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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: mpk490p on December 31, 2012, 02:05:52 PM

Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on December 31, 2012, 02:05:52 PM
Thought i best post some thing as i\'ve had the car a couple of months now and have already been collecting bits for it!
spec from original for sale ad

1995 Black Type R-S
60k showing on the clock, 46k in Km, 17k in miles.
MOT Jan 2013
Tax Dec 2012

Momo steering wheel and gear knob
Feed vented headlight cover
RE-Amemiya side skirts, rear arch extensions and rear spats
MazdaSpeed rear spoiler
Racing Hart 18" wheels
Ohlins suspension
ARC air-box
ARC smic intercooler
R-Magic earthing kit
Hard pipes and silicon pipes
Apexi Cat back, silenced mid pipe, HKS downpipe
Braided brake lines
Apexi Power FC and commander mapped by Hayward Rotary
Exedy Stage 1 Clutch
Kenwood head unit with Bluetooth hands free, and all the usual usb, cd etc
Pioneer speakers all round
Sept 2012 compression results
Front 8.4 / 8.1 / 8.4
Rear 8.5 / 8.8 / 8.6

since then i have fitted a drivers Mazdaspeed seat and stock passenger leather and metal AST
Carbon side sills and Scoot Carbon bonnet with RT\'s are next to go on along with the Feed replica front end that came with the car

(http://img690.imageshack.us/img690/8540/img1681rx.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/690/img1681rx.jpg/)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Brett on December 31, 2012, 02:13:22 PM
That is a very nicely sorted car :)

We need a picture showing your big pile of bits waiting to be bolted on :D
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on December 31, 2012, 02:57:02 PM
lol well the bonnet should be here Sat other than that its not that exciting just a greedy pulley, silicone hose for the rats nest, waiting on blanking plates for the air pump...

did you get you pressys sorted mate?
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Brett on December 31, 2012, 03:08:51 PM
All sorted thanks :)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on January 02, 2013, 08:17:23 PM
new rear tyres today  Federal 595 RSR\'s heard some good things about them, just need some sun now please!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on January 05, 2013, 04:48:24 PM
mmmm new nuts

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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 03, 2013, 09:41:56 PM
would love to say i have spent the last 3 weeks hiding in the garage polishing my fingers to the bone but alas i cant take the credit!

Adam (Ada7) did the hard work i just need to fit them!

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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 13, 2013, 09:07:51 PM
First run in the FD at pod with a 13.8 102.99MPH not sure how that compares on twins but happy enough and sure i can shave a little off next time out :D
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vbhm3I5kVUM&feature=youtu.be
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Mr Froggy on May 13, 2013, 09:21:03 PM
Nice car buddy I likes all the shiney bits
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: cyman on May 13, 2013, 09:53:45 PM
Nice seats :)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 13, 2013, 10:05:28 PM
Thanks, think the previous owner looked after them well!
How\'s the scirocco?
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: cyman on May 13, 2013, 10:54:18 PM
Yeahs seats were cared for lol

Scirocco is great running 310 bhp at me and ran rings around much more powerful cars at last track day :)

Did you see I got another fd project car on the go now. Just starting with it. collecting bits and selling some bits on :) wont be on the road until next year then will take to some rotary meets and track days will help ke avoid binning 25 k\'s worth of vw  lol
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 13, 2013, 10:55:44 PM
Nice, glad your still in a rotor motor ;)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: shifty on May 14, 2013, 05:17:17 PM
Those shiny bits are they polished or chromed
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 14, 2013, 05:38:20 PM
Polished by ada7
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 03, 2013, 02:18:20 PM
been busy simplifying the rats nest, air pump removed new later Y pipe set up and.....

before

(http://imageshack.us/a/img109/6460/p1090103z.jpg)

after

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new bonnet

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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 03, 2013, 04:11:21 PM
as it was a nice day i took a couple of pictures with both 7\'s  :wink:

(http://imageshack.us/a/img825/9571/p1090116k.jpg)

(http://imageshack.us/a/img10/2401/p1090117f.jpg)

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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 23, 2013, 10:02:10 PM
Picked up some HSD Monopros this week (thanks Dale) car is running sweet again just need to find some time to fit them!:D
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on August 04, 2013, 09:48:15 AM
Fitted my HSD monopros today, changed the oil and fitted the feed rep front bumper. Still need to make some adjustments as they go beyond low! Also discovered I need a new back box!

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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: clive on August 04, 2013, 10:14:01 AM
Good to see you off down the slippery slope of modifying the car:cool, looking good with the nose and stance :3gears-rh
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on August 04, 2013, 10:44:33 AM
Oh yes, I need to raise the front though been there and done that its no fun when you can\'t drive anywhere!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on August 08, 2013, 09:25:40 PM
had some time tonight so got the coilovers adjusted better :D

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/mkz7212/IMG_2180.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/mkz7212/media/IMG_2180.jpg.html)
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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on August 10, 2013, 10:54:03 AM
now with lights ;)

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w241/mkz7212/IMG_2193.jpg) (http://s178.photobucket.com/user/mkz7212/media/IMG_2193.jpg.html)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on September 29, 2013, 08:22:23 PM
What a great day at the Pod today, pod tan and a new PB 13.80 @ 104MPH
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on October 07, 2013, 10:42:50 PM
finally finished polishing the new exhaust (HKS Silent) and fitting it today, had a nice sound not to loud until you are on the power :D:thumbsup:


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Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: gsb876 on October 08, 2013, 12:17:54 AM
Looking good :cheers
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Daz Nuke on October 19, 2013, 12:43:54 PM
Watch the rear bumper with the HKS "Silent" Power, mine decided to eat a hole into the lower trim and some of the bumper!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on January 17, 2014, 05:41:37 PM
mmmmm MOT tomorrow
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on January 17, 2014, 05:54:21 PM
Good luck. Hopefully they won\'t test emissions. Garenteed fail!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on January 17, 2014, 06:19:21 PM
na  it went through last year on emissions without a cat, you just have to know where to take it :)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on January 17, 2014, 06:34:26 PM
Yeh I have "a guy" that passes stuff too:) hopefully you will fly through
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on January 19, 2014, 12:02:16 PM
passed no problem was just told the sump needed to have oil on it but he let it slide this time! ;)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on March 17, 2014, 07:53:26 PM
Had the car detailed at the weekend, amazing results some before and afters below but more on flicker here http://www.flickr.com/photos/29447999@N08/sets/72157642506694404/

(http://farm3.staticflickr.com/2855/13226049125_255e303b81_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29447999@N08/13226049125/)
photo1 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29447999@N08/13226049125/) by mkz7212 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr

(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7072/13226053725_820d80c338_c.jpg) (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29447999@N08/13226053725/)
photo2 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/29447999@N08/13226053725/) by mkz7212 (http://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: re japi on March 18, 2014, 03:38:25 AM
Mmmm, shiny ;)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on March 20, 2014, 12:33:27 PM
this link will work better
http://flickr.com/gp/29447999@N08/2vg232/
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 20, 2014, 12:44:14 PM
Pretty much reakon I\'ve just thrown a tip! :(
Come of the dual carageway after an enthusiastic run did 100yards and felt it running lumpy then it died and won\'t start although I don\'t want to keep turning it, recovery on the way..... I need to phone uncle Era I think!
not done a chuff test yet but just preparing for the worst can anyone recommend a good write up for engine removal?
gearbox on or off?

found this one that looks ok
http://www.rotaryresurrection.com/3r...eng_remov.html
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on April 20, 2014, 01:23:34 PM
Fingers x not....when mine threw a tip if was pretty obvious hopefully summit else.
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 22, 2014, 11:00:10 AM
ok so thankfully i may have jumped the gun here
after just parking it Friday and having no time to look at it i finally got round to a chuff test yesterday, 3 good chuffs on each rotor so thats all good :D (Both rotors sounded the same as the video)
however after pulling the plugs the leading ones where really black and I\'m surprised it has been running at all! (Ashamed to say i haven\'t changed them since owning the car about 4.5k) i did have some new that i was going to drop in on the next service, dropped these in but still not starting so l left them out as i\'m hopping it just flooded now, will hopefully get another chance to look at it today

https://flic.kr/p/nj26ap
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: cyman on April 22, 2014, 02:42:48 PM
If plugs are black you need to check that there is still a spark then work back from there. Leads,coils,coil and ignition wiring. Also check any odd reading on off commander of you have one as I had similar issue that was related to contacts at the ecu causing temp sensor to read minus figures and it changed the trimming so much it didn\'t run right at all.

Fingers crossed something simple
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 22, 2014, 03:11:51 PM
yes checked spark on all 3 coils yesterday and they were all good so fingers crossed it just blew out a spark plug and then flooded
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 27, 2014, 04:00:57 PM
after having a good look back at some videos using a piston compression tester and slowing them down from what i can see i have lost compression on both rotors:confused:would certainly explain why it won\'t get close to starting and totally failed on me
obviously this isn\'t as reliable as a proper tester but below are the results i can see
R1
C1 25PSI
C2 25PSI
C3 85PSi
https://flic.kr/p/nobDBP
R2
C1 84PSI
C2 30PSI
C3 70PSI
https://flic.kr/p/nm92r9

anyone near Santapod with a engine hoist i could borrow in a couple of weeks!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on April 27, 2014, 07:57:05 PM
Seems strange mate that you were driving and then low compression on both chambers...mine got me home on 1 rotor! so your getting spark? what about fuel? Sounds fuel or electrical timing to me.
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 27, 2014, 08:08:10 PM
yes I\'ve had that before and got home on 1 rotor, fuel and spark all good and strong, its had new plugs since trying to start it, theory is bits from one rotor broke and entered the other via the turbo :(
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Casey on April 27, 2014, 08:13:25 PM
Fingers crossed here that it turns out to be something less serious!
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 27, 2014, 08:19:30 PM
Quote from: Casey;878043Fingers crossed here that it turns out to be something less serious!
thanks just hoping for little damage now, will be pulling the motor in the next couple of weeks
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on April 28, 2014, 08:13:31 AM
So engine debris from 1 chamber exits through exhaust manifold hits turbo compressor wheel and fires back up manifold and enters other chambers...i can see it being possible but that would be really unlucky and a 1in a million shot.

Really hope this is not the case is it worth getting rotary tester on there before you pull motor?
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 28, 2014, 08:54:07 AM
Quote from: boosted;878056So engine debris from 1 chamber exits through exhaust manifold hits turbo compressor wheel and fires back up manifold and enters other chambers...i can see it being possible but that would be really unlucky and a 1in a million shot.

Really hope this is not the case is it worth getting rotary tester on there before you pull motor?

Yep:flamed
I have seen enough to warrant pulling the motor out TBH
Will build it better and stronger with new turbos and some porting :Giggle
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Post by: boosted on April 28, 2014, 09:36:21 AM
Not good mate, Good to here your sticking with it.
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on April 28, 2014, 09:48:53 AM
Quote from: boosted;878061Not good mate, Good to here your sticking with it.

No but you have to make the best of it had rotarys for 20years and it\'s only the second one to let go and I do like to push them :Giggle
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on April 28, 2014, 11:04:00 AM
Quote from: mpk490p;878062No but you have to make the best of it had rotarys for 20years and it\'s only the second one to let go and I do like to push them :Giggle

HA ha...only been 3 ish years for me and i had 1 go and i was pushing that! So i got 16 years before my next 1 goes then? :rollin:Hammer
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 05, 2014, 04:51:11 PM
engine now ready to be pulled didn\'t give me to much grief other then a couple of broken bolts no the water pump and the sump sensor wire breaking
will have it out next sat when i get a hoist

(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7296/14111365821_1f0ebb76c1_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nuYrqH)IMG_3203 (https://flic.kr/p/nuYrqH) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Myrddin on May 06, 2014, 08:28:44 AM
Sounds likes it\'s going smoothly mate, looking forward to the engine build read :3gears-lh
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 06, 2014, 08:45:25 AM
thanks yes seems to be...........

i won\'t be building the engine myself as it will be going to Oldones for some porting but will be putting it all back together, may split it next week to look at the damage :(
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 06, 2014, 04:33:03 PM
finally got around to doing my dials today, one of the first things i brought for the car!
they will backlight blue once lit
also discovered the ABS and Heat bulb had been removed, presuming this means they were trying to hide issues!
will stick some bulbs in and see what we get!

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5562/14100002576_e7d3b6a38e_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/ntYcwG)IMG_3210 (https://flic.kr/p/ntYcwG) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 12, 2014, 08:38:05 AM
engine came out easier enough at the weekend, now all stripped and ready to head to Oldones next week
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5575/14163857851_607653ac6d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nzBttH)IMG_3222 (https://flic.kr/p/nzBttH) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7392/13980527190_c69efa83d0_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nipREf)IMG_3223 (https://flic.kr/p/nipREf) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 12, 2014, 08:57:29 AM
Both the clutch and turbo manifold pretty much FDuked
was expecting the turbos but not the clutch (told by previous owner it had just had a new one!) so lucky it got pulled really
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5545/14144124826_5e99726db7_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nxSkx9)IMG_3230 (https://flic.kr/p/nxSkx9) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7350/13980573887_0511267c5d_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/niq6xn)IMG_3226 (https://flic.kr/p/niq6xn) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7295/13980551689_b161124c1a_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nipYWD)IMG_3225 (https://flic.kr/p/nipYWD) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5317/14167213295_b094ed0c86_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/nzUEWc)IMG_3224 (https://flic.kr/p/nzUEWc) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people/29447999@N08/), on Flickr
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: re japi on May 12, 2014, 02:38:28 PM
Holy crap!!! :)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 02, 2014, 05:46:28 PM
ok not done much of a update here,
so the engine is at Oldones waiting to be stripped (next couple of weeks)
meanwhile i have been stripping and cleaning the engine bay, plenty of bits on order (929 brake master, clutch master and slave rebuild kits, fuellab FPR, a few shinny bits from DM\'s) also doing the callipers they just need stripping off along with all the wishbones for blasting (have another set that have been poly bushed to go on) should have a Exedy Hyper single on its way soon, poly engine mounts are here oh and did i mention cleaning! also had my injectors flow tested and cleaned where needed :D:thumbsup:
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on June 02, 2014, 06:15:48 PM
Good progress! aint gonna be much to salvage from the engine is both rotors lost there tips?
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 02, 2014, 06:20:09 PM
the tips were still in there although a couple felt like they were stuck back in the rotor still guessing really until it gets pulled, i think it could be corner seals, not pulled the turbos apart yet either to look at the damage
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: boosted on June 02, 2014, 06:45:50 PM
fingers x only minimal.
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on June 16, 2014, 07:18:26 PM
so engine apart!
chipped/cracked 4 tips 3 in the rear and 1 in the front :D
damaged looks to be just on the housing so after a couple of decent one
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on July 05, 2014, 12:35:40 PM
Yep it looks like it was done proper

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/17/4eja2u6y.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/17/9uzyba4u.jpg)
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(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/17/yta4arej.jpg)

so with all the parts ordered for the rebuild i though i best start putting some bits together!
first up some shinny bits courtesy of the guys from DM

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2940/14578468125_9d93e481ca_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/odfsEH)IMG_3504 (https://flic.kr/p/odfsEH) by mkz7212 (https://www.flickr.com/people//)
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Ada7 on July 05, 2014, 10:14:31 PM
Good to see things are on the up and going back together now.

Adam
Title: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on July 05, 2014, 11:48:27 PM
Thanks Adam getting there although time and money are becoming the enemy as I\'m sure you know!
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on November 30, 2014, 07:35:41 PM
So while the car is off the road I've been getting on with replacing bushes and cleaning bits up, diff and rear all done just the fronts to fit.
also picked up an Apexi FMIC :D

(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3864/15256217645_d70d493017.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/pf96Zg)
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Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on November 30, 2014, 07:36:10 PM
Bit of a update engine should be back in a couple of weeks so time to do the little jobs!
First on the list is calipers rebuilds
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Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Casey on November 30, 2014, 09:35:14 PM
Nice work there, looks great  :)
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on November 30, 2014, 09:37:30 PM
Thanks Casey getting there although I wish it was summer! Engine will be back this week :)
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on December 18, 2014, 04:02:52 PM
So managed a bit more today
Removed the evaporator and fitted my rebuilt powdercoated calipers
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Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: Daston on December 22, 2014, 12:18:37 PM
Looking real good :)

Quick question if you don't mind. I plan on doing my diff bushes next year and giving the back end a bit of love (ooooh errrr). How hard was it to get the diff out using axle stands? Do you need the whole car up in the air or can you just get away with the back?

Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on December 22, 2014, 12:23:30 PM
i only had the rear in the air mind you i don't have an engine or front bumper on so don't know if you will get away with lifting it that high with the bumper on.
was a bit of a pin on my own but i used a trolly jack to get the diff out and back in just takes a bit of patients and strength to do  ;)
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on March 04, 2015, 05:08:51 PM
So managed to get a bit more done now the weather has improved!
got the Apexi IC and rad mock fitted, just need to make up some brakcets for the rad then figure how the under tray with fit! Currently the rad sits right on top of where the under tray will be so low but it can't be fitted any higher

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Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 15, 2015, 03:22:07 PM
Talk about timing! so the engine is due to be fitted next weekend and BNR twins come up for sale! :D they should arrive just in time ;)
seen some good data for running 18-19psi making 400RWHP (US) so looking forward to getting these on..... lucky i already have the additional bits to support this (1680 secondaries, larger intercooler, 3bar map sensor) may look at water injection just to help keep things cool

http://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/bnr-stage-3-turbos-966671/
http://www.rx7club.com/time-slips-dyno-121/finally-bnr-stage-3-high-boost-dyno-results-442095/
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on May 17, 2015, 06:48:08 PM
So while most were off at japfest having a blast I did a few more jobs on the FD
Fitted the street diffuser, had to cut the re spats to make it all work but happy with the end result!
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Changed the diff oil and fitted a diff brace (what a pig!) most photos I've seen they don't have the extra bracing mine has? (Answers on a postcard, mines a RS so maybe a stock upgrade?) Anyway after a few words and a bit of cutting it all got put together just hope it doesn't need to come off in a hurry!
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Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: nuki on February 25, 2016, 09:47:42 AM
Hi Mate, Did you manage to fit the BNR stage 3's?

Cheers
Title: Re: Bit more on the project (FD)
Post by: mpk490p on July 27, 2016, 07:59:51 AM
yes BNR's are on the car just waiting to get it mapped and sort a couple of issues
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