The officially Official: To-Do List Thread DGRR 2014 Edition

[ZGN]

What plans do you have to get your car ready for DGRR?

Let's here it!

[My5ABaby]

Burn it down and start over?

[Whizbang]

Burn it down and start over?

This... all of this.

I need to get to this event at some point.

[rx7 vinnie]

Hope and pray to finish my Cosmo FC..... Gunning for the angry guy's best FC trophy.

[MRmanDUDE11]

Hopefully I can go this time and right now I'm working on just the suspension.

[banzaitoyota]

Where to start?

Oh ya, need to finish what I started last year and didn't get done

[GySgtFrank]

Second that. Still not even close to getting last year's list done. I'm definitely not an overachiever. :lol:

[SPiN Racing]

Finish the GTO widebody inspired fenders for my FB.
Front splitter
Possible rear diffuser
Build 13B race motor
Tune said motor

Help both sons get their 7s ready for the event..

[djmtsu]

Where to start?

Oh ya, need to finish what I started last year and didn't get done

This.

Since I sold the RX-8, I really need to get on this whole Cosmo thing....

[Nick SA]

Would love to drive my car down to DGRR

Would need: chassis wiring
finish fuel lines
put rear end back together
make driveshaft
exhaust
re-tune
realize I did some of the above wrong so back to square one

rinse and repeat!

[GySgtFrank]

This.

Since I sold the RX-8, I really need to get on this whole Cosmo thing....

yusss! We needs some Cosmo lovin's.

[13x]

figure out how to get back and forth in a few days so that I can attend this event ... videos of the Dragons Tail make it look like a narvanna .... the year I make it may have to ship the car there fly in and pick it up then ship it back and fly again ... I so hate flying lol ... but tearing that road up in my 78 would/will be so much fun wooot

[estevan62274]

Since this years theme is Year of the old school(I think I heard that somewhere)

I hope to take my GSL-SE but i have lots left to do.
If not I guess I'll have to take the RX-8 again. :D




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[Sephitrask]

Since this years theme is Year of the old school(I think I heard that somewhere)

I hope to take my GSL-SE but i have lots left to do.
If not I guess I'll have to take the RX-8 again. :D




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well I can fork out the $$ to get the 8 ready and for the epic rotary gas budget or I can just ride the motorbike up... :leaving:

[estevan62274]

Only if its a rotary powered motorbike ;)

[Sephitrask]

Only if its a rotary powered motorbike ;)

Well I am currently hemorrhaging money buying a house, and the 8 needs quite a bit of work before I am willing to take it to the dragon, so it may come down to DGRR on the Cbr or no DGRR at all. We shall see though

[jahjahsqc]

I've heard awesome things about the DGRR.

I need to get my motor from the mountains of Tennessee and get it installed and running!

[estevan62274]

^ DGRR is a great event, you won't be disappointed.

[chibikougan]

Everything still...

[85turbo12a]

things to do..

put gas in it...

[Proxy One]

Id love to get the RX2 back up there but it would take quite a bit more than the FD, so ill probably just end up bringing it with a few more goodies than last year. The never ending list never gets done.

[banzaitoyota]

Id love to get the RX2 back up there but it would take quite a bit more than the FD, so ill probably just end up bringing it with a few more goodies than last year. The never ending list never gets done.

Bring the Duece, Everyone and his little brother has an FD:beatdeadhorse5:

[GySgtFrank]

things to do..

put gas in it...

I hate you. :(



:lol:

[banzaitoyota]

i hate you. :(



:lol:


ditto

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Possible rebuild...

[Pete_89T2]

I need to deal with my smoking turbo... No one will want to be downwind of me otherwise! Either sending it back to BNR for a 2nd rebuild job or DIY the rebuild this time.

[chibikougan]

Infuse your premix with essential oils pick any scent you want at your local hippie store.

[TitaniumTT]

92 days and counting......

[GySgtFrank]

92 days and counting......

:eek:

[djmtsu]

92 days and counting......

Didn't need to hear that.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

My can should finished up at Vin Auto shortly. Then it is just a matter of waiting for April lol.

[TitaniumTT]

:eek:

Didn't need to hear that.

Me neither..... FC is still in storage tranny is still broken... Procrastination is the best motivator..... Wait.... Wit ?!?!?!?

[chibikougan]

I don't even have a list......:o15:

[rx7 vinnie]

I don't think the Cosmo FC will be road worthy by then so I'll just tow the racecar unload it and slay the dragon...... I'm anticipating a ticket for noise.

[TitaniumTT]

:smilielol5: I got one of those.... after I left Limerock which has noise restrictions.... that cop was such an asshole. Wasted a day of my life to go up to the inspection place for them to listen to it and say the same thing.... yeah, that cop was an asshole.....

[chibikougan]

Hmm I have never had a loud exhaust ticket. Even driving the FC n/a and the FB with just an exhaust Mani.

Even the 70 something Monte Carlo with the headers turned upsidown and made into stacks shooting fire. Black windshield roof burnt. Cop laughed his arse off at that one.

Bimmer had a straight pipe right out the middle and was very loud.

Wait had a warning for exhaust on my 88 b2200 that had a pace setter exhaust and was really quite....

[chibikougan]

:smilielol5: I got one of those.... after I left Limerock which has noise restrictions.... that cop was such an asshole. Wasted a day of my life to go up to the inspection place for them to listen to it and say the same thing.... yeah, that cop was an asshole.....

Should have been like wait we can solve this here and done a waste gate to the face full throttle blow by!! Save some time anyway...:o16:

[TitaniumTT]

I had the trailer in tow.... oh wait... that didn't stop me on the highway in the past :lol: He was such an ass about it... I told him I just came from Limerock where they have actual sound metering equipment and I was fine. He told me I was too loud, Oh... so your department has the sound metering equipment. He says they do, but they never use it because it's too cumbersome to carry around in their cruisers.... Ok... so can I see the latest calibration reports for your ears YOU FUCKING ASSHOLE!

So to stay on task here.... the RX8 to so list

Fix power steering
Fix the failed fuel level sender
Replace the torn MAF sensor O-ring
Build a place to neatly mount the 2-stroke oil pints
Remount the rear view camera
Wire up the sunroof to vent and auto-close
New shift knob and boot
New plug wires and plugs
Repair some ignition wiring
Refinish the rims
New front tires
Detail the interior and exterior
I think that's about it....

[rx7 vinnie]

Idk what it is about my car but at our local autocross I banged a 101.2 decibel in the straights. Idk why? I have 3 mufflers all in a single 3" exhaust.... Maybe should put a turn-down or a silencer on the end.

[djmtsu]

Turn down would make a HUGE difference. I know that is the only way Carter's FD would pass dB at some tracks.

Dolphin tail FTW!

[rx7 vinnie]

Yeah he also put a towel over it at nationals.

[TitaniumTT]

Jeez man..... noise restrictions @ Limerock are 86/89 db.... I had no problem with a 4" split into 3" *2 and then only 2 Magnaflow cans..... what cans are you using?

[rx7 vinnie]

MagnaFlow after header then a small Borla round then an HKS tail muffler. It doesn't help I tach the car past 10k either. It sounds wicked though.

[TitaniumTT]

I think the HKS is your problem.... I did an engine job on an FD and we didn't have the new exhaust system in house yet. So I started the car up without a catback or even the cat on it.... we all know what shit that sounds like.... the new "muffler" didn't change the tone at all and I swear it made it louder....

[rx7 vinnie]

So what do you recommend as a final exhaust muffler?... I'll try anything so I don't get any flack from the old geezers and so called bad asses that run our SCCA region.

[TitaniumTT]

I like Magnaflows, but you need to run an offset design to get any real noise reduction. My favorite muffler is a turbo though :D

[rx7 vinnie]

I'll probably get another 3" Magna-flow and a turn down tip..... They look like limp dicks.

[chibikougan]

Supertrapp!

[reddozen]

Must do:
- Fix door handle and key fob
- Replace split airbag cover
- Replace console cover
- Relocate battery
- Relocate and replace overflow tank with aluminum tank
- Make tray replacement for radiator flow where battery and air box were.
- Rotate tires left to right (stupid staggered wheels)
- Replace steering rack
- Alignment

Money Dependent:
- Misc PDR dents
- Address clear coat / paint issues
- Replace front fenders
- Finial tune on the Bridge Port

Boredom:
- Wire tuck

[85rx-7gsl-se]

I think the lack of turbo is what makes Vinnies car so loud lol

[rx7 vinnie]

Meh...pop the hood and see a Weber people be like WAT?

[TitaniumTT]

:rofl: Pop any hood and most people be like WAT???

[rx7 vinnie]

Love how we derailed this thread!

[TitaniumTT]

I tried... I tried to keep it on track.... Actually did some work on the 8 tonight... more tomorrow and maybe...just maybe by the end of the weekend she'll be done and in storage...

[GySgtFrank]

I tried... I tried to keep it on track.... Actually did some work on the 8 tonight... more tomorrow and maybe...just maybe by the end of the weekend she'll be done and in storage...

Just don't store it next to the FC, it's liable to get Christine'd.

Still lots to do on mine. Need to get the rest of the shock mounts and lower cradle done so I can reinstall the drivetrain, et al. Running out of time. :ack2:

[djmtsu]

Still waiting on parts for the Cosmo. Delivery from Atkins should be here today.

If only the temperature would come up a little. Cold steel hurts on my fragile hands.

[reddozen]

Still waiting on parts for the Cosmo. Delivery from Atkins should be here today.

If only the temperature would come up a little. Cold steel hurts on my fragile hands.

Supposed to be 42 Saturday and 51 Sunday. I have to work on Tucker's car Sunday. His new struts, and cat wont be in till Tuesday. We'll get the throwout bearing replaced though.

[fc nut]

this will be my 1st year attending and i look forward to meeting everyone. my t2 (francene) will be making the journey.

[chibikougan]

Gwar!

[Rx7Spaz]

Working a lot of overtime lately and saving money for a haltech re for 91 rx7 with a turbo swap. If I can find a built rew for my 93 rx7 in time I'd rather be working on that. Hoping to make it with a rotary this year!

[85rx-7gsl-se]

I have the RX8 back. Now just have to decide whether I want to try and retune on Cobb AP or risk staying with the eManage a little while longer.

[rx7 vinnie]

Renew my tags
Paint install side mirrors
Change oil
Fill fuel cell with gas/premix
Buy another GoPro
Load in Vin-Auto trailer
Put new tires on trailer
Change oil in Diesel truck
Put new 35" MT's on truck
Wait for April...

[rx7 vinnie]

Oil change-done
New plugs-done
Installed side mirrors-done
Fab Throttle bracket-done
New clutch slave and SS hose-done
New tires on trailer-done
Antique tags-done
Diesel oil change-done

[rx7 vinnie]

Spending all this money and time to prepare for DGRR only for my boss to tell me I may have to work that Saturday.....FML.

[reddozen]

spending all this money and time to prepare for dgrr only for my boss to tell me i may have to work that saturday.....fml.

wtf.....

[rx7 vinnie]

It's BS but what do I do?

[FC Zach]

Mine is pretty simple, just have to check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids. :auto:

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Damn Vinnie that hella sucks.

[darthrotary]

Spending all this money and time to prepare for DGRR only for my boss to tell me I may have to work that Saturday.....FML.
That happened to me for DGRR 2013. The Hulk doesn't even reach that level of angry.
Tell the people at work that all the media on the latest shootings and stabbings is just simply fascinating... Maybe they will take the subtle hint.

[rx7 vinnie]

That happened to me for DGRR 2013. The Hulk doesn't even reach that level of angry.
Tell the people at work that all the media on the latest shootings and stabbings is just simply fascinating... Maybe they will take the subtle hint.

I should just not show up at work..... After all my toolbox does have wheels and isn't a permanent fixture here. Lol

[djmtsu]

Tell you boss that if you have to work, he needs to reimburse you for all the precious memories you're going to miss out on.

Emotional trauma....

Or, tell him to fuck off, because you were already scheduled off.

[reddozen]

well.... broken radiator... more work to do...

[TitaniumTT]

I'm just gonna go with.... Lots....

[JL1RX7]

Better than some years. It has a motor in it and is painted.

[hades]

Better than some years. It has a motor in it and is painted.

But does the trans shift ? :dunno:

[TitaniumTT]

Better than some years. It has a motor in it and is painted.

:smilielol5: this is very very true...

But does the trans shift ? :dunno:

I still don't have either of my trannies.... Parts have been cryoed so there's that.

[estevan62274]

Waiting on some parts to arrive. :icon_no2:


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[djmtsu]

Left rear caliper won't bleed.


FUCK.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Damn son.

[djmtsu]

If it ain't one thing, its another. Spent most of the day trying to track down someone who could boil the fuel tank, or whatever. No luck. So, its a pressure washer and acetone for me.

Might need to buy stock in fuel filters.

[rx7 vinnie]

You're still in a better position than I am.....

[FC Zach]

Minor set-backs I've had recently:

The "painter" that sat on my car for 9 months and never started it occasionally like I had asked apparently never did and fried the battery using a jump box. I bought a new battery a few weeks ago. .

Then starter went went south too! I had to push start the car to get it home a couple weeks ago!

I got a replacement starter since mine was under warranty but that one wasn't any better than the one I took off (The battery was fully charged). Like DJ said "If it ain't one thing, its another." Although it would work most of the time it would just click. . click. click and never engage when I turned the key on other tries. The guys at the auto parts store were reluctant to replace it since it tested good on their fancy machine. . . Anyways I got the new one on and it works great!

Since I've replaced the battery I've noticed that the volt meter was lower than usual. This may explain why it took so long for my battery maintainer to completely charge the battery. While I was at Advance I had them check the alternator on that fancy machine but it didn't even recognize there was anything attached to it, assuming they didn't know what they were doing I just checked it once I got home after reassembling the car with the new starter. .

Sure enough! alternator dead too!!! What a great (expensive) day it was, I feel for anyone that has to replace a 3rd gen alternator because they're freaking expensive! You're looking at around $300 for a replacement! Not what I paid though, I luckily still know people that work for Advance so I got a "hook up", $190 out the door. Still expensive but better that what I was prepared to pay.

Anyways, , once all this is over with I hope it's just "check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids." like I had planned before.

[darthrotary]

Might need to buy stock in fuel filters.

There is always this too. I know about the no-no's of cross posting but it may help.
http://www.rx7club.com/attachments/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/167878d1144705746-dual-fuel-filter-mod-cimg3239-jpg

[chibikougan]

Minor set-backs I've had recently:

The "painter" that sat on my car for 9 months and never started it occasionally like I had asked apparently never did and fried the battery using a jump box. I bought a new battery a few weeks ago. .

Then starter went went south too! I had to push start the car to get it home a couple weeks ago!

I got a replacement starter since mine was under warranty but that one wasn't any better than the one I took off (The battery was fully charged). Like DJ said "If it ain't one thing, its another." Although it would work most of the time it would just click. . click. click and never engage when I turned the key on other tries. The guys at the auto parts store were reluctant to replace it since it tested good on their fancy machine. . . Anyways I got the new one on and it works great!

Since I've replaced the battery I've noticed that the volt meter was lower than usual. This may explain why it took so long for my battery maintainer to completely charge the battery. While I was at Advance I had them check the alternator on that fancy machine but it didn't even recognize there was anything attached to it, assuming they didn't know what they were doing I just checked it once I got home after reassembling the car with the new starter. .

Sure enough! alternator dead too!!! What a great (expensive) day it was, I feel for anyone that has to replace a 3rd gen alternator because they're freaking expensive! You're looking at around $300 for a replacement! Not what I paid though, I luckily still know people that work for Advance so I got a "hook up", $190 out the door. Still expensive but better that what I was prepared to pay.

Anyways, , once all this is over with I hope it's just "check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids." like I had planned before.



Or buy cleanable inline filters.

[85rx-7gsl-se]

So Weather Channel is saying 0-10% chance of rain on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I hope they are telling the truth.

[reddozen]

So Weather Channel is saying 0-10% chance of rain on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I hope they are telling the truth.

Yea, it's been changing every couple hours... We'll see what it says like Tuesday.

[djmtsu]

I posted this in my Cosmo thread as well.

Wheels aren't supposed to ship until Tuesday, unless a miracle happens and they ship Monday. I stressed the importance to them, but I'm at their mercy.

So, chances are pretty good that the Cosmo won't make it this year. I am pretty crushed about it, but that at least gives me a year to make it look good. It is total rat rod status currently.

[JL1RX7]

New shoes, washed, clayed, and one coat of wax down. Plugs and oil change and I will be ready!

[TitaniumTT]

Blow..... Me.....




:smilielol5:




Remind me to yell at you for that clay bar thing..... And I'll give you some real products to try ;)

[JL1RX7]

What type of products we talking here?

[GySgtFrank]

I'm tempted to hook up and bring the empty car dolly. That way I can tow my imaginary car. Besides, someone is bound to break something. It is a Rotary Rally after all. :)

[rx7 vinnie]

Still a small glimmer of hope being able to make it..... They are having the Music City Marathon and they close off roads to my shop.

[GySgtFrank]

Still a small glimmer of hope being able to make it..... They are having the Music City Marathon and they close off roads to my shop.

let's all pray for road closures. Really hope you can make it Vinnie.

[rx7 vinnie]

Thanks Gunny....... Yut!!

[FerociousP]

aww yeah vinny! hoping for ya!

[rx7 vinnie]

How's the RX-8 driving? I haven't heard from Jacob but I guess no news is good news.

[banzaitoyota]

Blow..... Me.....




:smilielol5:




Remind me to yell at you for that clay bar thing..... And I'll give you some real products to try ;)

Nanoskins

[t_g_farrell]

Recently I just finished:

1. Switching from sillycone brake fluid to hi pro blue with a 500+F boiling temp which means all rubber had to be switched out (MC, rear cyclinders, rebuild calipers)
2. New SS lines all around
3. HAWK pads up front
4. Vented front rotors (new bearings etc)
5. All MOOG steering parts (tierods, idler arms)
6. Adjustable LCA (bad ball joints)
7. Cut one loop off all the springs to lower things another 1/4-1/2 inch
8. Made new rear bump stocks (old ones missing)
9. Replaced fuel filter
10. Alignment

And now from sitting at low charge too long while I waited on parts and did all this, a new
battery will be procured tonight. Otherwise ready to go to DGRR!

Hope I see you guys there this weekend. Theres an OGTA cabin right near the lodge where all
the festivities are happening.

[FerociousP]

How's the RX-8 driving? I haven't heard from Jacob but I guess no news is good news.

Jacob says his is all good.

Once i got on the interstate i noticed a tendency to go right (at speed more so) but not as bad as before, even on the left side of the crown... I'm sure the alignment is fine, but maybe I need to start looking at damage or bending, etc. The car had a front accident before I got it, and I replaced the subframe (not for damage but siezed cam bolts) and coilovers. But even then, it didn't start pulling right until AFTER i got the first alignment with R34 guy. Maybe the alignment before was way off to account for a tweaked chassis? Or maybe the steering rack is providing some light input. I don't know, but i'm not too worried about it as the car drives great on the track and i don't drive it much otherwise. :)

[rx7 vinnie]

That's fine just bring it back and I'll raise caster on the right side a couple points.... No biggie.

[reddozen]

radiator installed...

new spark plugs and I'm not touching it anymore for a while...

[FC Zach]

Finishing polishing and applying AutoWrap to front end in the morning when off work. :hurray:

[Pete_89T2]

All pre-trip maintenance is done, and I just finished waxing & detailing the FC. I'm ready to roll, can't wait to hit the road early tomorrow AM! :driving: :biggthumpup: