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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 04:28 AM
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New owner of a 2007 Convertible..

Just got this nice little car as my "second car" from a co-worker, is in fair shape, condition not a s bad as I thought. Mainly needs new rear brakes, lower steering shaft, and tbe left latch does not allow thesoft top to move, also has a slow power steering fluid leak(will figure out from where today) A few cosmetic blemishes but not too bad.
Coming from a fully prepped for Autx Mazda 2 , and my present car a 17 Fiesta St.also prepped for HS Autox.
Any guidance will be appreciated in regards to wher to buy parts and fixing these issues.

 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 06:55 AM
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A very nice looking motor. Well done.
Click on the 'Vendor Directory' for finding stuff.
If you decide to challenge the cones with it, you'll want a much stiffer RSB, at least 19MM.
Also, install a pair of front strut tower plates. Those towers are a weak spot.
Replace the plastic coolant expansion tank with a metal one.
And, as you no doubt already know, topless motoring IS motoring at it's best.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2020 | 04:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Fly'n Brick
A very nice looking motor. Well done.
Click on the 'Vendor Directory' for finding stuff.
If you decide to challenge the cones with it, you'll want a much stiffer RSB, at least 19MM.
Also, install a pair of front strut tower plates. Those towers are a weak spot.
Replace the plastic coolant expansion tank with a metal one.
And, as you no doubt already know, topless motoring IS motoring at it's best.
Thanks so much

Andres
 
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