|
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 21:21:27 GMT
|
So, I managed to get the replacement petrol tank down in Dorset, which, is a definite plus. Not sure if this car is considered "retro" yet or not but have a few plans for some potential "mods" in the future.  This is a J-Spec 121 which I bought in Hong Kong back in 1998 and shipped home for the old dear. I've got some ideas to possibly transplant a different (read bigger) Mazda engine and slam it with perhaps a set of 15" wheels and put a sticker type reg plate on the bonnet to keep the front end clean. Any other ideas or suggestions? Feel free to butcher the pic with Photoshop ;D |
| |
Last Edit: Jul 18, 2007 21:22:37 GMT by gtd2000
Tell it like it is.... NOT how it should be  |
|
|
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 21:35:27 GMT
|
I have a definite soft spot for these. Fester base? Zetec? *n |
| |
Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
|
|
|
|
Mazda 121 Funtopmilfordcubicle
@GUEST
|
Jul 18, 2007 21:46:23 GMT
|
The later ones are Fiesta-based. Chuck a Rotary in!  |
| |
|
|
RetroMat
Posted a lot
Column Shifting!
Posts: 3,444
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 23:49:57 GMT
|
fit these  cover the dash in soft toys oh an fit the 1.6 turbo engine from one of these for sleeper fun: ;D  |
| |
Last Edit: Jul 18, 2007 23:50:34 GMT by RetroMat
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 23:56:42 GMT
|
I have a definite soft spot for these. Fester base? Zetec? *n These have the Mazda B3 series engines fitted - basically a 16v variant of the previous Mazda 121 DA (Same as a KIA Pride) The floor pan etc is carried forward into the model known as the Demio. |
| |
Tell it like it is.... NOT how it should be |
|
|
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 23:57:21 GMT
|
The later ones are Fiesta-based. Chuck a Rotary in! The later ones ARE Fiesta's I'd say |
| |
Tell it like it is.... NOT how it should be |
|
|
|
|
Jul 18, 2007 23:59:24 GMT
|
fit these cover the dash in soft toys oh an fit the 1.6 turbo engine from one of these for sleeper fun: ;D The Teddy Bear alloys look uncannily similar to what already fitted in my opinion....  The sleeper turbo charged engine sounds like a blast but I'd probably just stick to a normally aspirated engine. I think either a Mazda 1600cc or 1800cc engine should make this little curse word scream as it is? |
| |
Tell it like it is.... NOT how it should be |
|
RetroMat
Posted a lot
Column Shifting!
Posts: 3,444
|
|
|
|
1.8 V6 from an MX3 could also be interesting  |
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
The demio 1.5 vvt engine is a good short stroke revy cracker of an engine. But i think this car is too qute for that, just shoe horn a v8 in an be done!  I do mean SHOEHORN! |
| |
|
|
Ether
Posted a lot
Posts: 4,450
|
|
|
|
|
Mad Max style! That Micra's bonkers.
|
| |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Jul 19, 2007 21:19:09 GMT
|
|
Yeah, I think the spoilers will need to come off at some point as they are really just water-traps at the end of the day - or at least the boot spoiler is!
|
| |
Tell it like it is.... NOT how it should be |
|
