Newbie questions

[John Darwak <jpdarwak@ix.netcom.com>]

Hello everyone,

After lurking for a while I finally did it - I bought a '97 GLX Sequoia 
Green/Biber Beige leather.  I have some general questions for all of you:

1. Stone chips are a real problem here in Michigan. Although I generally 
dislike them, I am considering getting a bra/mask for the car. I am aware 
of the pitfalls of using them and mainly I would use it for longer 
drives,trips,etc. Any comments on this and what is the best brand and 
where would you buy one from?

2. Again with the stone chips, I was considering some type of film or 
plastic covers for the turn/fog lamps and the headlights. Anybody done 
this?

3. Anybody replaced their stock headlights with more powerful ones? Is 
the factory relay strong enough or should you wire up a relay?

4. Anybody take their rear wing off to make cleaning/waxing easier? Is 
this easy to do or is it a PITA?

5. I want a leather steering wheel. Anybody tried the sew-on leather kit 
from AGLA? Other ideas? I'm not giving up the airbag.

6. To what degree do the much-maligned Eagle GA's contribute to that 
"floatiness" that I feel during turn-in. The car feels a little spooky 
and it makes me wonder how well the car will handle high speed emergency 
lane changes. Will this be reduced when I buy different tires?


Thanks,

John Darwak
'97 Jetta GLX
'85 BMW 325e/i (many mods...and For Sale)
'94 Chev Blazer 4X4 (wife's)