door handles [re: upper boost limit for stock MC-1 internals?]

[Ken Keith]

On 13 Jun 2001, at 23:16, Huw Powell wrote:
> 
> > Or the wiring in the door hinge area.  They should've made it come
> > out and go in at different points.
> > 
> > That reminds me.  European Precision http://www.euroselect.com
> > is selling 100/200 front door skins for $75 each.  Of course, the
> > thought crossed my mind about reskinning the doors and getting
> > rid of the older style handles.  Are there any sources for rear door
> > skins?
> 
> yah, just chop up 200Q20V's for the engine and door handles!  all
> kidding aside, wrecked 80/90/100/200's will provide what you need.
> 
> > 
> > Or, is it better just to replace the whole doors, or car?
> 
> there is no door you can swap in that uses the flush handles stock, but
> it might be nice to get some rust free ones and do the patching in and
> painting prior to mounting on the car which you are still driving...

Don't 10v 200's come with the flush handles, beginning in '89?  My 
'88 was the first year for the trunk lock in the reflector panel, all 
else being the same.  This was supposedly followed by the 200 
designation in '89, with a dash and door handle change, going to 
the MC-2 motor, and Procon-Ten.  I thought.

I was thinking I could use rear doors or skins from/for a '89-91 200.  
Not that I would cut up a nice 20vt car.  Since the front skins are 
$75 each, I'd just need rear skins or doors.

However, I don't think it's practical, figuring in the cost of paint and 
such.  Cheaper to get a MC-2 car to begin with, and get the other 
updates too.  Sometimes I'm torn between making the car the best 
of what it is, or getting a better car that's something different.  I 
already am getting to "know" this car, and already have it and all.

Thanks,

Ken