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OPIE's Fiero GTX Build by TXOPIE
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BluDrm UPDATES: Last minute final touches:



Thanks Russ!

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What Borla muffler did you end up going with? and do you have any pictures?

I just did a Borla 1 in 2 out on a 3800sc Mera and had to cut the trunk to get it to fit, still have to rebuild the trunk The car isn't quite finished yet.

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Well More to come on that...because these will be new specialty models from Borla...just for our community...cant say anymore yet.

Amazing what an EGO play on a company can do when postured correctly! Some companies don't like their competition servicing a nitch they should be covering.
Just by stroking their EGO and explaining how much better their product was then the one option that is basically available (Spintech 10") and how disappointing it was that there was no Borla option offered that would work with Fiero swaps.

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Fiero Fantasy Concepts UPDATE:

Picked up parts for the new trailer I am building:
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BluDrm UPDATE:

A few pictures I forgot to post:




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The door panel looks great
It's coming together pretty well,keep up the great work.

P.S. Good luck on the tail light lenses....

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BluDrm Update:

Here is a video we shot the other day...I didn't have time to post yet either:



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Huumm your park lights are flashing strange ..... is there an issue with the wiring ??
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Huumm your park lights are flashing strange ..... is there an issue with the wiring ??
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Danyel,

It is the push button start/RFIP FOB/alarm system that was being disengaged...it blinks like 13 times by default...later that day we modified it down to 3 blinks when engaging and disengaging.

Almost put an explanation below...and funny enough I thought it would be You or Chris that commented on it...will show another video tomorrow....Giving a full and complete interior & exterior walk around and demos of everything
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Ohhh ok I was puzzled ..... regards
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My rommie is asking why I dropped my jaw on the floor.
Such an amazing build!
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Tail lights look great! Good job on the install
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Tail lights look great! Good job on the install


Chris...GREAT PRODUCT!
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My rommie is asking why I dropped my jaw on the floor.
Such an amazing build!


Drifter...Glad you are enjoying the thread. More fun to still to come!
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This is a bit of a stretch and a little offtopic, but..........did your partner Caesar build a custom PT Cruiser a few years ago??

Also -- are you doing any custom/non-Fiero work? Let me know -- I might have a couple interesting projects for you and your crew.
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This is a bit of a stretch and a little offtopic, but..........did your partner Caesar build a custom PT Cruiser a few years ago??

Also -- are you doing any custom/non-Fiero work? Let me know -- I might have a couple interesting projects for you and your crew.


Caesar has done a lot of projects over the years, but I don't remember a PT Cruiser, but that doesn't mean he didn't do it....I will have to ask him to be sure.

Actually yes...we still have to handle other projects to keep the shop at 100% capacity.

We currently have a 3 non Fiero restorations in shop as well:
  • A 93 R1 RX-7: Candi Paint (Rootbeer),custom powder coating, custom carbon fiber interior
  • A Classic MG convertible: Ground up restoration
  • And an older high end BMW that is going to look quite ball'r when completed.


Give Caesar a call at the shop and let him know what you have.


http://www.fierofantasyconcepts.com/
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Fiero Fantasy Concepts UPDATE:

Been working on building the new trailer...have the rest of my parts.

I have giver her two acid baths and two good layers of Rustoleum paint.

The trailer is based of mobile home hubs and 14.5x8 tires...currently have refurbished 1 out of the 4 hubs.

(4) brand new Nanco N2138-14.5 F trailer tires should arrive Tuesday, plenty of enough time to get the other 3 hubs & circle rims refurbished.
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Any update on the 3.4 turbo
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Any update on the 3.4 turbo


fireboss - PATIENTS PLEASE!

Be about another week before you will see updates on the 3.4 Turbo install.
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UPDATES:


And the 1st roof panel from the new molds installed:


Is there anything different about the roof?

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Is there anything different about the roof?

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Bob...just like factory...just recently pop'd from our new mold...these are brand new roof panels!
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Sorry no updates posted lately, been busy with my day job that past few days...will do updates tomorrow
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Bob...just like factory...just recently pop'd from our new mold...these are brand new roof panels!


I was hoping Rob took the flatness out of the stock roof. Thanx though...



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ReMera UPDATES:




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BluDrm UPDATES:

REBORN on the 4th of JULY!

From this:

























To this:

















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Non-Fiero Update, but note-worthy: 93 R1 RX-7 is primer'ed...what a pretty primer, but needed to get that final root beer candi color:





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Does the paint on the Bludrm still need to be wet sanded and polished?
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Does the paint on the Bludrm still need to be wet sanded and polished?


Steel...Yes...you should wait at least 7 days, but I am waiting 14 days before
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Non-Fiero Update, but note-worthy: 93 R1 RX-7 is painted its root beer candi color:

































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T-TOP UPDATE:

Starting to dig into the 88 T-Top from Ohio. We are in the process of stripping her down to her frame so we can soda-blast the frame, before beginning her restoration:





Going to replace the cradle and have a few areas...not structural that we need to weld and clean up in the trunk area....will address all after we soda-blast.

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ReMera UPDATE:

ReMera #1 will be on her way back this weekend...have a few minor clean up pieces and back to DFW for the rest







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ReMera #1 UPATE:

ReMera's body is fully mounted and ready for paint:

























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This 1st ReMera will have a G1 interior that will follow the same color scheme as this Ferrari's interior:
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Going with normal black combined with a "Rave Butterscotch" (RAV-2612):
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ReMera #1 will come with the following Rims:
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A few dress-up parts for the 92 R1 RX-7:
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The RX parts turned out beautiful! did you do that at the shop?
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What brand of Candy paint did you choose?
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The RX parts turned out beautiful! did you do that at the shop?


Davy...no sir...ordered them...already knew an outfit that makes them!
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