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All Things Fiero => General Fiero Discussion => Topic started by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 08:19:31 am

Title: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 08:19:31 am










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Title: Re: "The Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 22, 2018, 08:20:35 am
The "Pear"??? LOL
Title: Re: The "Pear" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 08:22:03 am
Better?
Title: Re: The "Pear" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 08:24:12 am
It looked good, right up until I saw that spoiler.  Not a fan of that, but I know some people like those.
Title: Re: The "Pear" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 22, 2018, 08:26:56 am
First thing that had to go! :-)
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Raydar on October 22, 2018, 01:29:07 pm
Purdy!
Title: Re: The "Pear" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 22, 2018, 06:01:28 pm
First thing that had to go! :-)

Good choice!
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 24, 2018, 12:24:15 am
I just have to ask: where do you find a Fiero in Germany, and do you see other Fieros there?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 25, 2018, 12:14:10 pm
Low and behold....we have a Fiero clubs in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Like RFTH, we have an Alpine Run here annually. In 2018, 28 Fieros participated. 28!

Look here:
http://reloaded.fiero.de/index.php/gallerie2018
The Fieros with Yellow tags are actually from the Netherlands.......large Fiero community there also.


Found the Pearl, just by being diligent. :-)

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on October 25, 2018, 12:32:28 pm
Ooohhhh alpine run.  Normally do that on the boike but would be fun in the car too.  Probably not next year but maybe the year after I would be up for that!
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Slyp on October 25, 2018, 02:11:33 pm
I'm inpressed.  Who would think that there would be that many Fiero's there.  Very nice
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Fierofool on October 25, 2018, 03:04:08 pm
I couldn't do that run for the simple reason that on none of the dinner tables did I see a glass of sweet tea. :(
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: TopNotch on October 25, 2018, 04:38:24 pm
I couldn't do that run for the simple reason that on none of the dinner tables did I see a glass of sweet tea. :(
Or ice anything. Don't those people like warm beer? Or is it just the British?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2018, 05:49:04 pm
Very cool!  Have you met Oliver Scholz?

I see there is even an early Mera.  That purple/green paint job is....interesting.  I had no idea there were so many Fieros over there, although I had seen pics of groups over there.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on October 25, 2018, 06:06:09 pm
Just out of curiosity, how did you choose "Pear"?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on October 26, 2018, 06:14:03 am
I knew the Fiero has a good filtering in Germany but had no idea they could rustle up that many for a get together!  Especially with what looks like horrible weather!

Do you attend this run donster?  Would be great to meet up at some point and meet The Pearl in person.

Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 26, 2018, 09:23:37 am
Just out of curiosity, how did you choose "Pear"?

I DIDN'T choose "Pear"---------you mis-spelled it........it was "Pearl", as it will be getting a mother of pearl white paint job. :-)

Sorry, sorry.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 26, 2018, 09:25:27 am
I knew the Fiero has a good filtering in Germany but had no idea they could rustle up that many for a get together!  Especially with what looks like horrible weather!

Do you attend this run donster?  Would be great to meet up at some point and meet The Pearl in person.



Have not attended yet, as we didn't have a Fiero until a week ago, but we will be going in 2019.

Meet-up? You're on bro! :-D

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on October 26, 2018, 09:47:00 am
My hols are booked a year in advance so not sure I will be able to make 2019... Looks like it's normally in the first week of September?

If I can't then 2020? 😀
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: TopNotch on October 26, 2018, 09:50:10 am
I know that pearl paint doesn't always show up properly in pictures, but post some pictures of "Die Perle" when she's done anyhow.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on October 26, 2018, 10:47:58 am
I know that pearl paint doesn't always show up properly in pictures, but post some pictures of "Die Perle" when she's done anyhow.


Goes without saying. But won't be until Feb or March 19

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 07, 2018, 10:25:25 am
The Pearl is still waiting on a new catalytic converter (should be installed tomorrow, was only point that failed the German government vehicle check, known as "TÜV"). Had to find a universal/generic cat, which wasn't easy here in Germany. Then next TÜV check is on next Wednesday..........the Duchess is a bit sad :-(
Cheers from across the pond,
\D

Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on November 07, 2018, 10:46:46 am
Arghhhh that's a pain.  UK must have a cat after 1993 so I managed to get away without one here.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 07, 2018, 01:55:01 pm
Unfortunately, German law dictates, if it originally came with a cat, a cat needs to be in it........total pain
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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 07, 2018, 06:01:30 pm
They want a cat?  I know right where to put it!
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 15, 2018, 03:05:22 am
Passed German inspection yesterday, gets historic tags today.
Not a gig, but was mentioned: Both pedals, the rubber is worn out and need to be replaced. I'll be staring another WTB thread in "The Market". :-)

Cheers,

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on November 15, 2018, 12:08:35 pm
Well done Donated.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 23, 2018, 11:58:33 am
Testing PIP
Opinion survey - which one looks better?

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on November 23, 2018, 02:04:16 pm
They are both cool but don't go taking fashion advice from me.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 23, 2018, 05:27:35 pm
I like the one on the left better.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 23, 2018, 06:00:18 pm
Maybe get some mother-of-pearl, and use that to help make the emblem, like one of these:
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 24, 2018, 03:26:42 am
BTW, be careful when making the emblems.  Apparently, even the "OEM-quality" emblems from some places are destroyed by heat and UV light.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 28, 2018, 01:27:57 am
Maybe get some mother-of-pearl, and use that to help make the emblem, like one of these:


Thank you kindly for modifying the logo, but I was actually going for an embroidery logo, so the mother-of-pearl effect was sort of moot, but it has given me some ideas for a nose badge / emblem! :-)

Thnx!

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 28, 2018, 07:25:21 am
Ah.  That's why the B&W look on the one.  I thought you were looking for the nose emblem.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 29, 2018, 06:51:46 pm
For the headliner, it may be easier to start over.  You can make a good board from fiberglass, then either paint it or cover it.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on November 30, 2018, 09:16:30 am
The Pearl is at home.....finally! :-)
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on November 30, 2018, 05:48:03 pm
Um, where has it been all this time?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 01, 2018, 06:15:17 am
At a GM shop....one of the few here in Germany.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 01, 2018, 08:47:33 am
What happened with the dog cat?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 01, 2018, 08:51:38 am
Is the shift boot on yours tan?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 01, 2018, 10:25:06 am
What happened with the dog cat?

Installed by said GM shop.

Is the shift boot on yours tan?

Tan. Why do you ask?
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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 01, 2018, 10:57:30 am
I don't recall my Fiero with the tan interior having a tan shift boot.

I discovered that the tan things that were touched became black over time, so I changed the shift knob and steering wheel from brown to black.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 01, 2018, 11:52:44 am
Might be an 88 thing?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 01, 2018, 12:02:22 pm
Could be.  Mine was an '86.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 02, 2018, 11:14:36 am
Power trunk release added today. :-)
It even works, despite that it was me that installed it............HA!

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 02, 2018, 12:20:21 pm
Progress!
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 08, 2018, 12:32:05 pm
Isn't it great, all the things you can create with a 3D Printer?



:-)
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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 08, 2018, 01:50:56 pm
Did you design and print it yourself, or download the design, or use a service like Shapeways?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 08, 2018, 04:20:21 pm
Neither........just gave an ashtray to a co-worker, he scanned it and then printed it.

Cool, eh?

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: PK on December 08, 2018, 04:32:55 pm
Very neat.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Fierofool on December 08, 2018, 05:12:57 pm
Now, remove the ashtray light bulbs so it doesn't melt and wrinkle up. 
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 08, 2018, 05:42:48 pm
Or use LEDs.

I've been working on changing my ash trays to cell phone holders/chargers.  It seems to be a better use of space.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 09, 2018, 01:04:37 am
LEDs! :-)

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2018, 09:06:04 am
I can't tell from the pics, but does this Fiero have the Euro-style parking/driving lights?
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 13, 2018, 10:08:18 am
I can't tell from the pics, but does this Fiero have the Euro-style parking/driving lights?

Nope, special permit to keep original, as it is registered as an old-timer.

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2018, 10:34:37 am
If I register as an old-timer, will that allow me to stay as I am now?

If you should happen on some of those Euro-style housings in good condition, I may be interested.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on December 13, 2018, 10:44:52 am
The rule/law in Germany is: The car MUST be overwhelmingly original, as it was when manufactured.
I got gigged on the Formula rims, the inspector knew that they were not original on the Coupe, but thankfully I had the original rims also, and only have my winter tires on the offset Formula rims. They are real stingy about the original state of the car here. You can register mods here in Germany also (expensive), just not as old-timers. The advantage of registering as an old-timer is cheap insurance and much lower car tax. Makes no sense if you ask me.

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on December 13, 2018, 10:46:30 am
My Fiero would not pass.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 05, 2019, 08:53:25 am
Somewhere, I thought you posted about a chrome turn stalk, but I can't find that post.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Fierofool on January 05, 2019, 03:36:26 pm
Might have been PK.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on January 05, 2019, 03:39:56 pm
Didn't find his, either.  Might have been on PFF.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on February 08, 2019, 05:26:16 pm
Power trunk release added today. :-)
It even works, despite that it was me that installed it............HA!

\D

I couldn't find where you needed the trunk light switch, so I'll reply here.  I found a latch but no light switch on it.  I don't know what happened to it  I have a trunk release switch.  Do you still need one?  What else do you need?

I thought he got it working.
Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: Donster on February 12, 2019, 07:40:51 am
Trunk release works......and Charlie probably forgot that he already sent me a trunk release switch.
I was just rying to add a trunk light and thereby found out that the "AJAR" switch on the latch is broken. That's what I need. :-)

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Title: Re: The "Pearl" by Donster
Post by: GTRS Fiero on September 08, 2019, 08:11:06 am
No updates?