Update on Aaron's Fiero.
Posted: Thu Aug 04, 2005 5:20 am
Hey ya'lls,
well I was thinking today (Yes it did hurt), I made a change in plans. Originally this was the order that I was going to attack my custom Fiero build:
Engine (3.4 DOHC, built)
Suspension
Bodywork
Interior
Well after getting my CAI I realized something. The 2.8l isn't that bad. I like the sound, it's easy to drive, and the gas mileage is ok. It isn't fast, but it moves good enough. So I thought about this, it isn't broken, I still LOVE the car, let's not fuck with it just yet. I think I am going to leave the 2.8l alone for now. It will be better in the long run if I wait to swap it until I am sick of the boat anchor. I am also putting a hold on the suspension (That goes with the engine, I will do them both at the same time). Also, the interior has grown on me. I like the gauges, the colors are nice, and the seats are comfortable. So I don't even think I want to do a crazy dash swap. I am still building the 3.4, and I will still keep it going, and out of the dust, but I'd like to long block it, wrap it, and just let it wait until I'm good and ready.
So it has come to this, I am going to fix what I don't like about the car. For now, I am happy with the engine/suspension/interior. But the sound system has got to go. I made a post about performance sound, that idea has been trashed. So this is the new plan.
We will be ordering a double din head unit here pretty soon, just waiting on a few ideas so I can figure out the best one. My requirements are double din, and they must illuminate in red. A remote is nice, and it must be CD/MP3. As for all the French numbers that they say mean something, my friend is picking the best one of those. Right after we order the deck I am going to order new 4x10s and 4x6s, and I am also going to add 2 new speakers, most likely 3-way 6x9s. All 6 soeakers will be run off of a seperate amp, mounted in the front of the car. Then we are going to add dual 10" subs, which will also have their own amp.
The only thing I want is it to look stock, or close to it. I don't want some exotic deck, and I don't want fucking sub boxes everywhere. So a lot of time and effort will go into placement of the new 6x9s and 10" subs.
So, what do you think? I'll be posting pics/links as this goes along. I guess this is my stereo build thread :afrocool:
well I was thinking today (Yes it did hurt), I made a change in plans. Originally this was the order that I was going to attack my custom Fiero build:
Engine (3.4 DOHC, built)
Suspension
Bodywork
Interior
Well after getting my CAI I realized something. The 2.8l isn't that bad. I like the sound, it's easy to drive, and the gas mileage is ok. It isn't fast, but it moves good enough. So I thought about this, it isn't broken, I still LOVE the car, let's not fuck with it just yet. I think I am going to leave the 2.8l alone for now. It will be better in the long run if I wait to swap it until I am sick of the boat anchor. I am also putting a hold on the suspension (That goes with the engine, I will do them both at the same time). Also, the interior has grown on me. I like the gauges, the colors are nice, and the seats are comfortable. So I don't even think I want to do a crazy dash swap. I am still building the 3.4, and I will still keep it going, and out of the dust, but I'd like to long block it, wrap it, and just let it wait until I'm good and ready.
So it has come to this, I am going to fix what I don't like about the car. For now, I am happy with the engine/suspension/interior. But the sound system has got to go. I made a post about performance sound, that idea has been trashed. So this is the new plan.
We will be ordering a double din head unit here pretty soon, just waiting on a few ideas so I can figure out the best one. My requirements are double din, and they must illuminate in red. A remote is nice, and it must be CD/MP3. As for all the French numbers that they say mean something, my friend is picking the best one of those. Right after we order the deck I am going to order new 4x10s and 4x6s, and I am also going to add 2 new speakers, most likely 3-way 6x9s. All 6 soeakers will be run off of a seperate amp, mounted in the front of the car. Then we are going to add dual 10" subs, which will also have their own amp.
The only thing I want is it to look stock, or close to it. I don't want some exotic deck, and I don't want fucking sub boxes everywhere. So a lot of time and effort will go into placement of the new 6x9s and 10" subs.
So, what do you think? I'll be posting pics/links as this goes along. I guess this is my stereo build thread :afrocool: