Whitby Free Press, 23 Sep 1981, p. 15

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SPECIAL AUTO PULL-OUI SECTION estledfront end on The aerodynamically- syled Plymouth Horizon TC3 lias a restyled front end, new standard equipment and J optional equipment choices, - - and engineering improve- The youth-oriented, front-wheel -drive Hori- zon TC3 continues as a sleekly-styled, , yet roomy and surprisingly practical three-door hatchback. There are three Horizon TC3 price classes for 1982 - the ex- tremely fuel-efficient TC3 Miser, Custom TC3, and the sporty new Turismo TC3. Ail 1982 Plymouth Horizon. TC3 models have an attractive, re- designed soft fascia nose. The aerodyna-. mically-designed new front end features two row"s of small, rec- tangular air intakes between rectangular single headlamp units. There is a circular Pen- tastar badge on- the front of the sloping hood. An impressive list of previously-optional equ- ipment has been made standard on the high- mîleage TC3 Miser, in-. cluding deluxe colour- keyed seat beits, day/night mirror, remote controlled left outside mirror, glove box lock, cigarette ighter, dual horns, bright wheel hub and nut covers, and hood silencer pad. Horizon TC3's revised front suspension in- cludes a new linkless sway bar designed_ for improved ride and han- dling. Standard engine in the extremely economical 1982 Plymouth Horizon TC3 Miser is a 1.7 litre, four-cylinder engine linked to a smooth- shifting, four-speed manual transaxle with a "long-legged" economy 2.69 overali top gear ratio. The 1982 Ply- mouth TC3 sold in Canada with this drive- train is designed to operate on lower-cost, regular grade leaded fuels for added operating cost savings. The 1982 Horizon TC3 Custom features sport cloth highback bucket seats, body side tape stripes, and a power lift- performance - oriented sporty car with a deli- berately under-stated exterior designed to ap- peal to younger buyers. The 2.2 litre Chrysler- built engine and four- speed manual trans- mission with 3.13 to 1 overail top gear ratio are standard equip- ment. Other special features include- the i"Turismo" naine on rear fenders, a rear hatch spoiler, remote control dual sport side mirrors, black bumper protective rub strip and black windshield, lifLn gate window, and beit moldings. Contoured cushions used on the premnium bucket seats in the 1982 Plymouth Custom and Turismo TC3 provide better thigh and lumbar support. . New Chrysier- designed recliner/iner- tia latches have been added to both driver and passenger front seats, and allow a range of three - and - one - quar- ter degree adjustment increments. Q uick Ctire For Ail Those SmalI Dents'! Has a small dent in your car been bothering you? A littie spray paint can help even an amateur correct this damage. One manu- facturer, Krylon, has car colors to match the fin- ishes of most makes of American and foreign cars. First, sand the damaged area, riglit down to the metal. Eeather (lightly sand) the edge of the area for a srnooth transition between the metal and the paint around it. F111 the dent wjth plastic auto body filler. After filler dries, sand it smooth and level with #40 grit wet- or-dry sandpaper (for shalIlow scratches, you won't need the filler). After sanding, clean the area with naptha or auto rubbing compound. Mask off the surround- ing area with masking tape and paper. Spray through the hole first with a metal primer, then with paint when primer dries. To apply the paint, hold the Krylon can 10 to 12 inches from the surface WHITI3Y FREE- PRESS. WEDNESDAY. SEPTEMBER 23. 1981. PAGE 15 HorizonTC 1982 PLYMOUTH TC3 MISER THREE-DOOR HATCHBACK Check tire pressure when temperat ure dips If the Iast time you checked your tire pressure was during the warm weather, better check it again, suggests Car Care Council. Outside air tem- perature directly affects tire pressure, in turn, affects gas mileage. Further, it can cut tire life by about 25 percent.

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