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madmen 12-05-16 09:17 PM

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Hi Everyone. It's been taking a while but there is some progress. See photos of how the CF bumpers attach to the car. Still not finished with sealing the brackets in place with more CF.
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NISxMO 12-06-16 09:46 AM

This thing is coming along great! Keep up the good work!

madmen 01-17-17 09:12 PM

Hi Everyone,

I did not know where to put this...as it generated some interest. If anyone knows where this link should go please let me know. It's the link to my Miata FD conversion.

https://miatamutineers.wordpress.com/

KansasCityREPU 01-18-17 05:34 PM


Originally Posted by madmen (Post 12142638)
Hi Everyone,

I did not know where to put this...as it generated some interest. If anyone knows where this link should go please let me know. It's the link to my Miata FD conversion.

https://miatamutineers.wordpress.com/

All I can say is WOW. What skills. You sir are a great fabricator.

GSLSEforme 01-18-17 07:33 PM

Wow!+1

madmen 01-19-17 09:33 PM

Thanks KansasCityRepu.

I had help...and trained a couple guys on the way that now work for me full time.

Frogman 07-27-17 02:56 AM


Originally Posted by madmen (Post 12143312)
Thanks KansasCityRepu.

I had help...and trained a couple guys on the way that now work for me full time.

Some of us would pay good money for Carbon fiber fenders/bumpers. ever considered selling them? Helli have my eyes on carbon fiber fenders for my 73 each one, each one cost 399$ a pop !

madmen 07-28-17 06:34 PM

Hi Frogman. I was thinking of trying to ship to the US but after freight and any other hidden cost, anything I could make would reach the prices of local products there.

madmen 07-28-17 06:38 PM

Hi Everyone. I haven't added anything in a while because I had to move my shop and build a new office/workshop to move into. Same location just more permanent and organized. I did not know I'd last more than 2 years as a start up car shop.

My RX7 is now into it's 3rd paint shop as I was not happy with the 1st 2. We will be receiving the body soon and we'll begin reassembly.

I'll be sure to start posting again once we start.

Frogman 07-28-17 06:39 PM


Originally Posted by madmen (Post 12204024)
Hi Frogman. I was thinking of trying to ship to the US but after freight and any other hidden cost, anything I could make would reach the prices of local products there.

That's the thing, no one has these parts here. The only company offering these parts is Mariah Autosports, and it's only the hood!

madmen 01-21-18 09:44 PM

Hi Everyone.

Life has a way of upsetting the best of plans. Oct. 28 I came out of heart bypass surgery.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d499d3168e.jpg
This is my 1st post in quite a awhile. I'm ok but have to take things really slow.
More stuff that I've done coming.
Midnight Mechanic...all carbon fiber. I did not put any metal. Just nomex honeycomb.

madmen 01-21-18 09:58 PM

Hi again everyone,

I've actually made templates. While sick and groggy I don't think is a good idea for porting my 12A. Pictures below. I don't have the "after" of the exhaust port yet but I will put it in here and I hope I get some positive comments.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...022ba98066.jpg
Before

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2b67767cc1.jpg
After

7aull 01-22-18 12:58 AM

Keep at it! Creative work like yours is good for the Mind and Body! Best of luck, thanks for the updates.

Stu Aull
80GS
AZ

madmen 04-03-19 09:31 PM

Hi Everyone. It's been a while. I hope I have not been forgotten. Hopefully I will be remembered by a few.

Just a few photos of where I'm at :
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...301d998c6b.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3d0d09aaa3.jpg
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...66d10dc4a1.jpg

Going real slow.

I was wondering if any of you gentlemen could point me to where I could buy or order a fuel tank. It's the last piece I need. There are no wrecks here where I am as it was not imported into my country by Mazda.If its a wreck yard or parts dealer hopefully near where my buddy is at. California, So Cal LA area.

Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Thank You All,

madmen




mazdaverx713b 04-04-19 05:35 AM

Your car is coming along nicely!!! You've done a great job thus far! Keep up the great work!! As for a fuel tank, I would post a want to buy ad in the classifieds section here on the forum. They are out there still. No longer available new I;m afraid.

Toruki 04-04-19 08:59 AM

Beautiful work indeed. As far as a fuel tank, I am wondering why you haven't made one out of carbon fiber already ;)

madmen 04-07-19 06:09 PM


Originally Posted by Toruki (Post 12339771)
Beautiful work indeed. As far as a fuel tank, I am wondering why you haven't made one out of carbon fiber already ;)

Hi Toruki.

I could but I need special fuel proof or gasoline proof epoxy for that. Then I'd have to pay hazardous duty to import it. Not worth it.

madmen

madmen 04-07-19 06:11 PM


Originally Posted by mazdaverx713b (Post 12339750)
Your car is coming along nicely!!! You've done a great job thus far! Keep up the great work!! As for a fuel tank, I would post a want to buy ad in the classifieds section here on the forum. They are out there still. No longer available new I;m afraid.

Thanks. I'll try that now.

madmen 05-21-19 09:49 PM

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2871fa66da.jpg
New fabricated fuel tank.

7aull 05-23-19 02:59 AM

LOL! of COURSE you made your own...
:D
and I am getting all giggly just painting my brake calipers.
Kudos. Again.

Stu Aull
80GS
AZ

madmen 05-23-19 08:43 PM

7aull! Make everything as much as I can. Sometimes not cheaper but most times better!!:goodrebuild:


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