SW Ohio Spring 2012 Mod Day & Car Show

[heinzd01]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

I was talking to Kris and we are trying to figure out Mod Day driving arrangements and details.

Are we planning on a half day of mods then heading to check out the speed challenge? Just trying to figure out when she wants to come... She's not riding with me as its wise for her to have her car in case she needs to leave. Plus Cheryl (Mrs. JD) may want to bail too...

Any thoughts?

If we are still doing an oil change for the Honda, we can do it early so that Kris can leave any time.

I was thinking of playing the speed challenge by ear. I'd like to see a more detailed schedule of the speed challenge for both Saturday & Sunday. If we finish early Sat, perhaps those interested could head to the event (if is over at 6 PM). If there are interesting events on Sunday, I might also go.

Details on the speed challenge I've found so far:

http://ecta-lsr.net/?page_id=27

http://ecta-lsr.net/?page_id=678

http://ecta-lsr.net/?page_id=30

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by heinzd01

If we are still doing an oil change for the Honda, we can do it early so that Kris can leave any time.

I was thinking of playing the speed challenge by ear. I'd like to see a more detailed schedule of the speed challenge for both Saturday & Sunday. If we finish early Sat, perhaps those interested could head to the event. If there are interesting events on Sunday, I might also go.

I am going to take it on the chin and let the dealer change it. If we let them maintain it, its a lifetime/unlimited mileage powertrain warranty.

[MS3DALE]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

Now where is my oil cap!?!?!

Its on its way,I had one on stock

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by MS3DALE

Its on its way,I had one on stock

Sweet! Any you know I was joking!!! Lol

Mines not leaking as bad as some but def leaking.

Thanks again, Rich


Sent while on baby duty.... please sleep

[cntryman77]

just looked at the first page...oppps...change my mods to none...I'm not sure if I'll have anything to do, but I will be there for sure...depends on funds between now & then

[IROCanSS]

STB arrived today! Dad is coming to visit Wednesday... probably do a little father son modding.

I swear I wont install the DS though. Must.Wait.For.Lift!

[GC-Camaro]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

STB arrived today! Dad is coming to visit Wednesday... probably do a little father son modding.

I swear I wont install the DS though. Must.Wait.For.Lift!

Can your Dad stay for Mod day?

[IROCanSS]

Originally Posted by GC-Camaro

Can your Dad stay for Mod day?

No, he will need to go back to work. He took off a few days to come see William.

[bhall82]

Originally Posted by IROCanSS

STB arrived today! Dad is coming to visit Wednesday... probably do a little father son modding.

I swear I wont install the DS though. Must.Wait.For.Lift!

Man you don't need no stinking lift.


Besides those things have a shelf life. If the just sit the seals go bad and leak yada yada yada

[bhall82]

hell if you aren't gonna use justsend it back to me

[IROCanSS]

LOL! Oh, its going on... April 28th at the absolute latest!

[velociSSimo]

I know opinions are like SSholes, but I'd like to here some anyways! I'm debating on some suspension mods (sways/traling arms/tie rods/bushings/etc). Probably not gonna be able to swing all of them this spring. What order of importance would you place these in? And I have some questions like... do I need rear tie rods now? do I need all the bushings? etc?

End goals (for now)... 1) reduce wheel hop 2) improve overall driving experience

[IROCanSS]

For us posers, it doesnt really matter what order you do them in. It really depends what you REALLY want. I did everything in pieces, one at a time.

If you want the most apparent mod, do the sway bars. It really tightens up the car. So do the bushings. If you're on a budget just do the inserts. I am totally happy with them. As far as trailing arms and toe bars... I have had them since the car was new. They were actually my first mod. I guess they reduce wheel hop... My car never does it. so

If it were my money... and we know its not... I would do:

1. sways and end links
2. bushings (full or inserts)
3. trailing arms
4. toe bars


My next thing is engine mounts but I wont buy Pfadt so I am waiting on BMR...

[gahammerle]

I agree with J's list - except I don't have sways - yet so I can't comment on those. Well I could comment, but it would be an uninformed opinion. Wait - isn't that what most postings on this forum are?

The inserts made a noticeable difference in both handling and takeoff. The trailing arms & toe rods made takeoffs even better. I recommend the Pedders Street I so you get the front inserts too - they help with steering response especially when braking.