If money were no object,  what would you do to your vehicle(s)?

"Dru" (therealkennyd) 08/17/2017 at 11:07 • Filed to: None

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A blank check for each vehicle you own, what would you do?

The 4Runner would get a frame off restoration. Somewhere between clean enough to eat off of and museum quality, and period correct.

The Jeep would get something akin to a Davis Autosports Cherokee loadout. Pictured below.

Show me yours and tell me what you’d do to it.

TheHondaBro > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:09

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Well first I would... Uhh... I would... Shit.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:10

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Jag: Full restoration and Mercedes-Banz V12 swap with a 6 speed manual

Miata: Re-painted Ford Guard Green, Xida suspension, full bushing refresh, custom interior, fastback hardtop, Ford 3.0 Duratec V6 swap

Mustang: Widebody, built for handling, stripped out, full on pro-touring race car with a supercharged Coyote, 6mt, IRS, etc.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:13

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Supercharger, 5 speed, wheels, tires and lowering springs.

benjrblant > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:13

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Realistically, I’d just want an ARB front bumper and a Slee rear bumper for the LX450. Animal strikes are a legitimate concern and fuel/tire storage are definitely needed. If we’re taking silly numbers, I’d also add a Slee belly plate, a supercharged 2UZ-FE swap, and maybe a 4.56 regear.

promoted by the color red > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:14

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Complete frame-off restoration for the Camry for shits and giggles. Then add the Scion tC supercharger kit and lowering springs.

The Miata gets a Goodwin Racing Super Street exhaust, Volk ZE40 wheels from the Cup Car, Ohlins street coilovers, and the Recaro seats from the RoW-spec MX5. Also, a ROADSTER badge from the JDM model.

MasterMario - Keeper of the V8s > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:17

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‘93 F150: Full restoration, one ton axles front and rear, 6" lift, 33" tires, lockers, rebuild the 4.9 and turbo charge it, rebuild the 5sp ZF tranny, and throw a pop top slide in camper in it

‘69 Vette: full restoration, keep everything as is just redo it

‘01 K3500: Probably just get the engine (7.4L) tuned, maybe some new headers, nothing major

nerd_racing > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:17

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Autozam AZ1: I’d get the full Mazdaspeed kit for it, 13B PP swap it, coilovers, Brake upgrade, and Wheels

Miata Roof Project: 4 Rotor Swap, 9" IRS, T56 Viper Trans, Alcantera all the interior, Cage, RPF1s, Black Paint, Best Rubber Available, V8 Miata Brakes, Flyin Miata Coilovers.

Mazda 3: Racing Beat lowering springs, sway bars, Exhaust, and lip kit.

nerd_racing > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/17/2017 at 11:18

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so many drools for the Duratec Miata!

fintail > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:18

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Fintail would get a nut and bolt restoration at MB Classic Center. Although the car currently has a fairly pleasing mellow patina, some aspects of it can show their age, and an as-new car would be interesting. I would still drive it as much as I do today, although I might fret about wear and tear more.

The Bluetec, not much one can do - maybe try a chip and different stock wheels/tires, but it’s a modern MB diesel sedan, not much one can or should do to it.

Supreme Chancellor and Glorious Leader SaveTheIntegras > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:18

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HFP kit all around

K20z3/K24a frankenstein build

Skunk 2 alpha headers

Skunk 2 megapower exhaust

HaasSport motor mounts

K Tuned radiator

Not sure if they’re a solid fit at my offset but the TL-S Brembo’s

Vit Tuned

Hybrid Racing Short Shifter

DC2 Type R Recaros

Paint correction

Party-vi > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:20

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E46: manual swap and an ESS TSS Stage 2. Done.

CJ3A: Saturn overdrive, and have a shop rebuild the engine and transfer case.

Pilot: Lowering springs and new interior, because fuck it.

Insight: Have it pushed off a building and by my wife a Challenger 392.

awmaster10 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:23

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Pathfinder: I would repair all the rust, paint it black, and swap an LS. Maybe upgrade to coilover fronts but I already like the suspension as it sits.

Acura: Bulletproof the trans, 18 inch wheels and good summer tires, winter tires for the stock wheels. Tein basis coilovers, catback exhaust, tints, intake, tan interior swap. Or I guess since money can buy pretty much anything, RWD swap. Might as well just buy a different car at that point but the TL chassis and steering with RWD power would be a great handler.

interstate366, now In The Industry > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:23

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TSX: Quaife LSD, Crower stage 2 cams, CT supercharger, custom header, Mugen suspension, full Mugen aero, Spirior (the car’s name in China) LED taillights, JDM Accord Type S rear badging and door sills.

Prelude: DC5R blue Recaros, Mugen suspension, headlight projector conversion, sunroof plug, carbon trunk, rewrap steering wheel leather in alcantara with a GT3-style top marker line, magnesium blue Volk CE28Ns with extremely high-end tires, JDM 6th gen Accord electric power steering conversion, new exhaust, full repaint and rust repair.

Dave the car guy , still here > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:25

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The A3 3.2 would go to HPA motorsports for the twin turbo conversion and .

http://www.hpamotorsports.com/ttpackages.html

The wifes 08 Ford Edge would get some mild engine mods and tuning. Then a big brake kit, new wheels, tires and bigger sways. She likes the height so can’t do drop springs. Other than that add bluetooth which ours didn’t have even though there is a radio button for it( what was that about Ford?).

haveacarortwoorthree2 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:25

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I have little to no mechanical ability. So I have to get my cars already modded. Thanks Roush!

awmaster10 > TheHondaBro 08/17/2017 at 11:27

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Did you get rid of it already? I listed bulletproof the trans as my first thing for the TL lol.

gmctavish needs more space > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:28

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The Subaru would probably stay the same, because practical daily.

The Raider would get stripped for minor rust repair, full repaint, and undercoating. Old Man Emu lift, 31" Cooper SST Pros, and a Weber carb so it can go up hills. Or maybe a 4BT swap....

Volvo would get likewise stripped for rust repair and paint, a 2.5L rally motor, the full IPD suspension package, wider steelies, better brakes, and an overdrive unit.

Basically this engine

Inspired by this car, but with a much hotter engine

http://bringatrailer.com/2016/11/29/low-key-canyon-carver-1969-volvo-144/

awmaster10 > Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap 08/17/2017 at 11:28

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So something like this?

TheRealBicycleBuck > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:32

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If I had to stick with my WRX, I’d lift it, add skid plates, new wheels/tires, a push bar, lights, and a COBB tuner. I’m not a fan of noisy cars, so I’d draw the line on loud exhausts, but I might go with a bigger turbo. I’d also add a receiver hitch so I can put bikes on the back instead of the roof.

Funny thing is, I’d like to do something similar to our Outback.

Pickup_man > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:32

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‘99 F-150 - full restoration, mild lift and suspension equivalent of the new Raptor, build the 5.4 to somewhere in the neighborhood of 750 hp, six speed manual, front and rear lockers. Keep it fairly stock looking, make it a total sleeper, on and off road.

1950 Ford F3. I go back and forth with what I want to do with this that I’m not even sure. I can’t decide if I want a slightly modernized update of the original truck, a period correct hot rod, or a full resto mod. Money no object though I’d probably do a tasteful resto-mod. IFS swap, Supercharged 3 valve Ford V-10 twin charged 3 valve V-10, somewhere north of 1000 hp will do. IRS swap as well with the whole truck on air suspension. Paint it House of Colors Black Cherry, some simple and tasteful wheels, keeping the 8 bolt pattern, keep the long box, and don’t chop the top. A simple interior that is a little more up to date, but doesn’t loose the classic feel. Lastly build a safety cell/cage into the cab and make it as absolutely as seamless as possible.

Bending the rules, I don’t have a vehicle, but I do have a $5 flathead V8 laying around. I’d build a period correct ‘32 Model A pickup hot rod around it.

HFV has no HFV. But somehow has 2 motorcycles > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:34

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Galant would go full striped cages Rally car.

The Fit would get blue quilted leather heated seats, and a nice stereo upgrade. Tinted windows, and a set of 16" white O.Z. superturismos for winter tires. And black 17" Ultralaggeras for summer. It would make way more sense to just buy something like a BMW X1 but you said upgrade your car not buy a new one.

Wagonlife740 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:37

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The 1990 740 wagon - A mild cam with a marine crankshaft, and dual Weber conversion for the B230F. Air shocks for the rear. New paint job, new driver door (the only rusty spot that is beyond repair), and an interior restoration. Get rid of the home made receiver for an OEM one.

The 1989 740 sedan - A 1UZ swap with ITBs, megasquirt, lower it. Paint would be the most beautiful white ever with gun metal trim.

The 2001 Prizm - lol

CKeffer > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:37

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NB1 Miata: Xida CO’s, NB2 pistons, get the head decked to raise compression to 11:1, ITBs, standalone ecu with custom tune (or scrap all that stuff and do a K or J series swap, restore body and interior to look like new, and then get it painted in MINI BRGII, 15" wheels wrapped in 225 width tires...and then I’d probably call it good.

Focus ST: the full course of bolt on upgrades, a custom tune, and some sort of suspension that rides better than stock

Mazda 3 hatchback: probably nothing since it’s the wife’s car and she’s happy with it.

Wagonlife740 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/17/2017 at 11:46

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mmmmm.... Jag.

Wagonlife740 > awmaster10 08/17/2017 at 11:47

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That needs to be Daily Drives a Dragon’s kinja pic.

CaptDale - is secretly British > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:48

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GTO: Twin charged LS9, suspension, full cage, mini tub, trans work, and other necessities for that kind of power.

Sprite: finish full restore to slightly upgraded Factory glory

R Saldana [|Oo|======|oO|] - BTC/ETH/LTC Prophet > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:49

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I would still get rid of the Disco II, the rear seat entry geometry is inexcusable. So money no option I would pick up an 09 LR3 (because the general consensus in the LR community is that the supercharged V6 in the LR4 is very anemic). And then give it a full Overlanding build.

If only EssExTee could be so grossly incandescent > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:49

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Well a ground up restoration obviously but my 528i would have its 5-speed swapped for a 6-speed from one of the updated models, as well as some style 66 or 32 wheels off a 540i. Maybe some sort of tune too.

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Wagonlife740 08/17/2017 at 11:50

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I swear I’ll have a V12 of some sort in this car eventually.

Cé hé sin > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:51

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Cut out all the rusty bits and replace.

shpuker > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:51

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Longbed Sierra: I’d do a 3"/5" drop, true dual exhaust on long tube headers with a short exit just before the rear-passenger wheel (both same side, I know I’m weird), color matched bumpers, interior swap from a Denali (including the console swap, with 120V outlets and all), shielded CAI, full roll-bar in the bed with long supports back ~75% the length of the bed (Because race truck), engine hoist mounted to a controllable arm attached to said roll bar, extra 50 gallon fuel tank w/ pump + switching from main tank to AUX tank inside the truck, high strength driveshaft, limited-slip diff, backup camera + front end camera with integration as a dash cam type setup, etc...

Wagonlife740 > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/17/2017 at 11:52

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Ever herd one with ITBs? It’s soooo violent!

bhtooefr > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:55

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Miata: MX-3 liftback retrofit, SkyActiv-G 1.5 swap, maybe a belt alternator/starter KERS

Prius: Mid-mounted RX 450h/Highlander Hybrid powertrain, Super GT replica bodywork, and then buy another stock Prius for road trips

FTTOHG Has Moved to https://opposite-lock.com > Dru 08/17/2017 at 11:58

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I’d swap in a 2.0T from the Forester XT into my manual non-turbo 2.5i and have the only 6MT/turbo 4th gen out there.

SPAMBot - Horse Doctor > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:02

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Beetle - A tuned V6 tdi from Europe, 6 speed, AWD conversion, full suspension work, and refresh the interior/exterior

Miata - Engine from a 355, gated 6 speed transaxle, suspension, bright blue paint, custom interior, roll bar, hard top, and mx-355 badges.

348 - Complete restoration (bare meal, new leather, etc.) and challenge wheels. It doesn’t really need this yet, but if money is no object, that is what I’m doing. If it was a beater, I would do some crazy engine swap but the car has good history.

Ssfancyfresh > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:08

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2014 A4 - Full APR turbo swap, tune, and exhaust, swap for sport seats, vinyl wrap in matte purple metallic, fancy wheels

2017 Tahoe - Roof rack, chrome bits and bobs, automatic hide-away step bars, all terrain tires.

mazda616 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:25

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Oh, wow. A dream come true.

Wife’s car (2013 Mazda CX-5): Install a backup camera. We’ll be doing this soon, anyway, because my son is beginning to be on the move and I don’t want anything to happen in the future with reversing and not being able to see him. Also, a full detail and paint correction as years of car washes and such have rendered the paint a mess of swirl marks. I’d also have leather seats installed instead of the cloth ones it has.

My car (2016 Mazda6): OEM rear diffuser, side skirts, and front air dam. CorkSport exhaust. Full detail and paint correction. Heated seats. OEM Mazda window visors. Mazda Mobile Start (a $650.00 option that lets you have keyless entry and remote start with your phone).

My truck (1995 Chevrolet S10): Full repaint in its original “Raspberry Metallic” color. Engine swap with a new 4.3 (has 171,000 miles on it now). All new suspension. New tires. New transmission just for the hell of it. New dashboard (current one is cracked). New seats (have a tear in the driver’s one that I hastily patched). And of course a new headliner to replace the sagging one held up by pins.

Dr. Zoidberg - RIP Oppo > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:28

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Altezza: new dash, tinted windows, roof rack, new badges

Vibe: new paint, modest tint, roof rack, alloy wheels

Longbed: full restoration

Autophile412 - what's the world got in store? > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:29

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RX7 would get a full resto with racing seats and a roll cage so I can enter the vintage grand prix.

Pathfinder would get the full off road treatment. Slight lift, skid plates, front bar with a winch, steely wheels with some nice off road tires.

F150 would get repainted, some better lightweight wheels and some semi offroad tires. Maybe a chip and exhaust.

Mercedes Streeter > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:30

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Tucker: Finish my offroad conversion, but with the best quality parts.

Phil: Replace the oil soiled fabric with leather of the same colour...also blow off valve (yes, I’m a child).

Chelsea? (not sure what the 450's name will be yet): Restore anything wrong with the car.

Master Cylinder > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:30

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Current plan (for my 944): rebuild trans with factory LSD, build and swap in 3.0L motor producing ~270hp, stock-looking fiberglass replacement body parts and DIY the bodywork and paint.

With unlimited cash: 968 6-speed with a Guard LSD, 3.2L bored/stroked motor probably pushing 350hp or so, custom carbon fiber widebody, $$$$ top-shelf shocks and struts, and a pro paint job. Because why not?

The other car? Meh. I don’t plan to mod it anyway. Assuming I’m allowed to replace it, I get the mintiest ‘96-’98 Suzuki Sidekick I can find, do frame-off restoration with the best rust prevention treatment money can buy, and build it into a mini expedition rig.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > awmaster10 08/17/2017 at 12:32

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Note to self : Be specific on the internet or be misunderstood.

Specific : For the 4Runner.

Daily Drives a Dragon - One Last Lap > Wagonlife740 08/17/2017 at 12:32

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But it’s not a .gif

Alfalfa > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:39

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Bronco: SAS, roll cage for “bed” area, and either a blower on the 351 or a coyote swap. All seats reupholstered.

Volvo: BTCC sedan replica.

dannyzabolotny > Party-vi 08/17/2017 at 12:45

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+1 for E46. I love a good early 2000's BMW, that was their golden age.

Party-vi > dannyzabolotny 08/17/2017 at 12:46

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Design-wise I would agree. Cooling system wise.....

sony1492 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:46

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Sc400 would get Twin turbos, tomei LSD, full Grey interior, 3 piece rims, supra spoiler, roll bar(but not cage) that extends throughout the passenger compartment to the firewall, diff cooler, rebuilt transmission, widebody for the rear, Figs LCA and UCA, solid subframe and diff bushings, lightweight driveshaft, chassis reinforcement for the occupant areas(on top of having the partial cage deal), OEM lip, sideskirt, oem rear spats, alacantra seats with good bolsters from something like a 911, Megan motor mounts. 

dannyzabolotny > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:49

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I would do a full M5 conversion to my 540i touring. 6-speed manual, S62 V8, M5 steering rack, M5 wheels, quad exhausts, proper sport button, and the full leather M5 interior. At some point during (or before) the conversion I would get the whole body repainted along with getting all the dents removed. Then I’d install some Evolve headers and an ESS supercharger to get to around 550-600hp at the wheels. A manual, RWD wagon with 600hp would be nice.

A lot of that stuff will probably happen anyways (I already have a lot of M5 bits on the car, like the front bumper, steering wheel, and gauge cluster), but with my current income it’ll probably take the better part of 5 years to get everything done.

Dash-doorhandle-6 cyl none the richer > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:50

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Escape hybrid: don’t fuck with it.

HHR Panel: donate to some kid

66 Malibu: do nothing to the six in a row that makes it go, but t56 manual swap so I can Have a 66 six with a six speed. also seats are ratty.

73 mach 1: tade for smaller, manual mustang.

and the one to rule them all-85-no options Toyota: I would put it back the way it was on day one back in 85

but i’d keep the moons, they improve any vehicle.

Ilike_cougars > Dru 08/17/2017 at 12:53

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Fix the dam thing..

Broken Windshield: $700

Broken convertible motor : $450

Change rotors all round: $1100

Get new tires: $800

+ cost of labor fml 

StndIbnz, Drives a MSRT8 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:01

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Magnum: Motor work (450-500 hp NA), manual swap, chassis stiffening, KW coilovers with lift, adjustable suspension, interior gone over (all squeeks / rattles gone, update materials), paint stripped and redone, full clear bra.

Captain of the Enterprise > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:04

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Get wheels powedercoated two tone black and silver like that are now

Fix all the body and paint issues

Add black XRS headlights

Swap XRS brakes over (drums to rotors in rear)

XRS engine swap

Roof rack with a basket rack

Fog lamps (with yellow tint)

20% tint on rear windows

Stereo upgrades (speakers and an amp)

Dasupersprint - base trim is enough > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:07

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Good question! I wouldn’t do much since it would still be an Optima. Maybe lowering springs, and a short shifter.

You said blank check? Whale penis seats, dash and headliner

dannyzabolotny > Party-vi 08/17/2017 at 13:10

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I don’t think they ever figured out the cooling systems, haha. The newer BMW’s still have issues with them— but the parts are much more expensive and there are several water pumps to fail now.

At least with the E38/E39/E46 the cooling system is only a few hundred bucks and a few hours to completely overhaul... meanwhile you need an engineering degree to figure out the electric water pump system on the newer turbo engines.

Captain of the Enterprise > Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To 08/17/2017 at 13:14

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Interesting choice on the engine swap for the Miata. Is that a common swap?

Party-vi > dannyzabolotny 08/17/2017 at 13:17

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That’s true - you can do a cooling system overhaul in a driveway in a few hours like I did last winter because THE HEATER VALVE BROKE AND I HAD NO HEAT

Sampsonite24-Earth's Least Likeliest Hero > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:34

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the explorer would get a coyote motor, 3 inch lift, cop wheels on mud tires, light bar and winch up front and exhaust that dumps just before the rear wheels

the cobalt would get a cobalt ss motor, rally wheels and tires, and figure out how to make the thing awd

G_Body_Man: Sponsored by the number 3 > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:43

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03+ chassis swap (seam welded to body), Naake coils, Aluminator + TR6060, lightened flywheel, 31 spline axles and 4.10s with a locker, Hotboi candy metallic purple and bass boat flake teal livery, custom knuckles for more angle, extended LCAs, 17x8" +25 Super Advan SA3Rs, clinched flares up front, billet rear arms, custom BN-style front bumper, Battle Aero 74" deck set low on custom decklid mounts, Recaro seats on the factory power rails, ASD reservoir hydro E, dual calipers, V1 calipers up front, Metco watts link, big rear sway bar, XForce Varex mufflers, Morimoto projector retrofit, full Mishimoto cooling, 20% tint, and a trailer full of burners.

dannyzabolotny > Party-vi 08/17/2017 at 13:44

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I had to redo the cooling system in my 2000 540it like a month after I bought it. Except in my case it was the opposite— the radiator cracked and sprung a leak (gotta love plastic!) when it was like 110º outside. Miraculously I didn’t overheat and I did the cooling system job at like midnight when it finally cooled down enough to do stuff.

lone_liberal > Dru 08/17/2017 at 13:59

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This looks like a good pattern:

Jake - Has Bad Luck So You Don't Have To > Captain of the Enterprise 08/17/2017 at 14:09

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Not super common. But it sounds great and retains the “British sports car” aspect of the Miata instead of “RAWR IMMA MUSCLE CAR” V8 swaps. It’s still streetable and able to be driven 10/10ths without dying.