Stealth ES 'To Do List' for NG11

[Alex3000gt]

I'm registered for all events this year. In 2007 I won an award for slowest AutoX time of the day. Looking to avoid that this year.

Anyway so here is my list of stuff to do in the next 44 days.

1) Paint car stock white, including the ugly black trim.
2) New rotors, pads and brake fluid. This will keep me from skidding off of the road course - in theory.
3) Timing belt


Anyone else going in their NA 3/S? What is your to do list?


EDIT:

Allow me to preface this:

This car was purchased in early 2008 from a board member on the other site and shipped in from Florida - the car had a bra on it and you are about to see why. The previous owner never mentioned any issues with paint, and took pictures making the car look excellent in the classified ad. Well - the car had several issues including a blown driver's side strut, dents, dings and awful missing paint on the front bumper. All mechanical issues with the car have been dealt with, but now it's time for paint.

BEFORE
http://img153.imageshack.us/img153/3678/stealth1.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/801/273/stealth2.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/5/9282/stealth3c.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/204/7721/stealth4.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/35/3847/stealth5q.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/850/7449/stealth6.jpg
http://imageshack.us/m/545/8863/stealth8.jpg

UPDATE:

AFTER
http://img233.imageshack.us/img233/5260/img0369el.jpg
http://img651.imageshack.us/img651/8853/img0370e.jpg
http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/3773/img0368ez.jpg

[CoreyB]

Subscribed, looking forward to results

[Keyan]

I already have a thread about this :)

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[Alex3000gt]

I already have a thread about this :)

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Mine was started four days before yours. ;)

Pics coming soon.

EDIT:
Pics and all updates added to first post.

[Nationalmilkman]

Taking the R/T this year. The ES is in really rough shape and I'd be ashamed to show up with it.

[93STLTH]

I'm hoping to get my Addco sway bars installed before the NG. MY ES placed 3rd in the modified FWD category without them in '09. That, and the dual exhaust that's going on with my RT bumper are the only performance add ons from '09.

[j2k4]

Taking it up the nose, eh?

That's rough trade.

Xlnt, plan, btw.

[n2nsanity]

good luck with it
if you do the timing belt, be sure to do the complete 60k, or at least the tensioner and waterpump

i'd be happy if i could get mine to start at this point
i will be at ng even if i have to push or tow it, lol

[Alex3000gt]

good luck with it
if you do the timing belt, be sure to do the complete 60k, or at least the tensioner and waterpump

i'd be happy if i could get mine to start at this point
i will be at ng even if i have to push or tow it, lol

Always. This will be my 7th timing belt install between three Stealths and one 3000GT.

You should hot wire your starter off of the ignition and get that thing started! I need some competition in the NA class.

[Alex3000gt]

I'm hoping to get my Addco sway bars installed before the NG. MY ES placed 3rd in the modified FWD category without them in '09. That, and the dual exhaust that's going on with my RT bumper are the only performance add ons from '09.

I am following your thread closely. The RT body kit and sail panels is a dream of mine.

[DuTTch]

1) Paint car stock white, including the ugly black trim.


That will definitly make you faster on the autocross, white is faster then blue right?

[j2k4]

That will definitly make you faster on the autocross, white is faster then blue right?

Yup, it is.

AO's probably got some studies.

[SOHC]

I want to go to NG in my sohc atx, but I don't want to be the only n/a atx racing since anything mtx will toast me for sure since I'll probably pull a 17 sec 1/4 lol. :lo5l:

[j2k4]

I want to go to NG in my sohc atx, but I don't want to be the only n/a atx racing since anything mtx will toast me for sure since I'll probably pull a 17 sec 1/4 lol. :lo5l:

Bribe an official to match you against lousy drivers.

[n2nsanity]

just do the lap at the end of the line, lol
and don't even bother with the 1/4
i'd highly recommend going
20th anniversary and probably the last NG

[SOHC]

just do the lap at the end of the line, lol
and don't even bother with the 1/4
i'd highly recommend going
20th anniversary and probably the last NG

Last NG why is that? I'm just curious to see what it will run maybe I'll just hit up another track sometime.

[Alex3000gt]

Last NG why is that? I'm just curious to see what it will run maybe I'll just hit up another track sometime.

Declining membership and these cars are getting old now. The youngest of these cars is now 11.




In other news:
I went to pick up the stealth today, it looks AWESOME. I found a couple flaws in the paint and showed the manager, he agreed to redo the errored panels. The drivers side skirt still showed some road scratches through the new paint and there was some goop on the rear bumper that was painted over on accident.

Aside from that, the car is SEXY with the previously black trim painted white. I went back to get photos but I missed the shop closing by about 15 minutes.

I'll update again next week.

[DuTTch]

Declining membership and these cars are getting old now. The youngest of these cars is now 11.


and the organizer is getting old and ready to retire :biggrin:

[StealthyStu]

Pics or it never happened :)

[IPD]

i would have waited to get the r/t stuff before painting. painting the trim stripe only makes it look like a 2g; but everyone still knows it's a base/es.

[Alex3000gt]

and the organizer is getting old and ready to retire :biggrin:
So am I taking your VR4 to the NG for you?


Pics or it never happened :)
Haha, no pics. The car was already locked up in the shop for the weekend by the time I got off of work.


i would have waited to get the r/t stuff before painting. painting the trim stripe only makes it look like a 2g; but everyone still knows it's a base/es.

This is true, but body mods are low on my priority list right now, I just wanted the car to look "nice" and be all one color for the NG.

I just ordered a timing belt kit, 4 new rotors and ceramic pads for all four corners. This will be my 7th timing belt install across three NAs and one TT.

[Alex3000gt]

New rotors and brake pads came in this week. Expecting timing belt, water pump & tensioner to arrive on Monday.

I went by the body shop to inspect and pick up the car today. No bueno. They fixed their error on the driver's side rocker panel (side skirt) but in the light I saw paint runs on the passenger's side. I kindly asked them to fix it, I am a patient person. My "drop dead" date to get the car back in my hands is June 16th so I can do all of the mechanical work before the NG. Yikes.

Also, I am getting married in one week. Wow.

[n2nsanity]

ouch, thats rough. bout the same boat i'm in, but probably still way ahead of me
gratz btw, should bring her to ng for honeymoon lol

[j2k4]

Yikes. Wow.

Sounds exciting, Alex.


























Wait, married, too?







Zowie!!!

[Alex3000gt]

Update in the first post!

[n2nsanity]

nice and clean
so u all ready now?

get all your 60k stuff done?

i've got a bit left
but i did get the oil pressure switch and sensors moved over
working on getting axle and downpipe back on now

[Alex3000gt]

nice and clean
so u all ready now?

get all your 60k stuff done?

i've got a bit left
but i did get the oil pressure switch and sensors moved over
working on getting axle and downpipe back on now

Doing that stuff today. Got the timing belt and water pump off.

The hydraulic tensioner was collapsed! I checked all timing marks and nothing had jumped. I feel like the luckiest 3/S owner on the planet right now. I wonder how long the tensioner was collapsed.

[Alex3000gt]

Update: "180K" is done! I have a few pictures but I do not have access to a PC right now to upload them. Among the pictures is the failed hydraulic tensioner I discovered when I pulled off the lower timing belt cover. :o! I sure am lucky I did not jump time.

Additionally, I put some bright yellow A/C dye into my refrigerant system and found my leak! It was leaking at the o-ring where the high pressure line meets the compressor. The o-ring was destroyed! I replaced it then I put in 24 oz of r134a (the system requires 32oz), and it has not leaked yet. If the pressure is still maintained in the morning then I will put in the other 12oz can and roll to the National Gathering with working air conditioning.

Have a safe trip everyone. I promise lots of photos when I get home to my PC.

[n2nsanity]

good deal, so you're all set eh?

[Alex3000gt]

Road course was today. It was a blast! I held off a spyder, SL and a VR4!

Unfortunately my car started running hot, and everyone I was putting distance on was able to pass me while I cruised in 4th to cool down. I was definitely outperformed by alot of people today, it is time for a radiator upgrade!

Road racing was a blast and everyone was awesome.

[IPD]

Road course was today. It was a blast! I held off a spyder, SL and a VR4!

Unfortunately my car started running hot, and everyone I was putting distance on was able to pass me while I cruised in 4th to cool down. I was definitely outperformed by alot of people today, it is time for a radiator upgrade!

Road racing was a blast and everyone was awesome.

if you're running stock MTX n/a rad, epic fail on your part.

[Alex3000gt]

if you're running stock MTX n/a rad, epic fail on your part.

I know, I know. :(

[IPD]

I know, I know. :(

congrats on doing well on the road course. if i was there & running, you may well have passed me too. you'd still have done better with some snails though. ;)

[Alex3000gt]

I posted a few time slips in the "garage" section.

The final drag race at the NG came down to sneaking past at the 1000ft mark. It was alot of fun racing other NA FWDs!

[Alex3000gt]

NG11 NA FWD Drags Finals (5 cars total)
Second to Final Race.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/th_00017.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/?action=view&current=00017.mp4)

http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/?action=view&current=00017.mp4
Final Race.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/th_00020.jpg (http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/?action=view&current=00020.mp4)

http://s1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/?action=view&current=00020.mp4

Car Show
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/DSC01824.jpg
Leaving NG11.
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/DSC01890.jpg
http://i1191.photobucket.com/albums/z477/stealthystu/3S%20NG%202011/DSC01888.jpg

[IPD]

16.2? isn't that stock atx time? :suspect:

[Alex3000gt]

16.2? isn't that stock atx time? :suspect:

16.8 is.

My car made it into the 15s a few times that night. I am just an awful driver :(, compare my traps to the ET. The car is what pulled through and ran everyone down - I was holding it back. Time slips are posted in the "garage" section.

[IPD]

16.8 is.

My car made it into the 15s a few times that night. I am just an awful driver :(, compare my traps to the ET. The car is what pulled through and ran everyone down - I was holding it back. Time slips are posted in the "garage" section.

just giving you a hard time. my best fwd-tt run was a 14.95--rather pathetic, actually.

[Alex3000gt]

just giving you a hard time. my best fwd-tt run was a 14.95--rather pathetic, actually.

Was that auto or manual? Stock open differential?

[IPD]

Was that auto or manual? Stock open differential?

100% stock atx with 8psi limit on an 8:1 engine. i could probably have shaved 3/4ths of a second off that if i'd been running 14 psi at a correct a/f ratio.

[Alex3000gt]

This car is now for sale on Ebay! I am in the process of getting verified here so I will post up the link once that happens.

Don't want to break the rules!

[IPD]

you found a vr4?

[Alex3000gt]

I have not yet. I am looking to move into a place with a garage in the next few months, so in the mean time I am going to sell the Stealth.

I have taken it from a broken down ugly duckling to a strong running (WITH WORKING A/C) good looking car! Time for a new - and faster - challenge. I will likely buy a 'rough' RT/TT or VR4 and bring it up to speed. Anyway, follow the link in my signature to the "For Sale" advertisement.

[IPD]

I have not yet. I am looking to move into a place with a garage in the next few months, so in the mean time I am going to sell the Stealth.

I have taken it from a broken down ugly duckling to a strong running (WITH WORKING A/C) good looking car! Time for a new - and faster - challenge. I will likely buy a 'rough' RT/TT or VR4 and bring it up to speed. Anyway, follow the link in my signature to the "For Sale" advertisement.

there's a couple 2g tt's selling for under 10k...and if i were shopping, this one would probably already be mine...

Dodge : Stealth | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-TWIN-TURBO-Dodge-Stealth-FAST-/220807409037?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item336925ad8d)

[StealthyStu]

You won't be disappointed later if you get a 5 speed 25 spline which comes in the 1st gen on the late '92 and all '93 models (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that). That's the strongest drivetrain setup you will find for these cars. Mine has the 18 spline output shaft. Let me know when you find something you're interested in!!!!!!!!

[Alex3000gt]

there's a couple 2g tt's selling for under 10k...and if i were shopping, this one would probably already be mine...

Dodge : Stealth | eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-TWIN-TURBO-Dodge-Stealth-FAST-/220807409037?pt=US_Cars_Trucks&hash=item336925ad8d)


Now that is one sexy '95.

You won't be disappointed later if you get a 5 speed 25 spline which comes in the 1st gen on the late '92 and all '93 models (feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that). That's the strongest drivetrain setup you will find for these cars. Mine has the 18 spline output shaft. Let me know when you find something you're interested in!!!!!!!!

Thanks for the info. Looks like I have a lot to learn. Any idea what '92 build dates are included?

[IPD]

lol! 5-speed vs. 6-speed debate is as old as time. i favor the z15's because i'd be doing an mtx > atx swap.

iirc, after july 1992, all awd's had the 25 spline & 4-bolt engine; but don't quote me.

[Alex3000gt]

Ebay did not sell the car. Max bid was $1650.

I am not in a hurry to sell this sexy beast. Looks like I will be autocrossing it this summer instead. :)

[IPD]

you could change nothing about the car, other than switching all body panels to 1g 3kgt, and the ebay closing bid would have probably been $1500 higher. just sayin.

[Alex3000gt]

Hmm, Interesting.

[n2nsanity]

yeah, you can barely even give 1st gen es body parts away

[Alex3000gt]

yeah, you can barely even give 1st gen es body parts away

http://3sng.org/2011/images/DSC_1541.JPG

[stealthee]

yeah, you can barely even give 1st gen es body parts away

Truth.

My car went from this (not an actual pic of my car, but what it looked like when I got it)

http://www.carsct.com/pics/001E4P.jpg

to what you see in my sig.

It went from blahish to drop dead sexy.

[Nationalmilkman]

Can't beat the reliability of an ES for a DD!

I'd love to have an ES in that teal color only cuz the wife hates it!!

[stealthee]

Even NA's arent that reliable. Hence the reason the Stealth doesn't have plates on it anymore.

[Nationalmilkman]

I've DD my ES for 8 years with only a 120k service. But I'm sure that it has alot to do with how well it was taken care by my uncle before I got it.

[IPD]

brian should have kept the color after doing all the part swapping. :p

[n2nsanity]

Even NA's arent that reliable. Hence the reason the Stealth doesn't have plates on it anymore.

my 95 base is the only car i've ever had with over 200k on it that i would dare make random 8 hour roadtrips
it had some minor issues here and there, but never ever let me down

[Alex3000gt]

I would agree. If you do not beat on the car, and do the routine maintenance it is a great daily driver.

You have to pay attention to warning signs though. Don't let oil leaks and squeals slip by, pay attention to what you car is trying to tell you.