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You are moving really fast. While I won't be going this route, it's interesting to see. Looking forward to continued progress!

Darkstar is definitely a better name than Deathstar. 🙂 Unless you plan to mount a planet-destroying laser on it. 😄

What is the LED dash panel you mentioned? My goal is to keep the stock look but I'm curious what this looks like and how well it talks to a late-80s car? I'll definitely be following. We're finally scheduled to pull the engine in my 89 Fiji project this Saturday. Like you, I want to clean up the engine bay (of both grime and the wiring, etc... going everywhere. Looking forward to seeing your progress.

A reprint from their archives. Apologies if it's been posted elsewhere. https://www.motortrend.com/features/mitsubishi-starion-chrysler-conquest/

Thanks. I just tried some random dates (around 2011) and must have picked the wrong ones.

I was hopeful that the Wayback Machine had archived the site. It has the original forum topic page, but if you try to go to Virtual Mechanic, etc... it doesn't have those pages. ☹️

How do you get to 32K? I'm stuck at 200 Bytes.

I I'm guessing you were directing this at me? I wish I had an easier way to post pictures. The underside is pretty soft. It's not exactly "felt" but is a white textile/fabric. It could be cotton, I'm not sure. The soft layer is not very thick, but enough so to where it slides easily across the car when pulling it on or off. I imagine it's possible that sand, etc... could get caught in the fibers of the underside and cause scratches to paint, but I've not had that happen. It seems pretty waterproof as well. The rear spoiler makes it trap water after a rain, and I haven't seen any make it through the cover, even after a couple days.

I've gotten a lot of use out of this site and would support upgrades. I don't use facebook, and this site has so much historic information with the renovation threads, etc... it's really been an asset to me and will be for years to come.

Your osprey comment made me think of this old gem. I can't post the picture due to size but scroll down a little on this link. https://todayinhistory.blog/2021/10/22/october-23-1943-the-last-great-act-of-defiance/

This is what I got. I've been happy. It's a decent fit, but not like it was made specifically for these cars. I will try to upload a photo when I get home. iCarCover 30-Layer Premium Car... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07QHD8QF7?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

I'd love to get my Fiji project to look as nice as that one or Techboy's. I have a difference of more like 57K miles over the one on BaT, though.

Thanks, Tux. There's a fabric store near me. I'll go check them out. When you say "Door Cards" do you mean the entire door panel or is there a smaller section you are referring to?

I tried to post this in the Body Interior section but didn't have the option. Has anyone ever replaced the elastic bands that hold the map pockets in the doors "closed?" I have one side that's stretched and hanging "open."

29k-Mile 1988 Chrysler Conquest TSi 5-Speed for sale on BaT Auctions - ending June 27 (Lot #152,341) | Bring a Trailer