# 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:** 3
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/41 "2007-11-01T07:08:50Z")
[quote=“Onyx Z32"”] 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: [/quote] Why a 1 piece driveshaft? I heard many problems with going from a 2 piece unit to a 1 piece. Kinda makes sense when you think it was probably designed that way to elminate excessive vibration. I need a new center u-joint for my 2 piece unit, which I thought about just replacing with a one piece unit. It seems everything I read about people that have done it have vibration issues. ---
**Author:** ![slow84ta](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/slow84ta/32/7265_2.png) [@slow84ta](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/slow84ta)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/42 "2007-11-01T07:15:17Z")
I’ll be busy this winter… Sell 02 Trans Am and make a profit… Sell the Stroked 406 from the 84 TA (already have a buyer) Continue building the new block I have with a fully forged low CR big cubes & stroked motor to throw boost at, so 10s can be old news :snky: And enjoy driving my camry for a few months :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Studderin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/studderin/32/7197_2.png) [@Studderin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Studderin)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/43 "2007-11-01T07:15:37Z")
headers full bolt ons run 11.5s ---
**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:** [November 1, 2007, 7:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/44 "2007-11-01T07:23:13Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:41,topic:37948"”] Why a 1 piece driveshaft? I heard many problems with going from a 2 piece unit to a 1 piece. Kinda makes sense when you think it was probably designed that way to elminate excessive vibration. I need a new center u-joint for my 2 piece unit, which I thought about just replacing with a one piece unit. It seems everything I read about people that have done it have vibration issues. [/quote] Maybe in Supras 🙂 I’m willing to bet that the vibration issues have more to do with improper balancing of the after market driveshaft than the removal of the center joint. There are driveshafts available for the Z that have dampeners built on the end to compensate for any lack of balancing. And they still cost less than replacing the factory driveshaft with another factory driveshaft since, on a Z, the center u-joint can’t be rebuilt. Not to mention it’s been debated that a 1 piece driveshaft reduces some drivetrain loss. But That doesn’t matter to me. I just need to replace my 15 year old, starting-to-“slop”-under-the-power driveshaft. And I haven’t heard any negative impressions of a 1 piece driveshaft on a Z since they first came out several years ago. ---
**Author:** ![matter](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/97f17d/32.png) [@matter](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/matter)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/45 "2007-11-01T07:24:05Z")
camaro: swap everything between both the z’s finish rest of chassis/suspension mock up(maybe install) charger parts tahoe: new front leather maybe get the axles ready for next years swap ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/46 "2007-11-01T07:24:54Z")
[quote=“Onyx Z32,post:44,topic:37948"”] Maybe in Supras 🙂 I’m willing to bet that the vibration issues have more to do with improper balancing of the after market driveshaft than the removal of the center joint. There are driveshafts available for the Z that have dampeners built on the end to compensate for any lack of balancing. And they still cost less than replacing the factory driveshaft with another factory driveshaft since, on a Z, the center u-joint can’t be rebuilt. Not to mention it’s been debated that a 1 piece driveshaft reduces some drivetrain loss. But That doesn’t matter to me. I just need to replace my 15 year old, starting-to-“slop”-under-the-power driveshaft. And I haven’t heard any negative impressions of a 1 piece driveshaft on a Z since they first came out several years ago. [/quote] Who makes the 1 piece units for Zs? ---
**Author:** ![1BADGPGT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1badgpgt/32/5123_2.png) [@1BADGPGT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1BADGPGT)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:26am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/47 "2007-11-01T07:26:21Z")
OOooo I love these threads. 97 Grand Prix GT: \*More Weight Reduction \*Stock front rotor and caliper brackets so I can fit smaller 15" rims \*Buy slicks for the 15" rims \*Leave current setup alone \*Start Fabbing a crossover pipe to mount a turbo (spare time since I still dont know if I want to go that route) \*Maybe remove plastic ground fx and grind/cut out all the rotted metal and repair. reinstall plasics \*Design my oil seperator assem system for PCV. (probably just use a air compressor unit) \*Figure out how to get better traction \*Run DEEP 11’s with 1.6 60’s or sell the car to a 17yo kid that’ll total it for me. 78 Malibu Wagon: \*Keep running through winter (its a friggen tank) \*Find/Rebuild a TH350,TH700R4, or even a TH200R4 \*Install the ported “ram’s horns” exhaust manifolds (headers are shot) \*Fab up a better exhaust system that tucks better than the exh. that is only 2"-4" off the ground. \*Pull the heads off the engine (400ci. sbc) maybe hate myself and buy some better flowing heads. \*Hate myself more, and get a mild (torquey) cam. _For the love of GOD get a GM 7.5" limited slip rear with some 3.55 or something better than the 2.4_ or whatever it is. MAN, I’m glad I have that 400 in there because the acc. of that thing used to match that of a Geo Metro with the 305. \*Stip the body down repair and paint \*slooooooooowly keep restoring the ol tank. Almost forgot…\*Get a friggen 650 or 750cfm Holley to replace this weee lil 600 4160 carb. lil fella ---
**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:** [November 1, 2007, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/48 "2007-11-01T07:28:00Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:46,topic:37948"”] Who makes the 1 piece units for Zs? [/quote] Z1 makes the one I’m buying - [Click HERE](http://www.z1motorsports.com/product_info.php?cPath=6_11&products_id=1330&osCsid=7c2b91346d09271ad9ccca1d60909e22) ---
**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, 7:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/49 "2007-11-01T07:32:58Z")
[quote=“Onyx Z32,post:44,topic:37948"”] Maybe in Supras 🙂 I’m willing to bet that the vibration issues have more to do with improper balancing of the after market driveshaft than the removal of the center joint. There are driveshafts available for the Z that have dampeners built on the end to compensate for any lack of balancing. And they still cost less than replacing the factory driveshaft with another factory driveshaft since, on a Z, the center u-joint can’t be rebuilt. Not to mention it’s been debated that a 1 piece driveshaft reduces some drivetrain loss. But That doesn’t matter to me. I just need to replace my 15 year old, starting-to-“slop”-under-the-power driveshaft. And I haven’t heard any negative impressions of a 1 piece driveshaft on a Z since they first came out several years ago. [/quote] ughh, i had terrible vibrations on my Z. For the longest time, me and my father were baffled, then we finally figured it out. Then I remembered that you could buy the 1-piece aluminums online. Instead, we found a place that makes driveshafts, and went that route. They did the job for ~250-300 bucks. It made a WORLD of difference, the car felt much more crisp and snappy afterwards. ---
**Author:** ![justa4door](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justa4door/32/7259_2.png) [@justa4door](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/justa4door)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:38am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/50 "2007-11-01T07:38:38Z")
house: finish and move in 94 civic: b18 swap boost if i have time 90 civic: sell ---
**Author:** ![chino](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/bcef8e/32.png) [@chino](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/chino)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/51 "2007-11-01T07:41:30Z")
I got $10 on less than 50% of the things in this thread come to fruition 😃 ---
**Author:** ![POOPRA](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/poopra/32/7188_2.png) [@POOPRA](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/POOPRA)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:43am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/52 "2007-11-01T07:43:04Z")
well that z1 unit looks nice, I guess ill do some more research because I really need to replace mine too. ---
**Author:** ![Xander](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xander/32/7597_2.png) [@Xander](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Xander)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 7:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/53 "2007-11-01T07:57:45Z")
[quote=“chino,post:51,topic:37948"”] I got $10 on less than 50% of the things in this thread come to fruition 😃 [/quote] Hey, Captain Obvious called you’re stealing his lines. I’m gonna wait till spring to make any decisions about my car. I’m sure I’ll be working on other people’s cars enough to keep me busy. [quote=“POOPRA,post:52,topic:37948"”] well that z1 unit looks nice, I guess ill do some more research because I really need to replace mine too. [/quote] Keep it to PMs please. :poke: x… ---
**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:** [November 1, 2007, 8:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/54 "2007-11-01T08:02:22Z")
[quote=“POOPRA,post:52,topic:37948"”] well that z1 unit looks nice, I guess ill do some more research because I really need to replace mine too. [/quote] I used a Z1 made driveshaft on my Non-turbo Z and it was perfect. The model I had didn’t even have the dampener on it. No vibration at all. ---
**Author:** ![somedude](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@somedude](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/somedude)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 8:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/55 "2007-11-01T08:15:44Z")
saturn: install engine oil cooler for track day install engine and trans temp gauges purchase 8" rims for saturn for trackday have fun in a reliable track car SHO: dyno car purchase prototype parts from popular SHO vendor dyno car install rebuilt transmission (asummng) remove all turbo pipes and send them away for duplication buy real drag slicks hook up NO2 (already purchased) raise boost to 15psi spray 75 shot and run a couple 11 second passes. post 94 SHO for sale needs engine and transmission… includes fastest 1/4 mile taurus in the world plaque ---
**Author:** ![neonglh](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/neonglh/32/4951_2.png) [@neonglh](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/neonglh)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/56 "2007-11-01T08:21:35Z")
fix my oil leak from the bedplate replace worn motor mount with my solid one “maybe” fix some bad paint areas up the jets from 75 to 150 ---
**Author:** ![Estorvito](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/estorvito/32/7234_2.png) [@Estorvito](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Estorvito)\ **Post date:** [November 1, 2007, 8:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/57 "2007-11-01T08:28:35Z")
Civic: solid rear supension solid motor mounts gt42r \<–maybe 4"dp 3"intercooler pipes Make catch can LSD 6 point Stage 5 axles and hubs 26 slicks Tune for 28-32psi on c16 :walter: ---
**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:** [November 1, 2007, 10:14am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/58 "2007-11-01T10:14:09Z")
well shit, as far as the house modding goes: finish the other half of the bsmt (drywall, electric, droptile ceiling) paint 4 rooms & a stairway swap two light fixtures for ceiling fans demo & rebuild upstrs bathroom (maybe…) finish garage (string more 110, some 220; insulate; rafter decking for storage; install (5) lights; throw up some pegboard; build workbench & perm shelving; paint floor) start planning out kitchen remodel :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:** [November 1, 2007, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/59 "2007-11-01T10:18:23Z")
Guys, this thread is in _Gen Auto_ - not OT. I need to replace my bathtub, but I hope no one here cares… ---
**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:** [November 1, 2007, 10:23am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948/60 "2007-11-01T10:23:45Z")
garage is directly related to gen auto 😉 [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948.md?page=2) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-automotive-winter-project-thread/37948.md?page=4)