I remember the car being low, but not that it was almost impossible to get in and out of. (what model year did they change that, exactly?!?)
oh wait...it's not the car...it's ME...
The first Fiero I owned, the guy was selling it because he "had trouble getting in and out of it". Literally shed tears as he (actually his son, he left because he was torn up) handed me the keys.
22 year later, I'M THAT GUY.
I bought the latest one for my son, but WOW. 20 years changes a lot. DAMN.
well, at least it was really nice driving the car.
My dad was still able to get in and out of my Fiero at age 95... so I never plan to complain about getting in and out of this car... unless I'm still driving it at age 96. (Wait, that's only 30 years from now!)
If someone who looks like they have a sense of humor sees me getting out of Fiero, I tend to state "I don't remember this car being so low when I bought it 37 years ago!" (The years changes every....year)
I am now thinking about asking a Low Rider to help me install hydraulics on it.....
Yeah, 65 isn't like 28 when I got my first Fiero or even 36 when the 2nd came along; selling the 3rd at 62, things weren't as easy. That said, my Triumph GT6 was worse even at 20; used to pivot on my left hand getting out, something I was doing at 62 in the Fiero. FICO, that's funny!
A slightly older female friend has hinted she wants a ride in the Fiero. Knowing her knee issues, I'm not sure she'd be able to get back out of the car!
I just got my 86 back up and running this past weekend after about 15 years of sitting. I told the wife its not like what I remembered.
I've been used to my work truck so getting into/out of it is a bigger chore. I put about 10-15 miles on it and driving is not what I remembered either. The pedals have gotten smaller and seem to be packed closer together. I think someone has been playing around with my car when I wasn't looking.
I think we should start a Class-action lawsuit- Nobody warned us about this "Getting older" crap when we were born- I would never have signed the contract if I'd known!
I talked to a friend about this idea- and she asked, "Who are you going to sue?" And I told her, "These lawsuits never go to trial...Start the suit and it will be settled out-of-court!"
I was at a Coast Run some years ago and saw a "senior" trying to get out of his Viper. He looked up at me sheepishly and said, "You work for 40 years to be able to buy a toy like this and then find out you're too old to get out of it".
I found that the best way to get in and out of my Fiero is to open the door, put may back to the interior and sit down and spin to the right putting my legs in. Doing the process in reverse works when I get out. I'm able to use the door and the B-pillar as support when getting out. It's not graceful but it works.
If you want to see something really funny, watch me get on my K1200RS when the bags and trunk box are mounted. Trying to kick the right leg up high enough to clear the trunk is a hoot.
I get in my Fiero better at 57 years old than when I bought it at 40 years old! And it's much lower now than original. Must be because I crawl everywhere now😜😄
No, seriously I think it's because I try harder to stay in shape now than I did in my 30's an 40's.
However, the clutch is going to get my knee joint one day😞
Dodge Stealths had a vacuum booster for the clutch. You may look into one of those.
Also, why is the focus on clutch pedal effort, when clutch pedals in cars are not any harder to press than throttle or brake?
Hi, I'll might post a video soon showing how a worn clutch fork can make a clutch feel very heavy. "Homebuilt by Jeff" had the same problem with "Harry" his Porsche 911. There are no Dodge Stealths in France? It's how you use the clutch on track: it's not just on/off; you have to feather the clutch which leads to RSI for your leg! And SPEC pressure plates are a bit harder to push! Try holding some weights at arms length: lift, hold a few minutes and then place down gently. Not the same as lift then drop!
Went to the mechanic and asked how much it would coast to raise the Fiero up about 10-20 inches.*
Decided to work on my knees and FAT STOMACH OF FATNESS, instead.
Now I can get in and out of it without pain and/or loud, embarrassing noises (and smells)
*(no, I didn't actually DO THAT)
I now save those gasses for random,epic, room-cleaning moments.... "So.....no one will pull my finger?!? Well...like they say...if you want something done RIGHT..." #TUGGGGGG
Went to the mechanic and asked how much it would coast to raise the Fiero up about 10-20 inches.*
even on front ramps and the rear on stands, the seat was still lower than our hatchback suzuki aerio, and more so than our minivans. and my s10. only thing lower was my dads 3000GT
EDIT: forgot to append picture haha
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(Wait, that's only 30 years from now!)
