nic walker

I can never seem to set and or keep my member designation correctly. I change it to enter a post with my original sign in data (the correct profile with several thousand posts), and the next and subsequent entries/posts it reverts back to the one above...anyone have any suggestions please, and thanks, Nic

Thanks Stall, and Hi Cargirl !!! I think a downright Dynamite article....where can one find, and buy just that issue of the magazine please?

Check with Barney - I think....think he may had a solution years ago. I believe the real Reatta mats in superior and or new shape go for several hundred - or at least at one time the Select Sixty ones did..............

Good Morning - there is probably no restoration really possible for the current leather on your wheel. Craft Customs has done/recovered 2 wheels for me...excellent - superb work.....but not cheap ! Google Craft Customs for an estimate/price.

Opps !!! I forgot to add to the above. When alarm is set off I have tried the door lock Key in both door locks and will not cut off the alarm and headlights. Tried every conceivable combination of turning keys in both locks with no resolution to the problem. Same with the ignition key and lock - no effect Help please............

Thanks Dave and Kevin. I experience the same. 1st time it happened I wrote Mr. Finn to buy a used one and Jim is always nice - told me to "rapp hard" on the button/s with "whatever" and it sure enough worked. However you folks provided Barney's (also Nice :) ) repair - the more permanent/correct way.

YES YES & YES......my Select Sixty driver side/left mirror cover ..... Same Same. And no reason for it - all of a sudden with no usage, no warning or accelerated degradation - the cover just will not stay up/open with the visor down (of course). I see no way to replace a spring or ???? to rectify - Help !

Thanks Barney !

To help with slow operating windows there are/is a specific spray can (with tube) dry lubricant/s that should be used for the glass channels - can someone provide product suggestions please, and thanks !

Waaay to Go Car Girl ! Excellent Post and In complete agreement....and looking for a low miles cream puff myself. Any nice 91 with a drop top or a hole in the roof will suffice, but my search also includes ....... another Select Sixty. Only problem to me is that high miles from Richmond Va may exist as I would have to drive the purchase home afterwards......

Thanks for the information Folks. Sorry I just saw this - I also have not addressed the leak situation as yet. I used to get notifications when there was a post or an answer to a post - never do anymore - shucks ! I need to get this car back on the road - only car I have with a trailer hitch..... Thanks Again

Hi Folks! I have a fuel leak on my 90 coupe. At the present time the coupe is not at my house where I can jack it up easily to see the location or where/what the leak is. It is not a small leak - is streaming out nicely as if under pressure from an area around the middle of the car and possible just in front of the rear wheels (a stream spraying towards the front of the car). I just read Barney's reply to the fuel filter location which apparently the filter is not my problem or situation since it is a coupe. Any ideas or thoughts as to what I have leaking before I take a jack to the location and attempt to get gas soaked myself please :)...... Thanks, Nic

Grand Undertaking Sir.....I wish you Great Success, and Best, Nic

Hi Folks, I have one of the larger 3" X 6" (for seniors) Great Call Smart Cell Phones. I can see that there are different ways to mount the cell phone in cars, but our Reatta apparently poses some difficulties. I don't think our heater-a/c vents are strong or tight enough for that type of mount, and I don't want to ruin the dash possibly by affixing a mount there. Seems to me like the only consolation would be possibly a windshield mount. Can some of you folks comment on my thoughts please. And if I am correct can you folks offer some suggestions of what mount and where to purchase please? Thanks !

Hi Stanley, That is one grand looking automobile with that color combination - please keep it up and going and take some more of those fantastic dropped top summer rides - well worth it ! You have two great replies above ....from two of the Best on the site - I would think it would be a monetary decision. Ask folks on the forum or friends around/in your area for recommendations of more reasonable or more affordable labor. Best of Luck ! Nic

Harry hit that ole nail on the head I am afraid.....Cold weather my be the current culprit - I have been driving my Select Sixty recently and sadly the IPC went black/blank the other day when I started the car. Now it came right back and displayed appropriately, but I am expecting difficulty. And I don't think usage or mileage (this car only has 46K origional on the clock) has anything to do with it....as Harry above states - notorious . Possibly the cold weather shrinks weak factory solder joints and causes an/the open - just an idea.............. *And finally (been years since happened) I am getting intermittent notifications of forum activity again - only reason I knew about Enthusiast's post - Yeaaaaa..... Enthusiast - check with Jim Finn and see if he has a good IPC. If not some electronic stores that have a repair department may be able to repair - sadly not inexpensive

In every case that I have had a problem with a CC it was the vacuum servo or vacuum control unit (under hood with vacuum lines.....forget the proper nomenclature without looking up). I would visit the local wrecking yard and purchase a used unit (inexpensive and easy to replace).

Wal Mart has the following oil on a sales promotion : Havoline Himi 5W30 5-Quart Motor Oil for $14.97 I know nothing about oil chemistry/weights, and was curious if the high mileage ........and the 5w is a desirable combination for the 3800. At one point many years ago I was told to forget all of the hype..... and to just go with conventional oil, use a decent filter, and change per factory weights & intervals. Current thoughts please.... and Thanks!

Thanks for the information - replies Folks.....glad to see Padgett posting - and Brenda ! I would have never left the forum for so long if I known you were still here. Thanks for the input Young Lady - hope to communicate more (Impressive credentials.......and an XJS - Extreme Envy ! ). Oh I don't know what happened to knock down my standing to "Newbie" - I was up there in numbers....anyone know how I can get it corrected please ? Thanks, Nic

What are the most desirable spark plugs for our 90 and 91 models please? There are new plugs such as "Bosch IRidium" and "Double Platinum" and wondering if they are appropriate or worth the extra $ or maybe even harmful. Thanks !

Hmmmmmm - confused. I am no where near a "newbie" - wonder what I have done wrong? Actually should have Senior Status.....

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THANK YOU! !!!! I was hoping for some education. I did not and am now glad that I did not buy any of the Penzoil. Know better now and thanks again, Nic

It is now posted in both locations - I give up !

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