OHNIKO wrote:
U GUYS amaze me, I'm no where near to that level of artistry, but man, me likes it!
Thanks for the kind words. Myself and Coppertop are both blessed because we have full access to a CNC laser, CNC brake, AutoCAD, etc. So building things is quite easy. If you look at the first post of this topic, I built a "simple" cradle. (I'll post measurements later on.) That way, others can follow if needed. I like to help other people when I can. I guess I'm always "paying it forward".
CanadianClassic wrote:
What niko said! this is some deep feiro loving going on guys. atleast i'll get to bond with mine too, i've been meaning to replace my suspension system and the clutch/slave cylinder. meaning to get suspension with a more sporty feel, 27 years old...its time for a replacement. speaking of that!, do you comrades of the fiero have suggestions? boss, etc
let's just say...i don't want to rely on my brakes too much.
It's interesting how we become attached to our cars, isn't it? Always wanting to change, modify, recreate, etc. We don't think of ourselves as pioneers. We prefer "craftsman". Or is it craftsmen? Anyhow, there are many threads dedicated to handling improvements on the Fiero. Pennock's Fiero forum is quite large and has more members. I'm sure you could read threads until your eyes become blood shot!
Yes, a 27 year old suspension would be very tired and non-compliant to driver input. At the very least, once you rebuild your "stock suspension", and get a decent alignment, you'll be on your way to a better handling Fiero. Factory 84-87 cars weren't that bad at handling when new. (Although some claim bump steer was horrendous, I never thought it was "unsafe".) Good struts, sway bars and a proper alignment do go a long way. Again, my preference will differ from the next guy. While the 88 was had a "better suspension", I would recommend installing at least the rear cradle (with coil overs) into an older (84-87) car. Provided you can find a good one. You can still do lots with the stock front suspension. Unless you want to go balls out, you can modify anything to fit anywhere if you want to! Corvette suspension on a Fiero? Easy enough. The list goes on, you get the point.