The weather was so nice Sunday the wife and I took the first ride to Starbucks. All the little tweaks that I worked on over the long winter were proven out.
The car drove great, I really missed it, what a blast!
Jerome
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The weather was so nice Sunday the wife and I took the first ride to Starbucks. All the little tweaks that I worked on over the long winter were proven out.
The car drove great, I really missed it, what a blast!
Jerome
The car drove great, I really missed it, what a blast!
Jerome
I'm jealous, mine's still up on jackstands. What kinds of tweaks did you do over the winter?
Nice here too...went out for a jaunt myself! Cool man!
BD
BD
Yup, had my car out on the weekend also. Drove to the Canadian Warplane Heritage Museum for a nice look around.
Today was my first real drive. I drove to a state inspection on my way to work. They found that my upper control arm was loose. I quickly drove home and tightened the offending bolt, returned for a passed inspection sticker.
I arrived at work 1 1/2 hours late. I told my boss I had car troubles. He said the only trouble was that I drove the Speedster.
After a very cold winter and the first engine pull in 15 years, I finally have no oil leaks. I also repaired a leaking axle seal. The engine finally gets a temp reading in 30 degree weather. Much better heat.
Let's drive.
I arrived at work 1 1/2 hours late. I told my boss I had car troubles. He said the only trouble was that I drove the Speedster.
After a very cold winter and the first engine pull in 15 years, I finally have no oil leaks. I also repaired a leaking axle seal. The engine finally gets a temp reading in 30 degree weather. Much better heat.
Let's drive.
I lowered the seats about 2". Cut out the fiberglass floor pan, created new sheetmetal inserts and welded new seat brackets in.
Fixed a couple of leaks in the lines I ran for my external oil cooler.
Adjusted rear brakes and e-brake. Found a loose bolt in the pitman arm (yikes!). Brakes and steering now very crisp and responsive.
I found out last summer driving to the inspection station that there was a big opening where water would splash off the wheel and under the dash (yikes again!) I fabricated some panels to cover the opening.
Installed a "Punch Link" that connects my amps together into one continous heat sink with a funky little voltage meter and leds that dance with the bass. I also spent many nights tuning and playing with the sound system to see how loud and clear I could get it.
Owning a Speedster can be a great cure for cabin fever!
Next winter I think I will detail the engine compartment.
Jerome
Fixed a couple of leaks in the lines I ran for my external oil cooler.
Adjusted rear brakes and e-brake. Found a loose bolt in the pitman arm (yikes!). Brakes and steering now very crisp and responsive.
I found out last summer driving to the inspection station that there was a big opening where water would splash off the wheel and under the dash (yikes again!) I fabricated some panels to cover the opening.
Installed a "Punch Link" that connects my amps together into one continous heat sink with a funky little voltage meter and leds that dance with the bass. I also spent many nights tuning and playing with the sound system to see how loud and clear I could get it.
Owning a Speedster can be a great cure for cabin fever!
Next winter I think I will detail the engine compartment.
Jerome
Drove mine down to the DOT guy got my title finally and then drove it to the mechanic for full inspection and tune-up and recommended 25k items. The car is running better the more I drive it, but I want someone to show me how to time it and general maintenance.