So anyone got any automotive plans for 2017?

[DEEZUZ]

lies

TPI LS1, that's all

 

[cap42]

I'd want to actually feel like I am making progress, that might mean finishing up the rust repair and moving onto another stage....

ya after more thought on this might be the more realistic plan this year.

 

[Bob Kazamakis]

ya after more thought on this might be the more realistic plan this year.

This is why my plans started with getting it out on the road and not bodywork/paint. I'd rather enjoy it with some rust then get pissed with it trying to replace quarter panels and whatnot. I will fix my core support soon though.

 

[RedBeard]

Get out to some more HPDE events. Which means I'll need to wrap the header and do a power steering cooler.

Maybe a BMW S1000R to replace the FZ-07.

If something else goes wrong with the focus though I'll probably jump into a new WRX.

 

[Grabber]

I want to paint my calipers & wheel hubs, add an intake/exhaust this year. We will see how it goes this year.

 

[chry*bmb]

Been contemplating on buying a 5spd set up just for...

***KOTS BANGER*** (New for 2017!!)

-26" Tire (any)
-Any "H" pattern manual trans
-Any foot operated, manual clutch
-Stock Suspension (F/R)
-NO wheelie bars
-Must have Doors
-1/4 mile
BUY IN: $200
PAY OUT: 80/20
Field Size: 8 min, 16 max

KOTS for the win

 

[chry*bmb]

So many projects...

I bought a new house and that's a project on it's own.

For the car scene, the GT500 needs a new rear end and an exhaust. Apparently making 150+ passes in a summer is a bad thing for a Mustang rear end. That'll probably happen this summer. I also bought a Foxbody and a 2016 Coyote motor. I'm targeting to be done with that car in 2018, so it should realistically be done in 2025 if I really push it...

house

 

[chry*bmb]

ok, so many ideas, so little time. ALWAYS an ever changing, never happy, must go faster and get more car parts.

#1 is brakes for me.
#2 tires
#3 fuel system ideas tossing around--> don't like my setup. So I'll stick with these for this year. Reality? It'll sit and only just get driven for fun. This winter was a few little things.

 

[RICH17]

Get Brian's car ready for Drag Week

 

[SirMarco]

Window Tint
Level Kit
Bigger Tires
Exhaust

 

[Pressure Ratio]

I have no plans yet. Which is unlike me. I think I am in the frame of mind of selling the GT and getting a different project.

Stickier tires for sure.

Maybe long tubes? Not sure about the $/hp value on that.

If you can install them yourself they are worth it for sure. Even if you go with one of the less costly options. Add in labor to install them and it starts to get expensive for the power you get. If the price of the headers and/or install are a put-off, get the MAK converter delete pipes installed. They are reasonably priced and have nice gains.

After 2yrs car is finally done, i just want to get out to meet some of you gheys

Whaaaa?

 

[Rent Free]

kill mode dat must be achieved.

2017 goal and 10s on corn should be doable enough.

From what I understand bigger stickies should be less shock on the drivetrain with more sidewall to flex too.

 

[1quick]

I have no plans yet. Which is unlike me. I think I am in the frame of mind of selling the GT and getting a different project.



If you can install them yourself they are worth it for sure. Even if you go with one of the less costly options. Add in labor to install them and it starts to get expensive for the power you get. If the price of the headers and/or install are a put-off, get the MAK converter delete pipes installed. They are reasonably priced and have nice gains.




Whaaaa?

I've actually thought about that mak kit, has anybody put a stock driver side manifold off a 14 on a s550 would be the cheapest option I could throw together a set of connection pipes with some mandrel bends and a couple flanges, I would think cat deletes would get me 30+ whp on my set up

 

[Outlaw]

Buy some. Create a thread. Sell them. Repeat.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

12 cylinder Oldsmobile

 

[Sprayin]

I'm looking at buying a cheap older (60-70s) car to dink around with/in. I've found a couple, but every time I see one I like it gets sold in like 12 hours.

Probably not going to touch the Mustang for the 3rd straight year. No point anymore.

 

[FESTER665]

Just get my heap on the road again will make me happy.

Funds for the T56 are still not there yet, but should be if all goes well. We'll see how much the tax return is.

 

[Turbocharged400sbc]

Just get my heap on the road again will make me happy.

Funds for the T56 are still not there yet, but should be if all goes well. We'll see how much the tax return is.

I'm so glad that all J Bigalow's car needs is tuning it the rest of the way.... And making a new housing for the rear end that is not warped.

Kevin's car is finishing the gear support and getting him to a Dyno...that way he can go ahead and park it and let it sit for another 6 years

 

[FESTER665]

I'm so glad that all J Bigalow's car needs is tuning it the rest of the way.... And making a new housing for the rear end that is not warped.

Kevin's car is finishing the gear support and getting him to a Dyno...that way he can go ahead and park it and let it sit for another 6 years

Yeah, the tuning is going to be a steep learning curve for me, I'm hoping the tune they sent based on all my specs will at least get it up and running then I can track down and fine tune from there.

 

[quikturbo]

Mostly likely just putting a 9" in it and putting on some different wheels, keep the currents for a slick and try to run bottom 11's. And enjoy!

 

[Primalzer]

Girlfriend's car needs rear brakes and some body work. Nothing too drastic, and I'm not looking for show quality or anything, just trying to get the deeper scratches done before the rust gets worse. Needs a good once over with some polish and maybe rubbing compound for some scuffs.

The Flex is still up in the air...big brake kit off the 2013+ SHO PP is likely going to be done (direct bolt on...$300 all in with new pads, rotors, calipers, and brackets...there's rumors you can even reuse the existing calipers)...still debating on whether to do the master cylinder too. Debating 3 BAR MAP and Livernois tune...car is plenty quick for me as is, but the stories I hear from tuned guys...hard to resist.

 

[Dave M]

Boss 302 intake is going on soon, and I'll be selling my 28" slicks and getting a set of 26's, and also kicking around the idea of a little bit of nitrous, since I'm not really into replacing the oil pump gears so I can run a blower, first world problems, I guess.

Really want to do a tune and downpipes on my MKT too, but don't want warranty issues, so I guess that will have to wait.

 

[Primalzer]

Really want to do a tune and downpipes on my MKT too, but don't want warranty issues, so I guess that will have to wait.

My dilemma as well

 

[Dave M]

I just had my PTU replaced under warranty, and that was enough to scare me for the moment.

 

[Primalzer]

Yeah, I'm under extended warranty...and I'm just waiting for the PDU or turbos to go. Did they quote you a price for the PDU if it wasn't under warranty?