What's on your car to-do list?

"GeorgeyBoy" (georgeyboy)
05/29/2014 at 21:10 • Filed to: None

They say you're more likely to accomplish things if you write them down.

Not in any particular order.

-Change oil on the Lincoln, I'm about 800 miles over when the computer says to change it. The computer goes on semi and I'm using Mobil 1 so I probably have a little while longer. Switching back to 5w20 because summer.

-Change oil on the Cutlass, because I can't remember the last time I did it.

-Do rear brakes on the Lincoln. They're squealing bad, if I wait any longer I'll probably have to do the rotors too.

-Detail the Lincoln. I'm not sure how I let it get so bad. Needs clay, polish, and sealant. Will probably have to order some new pads for my DA. Time to give microfiber a try.

-Clean the K&N on the Lincoln. It's really dirty, needs to be oiled. Probably should clean the Tb and maf while I'm at it.

-Add ATF to the Cutlass, it's clunking going into gear again. There's a good leak somewhere that I really don't care about.

- Rotate tires!!! I can't even remember the last time I had them rotated. I dropped like $800 on those tires, they need to last.

-Finish refinishing my headlights. They look like shit, the fogs came out great but not the headlights. Not sure what I did wrong. I used spar urethane from an aerosol can this time. Drivers side came out good, passenger side came out textured. The urethane started coming off and I got pissed and took the power washer to them. Now they look really bad.

Now when can I get a day off.

DISCUSSION (16)

jkm7680 > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 21:12

Good idea for a thread!

Roof rack, and lowering springs for my B5 A4 are on the list.

Sn210 > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 21:14

change my transmission fluid

Get crush washers to do said transmission fluid job

Summertime wax!

GeorgeyBoy > jkm7680
05/29/2014 at 21:14

I approve of both of those.

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 21:19

-Change oil on Benz

-Spend some time investigating Benz for dead front suspension bushings

-Fix third brake light on Benz

-Replace Benz front shocks

-Drive Benz off aircraft carrier in final blaze of glory (okay, not really)

-Try to obtain more power from Benz - see if my boost really is pants or just feels like it

-Strip front of Ranchero

-Go to The Falcon Farm and bring back extra Falcon parts I do and don't need

-Make full-size Rover V8 out of 2x4 to mock up with

-Strip Rover V8 to make sure bores aren't ovalled

-Cut Ranchero engine bay accordingly

-Design Ranchero's mid-gate

-Cut Jag suspension beam to fit Ford frame

-Fix pair of Fairey locking hubs for Land Rover

-Replace Land Rover's water pump, because seeping is not okay

-Rivet galvanized trim on cousin's Rover with fancy new round-head rivet tool

-Invade Poland

-Buy radiators for Ranchero

-Modify trans mounts

-Do body work to fit cooler bumpers

-Hood hinge conversion

-Body work and engine work - for a long time

Zipppy, Mazdurp builder, Probeski owner and former ricerboy > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 21:21

1. Buy a car.

GeorgeyBoy > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
05/29/2014 at 21:22

I lost it at invade Poland. That's a good looking list.

Nick, Drives a Cobalt LT > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 21:26

For the Cobalt-

Convert to a Corvette MAF that can actually handle the air my car moves, the air moves so fucking fast over the sensor it throws lean codes.......

Redo the timing chains and camshafts, I have the parts, just no motivation.

Change trans fluid, did it like 15k miles ago, its due now.

Retune it for the fourth time.

For the truck

Change engine oil, since I have never done it, and it looks black as diesel oil.

Figure out that clunk in the front end.

Do the water pump, again I have the parts, just no motivation.

Figure out the oil leak.

Change the diff fluid, and weld the diff as well.

Get tires for the truck.

I tihnk thats all of my to do list.....none of it will get done.

Opposite Locksmith > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 22:20

my wrx is meticulously maintained, as well as modified. There's a review my buddy did of it somewhere around here, my to do list in order consists of:

-A/F gauge

-Methanol Injection

-Enkei TSP6 wheels

-Eventually a six speed Sti swap.

I got the car for a great price used, and intend to keep it till it's on it's last legs.

thebigbossyboss > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 22:58

Oh god.

Priorities: For the 2003 Cavalier

ya ya it sucks, everyone hates it blah blah worst car ever made etc etc now shut up :)

1) NEW FRONT STRUTS....The need is desperate. To see a run down of how the current ones are doing you can see here: http://oppositelock.jalopnik.com/cannot-wait-15…

The ordering shall take place on Wednesday. The DIY installation: Saturday. I am not much of a wrencher..but it's going to be done and I am buying jack stands..and doing it.

2) Alignment shortly there after.

3) Detailing...needs quick vaccuum...this may actually occur as #1.

4) Transmission fluid swap...will probably have done at mechanic.

5) Diagnose and fix check engine light if possible

6) Fix paint / slight rust on inner rear left door.

7) Fix paint/very slight rust on lower passenger side qp. Somehow a fairly large chunk came off. We are doing this 7th because once we do 6 we should know how to paint a bit

8) Fix large paint chip and slight rust on lower driver side quarter panel. Hopefully good at painting by now after #6's and 7's.

9) Buy new winter tires

10) If have time...replace rear struts.

11) Pass emissions test through magic...or hope PC Party of Ontario gets elected and program get scrapped and we don't have to go.

I *think* that's all. For now.

revrseat70 > GeorgeyBoy
05/29/2014 at 23:53

Wash my Subie and my wife's Volvo

Tint the Subie

Replace the fog light bulbs Subie

Change oil on Subie

Take a fun drive with the Subie

Convince myself I can go a little longer without tuning the Subie...

Desu-San-Desu > GeorgeyBoy
05/30/2014 at 00:45

On the Audi:

-Find work so I can afford any of the following

-Re-bolt front seating rails

-Find

-New tie rods and alignment

-Change timing belt

-Replace brake pads and rotors (upgrade while at it)

-Roof rack (And yes, I plan on actually using it)

-Install new sunroof headliner

-Fitted dash cover

-Replace lifters

-Full fluid flush

-New clutch (upgrade to Stage 2 and install a lightweight flywheel while I'm at it)

-Fix some wiring issues (gauge cluster lights, heated seats, cruise control, etc)

-Install new transmission and differential mounts

-New cam seal

-Replace A/C converter and repair A/C ducting

-Upgrade suspension components to B&G springs and Koni adjustable or Bilstein shocks

-Bushings and such

-Convert to EFI

-Upgrade intake and exhaust

-Upgrade to 272 camshaft

-Port and polish heads

-Install OEM foglights and move aftermarket ones to center grill

-Take care of a few minor cosmetic issues

-Possible strip-and-paint

-Replace a myriad of minor plastic pieces that have broken

-Limited slip rear differential

-Potential convert to 2 piston brake calipers

-Given the money, I'd like to look into supercharging the engine. It's been done before with slant-5's in B3 Audi's using Eaton twin-screw kits, just takes some machining and custom brackets

Note: All of the engine mods are for the 10V engine. However, I'm open to swapping in a 7A 20v engine if my 10v goes out on me before I can upgrade it. If that happens, I'd do the same upgrades, but on the 20v. Ultimate power goal is somewhere around 250hp.

Stef Schrader > GeorgeyBoy
05/30/2014 at 01:03

Find out where the gas smell is coming from in the Porschelump. Urgent. Urgent. $@%#.

Reattach the wiring harness to the 944's fans

Buy another harness and seat for the 944. Install. Run trackdays, bro.

Day jerb probably wants some decals on the 944. Figure those out.

Eat a burrito, because racecar.

Borrow track's DB meter to measure volume of farts. See how badly I violate Austin's noise ordinances after I eat at Freebirds.

Fix the Lancer's bent wheel.

Replace all four struts on the Lancer. GRR. Then get it realigned. Then hoon as usual.

Replace leaky oil pan gasket in the 944. Check out the rod bearings. Replace if needed. Cuss a lot. Fart.

Basic 944 maintenance: oil, transaxle fluid, a nice bathywathy, additional spider killer, etc.

Get Lancer's hood dents fixed. Sigh.

Curse self again for not buying a 911 Cup instead of going to college.

Some articles on things and stuff.

Hug Fluffy. Because racebunny.

Put other 944 parts up for sale.

Reorganize spares for racecar.

Rework to-do list for November LeMons race.

Look at street-legal 944s on the List of Craig.

Nap.

Find Lancer storage for when I need to go out of town, as apparently, my car can get damaged while I leave it at home, in my carport, safely locked in my assigned carport. Yeah, I feel pretty violated right now. Whoever put those four dents in my hood ought to get four dents in their FACE, but I'm a nice person. I'd just settle for the costs of the repairs and some frustrating timesucking legal hoops for them to deal with. Because y'know, I'm a nice person.

CVT service time for the Lulzcer. Hooboy.

beardsbynelly - Rikerbeard > GeorgeyBoy
05/30/2014 at 01:12

For my MR2 in order of importance.

big service - timing belt, serpentine belt, trans fluid, valve cover gasket, spark plugs.

Sort out the entertainment unit, rip out the old fast and furious style head deck and replace with my spare one off the old car.

new struts, the previous owner installed terrible aftermarket springs so I'll probably replace them while I'm at it. Koni Yellows and Eibach springs or BC coilovers.

the do it when I have the spare money list:

New rims and tyres, the factory ones aren't wide enough and finding grippy 205/60R14 tyres is next to impossible. Most likely a set of Enkei RPF1's or Skyline R32 GTR rims.

Intercooler and spal fan upgrade.

larger rotors and calipers from a 93+ Turbo.

New boost controller with cold weather settings.

The I'll do it when I've paid off my student loans and otherwise haven't gotten bored of the car:

Engine swap. either a later gen 3SGTE or a 2GR-FE

RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht > Stef Schrader
05/30/2014 at 09:28

Would you say the gas smell is "urgent, urgent - emergency"? Because whether you intended it or not, Foreigner just moved into my empty head and is refusing to leave.

Stef Schrader > RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht
05/30/2014 at 23:13

Hahahahahaha. Pretty much that.

Big Block I-4 > GeorgeyBoy
08/05/2014 at 16:29

Miata:

New wheels and tires, going up to 15" wheels!

New suspension, most likely coilovers

New suspension bushings all the way around

New front sway bar

FM Butterfly brace

New header back exhaust with a little more growl than the stocker.