Restoration & upgrade ideas

[SNP]

I have a 712M which I'm in the process of restoring and then adding a few creature comforts to. I'd appreciate any ideas on what works (or doesn't).

Thanks in advance!

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[Hotzenplotz]

well, a quick review of the mods I've done:

• power steering

• tubeless tires on Ford rims

• LED headlights

• seats from a Smart minicar

• Pertronics ignition and civilian wires / spark plugs/ distributor cap

• machined off 2 mm from cylinder heads to increase compression when running with 95 octane fuel

• swapped the hi/lo gearbox for a 710 model

that should keep you busy

[Mr Zero]

The bigger "comfort" items that I would recommend...

• Power steering (EZ)
• EFI (Goatwerks)
• 2.7L motor rebuild (Goatwerks)
• SAV Power brake booster
• Webasto or clone heater (depending on your use case)

I would say that the seat swap is more of a preference than an upgrade. Do try before you buy.