I have installed the latest buckets I got from ProjectorRetrofit (Hairballrm on this forum) in my 1986 Fiero GT. His new style mounts the buckets to the underside of the lids and they are lifted by paddles which replace the stock Fiero buckets. I got the buckets and paddles from Hairballrm along with the uninstalled Hella 60mm (two low beam, two high beam) and installed 60mm (inside dia) halos that I found on the internet. I attached the halos to the face of each Hella with 3M all-weather double-sided tape then sealed with epoxy all around. I specifically wanted the halos as daytime running lights to make my Fiero more visible during the day. They certainly make it more noticeable, especially by Bimmer owners! The projectors are a wonderful bonus that substantially improve nighttime vision. I will post more photos later.
Lid height with the 60mm Hellas with halos is just over 3" at lid bottom, about 3.7" at the top.
As I wanted separate control over halos as running lights, I "separated" them from the stock running light circuit by modifying the light switch bezel and installing two light switches. This annotated photo describes the functions of each switch. For daytime "halos on" I leave the "running lights" switch on the bottom switch set "on" so the halos automatically turn on when I raise the buckets with the top switch. Hairballrm customized and installed the wiring for me.
Fiero recently repainted wth Cadillac Black Sapphire Poly and Subaru Greystone Metalic aero accent.
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The halos were not installed for "flash" but are specific to being seen during the day by others on the road. IMO, the stock running lights, down low and inset, are just not visible enough to others on the road so the halos are my solution to being seen. If there is any "flash" it is just a bonus to the practicality. Yah, the "flash" does help aid the practical intent. Works for me!
Please don't think I was talking down the halos. That's not the case. I just don't run with lights on in the daytime. Still like the "flat" hood with the headlight doors closed.
I got to see this car at this years Northwest Fierofest. Pictures here do not do her justice. The color is out of this world perfect. This car has come a long way, and it really does show it.
The 3M "Scotch Extreme Mounting Tape" used to mount the halos to the Hellas.
Tape on the Hella before peeling the red backing.
Red backing peeled of to expose the sticky surface.
Halo stuck to the tape. The halo support ring clips protrude leaving gaps that need to be sealed.
J-B Kwik seals the gaps and better secures the halo to the Hella.
Allen screws to aim lights are accessible from the front of the buckets.
Angel Eyes inverter installed in headlight bucket.
Buckets attached to lids, raising paddle down (lids "closed" position).
Buckets attached to lids, raising paddle up (lids "open" position).
Lid raising-arm pivot joint with Oilite bushing, nylon spacers, and pivot pin with R-clip.
Lid pivot joint with OEM bushing, nylon spacers, and pivot pin with R-clip. These pivot pins with R-clips are much easier to remove and replace than the OEM bolts/nuts pivots.
Three Fieros with Hellas by hairballrm. Middle one with halos is mine, fresh out of paint shop so aero nose not yet installed.
Flailing Arms logo MrMike's color test using "silver" and "gold" stitching. The "gold" thread will be use in the blue leather seat inserts. The blue and gold was chosen to go with the exterior body and accent colors. Ditto the colors chosen for the wheel inserts. Note that the logo is designed as a stylistic representation of a steering wheel with the two arms "flailing" on either side. And, for those who may not be familiar with racing history, in the 1920s, the "driving style" popular at the time, especially in the race cars with cut-down sides, was to have both arms extended at 9 and 3. Thus their arms "flailed" about as the drivers fought to keep their cars under control.
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Just wondering, what color is the car? It looks blue in some pictures and black in others.
I believe it is a Cadillac color. It is much, much more amazing at night! He has transformed this car immensly since I first saw her. It really is one of my favorites. And the owner is a pretty great guy also, but don't let him know that.
The color is GM Black Sapphire Poly with a hint of copper metallic added. Color was chosen because my wife and I liked the subtle way it change from black to blue depending on the light. For accent, the Aero is Subaru Greystone Metallic because we wanted a hint of gold to contrast with the body color. I agree with Tony about what a great fellow I am ... ... but I am very careful not to tell anyone ...
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If I understand this correctly, these new buckets are attached to the hood and not to the OEM mounting? Can you show more pictures of how you got them set in the car and how they open please? Thanks.
The color is GM Black Sapphire Poly with a hint of copper metallic added. Color was chosen because my wife and I liked the subtle way it change from black to blue depending on the light. For accent, the Aero is Subaru Greystone Metallic because we wanted a hint of gold to contrast with the body color. I agree with Tony about what a great fellow I am ... ... but I am very careful not to tell anyone ...
I remember seeing this great paint job too. Looks fantastic. I think you said you had it painted somewhere in Richland.
Thanks for the compliments. Paint job was done in Battleground, Washington, same place thedru got his done. New engine, trans, cradle, etc., nearing completion, hope to have it all swapped out by end of May.
I don't understand the wire routing up into the hood? ------------------ Project Genisis Lo Budget 3800SC swap 12.840@104.8 MPH Intense-Racing 1.9 rockers, 3" exhaust, 3.4 pulley, ZZP tune and 18 year old tires.
Was Asterix on PFF, now Getafix on PFF ... the wire routing under the hood is just an extension of the headlight wiring because the headlights are now mounted to the headlight doors so the wiring is extened and attached to the hood to "open" with the headlight doors.
It is well to note that the halos were not waterproof (which I didn't know ... until ...) so faded to orange with black crud at the bottom of the rings. I've since replaced them with COB halos which are waterproof. And, the COBs are much brighter!
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They look very nice but how is the light pattern? If they are street legal, might try this approach.
------------------ " THE BLACK PARALYZER" -87GT 3800SC Series III engine, custom ZZP /Frozen Boost Intercooler setup, 3.4" Pulley, Northstar TB, LS1 MAF, 3" Spintech/Hedman Exhaust, P-log Manifold, Autolite 104's, MSD wires, Custom CAI, 4T65eHD w. custom axles, Champion Radiator, S10 Brake Booster, HP Tuners VCM Suite. "THE COLUSSUS" 87GT - ALL OUT 3.4L Turbocharged engine, Garrett Hybrid Turbo, MSD ign., modified TH125H " ON THE LOOSE WITHOUT THE JUICE "
... but I am very careful not to tell anyone ... 
Can't wait for this years 'Fest.
