body work, paint job, keyless entry, eurolights, etc. on '95 90Q ????

[Joel Lenorovitz]

So tomorrow my '95 90Q is going in for some body work and a complete new paint job.
Fortunately, this is almost all being covered by the insurance of the driver who
rear ended me and also a claim of my own for wind/rock damage (need I restate my
stance on the bra issue?) with my insurance company.  I'm going to Arapahoe Body &
Paint in Boulder, CO unless I hear horror stories from anyone about them.  They seem
to have their act together and are pretty thorough from what I can tell.

The damage from the accident spreads all across the rear bumper/trunk lid, but is
concentrated on the passenger side where the quarter panel is buckled.
Structurally, the frame rail has been bent and will have to be replaced.  Anyone
have any sage advice about this kind of repair and the associated paint job?

While they have the interior door panels removed, I was thinking of trying to
install a keyless entry system for the power locks.  Does anyone recommend a certain
brand of system to use or one to stay away from?  I'm assuming it's better costwise
to just go with a non-Audi, aftermarket system.

One of my headlamps needs to be replaced due to rock damage so I think I will just
replace both with eurolights while we're at it.  It looks like just getting the
entire kit complete with wiring harness, etc. from Blau is the way to go.  Can
anyone second that?

This will be a lengthy process for sure, but I hope to end up with a car that's
pretty damn near new (and improved) again when it's all over.  Should be exciting
and I'll keep the list posted.  Any other words of wisdom or forewarnings are
greatly appreciated.  Thanks,

Joel

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