Most poorly designed object on C4!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 918
Likes: 5
From: Gainesville FL
I haven't seen the convertible lock cover trim mentioned yet. Easy to smack that little plastic triangle with your hip as you get in and out and the two plastic studs are almost guaranteed to snap off. Then the weatherstrip and trim pieces start flopping around. Oh yeah, and replacements aren't available for 88's and 89's. That and the top strip along the door panel that is so easy to mess up.
Of course, these two little items don't even begin to compare to the happiness that comes from driving it. They're just minor annoyances that give me little projects to keep me out of trouble.
Of course, these two little items don't even begin to compare to the happiness that comes from driving it. They're just minor annoyances that give me little projects to keep me out of trouble.
Racer
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 306
Likes: 0
From: mountain view mo.
Oh yeah,I forgot one other think,The darned Whole Hood release system,You shouldn't have to buy a special tool for opening the hood,I've had bunches of old cars and never had a problem opening the hoods,it's rediculous.
Pro
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 702
Likes: 6
From: North Vancouver BC
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3)Why is there 6 inches of clear space inbetween the engine and the radiator, yet the rear of the engine is slammed up against the firewall making everything back there difficult to get to?
Front/Rear weight distribution
4)Why do you have to lift the passenger side wheel well skirt to change the front 2 plugs on that side?
You don't have to
5)Who thought it was a good idea to run the fuel lines next to the jacking points of the car?
I agree, WTF.
Front/Rear weight distribution
4)Why do you have to lift the passenger side wheel well skirt to change the front 2 plugs on that side?
You don't have to
5)Who thought it was a good idea to run the fuel lines next to the jacking points of the car?
I agree, WTF.
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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 6
From: Woodstock Georgia
Ok. I read everbody's complaints and kept thinking what could I add to the list. And I came up with nothing, nil, none. Love mine, drive it everday and drive it hard. Heck it is near 13 years old, almost 200,000 miles now and runs great, handles terrific, no problems at all and even the Boise works and sounds great (after a Dr Don tune-up of course).
Sorry guys, guess I am just one happy camper!
Sorry guys, guess I am just one happy camper!
Drifting
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,283
Likes: 12
From: New York
chances are most of these stereos are shot once people get ahold of the cars. Doctor Don did my head unit and all 4 amps, it rattles the mirrors now...........
Racer
Joined: Jan 2001
Posts: 386
Likes: 0
From: Ludlow Ma
I cut a shory piece of tubing and slid it over the ends of the shaft. It fits nice and snug now.
Pro
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 747
Likes: 0
From: Perth Western Australia
Melting Slicks
Joined: Feb 2005
Posts: 3,204
Likes: 4
From: Midland Georgia
St. Jude Donor '06
Ok. I read everbody's complaints and kept thinking what could I add to the list. And I came up with nothing, nil, none. Love mine, drive it everday and drive it hard. Heck it is near 13 years old, almost 200,000 miles now and runs great, handles terrific, no problems at all and even the Boise works and sounds great (after a Dr Don tune-up of course).
Sorry guys, guess I am just one happy camper!
Sorry guys, guess I am just one happy camper!
Le Mans Master
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 9,226
Likes: 9
From: Irvine Ca
4)Why do you have to lift the passenger side wheel well skirt to change the front 2 plugs on that side?
You don't have to
You don't have to
