Reply With Quote(hopefully) getting my timing belt and speedo cable changed, finding the leak in the PS system, a fixing a bunch of interior issues I've got.
And FINALLY tracking down the acceleration lurch that has been going on since I bought it.
So what are you doing to your car during the offseason?
I think David had a thread like this last year. Just curious what people are doing? Maybe you are doing a big upgrade, or just added a new go fast sticker to your MR2.
Me, I decided to buy a miata to race instead of the M roadster. Purchased a 2000 model 5 speed with hardtop. New coil over suspension has been ordered, sway bar is in a box in the garage, plan to order 15x9 wheels with 225 RS3's in January.
I may run the BMW some at the BMW events unless some wants to buy my race tires and wheels first.
Lets here whats new in the offseason.
(hopefully) getting my timing belt and speedo cable changed, finding the leak in the PS system, a fixing a bunch of interior issues I've got.
And FINALLY tracking down the acceleration lurch that has been going on since I bought it.
09 Lexus RX350
.... no Miata
Leaving my car stock....
The racecar: finish stripping and seam welding the tub. Build and weld in the roll-bar and strengthening tubes (it's not really a cage). Paint the tub. Bolt up the subframes and suspension.
The streetcar: swap out the tan interior for all the black interior parts I've collected. Find a set of 6.5" BBS RS barrels to widen my wheels. Remove all airbag parts and add wiring for Ipod line-in, USB charging, and V1. Stick the Koni 2812 shocks on until I get the custom aluminum Bilstein shocks built. Swap the steering wheel out for a Nardi I bought a few years ago. Buff the paint.
Paint job
race seat
tune
M3 is always the answer.
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Polished Turd Racing
Mick wrote: "I think Jerrett is the best autocrosser I have ever seen naked."
120,000 mile service.
On the track, I am fearless.
If you were as slow as me, you wouldn't be afraid either.
1994 M Edition
CSP 67
Put it back to stock so I could sell it.
Anyone wanna buy an RX8?
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
Minor brake work (pads, stainless lines, new rotors) and other maintenance/minor repairs.
Then, if everything works out a new front subframe, motor mounts, and delrin bushings. Hopefully, during the year, I can add a header, DPT tune, and fresh valve springs.
JBH: What coil overs did you chose?
just picked up a hdhchtdd rollbar in houston .... i'll be installing it along w/ my 01 header next month when i go back.
- luis
'99 NB1
I need to save for a set of RPF1's and a set of Star Specs more than likely...
Possibly corner balancing as well.
Cory
2006 Mazda MX-5 GT (SOLD)
1999 Mazda Miata (FOR SALE)
2004 Chevrolet Z06/Z16
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650
Why do ya gotta go and tempt me like that?
Cory
2006 Mazda MX-5 GT (SOLD)
1999 Mazda Miata (FOR SALE)
2004 Chevrolet Z06/Z16
2013 Kawasaki Ninja 650
So YOU are the one that beat me to that roll bar!!
Driving it...........but in all honesty getting the stuff together and hopefully completing a dual TB for mine. I just can't tune the idle droop out of the setup with the intercooler in the system. Putting in a harness bar soon hopefully and possibly starting on the paint/body work.
2004 Saturn Ion Redline
Wrong Wheel Drive
1992 Grey MX-5
Right Wheel Drive
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Install NB sport sway bar (need adjustable endlinks if anyone has a set). Change fuel filter, repair bolster on drivers seat, find or build a CAI, replace shifter boots, get car aligned and balance tires. That ought to keep me busy enough!
1990 White NA - SOLD
1994 Black NA - SOLD
2006 Red NC - GT with limited slip, HIDs, all OEM.
FM front swaybar, SGDP & Exhaust, and hopefully new tires for my spare wheels (trying to find something cheap and will work for AX & track duty).
2013 Mazda2 slushbox daily
1993 Miata (future exocet donor)
'04 Sport, Nordic green mica, HIDs, foglights, DSC, 73k miles. Fresh upgraded transmission, new OEM cat, plugs, coils, and shocks. $8500 OBO. Still have a set of minty 17x9 RPF1s I'll throw in with the car for the right price.Why do ya gotta go and tempt me like that?
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
I'm trying to work out that strange buzzing sound from the engine bay...
Also going to mill the control arms or replace them for some real front camber, fresh R comps.
VW Bug in running shoes
M Porcupine sedan
M Porcupine coupe
Crusty old e46 beater
Battery Powered appliance car
You know if you actually buy some new tires you'll be out of excuses, right?
Iain
"We don't stop playing because we grow old, we grow old because we stop playing." - George Bernard Shaw
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