Project started

mpk490p · May 16, 2004, 07:18:22 PM

The new rx was delivered yesterday to join my other 2 (im sure the neigbours are gonna buy a rx soon they love all mine!!) many thanks to Rays dad for bring it down.
Had a chance to have a good look at it today in the loovely weather (think i got burnt!) removed the autobox (why did they even make one?) and a couple of wings etc, i\'ll keep posting the pics so you can all see how its going.

MikeLMR · May 16, 2004, 07:30:38 PM

what have you got planned ? already been drooling of your carb on the other post !

mpk490p · May 16, 2004, 08:03:57 PM

Well my Yellow ones falling apart at the seems (ragging it to hard!!) so i found this on its mint on the underside already been wax oiled new brakes shocks bushies it was all to good to be true, the kits coming off mine and so is the engine going to spray it the same colour as well (we like fiat yellow) the guy was restoring it (for 7 years) he got everything shot blasted aswel,
Ive got a big nasty jap spoiler to go on it bit lie the after market ones for the gen3\'s hope to have it done for the jap show at billing as it\'s only down the road (do you know when that is sure its around July/Aug)
I\'ll keep you all updated on it as it goes, only problem is now i have 2 cars for spares so the mk2 must go!!!

MikeLMR · May 16, 2004, 08:16:47 PM

looks like you are well on with it anyway, will have to keep us informed on how fitting the weber goes as its high on my wish list for this winter !

mpk490p · May 16, 2004, 08:20:30 PM

How do i shrink a picture to make it fit on the forum?
TA

MikeLMR · May 16, 2004, 08:29:59 PM

you need to edit it using a photo editing program, if you are struggling e-mail it to me at Mike@mazdarotaryclub.com and I\'ll resize and post them

MikeLMR · May 16, 2004, 08:53:24 PM

resized pic

MikeLMR · May 16, 2004, 08:55:02 PM

looks tidy under there ... someone\'s done a really nice job on it

mpk490p · May 16, 2004, 09:13:33 PM

Thanks Mike, Yes it very tidy its nice to say you\'ve done it yourself but i was quite happy to come in half way! the only problem with it is a couple of rust spots on the roof, there really straige but ive been told it a common problem so i\'ll just get some new plates welded in.

scooby_si · May 16, 2004, 09:21:13 PM

NB JAE @ Billing is 24th & 25th of July this year i believe....
Si

mpk490p · May 16, 2004, 09:30:51 PM

mmm hopefully should be done all depends on the bodykit wing and M3 mirrors being modified sprayed and fitted i\'ll defenatly be there though i only live about 6miles away from there (good chance to sell some bits!)and about 3 from santa pod.
mm weber 45\'s