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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Todd........and everyone else, get the vin and other details when you see a Reatta and send it to me to be added to the database. Someday we may praise those people that send this info on cars that are in wrecking yards, because someone may try and put them back on the road. If we have the car documented on the database, this may save one of use some $$$ when looking for a Reatta. </div></div> Hi Bobby, we have a guy such as you on the Fiero mailing list who collects VINs for teh 1988 Fieros. So, out of pure instinct, I took a picture of the VIN with my cell phone. The VIN is: "1G4EC11C4JB904689" As far as options go, it did NOT have a sunroof. It had a beige interior, huge leather seats, it appeared to have every option. There was not a single button "slot" that didn't have a button in it. I can't think of any other options it might have had??? Hope that's useful to you.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I haven't quartered mine but I don't think it's in the 14 range. You can mod the Series 1 though with a cam and/or rockers. The best L67 to get would be a '94-95, cuz they had some improvements to put out 225 hp versus 205 for the '92-93s. There's a couple other threads on yearly differences. I'm not good at remembering the differences myself. There's nothing bad about an '88 versus an '89 and the other way around, though '89s could have a sunroof, '88s could have the suede seat bolsters, the '88s had the hydraulically dampened glovebox opener and the buttons below the tape deck for the trunk release and gas door, and the glovebox latch. '88s have the smaller hood orniment, and thus I prefer '89s <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> After my project I think it's still easier to swap in the entire engine instead of doing a "top swap" </div></div> Oh man..!!!! That's it. I'm looking for an 89 with a sunroof!!! I don't need a convertible, my Solstice is already a convertible. But, I DO love options, and that's part of what a Buick is all about!!! How common are the sunroofs??? Thanks!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Aye. In short, yes, the easiest way so far is to reprogram the Reatta's ECM to operate with the L67, which is where my tuner, Ryan of Sinister Performance comes in. Saerch the forum or google for my thread entitled "Supercharging (this time, it's real)". That's my installation of hardware from a '95 Series 1 L67 onto the stock LN3 block. Its never been done before otherwise, and worked out really well. Lots of power. There's 11 pages of info and tons of pix. The biggest issue is your transaxle. It's going to blow. Mine did after 20k miles of boost. The best solution is either to pick a '91 with the 4T60-E transaxle from the factory which is already better than the '88-90 transaxles, and can be built up better. If you can drive a manual, then switching to either a Getrag 5 speed, or my pioneering 6 speed manual project but that's a project in itself which I'm getting into in the next few months, along with a Series II. </div></div> That sounds really really decent. Honestly, I don't really need a series-II anyway. My goal really is just a very reliable mid 14s in the quarter. And really, keeping it all Series-I is a bit more period correct anyway. Plus, I really like the idea that you have, that I'll be able to keep the stock ECM and everything else. I know it seems a bit silly to gather the parts ahead of time, even before I have the car, but in case I happen to see one in the junkyard, what should I be looking for? (super charger, years, etc...). Can you tell me, are there any differences between teh 1988 and 1989 year, at least in terms of improvements? I absolutely am determined to get the one with the touch screen... that is just too cool of a feature to ignore... Has anyone ever reprogrammed the OS for that entire system? Is that something that can be done? I can program in a variety of languages, including some of the older ones. If there's a way I can get access to it, it would be pretty cool to throw in a game of Pong or something!!! hah. Thanks!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Son, a Series II s/c 3800 isn't exactly "drop in". <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> Feel free to PM me for some info. Thanks for pointing this car out, although I'm a little too far out to be able to check it out myself. </div></div> Well, with what you've recently told me about the touchscreen in the other e-mail, I'm really interested now in this swap. However, it looks like I'll need to use the ECM and everything else strictly for THIS car, if I want to keep the functionality of the touchscreen CRT? Or is that ALL housed in the BCM? Wiring is a HUGE pain, but I have a friend that thrives off that stuff. I'm thrilled just knowing that the motor mounts will bolt up (at least I think so), and it'll bolt to the transmission. Based on your avatar and name, I assume you've dropped an SC into your Reatta. How do you like it? Does it perform well? This same friend I mentioned earlier, has two Chevy Citations. One with a 4.9 dropped into it (with the Cadillac Allante intake), and one with a 3800 SC. They're both insane FWD vehicles...

Hey guys, I don't currently own a Reatta, but I'm very interested in the 88-89 year. Is there any information you guys might be able to provide to me on the touchscreen and what it controls, where the computer is that feeds that screen information? Does it also control the radio? I was just curious if there was some sort of a computer behind it that ran perhaps an operating system that I might be able to modify. Based on a handful of very blurry and few images I've seen, it looks like everything is in ANSI or ASCII? Is that true or does it just look that way? Any information you guys can give me on this, I'd appreciate. When I get a Reatta, I'd like to get the 88 or 89... I just think it's too friggin cool. Thanks!!!

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Quote:</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Guess I must be getting old. I'm more concerned now with how long I can make it last than with how fast I can make it go. But every once in a while..... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/grin.gif" alt="" /> </div></div> It might just be maturity. I'm 28, and don't get me wrong, I like fast cars, but it's NEVER good to "peel out" in any car. That puts a LOT of unnecessary stress on your car in all the wrong places. And what exactly is it doing for you? It's not making you go any faster. I mean, when you go to a drag race at your local strip... do you see people burning rubber all the way down the track? If they do, they're usually not getting very good times. I'm all for planting the gas pedal, but I prefer to ease into the gas right off the line, and then nail it. Now... I've been known to break my tires loose in the shift from 1st to 2nd, but... the only thing a nice huge burn out is for, is getting other people's attention. And most of the time, they don't really care what it is that you're doing, who you are, or why you're doing it. They just know that you're making a lot of noise, and it's annoying. But... I HAVE been known on VERY rare occasion, to just hammer that gas right off the line. I find it fun to do as MANY modifications as I possibly can, air intake, port matching, exhuast, headers, etc etc... and then try to see how much I can improve my fuel economy... haahah!! There's really some messed up connection in my head... because the two just don't really justify eachother, but I guess they go hand in hand???

Hey guys, There is a Buick Reatta in the local U-PULL-IT junkyard in Davie, Florida. The junkyard is located on 441 / SR-7, just SOUTH of 5-95 (which is off of I-95 in Broward County in South Florida. The car is basically totally complete. The only thing it appears to be missing are teh wheels. It's currently supported by a set of 70s rims which are propped under each side like an upside down T. (a set on each side). It has a beige interior, leather seats, and appears to be totally loaded. It has a tape deck, and a touch screen monitor in the center console. It was there last weekend, and it was PERFECT. However, I just checked on it this weekend again, and someone ripped the fascia on the gauge cluster off, because it appears as though they wanted to get the monitor (in some ghetto fashion). When I got there, the monitor was still in there, so I removed it and bought it (I would hate to see something unique like that get crushed). It really really kills me to see this car in the yard. It looks really unique, it's loaded, there is no body damage anywhere, just faded paint, and it needs a good cleaning, and new carpet. It's otherwise in really great shape. I don't know what condition the motor is in, but, it's got to be in the yard for a reason. Hopefully one of you guys lives down here and can strip it bare of all it's good parts before they crush it... <img src="http://forums.aaca.org/images/graemlins/frown.gif" alt="" /> Seeing that car in the yard has really peaked my interest. I am actively looking to buy a Reatta, though I'd much rather get a "deal" on one. I have a couple of projects of my own that I need to finish, so I'm not overly eager to pick up yet ANOTHER car... hehe... I think I definitely want an older one... I did some research on this car, and found a couple of images of the touch screen in action. I've got to be honest, that has got to be the coolest friggin thing I've ever seen in an older "unique" GM car. I mean, how cool is that to have a herculese monochromatic monitor with a touchscreen on it. I guess that's also your radio? My plan would be to buy one, and immediately drop in a 3800 Series-II supercharged motor. I mean, these cars are just BEGGING for a 3800. Or maybe a 4.9 Cadillac V8 (since it's lighter?). Anyway, my ideal Reatta would be just like this one, red, with the beige, late 80s interior. I would keep it 100% stock looking, but hide an MP3 player in the glove box. I'll probably do a 3800 Series-II supercharger install and try to make it look STOCK. Anyway, just thought I'd hop on here. I really hope one of you guys gets the chance to check out that car in the yard. Thanks!!!