How to fix: 1st gen front suspension.
10-30-06, 08:37 AM
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How to fix: 1st gen front suspension.
10-30-06, 09:18 AM
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Originally Posted by dantheman
Nice video!
What all did you do to the front suspension?
What all did you do to the front suspension?
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10-30-06, 10:37 AM
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is there a reason it has a roof scoop? not too familiar with the rally scene, but i thought roof scoops were only practical for mr cars.
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood....
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood....
10-30-06, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ZeikHunter
is there a reason it has a roof scoop? not too familiar with the rally scene, but i thought roof scoops were only practical for mr cars.
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood....
and that first pic reminds me of a crazy dream i had- 4 flip-up lights on my fb. i woke up and tried to find a practical way to mount the hood....
The carbon fiber light pod houses 4 HID lights that turn night into day.
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10-30-06, 05:56 PM
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Awesomeness, I've heard of and seen some photos of this car, nive to see your finally on here. I like it, sounds like a back of bee's coming through the woods, then a little yellow FB goes shooting by.
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10-30-06, 08:31 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan_s_young
Billy (Respeed) has hinted in other threads about a kit he's making as we speak that will adapt the 2nd gen suspension. Last I heard sometime next month was the expected release.
Awesome car BTW!
Awesome car BTW!
12-07-06, 06:59 PM
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did you use FC subframe, and controll arms, with an FC spindles and coilovers? I have been very intrested in making a first gen rally car for a long while now lol. I am also wondering what spindles you were running before hand? did you jsut use 84-85 spindles? and what kind of rates are u running spring wise lol?
12-08-06, 01:01 AM
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A writeup/how to with detailed pics, measurements, modification proceedures, parts list, etc., would be greatly appreciated by many of us 1st genners. It appers that you have done a very successful and workable swap, where many have failed or not followed through with completing. Please enlighten us oh wise rally meister. 
Loved your vid, but alas, it's entirely too short, more more, now now, lol. Even though I'm older, I am still impatient somedays.
I don't know how I missed this thread when it was posted 5 weeks ago. Guess I don't spend enough time on the forum.
yeah right
Loved your vid, but alas, it's entirely too short, more more, now now, lol. Even though I'm older, I am still impatient somedays.
I don't know how I missed this thread when it was posted 5 weeks ago. Guess I don't spend enough time on the forum.
yeah right
12-08-06, 08:59 AM
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hahahaha trochoid not spending enough time on here yea right man 
I'm very glad to see that some people have actualy done this swap successfully, because lets face it the FB front end leaves much to be desired. I may have to consider doing this on my 13bt car....
I'm very glad to see that some people have actualy done this swap successfully, because lets face it the FB front end leaves much to be desired. I may have to consider doing this on my 13bt car....
12-08-06, 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by aws140
guys, billy is working on something to help our front ends also. i recommend waiting on this to hit the market before you try this swap.
I am too much of a internet junkie.
12-08-06, 09:47 PM
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This guy shows up to say hi, and we bombard him with requests for photos, writeups, and parts lists.... He'll never be back now! lol.
I'm not sure how I missed this thread either, but it sure looks interesting...
I'm not sure how I missed this thread either, but it sure looks interesting...
12-08-06, 10:17 PM
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Terrified.
I can't believe I missed it as well.
It looks like you did an absolutely amazing job on it.
And I can't wait to see what Billy comes up with for the front suspension as well. I am still really confused as to why he is putting so much effort into developing things for first gens when the rest of the world is leaving them behind, even though I am in much appreciation as I am sure he will be seeing a lot of my money.
It looks like you did an absolutely amazing job on it.
And I can't wait to see what Billy comes up with for the front suspension as well. I am still really confused as to why he is putting so much effort into developing things for first gens when the rest of the world is leaving them behind, even though I am in much appreciation as I am sure he will be seeing a lot of my money.
12-08-06, 10:31 PM
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Originally Posted by aws140
im sure youve heard of respeed, correct? well hes the man behind that amazing company. he has a lot of new products about to hit the market.
Look forward to seeing what he has coming out. Should be good stuff.
12-08-06, 10:37 PM
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Nice car and vid. Your having too much fun now stop that! 
Omid (abeomid) did the swap and did a writeup a few years back. Whatever happened to him? He sorta disappeared, kinda like me for a while but IM BACK BABY! Anyway from what I remember it looked pretty straight forward. The mount hole line up almost perfectly (IIRC he had to oval the holes in the FC crossmember, thats all).
Omid (abeomid) did the swap and did a writeup a few years back. Whatever happened to him? He sorta disappeared, kinda like me for a while but IM BACK BABY!
Anyway from what I remember it looked pretty straight forward. The mount hole line up almost perfectly (IIRC he had to oval the holes in the FC crossmember, thats all).
12-09-06, 06:11 AM
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It seems kenn chan has done the swap as well: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/fc-suspension-swap-writeup-237825/ Its omid's original thread, but its been revived. Does seem pretty straightforward. However, i have so many parts sitting around already with the intent of using various respeed kits I think I'll just go that route, assuming I like his rack and pinion kit, which I'm sure i will.