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05-14-13, 04:25 PM
#2902
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Today I mocked up my Ron Davis Radiator. About to remove the heater core tonight.
Ron Davis Race Radiator 1st Gen Rx7 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!Have any of you ever seen the fan on the outside like mine? I'm thinking I could do 2 fans front and back.
Ron Davis Race Radiator 1st Gen Rx7 | Flickr - Photo Sharing!Have any of you ever seen the fan on the outside like mine? I'm thinking I could do 2 fans front and back.
05-14-13, 10:23 PM
#2910
On the GSL-EV I continued running the XM radio antenna wire. Decided to route it with the original antenna cable. At least to the point where it goes under the dash. I have it routed to the right kick panel and now it needs to run over to the stereo. The original antenna wire was held in place with some sort of cloth reinforced tape and the glue is not so much sticky as gooey these days. I did reuse several pieces but replaced with pieces of red duct tape. I pulled the dash panel under the glove box off to allow better visibility and decided I need to repair it before it goes back on. I will detail the repair later but suffice to say it has a triangle of material about 2 inches high by 1 inch wide from under the right side of the air vent missing. I found this missing piece with some bits the previous owner had saved and I didn't know where it came from. I didn't even know this was broken until I was changing out the front speakers. I am glad I saved all of this because I think I know where it all goes now. Two of the screws holding this panel on were not the correct ones so my guess is that someone wanted to take this panel off and screwed up and broke it. No excuse for losing the screws though and this has been a common thread in this car. And the only thing the PO had ever done was replace the speakers with cheap replacements. (end rant)
I think I will see if I can find a can of the SEM Burgundy and prep to use on some of my interior panels. I prefer to buy local rather than mail order, any chains carry that stuff?
I think I will see if I can find a can of the SEM Burgundy and prep to use on some of my interior panels. I prefer to buy local rather than mail order, any chains carry that stuff?
05-15-13, 01:26 AM
#2912
Tails are done. I used so much silicone I dont think its dry yet. I probably should have left the clips on another day. but they're still sealed and within mm of factory fit (if not better, they were bowed out a bit before now flat).
As the silicone is drying its leaving a little bit of condensation in there. I'm not pleased about that. hopefully it will evaporate out as the units cannot be completely sealed due to the holes where the lenses snap in as well as two holes on each vertical cross beam between the sections. fingers crossed.
There was one spot that spooged out over night and got on the lens. not bad enough to pull apart but I will definitely notice
Overall - SUPER stoked
Before:
After:
As the silicone is drying its leaving a little bit of condensation in there. I'm not pleased about that. hopefully it will evaporate out as the units cannot be completely sealed due to the holes where the lenses snap in as well as two holes on each vertical cross beam between the sections. fingers crossed.
There was one spot that spooged out over night and got on the lens. not bad enough to pull apart but I will definitely notice
Overall - SUPER stoked
Before:
After:
05-15-13, 01:44 AM
#2913
I got the perches welded on my SE shock tubes at a muffler shop today. Had to grind down some of the welds so the GC sleeves would fit over them and seat properly on the new perches. I'll shoot them with a coat of primer and paint tomorrow.
Then I cleaned off the remaining intake manifold gasket off the 13B and inserted the Atkins port sleeves. In between coats of paint on the shock tubes, I'll start fitting the intake manifold back on the engine.
fm
Then I cleaned off the remaining intake manifold gasket off the 13B and inserted the Atkins port sleeves. In between coats of paint on the shock tubes, I'll start fitting the intake manifold back on the engine.
fm
05-15-13, 10:05 AM
#2915
Time for floor mats.
I haven't had any in the -7 for a long time, but the carpet won't last much longer if I don't start protecting it. Still looks pretty good, but it's 33 years old and every time I vacuum it, it's gonna get thinner - - like hair! - - & there's no way to be sure your feet are clean getting in, is there?
Picked up a halfway decent set at the local pep Boys, on sale for $20. Fit's not bad, they'll do for now.
Eventually I'll find me some really nice ones. Or replace the carpet.
I haven't had any in the -7 for a long time, but the carpet won't last much longer if I don't start protecting it. Still looks pretty good, but it's 33 years old and every time I vacuum it, it's gonna get thinner - - like hair! - - & there's no way to be sure your feet are clean getting in, is there?
Picked up a halfway decent set at the local pep Boys, on sale for $20. Fit's not bad, they'll do for now.
Eventually I'll find me some really nice ones. Or replace the carpet.
05-15-13, 12:13 PM
#2917
Time for floor mats.
I haven't had any in the -7 for a long time, but the carpet won't last much longer if I don't start protecting it. Still looks pretty good, but it's 33 years old and every time I vacuum it, it's gonna get thinner - - like hair! - - & there's no way to be sure your feet are clean getting in, is there?
Picked up a halfway decent set at the local pep Boys, on sale for $20. Fit's not bad, they'll do for now.
Eventually I'll find me some really nice ones. Or replace the carpet.
I haven't had any in the -7 for a long time, but the carpet won't last much longer if I don't start protecting it. Still looks pretty good, but it's 33 years old and every time I vacuum it, it's gonna get thinner - - like hair! - - & there's no way to be sure your feet are clean getting in, is there?
Picked up a halfway decent set at the local pep Boys, on sale for $20. Fit's not bad, they'll do for now.
Eventually I'll find me some really nice ones. Or replace the carpet.
Got any pics of the new mats?
05-15-13, 04:29 PM
#2919
I really want to try your bench testing method as well before putting the whole thing in the car, seriously tempted to do that before moving on with anything.
May go out and start soldering connections in the car tonight, still not sure if I'll make it that far - we will see.
Agreed, I'll be picking some up for the 7 here shortly.
I have these in my car now and they're getting more worn out every time I get in the car. I hate using them but haven't taken the time to go get some of the rubber ones like I've had in my other vehicles. Wish WeatherTech would make some FB mats, they'd be well-worth the money....
I had big plans for the car today but looks and feels like my hernia may have come back from the surgery in November. Still gonna try to go out and get something done, just might not be very productive.
May go out and start soldering connections in the car tonight, still not sure if I'll make it that far - we will see.
Agreed, I'll be picking some up for the 7 here shortly.
I had big plans for the car today but looks and feels like my hernia may have come back from the surgery in November. Still gonna try to go out and get something done, just might not be very productive.
05-15-13, 06:34 PM
#2920
Oil, filter... Rubber floor mats
Oil and filter today, 45 miles driving around errands. I was set to plop down on an embroidered set (mats) when I saw a set of cut and fit rubber mats at SamsClub in the perfect gray. They did in fact cut and fit very well, and they do as they ought. They're staying a while.
05-15-13, 07:04 PM
#2921
Originally Posted by lindahlish
I really want to try your bench testing method as well before putting the whole thing in the car, seriously tempted to do that before moving on with anything.
May go out and start soldering connections in the car tonight, still not sure if I'll make it that far - we will see.
May go out and start soldering connections in the car tonight, still not sure if I'll make it that far - we will see.
05-15-13, 11:01 PM
#2922
Sin City Rotary
nothing didn't do a dang thing to it .... sigh ... and doubtful I will have anytime this week to do anything but squeeze in a quick wash and just maybe a Killerwaxx job
05-15-13, 11:37 PM
#2923
Some final cleaning, and began loading for the drive to Vegas. Trying not to take entire garage with me.
I do have:
Basic tool kit; wrenches, screwdrivers, gorilla tape, rags, gloves, pliers, cutter, allen keys, flashlights.
First aid kit w/survival supplies for 24 hours
Oil (one quart, may toss in another)
Pre-mixed anti-freeze (one gallon) plus about a gallon of multi-purpose bottled water
Fire extinguisher
Spare sunglasses; hat
Cell charger and cables
I should wind the jumper cables up and stuff them behind the taillights, I suppose. You never know.
Got my cleaning supplies box together, too.
Tomorrow will pack up clothes and stuff specific to the trip.
I do have:
Basic tool kit; wrenches, screwdrivers, gorilla tape, rags, gloves, pliers, cutter, allen keys, flashlights.
First aid kit w/survival supplies for 24 hours
Oil (one quart, may toss in another)
Pre-mixed anti-freeze (one gallon) plus about a gallon of multi-purpose bottled water
Fire extinguisher
Spare sunglasses; hat
Cell charger and cables
I should wind the jumper cables up and stuff them behind the taillights, I suppose. You never know.
Got my cleaning supplies box together, too.
Tomorrow will pack up clothes and stuff specific to the trip.
05-16-13, 01:45 AM
#2924
Put primer coats on my SE shock tubes this evening. I'll spray the matte black top coat tomorrow evening. I decided to dry-fit the lower intake manifold onto my 6-port 13B only to find something odd...there is a rectangular port below the two ports on the center iron, but no such port on my LIM. In fact, the LIM doesn't cover this hole.
After doing a little research, I figured out that it seems that previous owner of this engine swapped in a TII center iron. Guess I'll be picking up some Devcon tomorrow on the way home.
I wonder what other surprises await me?
fm
After doing a little research, I figured out that it seems that previous owner of this engine swapped in a TII center iron. Guess I'll be picking up some Devcon tomorrow on the way home.
I wonder what other surprises await me?
fm
05-16-13, 10:53 AM
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Put primer coats on my SE shock tubes this evening. I'll spray the matte black top coat tomorrow evening. I decided to dry-fit the lower intake manifold onto my 6-port 13B only to find something odd...there is a rectangular port below the two ports on the center iron, but no such port on my LIM. In fact, the LIM doesn't cover this hole.
fm
fm
i see the engine has the end ports, i wonder where they go?