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You mentioned in your first post that you were interested in some ways to improve the trans and engine. The output shaft pinion bearing is one of the weak links of that generation of 900's. Upgrades for that bearing are available. Of course, if you're just keeping it as stock as possible and won't be pretending the car is anything more than what it is performance-wise, and you're already putting in a new/rebuilt tranny, then it should be fine without the upgraded bearing.
I too have the rear tail spoiler. However, mine rusted from inside out and I needed a replacement. Instead, I made a spoiler out of fiberglass, using the original as the mold. It looks exactly like the original. Next time I find a good used rubber spoiler (I've only seen two in the three years I've shopped the scrap yards), I'll put that one on.
The hoodliner - I have mine completely upgraded to a later 80's version, which covers most of the underneath. The original hood, which was replaced because it was damaged in a front end collision by the previous owner, had the heat damage paint problem many of those older 900's developed. With a new paint job (badly needed), I didn't want an early return of that problem just above the engine. The new interior liner solves that problem.
The black window trim - I repainted all trim, including the door handles, with a satin finish flat black. Turned out perfect. The same flat black is on the lower half of the car too, beneath the wide rubber strip which runs the length of the car (not the thin protruding band along the top/middle of the door), so it's actually a two tone scheme with the deep blue on top and the flat black on the bottom. I like the flat black because it's extremely easy to keep clean and you don't have to wax the finish. Touch-up is a breeze as well.
I replaced the original Inca wheels because of damage, keeping to the Inca style aluminum rims, but now painted silver. The entire interior has been replaced as well, including the headliner. It was originally a tan scheme, but was completely trashed. It's now the crush velvet seated dark blue, with matching carpet, door panels and light blue headliner. I'm hoping to replace the cloth seats with leather. I saw a good set the exact color I need in a scrap yard one day, but returned to pull them one day too late. Next time.
Good luck with the bumper covers. Those thin strip versions are rare, and any remaining aren't in good shape. I settled on a mid 80's upgrade.
posted by 205.188.209...
, Tue, 27 Jan 2004 10:59:15
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