Home | Contact Us | FAQ | Search & Site Map | Link to Us
Sign In | Join | Other 45 Sites in Network
HomeAnnouncements
Discussion Groups
By Brand
BMWChevroletDodgeFordGMHondaLexusMercedes-BenzNissanPeugeotToyotaVolkswagenOther Brands
By Topic
4x4 CarsRVsDrivingMaintenance & RepairCar AudioCollectible Cars
Country Specific
Australian ForumsUK Forums
ArticlesAuto InsuranceBuyingCars & TechnologyMaintenanceMiscellaneousSafety
DMV Resources
Related Topics
MotorcyclesBoatsMore Topics ...

Car Forum / Acura Cars / March 2005

Tip: Looking for answers? Try searching our database.

dying by degrees (91 Integra gs)

Thread view: 
Enable EMail Alerts  Start New Thread
Thread rating: 
jsk2@excite.com - 17 Mar 2005 22:27 GMT
OK I exaggerate. Little things have died. More things than on my 1983
Accord I sold in 2000. First there was the rip in the fabric on the
left edge of the drivers seat. A cancer developed in the foam below. I
stitched in a tan patch which lasted for a couple of years. Then some
of the dashboard lights (heater /defroster stuff) would only come on if
I whacked the dash board. Now they don't (maybe a brief flicker). The
heater intensity switch went and now I adjust the temp by monkeying
under the dash a couple of time per/yr. Then the little plastic piece
that keeps the drivers lap-belt available (below left side of drivers
seat) broke. Now the key won't open the hatch (WD-40 hasn't helped)
though the inside lever still works. The auto itself runs just fine
(only 136K) and burns no oil.  I've repaired some rust spots below the
drivers side rear window. Some are forming on the back of the car (to
be expected i guess). Anyone else have these problems on this model?
Jim Yanik - 18 Mar 2005 19:29 GMT
> OK I exaggerate. Little things have died. More things than on my 1983
> Accord I sold in 2000. First there was the rip in the fabric on the
[quoted text clipped - 10 lines]
> drivers side rear window. Some are forming on the back of the car (to
> be expected i guess). Anyone else have these problems on this model?

Not specifically,but it sounds typical of aging autos.(or people!)
That's why many people buy new(er) cars,because of all the little things
that break as cars age.

And restoring a modern car is not like doing an older one,more parts are
plastic,and no longer made nor available,and impossible to reproduce
yourself.Plastic ages and deteriorates,becomes brittle and breaks.

Signature

Jim Yanik
jyanik
at
kua.net

 
Sign In
Join
My Latest Posts
My Monitored Threads
My Blog
My Photo Gallery
My Profile
My Homepage

Start New Thread
Enable EMail Alerts
Rate this Thread



©2008 Advenet LLC   Privacy Policy - Terms of Use
This website includes both content owned or controlled by Advenet as well as content owned or controlled by third parties.