What do you have left to do to your max before it's "ready" for summer
04-14-2003, 09:46 PM
#41
Originally posted by thebigsadler
eric check your pm's..
jason
eric check your pm's..
jason
wait for jason to send me my shocks and springs
install the shocks/springs
probably a stock catback if i can find one for cheap
then its on to body work- fix rear pass. quarter panel, shave trunk keyhole and antenna
then its on to my extended cab S-10 i'm getting.
04-14-2003, 10:11 PM
#43
Originally posted by Slickismax
Same as last summer......
FINISH TAILLIGHT CONVERSION and finish custom body work
Repaint
1 New Tire
Get a centercap for 1 wheel
finish Nitrous install
finish police strobe install
redo interior
new clutch...again
finish upgrading outdated stereo equipment
thats about it, but this is the exact same list as last year!
Its funny that I went through two different sets of subs to keep up with the new stuff and I never opened any of the boxes.
Same as last summer......
FINISH TAILLIGHT CONVERSION and finish custom body work
Repaint
1 New Tire
Get a centercap for 1 wheel
finish Nitrous install
finish police strobe install
redo interior
new clutch...again
finish upgrading outdated stereo equipment
thats about it, but this is the exact same list as last year!
Its funny that I went through two different sets of subs to keep up with the new stuff and I never opened any of the boxes.
04-14-2003, 10:38 PM
#44
air ride- on it's way
big brake kit- on it's way
fiberglass doors, dash, and trunk- already started on
all new system- almost paid for, just waiting to be installed
possible SC
retint windows and tint front window
motorized trunk
that's it for now
big brake kit- on it's way
fiberglass doors, dash, and trunk- already started on
all new system- almost paid for, just waiting to be installed
possible SC
retint windows and tint front window
motorized trunk
that's it for now
04-15-2003, 05:45 AM
#47
Full Detail Interior and Exterior
Install Y pipe
Springs and Struts
VI
Repaint my trunk lid
Clean up the engine bay from the road salt
Touch up my hood and remove small rust spots
Install Y pipe
Springs and Struts
VI
Repaint my trunk lid
Clean up the engine bay from the road salt
Touch up my hood and remove small rust spots
04-15-2003, 07:33 AM
#49
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Get a new front lip that fell off my car.
Get metal axis break pads for rear slotted and drilled rotors
get rest of under body neons
get high flow cat and b-pipe put on
fix exhaust leak
get 7 inch TV in dash
buy underdrive pulley
get VB mod.
thinking about coilovers
Get metal axis break pads for rear slotted and drilled rotors
get rest of under body neons
get high flow cat and b-pipe put on
fix exhaust leak
get 7 inch TV in dash
buy underdrive pulley
get VB mod.
thinking about coilovers
04-15-2003, 08:18 AM
#50
- new ignition coils
- find out how much longer the tranny is gonna last
- blower motor and cover
- find out whats wrong with my brakes
- spark plugs
- wash and wax
- install a bunch of little things i have lying around
- hopefully new wheels
- ae headlights maybe
- multimedia system maybe
- new system setup in trunk maybe
ive got more maintenance bullsh|t and problems to take care of before i can do anything else and the car only has 25k miles on it
- find out how much longer the tranny is gonna last
- blower motor and cover
- find out whats wrong with my brakes
- spark plugs
- wash and wax
- install a bunch of little things i have lying around
- hopefully new wheels
- ae headlights maybe
- multimedia system maybe
- new system setup in trunk maybe
ive got more maintenance bullsh|t and problems to take care of before i can do anything else and the car only has 25k miles on it
04-15-2003, 09:13 AM
#51
Install my UR UDP.......
Install my ACT....need to pick up some axle seals and MT90
Get rid of these crappy Dunlop D60 A2's on the rears.....and put
Michelin XGTV4's on like the fronts. (great tire too i might add....they were all on the ZX rims I got)
Install the new EGT threaded fitting I snapped off when installing EGT gauge.
Put my rear brake hardware kit on.
Install new switches for nitrous.....less obvious ones.
Get a da** bottle heater.
New strut bearings too.
Install my ACT....need to pick up some axle seals and MT90
Get rid of these crappy Dunlop D60 A2's on the rears.....and put
Michelin XGTV4's on like the fronts. (great tire too i might add....they were all on the ZX rims I got)
Install the new EGT threaded fitting I snapped off when installing EGT gauge.
Put my rear brake hardware kit on.
Install new switches for nitrous.....less obvious ones.
Get a da** bottle heater.
New strut bearings too.
04-15-2003, 09:27 AM
#54
Originally posted by ejj
Did you get that one fixed?
Did you get that one fixed?
04-15-2003, 06:54 PM
#60
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Well it is suppose to hail tonight so maybe a new paint job and some door dings (I mean hail that hit the door) taken out 
Tranny Cooler to keep sweetness cool in the hot summer days
PCV valve
Tires
and thinking of going to a place racing style intake rather than the popcharger that I have now to keep her breathing fresh air.
Tranny Cooler to keep sweetness cool in the hot summer days
PCV valve
Tires
and thinking of going to a place racing style intake rather than the popcharger that I have now to keep her breathing fresh air.
04-15-2003, 07:10 PM
#61
to frilling much !
1.shocks & struts
2.sarona front lip and then to paint the whole kit after installation
i only have the sarona front left to buy !!
3. tune up
** I can live with these mods for summer but i hope to get tires and rims in b4 summer gets here ...
minor: short throw shifter
underdrive pulley
act clutch
2.sarona front lip and then to paint the whole kit after installation
i only have the sarona front left to buy !!
3. tune up
** I can live with these mods for summer but i hope to get tires and rims in b4 summer gets here ...
minor: short throw shifter
underdrive pulley
act clutch
04-15-2003, 11:13 PM
#63
This is what I did yesterday.
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
2. Change oil and filter.
3. Flush auto trans, fill with Mobil 1 synthetic and install tranny cooler, B&M 2400 GVW.
4. Install intake.
It was a full day.
Yet to do? Tons
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
2. Change oil and filter.
3. Flush auto trans, fill with Mobil 1 synthetic and install tranny cooler, B&M 2400 GVW.
4. Install intake.
It was a full day.
Yet to do? Tons
04-16-2003, 06:29 AM
#65
Originally posted by Jime
This is what I did yesterday.
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
2. Change oil and filter.
3. Flush auto trans, fill with Mobil 1 synthetic and install tranny cooler, B&M 2400 GVW.
4. Install intake.
It was a full day.
Yet to do? Tons
This is what I did yesterday.
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
2. Change oil and filter.
3. Flush auto trans, fill with Mobil 1 synthetic and install tranny cooler, B&M 2400 GVW.
4. Install intake.
It was a full day.
Yet to do? Tons
modified thermostat??
04-16-2003, 07:11 AM
#66
Originally posted by UNCDooD
modified thermostat??
modified thermostat??
My OBD II gizmo measures accurate coolant temp so its easy to monitor.
04-16-2003, 08:13 AM
#67
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Originally posted by Jime
I reduced the temp by 10 deg. Put a small metal pill under the shaft, it lengthens it and causes it to open sooner.
My OBD II gizmo measures accurate coolant temp so its easy to monitor.
I reduced the temp by 10 deg. Put a small metal pill under the shaft, it lengthens it and causes it to open sooner.
My OBD II gizmo measures accurate coolant temp so its easy to monitor.
04-16-2003, 08:18 AM
#68
Originally posted by Jime
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
1. Flush coolant and install modified thermostat, refill with distilled water, water wetter and 1 litre of Toyota Red for summer racing.
04-16-2003, 08:28 AM
#69
Originally posted by ejj
You have that much faith that we won't see freezing temps again this spring?
You have that much faith that we won't see freezing temps again this spring?
Street Reeper I will do a write up here once I confirm it does what I want. I call it a pill. Initially I cut off the end of a 10-32 screw, but then our locksmith came in last week and had a whole toolkit full of these pins for door locks so when I told him what I was doing he gave me a bunch of different lengths so now I can experiment a little more if I don't get the temp I want.
I say pill but its just a small round piece of metal that will sit in the hole the shaft of the thermostat sits in and makes it sit a little higher.
The inside of the thermost is basically a wax substance that pushes down on the shaft and opens the thermostat when a set temp is reached, this little piece of metal just makes it open sooner. It could be made of any type of material as long as it will take the temp and its the right size to fit in the shaft hole.
04-16-2003, 08:30 AM
#70
Originally posted by Jime
I hope not Eric but never can tell. It will just stay underground if it does freeze.
I hope not Eric but never can tell. It will just stay underground if it does freeze.
Sounds like a good idea to do a 80/20 water/antifreeze mix for the warmer/racing months.
04-16-2003, 08:49 AM
#71
Originally posted by ejj
Do you do this every year? Do you notice a significant increase in the cooling capability of the system?
Sounds like a good idea to do a 80/20 water/antifreeze mix for the warmer/racing months.
Do you do this every year? Do you notice a significant increase in the cooling capability of the system?
Sounds like a good idea to do a 80/20 water/antifreeze mix for the warmer/racing months.
Water Wetter does not recommend just pure water because it could freeze with the A/C on even in the summer.
They also state that the more coolant you use the less effective the Water Wetter is so I just put in the minumum.
04-16-2003, 09:06 AM
#72
Originally posted by Jime
Yes, I did it last year, did not notice any difference because I had no way of monitoring. but it does give a little piece of mind
Water Wetter does not recommend just pure water because it could freeze with the A/C on even in the summer.
They also state that the more coolant you use the less effective the Water Wetter is so I just put in the minumum.
Yes, I did it last year, did not notice any difference because I had no way of monitoring. but it does give a little piece of mind
Water Wetter does not recommend just pure water because it could freeze with the A/C on even in the summer.
They also state that the more coolant you use the less effective the Water Wetter is so I just put in the minumum.
04-16-2003, 10:03 AM
#73
Originally posted by ejj
Do you think it could cause problems with the water pump? Doesn't the pump rely on the antifreeze for lubrication as well?
Do you think it could cause problems with the water pump? Doesn't the pump rely on the antifreeze for lubrication as well?
At least thats what they advertise. Most racers I know don't use any antifreeze at all just water wetter.
04-16-2003, 10:07 AM
#74
Originally posted by Jime
Water Wetter is supposed to improve heat transfer, reduce cyl head temp, reduce rust, corrosion and electrolysis, clean and lubricate pump seals etc etc
At least thats what they advertise. Most racers I know don't use any antifreeze at all just water wetter.
Water Wetter is supposed to improve heat transfer, reduce cyl head temp, reduce rust, corrosion and electrolysis, clean and lubricate pump seals etc etc
At least thats what they advertise. Most racers I know don't use any antifreeze at all just water wetter.
By most racers, do you mean guys like us, or guys with "race cars". I can't imagine going from no antifreeze to half antifreeze every year is a good thing for a daily driver.
04-16-2003, 10:18 AM
#75
Originally posted by ejj
I've used water wetter before. I guess I just don't know how well it would provide to functions that antifreeze is supposed to. Guess time will tell.
By most racers, do you mean guys like us, or guys with "race cars". I can't imagine going from no antifreeze to half antifreeze every year is a good thing for a daily driver.
I've used water wetter before. I guess I just don't know how well it would provide to functions that antifreeze is supposed to. Guess time will tell.
By most racers, do you mean guys like us, or guys with "race cars". I can't imagine going from no antifreeze to half antifreeze every year is a good thing for a daily driver.
One thing I do though is take off the underpanels when I do it to minimize all the stuff that they catch. I took them both off yesterday because I flushed the transmission and installed a cooler as well and it sure makes working in there a lot easier.
04-16-2003, 10:21 AM
#76
Originally posted by Jime
Eric most racers I know are guys like us, I don't know too many guys that trailer. What I try and do is put in 1 litre of antifreeze in the spring and keep the other 3 litres from the jug until fall, then drain out 3 litres and put it in and its sufficiently strong enough for the winter. I try to minimize the work as much as possible.
One thing I do though is take off the underpanels when I do it to minimize all the stuff that they catch. I took them both off yesterday because I flushed the transmission and installed a cooler as well and it sure makes working in there a lot easier.
Eric most racers I know are guys like us, I don't know too many guys that trailer. What I try and do is put in 1 litre of antifreeze in the spring and keep the other 3 litres from the jug until fall, then drain out 3 litres and put it in and its sufficiently strong enough for the winter. I try to minimize the work as much as possible.
One thing I do though is take off the underpanels when I do it to minimize all the stuff that they catch. I took them both off yesterday because I flushed the transmission and installed a cooler as well and it sure makes working in there a lot easier.
04-16-2003, 10:30 AM
#77
Originally posted by ejj
Thanks for all the info. I'm due to change the coolant, so I think I'll give this a shot.
Thanks for all the info. I'm due to change the coolant, so I think I'll give this a shot.
04-16-2003, 10:46 AM
#78
Originally posted by Jime
I use the Toyota Red also, not only is it red like water wetter but I think it has better protection for aluminum etc by the absence of borates and nitrates, I think thats what they are called. It also looks prettier.
I use the Toyota Red also, not only is it red like water wetter but I think it has better protection for aluminum etc by the absence of borates and nitrates, I think thats what they are called. It also looks prettier.
Although...If I could have prettier coolant...
