Moldings and Other such
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Moldings and Other such
alright, I just bought a Stealth, love teh car, she still performs beautifully even though she's clocked over 140k on her odometer.
The one thing I dislike, however, is that teh previous owner was an idiot who couldn't take care of her. *ALL* the Moldings on the doors and a number of them on the dash are falling out of place, it appears he broke the clips, and then he tried GLUING them back in place, just for the Glue to melt down the Door. There are air bubbles in the door, I'm not thinking that's his fault, but I'd like to get that replaced, though it's more ofr vanity than for dealing with annoyance. So, my question is this:
Where do you suggest I should look for new moldings, and how much do you think I'm looking at for them? I also need new a new Shift boot, and I figured I would replace teh Brake Boot seeing as I'm looking at getting full-grain Leather, anyway. So, if there is a retailer tha would seel all of the above, I'd appreciate a contact link, I'm willing to reference a referal, if it'd please, also.
And on a somewhat unrelated note, I'm also thinking of tweaking my car, it's an ES, but I heard it has the same engine as teh RT/T, so I figured if I could find any info on putting Twin Turbos and the like on my ES Engine, that would also be appreciated. Main reason I'm thinking of putting the Twin Turbos in an ES, there are two, actualy. for one, My insurance doesn't recognize Engine upgrades, jsut model types. They see "ES" on the rear, tehy charge for "ES", regardless of Engine. So I save by not having an RT. My other reason, teh only RT I have seen is an automatic, and I ddon't like Automatics, I prefer driving sticks, alot easier. Plus, I'm not all to interested in buying another car just yet. Thanks, but no thanks.
The one thing I dislike, however, is that teh previous owner was an idiot who couldn't take care of her. *ALL* the Moldings on the doors and a number of them on the dash are falling out of place, it appears he broke the clips, and then he tried GLUING them back in place, just for the Glue to melt down the Door. There are air bubbles in the door, I'm not thinking that's his fault, but I'd like to get that replaced, though it's more ofr vanity than for dealing with annoyance. So, my question is this:
Where do you suggest I should look for new moldings, and how much do you think I'm looking at for them? I also need new a new Shift boot, and I figured I would replace teh Brake Boot seeing as I'm looking at getting full-grain Leather, anyway. So, if there is a retailer tha would seel all of the above, I'd appreciate a contact link, I'm willing to reference a referal, if it'd please, also.
And on a somewhat unrelated note, I'm also thinking of tweaking my car, it's an ES, but I heard it has the same engine as teh RT/T, so I figured if I could find any info on putting Twin Turbos and the like on my ES Engine, that would also be appreciated. Main reason I'm thinking of putting the Twin Turbos in an ES, there are two, actualy. for one, My insurance doesn't recognize Engine upgrades, jsut model types. They see "ES" on the rear, tehy charge for "ES", regardless of Engine. So I save by not having an RT. My other reason, teh only RT I have seen is an automatic, and I ddon't like Automatics, I prefer driving sticks, alot easier. Plus, I'm not all to interested in buying another car just yet. Thanks, but no thanks.
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RE: Moldings and Other such
For the moldings, you could probably go to the dealer, but would have to pay for it. A salvage yard is your best bet for various moldings as is Ebay. ebay part out another ebay part out
You may have to buy the female parts of the clips, depending upon how much the previous owner damaged them. They, I'm sure, are dealer only items (for new ones anyway).
The door panels I think are dealer only item. I have not heard of anyone reupholstering them. I'm sure if the price was right, you could get it done. Both of my cars have bubbly panels as well as cracked dash vents. It is a common problem with these cars.
3sx carries replacement leathers for your shifter and e-brake.
As for a TT conversion, you will need several things. Usually the best bet is too buy a wrecked (in the rear) 3000gt VR-4 or TT Stealth and do a full transplant. You can turbo your motor, but it is 10:1 compression and will not accept as much boost as the 8:1 that the TT has. You would need the exhaust manifolds, motor mounts, oil lines (for turbos), oil pan, intercoolers and piping, injectors, fuel pump, the TT ECU and wiring harness (not required, but helpful) and other odd and end items.
My green RT is an auto with the DOHC motor, but they could be had in a 5 speed.
My black TT is a standard. All TT's are standard.
You may have to buy the female parts of the clips, depending upon how much the previous owner damaged them. They, I'm sure, are dealer only items (for new ones anyway).
The door panels I think are dealer only item. I have not heard of anyone reupholstering them. I'm sure if the price was right, you could get it done. Both of my cars have bubbly panels as well as cracked dash vents. It is a common problem with these cars.
3sx carries replacement leathers for your shifter and e-brake.
As for a TT conversion, you will need several things. Usually the best bet is too buy a wrecked (in the rear) 3000gt VR-4 or TT Stealth and do a full transplant. You can turbo your motor, but it is 10:1 compression and will not accept as much boost as the 8:1 that the TT has. You would need the exhaust manifolds, motor mounts, oil lines (for turbos), oil pan, intercoolers and piping, injectors, fuel pump, the TT ECU and wiring harness (not required, but helpful) and other odd and end items.
My green RT is an auto with the DOHC motor, but they could be had in a 5 speed.
My black TT is a standard. All TT's are standard.