@MrFullComposure Back when I drove her daily, I thought so. They're light. Fiberglass bodies. There wasn't a turn I couldn't take in it either. They have a 50/50 weight ratio. The only problem is cooling. The radiator is still in the front so the coolant lines are long and it's not very efficient. There are ways to overcome these problem if needed though. I personally love these cars. I never took her too her top speed, but they have some get up and go.
@jarforsythe The stripes are actually custom from a guy online. I got them and then paint matched the silver on the rocker panels etc. It's the original paint scheme actually.
@clm234 Yeah, the headrest speakers are cool. I've been a little conflicted about whether to put those in my 86. I still have the 84 for parts (which has headrest speakers) so I put one of it's seats in the 86. Problem is the seats are worn out so they have covers on them, and the seat covers look a little weird with big holes in them for the speakers. They're also the wrong color.
I should probably just get the 84's recovered, but I don't have the skill or money.
@yorgle11 Check out Mr. Mikes seats. They're easy to install an look great. They aren't too outrageously priced either. I plan on getting a set for mine when the time comes. But I love the headrest speakers. No one ever believes me that it was a factory thing. Haha
@clm234 Could i have the name of the guy who did it for you? I really like it and would love to do something like that to mine.
jarforsythe 1 week ago
Are these little fieros pretty fast?
MrFullComposure 1 week ago
@MrFullComposure Back when I drove her daily, I thought so. They're light. Fiberglass bodies. There wasn't a turn I couldn't take in it either. They have a 50/50 weight ratio. The only problem is cooling. The radiator is still in the front so the coolant lines are long and it's not very efficient. There are ways to overcome these problem if needed though. I personally love these cars. I never took her too her top speed, but they have some get up and go.
clm234 1 week ago
Ny gauge cluster the odometer dont work.Stay in 60 miles thats all ..Sometimes one day long is work after starting again
voci1953 3 months ago
@voci1953 Check the wiring. Maybe a bad ground. These cars had grounding issues. Check the hot side also.
clm234 1 week ago
Love the paint job!
jarforsythe 8 months ago
@jarforsythe The stripes are actually custom from a guy online. I got them and then paint matched the silver on the rocker panels etc. It's the original paint scheme actually.
clm234 1 week ago
Nice, the 85GT is one of my favorite models. I have an 86GT but I prefer notchbacks.
I've never seen the 85 gauges before. Interesting how different they are from both the 84 and 86 that I've owned.
Your speedo is an 85mph but it has the later style typeface, not like the 85mph I had on my 84.
I never knew that style of tach existed. I thought all the V6 tachs had the redline pointing straight up. Interesting.
yorgle11 9 months ago
@yorgle11 Yeah, I like my gauges, but I wish I had a 120mph speedo. And I prefer this tach because it's like most cars and I'm used to it.
I also like my headrest speakers. haha
clm234 8 months ago
@clm234 Yeah, the headrest speakers are cool. I've been a little conflicted about whether to put those in my 86. I still have the 84 for parts (which has headrest speakers) so I put one of it's seats in the 86. Problem is the seats are worn out so they have covers on them, and the seat covers look a little weird with big holes in them for the speakers. They're also the wrong color.
I should probably just get the 84's recovered, but I don't have the skill or money.
yorgle11 8 months ago
@yorgle11 Check out Mr. Mikes seats. They're easy to install an look great. They aren't too outrageously priced either. I plan on getting a set for mine when the time comes. But I love the headrest speakers. No one ever believes me that it was a factory thing. Haha
clm234 8 months ago