OPIE's Fiero GTX Build by TXOPIE
Started on : 01-21-2013 10:48 PM
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Last post by : predmeister on 12-14-2021 02:05 PM
Jun 20th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
BluDrm UPDATES: Last minute final touches:
Thanks Russ!
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02:38 PM
Jun 23rd, 2014
eph_kay Member Posts: 934 From: Independence, MO Registered: Apr 2006
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.
Chris
12:31 PM
Jun 25th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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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06:21 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
Fiero Fantasy Concepts UPDATE:
Picked up parts for the new trailer I am building:
07:03 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
BluDrm UPDATE:
A few pictures I forgot to post:
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07:28 PM
fierogtlt1 Member Posts: 1006 From: Orlando,Florida U.S.A Registered: Jul 2012
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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11:13 PM
Jun 26th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
BluDrm Update:
Here is a video we shot the other day...I didn't have time to post yet either:
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12:32 PM
Danyel Member Posts: 6089 From: Lévis, Québec, Canada Registered: Sep 2008
Huumm your park lights are flashing strange ..... is there an issue with the wiring ??
regards
Danyel
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09:02 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by Danyel: Huumm your park lights are flashing strange ..... is there an issue with the wiring ?? regards Danyel
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
10:15 PM
Danyel Member Posts: 6089 From: Lévis, Québec, Canada Registered: Sep 2008
Ohhh ok I was puzzled ..... regards Danyel
10:54 PM
Jun 27th, 2014
Drifter_GTR Member Posts: 17 From: Denver, CO, United States Registered: Jun 2014
My rommie is asking why I dropped my jaw on the floor. Such an amazing build!
03:10 PM
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doublec4 Member Posts: 8289 From: Oakville, Ontario, Canada Registered: Jun 2003
Tail lights look great! Good job on the install
07:15 PM
Jun 29th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by Drifter_GTR: 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!
04:50 PM
fierov8 Member Posts: 513 From: Fort Worth, TX USA Registered: Feb 2000
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.
07:20 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by fierov8: 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/
07:57 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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.
10:01 PM
Jun 30th, 2014
fireboss Member Posts: 2248 From: hueytown ,alabama Registered: Apr 2011
Any update on the 3.4 turbo
12:33 AM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by fireboss: 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.
05:00 PM
fireboss Member Posts: 2248 From: hueytown ,alabama Registered: Apr 2011
08:14 PM
Jul 1st, 2014
RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
quote Originally posted by TXOPIE: UPDATES: And the 1st roof panel from the new molds installed:
Is there anything different about the roof?
Bob
08:28 PM
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System Bot
Jul 3rd, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by RCR: Is there anything different about the roof? Bob
Bob...just like factory...just recently pop'd from our new mold...these are brand new roof panels!
09:57 AM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
Sorry no updates posted lately, been busy with my day job that past few days...will do updates tomorrow
10:08 AM
RCR Member Posts: 4416 From: Shelby Twp Mi Registered: Sep 2002
quote Originally posted by TXOPIE: 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...
Bob
10:15 AM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
06:32 PM
Jul 4th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
05:48 PM
Jul 11th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
02:09 PM
Steel Member Posts: 1255 From: Registered: Apr 2011
Does the paint on the Bludrm still need to be wet sanded and polished?
03:57 PM
Jul 12th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by Steel: 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
03:58 AM
Jul 15th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
01:55 PM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
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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01:59 PM
PFF
System Bot
Jul 16th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
07:38 PM
Jul 21st, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
09:49 PM
Aug 2nd, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
03:47 PM
Aug 3rd, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
This 1st ReMera will have a G1 interior that will follow the same color scheme as this Ferrari's interior:
Going with normal black combined with a "Rave Butterscotch" (RAV-2612):
11:41 PM
Aug 4th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
ReMera #1 will come with the following Rims:
12:07 AM
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
A few dress-up parts for the 92 R1 RX-7:
01:36 PM
davylong86 Member Posts: 915 From: waterloo,il Registered: Mar 2014
The RX parts turned out beautiful! did you do that at the shop?
04:09 PM
LornesGT Member Posts: 1356 From: Granite City, IL Registered: Jan 2013
What brand of Candy paint did you choose?
10:06 PM
Aug 5th, 2014
TXOPIE Member Posts: 2734 From: Leonard, TX, USA Registered: Mar 2012
quote Originally posted by davylong86: 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!
05:24 PM