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Jun 10, 2005 20:34:45 GMT
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My current crop of cars (well the slightly interesting ones) Mazda Rx-7 Mk3 198412a rotary engine, currently being converted to EFI. Running mostly standard bits but with uprated dampers, anti roll bars and some nice rims just for looks (got to have a little bling) it also had the mirrors swapped over to US spec ones.  Mazda 323 - FA4TS 1979The latest aquisition and in the very early stages of becoming an rx323. parts collected so far are a set of 13x6 globes (aussie made wheels), 323 challenge sump guard and strut brace, estate front ARB and a brand new rx3 front x member. [glow=red,2,300]on the look out for 1st generation series 2 struts if anyone knows of some for sale. [/glow]  Mazda 323 - BG Gti - 1991 Rally hack not retro ... bog standard engine etc. (150K miles on the drivetrain) in the standard car class. But running a full gearbox and engine guard, uprated dampers, 6 point cage, bucket seats , 4 points and a cone filter for a little induction noise.  |
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Last Edit: Sept 14, 2005 21:37:18 GMT by mikelmr
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Jun 10, 2005 20:41:41 GMT
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noice!!! lovin the 323 ,tanfastic ;D
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"quote hairnet"
I'm not paying nine pound for a pi$$!
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Jun 10, 2005 21:19:17 GMT
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hello there :)cool rides theres an early 90s rx7 in my local scrappy, with a ford derv lump in it.and a whopping great hole cut in the bonnet where the engine sat too high  not a pretty sight. |
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Jun 10, 2005 23:35:50 GMT
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The RX323 has some serious potential. Nicer alternative to a Starlet...
Can't wait to see the wheels!
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Wasn't that RX323 on the bay a while back? I think I posted it in one of my threads....
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Top grammar tips!
Bought = purchased. Brought = relocated
Lose = misplace/opposite of win. Loose = your mum
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nice set of cars mate. Always fancied an rx7 but cant afford a decent one and have always been put off buying a cheap one as I have never worked on a rotary before and don't fancy an engine rebuild as the first job I did ;D
Whats the rally hack fwd or 4wd
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Jun 11, 2005 11:43:02 GMT
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Hey Mike,.. glad you made it here  ,.. loving your rides! |
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Jun 11, 2005 13:56:20 GMT
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Thanks for the kind comments In answer to the questions The Rally car is a 1991 BG Gti so fwd, they go really well and cost peanuts. It cost me more for the cage than for the car ! (wouldn't rally without one) Yes the 323 came from Ebay ... should have lots of potenital to be a quick car once the engines swapped ... I'm sorting out the scary suspension first ! (coilovers, camber plates to sort the different KPI on the rx7 struts and adjustable shocks all round) erm I have some photos of the wheels somewhere ... just need to find some 205/60R13's to stick on them now (probably handle better on 185's but I like the look of the 205's so I'm going to compramise  )  |
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Jun 12, 2005 18:38:45 GMT
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Loving your Mazda's mate, they're all looking good!
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1979 Mazda 323 (+others)BenzBoy
@benzboy
Club Retro Rides Member 7
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Jun 12, 2005 18:42:10 GMT
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Cool! I really really REALLY like early RX7s! Nice collection you got there  PS: Know anything about 929s? I can't find any info! Nothing!   |
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Jun 12, 2005 19:13:26 GMT
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not a clue about the 929's but they will be based around the same sort of parts as all the other Mazda's
The Ausrotary.com site is a good resource for all things oldschool and Mazda, Richard over on Mazdarotaryclub.com seems to know a fair bit too.
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Really really nice RX7 Kudos on the others too |
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Brilliant! Another lover of old Mazdas. Know any good parts suppliers? I have a 1975 929 coupé and a 1986 929 wagon.
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1972 Fiat 130 1985 Talbot Alpine 1974 Lancia Beta Saloon 1975 + 1986 Mazda 929 Koop + Wagon 1982 Fiat Argenta 2.0 iniezione elettronica 1977 Toyota Carina TA14 BEST CAR EVER!!!!!!!! 1979 Datsun B310 Sunny 4-dr 1984 Audi 200 Quattro Turbo 1983 Honda Accord 1.6 DX GONE1989 Alfa 75 2.0 TS Mr T says: TREAT YO MOTHER RIGHT! |
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Jun 13, 2005 11:48:35 GMT
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Jun 13, 2005 16:20:19 GMT
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Yes the 323 came from Ebay ... should have lots of potenital to be a quick car once the engines swapped ... I'm sorting out the scary suspension first ! (coilovers, camber plates to sort the different KPI on the rx7 struts and adjustable shocks all round) KPI = King Pin Inclination?  Welcome to the board by the way - I'm loving your selection of Mazdas |
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Jun 13, 2005 17:33:14 GMT
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I think KPI is the right term, basically the 323 strut sits near vertical in the car, whereas the rx7 strut sits at more of angle. The result of this when you bolt an rx7 strut into the 323 is positive camber so hence the adjustable strut tops.
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Jun 13, 2005 18:36:58 GMT
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"He's not the messiah, he's a very naughty boy!"
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Jun 13, 2005 19:04:04 GMT
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RX-7 = SEX! I like it! |
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Jun 17, 2005 19:17:54 GMT
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sanded down and painted the wheels last night ( I remember now, why I hate painting things) hopefully they will last more than 5 minutes before the paint comes off  noticed a slight problem with the alloys too ... one of them is a different offset to the other 3 ... I have 3 that say 13x6JJx19P and one that says 13x6JJx23P. I think the wheels are just about ready for some tyres now ! These photos are about as close as I want to post of my 'handy' work with a paint can   Ordered some wheel studs and nuts as well + A single 5mm spacer ... will machine 1mm off it. I'll probably pin it to the wheel as well to stop it going adrift or being forgotten I doubt 4mm would make much difference on the rear axle anyway ... the panhard rod would allow that much lateral movement over a short travel |
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Jun 17, 2005 19:28:51 GMT
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and a little hint of what is to be done on the rx7 ... they are just sat on the engine in the photo. Due to space problems on a rhd car they are now being fitted in a downdraught style ... it should at least sound quick one its done. (over at Hayward rotary for exhaust, fitting and tuning ... I modded the T/B's earlier this year)  |
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,.. loving your rides!
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