Overwhelmed

[AdironRider]

These types of lists are exactly why I paid a bit more but got a mint low milage example. Mines pretty short, but theres still items that I could do to make it absolutely perfect. Its nice though having a list thats like 3 items long, compared to the dozen or so things I couldve fixed on each of my two previous examples.

Mostly, I regret all the money i've wasted on parts/labor that it didn't need. Probably over $500 on parts, and easily as much on labor. It's such a long, sad story.

When I think about all the things it needs now, it just makes me feel worse.

[netcsk]

Mine hasn't been this way for two years :). Only thing it needs right now is a front/rear valance and sideskirts for the new euro bumps and a rebuilt driveshaft. It gets that way when you dump so much time and money into it while you can (high school).

[VAPORBLADE]

My list - I have been building it for a while. I am making it in Excel, with all the information I think I will need. Everything from new cost, used cost, and where I can buy it from with who has the best service price. It keeps me sain.

The crazy thing is my car is NOT that bad. I just want it to be perfect - overnight!

[golde30]

just list every little thing that needs to be done and do one a week or one a day depending on the size of them and cost. i do this with everything from cars to the bullshit my wife makes me do around the house. otherwise youre always overwhelmed and that shit builds up. doing one constructive thing a day will keep your head above water and make you feel like less of a fucking loser

QFT.

[VAPORBLADE]

just list every little thing that needs to be done and do one a week or one a day depending on the size of them and cost. i do this with everything from cars to the bullshit my wife makes me do around the house. otherwise youre always overwhelmed and that shit builds up. doing one constructive thing a day will keep your head above water and make you feel like less of a fucking loser

ROTFLMFAO - Blunt - we would get along great! LOL

[blunttech]

just list every little thing that needs to be done and do one a week or one a day depending on the size of them and cost. i do this with everything from cars to the bullshit my wife makes me do around the house. otherwise youre always overwhelmed and that shit builds up. doing one constructive thing a day will keep your head above water and make you feel like less of a fucking loser

[Rennsport]

i have a empty 2.7 block on my engine stand waiting for money, it looks depressing...

[So Live]

I felt that way last night when i got done fixing my tach/fe gauge + obc and my speedo and radio decided to stop working. Its all good though. i went for quite the spirited drive after i put the fuse in to get the speedo working and unplugged all the wires from my obviously shorted out radio. Today i washed it and i am happy her again.

For me its a constant battle of how much i love to drive this car and how tired i am of spending money on the stupid little stuff instead of the stuff i want (suspension). Im tempted to get mine to an acceptable state and sell it. Then save a little bit and buy a well sorted e30 with a M or S 50 in it.

Just my 2c.

[JasonC]

:roll::crazy:

Anyone ever feel that way about all the things that need to be done to the car - not enough time and money to do it all at once! :D

I made a long list today...not all is "needed", but much of it is "wanted".

YES!! especialy when i'm taking on two project's at the same time, 72 chevy vega & 86 dodge shelby charger

[cwsqbm]

:roll::crazy:

Anyone ever feel that way about all the things that need to be done to the car - not enough time and money to do it all at once! :D

I made a long list today...not all is "needed", but much of it is "wanted".

I made a list like that last year for my '68 Camaro, and cried when I saw the total. I realized it'd be cheaper to sell the Camaro in non-running state (still worth a few dollars) and get a track-ready E30 M3. So instead, I bought my 325i whichi is in pretty good shape and won't require too much work to make a decent track car. (Until I realize next year that I need more power, better brakes, better paint job, etc.)

[StereoInstaller1]

I am so used to the fact that my car is a pile of projects that I don't even think about the entire underdash being gone, no fenderwells, exhaust leaks, noisy as hell valves, crappy injectors...

I keep the oil fresh, the coolant, brake fluid, etc. all nice and clean, the really iportant sensors in good working order.

Now that my tach has died, I am gonna do the battery swap in my SI board today. I have had a set oif NiCads and a 2 cell battery holder since early '04.

Lovin it!

Luke

[CleanAzzE30z]

Try the ///M version.

Mariano

[VAPORBLADE]

Yeah, mine is not the dd - but I walk by it in the garage on jack stands. Sad part is it runs and drives fine - I am just too anal to keep it on the road when there are items that I need to do.

Top the list:

Timing belt/tensioner (will do H2o pump/thermostat at the same time)
Oil Pan (mine was repaired and has a drip when hot)
Exhaust
Wires
Distributor cap & Rotor


Wanted items:

Headlights (mine was pitted like a mofo!
Valance (mine is toast)
Fogs (have none right now)
Paint everything (my paint is good - but hail ruined the smooth look of the body panels)
Wheels/tires
Windshield (pitted only)
5 lug conversion
suspension (Ground Control I hope...my stock is fine - but want to lower it and impove handling)
Paint Shadow Line
New Brakes
Paint Valve Cover and Intake

There are other minor items too....

[bwanac]

About my car? Naw... I just it slide because its a beater.