A few items on the list was completed today. One of which was the CHP signing off on the car (that was the most important item on the list). The officer was cool and friendly checking the vins (door and front windshield), brakes, exhaust system, mileage, and most importantly-the paper work. He asked a few questions regarding the car and what was done to the car. We quickly reviewed the car from the rear to the front. He asked, "what did the car use to look like?" I pointed to a stock GT fastback. He was impressed by the way various items where re-used in different locations, especially the door handles (he didn't know there was hidden door handles underneath the converted Ausie Rockers). I concluded by saying, "Only the sun roof and rear tail hasn't been touch." Although, he didn't have a issue with the exhaust. He did warn me about the loud exhaust and that I might get ticketed not by him (he's a car guy and use to own a Fiero) but from another officer in town. Apparently, the sound and the modification to the dual exhaust tips might attract undue attention from the officers in the area.
I also replaced the brake pads and one of the rear lower ball joints.
Chris helped with the bleeding of the brakes.
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Moving onto the dash. I have really good idea for the dash, but never got around to completing it. I forgot to take pictures, but you get the idea. There's a upholstery shop in town so I'll be using his services.
I forgot who made these for me, but thank you sir!
Looks good. I really like the dash! Shouldn't thoses decals say Fiero though?
Paul
Thanks for the compliment. Someone else mentioned the name "Corvette" should be replaced, but given the size of the front calipers-I don't think the name Fiero would fit-in with over-all size (rears-yes) and I would need to have the front caliper name ground down. Besides, my other Fiero has "Corvette" plasted front and rear on the calipers. Also, I've heard that the Cadillac's XLR uses "XLR" on the brake caliper. I could've opt for those, but I thought people would be asking me what XLR meant.
but I thought people would be asking me what XLR meant.
X-tra Large Rotors
I see the pics of the car now & thik about all the times during this whole thread where people would comment that your brakes were too small when it had stioc brakes on it.
They didn't get that the car was still under construction.
Well the car is still under construction (are they ever finished?)
I hope some of the people complaining about the brakes back then are still around today.
Archie
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I see the pics of the car now & thik about all the times during this whole thread where people would comment that your brakes were too small when it had stioc brakes on it.
They didn't get that the car was still under construction.
Well the car is still under construction (are they ever finished?)
I hope some of the people complaining about the brakes back then are still around today.
Archie
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Originally posted by madcurl:
Now that's ......Pontiac Excitement!
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Originally posted by Gokart Mozart:
Especially with those tiny brakes.
Yeah, I remember that, hehe. It was fun watching the comments coming in as I stood back-cognito style. I like the build, but it wouldn't be as fun if it wasn't for people here on the forum. The collaboration is crazy. V8Archie, Norm's Fiberglass, D1S, rear sway bar from a current member (haven't installed the darn item on yet), and now WCF.
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Originally posted by madcurl: Originally posted 7/5/2005
Agreed. However, this (person) wants the D1S 14" brake kit or the light-weight ones (I forgot which ones). For starters the light-weight ones are better than what #15 has and the 14" are the newer ones from the 2005 Z06. So far from what I know, it's heading on the right track or to the right shops? From what I know it's going to Archie's shop, which is the best place for choppin.
Anyway, before somebody mention something about "emergency brakes" I just ordered a set and should arrive at WCF on Wednesday.
I plan on having WCF install a power steering unit, because I like drinking my Starbucks while driving with one hand. I want to use either one from troyboy's, RickaddyGT, or WCF. I know Rickaddy's has a faster rate, but I don't know if Troy is using the same unit. D1S has a unit, but kevin won't sell it to me (it's the last one he has). Besides, parts from that particular unit are very, very hard to find. Therefore it might be prudent to move onto a unit that is plentiful.
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Taylor wires came in last Friday. I'll remove the coil pack from it's current location to the location behind the rear bumper. I would've had it mounted, but my aunt forgot to call me.
Taylor wires came in last Friday. I'll remove the coil pack from it's current location to the location behind the rear bumper. I would've had it mounted, but my aunt forgot to call me.
at that distance you are going to have some bad misfires that is to far for the wasted spark system to funtion properly way to much wire there will be way to much resistance in the wire and you can not use wire wound core wire to reduce it
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at that distance you are going to have some bad misfires that is to far for the wasted spark system to funtion properly way to much wire there will be way to much resistance in the wire and you can not use wire wound core wire to reduce it
Thanks for the headsup. I'll call CHFAB on Monday. Currently, the wires I've used are at least 34" in lenght with no issues. Keith Huff also used similar lenghts, but I'm not sure of his Taylor ignition wire measurements. Keith's wires appear to be at least 34" if not more. I'll call Chris West on Monday to confirm.
I need to talk to bmwguru.
Your relocated ignition coils.....
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Nearly 2 feet removed for one ignition wire. I found a way to snake the Taylor wires in and around thus eliminating several inches. On number #015 I'll use the same sizes.
Nicely tucked underneath the Caddy plenum.
Chris West demonstrated how-to crimp the first two ignition wires as I did the rest.
I love my big and round tips.
On Wednesday we're moving onto the emergency brakes.
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As of now the emergency e-brake arm is a bit gay, so we'll need to make the sharp corners instead of the round-like arm.
that is the wrong way to install that caliper it is a floating caliper and it has 2 groves one on each side for the floating bracket the way you have it mounted will ware the front shoe off in no time look in my thread and you will see how it is suposed to be mounted shame on you
) but from another officer in town. Apparently, the sound and the modification to the dual exhaust tips might attract undue attention from the officers in the area. 
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