Winter Projects?

[Ryan T]

Jeep:
Blow out heater core, soak it in clr, then blow it out again so I have some heat
Adjust transfer case linkage so I can get it into 4low
DD the daylights out of it

Vette:
Detail engine bay
Put on jackstands and take the wheels off so I can get my new tires mounted and then thoroughly detail the wheels
Change brakes while the wheels are off
Look at it hooked up to the drip-charger and wish I was driving it

[xvxax]

I cannot believe I actually accomplished my to do list from 08. I never finish to-do lists.

This will probably extend well into 2011:
-install short shift kit
-door gaskets
-front bumper underpanel thing
-fix seat mounting
-front subframe /rear swaybar welding/oil pump nut safety wire
-diff fix which is probably related to loose subframe bolts
-header install
-paint/install fog light delete plate things.

[Goodspeed]

-paint/install fog light delete plate things.

Why not fab up some brake ducting? Not that you'd need it for AX, but maybe if you do some more track stuff.

[xvxax]

Brake ducts are expensive-ish and they limit steering which would suck for autocross. At the rate of 1-2 HPDEs, I'll be cool with the stock ducts on the inside of the fogs. I think the covers are $30 and they will prevent me from blasting out a fog light all over the ground. Everyone wins.

When's the install day for Rockwells and 54" michelins on your XJ?

[D_Eclipse9916]

Bingo, stock m3s have brake ducts that are separate from the foglights. I need to get a set of those blockoff played as well. Peter, I used and engine hoist to hold my engine up when doing the front end work.

[Goodspeed]

Ah, didn't know they had them stock.

Might have to do that install for next winter, I'm having too much fun going sideways on tiny A/S's this season.

[ScottyB]

if you guys are interested in some non-intrusive additional ducting you could pull a trick out of the porsche book. they use air deflectors that mount to the lower A-arms and direct air that flows under the front apron. they're cheap, easy to mount, and are out of the way under the car. you may have to do a bit of trimming at full lock.

guys with SVT focus's have tried these and report great results considering the simplicity of the piece.



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