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curb my enthusiasm 200

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posted by  Boerre on  Sat Sep 12 11:21 CST 2009
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Friends,
I need you to talk me out of something: this morning I went to the scrapyard for a handle and hinges for my 1991 240. As is not unusual, I spotted some other things which might be worth having... Above all, I saw an 740 with 3 Virgos on it. I have always thought that my 240 would look great with a set of alloys.
On the other hand: 3 means I'd need to find another one. They were not in good shape, painted over, and without the center caps. And - I like the stock look of my brick, I don't really need alloys or other fancy mods. I also like how it handles, even better now with the turbo bar.
But it hurts to think of those virgos, all lonely sitting there and wasting away.
Cheers,
Boerre








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    curb my enthusiasm - curbed ! 200

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    posted by  Boerre on  Sat Oct 17 09:31 CST 2009
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    Hey Guys,
    Thanks for the toughts, I have gotten over the virgos. I figured out what bothered me were the plastic covers. So I took them off, cleaned the black steelies, and replaced the lugnuts with shiny ones. I like it now. One issue that remains are the centers, don't know if there are caps to cover them. Will see.
    Cheers,
    Boerre









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      posted by  Boerre on  Sat Oct 17 09:35 CST 2009
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        curb my enthusiasm - curbed ! 200

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        posted by  Boerre on  Sat Oct 17 09:37 CST 2009
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        Ok, I give up, this is where it is...

        http://picasaweb.google.com/richard.piech/Boerre#5393646689120899538








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          Seat heater: new element, no heat 200 1991

          posted by  rstarkie on  Sat Oct 17 10:12 CST 2009
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          I guess you have seen the site that describes using heavier cloth and spray adhesive to repair the foam? I do not have the link but it is good in describing the reinforcing of the foam.

          I repaired the seats in my son't 1990 four or five years ago and they are holding up well.

          Art's suggestion of a test light would serve you well. You need to trace the seat wiring and grid to see where your electron flow is stopping.

          Randy








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            Seat heater: new element, no heat 200 1991

            posted by  Owned by Velma on  Sat Oct 17 13:41 CST 2009
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            Yep, I saw that site and chronicled my own adventures with spray adhesive and a cut-up pair of pants a few months ago.

            http://web.me.com/dbroudy/Kilometer_Zero/Seat_Rebuilding.html

            Sadly the lower foam seems to be splitting further and I'm listing to port again, though not as badly as before, and the vertical split in the seatback foam is much worse now. Worst case, I can still buy new seatback foam, but the bottom cushion, new, is unobtainium.

            D will play with the test light some more B.








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            Seat heater: new element, no heat 200 1991

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            posted by  Art Benstein on  Sat Oct 17 12:07 CST 2009
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            Randy, I haven't seen any seat heater problems that didn't involve the thermostat. Maybe the IPD universal heater could be returned and the original heater repaired. http://cleanflametrap.com/seatHeater.htm
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            Art Benstein near Baltimore

            We childproofed our homes, but they are still getting in.








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              Seat heater: new element, no heat 200 1991

              posted by  rstarkie on  Sat Oct 17 15:29 CST 2009
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              Art,

              I agree. The often found rat's nest of tangled wires can be ordered in various ways (including, apparently, dental floss) and massaged into a bun toaster, given patience and determination (and sometimes a multimeter).

              Randy

              A good friend won't be at the desk to bail you out.... he will be sitting beside you saying, "Damn, you really know how to show a guy a good time"








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    curb my enthusiasm 200

    posted by  MrNabisco on  Sat Sep 12 13:24 CST 2009
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    Skip the Virgos.

    They are heavier than stock steel wheels, they dent easily, get scraps when tires are mounted and leak air.

    I guarantee at least two of those Virgos are dented already.

    Bert








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    posted by  hardknocks! on  Sat Sep 12 13:24 CST 2009
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    hello
    i like virgos.
    but if they dont have a balancing maching so you can have the rims spun to see if they are bent i would suggest to pass.
    over 60 percent of the virgos i have found were bent so they would hold air but not ride correctly.
    same with the hydras, bent easy and are old with high mileage and lots of curbage and potholes.
    thanks my experience.
    i gave away my last 8 or 9 cause they were not straight.
    good luck
    Mike








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    curb my enthusiasm 200

    posted by  JimN696 on  Sat Sep 12 11:28 CST 2009
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    Go for it. If all else fails you can buy an extra on ebay, or sell the three you have on there to make some extra cash. They do improve handling a bit because they're light. Unsprung weight and all that






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