winter projects for 308 GTSi

So, with this cool front coming in after Thanksgiving (NYC Area), I think it is time to look into what I need to do to prep for Spring, knowing I need tires but thinking to change from the 220/55vr390 to the 15" factory rims or custom set. maybe addressing some interior details, definitely engine service, oh and my a/c has a leak find that but thinking of replacing the compressor with a smaller unit and upgrade it to r134a, does anyone know of a replacement that fits,

what are you guys planning on doing?

 

Going to keep driving as long as the roads are clean. There's always something that can use my attention; generally minor things, cosmetics, etc. In my 13 years of ownership I have never laid my GTB up for the winter here in south central CT. There's nothing like a ride on a cold, crisp winter day. Carbureted cars love it. That said, have a pinhole leak in the upper tank of my radiator that I've nursed for a few years with JB Weld. Time for a proper fix this winter or early spring.

 

We spend much of the winter with salt on the roads here in NY so that dictates winter downtime for me. In the past I’ve done big jobs - suspension (twice), interior renovation for example. This winter I have a long list of possible jobs but most pressing is the belt service. I also want to fix the slow wipers and my adjustable shocks need adjusting.

 

Heated garage, I assume. Installed a mini split system in my garage several years ago. Now it's a pleasure to work on the car comfortably in the hottest or coldest weather.

 

I have this compressor in mine, but you'll need a bracket adapter for it to work:

Sanden Model 7312

https://www.autoaironline.com/ac-parts/sanden-7312-compressor-2624

 

Great thanks for the info going to look into it

 

I have a very small 1 car garage with low ceiling it’s under the house. No heat but enough room to work around the car. I looking into a bendpak MD6 mid rise scissor lift, had the quick jacks work good just felt did a major on my old f355 but was wobbly no room for a max jack either so going to try MD6

 

ordered up some parts timing and drive belts 4 tires and some fuel and coolant hoses, i bet cool to start work and have a lot to do for the holidays hoping to get a few Saturdays after the new year to dig in, still need to decide on what to do with the a/c and have to look at the passenger window,

but i am sure something will come up and i will not get to it till may like always lol.