Post by: pgackerman on November 07, 2016, 01:16:36 pm
The title says it all: If money was no object, what would be your dream Fiero?
An '88 with a V8?
A convertible?
The one sitting in your garage?
Feel free to get carried away...
Post by: pgackerman on November 07, 2016, 01:21:06 pm
An '88 GT with T-tops and upgraded A/C
A high output 4 banger in the 200+ HP range that gets over 300 miles/tank.
Smooth 6-speed manual.
Upgraded interior. Not entirely sure what 'upgraded interior' means yet, since I'd like a flowing interior
but don't want to give up my GT instrument cluster cup holders. Maybe a digital dash. Not grey.
Auto up/down windows.
5-spoke rims with run flats so I can ditch the spare and turn the area under the hood into storage.
Also want the tires to fill the gap around the body a bit better and provide that Fiero crouch with the
slightly higher rear end.
The notchie nose.
Great paint job.
Oh, and ABS.
Edits to come as I think about this.
Post by: Fierofool on November 07, 2016, 02:00:00 pm
Post by: TopNotch on November 07, 2016, 03:21:39 pm
A Kansas Racing Products block for my 88 coupe, and a decent 5-speed transmission to handle it.
Post by: Raydar on November 07, 2016, 06:45:59 pm
LS engine (or LFX 3.6 V6) with an F40 6 speed. Power steering. Full BCM with all the creature comforts that my G6 has, including trip computer, TPMS, heated perforated leather seats, etc. ABS.
A/C, of course. Upgraded interior. Kind of like Rob Amida's interior, but with non-Fiero instrumentation. Upgraded sound system with lots of "stealth" speakers and USB/bluetooth.
Edit - And a targa roof. One that doesn't leak.
No. I don't want much. :D
Post by: pgackerman on November 07, 2016, 06:47:44 pm
THAT'S THE SPIRIT! :o
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 07, 2016, 08:08:54 pm
Post by: GrannyLinda on November 08, 2016, 08:15:40 am
Post by: pgackerman on November 08, 2016, 08:42:01 am
A Metallic Red Corvette Convertible
Circa 1984-1988?
I was wondering how many folks would create a Corvette with their dream list.
But wasn't expecting anyone to be quite so blatant! ;D
Post by: Fierofool on November 08, 2016, 01:52:25 pm
Kit car rebodies are very unique. I used to build them, but the manufacturer is usually out of business within a few years, just when you need tech support or specialty parts for repairs. Anyone going with a rebody in my opinion, should select one from a company with a long track history and the car shouldn't be a daily driver.
Post by: pgackerman on November 08, 2016, 03:19:47 pm
Interesting that the next generation of Corvette is supposed to be mid-engine. Only took Chevy 30 years to catch up.
I too drive a Fiero because I like it. It's fun, nimble, and looks great. But I'd like it even more with a few mods. In many ways our little Pontiacs are the perfect kit car. Don't like something? Swap it out.
IMHO the Fiero was doomed to remain an I4 or V6 with the usual more powerful upgrades. But it wouldn't have challenged 'vettes at GM until some V8 Archie guy made a competitor. Even then GM wouldn't have put in a V8. They would have made the Corvette mid-engined.
The Fiero should have been marketed to graduates, with V6 & V8 Cameros positioned as a family sports car, and the Corvette for empty nesters.
Would a convertible have appeared? Probably.
A four seater? Hope not!
Better interior? Oh Yes!
Post by: TopNotch on November 08, 2016, 04:44:35 pm
A four seater? Hope not!A 4-seat Fiero!
Post by: f85gtron on November 08, 2016, 06:16:52 pm
Post by: pgackerman on November 08, 2016, 06:25:11 pm
I'd seen pictures of the four seater on Pennock's. Didn't do the car justice. Looks good.
But I still don't think GM would have put it in production if the Fiero lived.
Post by: Fierofool on November 08, 2016, 06:38:15 pm
You can get an idea from the pictures in Eric's website. The coupe prototype is also shown as a 4-seater.
http://boomtastic.com/gallery/pictures/GM-Photos/prototypes/
I think this is Jenn in the first picture. Warning!!!This link isn't safe for work. Not safe when the wife is present, either.
https://www.google.com/search?q=girls+with+fieros&tbm=isch&imgil=W1qSwO3zERU0fM%253A%253BpWbIMb3cPa3sJM%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fwww.fiero.nl%25252Fforum%25252FForum1%25252FHTML%25252F052657.html&source=iu&pf=m&fir=W1qSwO3zERU0fM%253A%252CpWbIMb3cPa3sJM%252C_&usg=__hZFxII9zfdcELDJ2JtAkWm9vYdU%3D&biw=1280&bih=892&ved=0ahUKEwizmffxo5rQAhWBUSYKHRklBYQQyjcIOQ&ei=V1siWPORBoGjmQGZypSgCA#imgrc=_
Post by: pgackerman on November 08, 2016, 07:01:36 pm
Second link has some of the prettiest Fieros I've ever seen :o
Post by: TopNotch on November 09, 2016, 04:45:29 pm
It's a 4-seater but still a 2-passenger car. I saw a picture of Jenn and another lady in the back seats. The fronts were pushed all the way forward and the seatbacks tipped fully forward. Still had no footroom.
Maybe if you put kid-sized seats in back instead of full size buckets, you could take the wife and a couple of kids on RFTH. ;)
Post by: pgackerman on November 09, 2016, 07:14:36 pm
You've never seen a Mustang's back seats with a 6'+ driver.
Or a G6 convertibles...
No room. The seats are for "insurance purposes" only.
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 09, 2016, 07:18:06 pm
Post by: guitarfreak235 on December 11, 2016, 06:26:18 pm
With a few minor tweaks including...
aluminum LS
performance tires
replace all bushings/wear parts
fresh paint including fixing overspray
sound system (SQ not SPL)
but its still my dream car anyway... at least one of them!
