HIRISK's 1988 S4.5 FC3S RX7 - Build Thread
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JANUARY 2010
Instead of forking out $200+ for a S5 rear bar and then having to get it sprayed the same colour as my S4, I just went and had an aerosol can of paint mixed at Autobarn. They match and mix the exact colour by paint code and put in the aerosol for you.
This way, as a short term solution, I just painted the black mould on the S4 rear bumper to look more like the S5 and match in with all my S5 skirts and side moulds.
Anyway, come up OK for a short term solution...
Instead of forking out $200+ for a S5 rear bar and then having to get it sprayed the same colour as my S4, I just went and had an aerosol can of paint mixed at Autobarn. They match and mix the exact colour by paint code and put in the aerosol for you.
This way, as a short term solution, I just painted the black mould on the S4 rear bumper to look more like the S5 and match in with all my S5 skirts and side moulds.
Anyway, come up OK for a short term solution...
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I also managed to get the drivers side skirt and body mould on too.
This now means I have completely fitted my Series 5 body kit.
I just have to wait for the polyurethane to dry and then screw some tappers in the underside of the skirt.
Other than that, my Series 5 make over is complete!!
I know have the following Series 5 items...
EXTERIOR
- S5 Tail Lights
- S5 Side Skirts
- S5 Side Door Moulds
- S5 Front Bumper
- S5 Lower Lip
INTERIOR
- S5 Instrument Cluster
- S5 Centre Console
- S5 Centre Vents
- S5 Warning Lights (standard on mine as it is a late S4.5)
MECHANICAL
- S5 LSD
I also managed to get the drivers side skirt and body mould on too.
This now means I have completely fitted my Series 5 body kit.
I just have to wait for the polyurethane to dry and then screw some tappers in the underside of the skirt.
Other than that, my Series 5 make over is complete!!
I know have the following Series 5 items...
EXTERIOR
- S5 Tail Lights
- S5 Side Skirts
- S5 Side Door Moulds
- S5 Front Bumper
- S5 Lower Lip
INTERIOR
- S5 Instrument Cluster
- S5 Centre Console
- S5 Centre Vents
- S5 Warning Lights (standard on mine as it is a late S4.5)
MECHANICAL
- S5 LSD
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JANUARY 2010
OK - Series 5 body is now done!!!
I put some self tappers along the bottom of the drivers side skirt and a couple in the front of the quarter panel skirt/mould.
It is now all secure and good to go.
I have not had the car of the stands and on wheels for months, so I decided to throw the rims on it and bring it back to earth.
Well, to say I am happy is an understatement.... I love the look!!!
Now all it needs is a good wash (it is caked in dust in the below photos) and a good cut n polish.
Getting there now!!!
FROM THIS
TO THIS
OK - Series 5 body is now done!!!
I put some self tappers along the bottom of the drivers side skirt and a couple in the front of the quarter panel skirt/mould.
It is now all secure and good to go.
I have not had the car of the stands and on wheels for months, so I decided to throw the rims on it and bring it back to earth.
Well, to say I am happy is an understatement.... I love the look!!!
Now all it needs is a good wash (it is caked in dust in the below photos) and a good cut n polish.
Getting there now!!!
FROM THIS
TO THIS
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Another update.
I put the car back up on stands last night and filled the Transmission with the Redline Transmission Oil - nice stuff.
And today my braided Racing Beat oil cooler lines have arrived!!
These were the final item I had been waiting on to get the car back on the road. So, after I have installed them and fill the engine back up with nice Royal Purple oil I can get it back on its wheels and down to the local roads authority for registration.
Also, my new Moonface Racing (MFR) Aluminum Gear **** arrived today. It is a nice piece of kit. Well made and heavy too.
NEW OIL COOLER LINES
NEW GEAR ****
I put the car back up on stands last night and filled the Transmission with the Redline Transmission Oil - nice stuff.
And today my braided Racing Beat oil cooler lines have arrived!!
These were the final item I had been waiting on to get the car back on the road. So, after I have installed them and fill the engine back up with nice Royal Purple oil I can get it back on its wheels and down to the local roads authority for registration.
Also, my new Moonface Racing (MFR) Aluminum Gear **** arrived today. It is a nice piece of kit. Well made and heavy too.
NEW OIL COOLER LINES
NEW GEAR ****
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OK,
So last night I fitted the new oil cooler lines and oil cooler too.
I then put the car all back together and filled the engine up with some nice Royal Purple oil.
I also finished mounting the carbon final panel in the centre console and fitted my new MFR gear ****.
OIL COOLER LINES:
CARBON PANEL ANDS MFR SHIFT ****:
So last night I fitted the new oil cooler lines and oil cooler too.
I then put the car all back together and filled the engine up with some nice Royal Purple oil.
I also finished mounting the carbon final panel in the centre console and fitted my new MFR gear ****.
OIL COOLER LINES:
CARBON PANEL ANDS MFR SHIFT ****:
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Thanks for the comments guys.
The oil cooler lines were bought from a member on these forums, they are Racing Beat items.
The three shops that I have seen sell these are...
- Mazdatrix
- Racing Beat
- Banzai Racing
The oil cooler lines were bought from a member on these forums, they are Racing Beat items.
The three shops that I have seen sell these are...
- Mazdatrix
- Racing Beat
- Banzai Racing
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Well,
After one and half years I have finally got the car registered and on the road.
Now I can enjoy all the hard work and actually drive it!!
These photos are not very good, but at least it is out of my garage/driveway!!
After one and half years I have finally got the car registered and on the road.
Now I can enjoy all the hard work and actually drive it!!
These photos are not very good, but at least it is out of my garage/driveway!!
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From: Melbourne, Australia
Hey man, awesome build you have gone the extra mile with your car it's something special indeed.
I also live in Melbourne man hope to see you out cruising some time. I'll be in a white FC too!
Cheers and keep it up.
Luke
I also live in Melbourne man hope to see you out cruising some time. I'll be in a white FC too!
Cheers and keep it up.
Luke
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Thanks for all the feedback guys.
I will have some good updates in the coming weeks with suspension and exhaust mods, so stay tuned.
Lewk, will do mate. Check the events section of Ausrotary - I am waiting for a cruise to come up in Melbourne that I can go on.
I will have some good updates in the coming weeks with suspension and exhaust mods, so stay tuned.
Lewk, will do mate. Check the events section of Ausrotary - I am waiting for a cruise to come up in Melbourne that I can go on.
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You forgot the closing "]" in your post on the transmission
https://www.rx7club.com/showpost.php...4&postcount=22
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