Re: your mail

[Huw Powell <human@nh.ultranet.com>]

> :|>         interior, even) in various places.  often the places
> :|>         are meeting points for metal or plastic components.
> :|>         i bet this is to eliminate squeaks and things - give
> :|>         it a shot.
> :|
> :|that stuff is stock.  usually.
> 
>         some of it probably is.  the parts box had a bunch of
>         extra brown felt, so i assume they had been adding some
>         to the car.  regardless, the thing squeaks a hell of a
>         lot less than my honda did :)

There you go, nothing like evidence to prove a point... this is
something I've been meaning to do, especially since a very minor rear
ender loosened up a few extra squeaks.  Disassemble, add
soundproofing/gasket material, reassemble... whatta pain!  But worth it.

-- 
Huw Powell

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82 Audi Coupe; 85 Coupe GT
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