Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 07, 2004, 11:59:14 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 07, 2004, 11:59:14 PM
After 10 weeks of HARD work, my RX7 twin turbo is finally insured and on the road! :D It\'s had quite a bit of work done to it, all by me, which I can only describe as gruelling. But it\'s all been worth it - of course. ;) Its a twin turbo Type-R, white with full challenge car castrol racing decals, wide arch bodykit, rear wing, lowered on light weight 17" split rims (that need refurbishing), custom fibreglass bonnet with lotsa ventage, bonnet pins to keep the bonnet down! 5 1/2" chrome tail pipe and all round L.E.D. neons. Interior wise, I removed sanded and sprayed the interior a black diamond fleck (keep it simple), whilst it was out fit a KMPH to MPH converter with built in de-limiter, sourced a 300mm leather clad steering wheel, snap off lockable BOSS kit, new switches (& new wiring), new alloy/carbon gear knob, made a leather gaitor rather than buying one, created new brackets for 2 single DIN stereos to fit in (the original stereo fitment was cut away! and therefore useless), a turbo timer bracket and a damn good clean. The car was in need of TLC when it arrived. It had been sprayed inside by an over enthusiastic individual who didnt know when to stop spraying - he sprayed over everything - including the dials and heater dials etc! Ive had to source all sorts of new bits and peices including parcel shelf, glove box, battery case/cover/clamps, heater controls, dials, interior panels, bonnet clasp and other niggly little things (which can be suprisingly difficult to find). But she\'s running smoothly and really taking shape! The looks she got this evening made all the work worthwhile. Having a Clifford alarm fitted tomorrow with new turbo timer and remote start. Even my insurance has amazed me at £880 fully comp with all mods, when Im only 24. Thankyou very much for all your help, hints and tips Ive managed to source from you guys and gals. Once again, thankyou! :wave
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: 20B_boy on April 08, 2004, 12:57:02 AM
Post by: 20B_boy on April 08, 2004, 12:57:02 AM
Any pics mate?
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: Wav on April 08, 2004, 11:46:05 AM
Post by: Wav on April 08, 2004, 11:46:05 AM
Yeah pics would be :cool, and who did you insure that beast with??? I\'m 24 and i struggled to insure a std type-r2:rolleyes:
Cheers, Paul:)
Cheers, Paul:)
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: Shaq on April 08, 2004, 12:14:23 PM
Post by: Shaq on April 08, 2004, 12:14:23 PM
sounds good but we need pics ! :D
where in surrey you from? i am from sutton.
shaQ
where in surrey you from? i am from sutton.
shaQ
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 02:59:28 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 02:59:28 PM
Here\'s a pic! :D I\'ve still got a little work to do on it (as you\'ll see) but the main part of the \'dash\' is finished.
Paul, I\'m insured with Tesco. Ive got four years NCB and no points,,, yet! ;)
Shaq, I live in Kew Gardens, next to Richmond. Theres meant to be a Jap car meet in Reading I\'m hopin to get to with a mate and his 300ZX. Do you know of any other meets in the area?
cheers
Nathan
Paul, I\'m insured with Tesco. Ive got four years NCB and no points,,, yet! ;)
Shaq, I live in Kew Gardens, next to Richmond. Theres meant to be a Jap car meet in Reading I\'m hopin to get to with a mate and his 300ZX. Do you know of any other meets in the area?
cheers
Nathan
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:00:22 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:00:22 PM
And another one!
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:01:50 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:01:50 PM
Last one I promise (the message file size will be getting to big! ;)
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: J4P RX on April 08, 2004, 03:09:25 PM
Post by: J4P RX on April 08, 2004, 03:09:25 PM
Is that key always there? That would seriously get on my nerves :p
Lee
Lee
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:11:04 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 08, 2004, 03:11:04 PM
Nah, I just forgot to take it off! :rolleyes:
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: J4P RX on April 08, 2004, 03:35:58 PM
Post by: J4P RX on April 08, 2004, 03:35:58 PM
Oh I see, thats for the steering wheel boss not the ignition :rolleyes:
Can you tell me where you got it from, as I really need one as my cars a right pain to get into.
Thanks
Lee
Can you tell me where you got it from, as I really need one as my cars a right pain to get into.
Thanks
Lee
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: Shaq on April 08, 2004, 05:51:28 PM
Post by: Shaq on April 08, 2004, 05:51:28 PM
eyedee
nice very different looks good tho... :)
i use to live in richmond !, there is none i know of at the mo when is this reading one i think i may have to come up.
anything been done to the engine ?
shaQ
nice very different looks good tho... :)
i use to live in richmond !, there is none i know of at the mo when is this reading one i think i may have to come up.
anything been done to the engine ?
shaQ
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: scooby_si on April 08, 2004, 06:00:42 PM
Post by: scooby_si on April 08, 2004, 06:00:42 PM
that is very cool, luv the Toms (is it 
been a while since i played GT) castrol supra stylee graphix :god
been a while since i played GT) castrol supra stylee graphix :god
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: sadgoth on April 08, 2004, 06:15:56 PM
Post by: sadgoth on April 08, 2004, 06:15:56 PM
reading meet 20 April (normally 3rd Tuesday in month) http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5383
would be good to finally get some rexs there! I\'ve been holding the fort for the last 2 months! I have refused to take the Scooby down even though it\'s for sale as there\'d be no RX7s there at all + I\'d be one of many scoobs :rolleyes: common as muck these days :rollin
would be good to finally get some rexs there! I\'ve been holding the fort for the last 2 months! I have refused to take the Scooby down even though it\'s for sale as there\'d be no RX7s there at all + I\'d be one of many scoobs :rolleyes: common as muck these days :rollin
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: sadgoth on April 08, 2004, 06:18:44 PM
Post by: sadgoth on April 08, 2004, 06:18:44 PM
btw, the 3rd gen was that on ebay about 3 months ago, I saw a Castrol racing colours rex on ebay, was v tempted, but she who must be obeyed (swmbo) said car must be practical (hence scooby :) ) still 3rd gen next!
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: Nath on April 08, 2004, 07:27:53 PM
Post by: Nath on April 08, 2004, 07:27:53 PM
Looking good , love the front.
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: lee1boy on April 10, 2004, 08:23:39 AM
Post by: lee1boy on April 10, 2004, 08:23:39 AM
How did you fix that number plate.
Lee
Lee
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: lee1boy on April 10, 2004, 08:29:00 AM
Post by: lee1boy on April 10, 2004, 08:29:00 AM
How did you fix that number plate.
Lee
Lee
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: eyedee on April 10, 2004, 03:41:34 PM
Post by: eyedee on April 10, 2004, 03:41:34 PM
Hey,
You are correct sir! - They are TOMS Castrols, Si. :)
Can you tell me where you got it from, as I really need one as my cars a right pain to get into.
Sorry, I really cant remember as I visited hundreds of shops searching for the perfect mods. Do a search for \'Mountney 300mm Leather Type-M steering wheel\' though, as thats what it is.
How did you fix that number plate.
Its fixed with triangular brackets which are drilled and fixed through the underside of one of the horizontal fins which spans the length of the lower air intake gap.
The neons were VERY difficult to fit. My REX has an aero tray which attached to the front splitter and runs the full length of the car. So finding gaps higher than the grounding point of the vehicle which would still display the lighting was a real challenge. Then getting the wiring through the car was suprisingly difficult as there are no chasms running above the rear wheel arches - its all chassis or fixed metal body panelling. :eek:
cheers :wave
You are correct sir! - They are TOMS Castrols, Si. :)
Can you tell me where you got it from, as I really need one as my cars a right pain to get into.
Sorry, I really cant remember as I visited hundreds of shops searching for the perfect mods. Do a search for \'Mountney 300mm Leather Type-M steering wheel\' though, as thats what it is.
How did you fix that number plate.
Its fixed with triangular brackets which are drilled and fixed through the underside of one of the horizontal fins which spans the length of the lower air intake gap.
The neons were VERY difficult to fit. My REX has an aero tray which attached to the front splitter and runs the full length of the car. So finding gaps higher than the grounding point of the vehicle which would still display the lighting was a real challenge. Then getting the wiring through the car was suprisingly difficult as there are no chasms running above the rear wheel arches - its all chassis or fixed metal body panelling. :eek:
cheers :wave
Title: Another Type-R hits the streets!
Post by: scooby_si on April 10, 2004, 06:45:04 PM
Post by: scooby_si on April 10, 2004, 06:45:04 PM
you see i do know some stuff (http://www.click-smilies.de/sammlung0304/lachen/laughing-smiley-008.gif)Si