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Haggerty advised they would only insure a Reatta if it was worth at least 15,000.00. J.C. Taylor declined coverage because drivers in the household cannot have as their daily-driver a vehicle older than 10-years of age. It would be nice if J.C. Taylor mentioned that little tid-bit in their application package as it was a waste of time to gather the information to complete and submit their application with pictures, payment, etc. Any other companies insuring classic cars other than Taylor and Haggerty?

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: steveskyhawk</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where exactly does this article appear? ... </div></div> Misinformed Hemmings Article appears here

The current production 2057LL bulbs made by Sylvania do NOT fit, the glass on the Sylvania bulb flares too much above the metal base to fit the Reatta socket. PHYLIPS 2057 bulbs (stocked by K-Mart), DO fit.

I had to replace a window motor a few months ago and the new motor will close the window about 3 seconds faster than the old motor. Not so much faster that it motivates me to change the old motor... ;-)

I had asked the same question previously and I am VERY happy with the advice to purchase the Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/60VR15. These tires are very quiet and have incredible grip in dry, wet and snow conditions. It is too early to attest to how many miles they will go, but frankly, with the performance they provide, that is a secondary factor. Are there better tires? Probably, but I doubt you will find one in the $300.00 (tire,tax,balance) for a set of four price range. I am sounding like a salesperson. ;-)

I had asked the same question previously and I am VERY happy with the advice to purchase the Kumho Ecsta ASX 225/60VR15. See information here. These tires are very quiet and have incredible grip in dry, wet and snow conditions. It is too early to attest to how many miles they will go, but frankly, with the performance they provide, that is a secondary factor. Are there better tires? Probably, but I doubt you will find one in the $300.00 for a set of four price range. I am sounding like a salesperson.

For those that were not lurking previously, the article referenced in the thread above is worth waiting the minute or two to download and comment on.

Steak, Did you get all 4-brakes working ? Hopefully, when you get it all sorted-out, you will give us a Readers Digest version of what to do and not do for those who wish to give it a try.

In case anybody wants to read about the history of Buick portholes, there is a nice article here

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: DAVES89</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I am also installing one. Please e-mail me your address and I will forward to you what I have recieved. lemke1044@aol.com </div></div> OK, I sent you my email by PM and directly to your AOL address above.

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Copper81</div><div class="ubbcode-body">KDirk, I also prefer to not follow the crowd for the sake of having what the crowd has. I enjoy having something a bit different, something that is not the "norm" ... and that is also why I have a Reatta (along with the fact that they look awesome!). </div></div> Well, that is why I am considering port holes, I have never seen them on a Reatta--so they are not the norm--yet port holes are truly Buick. ;-)

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Richard S</div><div class="ubbcode-body">... I decided to try some variant of Slick50, those molybdenum additives that are supposed to make surfaces so slippery they last foreever.... </div></div> The aviation industry did a study of those molybedenum additives and their claims the two word summary of the studies is "snake oil." ;-)

I am considering installing an aftermarket sunroof. My question is, can I install a unit that is about 1.5" wider than the OEM unit without damaging whatever support structure is in the roof or should I stay with a unit no larger than the OEM unit?

I am going to have to look around more closely at cars here in Michigan, I haven't noticed anyone using them. Or at least I only recollect seeing them on Buicks...

I am 6'1" with no sunroof and I must tilt seat or my semi-bald head will hit the headliner. I lost a little headroom when I recently installed 16-way seats. :-/ I have contemplated having some of the seat foam removed--anybody know the thickness of the stock foam? I was wondering if headroom would be gained by installing a simple non-OEM sunroof like this one. Any ideas?