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General Fiero Discussion / Suggested Pre-Dragon Maintenance.

« on: September 13, 2009, 02:39:07 pm »

Anyone have any suggestions on what to check/replace before going up there? Also, what tools or spares should I carry with me?

I've flushed my brakes with over 2L of fluid, changed the oil, slapped on new tires and rotors/pads.

My TCC has been sticking, I have a new one on its way right now and am going to replace the tranny fluid/filter at the same time. I plan to perform a tune-up (plugs/dizzy cap & rotor/check timing, etc) and properly tighten the alternator belt.

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General Fiero Discussion / Now heres an engine swap you dont see everyday.

« on: July 08, 2009, 09:53:35 am »

http://jalopnik.com/5309278/grassroots-motorsports-competitor-builds-awd-hybrid-fiero

The hybrid Fiero is being built to compete in the Grassroots Motorsports $2009 Challenge, which means it has to cost no more than that sum of the year and will compete in an autocross, a drag race, and up-close judging. That's right, when this monster is done, it'll get raced. So what's in it? First and foremost, the original GM four banger is staying in place, powering the rear wheels as it has since 1988. But the front wheels are getting a comprehensive rework. Instead of the boring, un-powered design it was originally given, the builder has decided to plop in a 114 HP electric motor pulled from a scrapped electric Chevy S10 between the wheels. This is essentially the same unit which powered the EV1. It'll get power from a couple of battery packs from junked Prii hacked together for more power.

The suspension is basically stock, modified to accept the added hardware, though the upper control arm had to be moved up for clearance reasons. The axles came out of a Saturn S-series, the struts came of a Honda Accord, and the rest of the car is essentially a mutt. Amazingly, this beast is already back on the ground and after some finagling, the electric motor works and turns the wheels. Very cool and incredibly impressive. If this thing doesn't win the Garret Jenkins Memorial Best Engineered or at least get the crowd favorite vote we'll be shocked. Pun intended.

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General Fiero Discussion / Now this is an interesting paint job.

« on: June 01, 2009, 10:33:43 pm »

Full article at:
http://jalopnik.com/5274413/unicorn-fiero-makes-carpocalypse-all-better

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General Fiero Discussion / Fiero Inspection Help

« on: February 01, 2009, 10:44:15 pm »

Would anyone be able to help me inspect a Fiero in Savannah?

Please contact me either through PM or at my cell phone. Six-Seven/Eight-Six/Four-two/two-zero/nine-six.

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The Market / Feeler - 1988 Fiero Formula FS - $1200

« on: October 24, 2008, 09:31:36 am »

Picked this up as a project. Just found a great deal on an Alfa Romeo Project and want to see if anyone would like to take this off my hands.

This is a 1988 Formula Fiero with automatic. Underbody is nice and clean but it needs a repaint badly. Currently has 115k on it and  doesnt leak a drop.

The transmission shifts just fine, the car has a new distributor, cap, rotor, wires, plugs, Ignition Module, O2/IAC/MAP Sensors. Just replaced headlight bushings and they operate perfectly now.

Brakes OK but the pads are a little worn and two of the rotors have minor gouges in them. Will include a new set of rotors with car.

Interior is fair.  Interior is fair. There is some cracking on the dash from having to tap the temperature gauge to get it to drop after pegging at startup. Oil pressure sensor is flakey but Tach/Speedo/Voltmeter work fine. Has one small tear in the drivers seat near the left shoulder area, passengers is perfect.

The only rust is on the Air Filter canister and the battery tray. I've treated the battery tray with rust converter after sanding it down. I have a another Air filter box/canister/top I'll include with the car.

Has older style wheels on right now. Comes with set of honeycombs as well. Will throw in new in box ECM as well as spare ignition module and one or two spare MAP sensors.

Pictures available on request. I have title and receipts for everything on hand, comes with owners manual, spare set of keys and rare first edition book on fieros from 1987.

Please call me at (six seven eight-six four two-two zero nine six) if you would like to schedule a viewing or test drive.