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Title: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 09, 2016, 09:16:27 pm

This topic is meant to be a place for you to share compliments you've received on your Fiero.  Kind of the flip side of the topic: "Have you seen a Fiero today". 

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 09, 2016, 09:18:51 pm

OK, it wasn't today, it was Saturday.  The owner of a store my wife and I were shopping at asked about my Fiero.  Business was slow so he went outside with us, sat in the car, called it a baby Lambo, and couldn't get over how nice it looked.   Gave him one of the club's cards.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on May 09, 2016, 11:29:09 pm
My most recent incident was a couple of weeks ago when Ron and I were leaving to go down to the Madison Cruise In.  While we were sitting in the thru lane up at the end of the road, a SUV pulled up in the left turn lane.  Both guys were probably in their 30's.  The driver was stretching his neck to see out the passenger side of his truck and the passenger was hanging out gawking at the yellow 86 and the maroon 87.  I could only see the silhouette of the driver through the tinted windows, but the passenger had a huge grin on his face like he really approved of them.

Ray was always coming home telling about how people just drooled over his car everywhere but car shows.  Of course, he drove his car every day, being the only one he had so it got more exposure than the 86 and 87. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: guitarfreak235 on May 10, 2016, 02:23:21 pm
i've been dailying my gt since I got it. (okay, thats only been a few days) but it seems like I have atleast one person ask about it everyday. definitely get a lot of confused/interested looks. much more attention than my shoddy base coupe and formula got for sure
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on May 10, 2016, 10:06:37 pm
I drove the yellow 86 down to Sims Radiator today to get a new radiator for the truck.  When I came out, there were 4 service department employees surrounding it, giving it the once-over.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on March 27, 2017, 07:09:36 pm
Outside ACE Hardware on Washington Rd.  An employee came out to see the car.  Swapped stories.  Gave him a Club Card.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on March 27, 2017, 07:19:36 pm
A Windstream Telephone service man came by today and when he got out of the van, instead of coming to the door, he went over and gave the Fieros some close inspections. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Raydar on March 28, 2017, 09:21:08 am
Was out and about, testing out the exhaust system that I had cobbled together for the coupe. Stopped to fill up the tank (1/4 tank showing. Took 8 gallons.)
A guy from the water department came up and started talking. Said that he had lusted after Fieros for a long time. Didn't have any cards with me, but I gave him our website address.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 01, 2017, 02:38:27 pm

Went to 5 guys for lunch.  First one there and the folks behind the counter asked what type of car I was driving.  They all thought it looked pretty good.

Went to the library afterward and a blond woman in a truck pulls up and asks if that's a Fiero.  Nice conversation followed. 

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on May 01, 2017, 06:03:49 pm

....... and a blond woman in a truck pulls up and asks if that's a Fiero.  Nice conversation followed.

Without photo evidence, it didn't happen!

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Raydar on May 01, 2017, 07:52:39 pm
He may still be uhhhh... conversing.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on May 06, 2017, 12:33:02 pm
Pgackerman and I tormented some corvette guys by taking up the front two parking spots at today's coffee and cars. We actually had some real good interactions, one with a guy that worked at the fiero plant when it closed, another with a guy that buys lots of cars for his hobby...he had one for sale, and another guy that was drooling and mad in love with the 80's. I advised him to be careful what you wish for....the hair might come back!  (I've since lost mine, so no need to worry ;).
A couple honorable mentions are attached.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 06, 2017, 09:22:11 pm


And a Pontiac Racing flag waving Fiero...
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6417196827721992641 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6417196827721992641)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 06, 2017, 09:27:53 pm
PG!  Wow.  In my head, you looked so...different.  I had no idea!

Do the spoiler holes leak?  Is that black part of a racing stripe, or a reflection?
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on May 07, 2017, 07:17:27 am
When Pgackerman unfurled the flag and commenced to raising it on his antennae, i wasn't expecting it and kept going on and on about how good an idea it was. He and his daughter both gave me looks like 'duh!, what else would you do with a Pontiac flag?!'.  And I guess they where right!  It was a very cool idea. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTXVette on May 07, 2017, 07:32:45 am
Saw a Nice Silver car at The Piedmont rd.Church B O P C show yesterday morning, Hung around for a couple Hours but the Owner Never came back that I could tell .I thought they may be Helping with the Show So Didn't meet , Dissapointed, went to 3 Different  Shows and that was the Only Fiero in what was possibly 3-400 cars.  the Marietta show 1,  Canton 0,  Cumming 0 . so where did Ya'll Go?  Today Sunday 5/7/17  a little Show is in Ball Ground across from the Burger Bus in Downtown starts 1ish. As the Man Say's "Come On Down"  OhOhOh  going to look at a buick aluminum 215 V8 to Possibly use in the "Hot Rod"  they only weigh 318 Lbs. so that is a bit lighter then the 3.4 in it Now. and they can be stroked to around 305CI with a crank swap.!!
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 07, 2017, 08:05:25 am
PG!  Wow.  In my head, you looked so...different.  I had no idea!

Do the spoiler holes leak?  Is that black part of a racing stripe, or a reflection?

Didn't include any selfies...

Not sure what stripe you're talking about, so it must be a reflection...

Only had the spoiler holes leak a few drops after a massive rain.  Put some trim trees in there and they hold fine.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 07, 2017, 08:19:01 am
I marked both images:



Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on May 07, 2017, 08:45:56 am
That's the Junior Daughter.  The dark spot is the shadow of someone standing off-camera.  You can see the continuation on the ground.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 07, 2017, 08:55:13 am
Figured she wasn't PG.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 07, 2017, 09:32:44 am

Sorry to disappoint you.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 07, 2017, 09:38:39 am
LOL!  No.

Nice Fiero, though.  My favorite color.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on May 09, 2017, 10:43:21 pm
I picked up the granddaughter at Pre-K today and had to stop by the grocery store on the way home.  As we came oot of the store, I saw a man and woman posing on either side of the yellow 86.  They looked to be well into their 50's.  An early teenager was taking their picture.  As we approached, they were walking up another lane and I shouted across, "It's for sale!"  The guy shouted back something about a nice car but the kid's too young.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: TopNotch on May 10, 2017, 02:46:15 pm
Today I was standing next to my yellow Fiero in the work parking lot, holding down one of the sail panels (because the double-stick tape keeps coming loose, and I had put some plastic epoxy under it). A nice older lady in a late model car drove up, and asked if she could take a picture of my "P-car". I said OK, but that I'd have to stand there, because I was  holding some glue. She explained that she used to work at the Fiero plant, and how it was a different working environment from other car plants. She said she later got transferred to a plant in Florida. She took a couple of pictures (from different angles). I told her about the club (but couldn't give her anything in writing, since I was holding down the sail panel). Maybe she'll remember and log on.
BTW, For those of you who don't know, "P-car" (or actually "P-body") is the internal GM designation for a Fiero.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 10, 2017, 03:08:37 pm

Cool!
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on May 12, 2017, 09:02:01 am

Yesterday, as I was getting in my car, a Navy guy in shark-camos came over and checked out my car. 
"Don't see these around.  Nice", he said.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Roger on May 12, 2017, 02:39:45 pm
I hope she does log in and tells us some stories!

Today I was standing next to my yellow Fiero in the work parking lot, holding down one of the sail panels (because the double-stick tape keeps coming loose, and I had put some plastic epoxy under it). A nice older lady in a late model car drove up, and asked if she could take a picture of my "P-car". I said OK, but that I'd have to stand there, because I was  holding some glue. She explained that she used to work at the Fiero plant, and how it was a different working environment from other car plants. She said she later got transferred to a plant in Florida. She took a couple of pictures (from different angles). I told her about the club (but couldn't give her anything in writing, since I was holding down the sail panel). Maybe she'll remember and log on.
BTW, For those of you who don't know, "P-car" (or actually "P-body") is the internal GM designation for a Fiero.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on August 12, 2017, 07:10:21 pm

Shoulda posted this first story about a month ago, but I was heading out on my Summer vacation (Saw amongst other things, America's Packard Museum in Dayton.  Not to be confused with The National Packard Museum, which is not in Dayton). 

I'd just finished a class in Harlem Georgia | Birthplace of Oliver Hardy, when a father and son who are restoring a building came over to ask about my car.  Chatted for awhile and gave them both GA Fiero Club cards.  They were impressed and surprised how inexpensive Fieros are. 

The second story happened Sunday.  I dragged my wife to nearby Clark's Hill Lake and forced her to take pictures of my car for the Fiero Store calendar (She has a new camera).  Told her she could add Calendar Car to her resume if one of her photos was selected.  Anyway, a guy drove over and asked if I was getting ready to sell, "Nice looking car", he said.

The Fiero Stories keep going...

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 17, 2017, 08:28:00 am
I took this week as ”vacation”, which means I worked less, mostly from home.  I did have to run by a client's business yesterday afternoon, though.  I drove the Fiero.  About an hour into the job, a group of guys asked me if the ''GTR-5” was mine.  Apparently, quite a fan, but I wasn't sure that they knew it's a Fiero.  Since the engine dies if you don't keep the throttle open, among other issues, I was a bit glad he didn't show up when I left.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Roger on November 17, 2017, 07:47:41 pm
Just tell 'em it has a high-lift cam and won't idle low.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 17, 2017, 08:08:56 pm
It doesn't really idle at all.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on November 21, 2017, 11:48:57 am
Probably...
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 21, 2017, 05:01:10 pm
I'm not sure what they were trying to accomplish, but I hope that isn't yours.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on November 21, 2017, 05:33:33 pm
It's mine and it's been accomplished already. ;)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 21, 2017, 05:42:09 pm
Um, what were you doing?  It looks as if the rear end was bashed in, and I see the rear suspension (tri-links) hanging down.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Raydar on November 21, 2017, 06:32:35 pm
Um, what were you doing? 
...

I think that would be "taking delivery".

Took me a few to figure out what I was looking at. Then I remembered...
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 21, 2017, 07:02:06 pm
I do seem to remember a pic like this.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on November 21, 2017, 08:33:44 pm
If you're gonna learn how to fly, you've got to get pushed out of the nest. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on December 16, 2017, 07:44:38 pm
Got my daughter to stay with the wife while I ran to Athens in the 87, today.  When stopped at a light on Epps Bridge Rd., I was behind a little Miata.  The guy had his top down.  He looked in the mirror then turned around and looked back between the head rests, gave a little nod, smiled and gave me a thumbs up. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on December 16, 2017, 07:54:18 pm

Cool.
 8)
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Post by: GTXVette on December 17, 2017, 06:35:13 am
dude is that the car Paul Fenner had for Sale?   Good start for a project car.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on January 08, 2018, 11:51:43 am

We had three Fieros at Coffee & Cars in Augusta on Saturday.  Two 88's and an '85. 

So many folks came by and chatted with us that I didn't get to see many of the other vehicles.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 08, 2018, 06:28:38 pm
What, no pics?
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: f85gtron on January 09, 2018, 02:02:04 pm
As you wish...

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Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 09, 2018, 02:53:56 pm
Nice!  Whose is the yellow '88?
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on January 15, 2018, 03:14:28 pm

Late, but not never...
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/album/6511372535540434337/6511372544127615666?authkey=CM_Eno3759flHQ (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/album/6511372535540434337/6511372544127615666?authkey=CM_Eno3759flHQ)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on January 21, 2018, 08:18:27 am

Took an auto repair class yesterday.  Afterward the mechanic and one of the guys in the class took a look at my car.  Brought back many memories for them and I was accused of, "...being the one with money."
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: TopNotch on January 21, 2018, 08:21:40 am
I replaced a spark coil on my yellow Fiero yesterday. It had been sitting since before the cold spell because it developed a miss. People will be seeing it again soon.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 21, 2018, 08:22:45 am
When I got to the hotel yesterday, the lady at reception noticed my Fiero.  She asked some questions about it.  For some reason, she assumed it was fast, since I had it on a trailer.  I explained, then turned around to look at my Fiero, which had several people taking note.
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Post by: Fierofool on January 23, 2018, 04:55:49 pm
Was at the parts store today picking up gaskets and bolts for the EGR kits and as I was leaving, a guy in a Buick Lacrosse was pulling in.  He stopped beside me, flashing a big smile and gave me a thumbs up. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 24, 2018, 10:52:55 pm
While waiting for a red light to change its color, a car pulled up next to me.  The guy in the passenger seat indicated he wanted me to roll down my window.  After I complied, he asked, "Is that a Pontiac Fiero?"

"Yes."

He then stated, "I thought they quit making those."

Nope, they still make white Fieros.
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Post by: Roger on January 25, 2018, 08:02:38 am
At a stoplight on 53 @ I-85, pulled up next to a guy in a beautiful blue '69 Chevelle. We pointed at each others cars and gave each other a thumbs up.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 26, 2018, 04:54:13 pm
Going through a toll booth, the attendant complimented me on my "Porsche".  No matter what I said, I coildn't convince him it wasn't a Porsche.  He insisted my Fiero was a 944 Porsche, and that I'd know, if I was a car guy.
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Post by: Raydar on January 26, 2018, 08:06:10 pm
Had a guy tell me that mine looked like a 911. He knew better, but I thanked him anyway.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on February 02, 2018, 10:08:36 am

Received a couple of thumbs up from some delivery truck drivers while washing my car.

Looking' good for Coffee & Cars on Saturday.
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Post by: f85gtron on February 02, 2018, 11:30:28 am

Received a couple of thumbs up from some delivery truck drivers while washing my car.

Looking' good for Coffee & Cars on Saturday.
Was it the car or the white t shirt and short shorts?
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on February 02, 2018, 12:53:13 pm

How disturbing...

...didn't consider my attire...

...but they were looking at the car.

Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on February 12, 2018, 04:52:57 pm

TWO Fiero compliments today!

First came after an interview.  I was asked how I got into Fieros and told how nice mine looks. 

Second came while driving home, the guy in the car next to me yells, "BEST OF THE 80's right there!"



Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 12, 2018, 07:08:35 pm
Great.  Maybe they'd like to buy a Fiero.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on February 12, 2018, 07:17:44 pm

Let's avoid crazy talk...  :o
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Post by: f85gtron on February 13, 2018, 06:06:40 am
I dunno.  Alf was pretty good too.  But I'd say that's closer to a Plymouth reliant and our car is closer to Eddie van Halen (not van Halen, the whole band, but just the guitarist.)  Sorry hall and oats, you just didn't make the grade lol.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 14, 2018, 10:00:00 pm
https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/album/6417196827721992641/6417196884509667938 (https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/album/6417196827721992641/6417196884509667938)

From the other pictures I saw, this is a REALLY nice Fiero!
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Post by: pgackerman on February 15, 2018, 07:09:49 am
Yes, it is.  ;)
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Post by: GTXVette on March 16, 2018, 06:46:05 pm
 Ok, I couldn't catch him Because of traffic on Hwy. 92 but a Black Fastback on Wade Green Rd. about 1:30 P Today.
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Post by: GTXVette on March 16, 2018, 06:51:32 pm
If someone has a Fiero in the Driveway  on Google Earth,  Are They a Celebrity. Was Maping my trip to Harold Weeks and when the Address came up A White Fiero was there.
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Post by: TopNotch on March 16, 2018, 09:03:22 pm
His is white.
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: pgackerman on April 05, 2018, 07:14:50 am


While doing a Back Roads Georgia tour, http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=3112.0 (http://www.gafiero.org/bbs/index.php?topic=3112.0), my Fiero received a thumbs-up from an S2000 driver on I-20.  My wife and I stopped at the Square in Washington, GA while a Flea Market was going on.  We had lunch before checking out the market, but when we came back - not going to the Fiero - one of the vendors asked what year my Fiero is.  His uncle worked for GM and brought a new '84 to the house right after they came out.  His Uncle wouldn't let him drive it, but noted his sister could!

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Post by: pgackerman on April 19, 2018, 08:41:31 pm
Picked my daughter up at school today.  An 8th grader came out and looked at my car -  :o - stunned.  Raised my headlights to him.
 Then he ran in and got his mother who came out and talked to me for about ten minutes about how much she love-d/s Fieros.  Mentioned the club.    They're looking for a convertible.  Which means Fieros are probably out.
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Post by: Fierofool on May 18, 2018, 07:46:35 pm
Picked up Pat's Formula today in preparation for tomorrow's scouting trip.  Drove it down to the school to pick up Tegan and then we went to Dairy Queen for our Friday ritual of ice cream and jibber-jabber about the week's school activities.  As I was backing out, a man of about 40 came out, gave a good hard look at the Fiero and gave 2 thumbs up. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 27, 2018, 07:24:52 am
Yep.  My daughter was riding with me, and was having fun smiling and otherwise acknowledging the recognition.
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Post by: pgackerman on June 05, 2018, 09:57:21 pm

I've been working at another site this week.  Parked next to the curb, which happens to be near the smoking area.  Every time I went to my car I received compliments.  A few folks came over for a closer examination.  One was surprised the engine was in the back.  Did get asked if it was for sale and one guy told me about the '85 he use to own. 

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Post by: f85gtron on June 06, 2018, 05:21:54 am
I get this text from our environmental compliance lady in our safety dept today:
"Boy there are some nice cars sitting here... 😉"



I've still got cats in Augusta to take to the shelter...
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Post by: Fierofool on July 01, 2018, 11:37:09 am
Yesterday while Scott and I were fueling up, there was a Z06 and a V8 Lamborghini present.  The guy in the 'Vette on the other side of the pump from Scott gave him a good compliment on his car.  There was another guy that was going over to scope out the Lambo and gave us compliments as he passed. 

On my way home, I came to a 4-way stop.  Two guys stopped at the sign to the right and the driver opened his window and gave me a high thumbs up. 
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Post by: scottb on July 01, 2018, 11:53:16 am
One of them also said that Charlie's sounds like it has a V8
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 01, 2018, 01:33:09 pm
Cool.  Too bad more kids aren't into cars.
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Post by: pgackerman on July 20, 2018, 05:25:34 pm

Driving home in the right hand lane I'm being (nearly) tailgated.  A few miles down the road I get in the left hand turn lane and the guy passes me on the right with a big smile and a thumbs-up.

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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 20, 2018, 05:28:23 pm
Fieros are coming back!
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 20, 2018, 07:48:52 pm
I guess so.  I took him for a short drive, then let him drive it back.  We talked for a bit.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 20, 2018, 06:25:43 pm
I was driving along, being a good citizen, when I saw a police SUV at an intersection.  As I passed in front of him, he stared at me, ans slowly lowered his sunglasses.  I drove on by.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 28, 2018, 04:11:55 pm

Home HVAC is being fixed today.  Repairman & his wife are doing the work as I'm writing.   She saw my Fiero in the driveway and said, "NICE!". 

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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2018, 06:33:58 pm
Interesting.  His wife must be mechanically inclined.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 28, 2018, 07:36:02 pm

This has been a good Fiero day.  Went to Diablo's for dinner and there was a note on my car:

"Very nice car.. message me on facebook" followed by the name.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 28, 2018, 07:37:09 pm
Interesting.  His wife must be mechanically inclined.

I was chatting with them later, she had a mega-HP Camaro.  Thought she said 750HP.  Decided my ears were clogged.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 28, 2018, 07:50:20 pm
She should bring it by.  Your eyes aren't clogged.
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Post by: Fierofool on September 28, 2018, 08:40:37 pm
Isn't one of the newer Camaros somewhere around 700 HP?

I have Melissa's old Santa Fe stored at my house after their HOA said no vehicle could be parked in the drive for more than 24 hours.  She has it for sale and this afternoon a lady, her Father and Brother came over to see the SUV.  The Father and Brother only glanced at the Santa Fe and spend the better of the half-hour salivating over my Fieros, especially the yellow 86.  Glad it was almost dark so they couldn't see all the flaws. 
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Post by: pgackerman on October 01, 2018, 11:19:20 am
Heard the guard at work say, "Awesome" while passing through the gate.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 06, 2018, 09:23:33 am
It always makes me feel good, when people appreciate my Fiero, and the work I put into maintaining it.  I'm sure most of us ferl that way.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 08, 2018, 02:56:16 pm
I had to run down to the pharmacy to pick up a prescription refill and I drove the yellow 86.  My pharmacy is in one of those grocery store superstores.  Kroger, to be precise.  Like most grocery stores and WalMart, they have large crosswalk areas in front of the entrances.

As I approached the crosswalk area, I had to stop for the continuous line of people entering and exiting.  About the time they would stop from one direction, here would come a bunch from the other, so I had to sit and wait for at least a minute.  One lady, upon exiting, spotted the car and took a sharp left and headed for me.  I swear she took enough time walking around the front and alongside to have filled out a car show check sheet.  Big smile on her face.  As she passed by, that big smile of hers transferred to me as she said loudly "I just love it"!

Then as I passed that entrance, there was a sidewalk burger vendor about to put a meat patty on a bun.  He stopped dead stroke and watched me as I drove by.  Made this dreary overcast day really brighten up.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 08, 2018, 07:10:36 pm
Helped my day, too.
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Post by: Formula Owner on October 10, 2018, 11:50:20 am
One day last week, an MR2 Spyder pulled into the turn lane next to me... very slowly. I could tell he was checking out my Formula. We had our windows down, and he said, "I always wanted one of those 'back in the day'".

Monday of this week, as I was walking to my car to go home, my boss' boss (who's only been here a couple of months) was walking through the parking lot, and said, "I wondered who that Fiero belonged to". Turns out, he's a big gearhead. We talked cars & motorcycles for about 20 minutes. He thinks I should turbocharge it. He also has a track car. A Volvo. Station wagon. Turbocharged. AWD. Lowered with aftermarket wheels and an LSD. And I thought *I* had an unusual car.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 10, 2018, 01:03:26 pm
That Volvo must be wild.  When I was doing a PDX at Road Atlanta, the race immediately prior to us going on the track was totally overpowered by a Volvo wagon, until he blew a tire.  I have no idea what he had in it, but it had quiet mufflers, as all the cars out there were supposed to be street legal vehicles.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 10, 2018, 01:04:40 pm
Some years ago, Volvo let us try their new (then) wagon.  I remember doing burnouts with it.  That's about all I remember.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 12, 2018, 09:45:48 pm
Tonight when my daughter came to pick up my granddaughter, the little one asked me to come to dinner with them.  As we went out to the cars, she put her backpack and other school stuff into her Mom's car then came back to me.  Said she wanted to ride with me.

After dinner, on the way back home, I had to stop at WalMart to get gas for the trip to the workshop and meeting tomorrow.  Because my daughter had lost copies of all my debit cards and they had to be canceled, I only had cash to pay for fuel.  As I was getting out to prepay at the cashier, a young man from the other side of the pump walked by and said to me something like "Hey, I like your car".  He prepaid and then I prepaid and when I got back to the pump, the other two guys that were in the SUV with him were giving it a once-over.  They didn't say anything but just smiled and nodded. 

Thank you MikeMac for the alignment that allows me to enjoy this thing more often. 
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Post by: pgackerman on October 13, 2018, 04:29:34 pm

There I was at Mule Days (Yes, it's really a thing https://muledaysouthernheritagefestival.org/ (https://muledaysouthernheritagefestival.org/)) looking at the car show wearing my Georgia Fiero Club shirt when someone asks me if I'm the guy who brought the Fiero to the car show on the square in Washington (I am) a few months ago.  We chatted for awhile and he kept telling me how nice my car is.  Then he explained to his wife how the engine is in the back.

Nice to be remembered.

Didn't bring my Fiero today since I had two passengers.
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Post by: PK on October 14, 2018, 03:00:40 pm
Haa mule days brilliant!

One of my jobs is as a horse dentist.  I did some training in the US of A where I had my first mule encounter.   They are made of some tough stuff!! 
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Post by: HarryT on October 15, 2018, 01:50:35 am
Today we took The Little Black Car up in the mountains to buy apples.  When we pulled in two young men came over to see the car.  One knew quite a bit about Fieros  but the other new nothing.  They wanted to see the motor, under the front hood and inside.  They took pictures and had me crank it up so they could hear it. They both said it looked like it had just came off the showroom floor.
The younger one was driving a Nissan Go Fast car.  He wanted to know if I wanted to sell it and I told them no, as it has been in my family since new and will stay.  He asked what I would ask for it if it was for sale and I said the value is going up for all original, Fieros and if it was for sale I would be adking $6500.  He gave me his card and said if I changed my mind he had the cash.
I guess the market is finally going up on our cars.
Harry




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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 15, 2018, 07:31:33 am
I disremember.  Is your Fiero an L4 or V6?

Fieros have a timeless look, for sure.
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Post by: Raydar on October 15, 2018, 01:39:09 pm
That's good news, Harry. They are less and less common, and commanding more respect.
Good to see you. Take care!
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Post by: Fierofool on October 15, 2018, 04:50:46 pm
Harry, you missed the Run, so we're doing a Rerun for you on the 27th. 
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Post by: HarryT on October 16, 2018, 01:20:34 am
GTRS - It has a V6.
Raydar - Thanks.
Charlie - You know how it is, every time I see a car ahead of me or in my rear view  my brain and foot say CHALLENGE.  I replaced my front tires a month or so back and yesterday before we went up in the mountains I noticed the rears are starting to get small cracks after 11 years, so I will have to replace them before I follow you.  We are a little financially strapped right now but if I can figure out where to pull it from I will join you guys.  Karin says she would really like to make the run.  We will see and I will let you know.
Harry
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Post by: Fierofool on October 16, 2018, 08:56:20 am
I'm probably going to be bringing up the rear.  Just got the 86SE somewhat straightened out but have never had it into the mountains.  I'll be taking it easy until I'm more confident that it's stable.  I'll also likely have my 7 year old granddaughter with me, so safety is of a higher priority for me. 
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Post by: TopNotch on October 16, 2018, 12:49:06 pm
Today as I got out of my car (yellow t-top) to visit a store on the way to work, a guy who had just gotten out of a truck gave it a real close look, then went about his business.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 19, 2018, 10:03:50 pm
I took a guy for a short drive in my Fiero, at his request.  He says the Fiero was his dream car, growing up.  He has a G8, now.  It was a cool day, and traffic was light.  I pushed it a bit through some curves, let it drift about 85 feet, and had the poor guy gasping.  He's looking for a Fiero.
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Post by: pgackerman on October 23, 2018, 08:05:29 pm
Took a drive down to Millen, GA and the Honey Cafe -- Great Cheesecake and lunch.  Did I say Great Cheesecake?

In my driveway a Miss Utilities guy -- the ones who paint lines in your yard -- walks over and tells me how great my car looks.

Same thing happens while filling up on the way out.

In Millen, my wife and I watched two guys give my car a once over a few times.

That's Fiero Appreciation!


BTW, over 31 mpg on very back roads usually doing 55 mph.


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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 23, 2018, 10:03:36 pm
Miss Utilities?  Ours is USCIS, or some such thing.
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Post by: pgackerman on October 24, 2018, 08:25:25 am

The utility line markers were called miss utilities where i use to live.  Can't think of what they're called in Georgia -- just figured Miss Utilities got the idea across.

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Post by: Fierofool on October 24, 2018, 09:20:49 am
Miss Utilities?  Ours is USCIS, or some such thing.

There's something similar to that in this area.  There are also other companies that do the same thing. 
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Post by: TopNotch on October 24, 2018, 12:08:55 pm
It's called "Miss Dig" around here.
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Post by: Fierofool on October 24, 2018, 02:22:44 pm
I had a birthday lunch with Tegan at her school, today.  On the way back while stopped at a light, a lady in a C class Mercedes sedan was stopped beside me.  She tooted her horn and rolled down her window.  I thought she was probably going to ask directions, but to my surprise, she told me that she liked my little yellow car. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 27, 2018, 09:06:47 pm
I took my Fiero to Johnny Brock's Dungeon.  Yeah, it got noticed.  But people thought it was a DeLorean!
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Post by: Fierofool on October 27, 2018, 09:27:06 pm
Bunches of people saw our Fieros, today.  Some spun around in their tracks as we passed.  One grabbed his camera and tried to get a shot as we passed.  One pulled into the rest stop and was photographing us as we were pulling away.  Folks at The Dragons Den gift shop swarmed Budgetman72's car then rolled in another GT with a 400HP SC engine.  More about all this in the RFTH 23 Rerun thread.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 27, 2018, 09:33:24 pm
Yeah, I'm sure Budgetman's Fiero turns heads.
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Post by: pgackerman on October 30, 2018, 06:57:36 pm

Yesterday, drove my Fiero all around town to appts and such... and no one noticed.  Not even one thumbs up!

Today I was redeemed.

My wife and I met my daughter at a BBQ place where banana pudding counts as a side.  We all had to drive separately.  I had my Fiero and my wife had her 2011 Mustang convertible with the top down.  We parked a space apart. 

When we went inside these two guys ask if that's my red car out there and what year, engine, etc, etc. etc and he told me about his '66 GTO back in Arizona. 

Not one mention of the Mustang....   Which I'm happy to report I was smart enough not to point out to my wife.

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Post by: HarryT on November 03, 2018, 01:22:33 am
Took the "Little Black Car" to work on Thursday for the first time in a couple of years.  We have all new kitchen staff at the club house.  A few of the young men gathered around  and made comments like Cool, Classic and Sweet.  The younger generation seem to have good taste.
Harry
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 03, 2018, 08:01:53 am
Do they drive?
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Post by: HarryT on November 04, 2018, 12:35:17 am
They are in their early 20's.  They seem to all like German cars.  One has an Audi, one has a Bimmer and the other has a VW GT I.  The golf cart crew are also in their early 20's and late teens but they almost all drive pickups.  They also noticed the Fiero and made good comments about it.
Harry
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 04, 2018, 12:39:27 am
I know where they could find 3 Fieros--and maybe a fourth.
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Post by: Fierofool on January 06, 2019, 06:27:46 pm
Pulled into WalMart today to get some of that $1.83/gal. gasoline in the yellow car.  People were lined up at the tanks.  Behind me was an Accura Sedan.  When I got to the pump, a lady looking to be in her 60's got out of the Accura and asked if she could look at my Fiero.  She hadn't seen one in years.  She said she had always liked and wanted one, but her husband was a Nissan 280Z enthusiast. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 06, 2019, 09:59:15 pm
I hate waiting for gas.  Costco always has lines, so I go elsewhere.  There is a walmart gas station, but I've never used it.  I usually get gas across the street.

We went for a drive, and stopped at a restaurant.  Someone saw my Fiero, and called another Fiero person.  He came to look.
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Post by: pgackerman on January 26, 2019, 07:33:40 pm

Not my Fiero, but great Fiero appreciation:

Cars and Coffee Car Show in Hinesville GA today, 118 entries, I took home a top 20 award. Judges were all over the Fiero, hadnt seen one in years, and never one sbc V8 swapped. The McLaren didn't get one, all new stock at a custom car show isnt worthy I guess...lol.

From:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/2204429635/permalink/10157083800564636/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/2204429635/permalink/10157083800564636/)
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Post by: pgackerman on February 21, 2019, 07:31:37 pm

While pulling into Kroger a guy in a truck yelled, "Nice!"

While pumping gas a young guy walks by and tells me, "That's a beautiful car. "
He had trouble believing it's an '88 Pontiac.  "That's a Pontiac?", he asked twice.

BTW, 24 mpg rounded down.
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Post by: pgackerman on April 24, 2019, 11:02:51 am

Yesterday, while filling up, the attendant had to check my car out.  Popped the deck and hood.  Showed off the interior.

Told him to check out the Club.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 24, 2019, 06:39:57 pm
Well, I hope he does.  Maybe he'll buy a Fiero.
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Post by: Fierofool on May 19, 2019, 08:35:50 pm
During the RFTH 24 Scouting Run, I was waiting on Pat to arrive at our starting point.  A guy came out of the RaceTrac and complimented the car.  Then at our first gas stop in South Carolina another dude commented on it and that there was another one over on the other side of the station just like it. 

As we pulled into our lunch stop, a man was standing outside the restaurant and he started up a conversation about the cars.  Asking about the years, etc.  Our waiter, a young man, actually knew what they were and asked if it was OK to take a picture of them. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 19, 2019, 09:37:42 pm
I was just talking with a guy about my Fiero.  I took him for a short ride.  He drives a camry, so I went through a small curve at speed, then put him back is his seat a bit.
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Post by: Fierofool on July 07, 2019, 11:22:08 pm
Friday I went up to Scott's shop and on my way back I stopped at the Krispy Kreme store at Mall of Georgia.  As I was about to leave a young man came running out of the store.  He wanted to know if I had a moment to tell him about the car.  He knew a little about Fieros, but had always wanted one.  Most of all, he wanted to know how they handled.  He's interested in driving his Subaru with us (might have been a Legacy).  He was so interested that he ran out of the store and left his order.  The clerk brought it out to him. 

As we finished our coversation I turned to get back in and a lady on the other side said she thought that was a really neat and pretty car.  She asked questions about the year and make and was impressed by it's condition. 

Saturday as Pat, Scott and I were having lunch, there were several people who parked near us really gave the cars a good looking over.  As we got back into commerce after sitting in a long line of I-85 traffic, we stopped to let the cars cool down a bit.  Another young man who drove a Toyota MR2 came over to talk with us.  He's also interested.  I believe he said his dad had owned one when he was just a little kid so he didn't remember much about them. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 07, 2019, 11:26:00 pm
Did you ask the MR2 guy to run RFTH?
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Post by: Fierofool on July 07, 2019, 11:36:10 pm
Yes we did and gave him a club card to contact us.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 21, 2019, 10:38:41 pm
We had stopped at a restaurant.  Through the window, we watched a couple thoroughly check out my Fiero, then come into the redtaurant.  As we were leaving, the couple stopped me, and asked a lot of questions.  They have an '85 GT with a luggage rack.  Purchased 30 years ago, but recently broke the clutch cable, so parked since then.
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Post by: TopNotch on July 21, 2019, 11:43:09 pm
Clutch cable?
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 21, 2019, 11:44:15 pm
Probably either the shift or select cable.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 21, 2019, 11:45:50 pm
I should add that he was aware of Fiero clubs in Texas, but had never been involved in a Fiero club.  He had never heard of PFF, either.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 28, 2019, 08:40:03 am
My Fiero got checked out by some guys on bikes.  They stayed alongside my Fiero for a while, looking it over, then gave a thumbs-up, and rode on.

Later, two boys who appeared to be in their teens said, "Wow!", and watched as my Fiero slowly drove by.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on July 29, 2019, 07:27:02 pm
While driving on the highway, several vehicles slowed to give my Fiero a look.  The drivers gave me a thumbs-up, and drove on.  My favorite was a newer Charger (with the tail lights that look like the Challenger tail lights) whose driver indicated that he wanted me to pull over.  I did, and we talked for a bit.  I made sure to pull into a gas station so I could fill up while we talked, rather than have my Fiero look as if it broke down.

He was very interested in the engine.
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Post by: Fierofool on September 07, 2019, 08:11:35 pm
Had to make a trip into Near-Atlanta this morning and stopped for fuel.  A 50ish guy came from the other end of the service station to look at and talk about the 87. 

On the way back, the 4-lane state highway was a little congested.  I picked up on a car a little distance back that was weaving his way through traffic and in about a mile he was right behind me in the left lane.  Since I was keeping up with the lane and passing people in the right lane, I stayed there.  In about 2 more miles as we neared a red light, he moved into the right lane, ran to the rear side of me a little and I saw his window come down.  Then he pulled up beside me as we slowed down.  I got a big thumbs up from a young man in a tastefully done tricked out Honda except for the big wing. 
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Post by: pgackerman on September 14, 2019, 08:35:17 pm

Drove down to Statesboro today.  Received thumbs-up twice on the way down.  When we returned, a customer at a gas station told me he use to own an '87.  I told him about the club.  Then the gas-guy came over and looked my car over.  Finally, at the last big intersection before my neighborhood a guy in an SUV gave me multiple thumbs-up and other gestures of the positive variety.

 Good Fiero Day. 

BTW, 26 MPG after the car sat for a week, then took me to work twice, and then to Statesboro and back.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 14, 2019, 08:38:32 pm
I'm no MPG expert, but sitting for a week doesn't change MPG much, as long as the tank is full.
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Post by: Fierofool on September 14, 2019, 09:33:44 pm
Are you sure?  When we lived in Atlanta my 62 Bonneville would sometimes use  whole tank while sitting in the parking lot at night. 😀
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 14, 2019, 09:35:09 pm
I have a .22 that will fix those leaks, if used properly.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 14, 2019, 09:53:15 pm

Stop and go traffic through a checkpoint and 4-way stop signs at work probably affected my mileage more than the car sitting a week.
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Post by: Fierofool on September 20, 2019, 12:13:04 pm
In SC a Dodge RT pulled alongside with his nose even with my door and ran there for a moment as we went up and down the rolling hills.  As he pulled away I saw his window rolling up.  Listening to the exhaust of the C8 Prototype maybe.

In Travelers Rest a young man approaching on an extended rear cycle made a left turn in front at a light.  Nodded and gave a thumbs up.

Pulled into the Spinx station and a woman on the sidewalk complimented and said her first car was an 85 GT.

Then another guy walked past and complimented the car.  Making my day.  Think I'll stay here for a while.
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Post by: HarryT on September 20, 2019, 05:02:17 pm
We are in Germany right now.  The Little Black Car is locked away in its barn in SC under a car cover.  I certainly hope no one has saw it today.
Harry
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 20, 2019, 05:29:37 pm
Then another guy walked past and complimented the car.  Making my day.  Think I'll stay here for a while.

Don't stay too long,
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 20, 2019, 05:29:55 pm
We are in Germany right now.  The Little Black Car is locked away in its barn in SC under a car cover.  I certainly hope no one has saw it today.
Harry

Gonna meet up w/Donster?
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Post by: HarryT on September 20, 2019, 06:12:24 pm
We have been planning to get together for over a year but our return schedule and his will be cutting it real close but we are still hoping it works out.
Harry
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 29, 2019, 01:50:24 pm
A guy slowed as he walked my my Fiero, so I said "hi".  The guy stopped, returned yhe greeting, then gave my Fiero a once-over.  He asked me what year my Fiero was.  He seemed surprised, then asked if mine was one of the first.  He indicated that he thought Fieros were made until a few years ago, and had thought mine was at least a 2010 model.

The guy appeared to be in his 60's, so old enough to remember when Fieros were made.
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Post by: NoMad on September 29, 2019, 09:54:34 pm
During yesterday's test driving we stopped at a Kroger. Guy who is a parts distributor stopped and talked to me fpr about 10 minutes about the car and my plans for it. He remembers them when they were new and cool rather than retro and cool as he put it.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 13, 2019, 10:44:41 pm
Yes, a guy asked me questions about my Fiero for about 2 hours.  Apparently, there are no Fiero clubs in South Dakota.

I ended up giving rides to 3 people.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 14, 2019, 07:12:55 pm
My Fiero was parked at the auto parts store.  I saw a small Mercedes pull up next to my Fiero, and the driver got out to take a look.

After I bought a set of fuses, I went out to my Fiero.  The guy said something to the effect that seeing a car in front of a parts store pretty much told you what you needed to know about that car.  I responded that it was just like his Mercedes, then got into mine, backed out, and told him, "except that, after I drive off, your Mercedes will still be there."
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Post by: pgackerman on October 14, 2019, 08:18:58 pm
 ;D
Rolling on floor laughing!

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Post by: Fierofool on October 14, 2019, 08:32:22 pm
I like that.  You might have added "This is the only car I have.  The one you couldn't drive here tells more about it than the one you did drive."
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 14, 2019, 08:49:08 pm
That wouldn't be true, though.  I have 2 trucks that I drive.  The likelihood of him seeing me in one of them is high.  It'd eventually get around that I'd told a lie.

The Mercedes owner still had to walk past several other customers who had heard what was said, into the store, do his stuff, and leave.  They say, "Make your words soft and sweet; you may have to eat them later."
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 09, 2019, 06:32:29 pm
Yes.  An old man called me over to tell me that he used to have an '84, but he suspected mine was a V6.  'Spect he's right.
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Post by: TopNotch on November 09, 2019, 07:39:47 pm
A tow truck saw my Fiero today. Coming home from the meeting, my temp warning light came on, and the gauge was near the top. So I pulled over as soon as I could and called AAA.
As soon as i got home, I found the problem. The short hose from the engine area to the driver side coolant tube was cut. It seems someone has replaced it before, and used the wrong hose, which was too long, and was buckled towards a metal edge, which eventually cut it.
Tomorrow should be a good enough day to replace it.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 09, 2019, 07:42:47 pm
No flow issues, previously?
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Post by: TopNotch on November 09, 2019, 08:15:41 pm
No flow issues, previously?
Nope.
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Post by: Fierofool on November 09, 2019, 10:08:52 pm
The only hose we've been able to find to replace that one is a rhino flex hose and it is a little too long, but the sizes of the ends is correct.  My 86 and Aerodon both have them and they are buckled downward, not toward any other objects. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 09, 2019, 10:10:37 pm
Hmmm.  Mine supposedly has a new hose.  It does not appear to be buckled on top.  Maybe I should chdck the other end.

Why not trim the hose?
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Post by: TopNotch on November 09, 2019, 10:27:50 pm
If I have to, I'll use some of that corrugated do-it-yourself hose I got for the 3800 car.
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Post by: PK on November 10, 2019, 02:53:41 am
If you are after the standard hose, it is listed on Fiero sails list of hoses.  I know you have a big boys enjun so possibly standard won't help?

I found by many cross-references and the desire to avoid massive import costs that a few of the hoses are also fitted to alfa Romeo spiders.

 
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Post by: Fierofool on December 23, 2019, 11:23:30 am
A friend of Roger's sent this to him.

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Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 23, 2019, 05:40:09 pm
Cool!  Looks like the crowd taking gifts to the needy families.
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Post by: Fierofool on December 23, 2019, 08:02:23 pm
We had just left the first family and were on our way to lunch before going to the second family. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 23, 2019, 08:20:43 pm
Really cool that he caught a pic of this
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Post by: pgackerman on December 26, 2019, 06:12:23 pm

Red Fiero GT in Coosa, GA near the Floyd County Border.  Seen parked at a home off 101.
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Post by: pgackerman on February 12, 2020, 07:01:42 pm

Received a thumbs up while filling up.
Guy asked if I kept my car garaged.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 12, 2020, 08:28:16 pm
2 days ago, someone did.  I got a citation as proof.  I'm beginning to think the officer does not like Fieros.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on August 31, 2020, 08:17:50 pm
I had a guy on a motorcycle pull up next to my Fiero today, smile, and give me a thumbs up.
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Post by: The Art Doctor on September 02, 2020, 07:47:44 am
Been driving mine all over the place and getting nothing but positives.  Not one they catch on fire reference. Lots of I have not seen one of those in a long while comments.  Probably helps the air is broken and I'm driving with the windows down so they can yell at me from the other lane.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 02, 2020, 08:03:21 am
At that point in time, my AC was working, so my windows were up.
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Post by: Fierofool on September 07, 2020, 02:46:00 pm
Yesterday on the way home from Caffeine and Octane, the two guys in the Volvo, then today, the granddaughter wanted to go for a long Fiero ride.  We headed out on taking the smaller country roads so I could take my time and not have to contend with traffic and tailgaters.
We hadn't gotten very far when we met a little Audi TT Roadster driven by a gray-haired gentleman.  As we approached each other, he began flashing his headlights.  First thing I thought of was that there was an accident at the intersection over the hill.  Then I see his hand stuck up over the windshield giving me a thumbs up. 

As is usual the granddaughter gets hungry the minute we get moving.  Eventually, we stopped at a Waffle House.  The only sit-down place we found on our 106 mile journey.  The cook complemented me on the car and asked if he could go out and look at it.  It's been a great Labor Day Weekend. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 07, 2020, 02:47:36 pm
Excellent!  Maybe Fieros are on their way up.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 29, 2020, 07:29:31 pm
Lots of people saw my Fiero, today.  I parked it in the first spot at my work, which sits on a major road (not highway).  People stopped in to ask about the car.

Later, I drove the Fiero to 3 groundbreaking ceremonies.  At each ceremony, a mayor, people from the chamber of commerce, and various businessmen commented on my Fiero.  The CEO from the economic development center took several people for a drive in my Fiero...and I drove his Mini back to the office.

Later, I got several thumbs-up on the way home.  One of these people flagged me down to ask questions.
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Post by: The Art Doctor on September 29, 2020, 07:54:58 pm
Been commuting in mine to the MARTA train station.  It will sit there all day for the next three weeks.  Not sure whos looking but its there to be seen.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 29, 2020, 08:14:20 pm
I don't know the setup, but it probably depends on where it's parked.  In my case, think those spots where dealerships park premium vehicles.  Usually, I park the Fiero back further, but parked up front, today.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 03, 2020, 04:53:44 pm
Had a guy drive over to look at my Fiero.  He said his dad had an '89 Fiero, just like mine, but that he blew the engine in high school.  Not a typo on the year.

Still, unlikely any other Fiero is just like mine.
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Post by: Tha Driver on October 08, 2020, 02:48:41 am
A guy came by that's buying the Subie 360 that a friend/customer has here. He was particularly interested in my Indy - especially after I told him about it being a parade lap car (# 36) & that I had documentation. I didn't mention that I would be interested in selling it at the right price...
I saw a red Fiero friday when I was out getting groceries (in Commerce). Had a big "16" on the door & a big wing - & a nice throaty sound. I rolled down the window & waved & the guy waved back. One of us?
~ Paul
aka "Tha Driver"

Custom Fiberglass Parts (http://angelonearth.net/customfiberglass/)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: Fierofool on October 08, 2020, 09:18:54 am
Not one of us.  Never seen it before, nor have I heard of it by that description. 

There were two Notchbacks from up in the Clarkesville area that were owned by former Atlanta Region SCCA director Bill Dillashaw and his partner.  They were both streetable and SCCA prepared and frequently run at Road Atlanta.  I don't know what their numbers were.  Bill sold his, but I don't know if Pat sold his, or not. 
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 14, 2020, 07:06:34 pm
I drove my Fiero to work, today.  When I left, there was a note on the windshield.

Quote
What is this?
Call me

There was a phone number.  I called, and the guy made me an offer.  An offer that was almost the new invoice amount.  We had a good conversation.
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Post by: Wreck It Ralph on October 14, 2020, 10:52:03 pm
I drove my Fiero to work, today.  When I left, there was a note on the windshield.

Quote
What is this?
Call me

There was a phone number.  I called, and the guy made me an offer.  An offer that was almost the new invoice amount.  We had a good conversation.

I had that happen with a JDM Civic once. Stupid offer. I loved that car but apparently it can be bought. 😂
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 16, 2020, 06:07:36 pm
The board meeting drug out for 4 hours, so we went out for lunch, afterward.  Having driven my Fiero, I parked in front, right in the corner of the lot, which is on a main thoroughfare.  That corner of the lot is raised about 12 feet above the street.  There were a bunch of landscaping rocks under that corner, and then my Fiero in the corner.  We were eating outdoors.  One of the board members has a Tesla, another an Austin-Martin, one a Gallardo, one an Audi 2-seater, and there were some other nice cars.  Some of the servers went over to look at the Fiero.  Apparently, people have already seen the other cars.

After a while, some non-customers stopped by to check out the Fiero.  One stopped by the tables to ask about the car up front.  The Tesla guy was ready to tell her all about his car, but the lady was not interested.  The guy was a bit sore.  In fact, I was told not to drive the Fiero to any more board meetings.  I couldn't resist asking if I should drive one of the more popular cars.   They were not amused, and decided that my Fiero was plenty popular enough.  I told the truth, that the Fiero usually flies under the radar.

I think the Tesla guy was pissed, anyway, because he was having trouble finding a charging station.  I'm sure there are charging stations around, but apparently not where he wants them.
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Post by: pgackerman on October 17, 2020, 07:57:37 am
 8)
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Post by: Raydar on October 22, 2020, 07:50:08 pm
Anyone who drove past the house...


Or this one

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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2020, 07:52:32 pm
Out there in the middle of nowhere?  Do those cows count?
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Post by: Raydar on October 22, 2020, 07:55:17 pm
Do those cows count?

Only to three or four. They're kind of slow. :D
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Post by: Raydar on October 22, 2020, 08:03:09 pm
Out there in the middle of nowhere?

You'd be surprised at the traffic that goes up and down our road. Several cars an hour.
Doesn't sound like a big deal, but this used to be way the eff out in the middle of nowhere. Not so much, anymore.
We might even be worthy of cable internet, in the next year or so.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2020, 08:09:01 pm
Do those cows count?

Only to three or four. They're kind of slow. :D

I've seen some cows that could flat out run.  In fact, I once rode a cow in a race, and won.  At least, I got the reward for first.  My seating area was very sore, afterward.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2020, 08:09:58 pm
Out there in the middle of nowhere?

You'd be surprised at the traffic that goes up and down our road. Several cars an hour.
Doesn't sound like a big deal, but this used to be way the eff out in the middle of nowhere. Not so much, anymore.
We might even be worthy of cable internet, in the next year or so.

Where I grew up, sometimes we got 17 vehicles go by in a day, including the mail carrier.
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Post by: Raydar on October 23, 2020, 07:26:25 am
It used to be just the school bus and the mail carrier, when Tam was younger. I still remember the road being dirt/gravel, for a while after we met.
Now there are some houses down towards the end of the road. Civilization encroaches...
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 23, 2020, 06:49:50 pm
Well, not shown here, but my Fiero drew a small crowd at a different place.  Several people said it used to be their dream car.  Here, we had stopped for a cool treat.



The Fiero wasn't actually parked there, until it was decided to take a picture, at which time the Fiero was briefly moved to this spot.  The Fiero is filthy, due to not having been detailed, and having picked up a lot of dirt.
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Post by: NoMad on October 23, 2020, 08:16:52 pm
The car is looking great.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 23, 2020, 08:19:39 pm
Thanks.
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Post by: pgackerman on November 07, 2020, 11:51:00 am
Went to Coffee and Cars in Augusta.  There were a few new 2M8s (aka C8) there.  This photo sums up the crowds response:
https://photos.app.goo.gl/PuAzkwvfmRLo6b8a7 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/PuAzkwvfmRLo6b8a7)   Yes, that's my Fiero behind all those people.

A cop pulled up next to my car at C&C.  Got out, looked at my car, then showed me a photo of the black '87 he just purchased.  Told him about the club.

When I got home a guy stopped me in my driveway and told me how much he liked my car.  Told him about the club, too.


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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 07, 2020, 03:10:55 pm
Awesome!
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Post by: Fierofool on November 07, 2020, 04:34:15 pm
Tegan and I went out to get some dog food today and as we were going into the store a man stopped me to briefly talk about the 87.  We went on in and he continued out with his buggy.  When we came out he was standing at the car and wanted to talk some more.  Tukrns out that he's looking for a fastack. 

So, anyone know of an 86 or 87 fastback for under $3500?
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 07, 2020, 04:35:43 pm
Tukrns out that he's looking for a fastack

Locally, I'm guessing.
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Post by: pgackerman on November 21, 2020, 04:25:26 pm

Took the Fiero for a drive to Clark's Hill Lake.  Guy with a Jeep Gladiator came over and chatted for awhile about how good my car looks.  Maybe it was the water, the view, or maybe my car looks that good.  You decide: https://photos.app.goo.gl/cixhwYkAXzHxQa598 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/cixhwYkAXzHxQa598)
Title: Re: Has anyone seen your Fiero today?
Post by: NoMad on November 25, 2020, 08:27:53 pm
Wasn't today, but was working on the Vette last week when a guy pulled up and asked me about my sweet 240..... I told him it was a fiero and he just looked confused.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 08:31:05 pm
You told him your Corvette was a Fiero?
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Post by: NoMad on November 25, 2020, 08:54:39 pm
No, the Fiero and Vette are nose to tail.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 25, 2020, 08:56:01 pm
That makes more sense.
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Post by: Fierofool on January 19, 2021, 03:01:28 pm
Stopped for fuel today and a guy came from several pumps over to talk about the Fiero.  Then on the way to pick up the granddaughter,  as I turned a corner I got a thumbs up from a guy in an old VW Squareback.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 19, 2021, 06:32:05 pm
Good stuff!
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Post by: Fierofool on February 13, 2021, 05:03:19 pm
On the way home from the meeting today, I was stopped at a traffic light.  I looked up in the mirror in time to see a driver behind me snapping pictures of the rear of the car.  Probably the decal caught his eye. 
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Post by: NoMad on February 22, 2021, 04:44:50 pm
Saw someone heading North on 75 this morning in a yellow fiero with 555 in the license plate. Tried to get up next to them to wave and see who was driving.... Which is exactly when the infamous front end drift in the newer F series trucks decided to slide me towards them. So sorry I came too close to you if that was you, was trying to wave.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 22, 2021, 07:01:32 pm
Show-off!

Notchback?
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Post by: NoMad on February 22, 2021, 08:58:35 pm
Ya, notchie.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 22, 2021, 09:03:27 pm
Not a Formula?
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Post by: Raydar on February 22, 2021, 09:08:45 pm
Took the Fiero for about an hour ride, yesterday, down some of the truly isolated country roads, down here.
Nobody really seemed to care except for a couple of guys standing outside their carport on Roosterville Rd. (Yes. That's really a road/place.) As I passed, the look on one of their faces clearly said, "What in the hell..?"
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Post by: HarryT on March 08, 2021, 01:24:57 am
We went for a long drive today in "The Little Black Car".  In Brevard we stopped for Ice Cream and a couple of Motor Cycles pulled in.  We were admiring their bikes and they were asking about the Fiero.  Later at Ceasars Head lookout a very young couple were admiring the car.  It was a beautiful day and a wonderful drive.  We had a couple of cars pull off to let us get past and had a few tried to stay with us but very quickly disappeared in the mirror. 
At 81 I still feel like a 20 year old when I get behind the wheel.
Stay safe;
Harry
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 08, 2021, 08:04:44 am
At 81, you must be spry, to still get in and out of a Fiero.
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Post by: PK on March 08, 2021, 10:33:59 am
Ed Zackery.  That is impressive.
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Post by: scottb on March 08, 2021, 10:35:01 am
He certainly doesn't look 81
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Post by: Raydar on March 08, 2021, 04:19:48 pm
He certainly doesn't look 81

No not at all.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 08, 2021, 05:52:36 pm
I'm not sure what 81 looks like, but differently for different people.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 10, 2021, 05:51:56 pm
A guy working on a roof came over to look at my Fiero.  He remembered Fieros, but was a bit hazy on the specifics.  Still, it's always nice to get compliments.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on March 30, 2021, 07:25:12 pm
Oh, yes.  While working on the cruise control module, my Fiero was outside, and a small crowd had gathered.  Each time we tested the Fiero, it had to go for a drive, about 4 miles to the highway, a short drive to the next exit, and back.  The people were waiting, when we got back.  After a while, we started giving rides.  Each time we got back, we'd let the Fiero sit for a bit, to check for fluid leaks.  After a while, it started raining, so we pulled the Fiero into the garage.  The crowd (7 or so people) stayed outside, in the rain.  Eventually, I told them we were done for the day, no more rides.  One of the guys stuck around to ask a few questions, but everyone left after we locked up for the day.
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Post by: Fierofool on April 03, 2021, 04:27:52 pm
After doing some work on the 87 this morning, I took it out for a test run.  I had to go down to the bigger town in the county to the post office.  As I sat at a traffic light waiting to make a left turn, a big SUV made a right turn into my street.  And it stopped, holding up other traffic that was turning.  Wondering what was going on, I looked over and the guy had his mouth wide open in a joyful way and was very energetically giving me 2 thumbs up.  And it was all covered with yellow pollen.  Glad it wasn't washed and shiny else he might have gotten out and done cartwheels down the street. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 03, 2021, 04:30:12 pm
Not a fan of pollen.
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Post by: PK on April 03, 2021, 04:48:29 pm
Enjoy hearing these stories.  The best I get is a confused look whereas I guess there people are getting a blast from their past and all the memories linked therein.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 03, 2021, 04:50:50 pm
Many people here have never heard of a Fiero.
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Post by: montegut on April 03, 2021, 07:03:46 pm
My younger daughter and I were getting out of my 87 when a 40 something guy stopped to ask about the car. Said he hadn't seen one in years. I don't think the line of cars behind him were too happy.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on April 09, 2021, 10:10:55 pm
Some guy on a motorcycle pulled up next yo me, and gave me a thumbs-up.

Later, someone with VTECH stickers all over his beat-up junker pulled up next to me.  He kept surging, but I ignored him.  He got lost in traffic.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 13, 2021, 06:46:25 pm
While filling up with fuel, today, the guy at the next pump asked, "Is it fancy car day?"  He indicated what he said was a "Bonnie" in the nearby car wash.  Now, that car certainly wasn't a bonneville.  It was yellow, and looked like a Corvette, from the rear.  Small, round lights, but not exactly like a Corvette, either.

After the guy finished fuelling, he walked around my Fiero, and made very positive comments.  He then commented that there weren't many left.  I suggested there could be 200 in Carlisle, PA, next month.  Hey, anything is possible.  Anyway, he said he'd keep that in mind.
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Post by: pgackerman on May 14, 2021, 04:52:31 pm

Two compliments today.  Older gent asking what year and approving happily.  A woman walked by and said, "Beautiful car".
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Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2021, 05:37:21 pm
At Tegan's school, the carpool lines up in a back parking lot.  As they release the cars to pick up, someone radios the name of the student and the students line up in the hallway in order.  They go outside numerically as they are called so that as 6 cars load and leave, the next 6 pull up and their child is at the proper pickup point.  Today as the teacher was closing the door for Tegan, she leaned over and said  "This was my hearthrob when I was in high school."
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 14, 2021, 06:27:01 pm
She leaned way over.
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Post by: Fierofool on May 14, 2021, 08:35:44 pm
Yes, she did.  She was standing on the sidewalk, which was at least 8 inches above the drivewayj.  Kind of a halfway lean and squat.
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Post by: The Art Doctor on May 16, 2021, 10:08:36 am
I take the fiero to Hudson's carpool a lot.  The teachers at his school are mostly young foreign nationals who never saw one before.  They all think it it cool but their main comment is they love the way the exhaust smells.  I tell them it is normal gas, running a bit rich with a tinge of oil, certainly does not smell like the acidic tinge of new car ethanol blend gas exhaust.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 16, 2021, 10:42:06 am
Wait.  Your Fiero is your carpool vehicle?
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Post by: The Art Doctor on May 17, 2021, 06:40:42 pm
Yes, many days a week. Mostly when it's not raining and especially not on orchestra day, cannot put the violin in the trunk the heat will cause it to warp.  I could have two more fiero's for what that violin would cost to replace.
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 17, 2021, 06:43:17 pm
How many people do you get into your Fiero?
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Post by: pgackerman on May 17, 2021, 06:57:25 pm

He has the optional rumble seat.
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Post by: The Art Doctor on May 26, 2021, 09:12:03 am
I've done three, driver plus two on the passenger seat.  Short drive of course.
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Post by: Fierofool on May 26, 2021, 10:14:22 am
I used to pick up my daughter and one of "our other daughters" from high school.  Daughter in the seat and the "other daughter" in the floor. 
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on May 26, 2021, 05:51:43 pm
Gotta see that.
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Post by: Fierofool on May 28, 2021, 01:18:28 pm
I had to drive in to the fringes of Atlanta this morning.  With the AC freaking out, I had the sunroof open and windows down.  While stopped at a traffic light a van pulled up on the right side of me.  A guy yelled out and asked if it was an 87.  Complimented me on its appearance. 
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Post by: Sandman87 on June 01, 2021, 07:04:40 pm
Got my Fiero out today for the first time this year! Got all the suspension work done and she's back on the road. dropped it off at the local repair shop today to have them do an alignment and I hope to be able to drive it this weekend!
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Post by: GTRS Fiero on June 01, 2021, 07:43:45 pm
Awesome!  Good to hear from you.
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Post by: The Art Doctor on June 15, 2021, 11:45:52 pm
Drove to a hotel in Birmingham.   Valet said he would park it up front all week.  He kept calling it an Exotic. 

Guy on the street yelled at me "Is that really a Fiero and it still runs?"  Gave him a rap of the pipes and he lost his mind.
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Post by: pgackerman on June 17, 2021, 02:45:26 pm

Didn't even have to leave my garage today.  HVAC repairman walks in and says, "Wow! That's nice."
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Post by: TopNotch on July 26, 2021, 12:36:13 pm
I stopped at the local Publix store in my white Formula, and a lady came up and asked to take pictures of my car. She said she used to have one, and hadn't seen one in a long time. So I let her snap a couple of pictures on her phone. Afterwards, I heard her talking to someone on her phone, in a foreign language, possibly Korean (there are a lot of Koreans in this area), and i heard the word "Fiero".
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Post by: pgackerman on July 26, 2021, 07:32:38 pm

Had a few comments recently.  A week ago we were at the SC Visitor Center on I-20 when a trucker paid a compliment.  Asked if folks try to buy it from me.

On the way to the car show in Auburn, a young guy at a Burger King drive-thru asked what it was and kept saying nice. 

While filling up, an older gentleman asked what year my car was and if it was hard to get parts.  Then he told me it looked good.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 02, 2021, 02:25:33 pm

While driving home I noticed a C3 broken down on the side of the road and a couple of guys chatting.  I had to pass them before turning around to help and noticed in my rear view mirror one of them was pointing at my car.  Turns out the 1980 'vette was just flooded, but both guys had to sit in my car and check it out.

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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on September 16, 2021, 12:24:20 pm
Some snotty neighbors in my community:

Day 1: I wouldn't even pay a grand for that piece of scrap
My response: Sure,  I understand....

Day 4: It sits very low..not bad either...good angles and smooth front. Clean it out already, it'll look good!
My response: Thank you. that's one of the reasons I got it

Day 6: How much did they used to go for new, like $30K?
(I didn't want to correct them when they said $30k in 1987 $ LOL..which, adjusted to inflation is $72K today!)
My response: idk, maybe, i haven't checked that out yet..something like that...one can't put a money value on that thing

Yesterday: An 80-yr old neighbor who rarely comes out of the house hails me down as I'm finishing my walking routine and says "have you seen my husband? he said he's going to go check out your car 20mins ago. can you tell him to come back home?" :D
My response: He borrowed it to take his girlfriend out for a spin... you should come check it out too, Ma'am!

This weekend: The 84yr old husband is going to get his picture taken sitting in it/posing on the hood, with a cigar, bandanna and shades to send to his teenage grandkids up north, because they sent him cool pics of their first car.

*Satisfied Owner*
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Post by: pgackerman on September 16, 2021, 02:18:43 pm

If you adjust for inflation, an '88 GT would cost around $30K in 2021 dollars.
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Post by: Wreck It Ralph on September 16, 2021, 07:43:17 pm
That seems reasonable.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 17, 2021, 08:29:34 am

Many of the latter Newsletters have Fiero values with original MSRP and 2020-ish inflation adjusted values.
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on September 21, 2021, 02:33:29 pm
I stopped at the local Publix store in my white Formula, and a lady came up and asked to take pictures of my car. She said she used to have one, and hadn't seen one in a long time. So I let her snap a couple of pictures on her phone. Afterwards, I heard her talking to someone on her phone, in a foreign language, possibly Korean (there are a lot of Koreans in this area), and i heard the word "Fiero".
Be careful - she could be saying "Assemble the Crew. We got work. Awesome new fiero. I'll tag the driver, see where he lives. Alpha team will take positions at night. Get the tools" :D :d  ;D :o :o

Just joking...the reason I said this is because I volunteer with the Police Dept and I hear there have been lots of stolen vehicle reports coming in county-wide near the metros. The pandemic made people vulnerable and the current chip shortage made it lucrative for them!
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on September 21, 2021, 02:35:44 pm

If you adjust for inflation, an '88 GT would cost around $30K in 2021 dollars.
Yes, sir. $30k worth of pure joy and the pride of ownership and sheer driving pleasure and envy of haters everywhere :)
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Post by: Fierofool on December 27, 2021, 02:36:44 pm
Took the 86SE out for some running around, today.  First time in a couple of months.  Getting fuel and a guy pulled up to the storefront and walks back to look it over and talk.  Then as I was headed out to do some errands, I was turning a corner and a guy had his hand out the window giving a thumbs up.  Had to stop at the bank to get some cash and because the ATM is too high (No, the Fiero isn't too low) I had to get out and stand at the ATM.  A guy pulls in behind me and yells out to ask if I would sell it.  He'd been wanting one for a long time but didn't see them any more.  Posted his want on The Market. 
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Post by: pgackerman on December 27, 2021, 04:53:22 pm

You're having a good time Fierofool.
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Post by: Fierofool on December 27, 2021, 09:42:12 pm
Yeah,  Kind of made my day.  I probably could have sold it right there but my granddaughter was with me and she's made it very clear that she wants it when she's old enough. 
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on January 03, 2022, 01:57:15 pm
Do the spoiler holes leak?  Is that black part of a racing stripe, or a reflection?
i know it's mentioned in a different context, but when it rains, the holes where the stock spoiler sits, leaks. Pretty noticeable. Is this normal? Is there a quick fix for this?
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Post by: Fierofool on January 03, 2022, 02:30:07 pm
Remove the nuts equally to prevent breaking the stands.  I use a dab of windshield setting tape flattened on each hole.  Install the wing, put a  bit of antisieze on the end of the studs and install the nuts.
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Post by: scottb on January 03, 2022, 08:25:15 pm
Do the spoiler holes leak?  Is that black part of a racing stripe, or a reflection?
i know it's mentioned in a different context, but when it rains, the holes where the stock spoiler sits, leaks. Pretty noticeable. Is this normal? Is there a quick fix for this?

I got creative (cheap!) and sealed my spoiler gaskets with plumbers putty. Hasn't leaked in almost 8 years
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on January 03, 2022, 10:43:11 pm
Remove the nuts equally to prevent breaking the stands.  I use a dab of windshield setting tape flattened on each hole.  Install the wing, put a  bit of antisieze on the end of the studs and install the nuts.
Thank you, Charlie and ScottB! :)
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Post by: pgackerman on February 27, 2022, 04:07:42 pm

Over the weekend I was supposed to be visiting St Augustine.  For a few reasons St Augi turned into Helen, GA and Miles Through Time (MTT) Automobile Museum.  Worked out well since my car turned into a traveling Car Show.  First at the hotel, then to a few couples at MTT.  There was another showing at Currahee Vineyards and the last one took place at a gas station outside Washington, GA.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yNDeynvzuso7782F9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/yNDeynvzuso7782F9)
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Post by: TopNotch on February 27, 2022, 05:35:08 pm
People saw mine at the Auburn car show, and at the Athens father-daughter event yesterday. A lot of nice comments.
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 02, 2022, 11:32:16 am

Over the weekend I was supposed to be visiting St Augustine.  For a few reasons St Augi turned into Helen, GA and Miles Through Time (MTT) Automobile Museum.  Worked out well since my car turned into a traveling Car Show.  First at the hotel, then to a few couples at MTT.  There was another showing at Currahee Vineyards and the last one took place at a gas station outside Washington, GA.

https://photos.app.goo.gl/yNDeynvzuso7782F9 (https://photos.app.goo.gl/yNDeynvzuso7782F9)
I love this!
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 02, 2022, 11:33:32 am
People saw mine at the Auburn car show, and at the Athens father-daughter event yesterday. A lot of nice comments.
You probably got a lot of mentions on Instagrams, Twitters, Facebooks, Telegrams, Signals and all them things :)!!
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Post by: Fierofool on March 03, 2022, 02:39:26 pm
I'm sitting in the carpool line at my granddaughters school, next to the football where the middle school students are on break.  Two young boys walked by and 1 yells "Like your Fiero" and gives a thumbs up.  There may still be hope for the future generation.
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 07, 2022, 01:23:25 pm
I'm sitting in the carpool line at my granddaughters school, next to the football where the middle school students are on break.  Two young boys walked by and 1 yells "Like your Fiero" and gives a thumbs up.  There may still be hope for the future generation.
Amen!
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Post by: HarryT on March 08, 2022, 02:08:58 am
When we had ours out Sunday a family walked past where we had it parked while we went for a walk.  A young boy about 8 years old stopped and stared, moved a few steps and stopped again and said "nice car".  I thanked him.  When he got back to his family's car, he stood outside and just stared at it.  There is hope with the younger generation.
Harry  :D
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 08, 2022, 01:19:43 pm
When we had ours out Sunday a family walked past where we had it parked while we went for a walk.  A young boy about 8 years old stopped and stared, moved a few steps and stopped again and said "nice car".  I thanked him.  When he got back to his family's car, he stood outside and just stared at it.  There is hope with the younger generation.
Harry  :D
LOL he probably would be bugging his parents a dozen times a week "when are we getting a proper, decent, cool car like that gentleman?"
i hope he doesn't start doing "things" to their family car just so they can change it...
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Post by: The Art Doctor on March 21, 2022, 05:55:18 pm
Little kid, must be about 4 or 5 lives on the street behind us and we see him all the time out playing.  Asked my wife, who was walking the dog past his house as usual, where we lived.  When she described where it was he said "I know your house, that is where the black Batmobile is".  Never heard it called that before but I can see it from a kids eyes.
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on March 30, 2022, 04:28:56 pm
he got it right! A Fiero is worthy of The Batman!
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Post by: pgackerman on April 08, 2022, 05:33:48 pm

Two compliments today.  First was the gas attendant at COSTCO.  He had to come over and take a look.  Second was from a lady at Aldi who was loading her Porsche SUV.
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Post by: pgackerman on May 02, 2022, 06:50:22 pm

Another Fiero video.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV10L9bwuxw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eV10L9bwuxw)

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Post by: pgackerman on June 28, 2022, 05:24:40 pm

Received several thumbs up from a guy in a Civic.  Either that or he was having a seizure. 
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Post by: pgackerman on June 29, 2022, 10:32:44 pm

Received a compliment from a guy in the Rock City, GA parking lot.  Told him it's an '88.

His wife replied, "Now I feel old."

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Post by: Fierofool on June 29, 2022, 10:42:27 pm
To make her feel better, you should have told her that she looked well preserved for her age. 
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Post by: pgackerman on June 30, 2022, 09:12:51 am

I'll let you use that line.
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Post by: pgackerman on August 10, 2022, 08:06:58 pm

Took the van for service at a garage we've never used before.  To run errands after drop-off we used my wife's 2011 Mustang convertible (Manual transmission, V6 -- only 305 hp -- dark red, no mods, pretty).  The guy in the garage commented about it.  Same year as his GT350.  We all chatted for a while.  He'd driven to Michigan from Georgia to buy it cuz he always wanted one.

Easy to tell he likes cars.

We returned later that day with my '88 Fiero GT (Manual transmission, bright red, no visible mods and -- as you shall see -- prettier than my wife's Mustang :).  When we arrived the guy and one of his mechanics came out to look at my Fiero.  Examined the engine, checked out the frunk and interior.  Lots of compliments.

My wife and I have a continuous competition about which vehicle is better.  Her's or mine.  After we left the garage, I had to point out that they liked her car, but they came out to see my Fiero!
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Post by: pgackerman on August 12, 2022, 02:02:52 pm

Does anyone else take their Fiero out?

Went to the Savoy today and was immediately descended upon by eight people who had to examine my '88.  One asked if it was for sale.  Replies, "Not really, but if I'm offered enough, it can be bought".
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Post by: Fierofool on August 12, 2022, 04:38:04 pm
I haven't had eithr of mine out in a while.  The 86 has developed coolant leaks at the radiator cap, the coolant recovery cap, the thermostat cap, and somewhere around the water pump.  New water pump, radiator cap, thermostat cap, or recovery tank cap didn't stop any of them. 

The 87 is undergoing surgery on it's nerve system.  Congratulations on the admirations.  Well deserved.
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Post by: pgackerman on August 12, 2022, 08:53:01 pm
I haven't had eithr of mine out in a while.  The 86 has developed coolant leaks at the radiator cap, the coolant recovery cap, the thermostat cap, and somewhere around the water pump.  New water pump, radiator cap, thermostat cap, or recovery tank cap didn't stop any of them. 

How is it possible replacing all those items didn't stop the leaks?
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Post by: Fierofool on August 12, 2022, 08:55:21 pm
I dont know.
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Post by: TopNotch on August 12, 2022, 09:05:51 pm
I've been driving my Fieros on shopping errands, etc., because my grandson has moved in with me, and has been taking my SUV to work. I may have to let him drive the yellow Fiero so I can have a vehicle that can carry cargo. Hopefully he will make enough money at his new job to buy a car some day.
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Post by: Raydar on August 12, 2022, 10:37:06 pm
Every time I drive my Fiero to the gas station/convenience store, nearest the house, invariably, someone will comment about it.
"What is that?"
"Don't see those any more."
"Nice car!"
...

Really surprising.
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Post by: pgackerman on September 22, 2022, 11:37:09 am

Took my Fiero to the shop for a check-out and oil change before RFTH.  They're excited whenever they see it, although -- until yesterday -- they only saw it when we were picking up/dropping off one of our other cars.  One of the mechanics jokingly offered $500.  I laughed.  And laughed...

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Post by: Fierofool on November 08, 2022, 02:41:00 pm
Yesterday I had to run into the fringes of Atlanta for a few hours.  On my way back, coming up Peachtree a car pulled up to the right in the turn lane.  The driver yelled out "Hey, Nice.  I like that."  An older small car with popup headlights, too. 

Then as I was bringing my granddaughter from school, a car fell in behind me as I turned at an intersection.  He followed me for a couple of miles and turned into my subdivision behind me.  As I made my left turn to my house, I looked in the mirror to see if he was actually following me, but as he continued through the intersection, he had his arm out the window giving a thumbs up.   
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Post by: Fierofool on February 18, 2023, 09:54:02 pm
Tonight I went out to dinner with the family.  As I was backing into a parking space, I noticed two men and a woman in the next parking lane watching me. When we got into the restaurant, my son-in-law told me that one of the men was so intent on looking at the car that he stumbled off the curb and almost fell into the parking lot. 

After a good meal and visiting, I was about to get into the car to leave, a man and two women were approaching their vehicle two cars over from me.  They all changed directions and started a conversation about the car as they walked around it, making good comments. That just added to the pleasure of dining with my kids.   
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Post by: TopNotch on February 19, 2023, 05:58:21 pm
Maybe they noticed that it is a C8 prototype.
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Post by: Fierofool on February 19, 2023, 09:31:22 pm
That's possible with the first three.  They saw the back of the car as I was going up the lane before I backed in.  The second group approached from the front. 
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Post by: HarryT on February 20, 2023, 02:16:13 am
Theoretically the Fiero IS the prototype for the C8, it just took GM 30 some years to build it.
Harry
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Post by: Fierofool on June 11, 2023, 02:31:19 pm
I got hit on twice today.  Drove the yellow 86 to church.  When leaving a new young man yelled out "Hey, I like your car!"

Then I went to get fuel and a young woman, maybe 30ish, pulled in at the next pump.  When she got out, she said she hadn't seen a Fiero in a while.  I told her I was surprised she even knew what it was.  Her Father and brothers were car people and she inherited some of their interests.  She stood and talked for about 15 minutes while we blocked two pumps. 
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Post by: fiero128 on June 17, 2023, 08:43:31 am
Currently watching fast and furious 9 on tv here in Sydney Australia.  I saw a fiero in space
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Post by: Fierofool on October 10, 2023, 03:02:34 pm
I just came to pick up my granddaughter from school and a truck that was behind me on Ga. Hwy 316 followed me in to the school carpool lane.  He came up to ask about my C8 Prototype decal wanting to know what that is.  After explaining it he wanted to know how to get out.  It won't happen until all the cars ahead pick up their kids.
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Post by: Fierofool on November 02, 2023, 09:20:21 am
Got me once.  Coming from my daughter's house.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7BnAXM8Vqj2nPG48A

And again at home.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YSebmfCirTMsKPJU6
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Post by: Raydar on November 02, 2023, 02:54:06 pm
Got me once.  Coming from my daughter's house.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/7BnAXM8Vqj2nPG48A

And again at home.
https://maps.app.goo.gl/YSebmfCirTMsKPJU6

Hah! Gotcha! They're good!

Regarding the carpool lane... That'll "learn him".
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Post by: Fierofool on November 02, 2023, 09:59:54 pm
The guy who followed me into the school had to wait about a half hour to get out, but he didn't seem to mind.  Spent about half that time discussing the car and comparison to a C8.  When he pulled up beside me, the staff that directs the carpool lanes was right there, thinking it might have been road rage since he didn't have a student name tag in his windshield. 

I encountered another Google Maps car about a mile from home while in the yellow 86.  Maybe a year ago.  I kept checking to see if he got me then, but he must not have been filming.  It never showed up.  The previous picture at the house only had the yellow one. 
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Post by: AJ_87Fiero on December 08, 2023, 04:34:26 pm
I had to move my Fiero outside for a few weeks, while I reorganize my garage. Ordered a car cover. Coverd it up, it rained a couple of weeks ago and got a bit dirty to look at (visually). I have half a mind to troll people and affix a few Lamborghini or Ferrari labels on the cover and put up a sign that says "Classic car. For sale to a good home, for 2 Bitcoins. Have to pass a car trivia/quiz first, score triggers as discount." or "Guess the car from the silhouette, win free beer" :D.