The ebay ad pics
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx72.jpg)
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx73.jpg)
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx75.jpg)
A bit more rust than i\'d hoped for (poor photographer warning)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_003.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_008.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_017.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_019.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_022.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_023.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_026.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_024.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_029.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_032.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_034.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_033.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_008.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_009.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_007.sized.jpg)
Mahooosive side repeaters!
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_001.sized.jpg)
Vdub scirocco body kit...
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/58cb_1.jpg)
A wave of the magic stick and....
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_005.sized.jpg)
Wheel recycled from the fto and new gearknob because the leather had gone all mushy on the originals :x
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_003.sized.jpg)
Stereo located in the glovebox to keep the original push button radio and auto revverse cassette! :lol:
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_002.sized.jpg)
Hideous coloured interior pretty much original 8)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_042.sized.jpg)
Sleepy eye lights 8)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_041.sized.jpg)
Scirocco arches with exposed screws for that jdm old skool look
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_044.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_045.sized.jpg)
This photo is a bit clearer for the arches....the more sharp eyed of you will notice the bumpers have been sunk back into the body too.
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_043.sized.jpg)
The business end....Engine....(not much to see really apart from my home made induction pipe)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_049.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_047.sized.jpg)
And a box of bits of emissions and other assorted crap that have been removed! :D
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_048.sized.jpg)[/quote]
Still some more bits and bobs to do like some more cosmetics on the arch extensions and maybe some new front seats because of a nasty tear but that\'s pretty much it
I didn\'t expect that much work but I\'ve enjoyed doing it and it\'s been a great learning curve so far and as taught me a few things too
And i\'m happy to say that it\'s not half as slow as I thought it was too....i got a 7.68 on a g-tech pro the other day!
Looks tidy man. You put a lot of work in and boy does it look mint! Loose the sleepy eyes though Good work:Thumbsup!
very nice its hard enough to restore a 85 like mine but a nice s1 rare as rocking,
so here come the questions, the sleepy eyes (where did you get them from?) i was thinking of making my own
did you put the electric fan on? looking at them at the mo, can you recormend one? everyone says Kenlowe but there are some great deals from the states on ebay at half the price pulling the same air
thank
Mark
PS its good to know there\'s a good welder up the road :rolleyes:
make sure you get yorself joined up to the club and get to santa pod RS4 this year
Thanks guys.....the sleepy eye kit (optional to use robbie,but cool as you like:Thumbs-up ) i got from ebay,but it\'s really just a three way swith (on/off/push to make) switch interupting the supply to the dash switch,it was a tenner from the bay (any kit will do) and you get a switch,loom and fuse holder so it\'s not bad value really.
The fan was 2nd hand from an Alfa Romeo (i can\'t remember the model....an ebay jobbie),the shroud covers the oil cooler too.The temp switch i borrowed from work and kicks in at 85 degrees and drops out at 80 iirc. It never comes on normal driving so it seems to be staying pretty cool......i\'ll keep my eye on it when the weather warms,but i\'m positive it\'ll be ok,it seems to shift more air than the old spitfire propeller when it\'s on.
I\'ve got some denso plugs and some new leads coming for it from the states and a couple of new coils to fit,the carbs second chokes are now mechanically operated with a modified accelerator pump and the auto choke off,hot start servo,and emissions rubbish is all in the bin....I\'m using it as my everyday motor at the moment as my fto turbo is waiting for me to get off my ass and get it mot\'d,and it\'s been very reliable so far:bandit
Ooo,while i remember,is there an outlet for new rear lights anywhere (preferably without the reflectors)? Mine are kind of faded and cracked around the screws.....they make the car look tatty.I was thinking of giving them a light smoke temporarily.
Hi,
I have just found my car has the dreaded tin worm. So far it only appears to be affecting the stengthening bit where the rear suspension upper link and optional child restraints attach under the wheel arches. (and the wheel arch inner bit I can see right throughh the car between the wheels now!!
Last one of these I had, I bashed out some steel to make an approximate copy and welded it in, but I was wondering if there is a source for these odd panels?
This bit you mean?
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_017.sized.jpg)
I just made my own bits.
Hi,
yes thats excactly it. And its guaranteed to rust just there, the little lip catches dirt and moisture and they can never paint effectively between the two plates.
I was going to use 1mm thick steel for the repair does that sound OK?
Wow, looking great :D
Are you running the stock nikki with that cool filter setup ??
Shaun
Quote from: shaunwilWow, looking great :D
Are you running the stock nikki with that cool filter setup ??
Shaun
It\'s a slightly modified Nikki.....i.e Emissions removed and the second choke now mechanically operated with an uprated accelerator pump. The only problem with it is the transision between 1st and 2nd chokes isn\'t always smooth so i may have to switch back to vacuum :(
Quote from: CycadukHi,
yes thats excactly it. And its guaranteed to rust just there, the little lip catches dirt and moisture and they can never paint effectively between the two plates.
I was going to use 1mm thick steel for the repair does that sound OK?
I\'m sure 1mm will be fine.
Swweeet motor dude. Look forward to comparing notes at some meets this year (if Tim gets my steering conversion done in time...)
check out this ebay item 290105195176 would look good if you were going for the retro look!!!
Mark
Hmmm....I think not. Like Mr.Bishi\'s rear spoiler tho.
know what you mean, not sure if they were a standard fit on the early ones
Mark
Quote from: mpk490pcheck out this ebay item 290105195176 would look good if you were going for the retro look!!!
Mark
There\'s retro and there\'s retro tat....i think i\'ll pass :Giggle
Ta for the link though :Thumbs-up
it was more of a chuckle than a serious idea but they used to be popular,
how everthing else going with the car?
we will have to try and meet up soon, theres a place in Nuneaton that make exhaust systems im going to get them to fabricate some bits for the new back box ive brought
Mark
I would have got scared and ran away screaming like a girl if I saw that rust! Fair play, it now looks the business! :yes :King
Quote from: mpk490pit was more of a chuckle than a serious idea but they used to be popular,
how everthing else going with the car?
Yeah i know,i used to want one for my mk1 cavalier! :Laugh
The car\'s back in the garage resting at the moment as i\'ve just got my fto mot\'d so i\'m out playing in that....i\'m going to finish off a bit of bodywork on it soon,then i think more power is needed :burnout
Quote from: Ricco_04I would have got scared and ran away screaming like a girl if I saw that rust! Fair play, it now looks the business! :yes :King
Thanks bud.....i very nearly did!
Mr Bishi as in Turbo\'d FTO Mr Bishi ???
If so....sorry for not saying hello earlier !!
Quote from: Red and SingleMr Bishi as in Turbo\'d FTO Mr Bishi ???
If so....sorry for not saying hello earlier !!
There is only one Bishi! :Tongue1
Hello Dave.....how\'s it going? :bandit
Going great buddy thanks...your 1st gen looks really really nice mate :D
needs a turbo though :rollin
Quote from: Red and SingleGoing great buddy thanks...your 1st gen looks really really nice mate :D
needs a turbo though :rollin
Yeah i know......you got one spare?:cool
Sorry buddy, only got the one :D
You still got the FTO ??
Yeah,still got it.
I\'m taking it to shakespeare on sunday,hoping to break into the 13\'s
Good luck with that mate, 13\'s are few and far between in an FTO thats for sure....what do you think your 1st gen could muster ??
16.3 on the last outing
Quote from: mr.bishiThe ebay ad pics
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx72.jpg)
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx73.jpg)
(http://www.highmoorview.com/gallery/albums/userpics/10009/rx75.jpg)
A bit more rust than i\'d hoped for (poor photographer warning)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_003.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_008.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_017.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_019.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_022.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_023.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_026.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_024.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_029.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_032.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_034.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_033.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_008.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_009.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_007.sized.jpg)
Mahooosive side repeaters!
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_001.sized.jpg)
Vdub scirocco body kit...
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/58cb_1.jpg)
A wave of the magic stick and....
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_005.sized.jpg)
Wheel recycled from the fto and new gearknob because the leather had gone all mushy on the originals :x
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_003.sized.jpg)
Stereo located in the glovebox to keep the original push button radio and auto revverse cassette! :lol:
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/devil_cat_002.sized.jpg)
Hideous coloured interior pretty much original 8)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_042.sized.jpg)
Sleepy eye lights 8)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_041.sized.jpg)
Scirocco arches with exposed screws for that jdm old skool look
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_044.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_045.sized.jpg)
This photo is a bit clearer for the arches....the more sharp eyed of you will notice the bumpers have been sunk back into the body too.
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_043.sized.jpg)
The business end....Engine....(not much to see really apart from my home made induction pipe)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_049.sized.jpg)
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_047.sized.jpg)
And a box of bits of emissions and other assorted crap that have been removed! :D
(http://www.ftos.net/albums/album380/rx7rust_048.sized.jpg)
Still some more bits and bobs to do like some more cosmetics on the arch extensions and maybe some new front seats because of a nasty tear but that\'s pretty much it
I didn\'t expect that much work but I\'ve enjoyed doing it and it\'s been a great learning curve so far and as taught me a few things too
And i\'m happy to say that it\'s not half as slow as I thought it was too....i got a 7.68 on a g-tech pro the other day![/QUOTE]
How did you wire the sleepy eyes up?
ive had a look at some wiring and the relay is on the left strut (next to the battery) as far as i can see you need to splice the white and red before the relay back into the cabin through a 3 way swith then back to the relay,
i dont really want to be pushing wires through the fire wall, was yours set up diffrently?
thanks
Mark
Quote from: mpk490pHow did you wire the sleepy eyes up?
ive had a look at some wiring and the relay is on the left strut (next to the battery) as far as i can see you need to splice the white and red before the relay back into the cabin through a 3 way swith then back to the relay,
i dont really want to be pushing wires through the fire wall, was yours set up diffrently?
thanks
Mark
Can\'t believe you quoted all the photos!:Giggle
I wired it up by splicing into the raise/lower valet switch wiring in the cabin.....can\'t remember which off hand,i\'ll check if you like?
Quote from: mr.bishiCan\'t believe you quoted all the photos!:Giggle
I wired it up by splicing into the raise/lower valet switch wiring in the cabin.....can\'t remember which off hand,i\'ll check if you like?
yes not sure why it did that!!
if you took the feed from there i can have a look, only checked out the wiring in the manual and under the bonet not pulled any thing apart in the dash yet, should be able to go from there
how it all going? are you going to any shows this year?
thanks
Mark
Quote from: mpk490phow it all going? are you going to any shows this year?
thanks
Mark
Not bad...I\'ll be at Japfest in it (on the fto stand) and probably japshow at the pod,jae,rotorstock,historic jap meet at billing and maybe japfest2.
Quote from: mr.bishiNot bad...I\'ll be at Japfest in it (on the fto stand) and probably japshow at the pod,jae,rotorstock,historic jap meet at billing and maybe japfest2.
Whens the historic jap meet at Billing?
Mark
Quote from: mpk490pWhens the historic jap meet at Billing?
Mark
It\'s perhaps not what i first thought it was.......see here (http://www.tecclubinfo.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=carshows&action=display&thread=1168281919)...
Quote from: mr.bishiIt\'s perhaps not what i first thought it was.......see here (http://www.tecclubinfo.proboards79.com/index.cgi?board=carshows&action=display&thread=1168281919)...
Looks like the same weekend as the 300z club 30th, which the club are attending so should be there
Mark
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38235
incase you\'re interested mr.bishi (will accept your earlier offer of £300)
I am yes......is this a bolt on and away you go?
And are you by any slim chance going to japfest?