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General Fiero Discussion / tires, tires, tires

« on: April 27, 2017, 05:45:35 pm »

My '87 GT had Falken 225/45R17's in front and 245/40R18 in back.  I liked the car's stance. 

My '88 GT has Kelly Charger GT 205/60R15 in front and 215/60R15 in back with original gold lace wheels.  I don't like the stance as much. 

Will any changes need to be made to my '88, other than tires & rims, if I find a perfect match to my '87 while surfing Craigslist? I know the speedometer might be off a bit, but other than that?

Will tires and rims from any vehicle other than new VW Beetles and Subarus fit the Fiero bolt pattern?

152

Club Events / Power Kruise

« on: April 19, 2017, 10:46:52 pm »

Not really a club event, but this is an event:
http://kiokee.org/event/kiokee-kruisers-spring-2017-cruise-in/

Includes a Police Escorted Power Cruise!

At their Fall event my '88 was one of the newest cars there, and with the least HP.

Not huge, but fun.

153

General Fiero Discussion / tire pressure changes

« on: March 22, 2017, 12:26:46 pm »

While reading the latest issue of Fiero Focus I learned Pontiac changed tire pressure and the V6's HP (140 to 135 HP) in '87s & '88s  to meet noise mandates.

What was the original recommended tire pressure?  FYI, 30 psi on my '88 GT.

154

General Fiero Discussion / Driving w/o a deck

« on: March 06, 2017, 06:52:03 pm »

Fierofolk, I've read more than once that a Fiero can be driven without the fiberglass panels attached. 
Does this include the entire deck or just the panel covering the deck?
The entire hood, or just the panel?

155

The Market / '88 T-top up for auction

« on: February 23, 2017, 11:09:36 am »

'88 T-top up for auction
http://www.corvetteexpo.com/auction-car-list/car/85

Anyone know anything about this car?

156

Tech Tips, Tech Questions / Valve Stem Seals

« on: February 22, 2017, 11:46:09 am »

How far down should the valve stem seal go over the base of the valve stem?

The seal is shaped like a cap, and the stem base looks like the seal should go right over it all the way down to the cylinder head.

From experience I can tell you the seal does not slide all the way over the base and touch the bottom of the cylinder head.

157

General Fiero Discussion / Run Flat Tires

« on: February 04, 2017, 07:59:54 am »

Anyone have run flats on their Fiero?

Do you like them?

Would you get them again?

Any other comments?

158

General Fiero Discussion / Time for the Chevy Fiero!

« on: February 02, 2017, 04:37:23 pm »

From MSN: http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthusiasts/its-finally-time-for-the-chevrolet-fiero/ar-AAmvtrY?li=BBnb4R5

159

The Market / Valve Cover bolts

« on: January 30, 2017, 12:29:57 pm »

I am in need of one of the strange bolts that holds down the 2.8L Valve Covers (These things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqiIfeL8iBo).

All I need are the bolts with the weird cover that slides on the bolt.  Not the Valve Cover themselves.

Please PM me if you have a few to spare.


BTW, already tried Pullapart.  Plenty of 3.1s, 3.4s, 3800s, and a few Northstars.  Nothing for our 2.8s.

160

General Fiero Discussion / Valve Stem Seal Replacement

« on: January 23, 2017, 07:14:00 pm »

I'm preparing to replace the valve stem seals on my 1988 2.8L.  The Haynes Manual on page 77 Section 4, step 6 says to:
...bring the piston of the affected cylinder to just before TDC on the compression stroke.  Feed in a long piece of 1/4 inch cord through the spark plug hole until it fills the combustion chamber. <snip> Rotate the crankshaft with a wrench (clockwise) until a slight resistance is felt.

I have two questions:
1) How long is a long piece of 1/4 inch cord?  I managed to feed in 11' - Yes, 11 FEET.   That seems a bit much.  Are we talking 1', 2', 5'?

2) How do I know I'm at just before TDC on the compression stroke and how much more should I turn the engine after feeding in the cord?

Guess that was three questions.

161

General Fiero Discussion / Electronic nannies

« on: November 22, 2016, 12:20:10 pm »

First, let me say I'm a big fan of anti-lock brakes.  They stop better in wet conditions than I've ever been able to do pumping my brakes.  But I'm not a big fan of other electronic gadgets being put on cars.

These other gadgets don't seem to help much.  My 2011 Mustang (manual) has traction control, but my tires spin if I'm at a stop sign and the road is slightly wet. 

Does anyone recommend any electronic gadgets they would put on their Fiero (See how I made this thread Fiero related)  if price was not a consideration?
Would you leave them off a new car?

162

General Fiero Discussion / What is your Dream Fiero?

« on: November 07, 2016, 01:16:36 pm »

The title says it all:  If money was no object, what would be your dream Fiero? 

An '88 with a V8?
A convertible?
The one sitting in your garage?

Feel free to get carried away...

163

The Market / Lamborghini deoblo kit car - $2500 (Columbia)

« on: October 21, 2016, 08:41:02 pm »

Saw this on C-list, and I know none of us have enough Fiero projects to keep us busy... 

So if you want to make your Fiero look like a "Lamborghini deoblo":
https://columbia.craigslist.org/cto/5839656780.html

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Club Events / Winder GA Beer Festival Oct 22

« on: October 21, 2016, 08:38:23 pm »

Not a club event, but sounds cool, even though I won't be there.  Bring your classic car for free admission!

http://southeastwheelsevents.ning.com/events/event/show?id=5072275%3AEvent%3A1016729&xgs=1&xg_source=msg_share_event

COLLECTOR CARS WANTED TO DISPLAY AT THE WINDER BEER FESITVAL!  FREE ADMISSION ($50 Value) - JUST REPORT TO THE JUG TAVERN PUB BY 9AM! ASK FOR JERRY GOLDEN. HAVE FUN!
Courtesy of Golden Production via www.SouthEastWheelsEvents.com


Craft Beer Festival in Winder Georgia featuring 100+ beers from local and national breweries! Come hang out with us under our tent @ Jug Tavern Park on October 22nd, 2016
Doors open at 10 AM for VIP ticket holders and 11 AM for full access!
Save some $ and grab our early bird ticket, early bird ends October 2nd.
General Admission Tickets include:
Access to the Festival
Tasting Glass
Sampling access to 100+ Craft Beers
Live Music
VIP Tickets include:
10 AM Entry to the Festival
Tasting Glass
Sampling access to 100+ Craft Beers
Live Music
VIP Only Bathrooms
VIP Food
VIP Area
Festival T-shirt
First Access to special "Mystery Beers"
Food Vendors and Food Trucks will be on-site for our festival!
Live Music from:
Craig Waters
Tommy Lee Thompson and the Network
County Line Band
http://winderbeerfest.com
Current Brewery List*:
3 Taverns
Allagash
Arches
Avery
Boon
Boulder
Boulevard
Bruery
Burnt Hickory
Cannon
Cascade
Chattanooga
Cherry Street
Cigar City
Coastal Empire
Copper Creek
Crazy Mountain
Creature Comforts
Crooked Stave
Eagle Creek
Eventide
Evil Twin
Fannin
Foothills
Founders
Gate City
Grayton
Great Divide
Green Man
Grumpy Old Men
Hanssens
Hi Wire Brewing
Highland Brewing
Ironmonger
Jacks
Jailhouse
Jekyll
Left Nut
Left Nut
Lindemans
Monday Night
Moon River
Mother Earth
Naughty Soda
New Belgium
New Holland
Omaha
Orpheus
Pontoon
Prairie
Red Hare
Reformation
Sautee
Scofflaw
Second Self
Service
Southbound
Southern Brewing Co
Southern Tier
St Bernardus
Stone
Strawn
Sweetwater
Terrapin
Uinta
Victory
Wild Heaven
Wrecking Bar

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General Fiero Discussion / 3 Door Fiero

« on: October 19, 2016, 07:54:14 pm »

Saw a three door Fiero the other day: https://plus.google.com/photos/101244603559962497427/albums/6343326992544920289

All part of the delivery to SRT6...