The Unofficially Official: To-Do List Thread DGRR 2013 Edition

[JDriftM]

Lets get it going, post up your post-holiday lunacy plans for your car(s), trucks, bikes, whatever.


I will be posting my list in a little bit, but I will just start with:
-engine build
-EMS install


And I'll ask the burning question we all always have;

What do you have NOT planned but are going to freak and do before DGRR, Brian? :cheers2:

[GySgtFrank]

OK, I'll play. Lets seee...

1. Replace rear suspension with full 3 link (in progress).
2. Fit and plumb new Cobra R brake system (sort of in progress)
3. Replace front suspension with Kenny Brown subframe and figure out how to fit front upper unequal length control arms.
4. Make the wheels I bought actually fit. (thus 1 & 3)
5. Annddd make it all look presentable before DGRR.

Just a short little list, nothin' to it. :facepalm:

[banzaitoyota]

Paint drivers side of car
Reroute exhaust
Rad and oil cooler mounts
Find 13" street tires
Windshield wipers installed

[reddozen]

Kick the RX7 and tell it to finish itself!? Sadly, it'll be a couple years till my FC is where I want it. At least I have the 8 for now.

Guess I can play seriously...
Replace transmission
Replace SSV valve
Replace throwout bearing
Replace end links

[willnordacgreen1211]

shortblock swap, mount and paint body kit, new wheels and tires, maybe APR wing.

[djmtsu]

I'll play.

RX-8
1) sell it

Cosmo
1) rebuild brakes
2) rebuild rear differential (bearings/seals)
3) rebuild carb
4) rebuild front bearings/seals
5) new fluids
6) e-fan
7) upgrade alternator
8) upgrade ignition (electronic)
9) fix some rust
10) tires

Hope all this works so I can drive it to DGRR.

Otherwise
1) put gas in the Speed3

:D

[TitaniumTT]

What do you have NOT planned but are going to freak and do before DGRR, Brian? :cheers2:

Why do I always get mentioned for these things???? OK... lets see...

'98XJ - Official Rotary Support/Tow Vehicle - Northern Chapter
Fixed Yoke kit and new diveshaft
Install new flywheel
Install New ACT Clutch
ReGear both axles w/3.55 gears
Some sort of locker in both Axles... would love to do an ARB airlocker but I need to see if it's compatible with the 3.07 gear in the axles now because I have bigger plans
Install tranny/t-case
Battery tray and jumper leads... this is a ROTARY support vehicle afterall
A little rot repait - this may wait till next winter when I "freshen" the paint
Build Rock Rails
I'd LOVE to have an ARB front bull bar so I can build a reciever hitch for it... mmmmmm moving trailers from the front of a vehicle....
Electronic trailer brake controler; again.. because ROTARY
Build rear hitch basket
Rear cargo shelf and divider and tool box
Diamond plate roof top storage box

'88 FC - You all know this thing
Build new exhaust mani
Build new 4" exhaust from mani to bumpers
Fix broken center panel
Repaint bumper (yearly thing) and both fenders
Bigger dual oil coolers mounted in a different location
Redo brake ducting
Re do engine and aux harness
Meth tank
Overflow tank
New sub - Levi :squint::lol:
500hp dyno sheet

'04 FE
Build new custom SS 3" exhaust from RB header back
Find and kill clunk in the front end
Wire in sunroof module for auto-close
2 subs in center pass thru
rear-view camera??

'Vert
Finish engine harness
Build W2A intercooler
Install rebuilt rear
Install rear suspension bushings
Wire up the entire car
build w2a water tank
... ya know what.... this is easier... BUILD ENTIRE FUCKING CAR

[banzaitoyota]

This begs the question, do I tow the duece up there. Remember my clutch change out in 2007 in the parking lot:-)

[TitaniumTT]

That's why I'm bringing my Jeep.... any major problems... on the trailer she goes... jump in other rotary, have fun....

[djmtsu]

This begs the question, do I tow the duece up there. Remember my clutch change out in 2007 in the parking lot:-)

I remember that.....well I remember driving by as you guys were working on it.

We stopped and asked if you needed help, but you can only fit so many dudes under an RX-2. Lol

[2gslse]

My list depends on car driven:

FD : change oil, coolant , kick tires add gas and enjoy.

FB : pick the car up find tires/wheels to use the available HP, fix steering, detail car should fix trans and add USDM 5th gear instead of JDM one in it that SUCKS.

[GySgtFrank]

FB : pick the car up find tires/wheels to use the available HP, fix steering, detail car should fix trans and add USDM 5th gear instead of JDM one in it that SUCKS.

Getting enough tire under there for that beast is going to be a challenge.

[2gslse]

Getting enough tire under there for that beast is going to be a challenge.

Should I pack extras???

[banzaitoyota]

Where are you finding 205/13's?

[GySgtFrank]

Should I pack extras???

http://www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com/include/media//images/2012/DSC_0037-1.jpg

Yours?

At least they'll match your Centerforce clutch disc. :lol:

[My5ABaby]

Fix BOV
Fix exhaust leak
Dyno time
Drive it...

[2gslse]

Where are you finding 205/13's?

Not running 13" anymore went with TII upgrade and 5 lug conversion.

[banzaitoyota]

Overkill for tow capacity? BTW traded the 92 Dodge CTD for the trailer,

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn288/banzaitoyota/2012-02-22_16-30-46_261.jpg

[TitaniumTT]

Such a thing exists, does not

[daleclark]

I'm in the beginning stages of my Blitz FMIC install on my FD, got a lot of fab work to do to get things the way I want it. After that I gotta drop the trans and install a new clutch and change out my 5th gear ratio.

Plenty of time! I hope! :)

Other biggie will be getting the other knuckleheads around here to GO this year and to get their cars happy for the Dragon as well.

Dale

[banzaitoyota]

I'm in the beginning stages of my Blitz FMIC install on my FD, got a lot of fab work to do to get things the way I want it. After that I gotta drop the trans and install a new clutch and change out my 5th gear ratio.

Plenty of time! I hope! :)

Other biggie will be getting the other knuckleheads around here to GO this year and to get their cars happy for the Dragon as well.

Dale
Don't bring Christi!

[N.RotaryTech]

http://www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com/include/media//images/2012/DSC_0037-1.jpg

Yours?

At least they'll match your Centerforce clutch disc. :lol:
Haha, That was my tire from last years DGRR. It detreaded on the way up there on I26 going 80. Had to get a new one in Asheville, NC. I still have the tire marks on the fender from the incident. The cool thing was that it still held air/pressure.


Anyway as far as my FC goes, the things to do are:
#1. Drive it every once in awhile and pray that it stays in its running condition through DGRR.
#2. Possibly replace the battery.

[2gslse]

always wondered what the story was about that tire, hopefully I never see that.

[WE3RX7]

Dont worry MC - you'll have you very own set of those tires in a few weeks :)


My list is dependent on which car is coming.. the RX8 or the RX3... RX8 is just down for some maintenance and upgrades while the RX3 is, well... in need of its engine and interior work. We shall see...

[JDriftM]

Why you ask?





'98XJ - Official Rotary Support/Tow Vehicle - Northern Chapter
Fixed Yoke kit and new diveshaft
Install new flywheel
Install New ACT Clutch
ReGear both axles w/3.55 gears
Some sort of locker in both Axles... would love to do an ARB airlocker but I need to see if it's compatible with the 3.07 gear in the axles now because I have bigger plans
Install tranny/t-case
Battery tray and jumper leads... this is a ROTARY support vehicle afterall
A little rot repait - this may wait till next winter when I "freshen" the paint
Build Rock Rails
I'd LOVE to have an ARB front bull bar so I can build a reciever hitch for it... mmmmmm moving trailers from the front of a vehicle....
Electronic trailer brake controler; again.. because ROTARY
Build rear hitch basket
Rear cargo shelf and divider and tool box
Diamond plate roof top storage box

'88 FC - You all know this thing
Build new exhaust mani
Build new 4" exhaust from mani to bumpers
Fix broken center panel
Repaint bumper (yearly thing) and both fenders
Bigger dual oil coolers mounted in a different location
Redo brake ducting
Re do engine and aux harness
Meth tank
Overflow tank
New sub - Levi :squint::lol:
500hp dyno sheet

'04 FE
Build new custom SS 3" exhaust from RB header back
Find and kill clunk in the front end
Wire in sunroof module for auto-close
2 subs in center pass thru
rear-view camera??

'Vert
Finish engine harness
Build W2A intercooler
Install rebuilt rear
Install rear suspension bushings
Wire up the entire car
build w2a water tank
... ya know what.... this is easier... BUILD ENTIRE FUCKING CAR

That's why. Haha.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Cobalt SS:

Paint wheels and brake calipers
Replace trunk lock
Buy two new tires for the front

[bwaits]

This begs the question, do I tow the duece up there. Remember my clutch change out in 2007 in the parking lot:-)

I certainly do :willy_nilly:

[bwaits]

What to do?

1) Everything

-billy

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=12802&stc=1&d=1358381755

[GySgtFrank]

[QUOTE=bwaits;229147]What to do?

1) Everything

-billy

Absolutely love REPUs. Get crackin', I wanna see this. :D

[alexrotor]

change plugs wires and coils on my 06 Rx ocho

[daleclark]

Don't bring Christi!

Hahaha, this made my morning! :)

She dropped off the earth, haven't heard anything from or about her in YEARS. Fine by me!

Dale

[reddozen]

SSV valve replaced.... STILL TICKS....

I'm starting to think it's just a byproduct of the bridge port. Since there's overlap now, maybe there's a surge being pushed up the secondaries, causing the valve to oscillate a little, and making it tap against mounting bracket... My best guess...

[banzaitoyota]

Overkill for tow capacity? BTW traded the 92 Dodge CTD for the trailer,

http://i307.photobucket.com/albums/nn288/banzaitoyota/2012-02-22_16-30-46_261.jpg

Silly question, will they have parking for the rig?

[djmtsu]

Yes, and no. There should be a place across the street from the lodge to park it, but when the show is on the space will be tight. There are other spots to park though, and many cabins might have room.

[slvrstreak]

1. Change wheels/pads
2. Adjust the SC belt
3. Fix a pesky coolant leak (only high rpms)
4. Tack my wheel weld and bumper up with something more presentable than racing tape :lol:
5. Swap fluids
6. Try not to crash on track before the event :driving:

[BrettLinton7]

Install new oil cooler lines
Add oil
Get all 4 wheels back on the ground
Pray it still runs in April... Pretty intense.

[Daedalus704]

-Alignment
-New brake pads
-Decide to tune as is, or go ahead and install BNR Stage 4 (would need an intercooler solution, Rotary Extreme V-Mount preferably)
-Decide whether or not to purchase AEM Water/Meth kit for water injection
-Find and fix small exhaust leak
-Plan new oil cooler setup (I want a dual set similar to the FD)
-Complete parallel fueling setup
-Get rid of crappy Prosport Evos the car came with and install AEM UEGO gauges
-Make sure that my other engine is still all ready to go incase I blow the current one up before/during DGRR haha

[rx7 vinnie]

Tow vehicle for track car:
Change oil (diesel)
Rotate tires
Track car:
Change oil (still has break-in oil)
New R compound tires
Fuel up fuel cell
Spark plugs
Seat harness (expired last year :-(
Go-pro roll bar mount
Re-do alignment
RX-8... Cousin is driving it there:
Change a Nissan guy into rotaries
Change oil.

[djmtsu]

Well, since I found some rust that really needs attention on the Cosmo, I'm bringing the RX-8.

-Change oil
-New plugs, wires, coils,
-New tires
-DETAIL (needs it bad)

No biggie.

[Sephitrask]

Replace the clutch (happening next saturday)
Fix exhaust (hopefully)

[djmtsu]

Got new tires. So that's done.

[Redhawkjrt]

1. Install Mazdaspeed exhaust
2. Install clear corners
3. Install super secret, ultra stealth modification
4. Wash, wax, detail

[muibubbles]

ohhh what a fun thread.. ill bite...

Interior
Fabricate
-dash
-floor pans
-trans tunnel
-pass side seat rail/install recaro seat
paint/powdercoat roll bar
paint interior
oh i should also probably make myself a set of door panels..

Engine bay
respray
-re powdercoat everything
engine bay cover
oil cooler
swap oil feed line to turbo
new VMIC? (may put on hold until i modify new front bumper)

Exterior
Fabricate
-Front fenders/make mold, cast new fenders (nightmare)
-Rear over fenders
Side skirts/ vents/ canards
Spoiler
new decals for rims
roof rack
cargo box
paint car????..............

along with some other rubbish..
This is going to be a fun 3 weeks.......

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/DSC_0832.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/DSC_0875-1.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/DSC_0931.jpg

[GySgtFrank]

1. Install Mazdaspeed exhaust
2. Install clear corners
3. Install super secret, ultra stealth modification
4. Wash, wax, detail

Hey! Super Secret Ultra Stealth Modifications are not fair! : pout :

This is going to be a fun 3 weeks.......

You're an even bigger masochist than I am. :gnorsi:

[TitaniumTT]

Speaking of.... off the interwebs and back into the garage for you!!!!! I wanna see this FB damnit (and I can't believe I just said that) as I'm quite impressed with the work done so far....

List for the 8 hasn't changed...

Finish Exhaust
Finish stereo
Adjust rearview Camer
Auto-Close sunroof
ReTint the entire car... this entails dropping it off and opening my wallet... I don't have the patience for that
Plugs, wires, clean air filter
Replace OMP
Change oil
And detailing it

List for the Jeep
Install Battery
Change Oil

I <3 my Mopars

[88turboii]

1. make downpipe
2. paint wheels
3. replace stereo
4. change oil

[muibubbles]

slowlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy getting there.

http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/IMG_20130327_200659.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/IMG_20130323_174436.jpg
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/IMG_20130327_232908.jpg

11:46pm, off to do body work on the fenders..

[Sephitrask]

Clutch is done, now 750 mile of lame ass driving... I hate break in time..... Now to fix the exhaust, and change oil the day before and we are good!

[Pete_89T2]

Only thing left for me to do now is a complete detailing job just before I leave. Other than fixing a leaky trans output shaft seal, I didn't have any projects going on the FC this winter.

Yesterday I finished all of my usual "pre-DGRR inspections & preventive maintenance checklist" items. Dropped in a set of fresh plugs and did an oil & filter change, so the FC is ready to roll.

[2gslse]

Gotta pick the FB up this week but will be doing maint on the FD just in case its needed to go again.

[muibubbles]

THIS is suppose to be ready in 2 weeks. my gawd.
http://i426.photobucket.com/albums/pp342/muibenjamin/IMG_20130403_191500.jpg

BEGINNING TO FREAK OUT.

[Sephitrask]

Replace the clutch (happening next saturday)
Fix exhaust (hopefully)

Clutch changed, only 200 miles left on the break in!
Exhaust fixed!!
Car cleaned, now to change the oil day before and we are good! :party:

[djmtsu]

-New plugs, wires, coils -DONE
-New tires- DONE
-DETAIL (needs it bad)- pending


Also changed the oil and put some new pads in the front.

So, basically done.

[djmtsu]

So, basically done.

Spoke too soon!

This happened:

On the way to work, driver side power window works perfect. Leave to go home, window doesn't budge. Weird. Took the door panel off, checked the switch, all is good. Checked power to the motor, all is good. Pull the motor, plug it in, and it works! Great (fuck). Pulled the inner door panel and voila! The cable on the regulator got bound up somehow.

Now, let me tell you what a massive PAIN IN THE ASS it is to re-wrap the cable onto the pulley, then get it all squared away in the little plastic carrier thing. I needed 4 hands, but was on my own. With the sheer power of determination (and fading daylight) I finally got it all together correctly. Put the inner panel and motor back on, key switch on, and VICTORY!!!!

Next time I'll just buy another assembly. Looked it up, only like $50. Sheesh.

[rx7 vinnie]

You're shittin me right? This same thing happened to my drivers side on the 8 on Monday..... Weird. Spoke too soon!

This happened:

On the way to work, driver side power window works perfect. Leave to go home, window doesn't budge. Weird. Took the door panel off, checked the switch, all is good. Checked power to the motor, all is good. Pull the motor, plug it in, and it works! Great (fuck). Pulled the inner door panel and voila! The cable on the regulator got bound up somehow.

Now, let me tell you what a massive PAIN IN THE ASS it is to re-wrap the cable onto the pulley, then get it all squared away in the little plastic carrier thing. I needed 4 hands, but was on my own. With the sheer power of determination (and fading daylight) I finally got it all together correctly. Put the inner panel and motor back on, key switch on, and VICTORY!!!!

Next time I'll just buy another assembly. Looked it up, only like $50. Sheesh.

[Sephitrask]

just taking the door apart is a pain in the ass... I hate interior panels, I always seems to break shit when I deal with them.... Park the car until DGRR so you dont break more stuff on it!! I am driving as little as possible until then...

[djmtsu]

just taking the door apart is a pain in the ass... I hate interior panels, I always seems to break shit when I deal with them.... Park the car until DGRR so you dont break more stuff on it!! I am driving as little as possible until then...

Unfortunately I don't have that option right now. I gave my Speed3 to my mother-in-law to trade in on a new Avalon. She totaled her 2009 in November, and has been driving my father in laws Tundra, and got tired of that shit. So, I offered to sacrifice my Speed3 for her, IF they pay for a new engine in my Grandpa's old Camry (been sitting 2 years), so I can start to DD it.

Well, the Camry goes to a friends' shop this weekend for the heart transplant, and I have to DD the RX-8 until its ready.

I used to DD the 8, but I don't like to anymore. Not because I am worried about it or anything, but because I'm trying to keep it minty.

[reddozen]

I daily the bridge... no choice.

[djmtsu]

I daily the bridge... no choice.

You have a choice!

Choose to find a shitbox. I keep finding them and selling them, or giving them to family members. Lol.

The Camry will stay though, it is a legacy car.

[reddozen]

my money is reserved for the new 7 or whatever they call it. 4 years to go....

[djmtsu]

my money is reserved for the new 7 or whatever they call it. 4 years to go....

What about the FC languishing in your garage ;)

[reddozen]

maybe one day it'll get worked on... lol

[rx7 vinnie]

I know what you mean........ Jelly bean.

[Rotary-Kytten]

I was all ready then mother freaking nature had other ideas :-( Can't get that fixed in time so prepare the jokes for how she looks now because I am still driving down in her - I want to hear some savvy ones too :o10:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/rotary-kytten/hailme_zps7b978431.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/rotary-kytten/media/hailme_zps7b978431.jpg.html)

[Pete_89T2]

I was all ready then mother freaking nature had other ideas :-( Can't get that fixed in time so prepare the jokes for how she looks now because I am still driving down in her - I want to hear some savvy ones too :o10:

That just plain sucks, don't think anyone would be stupid enough to joke about how your '8 looks at the moment.

Fortunately my FC is safe & sound in the garage and ready to roll.... in less than 24 hours I'll be on my way to DGRR! :driving:

[djmtsu]

I was all ready then mother freaking nature had other ideas :-( Can't get that fixed in time so prepare the jokes for how she looks now because I am still driving down in her - I want to hear some savvy ones too :o10:

http://i877.photobucket.com/albums/ab340/rotary-kytten/hailme_zps7b978431.jpg (http://s877.photobucket.com/user/rotary-kytten/media/hailme_zps7b978431.jpg.html)

Speed dimples. Like a golf ball.

[N.RotaryTech]

Got 2 top off the air in the tires and fill up the fuel tank.

I should be up there by tomorrow night.

[ROTORX7Holly]

Speed dimples. Like a golf ball.

It's now textured for her pleasure.:lol:

[Sephitrask]

It's now textured for her pleasure.:lol:

wow... am I in the DGRR thread or BAW? :lol:

But yeah, I think this year we will need to have a "worst looking 8" competition this year. I have paint chips galore, to much touch up paint, jacked bumpers, etc. We are starting to sound like the rx7 crowd!

[WE3RX7]

The RX3 isn't ready so I'm bringing my RX8 too. It too has its share of road rash, bumper issues and paint flaws... BECAUSE RACE CAR, lol.

[Sephitrask]

The RX3 isn't ready so I'm bringing my RX8 too. It too has its share of road rash, bumper issues and paint flaws... BECAUSE RACE CAR, lol.

Yeah I have a rice piece or rash on my front bumper from debris at Daytona. I left that on as a battle scar.

[Sh00bs]

im still breaking my engine in. about 400 miles on the rebuild so far, did my first oil change and..... not a lot of oil came out. like 1.5 quarts :( -granted there's another quart or so in the fmoc and engine itself but still
soooo i think im just going to be dumping oil into the engine for all of the trip and worry about it when i get back home

[reddozen]

wow... am I in the DGRR thread or BAW? :lol:

But yeah, I think this year we will need to have a "worst looking 8" competition this year. I have paint chips galore, to much touch up paint, jacked bumpers, etc. We are starting to sound like the rx7 crowd!

If we weren't plasti-dipping mine... I think I would win....

Red car, blue fender, silver hood and rear bumper, clear coming off on front bumper, drivers door, and rear quarter...


EDIT... just noticed this is an ancient thread....