Fuego Owners

[MartinTuazon]

I have some friends who do fiberglass but what do you intend to have fiberglass-done?

hi benzmizer,

im planning to install fender flares for my 2000 Fuego 4x2. any recommendation?

Q's.
1. w/c is better? fiberglass or plastic?
2. can either of the two be painted so it can match the car color?
3. if ever plastic is better, any recommendation?

thanks so much..

Fuego!!!

[Benzmizer]

hi benzmizer,

im planning to install fender flares for my 2000 Fuego 4x2. any recommendation?

Q's.
1. w/c is better? fiberglass or plastic? No question, PLASTIC.

2. can either of the two be painted so it can match the car color? As for the OEM overfenders used for the Fuego Sport 4x4, they are body colored. Sporty but subtle. Black overfenders (for me) prject more on the "off-road look"

3. if ever plastic is better, any recommendation? Well, that's the question... would you be able to find one? From a manufacturer's standpoint, plastic (likely injection-type) is better than fiberglass (FRP) due to consistency. FRP are considered "handmade"... ergo, for masspro, this is a liability. Back to my question, would you be able to find one? Likely not since from my knowledge, even the Fuego Sport overfenders produced during the late 90s-early '00s are made of FRP.

So your best bet is: have a local FRP manufacturer make one for you. They may need a copy to pattern the overfenders (that is if you want the size used for OEM) or simply design a new one yourself. But I must warn you, if you are to make one set only, cost would be high for you need to pay for the FRP mould.

Good Luck!

thanks so much..

Fuego!!![/QUOTE]

[MartinTuazon]

hi benzmizer,

im planning to install fender flares for my 2000 Fuego 4x2. any recommendation?

Q's.
1. w/c is better? fiberglass or plastic? No question, PLASTIC.

2. can either of the two be painted so it can match the car color? As for the OEM overfenders used for the Fuego Sport 4x4, they are body colored. Sporty but subtle. Black overfenders (for me) prject more on the "off-road look"

3. if ever plastic is better, any recommendation? Well, that's the question... would you be able to find one? From a manufacturer's standpoint, plastic (likely injection-type) is better than fiberglass (FRP) due to consistency. FRP are considered "handmade"... ergo, for masspro, this is a liability. Back to my question, would you be able to find one? Likely not since from my knowledge, even the Fuego Sport overfenders produced during the late 90s-early '00s are made of FRP.

So your best bet is: have a local FRP manufacturer make one for you. They may need a copy to pattern the overfenders (that is if you want the size used for OEM) or simply design a new one yourself. But I must warn you, if you are to make one set only, cost would be high for you need to pay for the FRP mould.

Good Luck!

thanks so much..

Fuego!!!

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hi benzmizer,

looks like i dont have any choice left but to settle for fiberglass. who would you recommend? u once mentioned that you have friends who do fiberglass. i live in binan, by the way.

thanks so much.

[MartinTuazon]

hhmmm... 10 kms/l. it really depends on your driving style. kung mabigat ang rihgt foot mo, that should be ok. nasanay kasi ako sa economy run driving style eh.
ganda pala ng fuego mo! woot woot!! i always wanted a black fuego pero walang lack noong yr. 2000 model.
we have the same size tires. actually, same tire brand pa. saan ka nagpa lift?

hi toybox,

ito na ngayon ang ginawa ko:

simota air filter + headers + sea oil bio diesel + uni_Q engine additive + heavy right foot (cause im always on a hurry =) )

= 10.9klm / liter

HurraY!!!

FUEGO!!!!

[Blaster87]

Martin,

At least you know where the consumption is coming from. No worries, we all go through that. Effective planning and time management may help the hurrying bit especially the when the time comes when priorities in life begin to shift towards more economical driving. Hehehe.

About the flares, we can talk about it in the group and maybe we can all pitch in for the mold to make prices more acceptable. Eyeball na!

Fuego!

[MartinTuazon]

Martin,

At least you know where the consumption is coming from. No worries, we all go through that. Effective planning and time management may help the hurrying bit especially the when the time comes when priorities in life begin to shift towards more economical driving. Hehehe.

About the flares, we can talk about it in the group and maybe we can all pitch in for the mold to make prices more acceptable. Eyeball na!

Fuego!

hi blast,

d ko nga maintindihan, kung kailan ako mas mabilis magpatakbo, tska tumipid. weird nga eh. nice comment about eco driving ha. hehehe.

post ako sa site natin bout the flares.

Fuego!

[MartinTuazon]

hi benz,

sino kaya marecommend mo na fiberglass fabricator?

tnx man.

[Benzmizer]

hi benz,

sino kaya marecommend mo na fiberglass fabricator?

tnx man.

Let me get back to you on that.... I'll ask my friend if he can do or recommend someone from our side of town.

[MartinTuazon]

Let me get back to you on that.... I'll ask my friend if he can do or recommend someone from our side of town.

okidoki then.. thanks a lot.

Fuego!!!

[pod_bloodlust]

guys...

ask ko lng kng may mairerefer kau na second hand turtle top pra s 1996 fuego...

pwedeng carryboy o campershell...

we bought the fuego for outdoor use pero wla xa cover sa likod...

can any1 help me???

tnx!

[MartinTuazon]

guys...

ask ko lng kng may mairerefer kau na second hand turtle top pra s 1996 fuego...

pwedeng carryboy o campershell...

we bought the fuego for outdoor use pero wla xa cover sa likod...

can any1 help me???

tnx!

lam ko wala mashado nagbebenta ng 2nd hand. kalimitan brand new.

[MartinTuazon]

ask ko lang thoughts nyo.

from a dead start, do you start on 1st gear or 2nd gear?

pansin ko kasi sa gear ratio ng fuego ko, dapat laging 1st gear ang umpisa.

worried lang kasi ako na baka loosing torque and truck ko since lahat ng ibang diesel na nakikita ko ( mitsu, toyota, other isuzu) starts sa 2nd gear w/o a problem. pag sakin ko ginawa, bitin.

share naman your thoughts guys. salamat.

Fuego!!!

[ekfinder]

ask ko lang thoughts nyo.

from a dead start, do you start on 1st gear or 2nd gear?

pansin ko kasi sa gear ratio ng fuego ko, dapat laging 1st gear ang umpisa.

worried lang kasi ako na baka loosing torque and truck ko since lahat ng ibang diesel na nakikita ko ( mitsu, toyota, other isuzu) starts sa 2nd gear w/o a problem. pag sakin ko ginawa, bitin.

share naman your thoughts guys. salamat.

Fuego!!!

Sir natural lang yan.Dalawa naging fuego ko talagan 1rst gear ako pag start from a dead stop hirap sa second.Totoo ung mitsu L300 khit second gear mo istart okay lang.Bukod sa mas malakas ang torque nang 4d56 iba ang gear ratio nang trans at differential.

[Benzmizer]

Sir natural lang yan.Dalawa naging fuego ko talagan 1rst gear ako pag start from a dead stop hirap sa second.Totoo ung mitsu L300 khit second gear mo istart okay lang.Bukod sa mas malakas ang torque nang 4d56 iba ang gear ratio nang trans at differential.

+1 to this. Besides, I would not personally recommend that you get used to starting at 2nd gear specially if you have load.

[Blaster87]

ask ko lang thoughts nyo.

from a dead start, do you start on 1st gear or 2nd gear?

pansin ko kasi sa gear ratio ng fuego ko, dapat laging 1st gear ang umpisa.

worried lang kasi ako na baka loosing torque and truck ko since lahat ng ibang diesel na nakikita ko ( mitsu, toyota, other isuzu) starts sa 2nd gear w/o a problem. pag sakin ko ginawa, bitin.

share naman your thoughts guys. salamat.

Fuego!!!

Mart,

Its all about the gear ratio. I too, have noticed this with the other pick ups (other brands) in the group. One thing is that the Fuego has a higher top speed. Don't worry, the Isuzu Fuego is still one of the top performers in its class. The 2800 Turbo was way ahead of the rest in its class when it came out in the nineties. Torque-wise, there is nothing really for you to worry about. Just keep in mind the fact that our rides are diesel powered and were meant for a specific purpose. Today's Ford Focus diesel was designed for a different purpose also. Keep watching your exhaust smoke. If you are emitting a lot of black smoke, then efficiency is going down. drive within the efficient limits. Sa eyeball natin maaayos iyan.

Fuego!

[MartinTuazon]

Mart,

Its all about the gear ratio. I too, have noticed this with the other pick ups (other brands) in the group. One thing is that the Fuego has a higher top speed. Don't worry, the Isuzu Fuego is still one of the top performers in its class. The 2800 Turbo was way ahead of the rest in its class when it came out in the nineties. Torque-wise, there is nothing really for you to worry about. Just keep in mind the fact that our rides are diesel powered and were meant for a specific purpose. Today's Ford Focus diesel was designed for a different purpose also. Keep watching your exhaust smoke. If you are emitting a lot of black smoke, then efficiency is going down. drive within the efficient limits. Sa eyeball natin maaayos iyan.

Fuego!

Blast,

great to have you back!

pag naka-test drive ako ng ibang fuego then malalaman ko talaga ang sagot. pls correct me if im wrong but i think directly comparing it to other 4ja1's (such as hilanders,crosswinds) is not enough. i think i need to actualy drive a fuego same as mine to see if there would be any difference at all. Ill let you drive my truck sa eyeball natin for you to check also.

Pero sa tingin nyo, iba-iba ba ang gear ratios ng hilander, crosswind, and fuego? Iv always wondered.

Thanks guys.

Fuego!!!

[howee]

Blast,

great to have you back!

pag naka-test drive ako ng ibang fuego then malalaman ko talaga ang sagot. pls correct me if im wrong but i think directly comparing it to other 4ja1's (such as hilanders,crosswinds) is not enough. i think i need to actualy drive a fuego same as mine to see if there would be any difference at all. Ill let you drive my truck sa eyeball natin for you to check also.

Pero sa tingin nyo, iba-iba ba ang gear ratios ng hilander, crosswind, and fuego? Iv always wondered.

Thanks guys.

Fuego!!!

Guys,

Im also interested to drive other fuegos to compare mine and possibly improve or maximize performance.

When and where is the EB?

Thanks.

[MartinTuazon]

Guys,

Im also interested to drive other fuegos to compare mine and possibly improve or maximize performance.

When and where is the EB?

Thanks.

Hi Howee!

Sa ngayon bz pa lahat kaya wla pa EB. Ill coordinate with blast kung kailan pwede then we will let everybody know.

what kind of fuego do you have nga pala? I have an LS 4x2 2000 model.

you can also visit our fuego site. there we can share thoughts, photos and other stuff. just hit the link below:

http://isuzufuego.ning.com/


see you..

Fuego!!!


----Martin

[Blaster87]

Blast,

great to have you back!

pag naka-test drive ako ng ibang fuego then malalaman ko talaga ang sagot. pls correct me if im wrong but i think directly comparing it to other 4ja1's (such as hilanders,crosswinds) is not enough. i think i need to actualy drive a fuego same as mine to see if there would be any difference at all. Ill let you drive my truck sa eyeball natin for you to check also.

Pero sa tingin nyo, iba-iba ba ang gear ratios ng hilander, crosswind, and fuego? Iv always wondered.

Thanks guys.

Fuego!!!

Hey, Mart!

I'm back all right, but my Fuego is still relaxing in Quezon. I still have to find a new feed pump then go back there to install it. I'm sure it has something to do with the contamination in the fuel tank because when we took down the feed pump to clean it, it was full of debris inside. However, the pump wouldn't return to normal working order anymore. Gastos na naman after a little over a year of use. I wonder if adding a pre-filter to the system before the feed pump will do good. Anyone have any experience on this?

On the gear ratios:

Yes, each vehicle has a different purpose. I remember when we used to drag race in high school, we always searched for pick up truck or station wagon rear ends in order to get a lower gear ratio. Highlanders and Crosswinds may have lower gear ratios than sedans but theirs are definitely taller than the pick ups. I am not sure about whether the Fuego 4x4s and 4x2s have different rear ends though. There is also a transmission gear size to think about. I'm almost certain the 4x4 has bigger gears compared to 4x2 but then again, I am not 100% certain.

Fuego!

[MartinTuazon]

Hey, Mart!

I'm back all right, but my Fuego is still relaxing in Quezon. I still have to find a new feed pump then go back there to install it. I'm sure it has something to do with the contamination in the fuel tank because when we took down the feed pump to clean it, it was full of debris inside. However, the pump wouldn't return to normal working order anymore. Gastos na naman after a little over a year of use. I wonder if adding a pre-filter to the system before the feed pump will do good. Anyone have any experience on this?

On the gear ratios:

Yes, each vehicle has a different purpose. I remember when we used to drag race in high school, we always searched for pick up truck or station wagon rear ends in order to get a lower gear ratio. Highlanders and Crosswinds may have lower gear ratios than sedans but theirs are definitely taller than the pick ups. I am not sure about whether the Fuego 4x4s and 4x2s have different rear ends though. There is also a transmission gear size to think about. I'm almost certain the 4x4 has bigger gears compared to 4x2 but then again, I am not 100% certain.

Fuego!

Blast,
how do you know if your feed pump isn't working properly? How will you feel it?

Fuego!!!