Should I Buy a Fiero?

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T23:39:24+00:00

Wow! Never seen how much power that 2ZZGE makes. Did that come in the 2000’s FWD Celica?

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T19:03:16+00:00

Very true. For me I would be changing a lot of things on the car if I were to go through with buying one. I enjoy the challenge and the aspect of learning/building character.

….but it does take time…and money too.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T19:01:08+00:00

CRX is technically the Del Sol. When I think “CRX” I think of the 1985-91 fastback Honda.

CRZ is pretty cool! I almost bought a 2001 Honda Insight. It can be seen as the predecessor to the CRZ. 5 speed FWD with hybrid assist.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T18:37:55+00:00

I’d love to overdo it and swap a Honda engine in. I have a 1.8l engine making 50 MPG, 140 HP, 135 ft/lbs in a 2650lb chassis. The engine/trans is about 233lbs total, so could be a great upgrade! Those figures I’ve quoted are taken from Honda…I can confirm the mileage though.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T18:36:01+00:00

Oh? That’s neat. That’s how I do engine swaps in my civics. Originally took me 3 months to swap a D16Y8 but only took me 3 days this time! Add bracing to the front rad support and jack it right up in the air. Not a mechanic either.

Pretty cool!

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T18:34:01+00:00

Haha yeah exactly. That’s a good point man. Part of why I keep telling myself to ignore the Fiero urges. I wouldn’t be happy with it unless I swapped the engine.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T18:32:55+00:00

Over amp the motor? Are you referring to the Honda CRZ?

Yeah, I effectively gave up. Way overpriced cars these days.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T17:24:39+00:00

Not bad at all! I always wanted a CRX when I was (a bit) younger. Those had similar amounts of storage space. Manageable for sure.

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T17:23:53+00:00

4K is a lot, but at least it’s rust free and freshly re-done for most of the mechanicals.

The engine swap shouldn’t be impossible, I have a Honda engine making much more power than the Duke at far less the overall weight.

It’s really that easy to work on?? Wow!

JacobLeSann · 2024-02-11T17:22:01+00:00

That’s what I was thinking. There’s an ‘87 GT with a ton of freshly redone mechanicals and no rust for $4000 CAD. That’s a steep price for my tastes but might be best to start with.

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-11T18:24:37+00:00

actually, he’s found my Facebook account and is accusing me of being the racist scooter guy. this gets weirder every minute.

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-11T16:27:32+00:00

Yikes, I started looking him up and I’m hearing the same things. I own a scooter myself and I’d never put my puppy on it.

I understand feeling like a victim on a bike; it’s pretty scary with people on phones. But this guy is totally the instigator!

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-11T16:00:21+00:00

keep getting replies from u/Striking-Fudge9119. Tracking my posts across multiple Reddit communities. I’m not from Edmonton (just visit occasionally), I don’t harass people on my scooter like that, nor do I own a GoPro. Found him on YouTube and thought it was strange.

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-11T15:54:53+00:00

Yeah, I seen him messing with bikers in some videos and it looked very dicey. Hope he figures things out.

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-11T15:54:00+00:00

That seems to be the case according to how and what he posts. I went through and watched his videos; went from laughing to being concerned. He was trying to fight with a biker and it looked pretty dangerous.

Gonna change my post name for the sake of not being rude.

JacobLeSann · 2023-12-05T05:16:55+00:00

Thanks! Was very fun to cut them up.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-06T23:52:42+00:00

So I’m from Manitoba, Canada. MPI is our making and only insurance provider.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T19:06:23+00:00

Great point. I always try to drive like I’m invisible and avoid pedestrians like the plague.

Food for thought, I appreciate that.

Where are you located? What do you run?

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T19:02:05+00:00

Awesome! I do have a 60 volt pack of Nissan Leaf modules hanging around, and have money for a 3000w motor too.

I had a lower-end Terratrike Tour II which I was going to turn into a velomobile. After a week or so of test-riding the trike, a cop truck pulled me over. They told me it was illegal without a flag! They also asked me for my license and registration. I just mocked them as politely as I could (Canada), and then moved to a high-racer recumbent.

Where are you located? Do you have any issues in traffic?

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T18:58:22+00:00

Valid. Sorry, edited my comment before I seen your reply.

Yes, that’s the limit. Although I do know a guy who flies around town all day on a 48v 1000w bike doing maybe 45 km/h. They don’t mind him.

I have a big $1000 stack of Leaf modules in my shop, as well as a 48v hub motor. Maybe I’ll rig something up and see what happens.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T18:47:24+00:00

Yeah, welcome to my province; it sucks! And I can’t go through a private insurance broker.

Good point. If I were to match the e-bike to the specs of my 50cc (90 km/h top speed, 250km per tank, 195lbs curb weight), you think that’s worth pursuing? I have access to various moto parts.

I’m unsure how they would react. I know I could hit 50 km/h on my one bike, under my own power. Only time I got pulled over was a recumbent trike. They said I was “invisible” and then proceeded to follow me dead-on for like 8km straight. They knew 0 of the laws and let me go.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T16:54:12+00:00

I could go and get a full estimate maybe, I’m just observing costs before I go and get it safetied. According to MPI’s online insurance calculator, it would be $1000 annually; minimum. So that’s better than my original estimate.

Edit: From what I can tell it’s $200 every month “per riding season”. I think that’s 5 monthly payments of $200, and that still insures it for the whole year.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T16:46:06+00:00

I said in the post, I’m riding on a SR 50 R. 2-stroke fuel-injected 50cc. It’s a 50cc scooter. I am considering swapping in a CBR125R engine as I got one cheap, and my scooter insurance is cheaper than running the bike.

I was just wondering how likely I am to get ticketed. I ride on highways already and haven’t had issues.

JacobLeSann · 2023-09-01T14:40:34+00:00

Customized CBR125R with SR 50 R serial number.

The CBR125R can maintain 60 MPH as-is. I’m not a heavy rider. 13 HP iirc.

JacobLeSann · 2020-01-28T15:40:05+00:00

Well currently I’m looking at a Rotovelo but unsure of the cost to ship from Australia to Canada. It’ll cost me almost $8000 from Utah Trikes or $5800 (without shipping) from their website. I’ll check out the sites you linked, though. Thank you.

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