Gaz.'s 1996 Mazda RX7 FD3S Efini (JDM & Rotary Content)

[Gaz.]

Raised it up yesterday so I could actually get off the drive. It's not 100% level but TBH it was pissing me off cunting about with blocks of wood etc just to try and jack the b*****d thing up.


Decided to wash it and take some decent pictures today, washed it and then found the camera battery was flat. So iPhone images with photobucket photo ruining it is again.

Dyno is scheduled for Tuesday to confirm the misfire has gone. IF that is the case, we'll stick the Apexi PFC on check it runs OK on that too.
Also been speaking to Matt at SlideMotorsport in Featherstone (I happened to buy my previous S14a from him) and because I can't really be arsed with what little spare time I have, I'm going to get him sort out the suspension woes, and have him fit the brake setup I have amassed. Might as well pay somebody seeing as I'm stuck at work so much, means I can actually enjoy the car then.


Also need to find somebody who wants a challenge detailing the thing. People need to stop trying to paint black cars and dragging rotary polishers across them

 

[Christopher]

Love it!

Finally looking good.

 

[Gaz.]

Once again it's a case of photos making the paint look massively better than it is unfortunately. Full of wet sanding marks, deep swirls, stonechips etc.

 

[Christopher]

Plans for that then?

Respray?

 

[Gaz.]

Doubt it, need a house and a respray isn't cheap. I can't get a quick blow over with the paint from my mate like I did the Nissan as he's moved jobs. I'll have to live with it I guess.

 

[Philip.]

Glad you're getting it all sorted!

I also know the feeling about fucked black paint, mine looks hideous in the sun. Need to find someone to detail it.

 

[Ian_182]

Now that looks good.

I love how it sits.well done.

 

[Gaz.]

Cheers lads.

 

[Hixle]

Love it Gaz. It looks brilliant mate <3

 

[Gaz.]

Cheers dude. Get with the program and buy Jap!

 

[Scrooge]

That looks really really good, love those wheels

 

[welshname]

Cheers dude. Get with the program and buy Jap!

Just not a Mk3 MR2...

Really like this, just fingers crossed that misfire is gone. Think you've had more problems with your last 2 cars than most clio owners.

 

[Gaz.]

Comes with the territory of 15+ year old turbo'd cars really.

 

[Jay.S]

I also know the feeling about f**ked black paint, mine looks hideous in the sun. Need to find someone to detail it.

I will give it a going over sometime if you like.

how bad is it?

 

[Waitey]

Could the rears cope with more poke?

 

[Gaz.]

Certainly. I don't want much more, 10mm maybe. An alignment will close it up a bit too, as I don't like lots of rear negative camber.

Need longer studs etc anyway, and frankly have bigger things to sort than that ATM.

 

[Matt Cup]

Wheels look f**kin awesome on this, also keep the prefacelift bumper looks so much better than the 99 spec front end.

What's the next big step with it?

 

[Gaz.]

Confirming the misfire is gone, which is Tuesday. Then getting the suspension checked over to see WTF is up with the handling, and whilst it's there, the full brake setup is off on in a couple of weeks.

So that's the AP setup up front, Mazda 929 master cylinder, ABS removed and braided lines (including clutch line, as they share the same reservoir.)

I could have done it all myself and normally would, but I'd rather get it done whilst I'm stuck at work and use my days off to actually enjoy the thing.

 

[keechy]

Looks lovely. Some angles I like the wheels but others im not sure...

 

[JoeyD]

Looks soooo good. Regas are f**king class!

 

[MaLicE]

Wheels look f**kin awesome on this, also keep the prefacelift bumper looks so much better than the 99 spec front end.

What's the next big step with it?

Wrong.

 

[Matt Cup]

Wrong.

In your opinion... Not mine.

 

[MaLicE]

Well ur opinion is wrong

 

[Bluebeard]

Wheels look f**kin awesome on this, also keep the prefacelift bumper looks so much better than the 99 spec front end.

What's the next big step with it?

I agree.

And if it was mine, i'd have some massive 5 inch bean can for an exhaust, angled up a bit.

 

[JackJack]

Well ur opinion is wrong

:sleepy:

 

[Adz]

looks great gaz, hopefully things will start going your way now!

 

[MaLicE]

Think u should sell me the Meisters

 

[MarcoB]

You do need to get rid of those splits!

 

[VeinAST]

I think the front numberplate could be positioned better but my only criticism. Looks fine as is now it's been raised a bit!

 

[Gaz.]

Nowhere really to put the plate. CBA with hassle from not running one.

Meisters are going nowhere boyo

 

[Kneel]

http://www.craigsplates.com/self-adhesive-flexible-non-acrylic

 

[MaLicE]

Put the plate on the side of the bumper partially covering the oil cooler... Helps with oil temps

 

[Gaz.]

Nah, I don't like offset plates.

 

[LIL B]

Get some nice JDM seats,
http://www.mx5nutz.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97535

 

[Bluebeard]

FLOL!! £1600 for those.

This whole scene tax thing is a joke now.

 

[Jamie86]

FLOL!! £1600 for those.

This whole scene tax thing is a joke now.

They are Kevlar ones mind so when you look at new Recaro ones not as bad as it first sounds..

 

[MaLicE]

FLOL!! £1600 for those.

This whole scene tax thing is a joke now.

Bearing in mind new they are like 5k for a pair... It's a good price, same as the nsx seats which sell for similar money.

 

[LIL B]

Yep, its a good price for a very high spec seat.

 

[Bluebeard]

Ahh, my bad. I didn't realise they were Kevlar.

 

[Ian_182]

Still bloody expensive though.