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Author Topic: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga  (Read 105144671 times)

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #60 on: March 11, 2017, 02:26:22 pm »
If you look at the quarter window in this picture, you can see one of the curvature issues.  The fact that my rear clip isn't on correctly exacerbates the issue, but the curvature does not match.  The front doesn't curve in properly, but the entire window is basically flat, then put on a curved surface.  This results in odd flat spots at various places on the window itself.  Also, the window bulges a bit away from the B-pillar, resulting in airflow (and debris) getting between the B-pillar and the window.  Eventually, the debris, or potentially ice could cause the window to come loose.




These are aftermarket windows from a known vendor.

Some day, I'll get the rear clip put on correctly, which will help several issues.

Edit: Oops.
« Last Edit: March 11, 2017, 06:24:46 pm by tshark »

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #61 on: March 11, 2017, 05:37:38 pm »
I don't see any comparison pictures of the quarter windows. 

Have you checked with Sinister Performance about programming the ECM?
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #62 on: March 11, 2017, 05:43:34 pm »
I don't see any comparison pictures of the quarter windows. 

Have you checked with Sinister Performance about programming the ECM?

I think it's with Ryan Glick, right now.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #63 on: March 11, 2017, 06:26:48 pm »
Added my pic above  For comparison, here are some other windows at similar angles:



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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #64 on: March 11, 2017, 06:32:30 pm »
What was the 7730 in previously?  It may be programmed already?

Apparently, from an '87 Chevy Celebrity.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #65 on: March 11, 2017, 07:05:23 pm »
You can't fix stupid but, you can adjust it with a 2x4.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #66 on: March 11, 2017, 07:10:40 pm »
Like this?

https://www.fierostore.com/Product/Detail.aspx?s=57611%20%20%20%20%201988

I think I have Konis on the front.

Those are the ones.

Great.  Ordering Monday.  I received other positive reviews on these, also.

I guess now is at least as good of a time as any to replace them.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #67 on: March 11, 2017, 07:57:05 pm »
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I think it's with Ryan Glick, right now.

If Ryan's got it, You don't need me!  He knows his stuff and somehow (voodoo) can program blind and get real close the first time. Sounds like you're in good hands.
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #68 on: March 11, 2017, 08:17:57 pm »
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I think it's with Ryan Glick, right now.

If Ryan's got it, You don't need me!  He knows his stuff and somehow (voodoo) can program blind and get real close the first time. Sounds like you're in good hands.

Pricey, though.  I hope he gets it right, the first time.  I don't want to have to send it back.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #69 on: March 11, 2017, 08:20:15 pm »
I want it done a bit differently.  Since over 5K is bad, I'd like it to shift there, and redline there.  Something like that.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #70 on: March 11, 2017, 10:47:04 pm »
A window closeup:


You can see the curve issues, although this is a good install.  The quality of this particular window is much better than either of mine, although my driver's side is the worse of mine.

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #71 on: March 12, 2017, 01:03:49 pm »
I'm trying out names for my Fiero.  Someone suggested LED Sled, so I tried it, but that made people think of these things:







Nothing wrong with them, just not me.

So, my Fiero is slow.  The 2.8 was called a boat anchor.  Boat anchors were made of lead.  It drives like a sled.  So, Lead Sled.  Just trying it out.  What do you think?
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #72 on: March 12, 2017, 03:21:13 pm »
Mine is (unofficially) the Cookie Monster.
The color is very close, and it's also a tribute to the first dog that Tammy and I had, as a couple.

The white one is The Ghost In The Machine. I suppose. :D
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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #73 on: March 13, 2017, 05:49:13 pm »
Is that a Windows logo in the botton right of the Mustang grille?

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Re: My '88 Fiero - The Never-Ending Saga
« Reply #74 on: March 13, 2017, 07:57:02 pm »
Lead Sled as in the way you described it.

Lead (leed) Sled, as in the way you want it once an engine swap is done.
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