The officially Official: To-Do List Thread DGRR 2014 Edition - Page 6

***TitaniumTT*** · 04-15-2014, 01:06 AM

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Originally Posted by JL1RX7

Better than some years. It has a motor in it and is painted.

this is very very true...

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Originally Posted by hades

But does the trans shift ?

I still don't have either of my trannies.... Parts have been cryoed so there's that.

estevan62274 · 04-15-2014, 10:44 AM

Waiting on some parts to arrive.

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djmtsu · 04-15-2014, 03:05 PM

Left rear caliper won't bleed.

FUCK.

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-15-2014, 04:57 PM

Damn son.

djmtsu · 04-15-2014, 06:22 PM

If it ain't one thing, its another. Spent most of the day trying to track down someone who could boil the fuel tank, or whatever. No luck. So, its a pressure washer and acetone for me.

Might need to buy stock in fuel filters.

rx7 vinnie · 04-15-2014, 07:08 PM

You're still in a better position than I am.....

FC Zach · 04-16-2014, 01:46 AM

Minor set-backs I've had recently:

The "painter" that sat on my car for 9 months and never started it occasionally like I had asked apparently never did and fried the battery using a jump box. I bought a new battery a few weeks ago. .

Then starter went went south too! I had to push start the car to get it home a couple weeks ago!

I got a replacement starter since mine was under warranty but that one wasn't any better than the one I took off (The battery was fully charged). Like DJ said "If it ain't one thing, its another." Although it would work most of the time it would just click. . click. click and never engage when I turned the key on other tries. The guys at the auto parts store were reluctant to replace it since it tested good on their fancy machine. . . Anyways I got the new one on and it works great!

Since I've replaced the battery I've noticed that the volt meter was lower than usual. This may explain why it took so long for my battery maintainer to completely charge the battery. While I was at Advance I had them check the alternator on that fancy machine but it didn't even recognize there was anything attached to it, assuming they didn't know what they were doing I just checked it once I got home after reassembling the car with the new starter. .

Sure enough! alternator dead too!!! What a great (expensive) day it was, I feel for anyone that has to replace a 3rd gen alternator because they're freaking expensive! You're looking at around $300 for a replacement! Not what I paid though, I luckily still know people that work for Advance so I got a "hook up", $190 out the door. Still expensive but better that what I was prepared to pay.

Anyways, , once all this is over with I hope it's just "check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids." like I had planned before.

darthrotary · 04-16-2014, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by djmtsu

Might need to buy stock in fuel filters.

There is always this too. I know about the no-no's of cross posting but it may help.

chibikougan · 04-16-2014, 07:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FC Zach

Minor set-backs I've had recently:

The "painter" that sat on my car for 9 months and never started it occasionally like I had asked apparently never did and fried the battery using a jump box. I bought a new battery a few weeks ago. .

Then starter went went south too! I had to push start the car to get it home a couple weeks ago!

I got a replacement starter since mine was under warranty but that one wasn't any better than the one I took off (The battery was fully charged). Like DJ said "If it ain't one thing, its another." Although it would work most of the time it would just click. . click. click and never engage when I turned the key on other tries. The guys at the auto parts store were reluctant to replace it since it tested good on their fancy machine. . . Anyways I got the new one on and it works great!

Since I've replaced the battery I've noticed that the volt meter was lower than usual. This may explain why it took so long for my battery maintainer to completely charge the battery. While I was at Advance I had them check the alternator on that fancy machine but it didn't even recognize there was anything attached to it, assuming they didn't know what they were doing I just checked it once I got home after reassembling the car with the new starter. .

Sure enough! alternator dead too!!! What a great (expensive) day it was, I feel for anyone that has to replace a 3rd gen alternator because they're freaking expensive! You're looking at around $300 for a replacement! Not what I paid though, I luckily still know people that work for Advance so I got a "hook up", $190 out the door. Still expensive but better that what I was prepared to pay.

Anyways, , once all this is over with I hope it's just "check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids." like I had planned before.

Or buy cleanable inline filters.

85rx-7gsl-se · 04-18-2014, 07:01 AM

So Weather Channel is saying 0-10% chance of rain on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I hope they are telling the truth.

reddozen · 04-18-2014, 09:01 AM

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Originally Posted by 85rx-7gsl-se

So Weather Channel is saying 0-10% chance of rain on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. I hope they are telling the truth.

Yea, it's been changing every couple hours... We'll see what it says like Tuesday.

djmtsu · 04-18-2014, 07:57 PM

I posted this in my Cosmo thread as well.

Wheels aren't supposed to ship until Tuesday, unless a miracle happens and they ship Monday. I stressed the importance to them, but I'm at their mercy.

So, chances are pretty good that the Cosmo won't make it this year. I am pretty crushed about it, but that at least gives me a year to make it look good. It is total rat rod status currently.

JL1RX7 · 04-19-2014, 06:06 PM

New shoes, washed, clayed, and one coat of wax down. Plugs and oil change and I will be ready!

***TitaniumTT*** · 04-20-2014, 03:09 AM

Blow..... Me.....

Remind me to yell at you for that clay bar thing..... And I'll give you some real products to try

JL1RX7 · 04-20-2014, 07:38 AM

What type of products we talking here?

04-15-2014, 10:44 AM	#77
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04-15-2014, 03:05 PM	#78
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Left rear caliper won't bleed. FUCK. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-15-2014, 06:22 PM	#80
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	If it ain't one thing, its another. Spent most of the day trying to track down someone who could boil the fuel tank, or whatever. No luck. So, its a pressure washer and acetone for me. Might need to buy stock in fuel filters. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-15-2014, 07:08 PM	#81
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04-16-2014, 01:46 AM	#82
FC Zach RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Eagleville, TN Posts: 2,267 Rep Power: 20	Minor set-backs I've had recently: The "painter" that sat on my car for 9 months and never started it occasionally like I had asked apparently never did and fried the battery using a jump box. I bought a new battery a few weeks ago. . Then starter went went south too! I had to push start the car to get it home a couple weeks ago! I got a replacement starter since mine was under warranty but that one wasn't any better than the one I took off (The battery was fully charged). Like DJ said "If it ain't one thing, its another." Although it would work most of the time it would just click. . click. click and never engage when I turned the key on other tries. The guys at the auto parts store were reluctant to replace it since it tested good on their fancy machine. . . Anyways I got the new one on and it works great! Since I've replaced the battery I've noticed that the volt meter was lower than usual. This may explain why it took so long for my battery maintainer to completely charge the battery. While I was at Advance I had them check the alternator on that fancy machine but it didn't even recognize there was anything attached to it, assuming they didn't know what they were doing I just checked it once I got home after reassembling the car with the new starter. . Sure enough! alternator dead too!!! What a great (expensive) day it was, I feel for anyone that has to replace a 3rd gen alternator because they're freaking expensive! You're looking at around $300 for a replacement! Not what I paid though, I luckily still know people that work for Advance so I got a "hook up", $190 out the door. Still expensive but better that what I was prepared to pay. Anyways, , once all this is over with I hope it's just "check air pressure/rotate tires, apply Auto wrap protective film to front of car and check/top off fluids." like I had planned before. __________________ 1993 Yamaha GTS1000 1992 Celica Turbo AllTrac 1987 RX7 Sport 1979 Yamaha G1, KM24 powered 1975 Dolmar KMS4 Last edited by FC Zach; 04-16-2014 at 01:48 AM.

04-18-2014, 07:57 PM	#87
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I posted this in my Cosmo thread as well. Wheels aren't supposed to ship until Tuesday, unless a miracle happens and they ship Monday. I stressed the importance to them, but I'm at their mercy. So, chances are pretty good that the Cosmo won't make it this year. I am pretty crushed about it, but that at least gives me a year to make it look good. It is total rat rod status currently. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-19-2014, 06:06 PM	#88
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	New shoes, washed, clayed, and one coat of wax down. Plugs and oil change and I will be ready!

04-20-2014, 03:09 AM	#89
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04-20-2014, 07:38 AM	#90
JL1RX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Front Royal, VA Posts: 487 Rep Power: 18	What type of products we talking here?