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Patrick
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Topic: 84 in progress... Posted: 08 June 2011 at 2:03pm |
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Thanks Colby. I've seen that page, and that's exactly what Clynt did to his choptop. However, I don't have the required tools to cut and weld that metal "cone" on each side. (Being the good guy he is, Clynt probably would've helped me with this, but he's recently moved and no longer has a "shop" in his backyard.) I was hoping that simply cutting down the rubber bumpers (like Kevin did) would be enough, but I won't really know until I can at least take a closer look at what I'm dealing with. [EDIT] Continued Here.
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Colby
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2011 at 1:46pm | |||
http://www.westcoastfiero.com/faq/front_bump_stop.html
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88 Formula 5 speed
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kharmata
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2011 at 1:28pm | |||
Sorry Patrick. I dont remeber exactly but i recall it was a good chunk
removed. Cheers! |
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Kevin
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2011 at 11:19am | |||
Kevin, did you happen to notice how much you could actually get away with when cutting off the bumpstop? There needs to be some rubber left there obviously to prevent metal on metal impact, but could you have removed more than an inch?
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kharmata
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 08 June 2011 at 11:09am | |||
Doh! When I lowered my SE I sliced off almost 1" of
bump stop. Cheers |
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Kevin
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 June 2011 at 10:04pm | |||
I was discussing installing sway bars and custom end links with Colby on page 4 of This thread, and I went out to look at my factory end links. Something else caught my eye. See anything unusual in this shot? The bumpstop is sitting right on my lower control arm! No wonder the ride is so "firm"! I guess I haven't had a close look at my suspension since I lowered it while the suspension was compressed. I may need to make some alterations here...
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 February 2011 at 7:39pm | |||
Thanks Kevin. With a little (okay, a lot) of help from John Carlo, I'm hoping to improve/finish the rear deck, spoiler, hood and nose. Should only take a weekend or two, eh Johnny?
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kharmata
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 February 2011 at 7:20pm | |||
I like that height for sure! You say it's nice and firm...eh? Can you imagine what my 18's ride like? . Looking Good. |
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 07 February 2011 at 7:03pm | |||
I've returned to this thread after a long absence because I have some exciting news, but first an update.
Here's a shot (from a frame of video) taken at one of the autocross sessions last fall... It's probably no secret now after all this time, but yes, I used the stock springs with two complete coils cut off front and back. I'm very happy with the stance, and with the Monroe Sensa-Trac shocks/struts, the ride is nice and firm. ------------------------------------------------------------ --- So what's the big news, eh? It's only taken me 6 1/2 years since I bought it, but the '84 is now finally running, registered, AirCared, and... drumroll please... insured! I gotta show you the AirCare readings. Clynt helped me install a "lightly used" cat I bought on eBay for 20 bucks, yes $20, and that included shipping. What can you get for 20 bucks? Well, take a look at these readings! The previous readings (which failed) were with no cat. But man oh man, look how low the current readings are. Far lower than they've EVER been! The duke is ready to rumble! I've mentioned his name briefly already, but I gotta mention it again. Clynt has been a lot of help with this car. If it wasn't for Clynt and being able to use his yard (and hoist, etc), I could not have resurrected this car. Thanks very much buddy!
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 10:59am | |||
The "Oopsie" was in regards to Dave's trailer keys being lost. I've since edited my post to avoid future confusion.
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Capt Fiero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 9:43am | |||
Looks like the Air Zip Disc is comming out to cut the lock off. I have called all the places I went to last night and no one has them. (I was driving the blazer at the time)
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Austin
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 9:14am | |||
Uh oh? What'd you break? |
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1986 Fiero GT 3.4L V6 DIS, 5 spd, Full Polyurethane Suspension, Rear Coil-overs |
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 1:17am | |||
Oopsie.
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Capt Fiero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 1:02am | |||
Yep however have a little issue we can't find the trailer keys. So I can't hook it to the Blazer and all the stuff won't fit in the blazer and my 88. |
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 16 July 2010 at 12:06am | |||
Shouldn't you be packing?
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Capt Fiero
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 July 2010 at 11:39pm | |||
I'm betting he cut the stock coils and is trying that first.
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Capt Fiero
88 Fiero GT 5spd V6 Eight Fifty Seven GT V8 5spd. |
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 July 2010 at 10:51pm | |||
No comments from the peanut gallery!
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Fire451
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 July 2010 at 10:44pm | |||
he cut the coils by the sounds of it
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 July 2010 at 10:35pm | |||
Okay, here's the back all apart.
Here's three back springs lined up. From the left... stock (NWY), stock (NXD), Suspension Techniques.
And here's my able assistant, Clynt's dog (one of 'em)... Sam.
I'm purposely holding off reporting what springs I used. I'll take some pictures of the actual car and how it now looks... and then I'll reveal what was done.
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Patrick
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Post Options Quote Reply Posted: 15 July 2010 at 10:27pm | |||
No. |
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