[urq] muffler and window lift for an urQuattro.

[Louis-Alain_Richard at computerhorizons.com]

Hi there,

Not much traffic on the list these days...

Anyhow: my (stock) rear muffler is going south real fast (nice sound!) and 
I was wondering what you guys did when it was the time to replace it. 

Chris at force5 has a used one for me, but he is 400 km (and one border away) 
from here so it might not be $$$ to ship it here.

So, is there an East-Canadian urQ owner that is willing to part with a 
known good OEM unit? I do want to keep the sound and the look OEM... 

I know Martin P did re-skin a unit, but mine has a broken bracket too. 
However, the pipes are still perfect. Might be worth the hassle to bring 
the unit to a good shop to have it repaired...



Same car, another "hiccup".

Monday morning, leaving for work, when opening both windows, heard a 
"crack" sound from the passenger side window. Hum, will it go up ? Yes, no 
problem but window is stuck shut. Good news since it is raining each other 
day...

Called a coupla scapyards: no luck. Dealer: yes, there is one left in the 
country, 485$. Whew!, I think I will try to repair it instead... Hey, it's 
been a while since I had to open the toolbox...

Do you think I can repair it with the parts scavenged from a 4kq parts 
car?

If not, then I think I will follow the "lightweight" route: an old leather 
belt attached to the bottom of the window, and a hook crudely bolted to 
the armrest...

Louis-Alain