Winter work

I've decided that I need to start a list of work I'll be doing to the car this winter to prepare for the 2010 season. I thought I would post it here, as I need to have a list anyways, I tend to lose paper lists I make, and I thought other people mind find it somewhat interesting. I don't know who makes up the 12,000+ visits I've had so far on this blog, but I'm guessing some may be interested to know what work goes into preparing the car. I'm also not into the 'cloak and dagger' secret race car strategy thing, ask me and I'll tell you what I did well and didn't do well. On a related note, I promised a long time ago to post pictures I took during the oringal building of the car, sorry to those who have occassionally asked for it....just haven't made the time yet.

So, I'll try to prioritize, but it's likely to change with time

Step 1: finish new workshop (not really car, but it's the first step. Only wiring and wallboard left before I can move tools and project cars in.
Step 2: repair new WRX daily driver (this is obviously for selfish reasons as I get to use this every day). Once this is done, there will also be more room to work on the rally car.
Step 3: Start Rally car repairs

- fix whatever was causing loss of all coolant during Kananaskis 2009
- replace control arm that is slightly bent
- rebuild transmission, consider upgrade clutch
- consider purchase of different final drive for transmission (currently 3.94).
- repair rear seal that is leaking
- repair flex-pipe on muffler that has developed a hole
- purchase softer springs for ice/snow rallies
- rebuild spare driveshafts
- repair rad fan sensor
- replace battery
- modify skid plate for better protection of water pump and ps pump.
- bleed brakes
- upgrade rear brake pads
- re-synchronize and tune carbs
- take car for dyno tuning (never done this, it's relatively inexpensive and might prove useful)
- (edit) move seat to more comfortable position

I'm sure I'll think of more.