March 15th, 2025
 NIFE ZOOM Meeting:
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Announcing a last-minute schedule change for this meeting. Unfortunately, Russ Wormuth from RW Upholstery (RWUpholstery.com) had a conflict arise with our meeting date and is unable to join us.

In his place, we are very happy to announce that we will do an open discussion tech session with two leading experts in the Fiero community. Jon Miller, owner of Jon Miller Car Center in Tuckerton, NJ (JMCarCare.com) will be one of our presenters. Jon is highly recognized in the Fiero community for restoration and mechanical repairs to Pontiac Fieros, Deloreans, and other late-model cars. Jon is very active in the Mid-Atlantic Fiero Organization (MAFOA.com) and was our presenter at our January 2024 NIFE club meeting (check out the recording at FieroFocus.com under the Library tab). Joining Jon is our very own NIFE Activity Director, Todd Weikal owner of the Fiero Farm. Todd has been a Fiero parts resource for a number of years. Both Jon and Todd will answer your technical related questions in an open forum style discussion.

How are the taillights lenses of your notchback body style Fiero holding up? Better-than-OEM replacements are now available! These reproduction lenses are made from tough, UV-resistant polycarbonate plastic and are available through the Fiero Store (FieroStore.com) for $349.95 per pair, plus shipping and handling. Fermin Cerda is the person responsible for bringing these lens covers to market. If you have questions about the lens covers, you can reach Fermin at Fermin@FercegoPlastic.com or via text at 562-347-9157.

For the second segment of this meeting, Fermin will share the process behind developing these new reproduction notchback taillight lenses and explain how they exceed the quality of the original OEM lenses.

For our third segment, we will focus on the Fiero aero molding trim pieces located between the front and rear wheels of the Indy Pace Cars, '85 GT, '86-'87 SE, and the '86.5-'88 GT models. We will explain the plastic makeup of these pieces and demonstrate the correct way to remove them without causing damage.

Join us for this NIFE club meeting via Zoom on Saturday, March 15, 2025, at 9:00am CST. The event will last approximately 90 minutes and is open to the entire Fiero community, including both NIFE members and non-members. You can register for the meeting through the "Events" tab on FieroFocus.com, on our Facebook page under "Events," or via an Eblast sent a few days before the meeting. You must register first to receive the Zoom meeting link.

As part of our newer tradition, we’ll randomly award a prize to one lucky attendee. This meeting's prize will be a 3D-printed center console shifter surround, valued at $105.00. Check out the available options for this item at https://rwupholstery.com/shop/ols/products/3d-printed-shifter-surround. A big thank you to Russ for this generous donation!
April 19th, 2025
 NIFE ZOOM Meeting:
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Racing legend Bob Earl will join us for our NIFE April club meeting, where he'll share stories from his time with the Fiero racing team, during which he was the number one rated driver in the IMSA Camel GTU race series. Bob has competed at tracks across the country, including Miami, Road Atlanta, Mid-Ohio, and Portland. He's best known for driving the #55 Huffaker "STP Son of a Gun" race car. In addition to recounting his racing career, Bob will talk about his years of coaching drivers to help them sharpen their skills. He'll also present an in-car driving video from the "STP Son of a Gun" race at Sonoma Raceway, formerly known as Sears Point.

Join us for this NIFE club meeting via Zoom on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at 9:00am CST. The event will last approximately 90 minutes and is open to the entire Fiero community, including both NIFE members and non-members. You can register for the meeting through the "Events" tab on FieroFocus.com, on our Facebook page under "Events," or via an Eblast sent a few days before the meeting. You must register first to receive the Zoom meeting link.

The randomly awarded prize for this meeting is extra special! We have a one-of-a-kind item autographed by Bob Earl. A big thank you to Bob for his generosity!

To brush up on your Fiero racing history to prepare for this meeting, check out episodes 49 and 50 of FieroCast, NIFE’s own podcast, at FieroFocus.com.
May 10th, 2025
 NIFE Spring Driving Tour!

Come on, Spring! On Saturday, May 10, 2025, we're hosting our annual Spring Driving Tour. Join us for a scenic drive along the Fox River, a round of mini golf, and lunch.

We'll meet at the Thorntons gas station (1025 S Weber Rd, Bolingbrook, IL 60490), located half a mile north of I-55 on Weber Road. Gather at 9:00am for a planned departure of 9:30am. The drive will take about an hour and fifteen minutes, heading southwest into Plainfield, then west to Yorkville, where we'll connect with roads running north along the Fox River toward Batavia, IL.

In Batavia, we'll stop at Funway Entertainment Center (1335 S. River St, Batavia, IL 60510) for a friendly round of mini golf (approximately $8.00 per person). Funway has been entertaining families since the 1950s with attractions like go-karts, roller-skating, batting cages, and more.

After mini golf, we'll drive about ten minutes south to Two Brothers Roundhouse, located at 205 N. Broadway in Aurora, IL, for lunch. Originally the Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Roundhouse and Locomotive Shop built in the 1850s, the building served the railroad until 1974. It has since been converted into a brewery, restaurant, and banquet facility, and home to Two Brothers Brewing Company of Warrenville, IL.

Looking forward to seeing you all in May!

Meeting Place       Funway Entertainment        Lunch
May 29th-June 1st, 2025
 Cruise to the Annual Dells Run, Wisconsin Dells, WI:

Think the Wisconsin Dells is only about waterparks? Think again! From Thursday, May 29, 2025, through Sunday, June 1, 2025, our annual Fiero community pilgrimage will transform the Dells into a mecca for Fiero enthusiasts from across the Midwest as the Wisconsin Fiero Fanatics host the 32nd edition of the Dells Run. For four days, you can immerse yourself in all things Fiero-mild to wild-and rekindle friendships with fellow Fiero owners while enjoying the fun and charm of the Wisconsin Dells.

Once again, the host hotel and show site will be the Chula Vista Resort, located in a peaceful, wooded area north of downtown Wisconsin Dells. Call 608-254-8366 to reserve your room. Be sure to book early using the booking I.D. # K62766 to guarantee your stay. To pre-register for the event, download a registration form at FieroFocus.com or visit the Wisconsin Fiero Fanatics Facebook page for the latest updates.

Want to caravan with other NIFE members to the Dells? Join us for a group departure from the world's largest Culver's (571 East Richardson Springs Road, Edgerton, WI 53534) on Thursday, May 29, 2025.

We'll meet at 12:00pm for lunch and plan to depart around 1:00pm. If you’d like to join the group, please notify NIFE President Jim Hallman at jhallman@FieroFocus.com.

NIFE has group breakfasts and dinners planned for Friday and Saturday, along with an afternoon drive on Friday through the rolling hills of Wisconsin to a special destination. Full event details will be included in the goody bag you’ll receive onsite.

Join us for great times and good fun in the scenic Wisconsin Dells!

Chula Vista Resort             Registration form for the show




From the Midwest Fiero Clubs (MWFC) to all all the other Fiero Clubs across the United States.
Enjoy all the events in the Fiero community this year.
This section will help you plan your summer events from coast to coast.

Visit http://www.midwestfieroclubs.com/ for more information or
check out the Facebook page at Midwest Fiero Clubs
 
Cruise Nights:
Locations TBD (April - September)

Car Shows and Cruise Nights:
 Double K Productions Cruise and Car Shows
 Carousel Sound Company
 Old Ride
 Drive Chicago
 BVG Motorsports

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February 15th, 2025
 NIFE ZOOM Meeting:
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Join us for our February ZOOM meeting! In our first segment, Trent Ela from FieroMotive (check them out on Facebook @FieroMotive) will discuss the various engine and transmission swap combinations available for the Fiero. They'll outline the pros and cons of each option to help you determine which setup is right for your needs.
In the second segment, we'll dive into fiberglass aftermarket panels for the Fiero with FieroMotive. Many of us know little about the fiberglass industry and the intricate process behind creating the aftermarket body panels we admire. We'll explore the multiple steps involved in bringing these panels to market, from initial design to production, even for the smallest pieces.
For the third segment, we'll talk about LED lighting. Want to upgrade your tail lights with LEDs or add sequential tail lights for a standout effect? We'll discuss what's currently available on the market and highlight potential pitfalls to avoid when converting to LEDs.
The event will run for 90 minutes and is open to the entire Fiero community, including both NIFE members and non-members.
As part of our ongoing tradition, we'll randomly award a prize to one lucky attendee. This meeting's prize will feature a battery relocation tray (or the equivalent value in credit towards the purchase of any of the item offered by FieroMotive). We thank FieroMotive for their generous donation to NIFE. Don’t miss your chance to win!
At the conclusion of this meeting, please stay online as NIFE member and Fierorama Key Sponsor Todd Thorson of TANJ Cybersecurity & Technologies will discuss Artificial Intelligence (AI). Are you feeling overwhelmed or scared by all of the buzz around AI? Then this informative segment is designed just for you! Todd will demystify AI, showing you practical ways to integrate it into both your professional and personal life. From enhancing productivity at work to simplifying everyday tasks at home, discover how AI can become your helpful sidekick. Join us for an engaging session filled with easy-to-follow tips, real-life examples, and an interactive Q&A to ensure you leave feeling confident and excited about the possibilities. No prior knowledge of AI required-just bring your curiosity!
January 18th, 2025
 NIFE ZOOM Meeting:
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Many of us put our Fieros into a deep sleep for the winter. Though your Fiero may be hibernating as you read this, our January NIFE club meeting will cover what to plan for while the car is in hibernation. NIFE Activity Director Matt Meyer will also discuss items to inspect and consider replacing when bringing your Fiero back to life in the spring. This way, you can budget for things that might be needed and start collecting them throughout the winter.

For our second topic, NIFE Activity Director Todd Weikal will be discussing wheel and tire combinations and how they look and fit on your Fiero. He will provide examples of many different combinations and backspacing options to show how they change the fit within the wheel well and how well they meet the outside of the fenders. Todd will also explain how to measure bolt patterns and backspacing.

For our third segment, guest speaker Kevin Wagner from Wags Klassic Electronics (check him out on Facebook) will discuss factory radios and how to improve them. There is a certain amount of complexity in making repairs to the factory radios when parts are no longer available and Kevin will discuss options to add Bluetooth to your unit along with the limits of this era of radios. In an age where everyone wants the stock, factory look with an updated, working radio, there are still options that include specialized amps and factory reproduction speakers with the correct ohm rating. What are your options to replace your Fiero�s factory unit with something that maintains a factory appearance, but is newer?

 Join us for this NIFE club meeting via Zoom on Saturday, January 18, 2025, at 9:00am (CST). This event is scheduled to last 90 minutes and is open to the entire Fiero community (NIFE members and non-members). We'll provide a link to register for this online meeting under the Events tab on FieroFocus.com, on our Facebook page under Events, and via an Eblast sent out a few days prior to the meeting. You must first register using this link to receive the actual Zoom meeting invite.

At this meeting we will continue our newer tradition of randomly awarding a prize for one lucky winner that attends using a name randomizing software. The prize will have a value of at least $50.00. Watch for prize details as this meeting date approaches!
December 28th, 2024
 2024 Holiday Party:

Celebrate the holidays with your fellow NIFE members at the home of NIFE Founder and President Jim Hallman and First Lady Jenni Hallman at 2039 Yellow Daisy Court Naperville, IL 60563 (near the I-88 and Route 59 interchange) on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

The NIFE board members will provide the main dish options (BBQ beef sliders, Swedish meatballs, sides, etc.) and non-alcoholic soft drinks (pop, water, non-alcoholic punch, etc.) for you to enjoy. No need to bring a gift; instead, bring something to share for dessert.

Come and enjoy the holidays with your NIFE friends in the ambiance of a live Christmas tree adorned with antique lead tinsel. This is an open house-style party, so feel free to arrive when you can and leave when you must between 5:00pm and 8:00pm.

Please RSVP to Jim Hallman at jhallman@FieroFocus.com no later than Friday, December 27, 2024, so we can plan for the number of guests that will be celebrating with us. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to all!

Holiday Party Location 

 

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