Plans for winter.
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From: GTOWN OH
Plans for winter.
Here are my plans for my vette over the winter.
1. Coil-over adjustable shocks
2. Poly- Urethane bushings
3. Cabon fiber interior kit
4. New carpet
5. New leather seats with custom stiching in the headrest ( fathers intials)
6. Hooker long tube headers
7. New exhaust ( magnaflow or corsa )
Sounds like a lot, hopefully it wont be too bad!!!
1. Coil-over adjustable shocks
2. Poly- Urethane bushings
3. Cabon fiber interior kit
4. New carpet
5. New leather seats with custom stiching in the headrest ( fathers intials)
6. Hooker long tube headers
7. New exhaust ( magnaflow or corsa )
Sounds like a lot, hopefully it wont be too bad!!!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Easley SC
Sounds like an awesome plan! Last Winter I did a complete brake overhaul; that was fun. This winter, I am getting a few minor paint blemishes re-sprayed. I would also like to get some new Hooker headers for the Vette. Being 17 really puts a damper in my budget, but I do what I can with what I have.
Drifting
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From: Sparta Mo.
This year, all I'm gonna do with the C-4 is keep it clean.
I may add to the Corvette stable by two this weekend. I'm supposed to look at two C-3's. A '79 and an '80. The '79 is the parts for the '80.
IF I get them, the list of things to do will be quite long.
I may add to the Corvette stable by two this weekend. I'm supposed to look at two C-3's. A '79 and an '80. The '79 is the parts for the '80.
IF I get them, the list of things to do will be quite long.
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Sounds like an awesome plan! Last Winter I did a complete brake overhaul; that was fun. This winter, I am getting a few minor paint blemishes re-sprayed. I would also like to get some new Hooker headers for the Vette. Being 17 really puts a damper in my budget, but I do what I can with what I have.
Racer
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From: Morehead Ky
Being a new C4 owner, my winter projects are changing the transmission fliud and filter. Change the break fluid, and new plugs and wires. The PO flushed the radiator last year and the oil was just changed.
Steve
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Racer
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From: Lebbrownsville Indiana
Got myself a long list as well....
Brakes
Hawk HPS Pads
Rotors
SS lines
fluid flush
Suspension
Bushings.... all of them.
Koni's
Maintenance
All fluids changed again.
Tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor)
VC Gaskets
general clean up.
After winter, I hope to start the process of putting together all the parts for an engine rebuild. If it holds together until next fall I'll rebuild it next winter and swap to a T-5 at the same time. If not... well we'll see.
Brakes
Hawk HPS Pads
Rotors
SS lines
fluid flush
Suspension
Bushings.... all of them.
Koni's
Maintenance
All fluids changed again.
Tune up (plugs, wires, cap, rotor)
VC Gaskets
general clean up.
After winter, I hope to start the process of putting together all the parts for an engine rebuild. If it holds together until next fall I'll rebuild it next winter and swap to a T-5 at the same time. If not... well we'll see.
Le Mans Master
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From: Homestead Fl
St. Jude Donor '06-'07-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14
Finally winter is here. The heat and humidity dissipate. I can drop the tops on the verts, take off the top on the coupe , turn off the A/Cs and cruise, cruise, cruise. I love Florida winters. Take some trips down to the Keys or just a ride to the local hamburger joint for an occasional car show. Life is good.
Drifting
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From: Newark, New Jersey
Burning Brakes
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From: Tacoma Washington
Line Wheel wells
Replace weather stripping
Powder coat/Rechrome wheels
Replace stereo and speakers
Polish
Paint windshield Surround
Replace radio bezel
Replace Headlight switch
Replace Shifter Console
Replace DS window stop
Touch up DS B Pillar
Replace all coolant lines
Flush Brake Fluid
Not really a winter list since I drive my car almost every day. Just a to do list. I am also trying to figure out how to talk the wife into letting my get the front end repainted.
Replace weather stripping
Powder coat/Rechrome wheels
Replace stereo and speakers
Polish
Paint windshield Surround
Replace radio bezel
Replace Headlight switch
Replace Shifter Console
Replace DS window stop
Touch up DS B Pillar
Replace all coolant lines
Flush Brake Fluid
Not really a winter list since I drive my car almost every day. Just a to do list. I am also trying to figure out how to talk the wife into letting my get the front end repainted.
Drifting
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From: woodbury new jersey
Sounds like an awesome plan! Last Winter I did a complete brake overhaul; that was fun. This winter, I am getting a few minor paint blemishes re-sprayed. I would also like to get some new Hooker headers for the Vette. Being 17 really puts a damper in my budget, but I do what I can with what I have.
1)change ball joints/tie rods
2)upgrade to c5 brakes
3)new black c6 z06 rims
4)lower the car
5)all poly bushings
6)shocks, bigger sway bars
7) dump the spare tire, radio, an more things i find unecesary.
big list, and budget probablly wont allow for all of it, but thats the plan
Drifting
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From: NJ
My List
1. Install C6 Z06 rear brake calipers & rotors (fronts are done)
2. Install a new custom hood (my own design & build)
3. Install new custom tire delete bracket
4. Install new custom sill protectors
5. Install new coilover suspension ( using CT Machining relocation brackets)
6. polish, polish, & wax, wax
7.
1. Install C6 Z06 rear brake calipers & rotors (fronts are done)
2. Install a new custom hood (my own design & build)
3. Install new custom tire delete bracket
4. Install new custom sill protectors
5. Install new coilover suspension ( using CT Machining relocation brackets)
6. polish, polish, & wax, wax
7.
Le Mans Master
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From: Hellinois
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