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The previous owner didn't wash the battery support and it rusted through, but my brother is a panel beater so he replaced it for me.
When I bought the car the points were shot. So I replaced them and I have put a new fuel sender unit in too.
I have owned a Sherpa, which suffered from rust and she died.
But now I have my Fiori now and I love this little car. She uses 5 litres or less per hundred, she runs Castrol Magnatec 10w 30 and gets serviced every 5000 km. I can only get 104km/h out it and am going to put 13 inch by 165 by 80 on her to get even better fuel economy.
I am happy to know there is someone else out there who loves their Fiori. I have a set of 13" alloys, window tint, lowered and stiffer suspension package, (a combination of Holden Barina and Audi coil springs, after market exhaust, and CD/MP3 player with 4" speakers in the dash and 6x 9 three ways behind the seats. I have also re-trimmed he cargo area and door trims. It looks fantastic goes great and the fuel economy is superb. Oh by the way, I have hit 130km/h in mine, off road, of course.
Hey I got a fiori too its my first car and its awesome, its fairly stock at the moment accept tint and stereo I wanna do some engine work, but what else can be done to these little beasts?
Robbie
mischief_mayhem_soap@hotmail.com.
This is where it gets difficult, you can't buy off the shelf performance parts for these cars, so you need to have some mechanical knowledge. Don't forget though, that when you increase the power output, always consider brakes, suspension and steering, (They are only designed for the car's standard power output).
That said though, I am presently looking at having the block bored to increase cubic capacity, the head port, polished and decked, and a new camshaft or regrind. I am going to finish it off with a set of extractors, (custom made).
You will get a heap of funny looks and people will ask why do you bother. The best part is going to be sitting at the lights and blowing the first "performance" car away.
The Fiori has the potential to be the ultimate 'sleeper'.
130? Is that all? :P So yeah Fiori's rock. Mine is just about stock except the EGR system has been disconnected as the exhaust system guy couldn't find a new valve. Now it sounds even tougher than before! (induction noise as the piping is just redirected). Just wondering how I go about getting bigger wheels... (speedo & stuff). I really didn't think anyone would go as far with their Fiori's as you guys have, but I am impressed :D.
I'm really happy with my 2nd hand 1991 Fiori, but hit a 'roo recently and can't find a replacement driver's side headlight in Australia. Any ideas? Am wondering which countries these cars were sold in and were they only known as Fiori?
I don't know where you are located, but if you are still after a new left side front headlight I maybe able to help you out. I'm in brisbane and am willing to make a deal on a spare one that I have if you are interested?
Contact me on emilyb@three.com.au.
Sorry I made a mistake before. I have a drivers side (right side lol) headlight also so if you are interested again it's.
emilyb@three.com.au.
I have a 1990 Fiori aswell, runs pretty schweet too. As far as technical information on the Fiori I have a little info for ya.
Sold in other countries as a Subaru ''REX'' and also a 4 seat option, the Fiori (latin for Flower) is the last of the 2 Generations of subaru k-cars sold in Australia (the first being the sherpa). Makes finding parts easier.
Mods done to my Fiori to-date are stereo, spoiler, tacho, honed intake, carburettor replace, rebuild and modifications, de-pinstriping and badging.
I don't plan to do too much to this engine as far as interiour mechanics are concerned as I have planned a Vivio (Generation after Fiori) engine transplant (650cc EFI SUPERCHARGED) A good link for Vivio information is : http://vivioman.stormloader.com/ although a little old.
At the moment I am currently in the middle of an electrical system overhaul as economy has dwindled to a shocking 8k/litre (!!!) but not too concerned as Vivio frontcut has been ordered :D:D:D.
If anybody has any technical questions or requires parts, please get me at doug_trio@hotmail via email or MSN.
Brisbane people email me please, let's organise a cruise :D.
Anarki!
I have a Subaru fiori 1990 mod. The head gasket has currently blow and I have no idea on the sequence to bolt the head back on and have not been able to come across this information. If anyone knows the sequence please add to this site. IAM looking forward to getting my beast back on the road.
Fiori's are cool.
See!!
http://rapidshare.de/files/5465730/alans_sub.wmv.html
i came across this page looking for more info on the fiori.
I brought that car in the vid of my brother, and want to install a rpm gauge. I have plans of entering it in local auto comp's.
Hey Doug.
I like the sound of your Fiori, I am in Brisbane too, southside, you might see me crusing around bayside in my dark blue fiori from time to time. Alloy wheels, Stainless cat exhaust, tinted windows and lowered. I am tossing up the idea of a Toyota Starlet 4efte engine swap, and ideas, thoughts on that swap, anyone?
If you want to soup up your fiori with something nice, go and have a look at the vivio frontcut at auto asian spares down at slacks creek, 660cc SUPERCHARGED!!! Even has a little top-mount cooler.
No worries mate, catch me on MSN or via the email if you want to meet up (doug_trio@hotmail.com)
Thx - Doug.
Howdy,
Well I have just purchased a 1991 Fiori dark blue, with a few dents here and there.
I've been reading up on these little weapons and what I have read is true, they are such a rad car.
Just some questions that someone may know the answer to..?
1 - Does anyone know where you can purchase a back seat or two from?
2 - And what's the weight of one of these little monsters?
Thanks peoples...
Peace out... Muzza-C.
Hi All!
Glad to see other people love these little beasts!! Mine is a red 92, mods ATM are a Pioneer MP3 deck, Sony AMP, pioneer 6x9's, 2 1/2 inch stainless exhaust. Some white Vinyl Decals all over. Looks mad and sounds tough!
Just needs a bit more grunt! will look into a vivio transplant, any ideas how much it would cost and where I could get one??
Keep it real guys, I dunno if we can attach photos, but I'll try a bit later.
Medman.
Hey all... i have a page of where you can order the Vivio half cut...
http://www.247spares.co.uk/carpartsearch/parts_browse/car/used/make=SUBARU/model=VIVIO/part_name=engine/result/
Cool I shall peace this out!
Muzza-C.