Clark\'s FB The Beginning

Clarky · February 04, 2011, 06:14:29 PM

Had a bit of a look round the car today, seems all suspension mounts have been welded, but need to check the quality of the repairs, lots of surface rust on chassis, all expected.
Needs a new rear valance, spoiler, hatch dampers, drivers door switch naf. maybe motor as well.
External bodywork very good, interior is fine

Any know the weight of the FB.

Ian65 · February 04, 2011, 06:22:35 PM

2420lb for a s3

syebba · February 04, 2011, 07:31:32 PM

Weight 1082 kg.
Rear valence cheap under Â£40 genuine mazda.
Hatch dampers cheap too,under Â£25.
ta stu..

syebba · February 04, 2011, 07:32:35 PM

Pics would be good when u have time....

Marcrs · February 04, 2011, 07:34:00 PM

I have a spare door if you need a motor

I can put you in touch with a man that has a few boot dampers and a spoiler

syebba · February 04, 2011, 07:35:33 PM

There u go,sorted already!

Clarky · February 04, 2011, 08:20:08 PM

Quote from: Marcrs;740697I have a spare door if you need a motor

I can put you in touch with a man that has a few boot dampers and a spoiler

That would be great thanks

shaunwil · February 04, 2011, 10:55:29 PM

Welcome aboard the FB then

Shaun

CHC (RIP) · February 05, 2011, 10:04:57 AM

Yeh a BIG WELCOME to the FB Forum - now you\'re motoring.:WaveBye

CHC (RIP) · February 05, 2011, 10:01:33 PM

How bad is the rear valance? As bad as this .....

CHC (RIP) · February 05, 2011, 10:07:52 PM

I decided this one was too far gone for restoration so ordered a new one from Mazda - none available in the uk so brought in from europe, within 2 days of ordering it arrived. Great service for around 40 notes.

Clarky · February 05, 2011, 10:59:18 PM

Quote from: CHC;740852I decided this one was too far gone for restoration so ordered a new one from Mazda - none available in the uk so brought in from europe, within 2 days of ordering it arrived. Great service for around 40 notes.

Not quite sure how bad it is yet till i have a good look, but the corners are bad, so will replace anyway.

Clarky · February 05, 2011, 11:11:53 PM

Do you have the part number for the rear valance thanks.

CHC (RIP) · February 05, 2011, 11:27:56 PM

Quote from: Clarky;740862Do you have the part number for the rear valance thanks.

Yeh can dig it out for you.
Also if you look at the link below, it leads you to the manuals put up by Ian, you\'ll find all you need in here.

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=36413

Cliff
:cool

CHC (RIP) · February 05, 2011, 11:40:21 PM

Here we go then - 70791A. See link below and go to post 100

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=67460&page=6

Cliff