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Old Jun 12, 2019 | 02:06 PM
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I just crossed off a bucket list item and bought a 1996 C4 Collector Edition with approximately 22k. It is a Sebring silver lt1 with red interior currently being used as a daily driver until I retire in Oct 2019. Then it will be a weekend driver and cruiser in nice weather. Not interested in any performance modification, but I would like to do the following: Improve the ride quality if possible, replace weather stripping, and find a solid silver Targa top. Any help or suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
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Thanks,

First thing I need to do it replace a tail light housing, which has broken away from the bumper. I understand it easiest to replace by removing the license plate and backup light cover???

After that, I think the weather stripping needs to be replaced, although I haven't check for leaks. Any thoughts on a kit or doing it piece meal.

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Welcome to the forum, but this is the Intros section. Your questions about what to do with your car in terms of repairs to your car would be better posted in the C4 Sections.
Got it.

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