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SPY PICS!....first secrets of the GTR exposed! by Fie Ro
Started on | : 07-21-2003 07:25 AM |
Replies | : 717 (103966 views) |
Last post by | : Patrick on 03-31-2016 03:07 AM |
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Jun 8th, 2009
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Tony Kania Member Posts: 20794 From: The Inland Northwest Registered: Dec 2008
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Total ratings: 305
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OMFG! I may have just made a happy mess in my pants. That engine install is extremely sexy!  She is looking just great. I have always watched this build, and can't wait to see the end result. Whoo hoo! Page 17 is mine.  ------------------  [This message has been edited by Tony Kania (edited 06-08-2009).]
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09:39 PM
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Jun 17th, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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Thanks ! ..for the trunkside of the enginebay I had a rough idea for a fiberglass or carbonfiber cover but I found an aluminium profile that could work too but differently, gave it a try After a lot of cutting/fitting/cutting/fitting/cutting/fitting/ etc its taking shape  Then I want to mount a few switches that I dont want in the trunk   switches testfitting  The rewarding stuff is to make it shine  Wetsanded with 400 and 1000 ...polished a little with a polishingwheel on a drill and then some belgom handpolish...this is the first pass
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07:07 PM
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Jun 18th, 2009
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IVANNATINKLE Member Posts: 913 From: Kansas United states Registered: Jun 2009
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Jun 28th, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by IVANNATINKLE: how much dose a set of headlights like that go for? |
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These are Fiero1fan's brackets and I ordered the Hella lights seperately (and also did some mods)...I dont have a total figure but it is not really cheap
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05:38 PM
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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06:17 PM
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Jun 29th, 2009
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IVANNATINKLE Member Posts: 913 From: Kansas United states Registered: Jun 2009
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any ideas on where to get the hella lights ?
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12:53 AM
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Jul 4th, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by IVANNATINKLE: any ideas on where to get the hella lights ? |
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try google: "hella projector 90mm"
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07:16 PM
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IVANNATINKLE Member Posts: 913 From: Kansas United states Registered: Jun 2009
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pm'd
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09:46 PM
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Jul 6th, 2009
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Austrian Import Member Posts: 3919 From: Monterey, CA Registered: Feb 2007
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Fie RO, are you going to make an engine bay window for this car when it is done? I think it would really show it off. (just make sure to add some curvature to the "glass" (acrylic) )
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02:02 PM
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Jul 7th, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Austrian Import: Fie RO, are you going to make an engine bay window for this car when it is done? I think it would really show it off. (just make sure to add some curvature to the "glass" (acrylic) ) |
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It crossed my mind but its already been done nicely before, starting with Skitime's.. ..now when heatresistant flexible oled displays (transparent when turned off) will become available and affordable I may think again  Seriously I am going for a good look with the decklid up... the challenge (+time) is to make everything fit and work right...getting all the pieces of puzzle lined up and get the final picture...pff..lol | quote | Originally posted by Fie Ro: I still think the aluminium bar needs a logo... .time to take out an old idea..  |
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Yeah  When I got the L67 I was able to get a pretty good mold of the engine cover logo and made a copy in clear and CF.... they have been gathering dust...   however I tried several setups ( paint and cutouts ), I never found a way to justify to cover the blower anyway, a new version would now need: - smooth main surface ( instead of small texture) - red casted letters ( better than paint) Start, hard to fill red tinted resin without spilling and cleanup  clear resin and CF  rough from the mold
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07:05 PM
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Jul 8th, 2009
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my-fiero Member Posts: 299 From: The Netherlands Registered: Dec 2002
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Verry Nice job!!!!! I like that.! ------------------ Fiero GT 1988 2.8V6 Fiero GT 1987 3.4V6 T-top in progress Buick roadmaster 1956 5.3V8
my_fiero@hotmail.com
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03:47 AM
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PFF
System Bot
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carbon Member Posts: 4767 From: Eagan, MN Registered: Apr 2004
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IVANNATINKLE Member Posts: 913 From: Kansas United states Registered: Jun 2009
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bump looks sweet.... did you ever get my pm?
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04:44 PM
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whodeanie Member Posts: 3819 From: woodstock,Ga.,USA Registered: Jan 2008
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it's good to see you are still working on the car. every time you post something it is better than the last one. nice job.
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06:10 PM
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Sharkman Member Posts: 804 From: Sweden Registered: May 2004
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Wow, SWEET!!!
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08:02 PM
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Jul 21st, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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Jul 22nd, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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I want to use some mesh and led backlight to fill the space between the 2 bars...after some thinking I came up with a simple small aluminium U profile; mounted to the upper bar, mesh mounted to the profile and leds in the profile...pix will explain better  using the drilled profile as a soldering jig, leds are upside down  shrinkwrap   Most leds are around 2V and to keep it simple I usually put 6 or 7 leds in series to run on 12V so no resistors or other scary stuff is needed...heres a mockup of the effect of the mounted leds on the mesh..   The effect is pretty cool, changing in size when you move angle  looks a little like a tube amplifier I guess But these red leds are not strong enough..I like subtle but it needs to be pretty dark to see them...will have to get some brighter leds ! The blue switch leds blow them away..
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06:05 PM
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Jul 23rd, 2009
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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01:37 PM
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Sharkman Member Posts: 804 From: Sweden Registered: May 2004
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Sharkman: Will the LCD flip up when you go on shows?
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No, but it is angled upwards a little already with this setup...maybe hard to see on these pix..but more would be too obvious..  and the screen is pretty good to see at angles so I just hope it works well enough this way..
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03:42 PM
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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Btw I fitted remote on/off wiring for the tft ..it will be the pushbutton next to the switches.  I got worried if I would have to solder to a tiny part....  but tp3 and tp4 cant be missed, easy...!  Checking  More checking while putting everything back in place
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04:18 PM
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PFF
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Sharkman Member Posts: 804 From: Sweden Registered: May 2004
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by Sharkman:
Realy nice, I got a LCD photo screen for mine. Useful to show the build.
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Exactly, at one time I considered dvd video and speakers in the trunk but that would be too much.., its about the car..first..then a simple slideshow tells all about it for those who really want to know about it..
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07:59 PM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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Pretty nice detail work!...Looks like you're putting together a show car.
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10:01 PM
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Jul 24th, 2009
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RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
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| quote | Originally posted by Amida:
Pretty nice detail work!...Looks like you're putting together a show car. |
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Looks like he's putting together a car for the Riddler Award. Bob
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08:30 PM
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Sep 11th, 2009
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batousai666 Member Posts: 4222 From: MI usa Registered: Jun 2009
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BUMP for progress.
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08:23 AM
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Amida Member Posts: 2357 From: Seattle, WA. USA Registered: Jul 2003
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Bling, bling!
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08:55 AM
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Sep 12th, 2009
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Carcenomy Member Posts: 1109 From: Invercargill, New Zealand Registered: Jan 2009
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She's looking the beast Fie Ro! Forgive me for skim reading, what rotors were you looking to use?
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04:00 AM
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Oct 22nd, 2009
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Austrian Import Member Posts: 3919 From: Monterey, CA Registered: Feb 2007
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*bump* for more pictures. (even if it's of the old stuff, but updated pictures)
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01:39 AM
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Nov 26th, 2009
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johnyrottin Member Posts: 5496 From: Northwest Florida Registered: Oct 2007
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We Need Updates On This Build!
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07:14 AM
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Dec 1st, 2009
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Sofa King Member Posts: 929 From: Registered: Aug 2008
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| quote | I was able to get a pretty good mold of the engine cover logo and made a copy in clear and CF.... they have been gathering dust...
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Hey Fie Ro, Great build! BUT!!!!! You're going to have to explain exactly how you took that mold! AMAZING! G (SK) [This message has been edited by Sofa King (edited 12-01-2009).]
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09:10 AM
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PFF
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Dec 11th, 2009
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IVANNATINKLE Member Posts: 913 From: Kansas United states Registered: Jun 2009
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bump great build
updateS?
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01:31 PM
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Dec 24th, 2009
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ToonTownfiero Member Posts: 993 From: Saskatoon Saskatchewan Registered: Apr 2004
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Great Thread
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02:02 AM
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Dec 30th, 2009
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Custom2M4 Member Posts: 4414 From: Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada Registered: Sep 2004
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| quote | Originally posted by Sofa King:
Hey Fie Ro,
Great build! BUT!!!!! You're going to have to explain exactly how you took that mold! AMAZING!
G (SK)
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Jel Coat / Fiberglass the original part. Then spray your mold release, resin / cf and throw it against a wall.  ------------------
 ______________ Chase Wakeham, Concept Fabrications
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04:56 PM
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Jan 2nd, 2010
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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Sorry, I havent put much time into the project last months, busy at work, a freezing garage and some Fiero withdrawel that happends sometimes. Allthough I am slowly getting back to picking up projects...I want to get it back on the road this year (like I said last year  )
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11:32 AM
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Jan 20th, 2010
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GT86FASTBACK Member Posts: 757 From: Monroeville, PA Registered: Jul 2009
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Jun 3rd, 2010
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BMTFIERO Member Posts: 1187 From: Beaumont, TX Registered: Dec 2007
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BUMP
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11:03 AM
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Copper85GT Member Posts: 751 From: South Elgin, IL Registered: Aug 2007
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05:10 PM
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Jun 4th, 2010
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HausFiero Member Posts: 353 From: MO Registered: Jun 2010
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What year m3 do the side skirts come off of and how do you make them fit?
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08:17 PM
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Jun 5th, 2010
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Fie Ro Member Posts: 3735 From: Soest, The Netherlands Registered: Sep 2001
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| quote | Originally posted by GT86FASTBACK: Hey! What is this bumper originally from? |
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I think it was a 1996 accord..civics had them too. At the time the best base I could find. Top is part of a Fiero coupe nose, the rest is custom. Although its a short nose on the Fiero the wheel arches of the buck were moved 2" backwards. | quote | Originally posted by HausFiero: What year m3 do the side skirts come off of and how do you make them fit? |
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These were universal fiberglass copies..cut to length. I bonded them to the stock rockers and made fiberglass endcaps and a CF sillplate
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01:25 PM
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