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If you haven't already done so, I suggest you disconnect the battery for a minute. This should allow the alarm system to reset.

Congrats Marck & Chuck!! Thanks for contributing your time, talent and experience/expertise.

Just thinking out loud, I (and perhaps others) might be interested in our own vehicles with interesting buildings and/or background sky as you've illustrated. You've created "art" and when it can be personalized, it certainly has value to those who appreciate the art. Got to run today but I will send you a PM in the next 48 hours to discuss my interest and your estimate of cost. Thanks!

Very nice!! Are you able to do custom jobs for a "reasonable" price?

Thanks for all your thoughts! Originally I was offering this idea in response to 1988 Reatta who is working on his Trofeo. Anybody familiar with the Cadillac CUE (Cadillac Users Experience)system? It is a tablet that controls all the above mentioned functions . . . in fact, Cadillac even sends a new ipad to XTS purchasers so they can become familiar with operating the CUE system. General Motors offers similar systems throughout the current lineup, ie Chevy calls it "MyLink", Buick calls it "IntelliLink". What follows is a "cut and paste description of Buick's version: Simple, seamless, personalized – Buick’s IntelliLink1 system delivers a world of infotainment via the 7” high resolution, full-color touch screen radio. Its enhanced voice-recognition technology allows you to carry out a range of tasks with just the sound of your voice. And once paired, Buick IntelliLink becomes an extension of your smartphone. As intuitive as it is inspired, Buick IntelliLink will help you see and hear your driving experience in a whole new way. I don't own a vehicle with the 88/89 CRT but rather I have 91's with enough space on the dash that the radio and HVAC controls could be removed and a tablet type screen could fit in nicely there. Hypothetically, if I bought such a unit from a wrecked GM car with the above referenced "Link" system, my question is what kind of interface or adapter might be necessary to allow the 2013 technology to work with the 1991 equipment? I'm thinking the Radio/Bluetooth/smartphone/GPS connectivity is already being offered by aftermarket companies, is there an aftermarket company or some way to allow the system to operate the HVAC as well? Alternatively, simply just find a GM HVAC control unit that might fit into the "storage cubby" of the 90/91? Again, I know I'm doing some wishful thinking rather than truly offering a solution to 1988 Reatta's issues, but is it possible? (I think so) Is it affordable? (Not so sure) Does anybody want to try it? (Yes, on my coupe to start, not my vert!) And, how would we go about it? Keep the thoughts and ideas coming!!

1988 Reatta: Here's a little thinking outside the box, but it's hypothetically possible and I believe Padgett may well be on the way to accomplishing this: consider removing your VIC and replacing it with a tablet. We know that music, bluetooth and directions/maps/GPS are already available on a tablet. The challenge is to adapt the tablet to act as an HVAC system, ie to be able to convert what our Electronic Climate Control (ECC on a Reatta) does into instructions that our air conditioning and heating equipment will follow and send the correct air through the proper ducts. Maybe this is worthy of a separate post and if Padgett/Moderators see fit, please move this. Yet, it is a viable option for all of us dealing with aging electronics and a desire to bring newer technology into our aging cars, and this is true whether you drive an Olds or a Buick or ?? I'm looking forward to what the tech-savvy folks who hang out here can come up with. I do have a '91 coupe that I am willing to experiment on so that we can put our ideas into reality if we can accomplish the HVAC capability on a tablet.

Thank you Padgett for your willingness to serve and to all moderators for their time and effort!! As a group, we should make a concerted effort to make their jobs as easy as possible.

Ditto!! Happy Holidays to all!!

RulesReattas and all, I have "duals" but not from the factory - haha. Additionally, many here on the Forum like dual exhaust and have added it to their car. And then theres some folk that like Supercharged engines, manual transmissions, stereos with GPS Maps and color screens; what's amazing to me is that every day we enjoy photo's of people's attempts at create Factory-looking "improvements" in their Reattas like they could have been done at the Factory . . . just saying! Maybe just my way of counting my blessings and saying thanks to all that participate on this site and Happy Holidays to all!!

Dave, She's a real beauty - I'm referring to the hood ornament in the second picture!! The car looks pretty darn nice too!! The convertible top looks very similar to mine which was an EZ-On that I bought from Mike at Buick Reatta Parts. I believe Kingsley has the same top available. Best of luck with your 3rd Reatta, I think the black with saddle interior is a gorgeous combo on a convertible!! Congratulations on a fantastic buy!!

Great photo Ronnie!! Fall is an awesome time of year to enjoy our cars!! Are those the "new to you" Mustang wheels you have been discussing? Are they 17" or 18", and what kind of rubber did you select?

If I hit the lottery big time $$$, I wish I could lift the body of my Reatta convertible and set it onto the frame of the new Cadillac XTS. Allwheel drive, 3.6 Liter 6 cyl engine with "enough HP and torque", gorgous interior and an Ipad like CUE (Cadillac User Experience) control for music, HVAC, Bluetooth, and Onstar/GPS/maps/etc. Brembo brakes and Magnetic control suspension, heated and cooled seats, heated steering wheel, adaptive cruise control, most of the above ideas plus some, etc, etc, etc!! See www.cadillac.com/xts for more information, retail price is $44,000 to $62,000, another $20,000 to $30,000+ for the conversion?!

LOL!! Glad to see you guys are still having fun!! Does anybody know what kind of valve stem/cap that is? Please, no 400 point judging comments necessary haha!!

Agreed!

Yes please!!!!

Marck, Can you post a few photos of this vehicle and a summary of the drivetrain improvements? Thanx!

Kingley, I too would be interested in seeing your windscreen design. Thanx!

I was the Sales Manager at a Pontiac, Buick & GMC garage at the time that Buick finished the run of rear wheel drive Regals and began producing front wheel drive Regals (model year 1988). The rumor circulating from above was that the Federal Government placed an order near the end of 1987 model year which extended the run by at least 500, a mix of GN and GNX's ordered for FBI and "other undercover" purposes.

Sorry to hear about your Bambi incident. Sounds like your ready to upgrade to a '91 Convertible - a real keeper!!

"Re: I was told its a sportscar . . . . . . a six cylinder?" I've heard this as well from my insurance company (Erie) . . . they claim that the horsepower to weight ratio places the Reatta into the sports car category. I believe that's a reflection of how the auto insurance companies analyzed risk in the late 80's/early 90's. Fortunately Erie's rates are reasonable as I wasted my breathe trying to convince them that its not a high performance sports car!

As others have said, WELCOME BACK!!! Your can-do attitude has impressed the forum in years gone by. Don't be afraid to ask for help (parts or technical assistance), there are many of us who would like to see you succeed with this project, especially in light of the personal challenges!!

Well done Kevin!!! Merry Christmas to all!!!

I completely agree - as we count our blessings at this time of year I include the people who make up this fantastic forum!!

Done - survey was fast and easy. Thanks Ronnie for all you do!!

Me too! Peter, thanks for all that you do!