Re: Next Mod for my 200Q?

["Ken Keith" <Ken.Keith@SpecialDevices.com>]

Michael Callaghan <Michael.Callaghan@digital.com> wrote:
> 
> Throughout the winter I've found a couple of minor inconveniences that
> need to be fixed in my car: rear-defroster switch, some window switches,
> etc.

Do you know about the "easy fix" for window switches?  (assuming they're 
not totally toast)  Pop off the covers and spray contact cleaner or WD40 
in there and work the switch.  Has revived many a switch.
 
> However, the big question is this: What do I do about the turbo lag? Once
> boost builds, the car goes along pretty well, but it seems to take
> forever to get there. What can I do on this car to get some more low-end
> umph?

Exhaust.  Get rid of the restrictive stock exhaust if you still have it.  
This will help spoolup of the turbo.
 
> Also, what's the easiest thing to do to make this car see better at
> night? I keep trying to clean the headlights, only to find that they're
> not dirty! From what I've read, this is a common problem. Is there a 
> simple solution? 

Simple, but not cheap.  European headlights.  Not street legal in U.S., 
but much better and justifiable in the name of safety.  Or, you can add 
driving lights.  Or both.
 
> Lastly, the brakes do some nasty squealing. My mechanic says that they're
> fine; just noisy. I prefer quiet to noisy. Any ideas there?

Have you put, or had him put, anti-squeal paste stuff on the pad backings? 
Without it, they can vibrate and make squeal noises.

Later,

Ken