rear clip, roof skin, new windshield , lower1/4 and rear window will all be mounted. The triangle piece by the mirror has been modified to the new angle using the original traingle and keeping it with the stock look, the inner rear sails were made from the original sails this took some time but fitment is flawless. My buddy who is doing all the paint work is incredible, the rear clip isn't even wet sanded all materiales used on this Gt are top of the line . We have a ton of hours into it but it's all worth it, the easy stuff is finally ahead I will post some pics this weekend. Thanks for looking
What size truck did you use to haul the rear clip to the paint shop?
Need some suggestions I bought Eibach springs the car sits up way too high I hate it , I plan to do a 19/20 HRE or custom build wheel in the future also planning a brake upgrade. Any suggestions on brake and suspension would be appreciated. Also any pics would be great my email is rsmigla@cfl.rr.com
How about lowering ball joints for the front? How much do you want it to drop?
How about lowering ball joints for the front? How much do you want it to drop?
I just need another inch I'm daily driving it now so it's starting to settle I was hoping for another inch do they sell lowering ball joints for the ft and rear?
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I just need another inch I'm daily driving it now so it's starting to settle I was hoping for another inch do they sell lowering ball joints for the ft and rear?
If your looking for an inch all around then springs would be the best bet. Rodney has the 1/2" and 1" lowering balls for the front only. He gives a good reason why you can't do the same with the rear just don't remember off the top on my head why.
I just need another inch I'm daily driving it now so it's starting to settle I was hoping for another inch do they sell lowering ball joints for the ft and rear?
I have a set of 1 in lowering ball joints I plan on installing in my car with stock springs. Maybe you should wait till it settles some more. You mignt only need the 1/2 in lowering ones.
The reason you cannot use lowering ball joints in the rear is cause the rear suspension is a strut type. All of the weight is being supported by the strut above the wheel. In the front the weight is supported by the lower control arm so spacing the knuckle up also lowers the car. Not so in the rear.
The black choptop looks amazing, very drool worthy!
If your looking for an inch all around then springs would be the best bet. Rodney has the 1/2" and 1" lowering balls for the front only. He gives a good reason why you can't do the same with the rear just don't remember off the top on my head why.
Love the car though!
I have Eibachs on it now I was thinking about West Coast Fiero's 1.5 lowering springs anyone have them? Post pics if you do !! If that doesn't work then I will go with Coil overs. I was looking at it today it settled a good bit.
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The reason you cannot use lowering ball joints in the rear is cause the rear suspension is a strut type. All of the weight is being supported by the strut above the wheel. In the front the weight is supported by the lower control arm so spacing the knuckle up also lowers the car. Not so in the rear.
The black choptop looks amazing, very drool worthy!
Thanks for the info !! I appreciate the comments I will be posting more pictures when I get it wet sanded and have my new Saill panels from Chris Cook.
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CHECK THIS OUT!!!! My chop top Fiero with dot matrix pattern fastback windows curved and polished edges enjoy the pics. You can see the smile on my face!! Rear window with factory dot matrix will be in the works soon. Big thanks to Chris Cook he did a incredible job I appreciate all his help and flawless work you need to see these in person the fit is great. He is probably tired of my emails and shipping templates back and forth anyways NICE JOB CHRIS!!!!!
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Thanks for making the kit it been lots of work and now lots of fun. I will be calling you soon for more chop parts. Just think if you never made this kit this chop would never have been created. Great job back at ya!!
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That might even be an understatement, absolutely flawless !
I'm waiting for your full inspection at the Daytona show , can't wait to see everyones car it's will be a great show! I am working on the interior it's getting close it will not be 100% at the show but close enough! Then again when is anyone really every finsihed?
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I'm waiting for your full inspection at the Daytona show , can't wait to see everyones car it's will be a great show! I am working on the interior it's getting close it will not be 100% at the show but close enough! Then again when is anyone really every finsihed?
Please share your experiences and post them on the Choptop Cnronicles thread. Oh yeah, take plenty of pics!
Please share your experiences and post them on the Choptop Cnronicles thread. Oh yeah, take plenty of pics!
You got it!! I hope to have seat leather , slim pop ups, new exh tips , new tail lights in the next 2 weeks. It hasent been wet sanded and buffed yet I plan on finsihing that Sunday. More pics to come!
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