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The plastic S12 headache thread.

Started by JonB · Nov 30, 2019 · 4postsSMF 2010–26

JonBNov 30, 2019, 4:37 am · #1

So the dash vents got me thinking about the other plastic bits in the S12 which are nearly impossible to replace.

So I figured i'd see what plastic parts you other guys had problems with.

I got a few to start;

1; the dash vents clearly take the lead.
2; the plastic ball socket part on the wiper arms.
3; the plastic ball sockets on the headlight arms.
4: the plastic part of the throttle cable that meets the firewall.
5; the plastic coupe rear sail vents.

Should rubber parts be included, or are there probably enough for an S12 rubber headache thread(provided anyone joins this thread)

rednucleusNov 30, 2019, 12:29 pm · #2

I have replaced wiper sockets from parts off the rack at OReillys

tgposkittNov 30, 2019, 1:51 pm · #3

The rear quarter window latch one mine is broken. Never seen anyone complain about those, though.

Not really a headache, but I've noticed a lust for factory aero. I have recently aquired a 10 piece body kit (9 piece SE ground effects and SE spoiler), and was wondering if it were possible to reproduce. I am considering selling reproductions if the demand is high enough.

weitrhinoNov 30, 2019, 2:52 pm · #4
Han Zhang on 01:51:29 PM / 30-Nov-19The rear quarter window latch one mine is broken. Never seen anyone complain about those, though.

Not really a headache, but I've noticed a lust for factory aero. I have recently aquired a 10 piece body kit (9 piece SE ground effects and SE spoiler), and was wondering if it were possible to reproduce. I am considering selling reproductions if the demand is high enough.

Thoughts on both points:

I'm a notch guy but I have heard complaints over broken window latches several times over the last few years, the same with sunroof latches.

As far as the 'aero' parts, my sense is the front lips and MkII rear mud pods would be the biggest sellers. I drive a Mk1 and was very fortunate to find full set of NOS Mk1 pods for both front and rear wheels. There's probably less demand for those but because they were still in the factory box I snapped them up!