craaaazzy's Widebody REW project
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craaaazzy's Widebody REW project
I think it's time for me to start a build thread here since I am planning on installing an REW some time in the future. I had a build thread in the local SE forum that documented how I got the car, what's been done in the past year, etc so if you'd like to take a look, here it is:
My old build thread/
so my plan is to finish the body and collect parts needed for the REW swap. Not sure if i'll go ahead and do the paint just yet but the collection of parts have begun. I have an REW motor with all accessories, S4 TII transmission, 12a front cover, 12a oil pick up, TII starter, and to attempt to make wiring as easy as possible, also have a PFC. other parts I still have yet to acquire so guys familiar with this or the TII swap, let me know if you have anything I need.
here are some helpful builds that I have gathered to help with this swap, in case anyone cares
z-beater
kevinbtz
sleeper7
81widemariah
rotorican85
ducktape
if you know of additional build threads, feel free to add them or let me know.
the car as it sits:
lx-machado and i picked up this wing, it's just sitting on the car, nothing bolted in...just wanted to see what it looks like. not sure if i'll have a wing or not.
My old build thread/
so my plan is to finish the body and collect parts needed for the REW swap. Not sure if i'll go ahead and do the paint just yet but the collection of parts have begun. I have an REW motor with all accessories, S4 TII transmission, 12a front cover, 12a oil pick up, TII starter, and to attempt to make wiring as easy as possible, also have a PFC. other parts I still have yet to acquire so guys familiar with this or the TII swap, let me know if you have anything I need.
here are some helpful builds that I have gathered to help with this swap, in case anyone cares
z-beater
kevinbtz
sleeper7
81widemariah
rotorican85
ducktape
if you know of additional build threads, feel free to add them or let me know.
the car as it sits:
lx-machado and i picked up this wing, it's just sitting on the car, nothing bolted in...just wanted to see what it looks like. not sure if i'll have a wing or not.
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thanks guys. i like how it looks with and without the wing but i haven't made up my mind. will hold off on paint until i decide.
BUT in the mean time, alex and I are trying to get a mold made for this wing so we can duplicate it. just having a hard time finding a shop that does this type of work locally for a reasonable price. if anyone knows of a shop here in atlanta, please let us know.
BUT in the mean time, alex and I are trying to get a mold made for this wing so we can duplicate it. just having a hard time finding a shop that does this type of work locally for a reasonable price. if anyone knows of a shop here in atlanta, please let us know.
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#8
end goal is to make them more affordable for everyone.
indeed donnie. he is a bad influence.
no timeframe yet. am still collecting parts and after that, i'd like to go over everything, fix all known leaks, paint parts, modify what needs to be modified, etc. before tackling removing old and installing new motor.
no timeframe yet. am still collecting parts and after that, i'd like to go over everything, fix all known leaks, paint parts, modify what needs to be modified, etc. before tackling removing old and installing new motor.
Last edited by craaaazzy; 07-15-12 at 09:59 AM.
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decided to paint the car so it's at the painters. am still collecting parts though which include S4 NA waterpump/housing (since i'll be eliminating everything but the waterpump and alternator, i need the waterpump to be spinning opposite way of REW waterpump so belt does not slip), rear adjustable spring perches, lightweight flywheel, and bosch 044 fuel pump.
also found these:
I own, have owned the top 2 cars, and for the porsche, i will own one someday...
also found these:
I own, have owned the top 2 cars, and for the porsche, i will own one someday...
#17
i'm in alpharetta.
added the fender welt to the passenger side as well today. hopefully it protects the body enough from vibrations from the rear fenders. also changed out the rear glass for one without a wiper...looks much better. =)
changed the driver's side door seals (door seal, window seal, window trim). now the window motor needs some help and it also does not go all the way up (gap of about 1/4"). not sure if it's due to a weak motor or needs lubrication. i did squirt some lithium along the seal which helped a little but not much. could possibly be from the corners of the rubber seal as it feels tight in those areas. also tried adjusting the window a bit but no go.
anyway, some more pics:
added the fender welt to the passenger side as well today. hopefully it protects the body enough from vibrations from the rear fenders. also changed out the rear glass for one without a wiper...looks much better. =)
changed the driver's side door seals (door seal, window seal, window trim). now the window motor needs some help and it also does not go all the way up (gap of about 1/4"). not sure if it's due to a weak motor or needs lubrication. i did squirt some lithium along the seal which helped a little but not much. could possibly be from the corners of the rubber seal as it feels tight in those areas. also tried adjusting the window a bit but no go.
anyway, some more pics:
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thanks donnie. hopefully it'll make it out to the next OGTA meet.
so here's what happens when you replace the ball joint in the front control arm and not tack it in. this is the driver's side:
i was going to simply get a new ball joint and install that but after removing the old arm, it was fairly easy to insert the old ball joint in with a few light taps of a hammer (hole had expanded too much in my mind). so new control arm ordered from mazdatrix. hopefully the other side stays put cause i don't really want to buy another $170 control arm.
so here's what happens when you replace the ball joint in the front control arm and not tack it in. this is the driver's side:
i was going to simply get a new ball joint and install that but after removing the old arm, it was fairly easy to insert the old ball joint in with a few light taps of a hammer (hole had expanded too much in my mind). so new control arm ordered from mazdatrix. hopefully the other side stays put cause i don't really want to buy another $170 control arm.
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Thanks Donnie. I'm thinking of making a wing much like what Marco has on his RX3...something simple. I'll be making a sample with cardboard first to see if I like the look first though.
I haven't gotten the chance to open her up yet as I am only 300 miles into the break-in on the SE motor. Gearing seems a bit short though, especially the first 2 gears as I can get to 4500 rpms pretty quickly.
I haven't gotten the chance to open her up yet as I am only 300 miles into the break-in on the SE motor. Gearing seems a bit short though, especially the first 2 gears as I can get to 4500 rpms pretty quickly.
Last edited by craaaazzy; 11-25-12 at 11:57 AM.