Real Fiero Tech

Also consider that the Solstice uses two arms on the rear instead of the one+strut that the Fiero has. Much easier to deal with bump-steer design that way.

So who's going to adapt a 'Vette leaf to the rear of the Fiero? Do it right and need no swaybar!

Trot, the semi-werkin', fox...

It controls airflow... What do I win?! Vacuum system. You've got two lines but you'll never see the other one until you start thinking like a vacuum tech (which I happen to be.) The port(s) you can see in the picture and your engine's intake constitutes what would be the Ground connections in an ele...

The Dark Side of Will wrote:That's why you build an adjustment into the transfer mechanism.

Isn't that what I suggested?

The Dark Side of Will wrote:Each throttle has an independent idle adjustment screw.

Yes, but don't you want to be able to fine-tune where they begin to open relative to one another? From my understanding of the rig you don't want the first opening to 5 degrees before the second starts to move...

Trot, the unbuilt, fox...

How much force can those things take? The return spring on the throttle isn't monstrous, but it isn't exactly a slouch, either... If it's strong enough, it'd probably work well, if you can build a frame for it to stop it from flexing... :thumbleft: Enough force to quickly accelerate/decelerate my ~...

One thing I've never seen implemented on these setups is a link rod using small universal or CV joints. Is there a good reason for this? They're not that expensive in the size we're talking about and are readily available at RC racing shops...

Trot, the curious, fox...

Dude! That's.....

Orgasmic......

Ok, maybe not but I'll be watchin' if I can get to that channel!

Trot, the attentive, fox...

I'm still waiting on my first full paycheck at the new job as well as the first full rent check from my house and the pension payout from my previous job. So we're at about $50 in the bank for the next week. = p Still crossing fingers that the checks will start arriving SOON! Trot, the frugal, fox...

Geez I was so confused. I couldn't figure out why you would bother having a boost controller for <1bar.

1bar is atmosphere where I work. } ; ]

Badass car man. I stare on with envy.

Trot, the slow, fox...

Mach10 wrote:12 volts of DC, it's good enough for meeee!

:withstupid:

I need a few more semesters before I start spewing forth that sort of info... :thumbleft:

Trot, the larnin', fox...

That's a function of the frequency. The higher your frequency the farther from the wire's core the electrons travel. In other words, a copper pipe will have as much current carrying capacity as a solid copper wire of the same diameter when operating at high frequency. DC uses the whole cross section...

Sure would like to. Convalescing from ankle reconstruction. Will be on crutches with right ankle cast for next 6-8 weeks. I did get to go out for dinner and ice cream with my wife last night. First time I've been out since Feb 8. :whine: That sounds familiar. Hydrocodone was my friend. If I recall ...

It's already designed. I think it may even be available...

http://www.geocities.com/mycarsr/Fiero1 ... e0002.html

I have nothing to do with it except that I plan to buy one soonish. : ]

Trot, the gray, fox...

Blue Shift wrote: I was supposed to trim those reinforcing gussets into a triangular shape, but in traditional CRS fashion I remembered once I had already bead blased and painted them. Oh well.

Still looks good. :thumbleft:

Trot, the pushrodded, fox...

Stupidly simple fixes FTW!!! All my worries were caused by the caliper-end flare nut coming loose. No rubbing on the cables, no other leakage. Repositioned cable, tightened the hell out of it, and bled the lines. Test drive revealed braking on par with previous! Where do I get good pads for an '88? ...

You better believe I bookmarked it. :thumbleft:

Trot, the greatful, fox...

I'm just wondering, do you have the parking brake hooked up? If you don't the rear brakes may be out of adjustment and causing the symptoms you are noticing. E-brake works fine. I even did the manual adjustment (piston pry and screw cycle) when I replaced the flex lines. I hope it's not a hard line...

crossposting this from the Fiero list as nobody seems to be offering any opinions... :cussing: So I was backing down the drive this morning and when I hit the brakes, the pedal went to the floor, the brake light came on, and I was able to get the fronts to lock and stop me before really bad things h...

Mach10 wrote: God, that motor gives me goosebumps :thumbleft:

:withstupid:

Trot, the drooling, fox...

Dude, was that 6-flags?

Trot, the local, fox...