Since most of us have put away our cars for the winter. It's time for winter mods and changes.

I"ll be removing my ricer A-pillar pod along with the gauges and putting them in the center speaker position.

Changing out my couplers to black instead of blue.

 

I have to replace the left rear corner of my truck box, there is a seam there, was repaired previously, no seam sealer was used, and the seam rusted out. Luckily I can still get that corner piece from Mazda, just have to get off my butt and learn how to install it correctly.

After that, I want to get my Pathfinder rear axle installed. This is on a B2200,, the Pathfinder axle is a 9.25" ring gear, LSD, disc brakes, and a 4.65 gear ratio, and has the same 6-bolt wheel pattern. Going to keep my stock leafs, just weld on some leaf perches. This axle has a speed sensor, so I can start using the launch control features of my Adaptronic ECU with this axle too.

I also hope to install my S4/S5 TII hybrid motor in the truck, to replace the S4 NA 6-port. Will be running it without the turbo to start with, until I get the parts to turbo it, like a larger exhaust system, etc...

 

Coilovers and sway bars.

 

Install new re- leathered seat with custom logo. So nice. Brand new seats. Install robxx7 front lip. Tie in fuel pressure sensor to adaptonic. Maybe some new ev14 fuel injectors if I think it's worth it.

Still ll want big brake kit and suspension.

 

So nice.

 

^ nice, who did the seats? i need to address mine at some point, they are starting to stab me

i've got:
-suspension: coilovers, all bushings, ball joints and tie rods, wheel bearings, whatever else i find that needs replacement. cleaning and shining everything up as I go too
-v-mount with FD upper intake manifold/TB
-FFE trigger kit
-finish stereo stuff

 

Do tell

 

Fix all of the previous two owner's mess ups:

What i've done already:
Coilovers
Rear Sway bar mounts
Replace passenger door handle
Fix speedo
Replace cluster hood
De-rice interior paint
Fix hvac panel
Rebuild engine
Resonated mid pipe
New exhaust
Wrap exhaust
Replace fender liners
Reinstall ash tray


What I have left to do:
Put engine back in car
Fix radiator hoses
Duct v-mount
Duct turbo inlet
Fix exposed & loose positive battery cables
Clean engine bay
Install missing under body bracing
Secure power FC & commander
Methanol injection
Diff brace
Tranny brace
Replace broken defroster vent
APR mirrors (maybe)
Probably some more that I'm forgetting

Good thing that it's going to be a long winter

 

Need to replace all four injectors, flush the fuel system and replace both the in tank and post tank filters while checking the tank for goop.

 

2Din Nav
Boost Controller
Side mirrors maybe
New coupler
Heat shielding

 

Finish my car. LOL

- Put the bumpers/trim/sideskirts/diffuser/S5 tails on it
- Make the new lexan covers for the headlights
- Install the seats properly
- finish the Air to Water reservoir setup
- Install oil pressure/temp and water temp gauges
- Install sensor interface for ECU
- Actually get the computer reading the right temps and idling properly
- Install braided brake lines
- Get the suspension set up properly on the car

- A very very very good cleaning

 

^ right there with you.

93 MB
- Finish installing Haltech PS1000
- Remove twins and install IRP single kit
- Install FFE step up kit
- Remove aftermarket carpet and install OEM carpet
- Install interior
- Tune

93 BB
- Install FFE Step Up kit
- Install PFC
- Tune

93 VR
- Remove short shifter and install OEM shifter
- Replace dash vents

All this before April...

sorry just realized this was in the Canadian section...

 

^^ No worries

I'm dealing with this mess

20161220_151421 by 7_rocket, on Flickr

 

Holy crap! Yeah, I'll pass on that.
Hope she gets put back together soon

 

Yea that does not look fun. I used flexible claw arm thing to help with wiring on the gauge center mount.

 

Well the car is all one color now, mostly. So I'm certainly making progress.

From this:


To this:

 

Innovative Interiors in Markham. Ask for Steve. 416-754-0061

 

Nice to see another one saved. There are none. I spend hours on 401 with millions of cars and you rarely see an FC. Might have seen two the past two years on the hwy. (Not counting meets)

 

..anyone know who can make a front sway bar?...
my 302'd FC is a little funky to fit a stock one in and the recommended E36 BMW sway is 2 inches too narrow.

 

Doing a battery relocation in the trunk and spiffying up the trunk after non working Bose system removal.

 

I have a list a mile long for the rx4. The rear axle and front suspension are already tore apart.
rebuild rear diff, sa 5 speed swap, raise front suspension by about 1.5", new front shocks, possibly some goodies from ttt for the front too, fix some electrical gremlins, fix fuel gauge, an fuel lines and fittings, possibly new wheels and tires, fix some small rust spots I found after I got it back from Joe (totally my fault didn't know they were there lol). Pretty sure there is more on my list too that's just what I can remember off hand.

 

Putting this thing together....finally
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Most of my stuff big stuff got installed in the fall before winter (engine, turbo, smart coils etc), but i still need to install a few more things

1) Shine auto side steps
2) Pro diffuser
3) Dump tubes on wastegate
4) New stereo deck
5) Dash Cam--- (Everyone should install one)
6) Planing on changing the bumper asap but haven't found one that i like other then 99 spec

Thats about it, but i know the list is going to grow lol

 

1) T3 Lower Control Arms & TC rods
2) T3 Upper and lower Trailing arms
3) Panhard/ lateral bar
4) Roll centre Adjusters
5) Side Mount Seat Rails

Maybe a LSD, and Rear Disc Brake Swap if there is time

 

maybe end of winter repairs but...

1) install used front strut assembly from GXL onto vert
2) Grand Marquis meshies and locate some tires i like
3) In the process finding a T2 hood
4) shampoo the damn carpet
5) figure out damn stupid crappy cold idle. it bounces up and down while cold and sounds as if its going to die before picking back up but it is fine when warm. already checked thermowax all is good, maybe ill just leave it since holding the throttle is a stop gap measure for now which is probably not a good idea