# The AUTOMOTIVE Winter Project Thread

**URL:** <https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948>\
**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:** 2

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**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, 6:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/21 "2007-10-31T18:23:28Z")

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[quote=“articzap,post:17,topic:37948"”]

That can’t be you Fuzzy. You don’t mod the daily.

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I have destroyed his soul.

Can we use PVC to mount the intercooler?

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**Author:** ![Carbonfiberhooded](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carbonfiberhooded/32/7608_2.png) [@Carbonfiberhooded](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carbonfiberhooded)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/22 "2007-10-31T18:26:20Z")

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More miles and more boost.

EDIT: More or less a spring 2008 thing for me.

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**Author:** ![woz](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/woz/32/7605_2.png) [@woz](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/woz)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/23 "2007-10-31T18:29:33Z")

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[quote=“articzap,post:7,topic:37948"”]

-CA18DET  
-GT2871r

Enough said.

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turbo a KA dohc, can do it for the same price and ull be faster

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**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, 6:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/24 "2007-10-31T18:30:53Z")

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No thanks. You inspired me to go CA to begin with.

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**Author:** ![Fry](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fry/32/7284_2.png) [@Fry](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fry)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/25 "2007-10-31T18:32:27Z")

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I might change the oil… Naw probably not.

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**Author:** ![ezfd](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ezfd/32/7334_2.png) [@ezfd](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ezfd)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/26 "2007-10-31T18:37:32Z")

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Brakes (rotors, pads, stainless lines)  
Clutch line  
Tires  
locate/fix fuel leak  
Tokico/Peter farrell suspension  
Weld muffler in mid pipe  
Get tuned

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**Author:** ![ieatpaint](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ieatpaint/32/7311_2.png) [@ieatpaint](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ieatpaint)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:40pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/27 "2007-10-31T18:40:09Z")

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Civic - 1.5 to 1.6, intake and exhaust.  
600RR - powdercoat, paint lower, power commander, tires, speedo healer, heated grips.

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**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/28 "2007-10-31T18:42:22Z")

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Cobalt:  
-Put back to stock and drive.  
-mount the snows  
-peice together parts for a cheap DIY dual pass intercooler setup  
-maybe buy a short throw or intake  
-think about powdercoating stock rims  
House:  
-figure out how much of my back yard i want covered with cement  
-repairing/painting walls and trim  
-find some pictures to hang on said walls  
-turn spare door into beer pong table  
-build work bench area in basement  
-add more outlets and lighting to the basement

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**Author:** ![Rx3](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rx3/32/7194_2.png) [@Rx3](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Rx3)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 6:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/29 "2007-10-31T18:47:44Z")

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[quote=“MPD47,post:13,topic:37948"”]

Get 944 running before newman gets e30 running.

:lol:

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:lol:

This will be a good poll. Who will have running car first? Vote now 🤣

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**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, 6:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/30 "2007-10-31T18:50:56Z")

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my winter projects:

build custom bellhousing  
build clutch system  
build oil tank  
build breather system  
build new front subframe  
build lower control arms  
build spindles  
build motor mounts  
build tranny mounts  
build turbo mount  
modify firewall / floor / tunnel  
drop in engine / tranny  
modify seats  
remove rear suspension  
rebuild rear framerails so they dont need a subframe for the diff  
build control arms  
modify / install rear differential

and of course source / purchase all the parts / materials this will take 🙂

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**Author:** ![psphinx81](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/e9a140/32.png) [@psphinx81](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/psphinx81)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 7:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/31 "2007-10-31T19:05:32Z")

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getting rid of stock turbo  
painting wheels/headlights  
drag radials :pimp:  
ditching the nitrous  
upgrade injectors  
HKS DLI-2  
running buschur HTA 35r on race gas @ 27 psi

-hope to god tranny lasts me all of next season :lol:

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**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, 7:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/32 "2007-10-31T19:31:14Z")

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oh, and a tranny in the p/u

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**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 7:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/33 "2007-10-31T19:32:39Z")

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Buy a house.

Oh, and put in a floorpan. 🙂

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**Author:** ![Shrives](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/shrives/32/7250_2.png) [@Shrives](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shrives)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/34 "2007-10-31T19:45:20Z")

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The cabriolet-

Scirocco 16v intake manifold/fuel dizzy/lines/intake setup  
Run new oem fuel lines  
Upgrade motor mounts  
Start rebuilding the spare motor on the stand  
Schmidt wheels  
Clean up the wiring

Its going to be my first easy winter in years 🙂

636-

Powdercoating wheels/pegs  
Tires  
Slip on  
PCIII

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**Author:** ![9ONA3OOZX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/9ona3oozx/32/7242_2.png) [@9ONA3OOZX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/9ONA3OOZX)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 8:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/35 "2007-10-31T20:04:31Z")

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300ZX:

Paint/Bumper/Wing  
New heads  
Stupid little shit (misc bulbs out, fuses blown such as cig lighter, find out why i dont have heat, etc…)

EF Hatch:

Touch up the flat black.  
Add oil.  
Hood pins.  
Never add gas.

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**Author:** ![bladez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bladez/32/7237_2.png) [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\
**Post date:** [October 31, 2007, 8:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/36 "2007-10-31T20:23:54Z")

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looking good josh :tup:

as for the cobra:

spin the KB in its efficiency range :lol:

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**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 6:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/37 "2007-11-01T06:48:51Z")

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- new springs
- fix crooked steering wheel
- new set of azenis
- paint
- weatherstripping
- windsheild washer fluid system installed

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**Author:** ![Dex](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dex/32/7210_2.png) [@Dex](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Dex)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 6:56am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/38 "2007-11-01T06:56:26Z")

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finish my winter car. lulz.

seriously, finish my ABA swap i’ve been talking about for 2 years then drive the thing before the snow flies.

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**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/39 "2007-11-01T06:59:53Z")

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Cam  
Rear end  
Intake manifold  
Runs 10’s next year or I retire and buy a house…

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**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\
**Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/40 "2007-11-01T07:07:10Z")

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I’m probably gonna Finish my attic, then put some walls up in the basement. I would really like to finish my mantle as well. Fuck cars, i like modding my house better.

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