Pass the Smoke Lens please!!!

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Went to the local pik n pull this weekend and grabbed some much needed parts:

-Driver and Passenger side Regulators
-Door panel speaker covers Gray... My interior is black but these actually look nice.
-threw in a free OEM radio since I didnt have one. It's fcked but at least it somewhat works, plus my dome lights actually work again...its a PITA for that not to work.
-ordered OEM drivers side front sash for the window bc mine is shot (didnt trust off the PNP car)
-ordered my new deck Alpine CDE-124SXM
-ordered my EXEDY OEM Cluch kit
-ordered EXEDY 10.9lb flywheel
-fresh new rubber installed
-alignment
-replacement of window regulators, both worked. Drivers side is f-ed passenger is great
-changed my oil
-quick detail
-drove her around for a bit.
-realized that my car is averaging 32 mpg since replacement of 02 sensor
-My AC went out.

 

Sounds like you got a lot done!

1. Sick. I miss seeing that type of mileage. *sigh*
2. Good riddance! Yank that sum-bish out. I know you are in Texas, but A/C technically slows you down, and clutters your engine bay up. Also, who is going to complain about the heat? Not you... you are clearly not a female. Deal with it. lol j/k

To keep with the thread topic, this is what I did over the weekend/today.
-Installed my Honda Access window visors
-Confirmed bolt size for my alternator to order something longer and that will lock against my alt. bracket preventing it from vibrating loose.

I plan on cleaning up wiring in the car tonight, and reinstalling my SI cluster. I can't stand the look of the OEM cluster nowadays.

 

1. Sick. I miss seeing that type of mileage. *sigh*
2. Good riddance! Yank that sum-bish out. I know you are in Texas, but A/C technically slows you down, and clutters your engine bay up. Also, who is going to complain about the heat? Not you... you are clearly not a female. Deal with it. lol j/k

1. Yea major improvement... I will tell you that with a bad 02 sensor it ran like crap and was averaging 20-22mpg. It was a PITA to replace because the previous owner quicksteeled the damn threads. Had to go tap the header back out but fit nice n snug.
2. I really wish that I could delete the A/C but unfortunately have kiddos Its next on the agenda...

Now for my update today-
-Recieved radio in the mail yesterday but put install on hold (adding more stuff)
-Ordered Alpine Type S 6.5 in for the front
-now that I have a factory radio, I am getting the keyless working again (ordered fob)
-Ordered 30 feet of Edead V1 for soundproofing doors and trunk
-ordered the right harness for keeping the factory radio tucked behind the dash (thats why I am waiting on the install)
-checked my AC and the compressor is not engaging... going to start my troubleshoot this weekend
-contemplating removing power steering and converting to non power. Now that the car is properly aligned it feels like my car floats bc the power steering is too strong... feels like oversteer
-still waiting for the damn sash to come in and rain is coming.

 

I haz a 5 year old If they never get used to the luxury, they won't mind My son loves my car and asks to help me work on it.

I didn't do anything yesterday, but I got everything done I planned on doing two nights ago. Thankfully, we are having a nice warm 60° F week in the NE during the middle of November!

Today/tonight, I plan on:

- buying replacement axles (boot tore on passenger side inner)
- cleaning up the wiring for A/C which is sitting in my grille currently
- Labeling all wires under the steering wheel panel beginning the complete wiring overhaul under there. All of the gauges and extra things I installed have wires just thrown in there. Looks terrible IMO. I plan on making one big wire loom for all of this stuff (gauges, steering column lights, ashtray wiring, and power fold mirrors when I actually get around to them)

 

Alright, recent update:

-put in my new deck (alpine cde-124SXM), and tucked the factory deck back in the dash in order to keep dome light working.
-keyless fob came in the mail and realized that the damn deck will not go into program mode. (checked all wires and all fuses) wasted 28 bucks. I did however clean up the rats nest of wires behind the dash (previous idiot owner)
-realized that I had bad toe/camber wear on my front right tire and should have replaced when I got the other tires and got an alignment... didnt even cross my mind. I was trying to troubleshoot why my car was still pulling and bouncing mildly to the right. (problem located and am getting another new tire this weekend)
-alpine type s 6.5 components came in the mail today. Awaiting install.
-Front left front sash came in the mail and installed. Now both of my windows are functioning fully and properly.
-added a quart of oil because level was low
-fully detailed interior and exterior

Still need to:
- install speakers
- get new fr tire
- order and install FL halfshaft
- drain and change transmission oil and replace with Synchromesh
- adjust valve lash
- wait for my Edead sound dampener to come in (back ordered to mid december)
- polish the fat fives
- remove old window tint and get new tint job
- order necessities to redo the headliner and sun visors
- order plastic adhesive spray paint to paint my upper trim black to match the dash
- order touch up pen to detail all the rock chips and dings on the car
- await order of Shin Etzu to properly grease the window tracks, and weather stripping
- save $$$ to order Tokico Illumina Shocks to match my Tein S tech springs. (factory is blown)

side note: enjoying the hell out of Pandora through my iphone on new deck, and my car is now averaging 42mpg

 

Finally cleaned my dirty wheels. Cv boot ripped and got axle grease everywhere along with brake dust.

 

Took pics of her since it is a nice sunny day down here in South Florida.

 

Today I backed up into a Nissan Minitruck. Got a nasty paint scratch. I also sold y 17 inch wheels in the sig and got some del Sol Skinny fives. How much do you think they will sell for? Trying to get Rota's

 

Refilled my car with brake fluid.
Checked tire psi.