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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:06 AM
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Going to put the S away for the winter this weekend Hopefully I won't procrastinat on all the winter projects I need to get done.

Install Brake ducts
install/hardwire transponder
Install hardtop hoist
Acquire 17x9 +63 wheels and tires
pimp out tire trailer
change tranny fluid
change diff fluid
change oil
change brake fluid
hondata flashpro
get all the flying bits of tire and cone marks off the car
vacuum and shampoo interior
install auxiliary power adapter
explore lightweight batteries
add in some sort of gauge or lap timer to where radio controls would be
double check trailer wiring
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:11 AM
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I got a few things and the list will probably grow:

Powdercoat a bunch of stuff
ITB's
J's Header
Repaint
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:17 AM
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I'm going to be diagnosing and fixing the clunks that are coming from my rear end... that's exciting, right? New starter... new springs/struts... I predict that this winter is going to be expensive and boring.

Might try to fix the bullet holes in the drivers side door too.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by chazzguitar,Oct 16 2009, 10:17 AM
I'm going to be diagnosing and fixing the clunks that are coming from my rear end...
I hope you mean the rear end of your car

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:26 AM
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Going to get the car up on jackstands real tall this weekend so the projects can start.
  • Powdercoat and Install AP2 rear subframe
  • Powdercoat and Install AP2 control arms
  • Install AP2 hubs
  • Install sub and amp properly in the soft top well area
  • Fab up custom door panels or swap out for AP2 door panels
  • Get Mugen S1 seats some custom covers
  • Re-install Mugen SS front bumper
  • Re-install bronze Mugen Mf10s
  • Re-fit and re-install J's Racing diffuser to fit better
  • Install some tidbits in the engine bay (Samco hoses, Samco Intake arm, etc.)
  • Install TFal fans
  • Install some Defi Gauges that I've been sitting on for 2+ years
  • Install rubber cover on Mugen roll bar
  • Shine up Mugen exhaust
  • Polish up headlights
  • Install new alarm and satellite locator
  • Detail the car....start building up product for paint protection throughout the winter
  • Get my Mugen steering wheel regripped with leather or rubber and decorative stitching
  • Reinstall CR Tonneau cover so that the brackets fit better
  • All fluids changed
  • Drive the car for the last time of the season
  • Sell and get rid of a bunch of parts sitting in the basement!!!
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  • Swap out OEM fenders for CWest fenders
  • Polish and Swap out headlights
  • Swap out intake
  • Swap out exhaust
  • Mount spoiler
  • Mount hardtop
  • Swap bumper cover
  • Swap wheels
  • AP2 motor swap
  • AP2 trans swap
  • AP2 rear end swap
  • AP2 driveshaft swap
  • Racelogic traction control install
  • Repaint car (yes, another repaint)
...more to be added as I go through the rest of the "to-do's"

17 down, 19 more to go. Too much to do, not enough time.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 08:51 AM
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Mine's going away this weekend too, but my plan this winter is to leave the damn thing alone and not spend any more money on it...yeah, well that's my plan anyway.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:08 AM
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Originally Posted by sw05s2k,Oct 16 2009, 11:51 AM
Mine's going away this weekend too, but my plan this winter is to leave the damn thing alone and not spend any more money on it...yeah, well that's my plan anyway.
I may have a third Mugen SS bumper on the way....I have NO reason to keep three of them. Interested in one of them ?
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by Luder94,Oct 16 2009, 02:08 PM
I may have a third Mugen SS bumper on the way....I have NO reason to keep three of them. Interested in one of them ?
Ass!!!!!

Possibly, let me know
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:34 AM
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-Inspect head/tighten head studs/check compression
-Rebuild Novi1000 blower
-Take apart and clean nearly everything under the hood, inside, and under car. Return it to factory new cleanliness.
-Take apart and clean/flush FMIC, piping, radiator.
-Change out thermostat
-Relocate battery
-Small wiretuck (moving CC/fuse boxes into fenders)
-Trim stock fans to fit better with my Koyo Radiator
-Rewire, recalibrate AFR gauge
-Hook up new MAF sensor to EMU
-Sandpaper and polish headlights
-Mount new amp to amp rack in trunk
-Install brake ducts


Excellent idea. Now I have something to reference to and see if I've actually accomplished anything this year.
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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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-35r Turbo build
-4pt harness bar
-finish my custom in dash monitor install
-possibly an AP2 tranny swap with some gears
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