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Cars by Model Type => 1st generation RX-7's => Topic started by: iron_mighty07 on September 10, 2007, 03:20:20 PM

Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: iron_mighty07 on September 10, 2007, 03:20:20 PM
Suppose it would be the right time to introduce myself and one of my current projects, this one being a Series 3 First Generation RX. And here it is:-
(http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1359/801641518_55e8dba3bb.jpg?v=0)
 
Despite the looks it rougher underneath and needs the chassis rails at the front fabricating, the rear sill on the drivers side needs sorting but the arches are otherwise good :Laugh. For some reason the viscous fan was missing but I whipped one off a couple of rotbox project vehicles I bought at the same time(3 First Gens for £400 - bargain I thought).
 
As for plans I think I\'ll keep this fairly original, perhaps polybush set, a stainless exhaust and some fresh dampers, and then I\'ll just use it for a while. Long term I\'m sure more power will come on the agenda but for now I just want to get back on the road. Other projects will get in the way, and I have plans to drop another 12a out one of the other vehicles into an old ford body(and on this front can anyone help with a stripped down wiring diagram for the 12A?), but when I start it\'ll get posted amongst the other rotary engined threads.
 
 
As I start the welding I\'ll keep people updated.
 
 
 
Regards,
 
 
Dave
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: Brett on September 10, 2007, 03:37:22 PM
Good luck!

Do any of the 3 have a red interior? ;)
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: iron_mighty07 on September 10, 2007, 05:20:15 PM
Hi,
 
 
No joy with the red interiors, both the scrap vehicles had very knacker brown trim, fortunately the red car has the grey cloth and it was in good nick.
 
 
 
Regards,
 
 
Dave
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: mpk490p on September 10, 2007, 08:18:31 PM
welcome aboard it looks like a good start always happy to give advice and i have a few spare bits myself!!

Mark
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: Don Pamponi on September 10, 2007, 08:30:46 PM
I could only afford 1.....
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: captainbizzaro on September 10, 2007, 09:54:43 PM
Quote from: Don PamponiI could only afford 1.....

............I can\'t afford the one I\'ve got:Hammer
 
Nice project mate....keep us posted on your progress she looks SHINY. I must get the buffer on mine. Somewhen.
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: Warthog on September 10, 2007, 11:09:16 PM
Good Luck mate.:wave
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: daverey on September 10, 2007, 11:12:03 PM
Welcome and good luck, looks like a good starting point.
Title: First Gen S3 - Resto Project
Post by: David Nock (RIP) on September 19, 2007, 06:05:53 PM
Hi mate good to see another S3. Been on me \'olidays so just seen your post. I\'ve got the Haynes Manual wiring diags if thats the kind of thing you mean.
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