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 Post subject: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:27 am 
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What's everyone doing for the winter? Any big undertakings for your Z's or other cars?
I'm planning on cleaning up my engine bay and working on my leaky manifolds and may even play with some SU carbs.
I still need to do some wiring for my lights as well.
What's everyone up to?


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Mon Oct 27, 2014 10:30 am 
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Location: Somers CT
For me a suspension overhaul is in order. Working on getting the bushings lined up and planning on cleaning and painting everything as it goes back together. 8)

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75' - 280Z - HLS30203249 - #304 Gold Metallic (stockish)
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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 7:14 am 
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Location: Webster, NY
240Z: Sourcing disconnected power lead for blower motor, replacing heater hoses with OEM.
300ZX: Oil pan gasket, repainting/powdercoading various engine bits.

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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 6:35 pm 
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Location: danbury ct
Z32 - Plan on having it painted (super white again) and upgrading the turbos

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1991 White 300zx TT
2014 Magma Red 370Z Touring/Sport


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Tue Oct 28, 2014 8:06 pm 
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Location: Lebanon CT
I have 2 timing belt projects due (along with associated adders like water pumps, plugs, wires etc) to do on my 87 NA and 91 TT. :| I have recently received all the parts needed (assuming I figured out all I needed :shock: ... With help from Billy B at Courtesy :thumbs_up: ) so may not have many more excuses once a few house needs and winter preps have been dealt with. :oops: Since they will be effectively winter projects I may also first do some added insulation along with more wiring for some heaters bought last spring. :roll: Guess we'll ZZZ?!

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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:29 am 
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You just reminded me that I want to check out the timing on my car. I tried looking into it last year but never figured it out. I'll have to do some more research and take another stab at it.

What do you guys do to winterize your cars? Do you just blow out the fuel lines and put it on jack stands?


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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 7:44 am 
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Mine gets covered and goes in the garage, my Toyota Truck stays outside for the winter.
I will start it every few weeks during the winter.

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Somers CT



75' - 280Z - HLS30203249 - #304 Gold Metallic (stockish)
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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Wed Oct 29, 2014 6:37 pm 
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Location: Enfield, CT
Just finishing suspension and brake upgrades. With a little luck, should be back on the road by Friday.
Installed full Prothane suspension kit
" new Bilsteins on 4 corners
" new Eibach springs F/R
" new Poly spring insulators F/R
" new strut mounts and insulators
" reman loaded calipers F/R
" new clutch master and slave
" new bj's, i/o tie rods
........... Winter!

Dick Turney
Enfield
86na
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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 7:53 am 
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Location: Webster, NY
Winter Storage TIPS: viewtopic.php?f=10&t=8518

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 Post subject: Re: Winter Projects?
PostPosted: Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:53 am 
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Location: Orange, CT
Still working on the rear suspension/drivetrain, then corrosion prevention.

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