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Cars by Model Type => 2nd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: G@NDY on April 15, 2008, 11:34:19 AM

Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 15, 2008, 11:34:19 AM
To try and keep my mind off not having my car back, thought I would buy some more stuff for it:rolleyes:
Looking for a nice bucket seat, any ideas on a good make?? There is a place is wales that makes carbon/kevlar seats. But they arent covered, where would I get this done and how much would it cost. They advertise on electronic bay:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/small-size-bucket-style-carbon-kevlar-seat_W0QQitemZ130120399345QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item130120399345

Then where would I get a runner from? do FD ones fit:confused:

Then I will have to look at upgrading the brakes, do I just get some good pads and discs, and save for some AP racing big lots of pot jobbies???

Thanks in advance:yes
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 15, 2008, 11:35:44 AM
Would I have to buy these runners??
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mazda-RX7-86-91-FC3S-Bride-Seat-Frame-Subframe-RH_W0QQitemZ170163825829QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item170163825829
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 16, 2008, 08:00:21 PM
:( not even a reply from young Stu !!!!
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: grinder on April 16, 2008, 10:44:29 PM
young stu .. i like that matey :D

i have NO idea about buckets - so i cant really comment

is there a reason for getting them covered ?? i assume that it doesnt benefit them in anyways ?
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on April 17, 2008, 09:39:37 AM
QuoteThen I will have to look at upgrading the brakes, do I just get some good pads and discs, and save for some AP racing big lots of pot jobbies???
Or you could up-grade to FD brakes for Grinder money for now! Something to think about if your abit skint after buying all these carbon bit etc.
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: grinder on April 17, 2008, 09:55:07 AM
you can only fit FD calipers - you cant use the discs :(
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 17, 2008, 10:25:04 AM
Need the seat covering because.... they dont have any covers ;)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m272/gandy78/80_1_b.jpg)
(http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m272/gandy78/61_1_b.jpg)

Been thinking about the FD calipers, but heard that its not to much benefit tho.
What about the 330mm 6pot D2 brakes. not cheap tho at £800!!
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: g.miller on April 17, 2008, 10:47:00 AM
I always thought the brakes on a T11 were good. So why not just upgrade the disc\'s and pads? These seem a good buy but i have no knowage of them but at £230 for a set of four vented/drilled/grooved disc\'s it might be worth a try.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=320220123978&ssPageName=STRK:MEWA:IT&ih=011

If they are any good let me know as i was considering changing mine.
Grant
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 17, 2008, 10:52:59 AM
^ They look good, might go for a full set of mintex :)

Thanks
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on April 17, 2008, 12:31:39 PM
Mine has FD calipers up front and I thought they were up-graded (Vented and grooved) FD discs too. I could be wrong though they might be FC discs they were on the car when I got it.
How come the FD disc\'s don\'t fit Stu? Different offset or something?
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: grinder on April 17, 2008, 02:16:41 PM
errr not sure - something to do with the hub size ( i think )
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: paul3944 on April 17, 2008, 07:36:28 PM
I put FD calipers on the FC last week along with braided hoses.  Braking is the same but the biggest difference i found was that the FC calipers weigh a tonne compared to the FD calipers.:Nono!

The FD calipers scrub up a million times better with some caliper paint and also less prone to seizing :2Mad  which is the most common fault with FC calipers which is the reason why I changed mine.

Paul
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: G@NDY on April 18, 2008, 01:35:22 PM
Never thought of that. Is it a straight swap?? might have to get me some painted up then. Now where is that pink paint ;)
Title: Brake upgrades, seats, seat mounts.
Post by: paul3944 on April 19, 2008, 09:11:45 AM
Not a complete straight swop you need to take the brake pipe off the FC caliper and install it to the FD caliper you might want to get new pipes for this.
When i done it i found the pipes where in bad order and they only cost a couple of quid from mazda.

Paul