This is my Fifth Draft, changes made from prior drafts, I will add pics later if I have them. Please give me your thoughts but be prepared to prove I am mistaken, I can be stubborn! Sorry, this is US/NA specific at this time.
Mechanical and Engine Bay Changes
Interior and Trim Changes
Mechanical and Engine Bay Changes
- Bell housing and slave cylinder from round slave to bolt on slave, T/O bearing and release arm revised
- EGR plumbing added above valve cover, exhaust manifolds revised, added emissions dashpots and vacuum hoses
- Emissions sticker added to heater fan cover
- Motor mounts get added Stop Brackets
- Zenith carbs and Thermo Starter Valve revised
- Clamp holding Carbon Filter revised
- Sheet metal exhaust manifold covers replace cast aluminum
- Small plastic plugs added to inner fender seam near struts
- Ignition coil and mounting bracket revised
- A/C compressor is rotary style, no damping muffler needed in engine bay, belt changed
- A/C drier bracket added below ignition coil, radiator has temp sensor on passenger side to turn on condenser fan at preset temp
- Radiator and lower radiator hose revised
- BW Automatic gets a plastic overflow tank on passenger side of engine bay, dipstick and tube revised for hose
- Pedal box/booster mount changed, brake and clutch pedals and pads narrower
- Fuel tank enlarged from 70 to 72L, now mounted from below trunk, fuel return line added from carbs to tank
- Fan clutch changed from mechanical to viscous, fan also changes at 4310304 and 4335367
- Coolant tank may have changed to plastic from painted brass requiring different coolant hose to manifold
- Wiper motor gets a plastic cover
- Tension strut nut changed from castle nut to locking nut
- Steering shaft changed to accommodate adjustable column
- Front stabilizer bar increased to 23mm from 17mm, clamp and rubber bushing enlarged
- Rear stabilizer bar became optional and may not have been ordered by Hoffman
- Rear subframe mount changed from universal to right and left handed
Interior and Trim Changes
- Upper door vinyl changed from basketweave to perforated
- One piece carpet introduced during production, rear parcel shelf is now carpet instead of black vinyl
- Seat pleats changed from vertical to horizontal, shoulder is now sewn and not tucked, headrest post caps are now black?
- Lower seat is longer
- Horseshoe shaped chrome trim on bottom of seat is now metal instead of chromed plastic and much thicker
- Autoflug seatbelts have a new male tongue and receivers have revised shape with red pushbuttons
- Front seatbelts have retractor inside rear armrest cover which is wider with a slot for the belt with a hook under the rear quarter window and a movable triangle to keep belts elevated at shoulder height
- Steering column adjustable in and out with lever under column, upper and lower covers changed and are now plastic
- Ignition lock revised
- Steering wheel changed to four spoke faux leather with padded center hub
- Brushed aluminum trim on dash rail is now one long piece instead of two pieces
- Shift platform now holds the rear defrost switch instead of wiper speed, wiper speed functions moved to the right side stalk
- Turn signal switch moved to left side of column
- Hood release door has a receptacle for a rechargeable flashlight
- Roof mounted grab handle covers may have changed to a longer style sometime during late production
- Electric outside mirrors become available as an option at 4310329 and 4335392
- Changes made to wiring harness, wire thickness changes, low beam/fog relay added, A/C fan switch revised which eliminates change-over relay at fuse block, seat belt interlock system added (relay under rear passenger seat)
- No trunk caddy due to bumper supports, trunk boards narrower due to frame bracing
- Toolbox is now a stronger one piece plastic with no lid, just foam on trunk lid
- US/NA market coupes get a 5 mph shock absorbing bumper, front frame rail wider and long supports added inside trunk with longer plastic elephant skin covers
- Kidney grille gets an 8 slat black plastic insert sometime during production
- Wiper arms and blade holders are now black
- Wiper squirters on hood may have changed during late production and are longer with two sprayer jets each
- New paint colors available: Amazonas, Pastelblau, Jadegrun, Mintgrun, Sienabraun, Artisblau, Anthrazitgrau
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