How long is the "to do" list getting on your car(s)?

[hotGTO]

I can't sleep, so I thought I'd ask...

On my 94 I am up to:
Swap ATX for MTX (MTX arriving tomorrow)(today,lol)
Brakes
Fix various nitrous problems caused by a shitty install
Fuel pressure cutoff for nitrous
RPM window for nitrous
purge solenoid
possibly a progressive nitrous controller
Mount the Data logger where I can see it
Strut brace
Get a 4.5" filter so I can finally install my MAF adapter
Install test pipe...

On my 2 day old Stealth, it's already:
Polish faded paint (done)
small windshield chip
Oil/filter
tune up
alignment
Brakes
2nd gear synchro
Find Trans leak and fix
Find oil leak and fix
Rearview mirror
Stereo
Stereo antenna
Shifter boot ring
Radar detector mount and wiring
Ash tray
Connect washer nozzles and hope they work
99 front bumper
Race a 95 Mustang GT

(I am probably forgetting crap, but I'm tired now that it's time to get up... LMAO)

[MR2]

mmmmmm

nice!

that reminds me...brb ebay

[SkortchGT]

it's never ending lol

[milkshakes]

As the car salesman says around here, "it's huuuuuuuuuge! "

[MR2]

haaaaaaaaaaaaaa in your case I can imagine :p

[TwIzTeD_3kGt]

Assemble engine
Install engine
Tune engine
Front rack and pinion
Rear power steering pump
Rear adjustable camber arms
Rear subframe bushing
Rear toe arm bushings
Couple grand in body work/paint


Just a bunch of little things.

[hazards280]

First, VSS,

Than,

DP, Keyless Entry, Maybe Flowmaster 40, Motor Mounts

then im done.....for a week. :)

[UTRacerX9]

I haven't really been able to work on my car in about 4 years, only little minor stuff. I have some new gauges to put in, I need to replace the steering rack, I should probably drop the tranny to look at my clutch, I've got about 30k on a SBC DXD-F, it's probably overdue for replacement, but it still holds power ok. I also need to fix a leak in the AC somewhere. I also bought a billet TC and 300M output shaft, never installed them. Hopefully I'll be able to tackle some of this stuff soon, especially the AC, as it makes the car undriveable in the TX heat.

[MK_94_3000GT]

95 VR4:
Replace rear head, reset timing, DD car again

94 VR4:
Finish motor build
Install motor
Install electronics
tune car
Enjoy DR800s

95 VR4 Spyder
Way too much to list

[j2k4]

Well, gonna do the 120K when I lay her up for the winter; probably change out the factory stereo, recover the seats, etc.

I'm really lucky that the stuff I want to do (apart from the 120K) is elective - I much prefer to putter with the car - doing things like solving the slight rattle emanating from my hatch trim.

One of the tougher things is keeping my wife at bay when she gets insistent about painting the car - the front-end sheet-metal has a liberal sprinkling of stone chips.

My secret "plan" is to deal with a very slight leakage at the rear crank seal next year, so I can put a heavier clutch in, but pull the engine to do "some detail work" and seriously contempate a color change rather than leave it Firestorm Red - the color is too typical.

Somewhere along the line maybe I'll fix the vent covers.

[Emilie@GZP]

After I saw the demolition Hans did on our bathroom yesterday, the "to-do" list on my cars just got REAL short, REAL fast. LOL

[onebadmollafolla]

I never knew there was a list you could check off. I see no end anywhere in the near future.

[Atrosity]

After I saw the demolition Hans did on our bathroom yesterday, the "to-do" list on my cars just got REAL short, REAL fast. LOL

Sledge hammer to the toilet?

[JasonY]

DR750's, DR stage 3 heads and street cams, Mahle pistons and Pauter titanium rods in the bottom end, DNP IC pipes, custom built sidemount IC's, Evo8 MAS, billit end case, SCE center diff, quaife front and rear diffs, ACPT 1pc CFDS, SCE dry sump, Rotora 14" f/r brakes and thats about it of the mods i dont have but over the next 2 years will have and will 100% finish my car to where it should be.

Jason

[thor'svr4]

yea the list never stops. i break it up into 'must do or i may crash and die' vs the 'i would like to do'
on the 'must do or i may crash and die' list is...
1) figure out why it takes my brakes about .7 seconds to react to my foot pushing on the brake peddle. its kinda scary at times.
2) figure out why the car pitches hard to the left when i hit the brakes hard from a high speed.
3) fix the seat belts since there kinda loose and sloppy right now.
4) replace passenger rear wheel bearing. i have a feeling that this may be what’s causing the car to turn to the left under hard braking.

once i get that stuff done i need to replace my interior, get another set of msd wires (mine are arching), fix my spark plug blowout even though the plugs are at .032", get a new MMCd CD for my data logger since i lost mine, then bring boost back to 18psi, then i think ill spoil myself with a unnecessary mod and tint the windows lol.

[DarkHeroKOTRAJ]

My list is getting shorter if I can stop driving it like a dick and breaking stuff.

To do:
Hood
Bumper
Lights
Interior
Roll cage
Paint
Install NOS kit
Finnish E85 map

[x2percentmilk]

im actually overwhelmed with my todo list
as things something major breaks before i get to the first one

[Boomer3000]

ummm everything!!

[Igovert500]

-Install 15Gs
-Install FMIC
-60k w/ oil pump & 3sx pulley
-install meth kit, SAFC, WB02, & injectors
-install Walboro & hotwire kit and relocate battery to trunk
-replace rear passenger wheel bearing
-fix ETACS/door lock issue
-interior & exterior detail
-new wheels/tires
-whatever I forgot
-drive till it breaks

[Emilie@GZP]

Sledge hammer to the toilet?

Just everwhere else in the bathroom. LOL pictures are on facebook if you want to look. LOL We'll be remodeling our bathroom a lot sooner than we anticipated. haha

[GordonRamsey]

Hmmm.. I'll jump aboard:

120K tune-up
control arm balljoints
coilovers
New rotors/pads
get my wheels on
bucket seat/harness
cage
possibly strip out
window trim
Twin turbo.

Definitely alot more as it comes along.

[TwoXist]

Struts
VSS & Lifters
Dash
Rotors
Door Handle
Fog lights

Thats all i can think of off the top of my head

[elyria_boy]

Don't forget to leave a space between each fix to fix what broke when you fixed the last broken thing. Lol

[EZnTn]

New hood (damn tree branch)
Clean the damn clear coat off the headlights
Minor body work (frickin tree branch)
Lower window weather strips
Paint
New seats (ready for that group buy to materialize)
Defrost vents

[J4YK]

Change oil
check tire pressure
replace Brakes
check sparkplugs
replace broken rear window.
Wash car (finally)
clean up the engine bay
check oil pan
preplace trunk and window weather striping
find rims i like
replace rivet on gage pod with something cleaner
find gauges for less redundant center pod.
vaccume interior
replace all worn/oxidised interior parts.
make side vents functional
snake eyes mod.
find a hood i like
rework brake vents (not happy)
replace speakers
find a new deck that has XM
fab new exaust to make swich functional again.
find worn wire on struts.

I could go on for days...this is what i need to do before the winter. rebuilding tranny, getting paint And upgrading SMIC's and anything else I find

and my car is Really clean especially for a 91.

[Blurr]

The list is getting pretty small now. There are items that I'd love to do but they are just totally out of my scope for now.

Current List:
Coilovers
Adj. Control Arms
Front/Rear strut tower connects
Ground Wire Kit
Fuel Pump
Custom fuel feed and return lines from the tank
550cc or larger injectors
Fuel Filter
Fuel Pressure Regulator
16G 3SX kit (if they have it on sale for black friday)
IPS Single Shot catback
E-Cutout exhaust system

Items that I have but haven't been installed yet:
5-Point roll bar
APR GTC-200 adjustable CF wing (for auto-x and time attack).
Ooohnoo's duel rail SS fuel system
Apexi SAF-C 2

And that's about it.

[TwistedRoots]

Finish Removing Failed block.
Check clutch and flywheel
Clean Engine bay
Assemble other engine
Install oil temp sender/gauge
Install Wideband O2 sensor/bung into header
Wrap/coat headers
Fabricate several brackets, parts for supercharger
Finish upgrading engine mounts
Install engine
Install Greddy E-manage Ultimate, some custom wiring
Install AEM wideband and Oil temp gauge
Finish installing other gauges( Wiring mostly)
Finish custom Pistol grip short throw and boot/bezel
Fix torn leather on steering wheel ( apparently my hands are too ruff for leather)
Finish painting 5Zigens
Mount/balance tires
Finish temporary bumper repair
Finish work on hood
Finish headlight conversion
Finish temporary paint
Re-adjust ride height
Install left rear wheel bearing
Alignment
Tune, Hopefully two boost settings ( 12 PSI for go mode, and 7 for "Hey look, I still get 35mpg!".
Do something with exhaust ( Replace)
Finish assembly of rear interior
Finish removing ABS crap (I didn't feel the need to convert sensors with Brembo's, + the car stopped when it wanted to, not when I -wanted it to......Problem solved!
New Rotors/pads, possibly finish rear caliper conversion
Find a cute girl to ride in the passenger seat (22-26)
.........I think that just about sums it up. I'm sure I forgot a few details, but I'm sure I'll add more soon also.
Oh yea, Install my larger injectors and resistors....After I order resistors.

[DocWalt]

Hmm. All I had left to do on the VR-4 was figure out why it was slow as hell, and start modding it. On the Evo it's figure out if the clutch is actually bad or not, and if it is, if I want to fight with the dealer (1700 miles, and the clutch seems to judder sometimes, hot or cold, weaksauce). If the clutch is bad, I won't be very happy, don't really have money to go buy one. :sad:

[R/T93]

Fix rear rotors (stuck to hub)
Umm, thats it! haha

[SupraMKIII]

restore headlights
smoke corners
clean exhaust tips
debadge bumpers
fix front bumper marks
claybar
paint wheels
paint calipers
clean engine bay
paint valve cover
get a new oil cap
clean/polish plenum
new foglight
find out how to remove CD changer
replace dome light with OEM looking LED setup
remove fuel door, clean thoroughly
fix e-brake
find out what's making noise in my door
fix whatever's squeeking in my suspension
door sills
find place to wire 3.5mm/usb
paint windshield wiper things



tint windows
lowering springs
weatherstripping
glove compartment
floor mats
new wheels
keyless entry/alarm
defroster vents
new coin holder
clip for panel in rear
horn button
spark plug cover

[GTOJOE]

get paint cut and polished
install fuelpump hotwire
obtain and install FPR
Walbro pump
standalone computer
shortblock from ray
dr750s
turbo back exhaust
upgrade centre, front and rear diffs
upgrade to ss TC
SS brake lines
better front strut brace
coil overs
big brake kit
install adjustable rear camber arms
finish custom airbox

I could go on forever LOL

[ZeroAU]

New turbos and oil lines.

The worrying thing is that inevitably leads down the expensive road of damnation messing with everything else like fuel pumps, injectors, extractors, exhausts, intercooler, boost controllers, bigger radiator... that I cant really afford right now.

So, I'm buying a pushbike to ride to work to stop me becoming a fat bastard.

[Polygon]

It's pretty damn long for both cars. So, I'll save some time and just list what's on the slate for next year starting the first day of spring. None if this is in order as there's so much shit.

Stealth:

Install Seattle STS
Install LED interior lights
Install sound deadening
Install all new interior including 2nd gen wheel
Install new wheels and tires
Install Tein S Techs
Install new radiator hoses
Delete heater core
Paint radiator
Install ground wire kit
Click, Click, Start fix (even though mine starts fine)
New IAC
Finish VAC reduction
Re-check for VAC leaks
Kill the door lock sensor
Re-key the door tumblers to match the ignition key
Find a squeek in the rear
Bleed the brakes to try and track down braking issue (need to cycle the ABS pump)
Change drivetrain fluids
Change oil and do a motor flush
All wheel alignment
3SX camber arms
Tie rod ends
Strut bearings
Tint
Re-polish front calipers and polish the rears
Install 2nd gen rear calipers
delete rear wiper motor and washer nozzle
Fix the ECS
New seatbelts

Maybes:

Goodridge SS flex lines
Saner front and rear sway bars
New wheels bearings
3SX Poly bushing kit
Infinity Basslink Sub
Gauges
Dash vents
Delete hood blisters
Ball joints

GTC:

Re-bleed the brakes
Change the valve cover and gasket
Change passenger motor mount
Fix passenger seat bolt (probably helicoil)
Patch hole in passenger floor pan
Install sound deadening
Send shifter out to be shortened (nobody makes an STS)
Repaint rear axle
Fix speedometer and odometer
Fix exhaust (hitting somewhere)
New battery
Check out spacers
Get rest of interior trim
Get the interior in
Install stereo and gauges
Change the oil and motor flush
Slotted, zinc plated, rotors
Carbotech pads
Track down power draw

[1stStealthN/A]

I wish I had a heated garage.

Rob the goodies off the Stealth ( Borla exhaust, short shifter, wheels, 2" IC piping) and install on the VR-4.
Sell the Stealth.
Install HKS SSQV, 550 injectors,walpro, hotwire, HKS EVC, and Apexi Safc/Neo on the VR-4.
Replace interior on the 95 VR-4 and do 120K, tune.
Motor mount on the Corolla.

[Amphiron]

get truck so I can stop DDing the stealth...
stand alone engine management
single turbo kit and BPU
97 front and rear with 96 banana wing and rims
paint job with F-117A looking paint and decals. "Stealth"

[dfoster101]

do 180k tune up asaigtm (as soon as i get the money) (was told it was done 10k mi (160k on clock) before i bought it but cant be sure with no paper work and im at 182k miles on the clock so who does it that early
basic tune up and complete flush of all fluids tranny coolent etc
brakes, stops alright but dont feel as responsive as id like and feels like rotor warp when slowing down from high speeds
fix fender headlight snake eye turn signal all passenger side
l.e.d. interior light conversion & needle glow
change out seat covers and carpet from nasty red cloth to black leather
black out tails n turns

other than all that its all good so far lol

[IPD]

my list is a revolving door--and all because i decided to do a build.

way, WAY too much to list. i don't know if it's hard to list things needing done or things i've already done.

hmmm.....

[Chatzvr4]

Car 1
Build Plenum
Build FMIC for single turbo
Build intake pipe
Build downpipe for single
Build vacuum block
retune

Car 2
Install fuel cell,
Install external fuel pumps
Install tubular subframe
Install steel braided brake lines
Install tubular a-arms
Rebuild transmission
Install trans
Install FMIC
Install EMS, Gauges and stereo system
Install rear 1/4 wide body panels
Install the entire interior
repaint the car
Tune

[DrGonzo]

Here is what is left on my 93 TT build/restore:

Stealth TT To-Do List

Evil Eye Hood
Fill Gaps on Turn Signals
Passenger door switch LED conversion
Valve cover powder coated – wrinkle black
Intake plenum powder coated – gloss black
Sync keyless remote
Replace squeaky pulley
Calibrate Tach, Gas and Speedo
Replace driver door panels
Black out tail lights and reverse lights
Polish spark plug cover
Wire in bazooka tube
Reconnect passenger side mirror
Bolt Steering wheel grommet to firewall
Upgrade wiring from starter and Alt
Add additional ground wires
Alignment
Fix Pass Bumper sag issue
Wrap front and rear IC pipes with Header Wrap
Licenses plate black-out cover
Get headliner re-wrapped
Pass window working slowly???
Clean/Polish rims
Fill in Mitsu logo on wheel caps and repaint
Finish drivers side sideskirt
Tint windows
Polish calipers




Parts to install

Hallman Boost Controller
Radar detector
Bluetooth radio kit
3SX Stud kit
99 front lip
Rear wiper tank
Replace throttle body with TT body
Test pipe
Install ECS switch / Test ECS system
Wire in Knock light
finish installing sound deadener


I actually have an ongoing list on Google docs to track everything. Seems like I check one thing off and add two more...LOL

[tazman]

Mine is never ending and constantly changing...

[IPD]

Car 1
Build Plenum
Build FMIC for single turbo
Build intake pipe
Build downpipe for single
Build vacuum block
retune

Car 2
Install fuel cell,
Install external fuel pumps
Install tubular subframe
Install steel braided brake lines
Install tubular a-arms
Rebuild transmission
Install trans
Install FMIC
Install EMS, Gauges and stereo system
Install rear 1/4 wide body panels
Install the entire interior
repaint the car
Tune

what widebody quarters you running? i'm still trying to find some rears that i actually like. and be sure to post up pics of a-arms & rear subframe when it's all finished & purdy. ;)

oh, and if you ever build a zesty-style plenum (zero-length runners, bolts go through the surge tank, sits directly on top of the lower manifold, surge tank is ROUND--not squared off) i'm very, very interested.


Here is what is left on my 93 TT build/restore:

Stealth TT To-Do List

Evil Eye Hood
Fill Gaps on Turn Signals
Passenger door switch LED conversion
Valve cover powder coated – wrinkle black
Intake plenum powder coated – gloss black
Sync keyless remote
Replace squeaky pulley
Calibrate Tach, Gas and Speedo
Replace driver door panels
Black out tail lights and reverse lights
Polish spark plug cover
Wire in bazooka tube
Reconnect passenger side mirror
Bolt Steering wheel grommet to firewall
Upgrade wiring from starter and Alt
Add additional ground wires
Alignment
Fix Pass Bumper sag issue
Wrap front and rear IC pipes with Header Wrap
Licenses plate black-out cover
Get headliner re-wrapped
Pass window working slowly???
Clean/Polish rims
Fill in Mitsu logo on wheel caps and repaint
Finish drivers side sideskirt
Tint windows
Polish calipers


Seems like I check one thing off and add two more...LOL

if you lived closer, i might trade you door cards. mine are charcoal in great condition; but i plan on having the ENTIRE interior recovered.

and you're not a REAL 3/s owner until the list grows the more you get done. ;)

[R/T93]

Rebuild front calipers
Install WB02 guage
Install E-cutout
Install SCE W-I-D-E brake rotors
Rotate toyo race tires
Go racing!

[SupraMKIII]

restore headlights
smoke corners
clean exhaust tips
debadge bumpers
fix front bumper marks
claybar
paint wheels
paint calipers
clean engine bay
paint valve cover
get a new oil cap
clean/polish plenum
new foglight
find out how to remove CD changer
replace dome light with OEM looking LED setup
remove fuel door, clean thoroughly
fix e-brake
find out what's making noise in my door
fix whatever's squeeking in my suspension
door sills
find place to wire 3.5mm/usb
paint windshield wiper things



tint windows
lowering springs
weatherstripping
glove compartment <<working on it
floor mats
new wheels
keyless entry/alarm <<working on it (super secret project -_- )
defroster vents
new coin holder
clip for panel in rear
horn button
spark plug cover
It's been ~2.5 months. I've completed those that are bold.

[IPD]

keyless entry was the first mod i did to my car. shaved handles is something i'm still wanting to get done...

[DrGonzo]

Yeah my list just got longer!!!!

I finally got my logger working today and got 5 CEL codes right off the bat "Guess the Check Engine light is blown". Also found out the rear O2 sensor is bad! Lovely....:(

[SupraMKIII]

keyless entry was the first mod i did to my car. shaved handles is something i'm still wanting to get done...

I've got a buttonless RFID system planned.

[akotten]

Hmmm....let's see.

Pull engine
Inspect crank for any damage
Polish crank
CLEAN block and heads and then CLEAN block and heads
CLEAN oil cooler and oil pump
Flush or rebuild turbos
Reassemble, etc, etc

(all of these parts have exactly 1000 miles on them, minus the block and heads which endured previous spun bearings)

Beyond engine work I need to figure out what is making the strange noise on the front, driver side. Started after I replaced the wheel bearing so my guess is that I messed up the CV axle.

Yes, my weekends will be busy after spring break :)

[DocWalt]

Save money, and buy a dirt cheap VR4 :suspect:

[IPD]

Hmmm....let's see.

Pull engine
Inspect crank for any damage
Polish crank
CLEAN block and heads and then CLEAN block and heads
CLEAN oil cooler and oil pump
Flush or rebuild turbos
Reassemble, etc, etc

(all of these parts have exactly 1000 miles on them, minus the block and heads which endured previous spun bearings)

Beyond engine work I need to figure out what is making the strange noise on the front, driver side. Started after I replaced the wheel bearing so my guess is that I messed up the CV axle.

Yes, my weekends will be busy after spring break :)

if it's a forged crank, i'll get it nitrided & cryo-treated for you. $250, including return shipping. :)

[akotten]

if it's a forged crank, i'll get it nitrided & cryo-treated for you. $250, including return shipping. :)

I was just reading your thread on that. Interesting stuff. It all depends if its damaged beyond polishing. I'm not a fan of ground cranks soo. We'll find out in March ;)

[IPD]

what exactly is the theory behind polishing a crank?

(p.s. don't wait too long. i plan to have this work done as soon as i can get enough cranks thrown together to meet the minimums).

[akotten]

what exactly is the theory behind polishing a crank?

(p.s. don't wait too long. i plan to have this work done as soon as i can get enough cranks thrown together to meet the minimums).

Polishing a crank removes any slight imperfections on the surface. Imperfections that are small enough to be removed without grinding the journal to a new size. Basically any groove or gouge that you can feel with your finger tip is too much. At least this is how I perceive it. I'm no expert, but I'm always trying to learn.

[J_Parker]

Mine is getting substantially longer, day by day.

Paint car.
Engine bay paint.
Re-haul engine.
Re-locate battery.
Re-route bnginebay harness.
All around new lug studs/nuts.
Shampoo carpets/seats.
Polish remaining aluminum parts.
Wire in Stealth rear end.
New rotors/brakes.
Put sterero back in.
New white stripes for the fresh paint.

Start on Holest HX-55 mockup.

[n2nsanity]

I can't sleep, so I thought I'd ask...

On my 94 I am up to:
Swap ATX for MTX (MTX arriving tomorrow)(today,lol)
Brakes
Fix various nitrous problems caused by a shitty install
Fuel pressure cutoff for nitrous
RPM window for nitrous
purge solenoid
possibly a progressive nitrous controller
Mount the Data logger where I can see it
Strut brace
Get a 4.5" filter so I can finally install my MAF adapter
Install test pipe...

On my 2 day old Stealth, it's already:
Polish faded paint (done)
small windshield chip
Oil/filter
tune up
alignment
Brakes
2nd gear synchro
Find Trans leak and fix
Find oil leak and fix
Rearview mirror
Stereo
Stereo antenna
Shifter boot ring
Radar detector mount and wiring
Ash tray
Connect washer nozzles and hope they work
99 front bumper
Race a 95 Mustang GT

(I am probably forgetting crap, but I'm tired now that it's time to get up... LMAO)

Haha, overlooked this one. Made a Spring to-do list recently.
My list is almost this long and I only have 2 months to finish it all. :(

[Omega-Tron]

Since the car is finally drivable I've started making my list:

This spring/summer/fall:
- Install battery strap (didn't come with one but I have one on order).
- Install low beam HID kit (ordered)
- Swap out standard intercooler piping hose clamps with stainless steel t-bolt hose clamps
- Redo subwoofer (currently an Infinity Basslink that doesn't allow the glass roof to stow and has a cut up floor)
- Clean up engine bay
- Replace various exterior trim pieces that have rubber rot.
- Swap existing Alpine head unit for something with more bells and whistles and more sound quality

Further down the road (maybe later this year or beginning of next year if things go right):
- 99 front bumper, bumper inserts, corner lights
- Repaint car