Replacement parts...Roadster

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I'm still tracking down a full set of LED lights but this site has the standard red/clear/amber lights fairly cheap (~$6-$15/ea):

http://www.devon4x4.com/index.php?page=shop.browse&category_id=94&option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=14

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@Ikecan: do you remember how you took the steering hub off? I removed the bolt and washer but couldn't pull the hub off. I did see two threaded bolt holes that seemed to me like a way to wedge the hub off (using two long bolts and just threading the hub up) but figured I'd ask first.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90762776@N03/8487666427/in/photostream

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Took all the running lights out to get a count.




(3) x2 connector (2 rear turn, 1 reverse)
(4) x3 connector (2 front turn, 2 rear brake)

Tracked down a supplier of the connectors (still out of the UK):

This one sells the male and female connectors separately (only UK delivery):

http://www.polevolt.co.uk/acatalog/Econoseal_Connectors.html

This one sells as a set (but will ship to US):

http://www.autosparks.co.uk/index.php?cPath=94_738

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@Ikecan: do you remember how you took the steering hub off? I removed the bolt and washer but couldn't pull the hub off. I did see two threaded bolt holes that seemed to me like a way to wedge the hub off (using two long bolts and just threading the hub up) but figured I'd ask first.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/9076277...in/photostream

The best way is to get a wheel puller. The puller will have bolts that will screw into those holes. Then you use a wrench to torque the puller bolt which pushed against the bolt that holds the wheel on the shaft. You should be able to get one under $20ish at Autozone or other car parts store.

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Oh - I meant to thank you for those details on the taillight and upper stop light!

[IkeCan]

The quick release steering wheel was installed on the car when I bought it. I am the second owner. My understanding was this particular car was built with the quick release steering wheel. By the way, my horn is not on the steering wheel. I have a horn button on the dash.

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The new mats are a bit better than the originals. They embroidered down the mat around the stitching so you shouldn't get the fuzzy-ness like you see in my original front photo below:

Original on the left, new one on the right:
Front: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9076277...in/photostream
Back: http://www.flickr.com/photos/9076277...in/photostream

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Here is a shot of the rear caliper and brake pads...I'm switching my pads out to ceramics (I already have drilled/slotted rotors installed):

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90762776@N03/8516962747/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/90762776@N03/8517313874/

Not sure what the ink'ed markings are for...my Internet searches didn't match anything.

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Was going thru my 99 roadster and 99panoz asked me the fuel filter type and part #. The one I had written down via some website wasn't what I saw in my roadster.

Mine was a Motorcraft fg-986

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Econoseal connectors in the US... just ordered a set of males for the LED lights I got.

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/Econoseal/econoseal.html

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If you want to change your NAS lights to LED versions, Wipac makes them. Only downside is that they don't make a 3 wire amber so I'm going to order 2 more stop/tail and see about baking the bond loose to then put amber lenses in. So far I've done all the back lights and no fast flashing.

https://www.google.com/webhp?sourceid=chrome-instant&ion=1&espv=2&ie=UTF-8#q=wipac%2095mm%20led

Eastern beaver has the Econoseal J connectors so you can wire the new lights directly into your car without cutting (you'll need a open barrel crimper):

http://www.easternbeaver.com/Main/Elec__Products/Connectors/Sealed/Econoseal/econoseal.html

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The studs and buttons on the roadster soft top are the Tenax "Made in England" vs the Tenax "Made in Germany"...these two are not interchangeable. Eagleday.com (USA) carries both.

[99PanozAIV]

Good stuff...thanks for posting it all up.