Re: 5kcstq questions (LONG)

[Tom Nas <tnas@euronet.nl>]

"Chris Dyer" <chrisdyer@hotmail.com> wrote:

>3. Has anyone had their windsheild polished?  I've heard of this but don't
>know if the results are worth the effort. (minor pitting in wiper region)

I've not heard any positive comments about it.

>4. Seats reskinned: leather is too much, and I don't dig mouse fur--er
>velour.  Has anyone tried Alcantara or Ultrasuede?

Have you considered 'half leather'? Very sporting... the centre bits of the
seats upholstered in some kind of fabric, side bolsters in leather. Less
wear, looks good. Optional on some Audis here in Europe, saw it on a 200q
once and it looked great.

>5. Tachometer is sometimes on the fritz--not working or sputtering.  What to
>look for?

Electronic, right? Mostly intermittent contacts.

>9. Paint experiences, what to watch out for, etc.  I'm looking at Earl Shieb
>(!) $599+bodywork top-of-line respray.

Is that the one everyone's always laughing about?

Tom