1) <same as everyone else I suspect> passenger side door 'chattering' or needs to be rehung. i.e. knocks when going over bumps with window down.
This is a DIY job if you're up for it. Replacement striker bolts, and hinge pin/bushing kits can be picked up at Canadian Tire. It's an awkward, patience-sucking job if you leave the door attached to the car but I've done it with hand tools at about 2-3 hours per door. Beats the hell out of paying a shop for those 2-3 hours x $70, just to settle a door rattle!
2) New brakes. I am looking for ideas here. I have 17" rims and would like to add much better than stock brakes. Good enough for the track (Luskville) with a 3.8 SCII
There is no hard data out there which I'm aware of when it comes to the stopping power of brake upgrades. Evaluation of the various options all tends to condense into a simple statement of "it's better than stock".
There are a variety of "junkyard" upgrades available, which usually involves bolting on one or more brake components from another car with little or no machining required.
There are also two or three shops in the USA which will ship you a complete, bolt-on kit if you prefer to go that way.
For the kits Google West Coast Fiero, V-8 Archie, and The Fiero Store. A variety of DIY/junkyard solutions can be found if you get friendly with the search tool on Pennock's Fiero Forum.
3) Someplace to install an entirely new interior. i.e I am going to order new seats, dash, etc but I don't feel handy enough to do a job worthy of my car. Labour only.
Another DIY job to be honest. It's just bolts, clips, and common hand tools. That being said, many auto glass shops also do interior work. Mississippi Auto Glass in Carleton Place for one.
4) New paint job. Currently Black with the oh so 80's gray bottom. Looking at a chameleon paint scheme, possibly black cherry/black combination (or other ideas?)
Are you looking for color ideas, or a paint shop?
5) **Most important of all** someone who can work on the 3.8.. biggest issue has been exhaust leaks with custom headers. Got stage 8 fasteners installed and seems to be ok now. But general maintenance if required by someone who knows the 3.8 SCII's and it seems like there are many here!
For general mechanical work I would recommend tracking down a small, independently run shop. If you're near the west end of things and don't mind a little drive, check out Tim's Service Center in Carleton Place. Tell 'em that Don from Scotch Corners sent you, and they'll probably get a chuckle out of it.
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