# The AUTOMOTIVE Winter Project Thread **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [October 31, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948 "2007-10-31T17:19:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/1 "2007-10-31T17:19:05Z")
Who else has a list of things to do over the off-season? Since I just clocked about 40k on my motor (15k on my turbos) I’ve decided to do my 60k maintenance and some other items while I’ve got the time this winter. I’ve had the car for 4 years now and taking into account how hard I drive the car, I want to do the timing belt just in case it decides to snap and take my motor with it. On the list: - 60k Maint. (including timing belt) - UD Pulleys - Clean K&N Filters (see pic below _yuck_) - 1 piece drive shaft - Spark Plugs (about time, lol) - Fuel Filter - Steering rack bushings - HICAS eliminator - Subframe spacers - Misc. lines and gaskets that could use replacing - New front calipers - Oil change Let the fun begin :tup: ![http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/frontoff1.jpg](http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/frontoff1.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![2TurboZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/2turboz/32/7577_2.png) [@2TurboZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/2TurboZ)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:21pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/2 "2007-10-31T17:21:35Z")
I have to take apart an entire donor car and swap the drivetrain over into my shell. I plan on doing all of the body work and prepping the car for paint. Gut the interior and clean up all the loose ends there. But I can only do this if I find a garage to work out of. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/3 "2007-10-31T17:24:31Z")
eh, long list but low hours. should be fun next year. freshen shortblock P&P, cam & valvetrain clutch & quadrant ARP hardware chg fmic motor mounts 4whl brakes struts, shocks, STB MSII light body work prep for paint tires $5k + paint. ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/4 "2007-10-31T17:24:34Z")
wait … so nyspeeds only properly running MODDED 300zx is being taken apart for upgrades ? not trying to jinx ya 😛 GLWProject ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/5 "2007-10-31T17:25:56Z")
^lol ---
**Author:** ![Onyx\_Z32](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/onyx_z32/32/7581_2.png) [@Onyx\_Z32](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Onyx_Z32)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/6 "2007-10-31T17:27:21Z")
[quote=“HotRodKid,post:4,topic:37948"”] wait … so nyspeeds only properly running MODDED 300zx is being taken apart for upgrades ? not trying to jinx ya 😛 GLWProject [/quote] Ha, only a few small upgrades. Nothing that’s going to give me anymore power. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/7 "2007-10-31T17:29:15Z")
-CA18DET -GT2871r Enough said. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/8 "2007-10-31T17:31:51Z")
I have a healthy list… Polaris XC700: \*advertise and sell it SHO: \*replace power steering rack \*get it ready for winter (oil change, lube brakes, put snows on) Mustang: \*Going into storage…not touching it this winter due to Dad’s 55 Chevy project below… 9C1 Caprice: \*Pick it up in Cleveland, trailer back here \*Gut it, strip it, cut it up… \*Send shell away, keep frame/driveline/engine/suspension/wiring/etc. Dad’s 55 Chevy: \*Wait for shipper to deliver sometime next week \*Swap in Caprice EFI LT1/4L60E drivetrain \*Drive it back to Minnesota in springtime. ---
**Author:** ![Minglor](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/minglor/32/7373_2.png) [@Minglor](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Minglor)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/9 "2007-10-31T17:32:42Z")
Miata. Remove 1.6. Add 5.0. I doubt this will be done by spring. Oh well. I only have so much money and time. Turbo Legacy. Drive till it dies. ![http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/frontoff1.jpg](http://onyxz32.sagemind.com/frontoff1.jpg) Looks awesome. ---
**Author:** ![Blown\_Stroked](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blown_stroked/32/7324_2.png) [@Blown\_Stroked](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blown_Stroked)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/10 "2007-10-31T17:34:45Z")
\<~~A tune and a 100 octane 😉 ---
**Author:** ![Jagermeister](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f19dbf/32.png) [@Jagermeister](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jagermeister)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/11 "2007-10-31T17:50:19Z")
- Pull engine - Bore spare block and swap over internals - Disassemble Head and have it milled down - Install PWR radiator and Spal fans - Relocate and rewire relay panel - Reseal front 3 piece wheel - Rewire SDS engine management and gauges - Possibly acquire short runner manifold ![http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/P1010081.jpg](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/P1010081.jpg) ![http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/radiatorandfans.jpg](http://i26.photobucket.com/albums/c136/jxaxexgxexr/radiatorandfans.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![AndyB](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/96bed5/32.png) [@AndyB](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/AndyB)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/12 "2007-10-31T17:51:45Z")
I got a del sol to build, end result should be very nice, work begins tomorrow!! I will post up some pictures of what i am doing. ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/13 "2007-10-31T17:54:06Z")
Get 944 running before newman gets e30 running. :lol: ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 5:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/14 "2007-10-31T17:55:08Z")
This isn’t winter '08 project thread MPD. 😛 ---
**Author:** ![MikeRi24](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/57b2e6/32.png) [@MikeRi24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MikeRi24)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/15 "2007-10-31T18:07:24Z")
Mustang: -junk the god awful 7.5" rear end with 2:43s for my 8.8 with 3:37s Before that goes in: -new KYB non-adjustable shocks and quad shocks -new drums and shoes -all new urethane bushings for all the control arms -remove diff cover and change fluid -clean and give a good coat of POR 15 -might as well do the fuel filter while im under there -remove old and worn out mechanical fan and replace with Lincoln Mark VIII electric fan and add a Ford 3G alternator to support it -remove tranny pan and tap for trans temp sensor -new torque converter (not happy at all with the B&M i have in there now) -new tires all the way around -find and remedy misc. interior panel rattles and creaks that drive me NUTS then for the BIG winter project… -remove all bumpers, moldings, etc and prep -paint the entire car, and replace all GT bumpers, moldings and spoiler for LX ones -restore all window trim moldings -repair/restore quarter window moldings -ALL new weatherstripping -new gas shocks for the hatch -new headlights so yeah i have a lot of work ahead of me. i have just about everything i need to do all the work, just need to do it. this year was getting the car running good and “moving” and next year is going to be making it look good and “move” a little better. i think by next summer i will be VERY happy with the car and have it where i want it. ---
**Author:** ![Bacon](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bacon/32/7230_2.png) [@Bacon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Bacon)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/16 "2007-10-31T18:09:12Z")
WRX: -Any maintence needed at 100k -Tune -Up-pipe -Down-pipe -Get rid of saggy rear springs, and worn struts -Mount intercooler/new piping -Motor mounts. ---
**Author:** ![articzap](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/articzap/32/7361_2.png) [@articzap](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/articzap)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:10pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/17 "2007-10-31T18:10:39Z")
That can’t be you Fuzzy. You don’t mod the daily. ---
**Author:** ![psychopjv](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/psychopjv/32/7251_2.png) [@psychopjv](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psychopjv)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/18 "2007-10-31T18:11:54Z")
Transmission rebuild Clutch rear main seal Cut driveshaft to proper specs Paint underside of vehicle Paint ground effects Paint rear bumper ---
**Author:** ![97FormulaWS-6](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/97formulaws-6/32/7384_2.png) [@97FormulaWS-6](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/97FormulaWS-6)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/19 "2007-10-31T18:19:46Z")
Firebird - Collect more dust as I try and get more $$ together to resurrect it. Blazer - B4 winter - 4WD actuator, PS CV shaft, diff fluids, front DS U-Joint House - Uhm… Pull up old carpeting, clean hardwoods, paint trim, re-face the fireplace, gut room and make 1st floor laundry/half-bath, get the prints drawn and approved for the garage rebuild next spring, plus another dozen little projects that I can’t think of at the moment or don’t yet know about. ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/20 "2007-10-31T18:20:12Z")
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