My first RX-7
04-12-12, 09:58 AM
#27
Still trying to get the front suspension together. Having some reassembly issues here and there. Plus school is slowing me down.
Front stuff, Racing Beat Springs, Tokico Blues (the RE-speed "Sport" ones), and RE-speed Camber Plates.
RE-speed camber plates; just test fitting. Is this the right way for installation? Roommate said I should maybe flip it over for more caster.
Front stuff, Racing Beat Springs, Tokico Blues (the RE-speed "Sport" ones), and RE-speed Camber Plates.
RE-speed camber plates; just test fitting. Is this the right way for installation? Roommate said I should maybe flip it over for more caster.
04-12-12, 08:22 PM
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I'll give you a hint on the rear e brake cables if you don't know already.......Under the body on either side is a bracket that holds the cables in place. If you remove these, then you'll have a much easier time getting the end of the cable back in the caliper. Then put the cable/bracket back. Worked good for me anyway.
08-08-12, 01:59 PM
#29
So updates finally:
One thing I invested in is adapters to switch from 4x110 to 4x114.5. This are a little bit cheaper than some that I've seen, but hopefully they shouldn't fall apart on me.
Also converted to studs, pretty easy and cheap.
And finally drove it. Sat on jackstands for nearly a year, finally got it together and moved to new house. Turns out new rear-end was small flange so had to get a driveshaft (anybody need to buy a big flange driveshaft). Rear sway bar didn't seem to fit not sure if difference between rear ends. Engine smoked like crazy. I think the oil pan gasket needs to be changed, but I also noticed smoke coming from top and on exhaust side even after motor was shutdown for 10-15mins.
So next on list: pull motor and change radiator hoses, switch to air to air oil cooler, change engine mounts and tranny mount, and clean up and paint engine bay. I also want to throw some Por-15 on the underside. Also got some parts for exhaust already, I just need the muffler and beer to bribe friends to weld it up. Also roomate is painting car soon so may try to do that, but long list right now and school starts soon so we'll see.
One thing I invested in is adapters to switch from 4x110 to 4x114.5. This are a little bit cheaper than some that I've seen, but hopefully they shouldn't fall apart on me.
Also converted to studs, pretty easy and cheap.
And finally drove it. Sat on jackstands for nearly a year, finally got it together and moved to new house. Turns out new rear-end was small flange so had to get a driveshaft (anybody need to buy a big flange driveshaft). Rear sway bar didn't seem to fit not sure if difference between rear ends. Engine smoked like crazy. I think the oil pan gasket needs to be changed, but I also noticed smoke coming from top and on exhaust side even after motor was shutdown for 10-15mins.
So next on list: pull motor and change radiator hoses, switch to air to air oil cooler, change engine mounts and tranny mount, and clean up and paint engine bay. I also want to throw some Por-15 on the underside. Also got some parts for exhaust already, I just need the muffler and beer to bribe friends to weld it up. Also roomate is painting car soon so may try to do that, but long list right now and school starts soon so we'll see.
08-08-12, 02:09 PM
#30
I'll give you a hint on the rear e brake cables if you don't know already.......Under the body on either side is a bracket that holds the cables in place. If you remove these, then you'll have a much easier time getting the end of the cable back in the caliper. Then put the cable/bracket back. Worked good for me anyway.
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