What's everybody's future plan for their car(s)?

[the Teuton]

1. Install trailer hitch on the Accord.

2. Drive car until it dies (probably not too far off)

3. Buy 90s Saab, rinse and repeat.

You bought an Accord?  I'm not sure I can be CarSPIN friends with you anymore. 

[J86]

You bought an Accord?  I'm not sure I can be CarSPIN friends with you anymore. 

Haha, it's the car I drove in high school.  My family's third car...when I went off to college my little brother took it, he's headed overseas in the fall so I'm taking it back.  Makes sense, because not only do I not have to buy my own car, I'll probably be able to scam not paying my insurance as well...

[the Teuton]

Haha, it's the car I drove in high school.  My family's third car...when I went off to college my little brother took it, he's headed overseas in the fall so I'm taking it back.  Makes sense, because not only do I not have to buy my own car, I'll probably be able to scam not paying my insurance as well...

Cheapskates in arms!  I'll let it slide.  :P

Can you really tow a boat with an Accord, though?

[J86]

Cheapskates in arms!  I'll let it slide.  :P

Can you really tow a boat with an Accord, though?

Well I towed it with a fwd Subaru that was three years older....it's gonna be interesting

[FlatBlackCaddy]

The 300ZX.

Intalling as we speak
-Upgraded intercoolers(2)
-Specialty Z 2.5" Split down pipes
-Stillen short throw shifter
Future plans
-Drive it more
-Try and squeeze a few more ponies out of it, i'd like to hit a nice round number of 500HP and be done.
Long term
-i'll probobly pull the motor and do a mild rebuild, slap on some larger turbo's and end up in
the 600-700HP neighborhood.

The EVO
I'm on the fence, i'll either do nothing to it, or
goto buschur racing and spend some money.
-Downpipe, and exhaust, a manual boost controller and a tune will put me in the
290-320WHP range. Which should be good for sub 4 second 0-60 blasts.

[Champ]

I did on Friday:
Oil change on the bike, lubed the chain.
I think I need to have the carbs adjusted?  It backfires some on decceleration.  Never owned anything with carbs before.

I just did last night:
Oil change
Fixed my broken fog light (rock broke the glass, $170 for a new one, ouch!)
New front rotors, pads (Akebono Euro ceramics no dust!) and all new synthetic brake fluid.
Wash.

Need to do:
Ride the bike to work!
Install my new Intercooler that is taking up space in my room by next wednesday (my race day in Michigan at Waterford Hills Raceway).

[S204STi]

The 300ZX.

Intalling as we speak
-Upgraded intercoolers(2)
-Specialty Z 2.5" Split down pipes
-Stillen short throw shifter
Future plans
-Drive it more
-Try and squeeze a few more ponies out of it, i'd like to hit a nice round number of 500HP and be done.
Long term
-i'll probobly pull the motor and do a mild rebuild, slap on some larger turbo's and end up in
the 600-700HP neighborhood.

The EVO
I'm on the fence, i'll either do nothing to it, or
goto buschur racing and spend some money.
-Downpipe, and exhaust, a manual boost controller and a tune will put me in the
290-320WHP range. Which should be good for sub 4 second 0-60 blasts.

Buschur Racing seems to have a very good rep in the Subaru community as well.  I like them.

[Onslaught]

Go cart

Get running again!


MX-5 (other Go Cart)

LSD
Turbo. If not then try and get some more power out of the asmatic Hamster motor with a better intake.
Leather up the Interior.
New headrest speakers
Make a iPod holder in the center arm rest that looks "factory"
And in a few years take it all apart and repaint the whole car and rebuild it.

[Danish]

Short term:
New headlights (possibly Xenons)
Wax/Detail entire car
Possibly new head unit/speakers/amplifier/cd changer

Long Term:
Sunami Turbo
NoS stickers
Spinner Hubcaps

[r0tor]

Having done my first real performance upgrade on my car with my new Ecstas, I've been inspired to put some other things on the list along with general maintenance down the line.
What is everybody else planning to do in terms of parts, tools and tweaks in the near or distant future? Here's what I've thought up so far:
1. Replace cap and rotor

3. Replace my brake rotors

might i offer you a suggestion for a couple more rotors? 

[The Bartender]

1993 Jeep Cherokee (210,000 miles)

Mild lift (2-3") so I can get slightly better off road tires under it.  Due to the age and mileage and the fact that this is still my primary personal car, I don't want to go real radical with the lift.

Overall cleaning and "spruce" up, new seals on some of the windows, replace some damaged or ripped off moldings, clean up some minor rust spots and fix a few minor dings and dents.

Winch

Add some !@#$%& to hooks.  I can't believe that a vehicle intended for off roading doesn't have tow hooks, especially a uni-body vehicle.


1986 Pontiac Grand Prix

Find someone who needs a car for cheap, basic transportation.  Sell car to them for $500 or so.


2005 Chevrolet Malibu. (Company lease car)

Drive until it has 75,000 miles on it, then let GEICO give me a replacement.  Hopefully said replacement will be a similar size car.

[3.0L V6]

1998 Saturn SC!

Oil Change
Clean car thoroughly


1998 Dodge Caravan

Pray it doesn't break
Get new tire to replace one that blew out today

[S204STi]

Oh, I would to add, replace 3-4 syncronizer baulk ring.

[J86]

Trailer hitch is installed!  This thread inspired me and I needed something to do on my day off...it's all bolted in, now I just need to tap into the taillights for a bit 'o wiring.  I can't wait to compare this cars towing abilities to the Subarus...

God, I need to get a truck

[Secret Chimp]

might i offer you a suggestion for a couple more rotors??

Why if they come packaged inside of a nice four-wheeled 6-speed aerodynamic gift box box, certainly!

[USA_Idol]

For my Focus:

First thing is to get an oil change done.? It's been 4000 miles since the last.? Yeah, they say 5000 miles, but I generally change it every 3000 to be safe.? I've let it go this time for some reason.

Next thing is to get rid of the cruddy Toyo Spectrum P195/60R15 tires.? Touring tires do NOT enhance the handling of the Focus, I've learned.? They squeal...loudly...about half a mile before I get to the curve in the road.

I need a good set of all-season performance tires...same size as the Toyo Spectrum's.?

[Secret Chimp]

For my Focus:

First thing is to get an oil change done.? It's been 4000 miles since the last.? Yeah, they say 5000 miles, but I generally change it every 3000 to be safe.? I've let it go this time for some reason.

Next thing is to get rid of the cruddy Toyo Spectrum P195/60R15 tires.? Touring tires do NOT enhance the handling of the Focus, I've learned.? They squeal...loudly...about half a mile before I get to the curve in the road.

I need a good set of all-season performance tires...same size as the Toyo Spectrum's.?

Kumho Ecsta ASX's. You can get them in your size for just a tick over $200 from the Tire Rack. My car doesn't even have a proper swaybar setup and they've added what feels like over a full tenth to my lateral g limit.

[JYODER240]

currently: getting fender fixed at body shop.

[the Teuton]

currently: getting fender fixed at body shop.

What's the current whip then?

[JYODER240]

What's the current whip then?

mommys caddy

I never gone so much as a day without driving my Z, these 3 days are going to be tough.

[the Teuton]

mommys caddy

I never gone so much as a day without driving my Z, these 3 days are going to be tough.

It's all good.  You get to drive a Cadillac (not a bad thing).  Just be careful because the body shop might orange peel the hell out of your paint.

[JYODER240]

It's all good.? You get to drive a Cadillac (not a bad thing).? Just be careful because the body shop might orange peel the hell out of your paint.

The STS is very nice but it feels soft, lazy, and isolated compared to mine.

I searched around and almost everyone I talked to said Akron Auto Body does the best quality work so i'm going to them. I also made it very clear how picky I am about my car.

[the Teuton]

The STS is very nice but it feels soft, lazy, and isolated compared to mine.

I searched around and almost everyone I talked to said Akron Auto Body does the best quality work so i'm going to them. I also made it very clear how picky I am about my car.

Good, because I could imagine how angry you'd get if someone screwed up on that car.   

[SaltyDog]

Looks like I might be off from work tomorrow, so if I can I'll repack the wheel bearings and see how the brakes look.

[saxonyron]

A4:  38,000 miles and needs new shoes.  Looking at Yoko Avid V4S's - had great luck on my A6 with those, or maybe the same Goodyear LS's. 

Expediter:   Hmmmmmm.     Nuthin.  All is well.

[93JC]

"- general tune up; plugs, distributor cap, filters, check hoses, check belts, chassis lube"

Wouldn't it be cheaper to just replace the whole car?

You're going to have to explain this one for me, Tim. Perhaps cars in Texas are worth only $70, but here they're quite expensive.

[93JC]

1993 Jeep Cherokee (210,000 miles)

Add some !@#$%& to hooks.? I can't believe that a vehicle intended for off roading doesn't have tow hooks, especially a uni-body vehicle.

 

Mine has three: two in front, one in back. Came that way from the factory. 

[Eye of the Tiger]

eVEN THE 'st33m has 2 tow hooks. 

[the Teuton]

New plan:  I think I'm going to take out the front CV axles and convert my car to RWD. 

[The Pirate]

Haha, my Protege even has tow hooks as well.  It's got two in the front, and one in the center back.