I am doing quite a bit of maintenance to the ITR before expo.....My stock 97 is 11 years old now, and I wanted to make sure that she is up for the hpde speeds and possible stresses of being on track....

So far, I am going to change the following.....If I am missing something please chime in w/ any suggestions.....

Car has 137k on the odo...

-New Koni Yellows w/ stock springs( I feel like the oe shocks are on their way out)
-spark plugs
-oil filter/oil
-tranny fluid
-magnetic drain bolts
-Techna Fit ss brake lines/new fluid
-K&N drop in air filter
-fuel filter


-timing belt/water pump etc. was done less than 10k miles ago
-new cap,rotor,coil was replaced @ 5k miles ago
-tires are 205/50 azenis w/ about 4k miles

I am going to run the stock pads/rotors at expo and then replace them w/ o.e. when I get back home....

 

Brake fluid

 

Go ahead and get your replacement rotors/pads and bring them with you to Expo

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go ahead and get your replacement rotors/pads and bring them with you to Expo </TD></TR></TABLE>

I agree and I would recommend ordering small parts to keep it on hand. But that's just me though. For instance spare plugs, spare pads, spare valve cover studs and nuts, spare valve cover gasket. I have seen instances last year where someone needed a valvecover stud because they stripped theirs. I'd hate to miss out on driving because of something little like that.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by len &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

I agree and I would recommend ordering small parts to keep it on hand. But that's just me though. For instance spare plugs, spare pads, spare valve cover studs and nuts, spare valve cover gasket. I have seen instances last year where someone needed a valvecover stud because they stripped theirs. I'd hate to miss out on driving because of something little like that. </TD></TR></TABLE>Good advice and bring a bunch of zip-ties too. Oh, don't forget to call Len to order those parts

 

Hoses in good shape?

 

Torque wrench, air pressure gauge....?

and

Fat shoes for heel-toe downshift
If you have a small foot of course

 

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and

Fat shoes for heel-toe downshift
If you have a small foot of course


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What's the deal with the shoe regulations? It says leather or leather type material? Can't we just use regular closed toe shoes? I don't want to be turned away from driving because of something stupid so i'd like this cleared up

 

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What's the deal with the shoe regulations? It says leather or leather type material? Can't we just use regular closed toe shoes? I don't want to be turned away from driving because of something stupid so i'd like this cleared up</TD></TR></TABLE>

Where did you read that? I wore my Airwalks last year.

 

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Where did you read that? I wore my Airwalks last year.</TD></TR></TABLE>
In the Expo 8 Rules & Regulations quote under Required Equipment:
"-Non-synthetic fabric clothing (i/e/ Cotton), including long trousers, socks and a long-sleeved shirt.
-Shoes must be closed and of a flexible solid leather or imitation leather construction."

yes, I was like wtf?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Splat &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Go ahead and get your replacement rotors/pads and bring them with you to Expo </TD></TR></TABLE>

just curious as to why?

do you think I will wear them down so much it will not be safe to drive back to ILM?

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that is a good question.... they look fine, no cracking/fraying.....Is there something else I should be looking for?

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and

Fat shoes for heel-toe downshift
If you have a small foot of course


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check


Thanks for all the input so far

 

Don't forget JASMA VTEC fluid and new muffler bearings.

 

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just curious as to why?

do you think I will wear them down so much it will not be safe to drive back to ILM?

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well if you are replacing them when you get back from expo, you might as well order them now, and bring them. just in case.

 

don't forget some extra underwear in case you **** yourself from having too much fun!

 

new shifter bushing, green automotive painters tape,

 

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I actually have the shifter bushing ordered too.....

I just did not feel like it was worth listing since the oe are fine.... I just prefer the feel of the ES bushing....

 

uhhg. I HATED the ES shifter bushings. I missed gears so many times because of them. I switched back to stock and it doesnt feel nearly as notchy.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by RTW DC2R &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">uhhg. I HATED the ES shifter bushings. I missed gears so many times because of them. I switched back to stock and it doesnt feel nearly as notchy. </TD></TR></TABLE>

i did the same exact thing.

 

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just curious as to why?

do you think I will wear them down so much it will not be safe to drive back to ILM?

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I've seen people destroy a set of pads, especially stock, in a day. Of course that all depends on the driver, but better safe than sorry, or better yet drinky-time on Monday afternoon instead racing to Autozone for spares