OROutdoors' 1992 mx-3 GS 1.8L
Posted: October 29th, 2010, 7:46 pm
I've owned this car for 3 years, got it in May 2007. I bought it from Steven Heller, who used to be on this board. I'm going to be doing some work on it soon, so I decided to start this work log. Since I bought it from Steve, I bought M3Girls' interior seats and panels. They look great. I removed the rear visor. I'll reinstall it after I get new tape.
Current Assessment: A little more than a week ago, I took the car to the DEQ and it passed. Prior to theft, the car drove well, plenty of torque, handles and brakes well. Rough idle when cold. After warming up, idles fine. The front bumper is torn up. I recently cleaned and re-oiled the CAI filter. The filter housing has several cracks, and several screw holes have torn out. I drilled new holes, and then, after assembling, I sealed the housing with aluminum foil tape. I think it actually looks pretty good. Oil was recently changed. Heads were rebuilt proir to purchasing 3 years ago. The car was recently stolen; the steering column plastics were broken, the arm rest was broken, the ignition cylinder has been thoroughly screwed up, there is some sort of electrical issue -- the lights and clock don't even work, (battery is fine), and a hole was punctured in the front drivers seat. And I HATE this next part -- now it smells of smoke!
Currently, this is the list of things to be done:
Replace the ignition key cylinder
Replace broken plastics
Troubleshoot electrical system, determine nature of failure
Install quick connect battery clamps
Improve electrical system by creating positive and negative busses, to power accessories (like stereo, alarm, etc) separately from engine electrical circuits
Install new coil
Replace a worn belt; inspect other belts
Replace vaccuum hoses
Remove slim visors, clean-up tape residue, reinstall with new tape
Wet-sand rear visor, then recoat with clear coat
Reinstall rear visor, using new tape and new clamps
Install CAI anti-syphon valve; seal fender area off from engine compartment
Repair the corners of the CF hood; replace hood hinges
Install new hood pins -- I have key-locking hood pins -- looks like nipples
Install safety chain for hood
Repair front bumper wrap
Buy and install Projector headlights
Clean Altezza tails, and paint from silver to Teal, perhaps Black
Repair minor body dents
Repair wheel scrapes
Speaking of wheels, the bolt cover is getting old I should create new ones
I have second intake mani, which I will either burnish or sand/buff till shiney then powder coat
Likewise for a second set of valve covers
If I can find the time, I want to create a new wiring harness and move the wires out of sight.
I have an entire Erebuni body kit, I need to install some day
Current Assessment: A little more than a week ago, I took the car to the DEQ and it passed. Prior to theft, the car drove well, plenty of torque, handles and brakes well. Rough idle when cold. After warming up, idles fine. The front bumper is torn up. I recently cleaned and re-oiled the CAI filter. The filter housing has several cracks, and several screw holes have torn out. I drilled new holes, and then, after assembling, I sealed the housing with aluminum foil tape. I think it actually looks pretty good. Oil was recently changed. Heads were rebuilt proir to purchasing 3 years ago. The car was recently stolen; the steering column plastics were broken, the arm rest was broken, the ignition cylinder has been thoroughly screwed up, there is some sort of electrical issue -- the lights and clock don't even work, (battery is fine), and a hole was punctured in the front drivers seat. And I HATE this next part -- now it smells of smoke!
Currently, this is the list of things to be done:
Replace the ignition key cylinder
Replace broken plastics
Troubleshoot electrical system, determine nature of failure
Install quick connect battery clamps
Improve electrical system by creating positive and negative busses, to power accessories (like stereo, alarm, etc) separately from engine electrical circuits
Install new coil
Replace a worn belt; inspect other belts
Replace vaccuum hoses
Remove slim visors, clean-up tape residue, reinstall with new tape
Wet-sand rear visor, then recoat with clear coat
Reinstall rear visor, using new tape and new clamps
Install CAI anti-syphon valve; seal fender area off from engine compartment
Repair the corners of the CF hood; replace hood hinges
Install new hood pins -- I have key-locking hood pins -- looks like nipples
Install safety chain for hood
Repair front bumper wrap
Buy and install Projector headlights
Clean Altezza tails, and paint from silver to Teal, perhaps Black
Repair minor body dents
Repair wheel scrapes
Speaking of wheels, the bolt cover is getting old I should create new ones
I have second intake mani, which I will either burnish or sand/buff till shiney then powder coat
Likewise for a second set of valve covers
If I can find the time, I want to create a new wiring harness and move the wires out of sight.
I have an entire Erebuni body kit, I need to install some day