Midwest RX-7 Forum Serving KY, IN, IL, MO, MI, WI, IA, MN, ND, SD, NE, KS

Midwest: "what are you doing to your Rx7 this Winter"?

Old 11-15-14, 11:15 PM
  #1  
Rotary Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
archaphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: bloomington, mn
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Midwest: "what are you doing to your Rx7 this Winter"?

Well guys, it is that time of the year again. Time to put the toys away. What are you doing to your Rx7 over the winter months?

I am keeping my winter low key and saving this year, Car is running good.
Old 11-17-14, 07:28 PM
  #2  
Full Member

iTrader: (1)
 
Murilli's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2013
Location: Michigan
Posts: 240
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
Plan on Mega-squirting, and port matching the intake, if I get time.
Old 11-17-14, 09:11 PM
  #3  
Urban Combat Vet

iTrader: (16)
 
Sgtblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mid-west
Posts: 12,011
Received 862 Likes on 611 Posts
Need to keep as much under the wife's radar as I can. So pumping up the Paypal account for a new set of summer street tires and a set R compounds for autocross. And renewing my SCCA membership after a hiatus.
Old 11-17-14, 09:16 PM
  #4  
NEED A MARIAH HATCH BADLY

 
StumpDrummer's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Louisiana USA
Posts: 113
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Imma Drive Mine!!! Love livin in Louisiana where we Deer Hunt in January in shorts and a T-Shirt!!
Old 11-17-14, 09:25 PM
  #5  
Junior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
NeedToSellMyCar's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 36
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I plan on new paint, oil cooler, a set of wheels. Maybe a brake upgrade.
Old 11-17-14, 11:15 PM
  #6  
Moderator

iTrader: (25)
 
Spirit-RE's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2008
Location: Whitewater, WI
Posts: 2,940
Received 36 Likes on 21 Posts
I should really pull the motor out. I think I'm going to pull the motor out.
Old 11-18-14, 09:30 AM
  #7  
Up and Running again.
iTrader: (1)
 
JDP6693's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2011
Location: Lawrence, KS
Posts: 234
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Pullin the motor for rats nest/vacuum line repairs and 5th/6th port check, exedy clutch, front end body work, stereo re-wire and front suspension, plus brakes all around if I get to it. And maybe I'll wash the pig.
Old 11-18-14, 03:19 PM
  #8  
Boilermakers!

iTrader: (157)
 
ZE Power MX6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 3,675
Received 356 Likes on 261 Posts
Put it under a cover.
Old 11-18-14, 05:08 PM
  #9  
Rotary Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
archaphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: bloomington, mn
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
Put it under a cover.
right there with you brother
Old 11-18-14, 07:38 PM
  #10  
Urban Combat Vet

iTrader: (16)
 
Sgtblue's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Mid-west
Posts: 12,011
Received 862 Likes on 611 Posts
Cool

^Mine's been there for about three weeks already.
Old 11-19-14, 09:05 AM
  #11  
roTAR needz fundZ

iTrader: (1)
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Freeland, MI
Posts: 2,614
Likes: 0
Received 31 Likes on 31 Posts
I really should pull the motor, rebuild my other one, drop that in, replace misc plastics (damn maroon interior) and fix uo a T2 hood i ha e and slap it on, rebuild the suspension, replace the clutch

All costs $$$$ that i don't have extra of right now
Old 11-19-14, 11:03 AM
  #12  
Full Member

iTrader: (5)
 
moneypitracing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Harmony MN
Posts: 105
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Single turbo, R1 oil coolers, and hopefully a new bumper and hood if the wife allows it.
Old 11-20-14, 10:10 AM
  #13  
Senior Member

iTrader: (3)
 
CaptainKRM's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Land o Lakes, FL
Posts: 461
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
both my SE and T2 are wrapped up in storage. i should really motivate myself to work on the T2 though so its ready to hit the street next spring.
Old 11-20-14, 10:12 PM
  #14  
Autox the Rx

iTrader: (11)
 
MazdaAspec's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: ND
Posts: 140
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
just hunting for a fuel system to get mine one step closer to running. she has not been turned over for little over 2 years and I have owned it for 3 years. Dam you single turbo swap, why you cost me so much money!
Old 11-21-14, 06:40 PM
  #15  
Rotary Enthusiast
Thread Starter
iTrader: (1)
 
archaphil's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: bloomington, mn
Posts: 1,100
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
You know, I may get an itch and tear down my spare S5 Turbo ii engine and start prepping it for rebuild. I also planned on restoring the front end /upgrading the front end suspension to match the rear on my GXL. But I am doing a bunch of house projects this winter and may leave all that stuff till spring.

I am putting away a little money each month right now for a nice set of wheels for the FC. At 34k original miles, it deserves some clean shoes to match the skirt.

Just thankful to have a heated well lit garage in my life and right downstairs.
Old 11-21-14, 06:55 PM
  #16  
Full Member

iTrader: (5)
 
moneypitracing's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Harmony MN
Posts: 105
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I forgot I also need to install new pillow ball bushings, since I snapped an axle last time I was at the track due to wheel hop
Old 11-25-14, 02:45 AM
  #17  
Senior Member

iTrader: (5)
 
hectik1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 250
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Looking for a rear seat....
Old 11-26-14, 04:07 PM
  #18  
roTAR needz fundZ

iTrader: (1)
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Freeland, MI
Posts: 2,614
Likes: 0
Received 31 Likes on 31 Posts
Originally Posted by hectik1
Looking for a rear seat....
If you got red rear bins, i have a red rear seat
Old 12-02-14, 08:23 PM
  #19  
Stewiefied Racing CEO

iTrader: (36)
 
rotorhead_izzy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Kenosha area, WI
Posts: 1,848
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
i'll be putting a rotaryextreme vmount kit on my autox 6 port turbo fc, and then all of the parts that come off of that go onto my race port t2
Old 12-05-14, 12:31 PM
  #20  
Bacon Bits!

iTrader: (4)
 
StrandedRX's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2012
Location: Salt Lake City
Posts: 186
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Sourcing parts for t2 swap, rebuilding and porting t2 engine for installation in the spring. Chassis will just have to sit out in the weather unfortunately.
Old 12-11-14, 09:48 AM
  #21  
Senior Member

iTrader: (5)
 
hectik1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 250
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by lduley
If you got red rear bins, i have a red rear seat
I don't have anything in the back. Was thinking about bins, but really want a rear seat because I would to take my wife and daughter out in this car.
Old 12-11-14, 12:49 PM
  #22  
roTAR needz fundZ

iTrader: (1)
 
Join Date: Aug 2002
Location: Freeland, MI
Posts: 2,614
Likes: 0
Received 31 Likes on 31 Posts
Dang, i hate the rear seat, pointless and gaudy looking IMO, i'd love to find some bins, but of course i have to have one of the rarest interior colors
Old 12-13-14, 08:28 AM
  #23  
Stewiefied Racing CEO

iTrader: (36)
 
rotorhead_izzy's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Kenosha area, WI
Posts: 1,848
Received 24 Likes on 16 Posts
I may have some red bins in my storage unit. I'll check later today
Old 12-16-14, 09:41 PM
  #24  
Resident Rotard

 
slitherz90gxl's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Belleville, Illinois
Posts: 908
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Selling it. ;_;
Old 12-18-14, 10:48 AM
  #25  
Senior Member

iTrader: (5)
 
hectik1's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2011
Location: Villa Park, IL
Posts: 250
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Originally Posted by lduley
Dang, i hate the rear seat, pointless and gaudy looking IMO, i'd love to find some bins, but of course i have to have one of the rarest interior colors
If you find some bins, I would buy your rear seat.

Thread Tools
Search this Thread
Quick Reply: Midwest: "what are you doing to your Rx7 this Winter"?



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 04:15 PM.