JoePhotographer

As we get ready to descend on Fontana Village for 3 days of fun on the best and twistiest roads in North America, How are you preparing your car to make your trip to Your Happy Place the best it can be?

For me...

Confirmed my reservation at Fontana Village (room 108 as always)
Replaced a slightly bent wheel
Check tread depth - 2023 tires are at ~30% used on all 4 tires
Brakes - pads and calipers replaced for S2KDays 2023
Replace broken side marker light
Oil change
Extra 2-3 extra qts. of oil (cylinder 2 is still at 60 psi low - using 1qt/1500 miles - plan is to pull it this Winter and replace the piston)
Coordinated to get new tape for the tear in the top (@Pinky will be replacing it in June)
Wash the car!

GasBuddy app for the best prices for Premium gas
Downloaded the region in Google Maps, so Maps will work with out cell service
Downloaded my drive from S2KI, it I can reference it offline
Extra cash for the cookout, magnet and snacks on the drive


What about you?

Pinky

Replace all 4 tires
Replace fluids (OIL, Transmission, Differential)
Checked brakes slightly over 50% gone. Packing extra pads JUST IN CASE!
Checked bushings/ boots, suspension etc. for leaks cracks.
Double checking torque on spark plugs. Not double checking valves but will pack tools to be able to do it.
Checking crank walk
Swap out driver & passenger seats(black vs. red) so I can fix and dye red seats.
re-check virtually every bolt in suspension area & under car to assure they are all tight.
pack extra oil as I usually burn up 1/2 to 1 qt over the weekend.

Make list of things to pack and bring along with hopes to not need them & try to tell myself to NOT bring some things.

Scooterboy

Stack it
Pack it
Go!

og8790

• Oil change
• Transmission fluid changed
• Differential fluid change
• Brake pad and tire inspection
• General inspection by AAA during oil change
• Walkie-talkie headsets and battery replacements
• Downloaded offline maps
• Tools in case of emergency
• Adjusted my hardtop but I think it still needs more tweaking
• Prepared charity auction docs and printed
• Pack car wash essentials

potkin

Pre-Dragon prep:
• New Robbins soft top (thanks @Pinky !)
• Valve cover gasket replaced
• Spark plug tube seals replaced
• Balance & rotated tires
• Oil change
• Trunk filled with extra oil

Tech Morning plans:
• Billman timing chain tensioner
• Axle nut re-torque (hopefully)

Planned but didn't get to:
• Transmission oil change
• Differential fluid change
• Valve adjustment

vortamock

Changed oil
had rear hubs and bearings replaced
replaced clutch fluid
Swapped out for more aggressive brake pads
Broke a brake caliper bolt
Replaced said caliper bolt
Forgot to check air pressures
Explored North GA for a few days
at Fontana now, but retorqued lug nuts