I just aquired a 1994 RX-7 TYPE R Now the fun begins

D1 WTF · November 11, 2006, 05:08:11 PM

if the car is lowered, the majority of the time it will then need to have all the wheels re aligned as it will alter camber, toe in toe out etc, as mine is out a bit since i lowered mine (getting it sorted next week). and the same if you change the wheels.

oh and if it is just a back section to the exhaust which would assume it is, then with that an an air filter it should be fine on the stock ecu

GaseJo · November 11, 2006, 05:15:13 PM

Hi D1 WTF,

Thank you for the advice. Funnily enough as i was out a few hours ago i noticed a mazda specialist about 1.5 miles from where i live i dont know if they do rotary\'s coz they where closed but i will take a trip there next week and if they do i will take it in for a complete inspection. As for the lowering part i dont know if it is as i have no comparision i just know it is only about 4" from tar mac to under side of sill. Have you any knowlidge on the pillowball camber adjuster?

Cheers Garith.

D1 WTF · November 11, 2006, 05:18:30 PM

do you mean upper strut brace? front (in the engine bay)? if so and you want one i have one for sale, it has black mounts and the main body is metal, that with a little polish could add some bling to your engine bay. if you are interested i should be able to dig out some pics

D1 WTF · November 11, 2006, 05:23:42 PM

most mazda garages will look at a rx7 and say that is a nice car, what is it. however since the rx8 has come out they have got a bit better, so they could prob do a compression test however my advice would be to take it to one of the rotary specialsist such as Re:worx is fairly near you, prob your nearest. i travel about 200miles to my garage, as i wouldnt let anyone else touch my engine.

as for pillar ball top mounts i am not really sure. they are not really necessary for normal road use, they would prob be more beneficial for someone that uses there car on the track.

GaseJo · November 11, 2006, 05:32:15 PM

Hi D1 WTF,

Yes some pics would be great i am interested. Like you said a specialist would probably be a million times better. I will take a look at the re: worx link in a min cheers.

Cheers Garith.

D1 WTF · November 11, 2006, 06:02:31 PM

i only really have this pic of it on my car before i went single turbo

GaseJo · November 11, 2006, 06:05:50 PM

Hi D1 WTF,

Thanks for the pic. Yes i am interested how much are you wanting?

Cheers Garith.

D1 WTF · November 11, 2006, 06:24:21 PM

Â£40+postage, so about Â£50 all in. let me know if your intrested

TwistedHumour · November 11, 2006, 06:56:37 PM

Hi GaseJo

Welcome to the MRC. Wishing you many thousands of happy, sideways miles!

Chris

GaseJo · November 11, 2006, 07:55:57 PM

Hi Chris AKA TwistedHumour,

Thank you for the welcome my sideways miles have started and long may they continue. I am please to be apart of MRC.

Cheers Garith.

GaseJo · November 11, 2006, 08:10:37 PM

Hi D1 WTF,

I am still interested in the strut any chance of getting more pics of it as on ebay sturt brace range in price from about 19 - 30 quid. I dont mind paying the extra for a better one but i would like to see more of it.

Cheers Garith.

D1 WTF · November 12, 2006, 12:19:00 AM

Quote from: GaseJoHi D1 WTF,

I am still interested in the strut any chance of getting more pics of it as on ebay sturt brace range in price from about 19 - 30 quid. I dont mind paying the extra for a better one but i would like to see more of it.

Cheers Garith.

it is round a friends house at the moment, i might be able to pick it up tomorrow. the standard rx7 ones only mount to two of the top strut(if thats what they are called) bolts so they are like a semi circle, which in my opinon doesnt look very nice.
this is an after market one with a complete ring. i did a search on the forum just to check on what price strut braces are normally sold for and it came up with Â£35-40 (as per the price that i gave).
as i said hopefully i will be able to pick it up tomorrow so i will be able to take some more pics for you.

GaseJo · November 12, 2006, 10:39:05 AM

Hi Everyone,

Just a quick question when i put my foot on the clutch pedal when there is a sligth scraping sound could this be due to release bearing on its way out or that it has not really been driven for 18+ months and everything just needs a good run.

Cheers Garith.

GaseJo · November 12, 2006, 10:40:39 AM

Cheers D1 WTF, I\'ll wait for the pics

Grizzly · November 12, 2006, 10:49:56 AM

Quote from: GaseJoHi Everyone,

Just a quick question when i put my foot on the clutch pedal when there is a sligth scraping sound could this be due to release bearing on its way out or that it has not really been driven for 18+ months and everything just needs a good run.

Cheers Garith.

Does it Work ok? Also is it a Standard Clutch? Not a twin plate or anything like that?

Could well be the Flywheels got wet and Corroded a bit, if it works ok i\'d say give it a Run if it gets worse then look into it, but if its been stood its always a Possablity it wants using.