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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

1987 Mitsubishi Starion for sale by owner - Glendale, AZ - craigslist I actually saw it on the Nice Price/No Dice section of Jalopnik.

Welcome aboard. Lots of knowledge you can get from these guys.

What percentage of people knew what it was? It's been well less than 50% in my case but this might have been a more aware crowd.

We could be going down to Kiawah in the coming weeks. Wife is bugging me to go and I don't like going in the summer. Ballpark speaking, what part of Charleston are you in? North side, south, etc...

I'll check back next time I'm that way, but I imagine it will have found a home by then.

I'm down that way every 6-8 weeks but I don't know what I'd do with it. 🤔

I'm just uphill from you in the Hickory-Morganton area. My sister-in-law lives in Mooresville. Welcome to the StarQuest community. There are a number of businesses providing parts for these cars, though some things are really a challenge to find. I've got a project 1989 Fiji Blue Conquest that may be in slightly better condition than yours but we're going through the same process--get it running mechanically, work on the interior, and address some bodywork damage and paint. Seeing other people start essentially the same project as me helps me stay motivated to finish mine, so keep us updated on your progress!

Congratulations and I think I followed this auction. Looking forward to watching your project progress

Sweet! Got any tips for the underhood insulation? Can you buy it and cut to fit?

This doesn't have the Technica package, but may be a starting point for you? https://www.ebay.com/itm/266760416377?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=mX-ZRgC0TGC&sssrc=2047675&ssuid=EheusCIJRmC&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Seems to be in decent shape? EDIT: Sorry, I just saw you said Starion. I thought you were good with either.