During the last 2 weeks I was finally able to complete the whole audio system of the Cabriolet with a newer unit (Alpine 9887). My “old-skool” units went back to their original boxes due to its outdated voltage outputs, maybe one day I will install them on Sarah’s “Power-wheels”, we’ll see, in the meantime they are back into the attic.

Unfortunately, during the “tuning” of the system (which takes aound 30 mins. using Alpine’s Imprint system) the battery died and currently the car needs a battery “booster” in order to start…

Hopefully I will find a cheap battery charger so I can properly charge the battery before taking the car to the State inspection.

Also, during this time I was able to replace the stock horns for my “old-skool” FIAMM air horns. ;) 

So what’s next?

- Refinishing all the badges.

- Recondition (deep cleaning) all the seats.

- Replace steering column and its bearings.

- Replace steering wheel (Remove and properly discard the old airbag).

- Replace both stalks (this will be interesting because I have to swap the ignition switch, rewire the hazard lights’ switch and rewire the whole stalks).

- Clean / recondition the top.

- Wash the carpet.

- Check / replace brakes (discs, calipers, pads, drums).

- Repair a couple of rock chips from the windshield.

- Take the car to the paint shop for a deep polishing and minor detailing.

- Service door locks.

- Replace door pins.

- Replace one faulty HID ballast.

Phew! I’m sure there’s more to do, but this what I can now remember.

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