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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: skim41 on October 28, 2008, 09:35:53 PM

Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 28, 2008, 09:35:53 PM
does anybody has some pictures of how the diffuser was mounted to the bodywork. As I dont know how I should mount it properly.

Thanks in advance.


Regards
Rogier
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Bobbit on October 29, 2008, 09:48:59 AM
Which RE diff have you got fella?
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 29, 2008, 10:04:43 AM
the pro version. It mounts with some "canard style" things to the body, however I dont know where to find some plugs or similar to mount it to the body.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Bobbit on October 29, 2008, 11:17:13 AM
I think a few people have used either rivets of simple bolts bud.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 29, 2008, 11:18:59 AM
I was thinking to rivet it also. How you want to use studbolts? Can you enter from the inside?
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Bobbit on October 29, 2008, 11:38:02 AM
Yes you can, jack the car up from the back and you will be able to see more. You will also need to remove the black plastic trim from the rear underside of the rear bumper (this can be tricky) then the diff will fit better.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 29, 2008, 11:57:02 AM
will take a look this afternoon. Thanks already.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: RedRummy on October 29, 2008, 12:24:33 PM
if using nuts and bolts, get ones which have little plastic inserts in the nuts... stops them coming undone when vibrating...

DIY shops do \'em.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 29, 2008, 12:27:47 PM
nylock nuts. thanks for the advice.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 29, 2008, 01:37:49 PM
just had a quick feel and peek, but the canards line up with the square holes, and these can not be accessed from below, only from within.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Jim_rx7 on October 30, 2008, 07:16:08 PM
I have a RE diffuser mate. If I get a chance I\'ll take some pics over the weekend.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on October 30, 2008, 08:15:24 PM
that would be great! Thanks
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on November 02, 2008, 10:47:43 AM
Hi Jim,

Any luck on the pics?

Just took a look and feel again, but the holes are ca. 1cm deep, you can not reach them from the back or likewise.

I think I need something that would expand, when a screw is turned in.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Jim_rx7 on November 02, 2008, 10:50:13 AM
Hi mate,

As long as the missus doesn\'t take up too much of my time today, I\'ll get those pics for you. Failing that, it\'ll be tomorrow as it\'s a day off tomorrow.

The car\'s got it\'s nose about a million feet in the air at the moment, so I need to finish the work on it first. Drop it on it\'s bum and I\'ll get you the pics.

Jim
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: ro284 on November 02, 2008, 12:43:25 PM
Like Skim, i\'m also looking forward to some pic\'s please Jim, Be great if you can get some up, might give me some enthusiasm to fit the thing!
Cheers Bob
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Jim_rx7 on November 02, 2008, 04:19:54 PM
It\'ll be tomorrow guys.

I actually don\'t know how it\'s fitted myself as I didn\'t fit it.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on November 03, 2008, 06:54:32 AM
Was searching for some nuts and bolts, and found that you might be able to use blind/ spread nuts. However could not find ones that were suitable for square 10mm only up to 8 mm.
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on November 07, 2008, 06:56:40 PM
if you have rear spats you have the right inserts you can use. I dont have them. ANybody have some part numbers on the rear spats and especially the inserts?
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: Jim_rx7 on November 07, 2008, 07:07:46 PM
Sorry for the delay on pics. I\'m working 12 hour days and the weather is so bad outside!
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on November 08, 2008, 08:45:31 AM
ah you pussy :D
Title: Rear diffuser install RE Amemiya
Post by: skim41 on November 09, 2008, 04:36:29 PM
just finished the install. I happened to have two spreadnuts in nylon which fitted perfectly. HOwever the other side still needed to be done. What you can do is use the rubber grommets, pull them out, make a tiny hole in them, and put a screw threw them upside down, the rubber will prevent the screw from turning. It seem pretty well fixed now. Will let you know on how it goes on the road.