Well, it was a busy weekend. On Saturday I heading over to the storage unit (my parents spare garage space) and uncovered the S2K, removed the many dryer sheets I have stuffed in the car and around it. It started up no problem, and I took some time to get out for a spin just to see how she felt. After 5 months on a concrete floor that got down to 0 I was surprised that the tires did not feel too bad at all.
It was about 7 degrees when I took the car out, heat on, top down. Getting lots of funny looks, and got spotted by some people that asked me about it later (small city). I am sure everyone saw the huge grin on my face. Very happy to have the car out for the season!
Did not get any photos of the unveiling in the 'rents garage, but I did get a few shots of her tucked away in the stable, with the other vehicles.
Most of the day today was spent cleaning up the garage and organizing my tools once again. I realized I was missing some hex key sizes needed to do the job, so I went to C-tire and picked up a whole set. Also went to the local Honda dealer and picked up a few missing clips, a license plate bolt, oil filter and crush washer. Happy to have the space to start stocking up on tools. Got the car onto ramps, broke loose the wheels finally at 3:30 today. Found out later that I really did not need to take the wheels off at all for this job, had lots of space.
Then this went on:
I was done and back to cleaning up the garage at 6pm. I tell you, the quick adjust on this is really not at all possible with the brake line bracket whcih you can see in the photo above. I am debating about chopping them right off. You can swap the struts driver to passenger side which will also alleviate the issue. I took the car for a spin around the block, doing some slow turns, did not hear the bushings binding at all. What a change from the subaru sway bars that needed to be greased and have teflon to stop the clunk and squeeking. I am sure this will make some noise as the bushings set.
I would have changed the oil at the same time, but I screwed up and did not order my oil in time. This year I am going to put in Amsoil Signature series 10w-30. Ordered from a local distributor and it probably should get here Tuesday or Wednesday.
Finally, some photos of the cleaned up garage. Mind you it is a work in progress, I need some cabinets, wall hangers, and work space and tool chest. Those jobs are all in the next month or two.
So, oil change later this week. I will also clean the soft top and treat it. The car is likely going to sit for the next week anyway, so it should give it lots of time to cure on the softtop when I do it later this week. First event is two weeks away, the weather is looking like it will be close to 10 degrees, fingers crossed.