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Topic subjectShootout car preparation?
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428, Shootout car preparation?
Posted by Ryan_Hes, Jul-09-03 11:18 AM
I know everyone is rushing to get things done to their car for the shootout, what's on your "to do" list?

I'm polishing my valve cover this weekend, installing my intercooler piping also, getting my exhaust done early next week, installing a manual boost controller, Painting my brake calipers, puting in new headlight and fog light bulbs, changing my oil, balancing my rims, making a catch can, and installing new spark plugs....whats on your list?! I can't wait to go.
429, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by etx, Jul-09-03 12:42 PM
hahahha

puting in a new motor! :thumbsup

this sucks. :wary
430, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by slacker911, Jul-09-03 07:12 PM
Too my Mazda so it will make the 12 hour drive. Did most of it today and doing the rest in the morning.

front pads
oil
plugs/wires
Alignment
Washing it for the first time in 2 weeks
Setting boost back up to 10psi


I have also done some crap to the Eclipse but thats so it will make it next year, I hope :wary
431, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by XtremeRS, Jul-09-03 07:22 PM
well my car isnt going anywhere until i get this tranny back in, and then i have to break in the clutch again..very quickly :o Then hopefully if i have time, get working on building my own 2.5" turbo downpipe..i'll prob clean up the interior a bit, and all that...
432, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by soulcontroller, Jul-09-03 08:43 PM
probably just a wash and wax, only to have it smeared with bugs on the way there.

i could paint my centrum silver catch can... naa.



matt, give me a call when you get those parts together and hopefully i can swing down and lend a hand...
436, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by HybriDSM, Jul-10-03 08:49 AM
OK here is what Jeff and I are doing to my car before next friday....hopefully

Remove ABS, Sidemount, 14b, Stock intake, TB elbow, injectors etc.

Install:

Fuel Pressue and EGT gauges
EGR blockoff plate
New Intake pipe
catch can
New shocks and springs
new plugs and wires
660 injectors
IRC fmic
turbo
new non abs brake lines
new IC piping
GM Maf and translator
ACT 2600 and flywheel
scattershield
new exhaust manifold
tial external wastegate and dump tube
new exhaust manifold studs
new radiator and fans
turbo timer
4 bolt rear
fuel pressure regulator

Busy week ahead.
437, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by ner947, Jul-10-03 08:56 AM
custom 2.5" exhaust gets done today
change oil
clean stuff
wait and pray that motofool's clutch comes early enough so i can have it and my newskoolracing "LSD" installed
pretend that my bumper is painted
that's about it.
444, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by thegame, Jul-11-03 02:34 AM
Well....... it all depends if I can make it or not. I reeeeeally want to go, but im prob getting my clutch & lsd put in that weekend. So depending on when we get done with it, will determine if I can make it or not. Anyone know approx. how long this will take to install?



14.7 @ 93mph / 7psi 185hp/180tq
445, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by VX100, Jul-11-03 09:27 AM
Make sure it isn't leaking oil anymore! It shouldn't be, now that it has a fresh valve cover gasket.

Besides that, get air int he spare tire and actually put it back into the car :) then wash it and give it a little bit of special detailer. That should do it, as it now has the right cams in it and it's running well.
448, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by soulcontroller, Jul-11-03 05:44 PM
hehe yea, im definately putting my spare and jack in the car... and a spare coolant hose, and a few tools lol.
450, RE: Shootout car preparation?
Posted by mitsuman297, Jul-12-03 03:15 AM
lets see here:
-Finish the stereo install
-hopefully get it lowered
-give it a good ole cleanin (one of my freinds is going to detail the whole car for me, he said it will take him between 5-6 hours :-) )
-repaint some of the interior pieces that have chipped
-oil change and inspection of the engine to be sure everything is in working order
i'm sure there is more but thats all i could come up with for now.