Fiero Front End Drifting...

[DurocShark]

In my old 76 280z, the front end would actually lift off the road at speed (before I installed the airdam).

The 86 Fiero v6 I'm driving now does the same thing, but with a twist: Between 45 and 80 it feels like it's lifting off the road. Once I pass 80 it slams down and suddenly feels like I'm on rails. Perfect feel.

This car has a front dam as part of the bumper fascia, so I'm not sure how to correct. (I prolly won't correct since the car is for sale, but just curious.)

Other than the "Don't drive over 45" smart-a$$ed remarks, any suggestions?

 

[Kalvin00]

Lower that thing and put a front spoiler on it!

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: Kalvin00
Lower that thing and put a front spoiler on it!

It's a Fiero. It's already low. And the spoiler is part of the bumper. There's only 4" between it and the road.

 

[Ly2n]

I don't seem to have that problem with mine, so I don't know what to suggest. You could try Fiero forum to start. I have gotten some good advice from there

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Put sandbags in the trunk?

 

[Lucky]

Other than the "Don't drive over 45" smart-a$$ed remarks, any suggestions?

Keep it above 80 all the time?

 

[DurocShark]

Originally posted by: Lucky

Other than the "Don't drive over 45" smart-a$$ed remarks, any suggestions?

Keep it above 80 all the time?

Best suggestion yet! LoL

And the front dam is 10" above the ground, not 4".

I musta been on crack or something. LoL

 

[illusion88]

Originally posted by: DurocShark

Originally posted by: Lucky

Other than the "Don't drive over 45" smart-a$$ed remarks, any suggestions?

Keep it above 80 all the time?

Best suggestion yet! LoL

And the front dam is 10" above the ground, not 4".

I musta been on crack or something. LoL

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[Evadman]

10" is huge. If you were gonna keep it, get a lower air dam. A 60lb bag of sand in the front storage compartment may help as well.

 

[cavemanmoron]

Originally posted by: Evadman
10" is huge. If you were gonna keep it, get a lower air dam. A 60lb bag of sand in the front storage compartment may help as well.

a heavy tool box is better,then when your "Fire-OH" breaks you have some tools to fix it.

Do you have frie extinguishers,[plural] with you?

i know several of the Fiero's in this area caught fire,for no apparant reason.

One made the local news a few years ago,as the owner removed the engine,and installed
a barbaque grill. LOL

TSB Number Issue Date TSB Title
88C23 JUN 90 Recall - Potential For Engine Fires
84C15B MAR 89 Recall - Engine Compartment Fire Hazard

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Body kit y0!

- M4H

 

[Amused]

I bet duct tape could fix this!

 

[PowerMacG5]

Originally posted by: Amused
I bet duct tape could fix this!

Duct Tape fixes everything.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Originally posted by: KraziKid

Originally posted by: Amused
I bet duct tape could fix this!

Duct Tape fixes everything.

If duct tape doesn't work, try hot glue or contact cement. :beer:

- M4H

 

[DurocShark]

I'm trying to imagine a duct tape spoiler....