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Old May 15, 2014 | 05:58 PM
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I think dd has gotten the hang of this. I am dig n the color combo

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Old May 15, 2014 | 07:14 PM
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Install complete.
You be stylin' dude! SWEET! so glad my cast away had a core value... So, at $250 per panel you would make $10/hr.? Looks like a one time deal. Really, they're beautiful.
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Old May 15, 2014 | 08:22 PM
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Plus materials; cloth, foam, vinyl, even the glue adds up at $10 a can (used 1.5 cans). Plus Bandaids... my thumb skin got so dried out from the combination of glue, acetone, and constantly pushing/pulling on cloth that it's cracked open near the nail on my right hand, like the world's worst hangnail.
I managed to staple one finger on the very last staple I shot, & had to pull it off the back of the panel.
Many pin sticks.
I do suffer for my art.
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Old May 16, 2014 | 12:19 AM
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Mounted FC igniters under headlights. Mounting was way easier than I thought, didn't even need to fab any brackets.



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Plenty of room even with headlights down:



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Old May 18, 2014 | 03:38 PM
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I did what 'they' say never to do. Sanded faded delaminating clear and dupli cleared over it. It's just a different kinda ugly. I'll compound/wet sand in a few days and see how it winds up. Real paint one day. What did you do to your FB today?-image-293183326.jpg What did you do to your FB today?-image-756131507.jpg
Some of that is actual cloud reflection. Wish it were more.
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Old May 18, 2014 | 06:52 PM
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As threatened, Pics

The front spider bearings are the REALLY BAD set. The rear was not too great either.

See how my + wheels look fresh from previous owner? The single wheel pic is the odd one. The others have a concentric brush-like finish. Watch for updates on their New and Improved appearance in about a month. Missing 1 cap (bummer).
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Old May 18, 2014 | 08:15 PM
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It doesn't like my camera flash very much but I bought my door panel fabric today
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Old May 18, 2014 | 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Ms. DIY
The front spider bearings are the REALLY BAD set. The rear was not too great either.

See how my + wheels look fresh from previous owner? The single wheel pic is the odd one. The others have a concentric brush-like finish. Watch for updates on their New and Improved appearance in about a month. Missing 1 cap (bummer).
Check the dates stamped into them. Your oddball might be from a different year.

My 79 S has X wheels from all kinds of years. (to my shame it has X mag wheels)



My S3 got some new Pioneer 4" speakers up front
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Old May 19, 2014 | 12:51 AM
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Drove with the WHiV crew up a mountain cruise; just a little hundred-mile jaunt to 8500 feet...

Then had a lovely barbecue, then drove home; another 250 miles or so.

Seats have definitely passed the quality control check - I can still feel my legs!

Now, I just need to find an appropriate spot in my office for this little gem:


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Old May 19, 2014 | 08:47 AM
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^ As it should be. Good work!
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Old May 19, 2014 | 10:49 AM
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Looks like they knew youd win before you came so they put your car on the trophy lol.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 11:11 AM
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The tradition with the WHiV trophies is that they bear pictures of class winners from the previous year.

But I have to admit it's very cool to win a trophy with a picture of my car on it. Dream come true!

It's seriously a great meet - good people, fun things to do, a great raffle, Some excellent cars (100% rotary-powered is the rule) and very welcoming to out-of-towners, and show registration was only $20. First-gen class was the largest this year - - anyone who is in driving reach should attend, you'll have a good time.

They even got a great group rate on the hotel. And the rooms were huge.
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Old May 19, 2014 | 04:21 PM
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I have an 84 GSL SE with no working horn. Where is the horn relay switch hiding? it is the only component in the system I haven't checked yet. I've asked this in a few different forums on here and no one seems to know? Please help, I'd really like to get this gem back on the road as soon as possible
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Old May 19, 2014 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by DivinDriver
The tradition with the WHiV trophies is that they bear pictures of class winners from the previous year.

But I have to admit it's very cool to win a trophy with a picture of my car on it. Dream come true!

It's seriously a great meet - good people, fun things to do, a great raffle, Some excellent cars (100% rotary-powered is the rule) and very welcoming to out-of-towners, and show registration was only $20. First-gen class was the largest this year - - anyone who is in driving reach should attend, you'll have a good time.

They even got a great group rate on the hotel. And the rooms were huge.
DD was awesome having you out again Sir, sounds safe to assume considering the same location would not be a bad idea ... look forward to seeing you and that ride of yours in November'ish


Originally Posted by bigtim42
I have an 84 GSL SE with no working horn. Where is the horn relay switch hiding? it is the only component in the system I haven't checked yet. I've asked this in a few different forums on here and no one seems to know? Please help, I'd really like to get this gem back on the road as soon as possible
did you get the car this way or is it a problem that has developed?
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Old May 19, 2014 | 09:52 PM
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Changed my oil today .decided to give royal purple a try,went to Wally World and they had a 5quart on sale..so picked up a air&oil filter..

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Old May 20, 2014 | 01:38 AM
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I removed a set of diffusers from some FC sleeves. Now they resemble T2 sleeves. Yay me!
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Old May 20, 2014 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by DivinDriver
Drove with the WHiV crew up a mountain cruise; just a little hundred-mile jaunt to 8500 feet...

Then had a lovely barbecue, then drove home; another 250 miles or so.

Seats have definitely passed the quality control check - I can still feel my legs!

Now, I just need to find an appropriate spot in my office for this little gem:


Cool trophy Glenn!! Now that I am building a street legal "mazda" I will wanna join ya'll at some car shows!
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Old May 20, 2014 | 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by bigtim42
I have an 84 GSL SE with no working horn. Where is the horn relay switch hiding? it is the only component in the system I haven't checked yet. I've asked this in a few different forums on here and no one seems to know? Please help, I'd really like to get this gem back on the road as soon as possible
Wiring diagram page 50-F in the FSM shows the relay under the dash. It is sort of above the fuse block. I am not sure how much stuff you need to take off to get to it. I think if you pull out the drivers seat so you can lay on your back and drop the fuse box you can probably get to it. If you are talking about the switch it is under the rubber cap in the center of the steering wheel.

First thing I would do is put 12V across the horn and make sure it sounds. Second thing is pry off the rubber cap on the horn switch and check for 12V on the switch ring. If that isn't there you will need to pull the steering wheel to make sure the switch wire is plugged in. If you verify that the 12V is there and goes away when you push the switch then you know the relay is there and plugged in. If no 12V at the horn switch then the relay is missing/unplugged or the fuse is blown. If the brake lights work then the fuse is good since it is the same fuse. I suspect connectors are not connecting before the relay being shot as the most likely. The horn is kind of out in the weather so look at that end of the wire first. Check that the horn is well grounded. If you scroll up I have a picture of the horn switch with the cap removed just a week ago or so in this thread.

Best Wishes!
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Old May 20, 2014 | 08:53 PM
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thought that I would finally post two pics of my heatshield i made for my fb
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Old May 20, 2014 | 11:29 PM
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I looked into rerouting the turbo oil feed line in the brown car today. The rotarygods stopped me and said it was fine the way it was and to stop pestering them about unnecessary changes/mods.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 03:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Blade117
thought that I would finally post two pics of my heatshield i made for my fb
That is _nice_ !! Great work!
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Old May 21, 2014 | 04:12 AM
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Oh dear god, interenet has ruined me, I read FB as Facebook XD
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Old May 21, 2014 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Blade117
thought that I would finally post two pics of my heatshield i made for my fb
Looks good! Now put a header under it.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 06:07 PM
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I welded in a glasspak pre-silencer on my S3. Not as quiet as I was hopeing, but maybe when I throw the turbo on it'll quiet down the way I want.
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Old May 21, 2014 | 11:31 PM
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Cool trophy Glenn!! Now that I am building a street legal "mazda" I will wanna join ya'll at some car shows!
You would have enjoyed this one, Jim - -seeing as there was a guy there with a 12A powered Catterham.
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