For me at least, mod season is kinda over. Winter I pretty much hibernate, so the car doesn't get much other than maintenance.

My question is, what do you guys have planned for next spring when the weather gets warm again? Do you guys have a winter project you work on?

p.s. this is from a New Englander's point of view, so people in Cali/Texas, news flash... we get cold and snow here.


Plans for fall/winter:
- Work on taillights (2nd set)
- Finish pieceing together VAFC+LC-1+SSI-4+a/fGauge setup for spring
- Fix DDEs (ill remove headlights, then run in my house and stay near oven)

Spring:
- 350Z Tracks
- Stillen Classic front lip
- STS
- maybe headers/y-pipe

 

I am going to do my regular car check-up suspensions, exhaust, I just got some new winter tires. any rust or raddles. I just did the steering flush tranny and coolant flush.

 

Ive got a MEVI that will hopefully be going in the next few weeks, then possibly a tune with a VAFC.

As far as spring goes, I hope to do (with help from my tax return )

-Suspension
-18" MM's
-Tires
-Stillen Lip Kit
-Tints

 

Remote Starter .. helps a lot in these Chicago Winters ..

 

Winter-protect my paint as much as possible! Detail products FTW

Spring-KYB AGX rear, Koni's Front, Header manifolds, IM, "cat"-back, hopefully be set on my tuning device, and maybe new tires.

I want to get one for myself as well!

 

Well, in the winter I don't really have any plans but driving and taking care of it. The Max serves as a GREAT car for dates though. =P

In the Spring I'm going to recharge my air conditioner. I have a feeling that it may need it by then.

 

plains for now = maintain it well

plans for spring = sell and buy something RWD

 

Doing some of this with it:

 

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mine is sitting in a climate controlled garage for the winter it goes in, in two weeks i can't wait. no more damn miles on the car!

this spring i'll be:
painting headlights (black)
painting rear window spoiler
painting side view mirrors covers
painting invader cf hood (RICE!!!)
installing 8k Fogs
installing stone racing 4th gen headers...i prototyped them
installing Apexi AFC2 w/ tune
finding track wheels somewhere and slicks
finish off the trunk so it looks more sexy

thats it. not much planned.

oh and TVs in my headrests only cuz i can, it's cheap, and people get impressed and go wow thats cool man.

 

Well since this my first winter with my maxima ill probably just stop the modding for now until the spring (save my money over winter) But my dad and I will be constantly working on our 66 chevelle that we have been working on for like the past 5yrs. We just got it painted and now the assembling will begin...finally.

 

Neither is a Honda Civic. Snow drifting FTMFW.

And to actually answer the question I plan on saving up my money for a good drop, possibly a 3.5 swap if things work out for the best.

 

yup that is what im doing next year too......3.5!!!!!!

 

Im thinking headers and b pipe.Maybe a repaint in a year or two.

 

take advantage of the cooler air and drive fast

 

I plan(can't emphasize this enough) to come in March with a drop, tints, exhaust/intake/strut/sway bars and maybe a Stillen Bodykit/Lip kit.

Chances of it happening that way? 50% (depends on if i get a job asap)

 

Yea it was nice and cool tonight.Car felt good.

 

Hibernation..lol...Yeah I wish,but its my daily driver.Waxed it up,cleaned and conditioned the interior,and got completely serviced so bring on the winter.

 

i plan on buying a furry seat cover so the seat isn't icy cold...even tho i have heated seats they seem to take a while to get warm haha

 

I plan a "winter rebuild" i plan on tying up alot of loose ends i.e lower control arms aftermarket bushings,drop upper and lower sway bars kit body work and electrical things of that nature,i do it almost every winter.I figure tie up the loose ends in the winter so i could have more time driving and having fun with the car during the spring and summer

 

I intend to invest in a good quality remote start security system... Perfect for those freezing mornings!

 

I've got so much stuff in my garage right now, illumina's, h&r's, 350Z clutch, I returned sold the fidanza I had because I kept reading and reading, and decided that I'm going to keep my stocker for now, unless I start to rip apart the engine and build it up to make some serious power. I just didn't want to have to get used to driving a lowered car in the NY winter. I like having straight body-panels and shiney paint.

I am looking to buy a MIG welder, I'm sick of borrowing one every time I want something welded. I'm going to make a turbo manifold, and, maybe, just maybe, if it works out the way I want it to I can make up a proper set of plans, I'll take some orders from some 5.5 genners here for a little side cash to cover the setup of my turbo install. I'd probably be in 4 pieces (front,rear, collector, and exhaust return) But, lets not put the cart before the horse, I've got to make my manifold first!!!

 

i took my rims off saturday, back to the original 5 spoke 16's. i'm so pumped. bad thing is i plan on selling them, but I never took a picture with them on the car....

 

Clear Sidemarker.
Clear Turnsignal.
Replace the old naviscreen with a new screen and wire it to the headunit.
Install Front Strutbar
Eyelids
engine-independent air heating system (i hope i translating it right..)

And maybe Screens in the headrest

There's still a lot to be done.

PS: Nice thread^^

 

I laugh at winter.

 

in a different car if everything goes as planned

 

I'll be saving money for my RMT Turbo. and money to paint my OEM wing and roof wing.

 

Dang guy just because you get 40 days and 40 nights and 40 feet snow doesnt mean it doesnt get cold and snow in tx. trust me we know what coats are lol my plans are to continue to keep it clean and enjoy the cool air it get fed

 

Keep driving it like I usually do. Been done modding for 1+ years.

I'll probably give it a full detail around Thanksgiving...

 

Drive it even less than I have been.....

 

I plan on coming back to spring with some Cattman headers, SSIM, and maybe a good A/F tune.

 

Haha, no hate. But seriously, have you really needed a down jacket or something really thick? Honestly asking, no sarcasm. How cold does it get down there?

Thanks for replies everyone, interesting to hear everyones plans.

 

your opinion of cold differs greatly from that of mine. It really does snow up here and the temperatures are frigid. Texas can't even compare. Cold in texas is like the weather we have in september.. lol you live next to mexico how cold does it get exactly?

 

change tranny fluid (almost at 120k miles, last changed at 70k)
refill coolant
continue search for black interior

 

winter doesn't stop the maxima.



but I'll be working on something else this winter. The Maxima is done being modded.

 

^^ 240z?

that would be a fun car to work on

 

TF is winter?

far from a datsun

 

Drop 5 grand and garage it.

 

Plans for fall/winter:
- Install LTB Stage II
- Install MF 13151 (2)
- Work on Head lights(Removing Amber Lense)
- Work on Custom Eyelid overlays
- Paint All Calipers/Rear Hubs
- Order Stillen Body Enhancements...prep and paint.
- Decide on Grille Options (Customized Stock, Billet, Or New Ebay Mesh)
- Order Rear Spacers

Spring:
- Install Stillen Classic front lips front and rear...doubting side skirts....(they dont do much)
- Install Rear Spacers
- Order SFC

 

Your going with a spoiler?