Sierra/Silverado project is currently on hold. With the front end done and basically all GMC specific parts now removed I will from here on simply refer to the truck as a “Silverado”. Only a couple items left on the books for this year. I need a new windshield, ABS sensor and a solenoid in my fuel system. Will try and do an item per month just to spread out the bills. Performance upgrades are limited to the suspension. 2015 suspension upgrades will include :
- DJM 4″ Lower control arms
- DJM Upper control arms
- DJM 6″ Flip kit wit frame C-Notch
- DJM Shocks all around
- DJM Rear sway bar
- OEM GM Flush mount trans crossmember for addition ground clearance.
- 275/45/20″ tires
Beetle plans are fairly simple for this year. This spring, Paul will be fabricating some bumper brackets so that I can finally mount up my new smooth bumpers. I had intended to do this last summer, just never had the time or money. NEXT year, I will be looking into upgrading my carburetor and exhaust system with something more performance oriented, but that will have to wait till at least 2016.
Thruxton is simply going to be ridden – a lot – for this summer with no intention of changing or upgrading any parts. I’ve set myself a personal challenge to NOT upgrade or tweak the bike at all until after I get my full M license completed. That should be done this summer. Then, next winter while the bike is off the road for its winter slumber I will be storing it in my own garage so I can do some semi-serious upgrades to it.
- Woodcraft 1″ rise clip on handles w/ stock bar end mirrors
- D9 flat gauge cluster w/ ignition relocation
- New headlight brackets
- Rectifier relocation bracket
- British Customs Predator exhaust
- British Customs air box removal kit w/K&N Pod filters
- Retuned ECU
- LED front turn signals
- Black out as much of the bike as I can
The following winter I will be looking at redoing the suspension with some new rear shocks/springs along with a re-doing the front forks to match the spring rates. As well, I would love to replace the rear wheel with a British Customs wide wheel kit which would allow me to run a fat 180 series tire.
So as you can see, no shortage in projects going on. Most of the “core stuff” should be finished up within the next 6-14 months. Then, finally, in 2016 (as I keep saying) I will finally be looking at doing the new garage bay to house these beasts. I’m sure I could forgo the projects above and start the garage 2-4 months earlier, but the time line works for me, and hopefully my budget. May need a 3rd job to make it all happen 😉