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

88turboii · 03-27-2013, 07:55 AM

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

muibubbles · 03-27-2013, 11:05 PM

slowlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy getting there.

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

Sephitrask · 03-30-2013, 10:20 PM

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 · 03-31-2013, 08:12 AM

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 · 03-31-2013, 09:35 AM

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

muibubbles · 04-03-2013, 11:59 PM

THIS is suppose to be ready in 2 weeks. my gawd.

BEGINNING TO FREAK OUT.

Sephitrask · 04-06-2013, 01:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 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!

djmtsu · 04-06-2013, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by 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 · 04-10-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by 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 · 04-10-2013, 08:50 PM

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

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

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 · 04-10-2013, 09:06 PM

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 · 04-10-2013, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by 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...

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 · 04-10-2013, 09:14 PM

I daily the bridge... no choice.

djmtsu · 04-10-2013, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by reddozen

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 · 04-10-2013, 10:46 PM

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

03-27-2013, 07:55 AM	#46
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	1. make downpipe 2. paint wheels 3. replace stereo 4. change oil __________________ 1993 RX-7 Touring MB, stockport 13B-REW, 9.4CR rotors, T04S 60-1/p-trim single turbo 1986 RX-7 Base project track beast

03-27-2013, 11:05 PM	#47
muibubbles Bubble Tech Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 161 Rep Power: 16	slowlyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy getting there. 11:46pm, off to do body work on the fenders.. __________________ Bubble Tech www.BubbleTech.us

03-30-2013, 10:20 PM	#48
Sephitrask BOILED PEANUTS!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (0) Posts: 257 Rep Power: 15	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! __________________ www.rotarycarclub.com *"The way a Rotary engine makes power is ferocious, much like having a chainsaw under your right foot."*

03-31-2013, 09:35 AM	#50
2gslse Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: front royal va iTrader: (0) Posts: 440 Rep Power: 17	Gotta pick the FB up this week but will be doing maint on the FD just in case its needed to go again. __________________ ____________________________________________ 1976 Cosmo needing lots of work 1993 Rx-7 410 RWHP single turbo toy 1985 Rx-7 toy/project car 411HP stoplight terror 2001 Dodge ram 4wd.parts hauler 2016 Ram 2500 cause its a hemi 2006 VW TDI commuter __________________________________________ I guarantee there's a pregnant redneck teenager somewhere in a shitty trailer park that thinks "Ebola would be a lovely name for their child"...

04-03-2013, 11:59 PM	#51
muibubbles Bubble Tech Join Date: Oct 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 161 Rep Power: 16	THIS is suppose to be ready in 2 weeks. my gawd. BEGINNING TO FREAK OUT. __________________ Bubble Tech www.BubbleTech.us

03-31-2013, 08:12 AM	#49
Pete_89T2 Lifetime Rotorhead Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Elkton, MD iTrader: (1) Posts: 874 Rep Power: 15	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.

04-10-2013, 09:06 PM	#56
Sephitrask BOILED PEANUTS!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jacksonville, Fl iTrader: (0) Posts: 257 Rep Power: 15	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... __________________ www.rotarycarclub.com *"The way a Rotary engine makes power is ferocious, much like having a chainsaw under your right foot."*

04-10-2013, 09:14 PM	#58
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 744 Rep Power: 17	I daily the bridge... no choice. __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works)

04-10-2013, 10:46 PM	#60
reddozen Gold Wheels FTW Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 744 Rep Power: 17	my money is reserved for the new 7 or whatever they call it. 4 years to go.... __________________ My Cars: 1974 RX4 Coupe 1991 FC3S RX7 - Sold 2003 ZZW30 MR2 (Rotary swap after RX8) 2004 SE3P RX8 (20B Swap in the works)