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Post by: mpk490p on May 23, 2004, 12:22:29 PM

Due to my beer drinking programme and the football i only managed a little bit on the car but the engine bays nearly ready for painting, does anyone know where all them wires go?!?!?

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Post by: mpk490p on May 23, 2004, 12:24:46 PM

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2004, 05:38:07 PM

well the cars back engine bay sprayed (with 2lit of paint!!)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2004, 05:40:07 PM

The gearbox came up a treat with a bit of elbow grease!!!

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2004, 05:43:48 PM

Managed to get the gearbox in (on my own!!!) the exhaust and cover plates are all on, it\'s coming along nicely (no problems yet mmmm somethings gonna break soon)

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Post by: scooby_si on July 08, 2004, 06:19:06 PM

has that nasty Clive man been seducing you to the dark er i mean yello side?

lol
Si

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 08, 2004, 06:21:04 PM

looks nice an tidy .. should be nice when its finished

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Post by: antnicuk on July 08, 2004, 07:53:58 PM

yours doesnt happen to be an A reg Mk2 that i saw on the back of a lowloader this morning in Epping? The one i saw only 42k miles on the clock, locked really nice condition.
regards
tony

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2004, 08:18:55 PM

yellow was the colour of the first one i did it\'s the fiat yellow, but no i\'m no where near epping!! bit further up near santa pod, hoping to get the engine in by next weekend and then back in for the body kit and full respray as it\'s only the engine bay that\'s been sprayed to date!!!
was hoping to have it done for billing jap show but no luck, i\'ll still be there though it\'s only 5mins from me

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Post by: mpk490p on July 13, 2004, 08:07:29 AM

Loom all in now all the shocks off, does anyone know where i can get my new standard disc\'s drilled?
Ta

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Post by: mpk490p on July 15, 2004, 08:49:21 PM

New lowered springs and a bit of paint on the calipers today, had my first hic up, i discoved that they changed the pedal bracket was changed from the mark 2 and 3 this was after half an hour and a big hammer, luckly i had a spare one!! that went in in 5 mins!!

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Post by: mpk490p on July 15, 2004, 08:55:09 PM

Just need the rest of the car to match the nice yellow!!

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2004, 11:17:35 PM

all new pad shocks and springs along with recon calipers

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2004, 11:25:21 PM

wings nose and bonnet back on, going in for final respray and bodykit/spoiler to be fittted on Monday

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Post by: mpk490p on July 17, 2005, 09:36:35 AM

at last we are on our way, after lots of being messed around the car is being sprayed just thought i would post some pictures to let you all know how its going

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 17, 2005, 10:07:50 AM

Your cars gonna be ace! Nice shiney bellhousing :D

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Post by: mpk490p on July 17, 2005, 10:18:46 AM

thanks i know how you are feeling though been waiting ages to get started on it thanks to clive letting me down, to be honest im glad he didnt do it now, the guy thats doing it for me is a friend who been in the business for 30 years and he took clive on about 6 months before he sprayed mine the guy used to be a builder!!!! my friend was telling me some right horror stories about him.

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 17, 2005, 11:16:12 AM

looking good I can\'t think of another FB in the UK in yellow ... can\'t think why as they look ace

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Post by: mpk490p on July 17, 2005, 11:24:29 AM

well i have two!!
i\'m going to post a ad for the spares on the cars i have as it billing next week and i live down the road if you wanted to have a go at those stuts you could?

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 17, 2005, 11:29:21 AM

I think I\'ve got the struts sorted now (got some coilovers) I\'ve also got about 3 things on that weekend already (going to be busy!)

Thanks anyhoo :)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 19, 2005, 07:26:11 AM

Does anyone know if you can fit one of these \'motorbike\' exhaust cans on a early rx7?

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Post by: Brett on July 19, 2005, 08:19:04 AM

If your prepared to fart about and do a bit of fabrication you should be able to make on fit. :)

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 19, 2005, 11:01:22 AM

Bike cans are no use on a car, they are almost always straight through and have very little sound absorbing material in them. A rotary needs a good silencer that can take the heat and if you want it to be even remotely road legal you will probably need a good sized back box and a couple of smaller silencers.

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Post by: Brett on July 19, 2005, 12:28:38 PM

You mean we are supposed to run silenced exhaust pipes? That would explain the plod interest on my old rx then....

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Post by: mpk490p on July 19, 2005, 04:14:54 PM

i mean the bike style exhaust you see them on scobbys etc not an actual bike one that would be scary

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Post by: OLSKOOLROTAR on July 26, 2005, 07:50:23 PM

Quote from: mpk490pi mean the bike style exhaust you see them on scobbys etc not an actual bike one that would be scary

Try looking at the "supertrapp" website. they look pretty damn good on the 1st gens, various diameters for sale as well plus you can remove the internal discs or fit more in depending how loud you want it etc.

The megaphone series is the 1 you want.

//www.supertrapp.com/product_sections/universal/index.asp

REgards

Jase

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Post by: Martiny on July 28, 2005, 09:58:56 AM

mmm Arent Supertrapp part of the Moller Skycar company?

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Post by: mpk490p on July 28, 2005, 09:00:14 PM

good hint for anyone taking the wings off there series 1 atach some garden hose to the sunroof out lets (behind the wings and under the rear bumber) it stops the bottom of the wings rotting out and the rear of the car ;)

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 30, 2005, 12:10:07 PM

I\'m sorry I put you onto clive dude. Since then I\'ve had no end of trouble with the car he \'restored\' - the rebuilt engine was just painted, & blew up on me, the car is full of worrying noises (I\'m having to pay Tim to strip down the suspension as we speak) & the paint on the bumpers is peeling off where he just sprayed over the original paint without any prepping! When you asked me the car looked fine & was running - I didn\'t know id been had back then.

Sorry again mate.

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 30, 2005, 12:13:27 PM

Check out my jap style 5"can - it also has an intermediate silencer & its still too chuffin loud to hear the stereo!

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Post by: mpk490p on July 30, 2005, 01:10:22 PM

thats ok, he only did the engine bay for me, i found out he used to be a builder and had only been painting for 6 months!
like the can, thats the sort i was on about, did you have much trouble fitting it? where did you get it from etc
ta
mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 31, 2005, 11:46:35 AM

You\'l need to ask Tim a RX motors - they made the exaust from scratch & fitted the can.

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Post by: mpk490p on August 25, 2005, 06:52:38 PM

The rear and side skirts fitted, door locks to be taken out then the front to be done next week and it should be home in 2 weeks, just have to fit all the bits i have in the garage back into the car somehow?

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Post by: Don Pamponi on August 30, 2005, 06:44:55 PM

Your RX is gonna be great! Must sort out my paint

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Post by: Christopher on August 31, 2005, 03:34:41 PM

From what I remember Don, your paint was really good. Its teh same colour as my brothers just shineyer and has no dents :P

We bought your exhast in case your wondering when we saw the car :)

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Post by: Don Pamponi on September 01, 2005, 09:43:33 AM

Just a couple of little scratches & flaky paint on the bumpers where it was sprayed straight over the old paint.

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Post by: mpk490p on September 01, 2005, 06:28:24 PM

the fronts getting there just some repair to do and two holes for the small spot lights

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Post by: mpk490p on September 25, 2005, 09:01:39 PM

car finally being sprayed wednesday!!

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Post by: RobbieRX-7 on September 25, 2005, 09:29:33 PM

very good job so far. I think you should get the master brake cylinder and steel pipes in the engine bay chrome plated :god

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Post by: mpk490p on September 26, 2005, 08:44:08 AM

Sounds good but where and for what sort of cost?

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Post by: mpk490p on October 19, 2005, 08:12:33 PM

finally got the car home today! will get some more pictures in the daylight but thought id post this one quickly!
the camera doesnt show the colour too well!

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Post by: mpk490p on October 22, 2005, 07:18:22 PM

Started work on the engine, putting the old carbs on untill i can get it up to pip to fit the webber

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Post by: mpk490p on November 07, 2005, 07:28:01 PM

progress is slow find very little time to spend in the garage but managed to fabricate the fog lights to fit, hoping to get the engine running in the next couple of weeks

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Post by: mpk490p on December 04, 2005, 10:31:28 PM

mmm still having problems getting her running after problems with no fuel get through i took the whole system apart and checked everything could find a problem and then when it went back together it was fine (2 days wasted) i then belive to have the timing sorted athough i now how a water leak on the inlet manifold!! so the second rotary is just getting water chucked in there, just after a gasket which should hopefully solve it, (if anyone could help, emailed wgt) i\'m just glad its not nice and sunny or i would be really mad

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Post by: oldone on December 04, 2005, 10:36:46 PM

Quote from: mpk490pmmm still having problems getting her running after problems with no fuel get through i took the whole system apart and checked everything could find a problem and then when it went back together it was fine (2 days wasted) i then belive to have the timing sorted athough i now how a water leak on the inlet manifold!! so the second rotary is just getting water chucked in there, just after a gasket which should hopefully solve it, (if anyone could help, emailed wgt) i\'m just glad its not nice and sunny or i would be really mad

Water in the second rotor does not sound \'kosher\' at all bro....? What gasket you after |?

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Post by: mpk490p on December 05, 2005, 08:56:33 AM

Quote from: oldoneWater in the second rotor does not sound \'kosher\' at all bro....? What gasket you after |?

i still have the old 12a carb on it with a adapter plate for the 13b, so i need a 12a intake gasket plus o rings, its frustrating as when the cars running its going to be mot\'d and driven to wgt so he can fit the webber on it

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Post by: mpk490p on December 29, 2005, 12:03:05 PM

all problems solved and engine running sweet

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Post by: oldone on December 29, 2005, 03:43:54 PM

Real pleased for you bro.... :guinness :D

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Post by: mpk490p on January 29, 2006, 02:56:35 PM

spoiler now fitted and most of the front end complete, alarm next (mmmm always fun) will have to join up to update the pictures

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2006, 08:42:25 AM

just thought i would update some pics as i\'m now a full member, i had to scrap the original alarm (after fitting it!) as it seemed a bit un reliable just what you dont need when you have no door locks!
so the new alarm has been fitted and i have a week off to try and get somewhere with it (is there somewhere you can buy time before the summer?)
Also got the wheels powder coated black by a friend, thought about it for a long time but i think they will look good, very happy with the finish.
The new mirrors arived from Oz so they can be used!! just waiting for them to be sprayed in yellow.

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Post by: Dominic on April 10, 2006, 12:18:40 PM

Great job on those wheels, always like black alloys on sportscars. May I ask where you found those bullet mirrors, been looking for some for a while now? Are they new or used?

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2006, 12:54:19 PM

There a long story, you can get them from the states from time to time there on ebay but there for a left hand drive so there not much good, i got mine from Oz but it has taken me nearly a year of searching ausrotary.com as most people just dont want to send stuff that far, i managed to get two pairs but dom has had the other ones
Mark

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Post by: Dominic on April 10, 2006, 01:12:28 PM

Another reason to book that holiday to Australia!

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2006, 01:21:27 PM

why didnt i think off that? happy hunting!

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2006, 06:12:41 PM

Quote from: DominicGreat job on those wheels, always like black alloys on sportscars. May I ask where you found those bullet mirrors, been looking for some for a while now? Are they new or used?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/81-82-83-84-85-Mazda-RX7-door-mirror_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33649QQitemZ8053519059QQrdZ1
Left hand drive ones, some people can put up with that, its the arms that are different so you might have more luck buying the units from the us and trying for some arms from Oz
mark

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Post by: Dominic on April 10, 2006, 06:43:01 PM

Cheers Mark, got a mate who lives out in Oz and flies to the UK every now and then so maybe I\'ll try and get some of those mirrors over here in their luggage. Haven\'t had much luck with importing stuff in the past. Reckon you\'ll add another few miles per hour to your top speed having got rid of those air brakes :driving

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2006, 06:47:50 PM

no dought and the car fits in the garage now!!!

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Post by: mpk490p on April 13, 2006, 12:52:34 PM

took some pictures yesterday before the rain! was hoping to get the interior in today but thats no looking very good at the mo!

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Post by: mpk490p on April 14, 2006, 08:07:14 AM

Managed to get some of the interior in after i had picked the best one and given it a clean and when the rain finished, it was nice to drive the car with a seat as the floors not to soft!
my tyres arrived for the rears, toyo\'s T1-R\'s so hoping to get them fitted and on the car soon.
has anyone used theses tyres\'s before? i hear there great for grip but can wear quickly, mind you at Â£57 a tyre it\'s not the end of the world http://www.mytyres.co.uk/start.html

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Post by: mpk490p on April 18, 2006, 08:10:23 PM

Managed to get the dash in today and its very nearly finished just waiting for my mirrors and nose cone to come back from the sprayers (should be end of the week)

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Post by: mpk490p on May 01, 2006, 06:39:22 PM

got the wheels fitted and the cars booked in for a mot in a couple of weeks just waiting for the mirrors and nose cone to come back from the spray shop so might just make it to RSIII yet!
Gonna wait untill after then to fit the lowered springs just want to get some miles on the clock first

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Post by: Dominic on May 02, 2006, 10:35:29 AM

Mark, are those 15" wheels? What width are the tyres? I\'m on the stock 14" alloys and Yokohama A539 195/60/R14 tyres.

What springs are you going to fit? I am looking to reduce the ride height at the rear of the car. Will probably leave the front otherwise I\'ll start eating speedbumps.

Hope you make it to RSIII, looking forward to meeting some of the crew.

Dom

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2006, 01:26:58 PM

Quote from: DominicMark, are those 15" wheels? What width are the tyres? I\'m on the stock 14" alloys and Yokohama A539 195/60/R14 tyres.

What springs are you going to fit? I am looking to reduce the ride height at the rear of the car. Will probably leave the front otherwise I\'ll start eating speedbumps.

Hope you make it to RSIII, looking forward to meeting some of the crew.

Dom

Thought standard size was 205/60/14
Mine are 16\'s but you can run 18\'s if you want big, I decided on 16\'s as its gonna be quite low on the ride so more for comfort really, I\'ve got 215/40/16 on the front with the arch taken out of the wing and spacers with extended studs and 225/40/16 no modification needed
Think there springs were racing beat, that\'s what\'s on it at the mo but I have another set which where modified to let the car sit a lot lower, I ran them on my other 7 and they were good as long as there arnt any speed bumps around which is why I\'m gonna see how the standard lowered springs are (if that makes sence) :chat

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Post by: Dominic on May 02, 2006, 01:57:08 PM

Have gone for 195\'s at the front to reduce the heaviness of the steering at low speed/when parking etc. Still on 205\'s at the back but they are a bit worn, think i\'ll try and get some new 205 Yoko\'s or Toyo\'s at the back. Those Toyo\'s you have are very good value, presumably they will be even cheaper for 14" wheels :) . Have just sent my wheels off for refurb at Pristine Wheels in Milton Keynes, will do a post to show the outcome in a week or so.

Have seen some Racing Beat race springs that feature a deadwound section which you can chop away at to get the required ride height.

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2006, 02:09:13 PM

Just follow the link I put up if you want the toyo\'s
I probably have a good set of original alloys got about 10 rims with tyres remember seeing some real good ones there but it will be good to see the results, milton keynes is only down the road from me and I\'ve heard there very good, look forward to seeing the results

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Post by: Dominic on May 02, 2006, 06:32:23 PM

Got any pics of the good ones? Would you be interested in parting with them?

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2006, 10:14:55 PM

Quote from: DominicGot any pics of the good ones? Would you be interested in parting with them?

I will sort them out and get some pictures up I have around 10 so we should find a set of 4/5 no problem don\'t want much for them glad to see them go. :Thumbsup!

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Post by: Dominic on May 03, 2006, 10:24:26 AM

Cheers Mark, I\'m only after 2 cos I have 2 BRAND NEW wheels that have never even had tyres on them! (and am building up quite a collection of spare wheels as well), so would only really be interested if yours are in very good nick/like new (i.e. lacquer still on and not scratched) so that they match OK. Think this may be asking too much though. No worries if not cos Pritine Wheels have given me a very good quote of around Â£45 per wheel for chemical cleaning, bead blasting, powder coating, diamond cutting, and lacquering.........and shipment back to Protyre near where I live! I\'ll hold off the job until I hear back from you as to the condition of your wheels.

Thanks

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Post by: Dominic on May 03, 2006, 11:09:00 AM

Mark, here\'s a pic of one of the new wheels that I\'m trying to match.

Cheers

Dom

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Post by: mpk490p on May 03, 2006, 06:09:01 PM

Quote from: DominicMark, here\'s a pic of one of the new wheels that I\'m trying to match.

Cheers

Dom

Ok i think you may want to send them off to be refurbed as mine are clean not \'NEW\'
a set of mine would look fine but i think your gonna notice the difference
Mark

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Post by: Dominic on May 04, 2006, 10:24:21 AM

Roger that,

Gonna send them off today then.

Over and out.

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Post by: mpk490p on May 05, 2006, 07:09:47 PM

after having trouble getting the car to pull after 3000rpm and playing with the timing even though the car would start first time, i found the problem,
Many thanks to carl for his advice i defentaly feel it helped, a bit of oil in the secondary butterflys in the carb and off i went for a quick spin round the block it pulled a little at first and then pow off she went before i knew it i was doing 90, i think it just needed a good run after all the shell hadnt moved for 7-8 years and the engine hadnt been driven hard for a good 4 years, now i have a grin on my face again so again thanks carl
the mot is booked in for a week on sat (tomoz) so im hoping to make it to rsIII
cant wait to get the weber fitted now!!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 14, 2006, 08:54:20 AM

Car went staright trough the mot without a problem got to say im kinda relived i went on line to tax it and it said the car was last taxed 10years ago,
my painter has left me down by painting the nose cone and mirrors the wrong shade of yellow so ive got the old mirrors and a blue nose on it at the mo but hope to get it sorted for RSIII
going on the Monday so i hope most of you will still be around
thanks again to all who have viewed and helped me trough the build
\'its been emotional!\'
Mark

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Post by: mullins on May 16, 2006, 11:15:16 AM

Well done mate. Excellent to hear you got through the hard part (MOT) so easily. It shows the quality of your workmanship! I\'ll look forward to seeing this up close at Rotorstock! :)

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Post by: Dominic on May 16, 2006, 12:44:06 PM

Darn, going to RSIII on the Sunday.

Good to hear its coming together so well, bet that engine sounds good.

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Post by: mpk490p on May 16, 2006, 02:12:02 PM

Quote from: DominicDarn, going to RSIII on the Sunday.

Good to hear its coming together so well, bet that engine sounds good.

would like to go on the Sunday but untill i get some kind of seat belt in the rear i dont really want my daughter in there and my partner said theres no way shes sitting in the back (fair enough!) so it will just be the Monday

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Post by: alban1973 on May 17, 2006, 09:28:44 AM

Quote from: mpk490pCar went staright trough the mot without a problem got to say im kinda relived i went on line to tax it and it said the car was last taxed 10years ago,
my painter has left me down by painting the nose cone and mirrors the wrong shade of yellow so ive got the old mirrors and a blue nose on it at the mo but hope to get it sorted for RSIII
going on the Monday so i hope most of you will still be around
thanks again to all who have viewed and helped me trough the build
\'its been emotional!\'
Mark

Excellent Mark, Hope to see the car down south in a couple of weeks, I hope you will clock the miles up in it to get the benefit of all the hard work,, Did you find any mounts for rear seat belts??? they are quite easy to make if you do not mind drilling holes in the car under the seats........

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Post by: mpk490p on May 17, 2006, 06:48:33 PM

yes found some fixing points just need to get the belt and clip from a scrappers!

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 17, 2006, 08:02:34 PM

I\'m about to bolt in some harnesses my self!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 18, 2006, 08:26:14 PM

Are you going RS3 on the Monday Dom?

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 19, 2006, 08:50:09 AM

Nah, too pi**ed of with the car. Dont really like driving it the way it is, not too far anyhow. Would find it hard to be enthusiastic when its so sh*te to drive.

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Post by: mpk490p on May 19, 2006, 05:16:24 PM

shame to here your so naffed off with it after all that time and money you have spent, i reakon a trip to somewhere where they have a pro-align machine and they can sort it out
http://www.alignmycar.co.uk/

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Post by: diabolical1 on May 20, 2006, 02:06:45 PM

very good work, man. i love to see someone get their car together and be able to document the stages of work. i\'m in the infant stage right now, myself. i know it\'s going to be a while, but threads like this always build strength and motivation. nice color, by the way.

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Post by: mpk490p on May 20, 2006, 04:47:52 PM

Quote from: diabolical1very good work, man. i love to see someone get their car together and be able to document the stages of work. i\'m in the infant stage right now, myself. i know it\'s going to be a while, but threads like this always build strength and motivation. nice color, by the way.

Thanks you will have to post a link with some pictures of yours!!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 25, 2006, 05:19:43 PM

Just had some good news (i hope) the paint has turned up and hopefully it\'s right this time, if it is i will be fitting a nose cone (currently running round with a blue one) and some new mirrors ready for Monday at RSIII

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Post by: Ant480 on May 25, 2006, 05:27:18 PM

Excellent news on the paint Mark, must be gutting knowing the car is so close to being finished. I wish I had planned ahead to go to Rotorstock, would have given me some inspiration for my car.

Unfortunately I am working, and can;t get time off at such short notice. Will hopefully see a few pics on this site!

Ant

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Post by: mpk490p on May 25, 2006, 05:29:39 PM

sure there will be plenty of pics
it has taken 2 years (most of that waiting for paint!) so glad i can make it to the big one!
you will have to try and get done for the jap fest at peterborough?
Mark

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Post by: diabolical1 on May 27, 2006, 11:28:13 AM

Quote from: mpk490pThanks you will have to post a link with some pictures of yours!!

pics shouldn\'t be a problem. i have tons of them. :) i plan to write a chronicle of my buildup whenever it gets done, but i still have some ways to go, so it\'ll be a while.

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Post by: mullins on May 29, 2006, 09:09:08 PM

Saw your car there today. Looking good mate. :)

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Post by: mpk490p on May 29, 2006, 09:34:18 PM

Thanks tried to meet a few people but the rain kinda killed that, found it was easier for everyone to say hello to me as the car kinda sticks out!
hoping to spend a bit more time at the next meeting santa pods good for me.
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 29, 2006, 08:58:16 AM

Pip at WGT called yesterday and my lower manifold has turned up! finally i can start looking at getting the weber fitted!

Santa Pod was a great event for those who couldnt make it, although there was a lot of series 3\'s there was defentaly interest in my gen 1 which is great when most of the cars there were 8k plus a few mk1 MR2\'s i think the jap show at Peterborough will be a better turn out for some of the old school!!!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 25, 2006, 05:13:41 PM

Bit of a strange knocking coming from the front shocks, looking to replace them, does anyone know where you can get top monts from?
think it could be them?
Mark

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 25, 2006, 05:20:42 PM

for strut tops try
Noltec in Aus
Racing beat/Mazdatrix
G Force Engineering (Jim Susko 1st gen suspension setup guru)
Ground Control in the states

Replacement shocks are getting a bit hard to find (well I struggled)

you have a choice of

Tokico Blues (fast road shock)
Tokico Illuminas (adjustable)
Koni (I reckon the sports are no longer made)
KYB (sort of OEM spec replacements, not uprated but gas shocks rather than oil filled as per standard)
errmm thats about it I think.

I had been told that Mk1 MR2 REAR shock inserts from Koni (they still do the sports) can be fitted with minor mods but you would have to check Ausrotary for all the details.

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Post by: mpk490p on July 25, 2006, 06:08:41 PM

Thanks Mike like i say not sure of the problem but a load knock when ever i touch a speed bump or rough road, to be fair i did\'nt chage them when i did the car so i will pull them off and have a look, i have some lowered springs to go on anyhow, thanks for the contacts:Thumbsup!
Mark

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 25, 2006, 06:12:18 PM

if they are the original oil filled ones they are probably shot, if they are the new insert type they might have been installed incorrectly when whoever changed them got them done as you are suposed to shim the insert so that the top nut clamps the insert in tight, no shims = the top nut not clamping the insert and a nasty rattle. It could of course be any number of other things too !

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Post by: mpk490p on July 26, 2006, 07:36:22 PM

well i can get HP blues for about Â£120 + UK tax import and the Illuminas for about Â£250 + UK tax import (full sets), has anyone got these on there rex?
Koni\'s are Â£60 for fronts plus shipping? +UK tax
KYB are Â£115 + UK tax (full set)
has anyone got these on there rex? any recormendations
Thanks
Mark

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 27, 2006, 12:17:42 PM

got the KYB\'s on the front of the 323 (Rx7 suspension) and Tokico Illumina\'s on the rx7 ... having not compared them directly to anything else I can\'t really comment. I went with the adjustables as it was a safer bet as they go from a lower damping rate than standard to a high enough rate to cope with much stiffer springs.

I wouldn\'t bother with lowering springs etc. convert the struts to coilovers ... cheaper in the long run and a spring rate change only costs Â£13 a pair :)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2006, 02:06:53 PM

Quote from: MikeLMRgot the KYB\'s on the front of the 323 (Rx7 suspension) and Tokico Illumina\'s on the rx7 ... having not compared them directly to anything else I can\'t really comment. I went with the adjustables as it was a safer bet as they go from a lower damping rate than standard to a high enough rate to cope with much stiffer springs.

I wouldn\'t bother with lowering springs etc. convert the struts to coilovers ... cheaper in the long run and a spring rate change only costs Â£13 a pair :)

Where did you get yours from Mike? (coil overs) how would that work on the rears?

Thanks
Mark

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 27, 2006, 04:43:46 PM

coil overs are made up from the kits you can buy. I already had a set purchased but the struts I bought already had set welded on. The spare set will be going on my 7 when I get it back.

Basically the universal threaded tubes are too large a diamter to fit over the standard struts but with a sleave welded to the strut and then a bit of grinding down they fit right over e and can be welded on with no problems.

I got the kit of bits from rally design but the finish of the parts isn\'t the best (they are good but not pretty) TAS used to make nicer ones but they are no longer trading.

I wouldn\'t buy a kit from the states as they are rip off ... much cheaper to buy the parts over here !

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Post by: MikeLMR on July 27, 2006, 05:08:31 PM

this is along the lines of what I was thinking for the back of mine, but with adjustable platforms welded to the car instead of the location tubes. Basically making the car suit the smaller diameters springs.

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Post by: mpk490p on July 28, 2006, 08:45:20 AM

That does seem like a better plan Mike, but im no welder and to be honest the car probably isnt used enough don\'t mind spend some money on new shocks, it nice and easy and i can fit them, thanks for the advice though
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 10, 2006, 11:35:15 AM

just a quick update for all,
PAINT, nightmare!! had some more paint turn up wrong! u have decided to colour match it before it drives me mental so the light covers going to the painters before i go on Holiday and hopefully will be sorted when im back (early Sept)
SHOCKS, after looking at the shocks i found they were new!! turns out the springs had be cut at the top so they wern\'t sitting level, the top mount for the spring was banging agaist the top mount, hence the strange oversteer aswell!!
i have ordered some king springs which should lower here around 50 - 60mm
and should resolve the problem!!
had the fan belt snap yesterday, cut a long story short got one from Halfords which was a better belt with more teeth (this is a week after ordering 1 from Mazda with no teeth which turn up this morning!)
fitted the belt and it has solved the overheating problem, no screaching and she seems to pull better now!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 21, 2006, 09:46:57 AM

Hi all,
Not updated my post for a while so here goes!,
King Springs are on there way from OZ and should be here next week
finally got some paint sorted so the car will be going back into the sprayers for the nose cone and a couple of other bits to be sprayed in the right colour + she will be polished for the first time as this was never done due to the paint cock up!
Resolved the problem with her getting a little warm, turns out there was a bag stuck to the rad, (its always something simple!)
other than that she\'s running better than ever, coming up to 6k on the engine so it\'s time for another oil change (so glad i can get oil cheap!)
hope to be at the old skool meet in Basingstoke early for next year
as for the carb, having trouble getting hold of pip at WGT he has all the parts but i dont have any more time off from work so i\'m looking to get it done in the early part of next year as the car will be in the garage for most of the winter anyway

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on January 14, 2007, 10:56:08 AM

Hi all, just thought i would update things, decided to take the mesh out from the front as i feel it is still restricting air flow (shame i liked the look) might try and fine some larger holed mesh to see it that is ok
king springs arrived might fit them up next week if the weather holds out, i have still be driving her even though the weathers poo, cant justify having her sat in the garage and not using it! (needs a good clean though!)
brought a series 2 strut brace which would fit ok (if i move the alternator and loose the dizzy!) saw it on ausrotory but sisnt take this into account! may move the alternator down to where the A/C pump was as this should help with the belt pulling the water pump better and better airflow for when the new carb is fitted

hope you all had a good new year and heres to more driving, braking and fixing in 2k7!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on February 26, 2007, 01:26:25 PM

Hi all,
just a update really fitted the king springs so the cars sits nice now, still having a issue with a noisey front end (oh err!) so just ordered some Tokico HP\'s all round from the states, unfortunatly i would be able to make the old skool meet as i will be fitting them!
hope to get the car over to Pip at WGT by the end of April to fit the carb

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on February 26, 2007, 07:21:54 PM

Looking sweet dude! I MUST get to some meets this year....

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Post by: mpk490p on February 26, 2007, 08:26:11 PM

Thanks Don, you will have to get upto santa pod this year and run the rx down the track!
there\'s no way you can get a series 1 to sit any lower and make it driveable so im happy with it just want the new shocks on it now!

Mark

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Post by: gmogle on February 26, 2007, 09:08:50 PM

My god thats bright !!!!!

Looks great mate, nice to see something different.

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Post by: mpk490p on February 26, 2007, 09:12:27 PM

i bet you can see it from Norwich!
its the Fiat yellow (it is bright) to be fair the last 2 pictures were just taken on a 2m camera phone it thought it was looking at the sun!

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Post by: t2rew on February 27, 2007, 08:03:52 PM

Quote from: mpk490phope to get the car over to Pip at WGT by the end of April to fit the carb

Mark

about time :2Rolleyes

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Post by: mpk490p on February 27, 2007, 08:11:25 PM

Quote from: t2rewabout time :2Rolleyes

tell me about it, i got a promotion last year at work which just means more work so finding the time has been hard,
hardly gonna set the world alight with it but should give me a little bit more umf!:3gears-rh

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Post by: t2rew on February 27, 2007, 08:17:37 PM

should sound pretty good too

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Post by: mpk490p on February 27, 2007, 08:27:30 PM

yes might even go for a large jap style back box, the noise level is just right at the mo though so it could be a gamble, like the look though
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on March 09, 2007, 09:14:27 PM

got home from work to find some nice new shocks waiting for me, going to try and get them on the car tomorrow weather permiting!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on March 31, 2007, 09:42:43 AM

Finally managed to get some time away from work, cars booked in at WGT for the 27th April and then i pretty sure its MOT and Tax time again!!!:2eek

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 03, 2007, 09:23:17 AM

new stuff arriving in the post:Thumbsup!
ordered 2 new belts from Mazda (should be here today)
the double pulley arived today (no more eating belts!!!)
going to order a s blade electric fan 3250cfm 16"
looking for a decent oil cooler now, does anyone know where i can get some pipes made up once i have it?

thanks
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 15, 2007, 11:00:01 AM

been busy shopping just ordered some angel eye headlights, these should help me see at night now as the orignals are preety poor even with uprated bulbs, these use xenon bulbs so that should help and it also has a sidelight bulb (as shown)
toying with the idea of fitting a sleepy eye switch also (i know its not to everyones taste but its got to help with airflow and i think it will look good with just the angel eye ring on)
also ordered a new back box, one of these universal ones but with a removeable silencer which should help as ive a feeling it will be v load without!

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Post by: Don Pamponi on April 16, 2007, 05:58:45 PM

I gt a can like that but slash cut. It IS loud without the baffle!

Where are the lights from? I\'d like to upgrade from standard, had been thinking of ditching the pop ups in favour of the bubble type.

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Post by: mpk490p on April 16, 2007, 06:45:20 PM

i have seen a kinda bubble type will have to do some digging!
the ones i saw were a double light with a perspex flat cover,
you can get the ones i brought pretty much anywhere as there just a standard 7" replacement i got mine from the US as they worked out cheaper

i will find the recpit if your have trouble finding some:Thumbsup!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on April 16, 2007, 07:33:04 PM

Yeah, sounds like what I saw too. My car goes off to RX motors this thursday for the steering conversion. I\'m kinda nervous. I think i must be Tim\'s most difficult customer! I\'ve been nagging a bit I think (" and make sure you paint this bit, polybush that, save me these bits".....)

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Post by: mpk490p on April 16, 2007, 08:13:01 PM

you finally got him to do it then, hope it works out ok for you are you feel more comfitable driving the car, such a shame to leave it in the garage!!
may see you at some shows this year then?!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on April 17, 2007, 09:39:32 PM

Yeah, if the transplant goes ok. Hopefully getting electric fan too (squeaky belt has to go!)

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Post by: mpk490p on April 17, 2007, 09:53:12 PM

the double pulley is great for getting rid of that and helps the water pump from slipping, keep saying im going to get a electric fan too!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 19, 2007, 10:47:31 AM

nice new shiny stuff!!

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Post by: mpk490p on June 18, 2007, 02:28:11 PM

what a knightmare, the cars been off the road so long the MOT and tax has long run out, now on my 4th supplier for new strut mounts, hope to have these here end of next week, MOT now booked for the 30th June, upto WGT for the carb, tracking, rolling road and tune up on the 6th July

Don,
hows the conversion going?

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 29, 2007, 05:47:13 PM

MOT tomorrow will keep you all posted, took it out to check the new strut mounts (obviously not on the queens highway:2Rolleyes ) glad i did brakes felt a bit spongy so bleed them and there was air in each corner (its only be sat for 3 months so that surprised me, may be worth keeping a eye on it) also thanks to the dust that seems to form in the garage i tried to wash the front window, no washers, broken motor so changed that (again glad i checked things dont want it to fail on something silly!)
:Thumbsup!
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 11, 2007, 03:04:38 PM

ok so after failing the MOT on Headlight aligment and a dodgie off side caliper with the the handbrake it went through the re test today no problems, this means were are back on for the engine work, booked into pips for the 20th July, spoke to my painter and its in for a polish (only 18 month after being painted) in a couple of weeks. i have just booked it in for some window tinting (not to dark just a nice tint to match the glass roof) this means we will be there at JAE sporting a new carb hopefully :Thumbs-up

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 20, 2007, 11:47:23 PM

Finaly got the weber fitted today at WGT, had a problem with a leaking rad which was discoved after the weber was fiited but Pip sorted me out with a uprated one he had in a race preped Gen 1 (Shirley turners? car) anyway what a top guy, temps were super low on the way home (although the low air temp and wet weather may of helped!!) still going to go for a electric fan so that should help maintaine a good temp

anyway i was happy with the BHP fiqure anyone want to guess!

i will post some pictures tomorrow, also picked up something else for the car Thursday night, going to save it for the JAE show for those off you that are going!!

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on July 21, 2007, 03:10:48 PM

Im going to make my guess 150bhp at the hubs :D Depends on your porting !

Shaun

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Post by: mullins on July 21, 2007, 07:36:52 PM

i was going to say about 150 too before i saw shaun\'s post. Jon Newmans 13B six port with 48IDA made 170ish iirc so i would expect you to be a little less than this, assuming porting is mild.

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Post by: shaunwil on July 21, 2007, 08:05:46 PM

makes me want to get my finger out and get my 6 port 13b in the car ASAP. Running it on a single 65mm Throttle with Gas, unsure on porting (most likely none) so no real idea !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 21, 2007, 09:22:03 PM

any chance you spoke to pip today Shaun?

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on July 21, 2007, 09:48:49 PM

I didn\'t, was here cursing me by any chance ? I\'d asked him to make me some bits for the 13b. Expected them in the post with a bill tbh. Will ring him Monday.

Was working this morning, but he\'s usually there later nowadays.

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 21, 2007, 10:22:30 PM

just wondered as you were spot on with the 150BHP
:Thumbsup!
Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on July 21, 2007, 10:49:26 PM

Awesome, thats really good power. What does it feel like in a 1st gen ???

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 23, 2007, 08:00:03 PM

Quote from: shaunwilAwesome, thats really good power. What does it feel like in a 1st gen ???

Shaun

Feels good need to sort some new bushes out, just ordered one for the idler arm, lots of wheel spin in the wet, not really driven it in the dry but hoping to go up the strip in it at RS4 on the Saturday, the power does feel nice and useable though.
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 23, 2007, 08:08:37 PM

couple of pictures of the weber
i have ordered a larger air filter as it does need more air, looking at getting a alternator relocation kit aswell but pineapple racing don\'t list it anymore, so on the look out for one

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Post by: mpk490p on July 23, 2007, 08:12:21 PM

Quote from: mpk490pFinaly got the weber fitted today at WGT, had a problem with a leaking rad which was discoved after the weber was fiited but Pip sorted me out with a uprated one he had in a race preped Gen 1 (Shirley turners? car) anyway what a top guy, temps were super low on the way home (although the low air temp and wet weather may of helped!!) still going to go for a electric fan so that should help maintaine a good temp

anyway i was happy with the BHP fiqure anyone want to guess!

i will post some pictures tomorrow, also picked up something else for the car Thursday night, going to save it for the JAE show for those off you that are going!!

Mark

So the surprise for those of you who didn\'t see it at JAE!
really happy with them and they are so much more comftable than standards

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Post by: mpk490p on July 24, 2007, 08:35:14 AM

recived my gas struts this morning well happy with them, dropped them off on Friday for a re gas (those of you that have a Gen 1 know what it is like to have a heavy piece of glass smack you on the head as you are filling the boot!:Grrr ) i have the rear wiper so you can\'t get off the shelf because of electrics, the company i used are in Derby the regassed both struts and sent them back to me quick turn out and at a good price, if anyone wants there details let me know

Mark

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Post by: Prof on July 24, 2007, 10:18:14 AM

Car is looking great Mark. Seen this at JAE and it was nice to see a Gen 1 there!

I love the look of your engine bay - clean and well organised. Good power figure too - was that on the dyno jig at JAE ?

See you at Rotorstock!:Thumbs-up

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Post by: mpk490p on July 24, 2007, 10:36:22 AM

Quote from: ProfCar is looking great Mark. Seen this at JAE and it was nice to see a Gen 1 there!

I love the look of your engine bay - clean and well organised. Good power figure too - was that on the dyno jig at JAE ?

See you at Rotorstock!:Thumbs-up

no dyno at WGT on Friday before driving it home in the rain!

thanks for the advice on the Gen 2 Cab, not my girlfriend wants one:Thumbs-up
see you at RS4 :burnout

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 25, 2007, 03:25:55 PM

Well I dunno why they asked for the car in April, cos as far as I know they haven\'t touched it yet. I\'ve been promised it back by the end of August....
I only put 6 months tax on it & the MOT will have expired (as will the summer) by the time I see it again, assuming they keep their promise.

Getting a bit frustrated mate.

Your yellow one is looking SWEEET tho. Nice seats - was it a re-trim or are they from a later RX?

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Post by: mpk490p on July 25, 2007, 05:29:45 PM

Quote from: Don PamponiWell I dunno why they asked for the car in April, cos as far as I know they haven\'t touched it yet. I\'ve been promised it back by the end of August....
I only put 6 months tax on it & the MOT will have expired (as will the summer) by the time I see it again, assuming they keep their promise.

Getting a bit frustrated mate.

Your yellow one is looking SWEEET tho. Nice seats - was it a re-trim or are they from a later RX?

wondered where you had been pal, take it the car is at Tim\'s getting a new rack?
the seats are original gen 1 seats (i thought they were retrimmed) but i have been told they did a very small run in the US with Leather although the cost was very high hence why they are so rare

Just dropped the car off at my painters, ive asked him to re paint the front skirt / bumber and finally it will get a polish (its only been 18 months!)
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2007, 10:25:25 AM

the wing came off yestersday when the car went in for a polish so i took a couple of snaps, i know its chalk and cheese but i prefure it with

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Post by: t2rew on July 27, 2007, 09:29:40 PM

i dont :D

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2007, 09:37:39 PM

Quote from: t2rewi dont :D

hello mate, didn\'t do JAE on sat but Clive said you were there, just couldn\'t bear to sell the rex!
you coming to RS4?
Mark

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Post by: t2rew on July 27, 2007, 09:55:58 PM

yeah ill be there. probably not running up the strip. just means i got more time to get drinking

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Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2007, 10:25:23 PM

Quote from: t2rewyeah ill be there. probably not running up the strip. just means i got more time to get drinking

fair play, i heard Dave got side tracked on the way to peterborough!

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Post by: t2rew on July 29, 2007, 06:48:45 PM

well sort of, he thought it was the following weekend.

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Post by: mpk490p on August 06, 2007, 08:54:04 AM

weber is running well just gathering parts for the next upgrade!
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37292
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2007, 08:52:18 AM

ordered the new grooved and drilled discs, axxis semi ceramic pads and stainless brake lines, going to order a new master for the brakes too (may as well have a complete overhall (can you still get caliper kits?)
noticed the clutch is loosing a very very small amount of fluid so ordered a new slave and master also a stainless clutch line

had the windows tinted sat but the guy has had to order a large piece to do the rear in one, so i have left the fronts out (have spare glass) but the rear quaters look nice, should be done next week

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2007, 11:16:58 AM

new ITG air filter arrived today should be a lot less restrictive than the K&N, pip said i was loosing 15 BHP because of it!!
didn\'t have many options as weber vertually sits on top of the engine
Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on August 08, 2007, 05:55:19 PM

speedways do replacement calipers on a return basis. I swapped out the discs, pads and calipers on the rear not too long ago and it made a huge difference !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2007, 06:18:33 PM

Thanks Shaun
how the gas gen 1 going?
you coming to RS4

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on August 08, 2007, 06:45:15 PM

Well the 13b is in the car, all plumbed in. Gas carb sat on a 65mm Throttle body on top of a rx4 13b manifold.

Just need to top the oil up in the gearbox, sort the throttle linkage out, Get the exhaust back from pip. Its booked in to be tuned next Wednesday :D Hoping to fire it up for the 1st time on Monday if all goes to plan :D

Shaun

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Post by: shaunwil on August 08, 2007, 06:46:41 PM

Oh and I\'ve got a full weekend pass for RS4 :D I\'m in the FD though !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2007, 06:56:39 PM

nice one, well it may be easier to find me i will be in the bananna!
only there sat though
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 12, 2007, 10:15:40 PM

ok first times up the strip and apart from frying my alternator the car stood up well, runs were as follows
1/ +.61, 19.89, 83.17MPH
2/ +.70, 16.14, 84.75
3/ +.58, 16.75, 85.08
4/ +.51, 16.40, 85.41
5/ +.64, 16.40, 84.92
6/ +.72, 16.33, 85.21
7/ +.59, 16.29, 84.41
8/ +.52, 20.36, 64.49 eased of smelt fuel! (fuel back through open return from tank)
9/ +.85, 16.61, 77.59 blown alternator:3gears-lh
really happy with the reaction times, didn\'t know what to expect time wise so just want to improve on what i have now

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on August 13, 2007, 09:18:48 AM

Was nice to meet you and run against you too :D

I think my turbos are due now though !!!

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 09:28:52 AM

Quote from: shaunwilWas nice to meet you and run against you too :D

I think my turbos are due now though !!!

Shaun

and you, are you running standard twins?
my brother has a video of us doing a run (not good quailty but i will post it up)
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 10:12:36 AM

Shaun and i running up pod
http://s178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/mkz7212/Rotorstock%204/?action=view¤t=PICT0685-1.flv

Mark

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Post by: oldone on August 13, 2007, 10:26:19 AM

Nice one bud,get an IDA and you will whip that plastic car.........:Thumbsup!

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 10:36:07 AM

Quote from: oldoneNice one bud,get an IDA and you will whip that plastic car.........:Thumbsup!

:Giggle thanks oldone, i know your a big fan of the IDA, i wish i had gone that way from the start but hay i had the carb so on it went (hungry for more power now though!)
i was happy with the runs i made showed a couple of Honda\'s old skool can still do it, thinking about ditching the turbo idea (running non turbo rotors so seems pointless without a good engine set up for it)
may have to consider some 48\'s or 50\'s instead now!!!
i know Carl has 3 48\'s on his 20B he wants to upgrade to 50\'s!!

Mark

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Post by: oldone on August 13, 2007, 10:58:39 AM

We should cut a lil \'bridgey\' for you young man......:yes you can still run your \'lying down\' carby..:rolleyes: but you will be amazed at the power increase.......:InLove those FD\'s will only catch you when they hit their 3rd gear ........:cheers

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 11:07:01 AM

Quote from: oldoneWe should cut a lil \'bridgey\' for you young man......:yes you can still run your \'lying down\' carby..:rolleyes: but you will be amazed at the power increase.......:InLove those FD\'s will only catch you when they hit their 3rd gear ........:cheers

:flamed mmmmmm sounds good i only have a mild street port at the minute, the reat of the car felt very good though i have new grooved and drilled discs coming this week stainless lines and new pads so the shell if up for some more power!

be nice to get up near 200 bhp :burnout

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 01:32:33 PM

my fav picture from RS4 (well you have to make the most of it):burnout

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Post by: shaunwil on August 13, 2007, 05:30:30 PM

Cool video :D

Mine sounded really nice too, bit loud for the mike though :Giggle

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on August 13, 2007, 05:45:45 PM

my brother got the red FD that was over fueling and that was to loud, he didn\'t bother with carls FB!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on September 10, 2007, 11:03:01 AM

Got the new back box fitted the other week, it sounds great and has made it more driveable at lower revs and a bit more top end, i run it without the muffler and the sounds is aceptable in the car and she now kicks flames :flamed (not surprised with the amount of fuel it drinks!!)

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on September 10, 2007, 11:03:50 AM

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Post by: mpk490p on September 29, 2007, 06:36:58 PM

ok had the new alternator sitting around for a while and also a gen 2 fuse box. i was waiting for a bracket that has been made to fit the gen 2 fuse box in a gen 1 but it hasnt turned up yet (along with the complete bush kit)
so i thought i would have a look at it today and it fitted spot in with no drilling etc!
i now have a 80amp alternator instead of a 55amp and i have move fuses to use under the bonnet sweet

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Post by: mpk490p on September 29, 2007, 06:44:04 PM

While i was doing the alternator and fuse box upgrade i though i would wire up the sleepy eye look, still not 100 sure about it (think i may just use them as dusk) but it is all wired up now just in case!

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Post by: mpk490p on October 29, 2007, 06:45:43 PM

New complete poly bush set turned up the other week so i fitted the front bushies this weekend along with the 16" fan and digital controler, it was from the US so temp is currently set at 190f (88c in English) with the sensor just sitting in the rad top hose it also gives you a constant reading so it is much more reliable than the stock :cheers

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 29, 2007, 07:25:35 PM

forgot to add also fitted a new clutch master and slave with a new stainless line as the old slave was leaking slightly

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 30, 2007, 12:21:44 PM

so it looks like i may be getting my hands on a weber 51 IDA decided not to go turbo or supercharger (cost and complications standard rotors etc etc) the weber should make over 200bhp :yes and i also have the option to go BP or PP and just change the jetting (old skool rules! no hairdryers!)
will of course keep you all posted!:3gears-rh

Mark

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Post by: Brett on October 30, 2007, 12:30:12 PM

Cool :D

How much did the 51 set you back?

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Post by: mpk490p on October 30, 2007, 12:37:03 PM

not quite sealed the deal yet but you dont get much change from Â£500, does include manifold though

Mark

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Post by: Brett on October 30, 2007, 12:39:23 PM

Ouch - but not so bad as it has the manifold...

Looking forward to seeing it again and putting out the missing 50 ponies! :Giggle

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Post by: mpk490p on October 30, 2007, 12:46:14 PM

Quote from: BrettOuch - but not so bad as it has the manifold...

Looking forward to seeing it again and putting out the missing 50 ponies! :Giggle

i may get it for a little less, but i will have a Weber 45 and manifold for sale so the change from that shouldn\'t be to bad, it is the perfect set up for a standard 12a but the ported 13b i have it just doesnt do justice!!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 30, 2007, 03:00:24 PM

My bump steers turned up today, these should help set the geomatry back to standard as the car has been lowered about 3.5" at the front, very nice items and a good price with the pound being so strong at the minute

Mark

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Post by: Prof on October 30, 2007, 03:17:28 PM

Looking good Mark - this car just keeps getting better :):cheers

Nice to see that fuse box was useful :yes

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Post by: mpk490p on October 30, 2007, 03:32:35 PM

:Thumbsup! Spot on thanks again Dave, well i have to keep busy somehow!
after a T11 leading coil now to uprate the ignition, are you going on the tunnel run at the end of November?
how\'s the cab going?
Mark

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Post by: Prof on October 30, 2007, 09:45:17 PM

Quote from: mpk490p:Thumbsup! Spot on thanks again Dave, well i have to keep busy somehow!
after a T11 leading coil now to uprate the ignition, are you going on the tunnel run at the end of November?
how\'s the cab going?
Mark

Hope to be going to that - need to check what else is happening - as it\'s mad season on party\'s and Christmas shopping :(

Cab is going well - not got the eManage plumbed back in yet - been to busy with decorating the house - so close now. The eManage should see me close to 300BHP and I will be able to get that electric Volvo rad in and the larger secondaries :cheers

I just have to learn to drive it on the drag strip :rollin

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Post by: mpk490p on October 31, 2007, 07:53:17 AM

Quote from: ProfHope to be going to that - need to check what else is happening - as it\'s mad season on party\'s and Christmas shopping :(

Cab is going well - not got the eManage plumbed back in yet - been to busy with decorating the house - so close now. The eManage should see me close to 300BHP and I will be able to get that electric Volvo rad in and the larger secondaries :cheers

I just have to learn to drive it on the drag strip :rollin

Nice one, i think christmas is cancelled if the 51 arrives! well your always welcome to pop in if your up for a RWYB :cheers
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on November 01, 2007, 09:03:52 AM

i have now found a good price on new 48IDA\'s and even with a new manifold it works out about Â£60 - 100 less than the 51 i think this will suit my engine better as recormended first off!
one way or another we will be IDA next year!!!!

P.S 5000 Views on this thread!!
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on November 03, 2007, 09:53:21 AM

T11 coil turned up today so im going to try the direct fire set up, should be interesting other people have found better starting and smoother idle, some say they have a performance increase other say none but a easy upgrade non the less

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on November 08, 2007, 05:42:17 PM

Got some white dials the other day wasn\'t sure about them but they were cheap and i have 3 or 4 sets of clocks so i can always swap them back,
i got them fitted and quite like them, just a shame i my camera broke so its a mobile photo but they are brighter than the standard ones

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on November 18, 2007, 11:12:37 AM

just scored some Noltec top mounts, these should really help with the set up of the car for some track days (once i get the rear bushes sorted!!) these strut plates permit 20mm negative/10mm positive camber and 10mm positive/10 mm negative caster adjustment :Thumbsup!
Mark

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Post by: Archbish on November 18, 2007, 02:11:33 PM

red bump steers with blue top mounts on a yellow car???? *holds head in hands* you\'ll find yourself driving along one day wearing a red pointy hat with a bell on the end, look to the passenger seat and see Big Ears yelling for more brap!!!!!

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Post by: mpk490p on November 18, 2007, 04:30:07 PM

Quote from: Archbishred bump steers with blue top mounts on a yellow car???? *holds head in hands* you\'ll find yourself driving along one day wearing a red pointy hat with a bell on the end, look to the passenger seat and see Big Ears yelling for more brap!!!!!

lol the theme is yellow and blue, you wont see the red bump steers (unless i run you over!!:Grrr :driving :chat
Mark

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Post by: Archbish on November 18, 2007, 06:21:05 PM

Besides, you probably won\'t be driving Era anywhere!!! (kinda seems mean having a dig at him without him seeing it... *sigh*)

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Post by: travellinbob on November 18, 2007, 06:32:24 PM

he he he.....run that gauntlet bish.

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Post by: mpk490p on November 18, 2007, 07:16:00 PM

Quote from: ArchbishBesides, you probably won\'t be driving Era anywhere!!! (kinda seems mean having a dig at him without him seeing it... *sigh*)

you guys!:spank
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on November 30, 2007, 04:59:52 PM

more new bits!
my new headlights arrived this week (would of been handy for the tunnel run)
i was considering HID\'s but cant justify Â£100 really for how much i use the car at night have just put them on and the difference is amazing, here\'s a shot with the left one being the new headlight. the light is far crisper and i would say at least 40 - 50% better one of the best upgrades i have done so far

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on January 14, 2008, 05:05:03 PM

ive had a 2nd oil cooler sitting around for a while so that will be going on during the next oil change, decided to keep the beehive set up also, after all it can\'t hurt, just need to get some new lines made up but i will be following the guys set up in the link
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=478521

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on January 19, 2008, 09:11:59 AM

Quote from: Don PamponiI gt a can like that but slash cut. It IS loud without the baffle!

Where are the lights from? I\'d like to upgrade from standard, had been thinking of ditching the pop ups in favour of the bubble type.

it may of took a while but i knew i had seen some somewhere!!

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Post by: mpk490p on January 31, 2008, 12:26:56 PM

So finally these turned up today! no charge from the vat man so very happy

just need a quick clean but one thing i noticed is there are no markings on the plates so i may mark them up or find a decent rule when i set them up!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on February 02, 2008, 07:27:31 PM

You are properly going to town on that FB dude.
& I thought I had an addiction! You make me feel much better! What did you go for in the end with the lights? Bulbs or the whole shebang?

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Post by: mpk490p on February 02, 2008, 08:17:03 PM

didnt go HID but had new headlights and bulbs makes a bug difference i can see the rabbits before i mow them down now:Thumbs-up

still more plans in the making too!!

hows yours coming along? steering all sorted now?

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on February 02, 2008, 09:45:56 PM

did you do the relay trick too with the headlights ?? What Wattage are the new bulbs ?

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on February 02, 2008, 10:26:19 PM

Quote from: shaunwildid you do the relay trick too with the headlights ?? What Wattage are the new bulbs ?

Shaun

the \'sleepy eye\' look? yes easy enough its done with a extra switch from your headlight up/down/wash switch

will have to check the wattage they came with the headlights but as i say well recormended!
hows things with you? are you down this way anytime soon? i still have that bracket
im up near Hull in the next couple of weeks but it will be in the day
Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on February 04, 2008, 07:58:44 PM

Should have mine back soon (I\'m promised). Steering all done, but they found one rear wheel is wonkey. Needs new axel housing.

Oh, have to buy separate 2 pairs of wheels, as the fronts are now 5 stud. Can\'t get the hub converters anymore. Wanted wider ones on the back anyways.

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Post by: mpk490p on February 04, 2008, 08:05:31 PM

sounds like your having fun then!
was the rear always like that? no wonder you had steering issues

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on February 05, 2008, 09:40:32 PM

I never dinged it so must have happened years ago

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Post by: syebba on February 13, 2008, 01:08:50 AM

Good post,youve done a lot of work on that car mark,reminds me of building my cobra replica years ago,Never Again!!!
Lighting looks improved.ive seen a pair of headlamps with xenon bulbs for $5 in US.
Theyre called \'projector\'lights or similar.
Have seen high definition kits for $70 US dollars,so will look into that.
Your leather interior looks the biz,i think the savannah models in US had the leather interior.
Have you got lsd in rear diff?
cheers stuart......

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Post by: mpk490p on February 13, 2008, 07:52:26 AM

thanks, i dont think we got leather in the UK (maybe a very expensive extra) but it was on top models in the US, the headlights are well worth it.
no LSD again i dont think it was a option over here as we didn\'t get a true GSL -SE model, no dash change, injection or LSD in the UK as standard

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on March 01, 2008, 03:43:25 PM

After finding a water leak (o rings on inlet manifold) i decided to pull manifold and and do the job right (it lasted 8 months fitted by specialist!) i got some 20mm core plugs and sealed them up, car goes great once again and it only took me 45mins top, i would recormend this fix to anyone going from a standard carb well worth the few pence it costs;)

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Post by: mpk490p on March 31, 2008, 10:17:05 AM

had a busy weekend finally fitting some of the bits i had,
rear bushes now fitted with upper control arms left in origional rubber and anti roll bar removed
ss brake lines fitted including rear axle line
Noltec top mounts
just sitting in Guilielmi Motorsport now having the car set up, (thanks Warthog Steve\'s a top man)
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 25, 2008, 06:52:20 PM

bit of a update, after fitting the noltec top mounts i found the top spring mount restricts anything pass standard camber, so im going to order the respeed coilover kit front and rear, and i will be picking up some new wheels next week!
Kei RS GT\'s 18x7.5 in Hyper Black
i also have a ported intake manifold coming for a 48IDA just a shame i have spent on the money on the wheels and coil overs!
also order the SS braided lines for the oil cooler as im going to do a oil change soon

Mark

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Post by: fil_auto on April 25, 2008, 07:39:06 PM

nice touch dude - always something going on eh?! #;o)

rather partial to those wheels - think they are gonna look pretty pucka against the gleaming yellow coachwork! #;o)

ttfn......

Quote from: mpk490p;493775bit of a update, after fitting the noltec top mounts i found the top spring mount restricts anything pass standard camber, so im going to order the respeed coilover kit front and rear, and i will be picking up some new wheels next week!
Kei RS GT\'s 18x7.5 in Hyper Black
i also have a ported intake manifold coming for a 48IDA just a shame i have spent on the money on the wheels and coil overs!
also order the SS braided lines for the oil cooler as im going to do a oil change soon

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 25, 2008, 07:59:43 PM

thanks, it all kinda came about at the last minute, id been looking for wheels and got a good deal then found a nice coilover set up again did a good deal and have already sold my old springs on (should help pay for some of the shipping!)
hope to have it all done for the next MK meet!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 26, 2008, 10:02:12 AM

a few pictures i found
18\'s front and 19\'s rear (bit too gangster for me)

black one with 18\'s all round

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Post by: mpk490p on April 26, 2008, 10:03:17 AM

also a few shots of the coil over kit im going to order

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Post by: mpk490p on April 29, 2008, 03:55:37 PM

picked up the new wheels yesterday heres a couple of snaps will get some better ones at the weekend!

Mark

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Post by: Brett on April 29, 2008, 03:58:35 PM

Cool wheels :)

What size are they?

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Post by: mpk490p on April 29, 2008, 04:12:44 PM

hi Brett how are you and your good lady?

18\'s

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Post by: Prof on April 29, 2008, 05:35:36 PM

Looking good Mark - your car goes from good to gooder (I know it\'s not a proper word).

It\'s got quite a mean look to it now :)

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Post by: mpk490p on April 29, 2008, 05:44:21 PM

Quote from: Prof;494871Looking good Mark - your car goes from good to gooder (I know it\'s not a proper word).

It\'s got quite a mean look to it now :)

Thanks Dave, its getting close to how i want it, get the coilovers on it and drop it a little more, i did want to spend the money on performance but that will come soon enough, hows things with you and your good lady?

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on April 29, 2008, 06:09:46 PM

Ooh want to have a closer look at them on sat :D

Shaun

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Post by: smokeygsi on April 29, 2008, 06:13:38 PM

is that the re speed coilover set up?

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Post by: mpk490p on April 29, 2008, 06:13:55 PM

Quote from: shaunwil;494896Ooh want to have a closer look at them on sat :D

Shaun

no prob i will bring that alt bracket with me (dont worry i dont charge storage:2Rolleyes)
are you coming down in the gen 1?

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 29, 2008, 06:16:07 PM

Quote from: smokeygsi;494898is that the re speed coilover set up?

yes going to order it this week, got the pics from rx7club.com

Mark

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Post by: smokeygsi on April 29, 2008, 06:30:49 PM

Nice.. its somthing i have been looking at, will be interested to hear what its like :)

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Post by: fil_auto on April 30, 2008, 01:59:38 PM

loving them.... #;o)

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Post by: Brett on April 30, 2008, 02:22:08 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;494834hi Brett how are you and your good lady?

18\'s

Both good thanks - hows things with you? :wave

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Post by: Prof on April 30, 2008, 03:13:47 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;494876Thanks Dave, its getting close to how i want it, get the coilovers on it and drop it a little more, i did want to spend the money on performance but that will come soon enough, hows things with you and your good lady?

Mark

Good mate - will soon have some updates to put up on my thread too ! :driving

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Post by: shaunwil on April 30, 2008, 05:56:26 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;494899no prob i will bring that alt bracket with me (dont worry i dont charge storage:2Rolleyes)
are you coming down in the gen 1?

Mark

Will be in the 1st gen. FD is getting new lungs :D

Completely forgot about the alt bracket !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on April 30, 2008, 06:01:32 PM

Quote from: Brett;495219Both good thanks - hows things with you? :wave

no bad just been through a redundancey scare but got offered a new role so im on a spending spree!:Giggle

Mark

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Post by: FDDreamer on May 01, 2008, 01:38:31 PM

Just spent a good while reading through this topic, it\'s fantastic! Really looking forward to seeing this one in the metal.

Don\'t know if anyone has a copy of the 1984 sales brochure for the FB in the USA, but on the inside sleeve there is a picture of a mean-looking yellow FB that was raced in the 1983 IMSA GTU series. Reminded me of Mark\'s car!

Can only imagine what performance-related shenanigans are being planned...

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Post by: BlitzBoy on May 01, 2008, 01:47:52 PM

The new wheels look great!, the only thing I would do is get rid of that rear spoiler I think it looks misplaced, I would go for a spoiler following the waistline of the car sort of puerta rican drag style, let me see if I can drag out some pics

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Post by: BlitzBoy on May 01, 2008, 01:53:23 PM

A bit like this but not as long, bit more subtle a length

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2008, 09:05:36 AM

i know what you mean it is kinda marmite that spoiler, i have seen versions of the one you mean (bit like the re-am one) i do have a pic somewhere without the spoiler but i dont know where it is now!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2008, 09:35:07 AM

Like this one (nice with the wide body)
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2008, 11:39:58 AM

A few more \'bolt on options\'

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Post by: FDDreamer on May 04, 2008, 12:18:02 PM

I\'d love to find that louvered rear windscreen cover, seen it in a US brochure and think it looks superb, reminds me of the Murcielago (!).

The rear-side covers look great too. Anyone know where I could find something like that?

In terms of spoilers, I concur with the general opinion that a more \'stream-lined\' look better suits FBs. I really like the optional spoiler Mazda offered in terms of shape, too bad it was rubber though!

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 04, 2008, 01:47:28 PM

I like the larger version of the standard rubber one you can get in the US. Wish I could buy on over here...

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Post by: smokeygsi on May 04, 2008, 07:42:11 PM

I belive the window louvres are available from black dragon...

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Post by: mpk490p on May 11, 2008, 08:43:55 PM

final got rid of the beehive oil cooler and fitted the oil cooler lines, sandwhich plate to run a oil sensor, drilled and tapped for a water temp sensor in the back of the greedy t piece i have in the bottom rad, tested my new gauges and there all good just need to fit them in the car.
had conformation that the 48 IDA is on the way so it going to be a busy month!!
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on May 11, 2008, 08:56:27 PM

forgot to say does anyone know a good place for getting jet etc? im going with the following to start off with
mains venturi 40
Main jet 200
E-tube 70 / F11
Air Jet 160
Needle Valve 300

thanks
Mark

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Post by: adib on May 15, 2008, 12:54:38 AM

if you get any more fuel going in that engine youll need a fire engine to follow you to put the flames out :Giggle

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Post by: mpk490p on May 16, 2008, 10:04:30 AM

Quote from: adib;499142if you get any more fuel going in that engine youll need a fire engine to follow you to put the flames out :Giggle

i was thinking a fire extinguisher may be a good investment!! :flamed

dont you just love it when the post arrives! :cheers

manifold should be here in the next couple of weeks just need to order the larger jets etc

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Post by: mpk490p on May 16, 2008, 07:32:08 PM

popped to the garage this afternoon to put the new carb there and thought i would have a look at the layout for some gauges i brought and ended up fitting them! i had already fitted the sensor when i did the oil/water change so it didnt take to long, going to hide the fittings for the cups with another pillor post i have but nice job for now
water and oil gauges with a peak and warning system white for day amber for night

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Post by: adib on May 16, 2008, 10:07:24 PM

looking good mate

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 17, 2008, 08:20:48 PM

Luuurve the big fat tastey carb dude!
Bet that will be something to hear!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 17, 2008, 09:49:57 PM

carn\'t wait to get it hooked up, i already have a turbo hat to suit but one step at a time!:driving
how yours going with the new steering?

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 19, 2008, 09:21:12 PM

Yeah, really well. Got a bit dirty & rusty over the winter at the RX scrapyard, but the steering is GREAT! Well worth all the bother - puts a big grin on my face now (specially with the dodgy old tyres its got at the mo - sideways a lot!)

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 19, 2008, 09:22:54 PM

Mind you it did take them a year!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 19, 2008, 09:30:14 PM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;500440Mind you it did take them a year!

i guess its like a guinness!:Thumbs-up
does this mean you are coming to some shows this year so we can have a good look under that bonnet?

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 25, 2008, 05:45:23 AM

Wel if I can get the bonnet vent, harness & lecky fan + paint done, then /yes!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 25, 2008, 11:21:21 AM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;502065Wel if I can get the bonnet vent, harness & lecky fan + paint done, then /yes!

bonnet vent sounds interesting!

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Post by: shaunwil on May 25, 2008, 12:24:52 PM

Theres a red one on rx7club that has a really cool vent. Will try and dig out later.

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on May 27, 2008, 01:38:41 PM

so after paying nearly Â£50 in tax (robbin gits!) my coilover kit turned up, just want some good weather and some time to fit it!!
lovely kit though seems a shame to get it dirty!

:rollin

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 28, 2008, 03:34:04 PM

Crikey! You are spendin some cash!

The bonnet vent is a very subtle flush typey thing right above the hks filter. Struggling with turbo blanket & exhaust wrap at the mo.

Wondering about a respray in that new mazda light metalic blue you see mx5s in.....

New wheels (with toyo proxes) ariving tomorrow! He Hee!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 28, 2008, 04:06:42 PM

nice you will have to get some pics up, yes spending some its only money!! working on a brake upgrade FD calipers front FC T11 rear and T11 grooved and vented discs all with a 114 x 4 PCD
i need to get some decent rubber on my wheels, wheel spin in 3rd the other day in the wet never had that problem with the proxes, they are a good tire, i would only rate the f1 better:Thumbs-up but they are a lot of beer tokens

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on May 30, 2008, 12:05:24 PM

Getting on a rolling road tomorrow, so we\'ll see what she makes!

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Post by: mpk490p on May 30, 2008, 03:05:00 PM

sweet i couldn\'t make it this time, can we play guess the BHP then?
210?

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 04, 2008, 09:09:47 PM

Bit of a let down. Boost controler died, stuck on setting 3 of 4, so not making full boost. Also had a rather large fuel/air leak from the top hatty thingamejig.

Long story short 203 at wheels.

Bunch of arse. Still fun to drive tho. Will try again with new controler & new gaskit.

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Post by: mpk490p on June 05, 2008, 08:26:31 PM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;505427Bit of a let down. Boost controler died, stuck on setting 3 of 4, so not making full boost. Also had a rather large fuel/air leak from the top hatty thingamejig.

Long story short 203 at wheels.

Bunch of arse. Still fun to drive tho. Will try again with new controler & new gaskit.

still very good though Tim, thats where i want to be but i feel more porting will be needed! oh and i love you technical reference\'s!!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 05, 2008, 08:36:59 PM

just get the turbo on. There comes atime when you have to accept that although BSA made good bikes in their day, a Kawasaki is the way forward for today;)

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Post by: mpk490p on June 05, 2008, 08:53:32 PM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;505719just get the turbo on. There comes atime when you have to accept that although BSA made good bikes in their day, a Kawasaki is the way forward for today;)

know where you are coming from and you carn\'t beat a r1 fantasic bike but if i were to go turbo i would go the same route as Bish and T11 it, i just dont fancy the idea of anything more than 250bhp in one without a cage, but a better alturnative is to get a FD (thats the plan 1 day anyway!! just need a double garage!!)

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 11, 2008, 06:50:40 PM

I reckon I can get 250 out of this no probs. Think ur right about more than that in an FB, live axle & all

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Post by: mpk490p on June 16, 2008, 04:31:47 PM

so today i had some time and did the ball joints and track rod ends too they didnt look like they needed it but i havent changed them since having the car so they got done!! also these were the last thing to be changed in turms of sterring and suspension so it was worth doing!

just waiting on the new Noltec clubsport top mounts to turn up (promised by Friday!) i have put the new coilovers together already :Thumbsup!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 16, 2008, 06:39:25 PM

got the track rod ends done no problems :Thumbsup!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 16, 2008, 08:12:27 PM

You have way too much time on ur hands Mark!

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Post by: mpk490p on June 16, 2008, 08:14:51 PM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;509065You have way too much time on ur hands Mark!

lol i wish!! the car has been sat on stands for 2 weeks ive had the ball joints for a good 6 months and the ends for 2, some jobs you put off but they were all pretty painless with everything in bits already!!

have you managed to fix your boost problems?
coming to Jap Show this weekend?

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 16, 2008, 08:26:35 PM

Unfortunatly I wont make the show. Been doing some work to the beast & its all got delayed (ordered the wrong springs thinking I needed FC jobs for the front, when in fact its still using FBs).

Man I\'m skiiiiii-iiiint! Done 1500 on it & still have to get the paint done! Ouch!

Have to get some pictures up there soon. Dit you check the vids on exile?

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 16, 2008, 08:28:50 PM

Dunno if the leaks fixed, it only came to light under boost on the rollers, so we\'ll see next time.

Think the controller is shafted tho. Â£250 - used maybe 4 times!

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Post by: mpk490p on June 16, 2008, 08:31:33 PM

yes saw the videos cars looking great!, shame about the boost problems. are you going for a full respray then or touch up?
your set up sounds interesting are you still runing FB struts then?

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 19, 2008, 07:38:39 PM

looks like my plates are not going to be here in time for Jap Show (thought as much to be honest!!)
but i have a plan! just been in the garage and im going to put the origional top mounts back on tomorrow so i can get it rolling again (glad i didnt sell them!) :3gears-lh
Mark

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Post by: Archbish on June 19, 2008, 09:39:41 PM

I can\'t believe you\'re selling the car after all that work!!!!

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Post by: mpk490p on June 19, 2008, 09:53:16 PM

Quote from: Archbish;510414I can\'t believe you\'re selling the car after all that work!!!!

i know Â£650 and a cuppa :Ladys-man

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Post by: fil_auto on June 20, 2008, 02:00:30 PM

hey mark.... i take it your going to japshow (not too far for you is it!! ) and the cars going on the stand?!

hope to see you at some point on sunday m8....

ttfn Phil.

Quote from: mpk490p;510418i know Â£650 and a cuppa :Ladys-man

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Post by: mpk490p on June 20, 2008, 03:21:46 PM

Quote from: fil_auto;510531hey mark.... i take it your going to japshow (not too far for you is it!! ) and the cars going on the stand?!

hope to see you at some point on sunday m8....

ttfn Phil.

planning on it although the weathers not looking great!

you should be able to spot me!:Thumbsup!

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 20, 2008, 10:35:55 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;509073yes saw the videos cars looking great!, shame about the boost problems. are you going for a full respray then or touch up?
your set up sounds interesting are you still runing FB struts then?

Mark

Just spraying the bumpers & 1 damaged wing. Also getting all the black metal work round the windows done. Oh, & the bonnet too cos its got a vent cut in it.

Seems I am on FB struts.

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Post by: mpk490p on June 20, 2008, 11:21:30 PM

nice one the vent should help feed that turbo :yes

i would recormend the coilover kit i have just put on the car, been out for a couple of hours the car feels great and its not been set up properly yet:Thumbsup!
if you just want to go low the king spring super lows i had are the lowest you can go before going coilover

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 30, 2008, 10:42:03 AM

so just come back form the MOT, dont know why but i knew it would fail and it did!
i forgot to change my number plates but they passed (it is a friendly test station!) emissions were close and we re tested them to a pass co 4,500 limit 1,321 pass hc 1200 limit 1032 pass but it failed on the handbrake again!!!!
just ordered some new pads as they were low but still some meat left hopefully this should do the job carn\'t waiting to get the T11 calipers and discs on the rear and get rid of this problem once and for all!!
retest Friday and the current doesn\'t run out untill the 11th so im go for retro rides :Thumbsup!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on June 30, 2008, 05:18:48 PM

so after some bad times along comes good times!!
just had a call from the guys sorting out my replacment top mounts and he said Noltec sent the whole set up instead of just the slide plates, he also said they are no longer producing these and becasue of the wait and the **** up he is sending them to me FOC i just need to cover postage Â£30
Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on June 30, 2008, 08:33:32 PM

What did those coil overs set you back (wince...)

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Post by: mpk490p on June 30, 2008, 09:17:22 PM

http://mrcmfg.com/catalog/index.php?cPath=108_112_41_89

ask for Billy :chat

Mark

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 03, 2008, 04:11:39 PM

Fook thats peanuts! I paid more for my springs alone!

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Post by: mpk490p on July 03, 2008, 04:27:52 PM

dont forget postage and tax but yes its a good price
what springs?

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Post by: Don Pamponi on July 07, 2008, 08:52:51 AM

40mm lowered progressive jobbies

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Post by: mpk490p on July 07, 2008, 09:07:26 AM

Quote from: Don Pamponi;51471840mm lowered progressive jobbies

pi springs?

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Post by: mpk490p on July 10, 2008, 02:28:47 PM

MOT done for another year, failed on the handbrake but i got 4 some second hand calipers and discs for Â£30 they were all in better nick than mine so it passed second time round, should have the T11 brakes done before the next one.
also just ordered a whiteline strut brace Â£70 all in! should turn up with my new camber plates next week :wink:
have also booked the track day at Rockingham in November so i need to sort the tow eye out and shrink a bit so i can get in with a skid lid on!!!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 14, 2008, 09:20:53 AM

these are the guys i got the mounts and strut brace from, they deal with whiteline are can get the stuff pretty quick and at a good price
http://gmdauto.com/

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on July 15, 2008, 08:39:28 PM

so my strut brace and top mounts turned up today!! very quick delevery (once they got to the UK!)

the new design is very different to the old with the bearing sitting lower and capped better at the top :wink:
get these on at the weekend then in for corner weighting and 4 wheel align all ready for me to drive in a straight line at RS5!

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on July 15, 2008, 11:04:16 PM

Looking forward to it :Giggle

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 21, 2008, 01:44:47 PM

so had the car set up today and we managed a 50% split across the axles which i didn\'t think you could achive in a front engine car so very happy with that, weighing in at 1085.5kg (stock 12a should be 1066kg)
caster +4.5\'
camber -1.0\'
toe 1mm total toe-in (0.5mm each side)

very happy with the results it now handles very well, just want to get on the track!!

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 04, 2008, 11:52:51 AM

my custom toe eye turned up today so im ready to start doing track days quite happy with the fit, just need to try and fit myself in the car with a skid lid now!!:Giggle

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 07, 2008, 09:13:53 PM

so as you can see above the car needed a clean before RS5 and as it was dry i thought i would go for it! was hoping to get 2 coats of wax on but just the 1:Giggle

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/2646/p1040615xn1.jpg)

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/5859/p1040614cw6.jpg)

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/4353/p1040613wb2.jpg)

(http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/8803/p1040612ts1.jpg)

Mark

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Post by: fil_auto on August 08, 2008, 01:22:46 PM

looks stunning matey #;o)
Spose I\'d best get busy with mine tonight / tomorrow....

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Post by: FEED Addict on August 08, 2008, 01:32:40 PM

See you had the same trouble with flies as the rest of us! They do appear to like yellow alot though!

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Post by: NurburgRob on August 08, 2008, 01:36:02 PM

Looks sweet Mark, wanna clean mine? I guess I should get out there and clean her (but it\'s Nurburgring dirt! = excuse)

Don\'t hate me chap but I think you should loose the rear spoiler and bare arse it, just my opinion dude :)

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2008, 05:03:54 PM

yes they love yellow even when it stands still, a comprimise i suppose!

thats a fair excuse Rob, know what you mean about the wing, if it wasnt such a pain in the arse (IE screwed and glued!) i would for a couple of months
did have a photo without just before we stuck it down but be damed if i can find it!

Mark

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Post by: lee mills on August 08, 2008, 05:06:40 PM

lovely looking car & in the best colour:Thumbs-up
Thanks
Lee

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Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2008, 05:25:20 PM

dito Lee
hay if we all park together it will soon shift any rain Sat!

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Post by: mpk490p on August 10, 2008, 09:56:04 PM

had a much better day today at RS5 (as im sure everyone did!)
managed 13 runs unlucky for some the car ran great with no problems, wanted to get into the into the 15\'s and beat my PB of 16.1 set last year, i have had a few changes since then. managed a PB of 15.83 @ 86.36 :chat
my new tyres were dredfull (as expected) wheel spin in every gear so there is room for some improvement :3gears-lh

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on August 21, 2008, 10:48:11 AM

so after waiting 3 months for a manifold for my 48IDA to turn up from OZ i decided to buy another one, only problem was the guy had a nice 51IDA for sale too!!!

now i already have a new weber 48IDA sitting here but this one is a little better and also fits in with any porting plans
the carb was runing on a simular engine to mine (street port) i know that 51\'s are ment for larger ports but they said it ran fine and i know Brian ran his on the same WGT street port as mine is
carb currently has 4Omm CHOKES, F11 EMULSION TUBES 235 MAIN JETS 120 AIR CORRECTION JETS 65 F 10 idle comes with orgional and large velocity stacks and a extended fuel bowl, all work carried out by racing beat and is a italian weber

going premix anyway but sure i have seen a mod where the OMP lines are put into the 2 plugs in the inlet manifold (first photo)

carn\'t waiting to get this baby on :wiggle:Giggle:wiggle

Mark

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Post by: FEED Addict on August 21, 2008, 01:04:33 PM

Very nice Mark, that should help melt those tyres of yours!

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Post by: mpk490p on August 21, 2008, 10:32:20 PM

thanks Gary,
im certianly going to know the local petrol station staff a lot better!
going on the tunnel run next weekend so i may be changing the tyres this week so not much chance to burn them up!:burnout:burnout:burnout

Mark

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Post by: Will66 on August 23, 2008, 10:24:15 PM

Awesome looking car, I saw it at RS5 and it\'s very nice. Just read the thread and the work you\'ve put in very impressive. It\'s giving me all sorts of ideas about getting an FB and having a fettle.

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Post by: mpk490p on August 24, 2008, 09:24:27 AM

thanks Will, for the cost of buying a FB they are very attractive now and if you want big power T11 engines are very affordable too, just depends on you confidence and ability but even in stock form it will make you smile:chat

Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on September 09, 2008, 08:45:47 PM

check out the crap that came out of my old fuel filter! its been out the car a coouple of weeks so dried out but it was like sand!

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Post by: mpk490p on October 11, 2008, 03:01:38 PM

so not updated for a while, starting to get things together for the 51IDA have sorted the omp lines by making a 2 into 1 splitter to feed straight into the fuel bowl on the weber, made a new end for the acc cable to fit the new bell pulley and have ordered some new fuel line as i think the fuel problem was down to the new lines i put on being 6mm not 8mm like i ordered! its always the simple things and i now know why it was a sod to get on! so tank off next week and fingers crossed i get now get enough fuel in the motor. i have also got a Mallory 4309 return regulator and need to get a couple more Earl fittings to finish that off, a couple of brackets need making up then we should be good to go with the 51! :yes

(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/456/p1050307ej5.jpg)
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5215/p1050306ip6.jpg)
(http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/5752/imag0067lk4.jpg)

Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on October 11, 2008, 05:04:28 PM

Looking cool as always :D

Shaun

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Post by: Prof on October 11, 2008, 06:51:07 PM

Love the look of those earl fittings - just wish they weren\'t so damned expensive.

Looking good Mark - can\'t wait to see your new carb setup. :)

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Post by: mpk490p on October 11, 2008, 10:21:43 PM

Thanks guys, tell me about the fittings i was lucky and got what you see at a good price just need to but 3 more fittings so its not to expensive, i have the winter now to sort things out but plan is to get it on the motor before the end of the month
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 19, 2008, 03:26:25 PM

replaced all the fuel lines on Thursday and the car is back to normal pulling hard over the redline :chat
just in time for the track day in November :driving
Mark

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Post by: fil_auto on October 20, 2008, 01:50:23 PM

good news bud! njoy #;o)

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Post by: mpk490p on November 18, 2008, 01:51:07 PM

track day went really well learnt a lot about the car and the way it now handles, i have a nice wining diff now though (so many down shifts and high revs me thinks!) so looking for a LSD possibly torson from a late 1.8 mx5 but the old one will still be ok for a good few miles.
i have ordered the conversion kit to get my T11 calipers on front and rear, just need to clean them up, get discs and drill them to the 114 x 4 pcd (managed to get s4 4 stud hubds from the US)
brought the rest of the Earls fitting i needed to finish the fuel set up, looking to get the 51IDA on early next year and get her rolling roaded again!
Mark

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Post by: shaunwil on November 18, 2008, 06:27:28 PM

Sounds like lots of fun. I got told my diff was on the way out last time I got my tracking done ! Done another 1000 miles since :Giggle

Although they didn\'t notice the exhaust was leaking from the manifold and mid pipe !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on November 19, 2008, 06:58:29 PM

the last s3 i had came with a noisy diff was like it for at least 15k! just wish i hadnt sold the spare one i had lol!
im in no hurry like i say gonna keep a eye out for a lsd from a late MX5
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on December 01, 2008, 08:29:49 AM

Managed to get hold of a JDM Mazdaspeed 2way LSD :Thumbsup!

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Post by: mpk490p on February 04, 2009, 11:24:35 AM

ok apoligies for not being around lots going on for me the last few months,
update on the car is that the LSD has turned up and looks mint so happy wiht that, i just need to order the discs for the T11 brake conversion as all the other parts have now turned up.
just need to get a couple of fittings soldered to the fuel lines and i can start on the 51IDA conversion just wish i had a bigger garage to get the bits done now but i have some time off around Easter so aiming for getting it all done then
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2009, 12:37:58 PM

so i have a couple of days of and got round to fitting the new carb and pull the diff out, unfortunatly the ring gear and pinon are shagged so im after another case with good ones so i can do the lsd swap so that was put on hold, also still waiting for the calipers to come back from the powder coaters and the rebuild kits from the US. so i ploughed on with the 51IDA and new fuel set up, also fitted a heat sheild i had sitting around changed the oil and water so quite a busy couple of days. the jets i ordered didn\'t turn up either! so i have put the jets frm my 45doce into the IDA for now as the ones that were in there were for a BP and the mains were too big for my set up

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Post by: mpk490p on April 10, 2009, 03:08:47 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;561341Managed to get hold of a JDM Mazdaspeed 2way LSD :Thumbsup!

as the weather is so poor i thought i would check the plates in the lsd i have, all within spec and no need to replace anything:Thumbsup!

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Post by: mpk490p on April 15, 2009, 08:12:37 AM

so i have had the last few days off and with yesterday being a good one got a few more jobs done!
still awaiting some jets to get the fine tuning on the weber. been meaning to upgrade the headlight wiring so do that with a couple of relays and some direct wiring. also did a nice little trick with the headlight flasher/pass light, i usualy just flip the lights up and down for this but if you fit a rectifier diode (i used a 1n5408 from Maplins) between the flash (red and blue) and headlight up circit (red) make sure you get the diode in the right way (Photo) when you pull to flash it will also flips the lights, mod takes 2 minutes and for 20p well worth it:Thumbs-up
Mark

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Post by: ggs1981 on April 21, 2009, 08:16:45 PM

Looks scarly like my car LOL

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/QRSakaGRANT/Gen%201/DSCF1970.jpg)

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Post by: mpk490p on April 22, 2009, 09:20:02 AM

nice, is that a gold?
you will have to start a write up!

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Post by: David Nock (RIP) on April 22, 2009, 11:30:32 AM

Quote from: ggs1981;601114Looks scarly like my car LOL

(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v736/QRSakaGRANT/Gen%201/DSCF1970.jpg)

And let us have the original colour and the Reg please. dgnock at btopenworld dot com

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Post by: Archbish on April 22, 2009, 11:48:56 AM

^^^^he\'s obsessed!!!! :D

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Post by: mpk490p on April 22, 2009, 11:57:02 AM

Quote from: Archbish;601316^^^^he\'s obsessed!!!! :D

oh yes i think the list is taking over his life lol! he will track down every FB, i have plenty of spare parts, i wonder how many parts make up enough to go on the list!

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Post by: David Nock (RIP) on April 22, 2009, 12:23:47 PM

Quote from: Archbish;601316^^^^he\'s obsessed!!!! :D

Near the top of the mountain now. Certainly no time to quit. Besides my car needs \'nowt doing to it so I do this to pass the time. You know the old guy next door to you, well that\'s me!!:King

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Post by: David Nock (RIP) on April 22, 2009, 12:26:53 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;601318oh yes i think the list is taking over his life lol! he will track down every FB, i have plenty of spare parts, i wonder how many parts make up enough to go on the list!

You are no use to me now Mark. You have been sucked dry of all information regarding your 1st Gens and unless you promise to report all 1st gen registration finds that you see, you will have to be discarded. :evillaugh

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Post by: mpk490p on June 20, 2009, 08:52:31 AM

So after setting up the 51IDA i riched it up a little 205 mains 160 airs this made the fueling issue isaw before come back so i looked at the pump again, currently running a facet red top (35gph) but even with the extended fuel bowl i\'m leaning out top end so one of these arrived in the post yesterday and should easely cover any future porting :yes:Giggle:Thumbsup! http://www.malloryperformance.com/ProductDetails.aspx?modelNumber=4110A&productID=2588&majID=570&minID=5703&selection=6&minselection=2 just need to get it fitted for RS6 / Retro rides!
Mark

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Post by: mpk490p on October 16, 2009, 09:24:12 AM

after machining the spacers i have im now ready to go with the break conversion, will fit the lsd at the same time and fit a new fuel tank breath pipe as i think this is giving me some of the fuel problems i was seeing
also have a new 48ida (spanish one) up for grabs, open for offers!

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Post by: mpk490p on February 25, 2010, 07:29:36 AM

when is this weather going to cheer up! not driven the car since October (dont get me wrong i have no problem with getting it dirty) it needs new front pads and i have the full conversion kit waiting to go on so no point in buying new pads, also need to change the diff drop the fuel tank to fit a new breather pipe and fuel pump, all i need is one half decent weekend!!!!!

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Post by: syebba on February 25, 2010, 11:36:49 AM

According to met office wer\'e gonna get another bbq summer,just like last year & the year before!
If u believe them little britain has a mediterranean climate,hot long summers,short mild winters,get ur houses air conditioned now before we all fry!
ta stu:Typing

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Post by: David Nock (RIP) on February 25, 2010, 11:38:25 AM

At the end of every week I\'ve been thinking \'Better weather\'s coming next week\'.
Been doing this for last 6 or 7 weeks.
Car\'s been out about 3 times (in between the snowstorms, the salt, the fog and the wet).
What do we all think......rubbish!

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Post by: mpk490p on February 25, 2010, 08:22:55 PM

i\'m asking santa for a double garage with heating for xmas this year

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Post by: mooragerx7 on February 26, 2010, 06:27:11 AM

Quote from: mpk490p;675103i\'m asking santa for a double garage with heating for xmas this year

I tryed asking santa for that last year she just said \'be happy that you have a single garage with no power\' :(
but maybe youll have better luck than me

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Post by: mpk490p on February 26, 2010, 08:09:19 AM

Quote from: mooragerx7;675220I tryed asking santa for that last year she just said \'be happy that you have a single garage with no power\' :(
but maybe youll have better luck than me

maybe i shouldn\'t complain, i do have a damp garage with electric (hang on that doesnt sound like a good idea!?):flamed

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Post by: mpk490p on April 03, 2010, 07:58:52 PM

so manged to get the LSD in yesterday and most of the new brake system, finished off the brakes today but i need another wheel spacer to finish the job, they still look small behind the 18\'s! also fitted the new mallory 4110 pump, although i cant get the pressure down below 10!
think i need 8mm return lines to match the feed so more work to be done!

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Post by: dubber91 on April 03, 2010, 08:06:08 PM

great work mark!

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Post by: Ian65 on April 03, 2010, 08:33:13 PM

they\'re aggressive looking wheels Mark! Cool!
Which LSD did you use?

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Post by: mpk490p on April 03, 2010, 10:09:12 PM

thanks chaps, lsd is a clutch one from the us from a gsl-se i believe, i did look into the mx 5 conversion but i got a good deal on the diff when the pound was better

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Post by: Ian65 on April 03, 2010, 10:56:07 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;684339thanks chaps, lsd is a clutch one from the us from a gsl-se i believe, i did look into the mx 5 conversion but i got a good deal on the diff when the pound was better

I bet it cost a fortune to ship that over.
A few years back, I bought a complete GSL-SE power steering setup from the U.S..... steering column, box, pump, lines, everything.
Cost me an absolute arm to ship it over... it was bloody heavy....
I then found out that it couldn\'t be converted to use on a rhd car and ended up chucking it in a skip!

What\'s the advantage of a GSL-SE positraction over a MX5 diff?

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Post by: mpk490p on April 03, 2010, 11:43:35 PM

i\'ve had it a while and can\'t honestly remember the cost but it was sub Â£100 shipped,
i do more drag racing then track and ive read the clutch ones hold up better then the torsion

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Post by: mpk490p on May 01, 2010, 07:56:50 PM

finally got my extended studs through Friday so fitted them and took the car for a quick spin and a fill up, i have the ebc yellow pads and they take a while to warm up! need a good run to see how good the new set up is ;)

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Post by: 12at on May 01, 2010, 09:42:05 PM

Hey mark are they bigger discs your running on the front?

Ive got a copy of the USA kit but dont want to go 5 stud as i believe it uses FC hubs..

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Post by: mpk490p on May 02, 2010, 09:24:39 AM

yes TII discs and calipers front and rear, it wasn\'t a bolt on solution but in order to keep the 4 stud i got s4 hubs shipped from the US (they use the same calipers as our later s3 and 4 x 114.3) Billy at Re-speed let me ship the hubs to him then i had them and the conversion kit sent over as one to save on shipping, i just got the 3 extra holes drilled on the discs, because i have bump steer spacers i had to use a spacer behind the front discs and space out the caliper bracket to suit, i then had to put a extra spacer on the disc to get the wheel clearance i needed, you will also need extended studs (i have some ARP-100-7708\'s that were fitted then taken off again!, due to the extra spacer i needed the longest ones they did!) if you are running without the bump steers the disc should sit back on the hub but i would check all you measurements before you start the job

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Post by: mpk490p on July 10, 2010, 11:14:06 AM

MOT all done for another year no problems or rust anywhere ;)
i spotted this whilst in the test station, i know the guy really well there so i pointed it out, a few minutes later he can back and said ....els are now exempt from 87 back so just a visial test this year ;)

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Post by: borgue on July 11, 2010, 02:50:01 PM

how much were you after for the carb?

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Post by: mpk490p on July 11, 2010, 10:29:36 PM

sorry pal dont have a carb for sale

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Post by: fil_auto on July 20, 2010, 11:38:31 AM

Good news Mark - will be good to see again at some point in the near future matey!!! Suspect it\'ll be RS7! :Giggle

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Post by: mpk490p on July 20, 2010, 06:39:00 PM

yes Phil, should be there! hope all is well ;)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2011, 08:13:26 AM

Right so MOT time tomorrow, should be fine just worried about a poor handbrake but then its always been the same!
only did 2K in the car last year but i now have a new job so funds are better! planning on doing a lot more miles in the next 12 months!

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Post by: A7RXY on July 08, 2011, 10:39:27 AM

Good Luck Mark .........

Dibs

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Post by: David Nock (RIP) on July 08, 2011, 12:23:39 PM

Handbrake is a tricky piece of kit.

I often have to push/pull on the drivers side cable link into the caliper clevis (and a little oil up the cable) just before an MOT.....always driver\'s side....??

Don\'t forget to check the handbrake adjuster for 5 clicks max on the ratchet as well.

As Dibs, Best of Luck.

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2011, 06:34:18 PM

cheers guys, i have the TII callipers on the rears too, adjusted all the way up, it holds on 4 clicks then is out of play with a few creeks and clunks as i jump around the car! lol should be fine

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Post by: mpk490p on July 09, 2011, 09:34:31 PM

went through MOT fine with a little adjustment for the emissions :)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 09, 2011, 09:35:18 PM

went through MOT fine with a little adjustment for the emissions :)
think thats the 5th year in a row now

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Post by: Brett on July 09, 2011, 10:08:38 PM

Cool!

You bringing the car all the way to Rotorstock? :Giggle

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Post by: shaunwil on July 10, 2011, 11:38:16 AM

Will it have warmed up by the time it gets to the gate ??

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 14, 2011, 09:27:50 PM

lol it will do if i do a couple of trips!
you chaps ok?

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Post by: shaunwil on July 14, 2011, 09:45:51 PM

Not too bad, will be in the FD for rotorstock !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on July 16, 2011, 10:46:26 AM

is the FB still going mate?

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Post by: shaunwil on July 16, 2011, 12:07:50 PM

Used almost every day ! Needs some derusting done to it but last years patches still look very good. Another 2 months and it will have done 150k on the clock !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on September 01, 2011, 09:15:44 AM

finally did the S4 n/a gearbox swap yesterday, benefits are a longer 5th gear with a shorter 1st, 2nd, 3rd also believe a stronger box, once you have the gearbox out you just swap the tailends over, simples!

84-85 GSLSE 1st 3.622 2nd 2.186 3rd 1.419 4th 1.00 5th .807

87-88 N/a 1st 3.475 2nd 2.002 3rd 1.366 4th 1.00 5th .697

I also change the speedo drive although they looked the same i didn\'t fancy taking the risk once you remove the 12 bolts holding the tail section you then remove the small inspection plate and remove the 10mm bolt (S3) or role pin, This pin will only come out one way so make sure the rolled pin hole is rotated down towards the tailshaft housing. While lowering your housing make sure to place the shifter linkage into the shiftrod forks on the box on add a little gasket sealant to the face
s4 gear box on the right, it had additional vents in it compared to the s3

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Post by: shaunwil on September 01, 2011, 08:29:31 PM

Cool, interesting mod. Do you need a custom prop shaft ? Which starter motor do you run ?

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on September 01, 2011, 08:46:02 PM

Na thats the beauty of it, i was already running a S4 starter motor but a s3 will fit too, because you swap the tailends over its the same mountings and uses the stock prop, you just get the different gear ratios, be good for you with the mileage you do

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Post by: shaunwil on September 01, 2011, 09:20:12 PM

Wished I\'d known about it sooner. Will have to try and get hold of a gearbox now !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on September 01, 2011, 09:23:53 PM

are you running a S3 box then with a s4 engine?
sure i saw someone splitting a s4 N/A the other day

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Post by: shaunwil on September 01, 2011, 09:26:51 PM

Ross may have one on ebay at the minute !

Shaun

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Post by: shaunwil on September 01, 2011, 09:27:56 PM

Quote from: mpk490p;785937are you running a S3 box then with a s4 engine?
sure i saw someone splitting a s4 N/A the other day

Yes I\'m running original S3 box !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on September 01, 2011, 09:30:06 PM

cool yes easy swap then for some better mpg!

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Post by: shaunwil on September 01, 2011, 09:42:42 PM

Would be nice ! Its a 15% shorter ratio box in 5th gear !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on November 06, 2011, 09:01:58 PM

Finally got round to sorting out the fuel pick up lines on the car, 10mm feed, return and breather to go in the stock tank ;)

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Post by: mpk490p on July 08, 2012, 10:56:40 PM

Well another years motoring 1800 miles and another MOT passed without any issues other than the advisary on front wheel bearings that have been sat in my tool chest for 3 months!

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Post by: mpk490p on August 12, 2012, 01:45:08 PM

been working on a different fuel filter set up which should help with flow, finally did the front wheel bearings and washed / hoovered ready for rotorpop!

(http://img193.imageshack.us/img193/169/img1394zx.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/193/img1394zx.jpg/)

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Post by: mpk490p on September 15, 2012, 09:37:41 AM

Now looking for a FD (time to change and I can\'t justify both although this would make a great track car) car will be up for sale soon once I can write a full spec list but PM me if interested

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Post by: mpk490p on November 19, 2012, 03:03:33 PM

Bump car now up for sale in the relevant section @ Â£2999

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Post by: mpk490p on June 03, 2013, 04:13:09 PM

as it was a nice day i took a couple of pictures with both 7\'s :wink:

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Post by: mpk490p on October 27, 2014, 11:26:30 AM

just realised i started this thread over 10 years ago!

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Post by: shaunwil on October 27, 2014, 12:39:15 PM

Your making me feel old :Giggle

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on October 27, 2014, 12:42:48 PM

Lol how are you Shaun not seen you for a fair while!

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Post by: shaunwil on October 27, 2014, 12:48:08 PM

Getting there, had a bad year with the rex though. Hopefully all my wiring woes are complete (rewired whole car from scratch). Off to the Dyno Wed again !

Shaun

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Post by: mpk490p on October 27, 2014, 12:50:09 PM

Ah ok, yes wiring is a beast! Good luck on the dyno\'\'d ;)
My engine should be back soon so hoping to see some more mile next year too!

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Post by: shaunwil on October 27, 2014, 05:19:52 PM

Off Sat Morning now !

Fingers crossed it will get tuned this time round !

Shaun

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