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Old 11-19-2008 | 10:00 PM
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The only thing that gets me through the cold months is a winter project. Anyone care to share their list of mods planned this winter? The list below should take up the majority of my limited free time.

Here's my list for now.

1. Install heater in garage
2. Install JIC cross suspension
3. powder coat or paint black 17" cups for autox/track use
4. change fluids
5. LSD if I can locate one for a good deal
Old 11-19-2008 | 10:19 PM
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1. i also need some sort of heat source in my garage
2. paint wheel hubs
3. have brake calipers repainted red
4. install fire extinguisher in front of passenger seat
5. new front hood shocks
6. new front and rear speakers-i think i have the stock speakers

wow. i got a lot of work to do............................
Old 11-19-2008 | 10:37 PM
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1. Build bigger garage so I can actually work on the car in the winter vs. just store it.
2. Build bigger garage
ok
3. Maybe find new house with bigger garage.
Old 11-19-2008 | 10:56 PM
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Even though we dont get much of a winter per se, and even though its been in the 90's the last few days, I need to install new valve guides, valve job and whatever else needed, like a set of Carrillo's.

Gotta finish rebuilding my set of Moton triples, long overdue to finish these, then to make some mounting bits to dyno them.

Suspension geometry mapping, waaay overdue to complete this task.

Rent storage space to clean out my garage of the stuff I dont use much but dont want to get rid of.

Complete the restoration of a few vintage Honda XR75's I have been collecting parts for.

Ahhh, then there is some home remodel projects I am close to being done with, light switches and outlets. Where does the time go?
Old 11-20-2008 | 08:51 PM
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
Even though we dont get much of a winter per se, and even though its been in the 90's the last few days, I need to install new valve guides, valve job and whatever else needed, like a set of Carrillo's.

Gotta finish rebuilding my set of Moton triples, long overdue to finish these, then to make some mounting bits to dyno them.

Suspension geometry mapping, waaay overdue to complete this task.

Rent storage space to clean out my garage of the stuff I dont use much but dont want to get rid of.

Complete the restoration of a few vintage Honda XR75's I have been collecting parts for.

Ahhh, then there is some home remodel projects I am close to being done with, light switches and outlets. Where does the time go?
Chris, you selfish bastard! Where is the part about rear suspension bushings?
Old 11-20-2008 | 08:59 PM
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Originally Posted by chris walrod
.....Suspension geometry mapping, waaay overdue to complete this task.
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Hope you will share the results
Old 11-20-2008 | 10:11 PM
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oh yeah, i forgot. i also want to hook an ipod up to my 220.
Old 11-21-2008 | 09:16 AM
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1. Select and install racing seats.
2. Change plugs and distrib. cap - maybe change out wires.
3. Install better lighting in my garage.
4. Install some small but decent speakers in the garage.
5. Clean ICV

I'll do #3 and 4 first.
Old 11-21-2008 | 10:02 AM
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1. Install 2-post lift in one bay of my commercial bldg to work on my P-car
2. Install M030 springs and Bilstein HD dampers
3. Install Chris' front bushings
4. Install new tie rods.
5. Install solid rear suspension mounts
6. New plug wire
7. 4 wheel brake job
Old 11-21-2008 | 11:20 AM
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0. Wax and detail car.
1. Complete my major service...belts still need to be done.
2. Change out the e-brake level for a new black one I just bought.
3. Run Ipod cable.
4. Change out pass tie rod.
5. Change out M030 front sway bar for TRG to see how it feels.
6. Check out my corner balance /w my new nifty wheel load checker tool.
7. Fabricate RS bypass heater tube (because I am cheap)
8. Fabricate transmission tunnel cover in fiberglass.

And the car is my daily driver.
Old 11-21-2008 | 11:21 AM
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Drive/track the car...
Old 11-21-2008 | 11:27 AM
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1. Finish new garage off. The gas line and power will be in next week and now I can finally work on the cars in winter instead of just storing them.
2. Install new cabinets
3. Put off all jobs that would be much easier on the lift that I won't have until next year.
4. First oil change.
5. Change clutch slave, master and hose and wish I had a lift.
6. Install console tray in lieu of cassette holder (big job)
7. Finish a dozen jobs on the 'Cuda so I can sell it in the spring and pay for a suspension upgrade on the 993
Old 11-21-2008 | 11:59 AM
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1- Install clutch slave
2- change oil and filters.

When I built the house, I spent thousands on the garage. 2.5 car, gas blower type heater, sheet rocked and insulated, 20-5' double bulb lights, insulated doors, work bench, epoxy floor(needs to be re-done) air piped around garge, TONS of outlets, 220v for the welder, TV and kick *** stereo system.
That is my second home.
Old 11-21-2008 | 08:46 PM
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- Wash, Clay and Zaino treatment
- Complete kitchen renovation
Old 11-21-2008 | 10:02 PM
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Definite:
1. Install DAS roll bar (thanks Ninjabones)
2. Install harnesses
3. Buy and install Recaros
Probable:
4. Transmission regear
5. LWF
6. RS Clutch

It's going to be a spendy winter lol



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