bit more on the project

mpk490p · 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

mpk490p · 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

mpk490p · 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

mpk490p · 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

Prof · 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

mpk490p · 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

Don Pamponi · 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?

mpk490p · 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

mpk490p · 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

t2rew · July 27, 2007, 09:29:40 PM

i dont

mpk490p · July 27, 2007, 09:37:39 PM

Quote from: t2rewi dont

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

t2rew · 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

mpk490p · 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!

t2rew · July 29, 2007, 06:48:45 PM

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

mpk490p · 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