winter projects v.06

.RJ · 12-10-2004, 11:30 AM

Are they kevlar reinforced? That would cut down on the splintering

Kaan · 12-10-2004, 11:33 AM

RJ you are taking all the fun out of the driveshaft with that comment.

**JohnC** · 12-10-2004, 11:55 AM

.RJ Wrote:Are they kevlar reinforced? That would cut down on the splintering

I don't know. Here's a link to one of the driveshaft manufacturers that the folks on TT.net recommend: <a class="postlink" href="http://www.pstds.com/critical-link.cfm">http://www.pstds.com/critical-link.cfm</a>

Evan · 12-10-2004, 02:07 PM

My plans for the miata are:

Replace Engine
timing belt, water pump, gaskets and seals on the engine
Replace Hubs
Replace left rear caliper
Replace outer tie rod ends
gear and diff oil
"nut and bolt" everything
install spec suspension and some small SM goodies
alignment and cornerweight
make new camera mount
and new brake pads. (going to give the pepboys ceramics a try)

car is going to be down for quite a while, probably wont be driving VIR in feb

**Mike** · 12-10-2004, 02:12 PM

evan, word of advice... replace both rear calipers at the same time... if one is going bad it won't be long before the other does.

Evan · 12-10-2004, 02:15 PM

hahah...yes, I replaced the right rear earlier in the year, and now the left rear is bad.

**Mike** · 12-10-2004, 02:18 PM

too funny.

.RJ · 12-10-2004, 05:14 PM

Evan Wrote:car is going to be down for quite a while, probably wont be driving VIR in feb

Lets get that bitch running the week after christmas... fire up the heater.

**Mike** · 12-10-2004, 07:37 PM

hey f you, we've got a clutch job to do!

bluhayz · 12-12-2004, 06:01 PM

I'm changing my tranny oil tonight... other than that, maybe I'll actually hide the audio wire. who knows though

**Ryan T** · 12-14-2004, 02:23 PM

Ryan T Wrote:Install the OEM spoiler I bought yesterday
Install the Greedy PE exhaust I'm buying saturday
Replace spark plugs perhaps
Replace brakes on my brothers SS
Drink lots of crown royal
Possibly replace Vehicle Speed Sensor (or I may wait till I come back)
Attempt to de-fog my headlight
Gotta remove the headlight on our truck and re-seal it so water doesn't keep getting in and cracking the bulb.

Current checklist (including shit I didn't know I was going to have to do:

Changed oil in the supra since all the other oil leaked out due to a shitty drain bolt.
Changed battery in the corvette
Installed exhaust (twas a daunting task but it got done)
replaced battery terminals on moms b/fs car since they corroded off
headlight currently out of truck and trying to fix it.

**Mike** · 12-14-2004, 02:35 PM

-replace RR caliper (preventative)
-install new clutch and flywheel (been sitting in box for months)
-get all-seasons mounted on si wheel (tires arrived last week)
-get azenis mounted on 15x7 wheel (wheels to be purchased)
-flush tranny fluid w/ gm syncromesh
-swap out racing battery (doesn't like the cold)
-install e-brake cables (been sitting around for months, need some small parts)
-install harnesses and seats (to be bought)
-install header (been sitting around)
-swap front brake pads (don't feel like getting integra brakes on since the first few events will be cold enough that i won't need them, but my pads are shot)

ScottyB · 12-14-2004, 07:06 PM

Ryan T Wrote:Installed exhaust (twas a daunting task but it got done)

hows that grapefruit shooter sound man!? Big Grin

**Ryan T** · 12-15-2004, 12:08 AM

ScottyB Wrote:
Ryan T Wrote:Installed exhaust (twas a daunting task but it got done)

hows that grapefruit shooter sound man!?

It is surprisingly quiet. You can't hear it (from inside the car) on interstate. Driving around town its pretty tame unless you get on the gas. If your hard into it it can be loud. For regular driving rpm's its good, but once you get above about 4k it really screams. Overall, its a lot quieter than I expected from 3.5" piping. I love it. Pics coming as soon as I can get the camera to work.

**Chris** · 12-15-2004, 12:11 AM

picked up one half of my "project" today... but I won't say what it is until its all up and working... :twisted:

white_2kgt · 12-15-2004, 09:08 AM

Chris Wrote:picked up one half of my "project" today... but I won't say what it is until its all up and working... :twisted:

Did you get a miata? How cute haha

--chad

**JohnC** · 12-15-2004, 09:22 AM

Add to my project list for the Z:

Fuel pump
All bushings (forgot I had the poly pieces sitting in a box)
Hood prop grommet and hood stops (should be a 4-5 hour job at the least Wink

)

Remove from the list:

Cat-back exhaust

Finished the cat-back install yesterday afternoon. Now I need to buy new metal snips, long-handled needle nose pliers, and some more drill bits to replace the broken ones :lol: Stupid bolt needed a LOT of persuading to come loose...

.RJ · 12-15-2004, 09:34 AM

New project.

Sell ITR
Build/buy Racecar and truck.

[Image: emthup.gif]

?

**JohnC** · 12-15-2004, 09:54 AM

.RJ Wrote:New project.

Sell ITR
Build/buy Racecar and truck.

?

Are you actually going to join in the fray, or are you just bored with the ITR?

.RJ · 12-15-2004, 10:35 AM

I need lighter, cheaper to operate, faster, and cheaper to replace when I hit the inside wall @ Road Atlanta's Turn 12.

Either that or build a racekar. Integra RS for HC/ITA, Spec Miata, or just a fun track whore....

<a class="postlink" href="http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1085154">http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1085154</a>
<a class="postlink" href="http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1083451">http://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=1083451</a>
b00sted miata?

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