Road Atlanta Prep Work

[JohnC]

These are fun threads to see how folks are doing with regard to fixing/modding their cars in preparation for the track. So here's my to-do list for RA:

For the Z:

- Install roll bar, seats, harnesses (already have everything but the seat sliders and mounts)
- Remove HICAS pump, lines
- Sort out the brakes - I'm on the fence as far as ditching the whole VR-4 setup and just using the Carbotech pads with the stock rotors until I'm damn sure thats a limiting factor. Or maybe just getting some uber-bling rotors and using the Mitsu's that I just bought for my street pads...
- Another compression test (to see if anything changed since VIR)
- Leakdown test
- Check for any more boost/vacuum leaks
- Replace both exhaust cam valve cover gaskets with RTV per the FSM
- Probably try to clean up the plenum some more
- See if EGR is clogged - block it off if it's bad
- Test pipes (or get my mid-pipes welded shut)
- Gut pre-cats
- Replace busted front upper control arms (and tension rods) with SPL goodies
- Another alignment

For the Lightning:

- New tires (on order, should be mounted this week)
- Alignment
- AC delete bracket and pulley *or* new AC compressor, clutch, accumulator, expansion valve
- Check brake pads/shoes
- Check rear axle seals, rebuild if necessary
- Help neighbor fix trailer brakes
- Electric brake controller