Originally Posted by
Padgett
Decided I have two convertibles (really should dispose of one - anyone interested in a rust free Reatta 'vert ?) so would rather have the distinctive coupe styling.
Besides I have found it best to start with something less expensive (was less than half the price of the roadster) & as a rolling test bed for electronics (8" Bay Trail tab should be here on Monday) a coupe is a lot easier to secure.
Now have installed a pair of 1/2" spacers on the rear of the tracks with some 10x1.5x40mm socket head screws and that has the seat a bit further back with a 30 degree recline. Also effectively lowers the steering wheel to a comfortable position.
Next step is the sawzall now that I know that it isn't even providing any chassis stiffness.
All I can think of is that the interior was designed by dwarves, the crossbar was needed for the Roadster (looks like the SLK retractable pivots there). and they just did not bother to remove in the coupe.
Had my first encounter with a SUV not realizing anything was in the next lane over and changing. ABS works. Air horns are now on the "todo" list.