Make a list
Sometimes I just need to write down what is going on and that helps me focus on what needs to be address and how. The past 3 years have been fully of annoyance and disappointment, but also the changes that made it better.
CARSHOWS
I wasn’t planning to enter some events this year, but I decided to do JCCS and Nissfest (same weekend, different days) and I was invited to JAI as well.
Hopefully Project Leopard can be done by that time (it is currently July 19th and JCCS/Nissfest are in October) and so I can swap cars out if I need too. I do want to Autofashion’s VIPfest as well.
Convertible – 2024
This year (2023) I won’t be able to touch my convertible. Usually, I’ll go there for a few days, but it’s not gonna happen this year. The vert is low priority, but once I get done with other 2, I’ll focus on that too!
VIP DIPLOMAT
- Adjust the toe – it has been off since last year
- Adjust the height – it is slammed and I am not into it.
- Replace with ABS knuckles and hubs
- Install steering wheel
- Install pedals
- Cleaning up the body kit a bit.
- Just changed oil
- Changed transmission fluid due to a leak at the drain bolt. Needed a new crush washer and drain bolt
- Fine tune the dash kit and paint marble
- Figure what to do with the interior window trim – cloth or paint marble
Project Leopard
- Pick up this weekend from Sakura Garage/AZ and bring to LA. (update – Sakura Garbage failed AGAIN!)
- Hung said he will finish up the wiring.
- Tidy up the engine bay: fuel lines, engine harness, bolt down everything and fluids.
- Sid said he will get his homie to do the exhaust
- Tune the engine
- Wire up the digital dash and other gauges
- Install other interior pieces
- Thrash Racing seats arrive in August
MCR30 Estima
This van is still in Japan and I plan to get everything done in the next few months. I’m just making sure the Project Car has the budget to finish up.
- Paperwork
- Talk to logistics company (Vancouver BC)
- Transport to Canada
- Cooling system refresh (thermostat was bad) do in Japan
- Maybe get some extra parts/ wheels installed.
Mazda Porter
Suenaga-san said I could have his Suzuki Every, but since it is rough condition, he said he will give me his Mazda Porter, which is really clean!
