Re: New to the list...

[Solomon Ngan <sngan@netaccess.on.ca>]

On Sat, 22 Apr 1995, Sean Reifschneider wrote:

> What kind of wood is the trim?  My SO guesses Teak or light walnut, quarter
> sawn.  It's not TOO dark, with a parallel grain about 4mm apart.  Looks
> nice, but we're thinking about replacing a pannel that was drilled for an
> alarm system...  Probably won't, but it got us trying to figure out what
> the wood was.

Congratulation on the '90 90Q20V.  I have the year and model, except it 
is white.  It is certainly a lovely car to have.  I'm sure you'll love it 
as much as I do.  As for the wood panel.  I have no idea what wood it 
is.  It's a pitty they leave hole(s) on it.  If I were you, I wouldn't 
replace the panel, rather, if possible, find something that would cover 
or disguise the hole(s), or install an alarm for your car.  I've 
installed an alarm on my car - "Crime Stopper" with remote keyless entry, 
etc. It works great.  They may by able to the hole on the existing panel.

By the way, I've also replaced the original shifter knob (black leather) 
with an after-market wood knob, matching the wood panel.  It looks really 
nice, certainly enhances the interior.  I think you'll like it.


> Rear fog light, is there only supposed to be one?  I thought at first that
> perhaps the passengers side bulb was burned out, but when I went to replace
> it, it looked like there never was one.

Yes, I thought exactly the same when I first got my car.  In fact my 
lovely wife was the first to notice that.  But it is confirmed that there 
is only one rear fog light.  It is the european standard indicating the 
left rear of a vehicle that may be parked on the side of a highway.

> 
> How can I tell if I have heated door locks?  That could be convenient...
> I'm guessing that since I don't have heated seats, I don't.
> 

I don't know about heated door locks, I just assumed mine doesn't have 
it. Perhaps if someone on the q list may help both of us.
I only use my heated seat once in a while.  To be honest, I wouldn't 
miss it even if I don't have it.  I guess I don't like sitting on a hot seat.


Solomon Ngan     '90 90Q20V / '85 VW GTI / '84 5000S