Belair1955 Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hello, I have been racing in SCCA and SVRA for many years, but have sold those cars, and now I want to go Chump racing with my twenty something children. I scored a free 85 Fiero v6 manual car last week. So we are going through it to make sure it will be reliable, moding the brakes and suspension, and looking for the best wheel tire combos. I have done some endurance racing in the past. Reliability is key, as well as organization. Any advice from the Chumps?! I don't pretend that we will have a race winner, but I am very focused on building a car that will be comfortable, easy to drive, and finish the race. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron_e Posted July 31, 2017 Report Share Posted July 31, 2017 I'm sure Mender will be along shortly to advise you on the Fiero. 2 minutes ago, Belair1955 said: Reliability is key, as well as organization. Any advice from the Chumps?! I don't pretend that we will have a race winner, but I am very focused on building a car that will be comfortable, easy to drive, and finish the race. Exactly, reliability is key. Find out from fellow Fiero dudes what the weak points are and try to address them as best as you can. Welcome, cool to see a family effort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Where are you located? PM me and we can discuss the pluses and minuses of racing a Fiero. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogtired Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 20 kids is a lot, seems a little late for advice.... ? 11 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Infiniti Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Belair1955 said: 85 Fiero 1 hour ago, Belair1955 said: reliable 1 hour ago, Belair1955 said: endurance 1 hour ago, Belair1955 said: comfortable, easy to drive, and finish the race. All in the same post? Hopefully Mender can solve 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belair1955 Posted August 1, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Okay you got me on that one, I don't have 20 children. I have two children that are in their twenties, oh my God 20 children what the #$%!!!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Magic Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Stick to a car you know and that has cheap and plentiful replacements. Also only use a car that has racing history. The most competitive cars were campained in larger scca or nasa classes, which meant most of the bugs were figured out. Think spec e30, spec e36, spec miata, honda challenge, spec neon, scca American iron....not sure where fiero fits in that list. Any good build will cost 6 to 10 grand unless you buy a good car off someone else. At that point the cost of the chassis is a drop in the bucket. Pick what you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 1 hour ago, Black Magic said: Also only use a car that has racing history. IMSA RS Challenge: " A big change occured in 1984, with the introduction of the ProFormance front wheel drive sedans. Those cars would dominate the series. It was also a Renault year, with Tommy and Bobby Archer dominating the season. Tommy took the title in his Renault Alliance, taking seven wins." Not always a reliable indicator. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, Team Infiniti said: Hopefully Mender can solve We've already started the therapy conversation. He sounds like he's up to the challenge. Edited August 1, 2017 by mender 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbogrill Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 If there is a local race track close by see if you can do any test and tune. Torture it for 1-2 hours non stop. There is plenty of stupid stuff that can get you that you don't notice in a 20min stint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Benty Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Haters will be haters. 9 hours ago, mender said: IMSA RS Challenge: " A big change occured in 1984, with the introduction of the ProFormance front wheel drive sedans. Those cars would dominate the series. It was also a Renault year, with Tommy and Bobby Archer dominating the season. Tommy took the title in his Renault Alliance, taking seven wins." Not always a reliable indicator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mender Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 8 hours ago, Cam Benty said: Haters will be haters. Not hating; speaking the truth. I've owned more Renaults than a lot of people have owned cars: R12 ice racer, R12 wagon (college car), R17 Gordini and an R30. Always wanted an Alliance GTA but I'm not sure any still exist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Benty Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 My words were not aimed at you. Just the individuals who are not knowledgeable of race history. My Apologies. It was not very clear. 10 hours ago, mender said: Not hating; speaking the truth. I've owned more Renaults than a lot of people have owned cars: R12 ice racer, R12 wagon (college car), R17 Gordini and an R30. Always wanted an Alliance GTA but I'm not sure any still exist. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tommytipover Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 We need to nurture the Fiero racers, not drive them to the arms of the Fatherland... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bremsen Posted August 1, 2017 Report Share Posted August 1, 2017 Welcome! If you haven't already, read this: Also, there are some other "tips and tricks" threads around that are useful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belair1955 Posted August 7, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 Bremsen, thank you, I did read that! Been away form the computer for a few days, work travel. BUT, I should have interesting news for MENDER very soon!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Andrew D Johnson Posted August 7, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 My recomendations: New brake lines Ate fluid Hawk blue pads Dunlop direzza star spec tire Make sure the bushings/bearings/ball joints are in OK shape. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiredBirds Posted August 7, 2017 Report Share Posted August 7, 2017 On 7/31/2017 at 8:18 PM, mender said: Where are you located? PM me and we can discuss the pluses and minuses of racing a Fiero. put a SBC in it and you gotta WINNER 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belair1955 Posted August 27, 2017 Author Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 All, Still here, work and life all conspiring to keep me out of the shop, but we have made progress on the Fiero, broken windshield came out today...effing glued in glass, TOTAL PITA, back glass to be removed tomorrow, cage ordered last week, my MIG is ready, interior is stripped, got a set of free wheels, making a replacement panel where the sun roof was, LOOKING FOR A RACING SEAT AND FIRE SYSTEM, ZF transaxle and 351 v8 from my Pantera donor car ready....yeah right! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technical Advisory Committee Ray Franck Posted August 27, 2017 Technical Advisory Committee Report Share Posted August 27, 2017 Welcome back where are you located and what tracks are you planning on running ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRVOLKS Posted August 28, 2017 Report Share Posted August 28, 2017 On 8/1/2017 at 1:27 PM, tommytipover said: We need to nurture the Fiero racers, not drive them to the arms of the Fatherland... The Fatherland has been kind of good to me. Bob Mann www.DRVOLKS.com bobtec@comcast.net Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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