Convertable TOP Pictoral Install/ Removal
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Convertable TOP Pictoral Install/ Removal
Is anyone interested in a writeup on how to remove the convertable top skin and replace it? I am in the process of doing the replacement right now and thought that if anyone was interested I could start taking pictures and explaining how it is done... If anyone is interested that is...
Any takers? Good idea/bad idea? Worth doing..? I thought it was going to be a lot harder then it was, but it is VERY time consuming.. And delicate work..
Any takers? Good idea/bad idea? Worth doing..? I thought it was going to be a lot harder then it was, but it is VERY time consuming.. And delicate work..
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I would welcome the write up on it... I have removed them myself.
Let me know as you go thru the process...
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
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Originally Posted by PREACHER
Let me know as you go thru the process...
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
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hey dude, i have a 88 vert with a tii swap in it. I have a bounch of rips and tears in my top, its covered with black duct-tape right now. I was wondering how much it would cost to reskin it OR if you know if they make a hard top for the verts....(winter in nc gets a little "nipple-e") so i'm defenately intersted in doing something about the top, let me know!
nice spoiler, what brand, where did you get it from? Interested in one of those too lol!
nice spoiler, what brand, where did you get it from? Interested in one of those too lol!
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I also have the plans for a custom speaker box for the vert
I will be displaying pics of the custom speaker box that goes in the spare tire compartment. You can still keep the stock rear cover on to keep out roving eyes so it will appear stock and then when you want to show off your vert you can take the top panel off , fold it and store it in the trunk of your vert.
I also have a Vertical Door Kit for the vert as well that I fabricate at my shop. The install takes less than 3 hours.
I also have a Vertical Door Kit for the vert as well that I fabricate at my shop. The install takes less than 3 hours.
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Originally Posted by jenkin
here's a link to a write up with pics, but i for one would have no problem reading another
http://www.torquecentral.com/showthr...threadid=11000
http://www.torquecentral.com/showthr...threadid=11000
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Originally Posted by PREACHER
Let me know as you go thru the process...
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
I think it would be great if more attention was given to the vert...
I have an '88 mild port with a Holley 600 cfm and I am converting to weber 45 sidedraft. My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
BTW: I have access to some really great pricing on the convertible tops.. since I own an RX7 Convertible shop in Miami.
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EVERYBODY can get good deals on tops. I can get a brand new front and back section for $310 just like everybody else. The installion is not hard enough to need a shop to do it.
How much does that vertical door kit cost anyway? And why put 285's on a car that maybe* has 180rwhp?
edit: heres the site for convertible tops, the next best price I've seen was $650
http://www.tops4less.com/protopacces...mazda-rx7.html
How much does that vertical door kit cost anyway? And why put 285's on a car that maybe* has 180rwhp?
edit: heres the site for convertible tops, the next best price I've seen was $650
http://www.tops4less.com/protopacces...mazda-rx7.html
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Originally Posted by PREACHER
I will be displaying pics of the custom speaker box that goes in the spare tire compartment. You can still keep the stock rear cover on to keep out roving eyes so it will appear stock and then when you want to show off your vert you can take the top panel off , fold it and store it in the trunk of your vert.
I also have a Vertical Door Kit for the vert as well that I fabricate at my shop. The install takes less than 3 hours.
I also have a Vertical Door Kit for the vert as well that I fabricate at my shop. The install takes less than 3 hours.
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No way in hell those wheels and tires are what you say they are.
Nice looking car though.
Nice looking car though.
Originally Posted by PREACHER
My vert sports P285-35ZR-18 rear Yokohama tires on 18x11" wheels
Here is a pic of my vert...
Here is a pic of my vert...
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The Specs...
Originally Posted by rx007racer
What offset are u running in the rear and front. What width of rim up front and what size tire up front. Also did you have to roll your fenders at all. I like wide *** tires and gave me an the idea that it really can be done.
I can tell you that they are Fittipaldi Tubolares
Rear: 18x11
Front: 18x 9
The tires are Yohohamas 275-35-18 on back .. I was running 285's but changed them to the 275
The front tires are also Yokohamas 235-40-18
I paid about $200.00 per rear tire.
I did not have to roll the fenders at all... I do however have stock ride height with my springs but I am considering on lowering the vert 1.2 inches all the way around.
I also had to use spacers to prevent the wheels from rubbing against the rear struts.. i also replaced the wheel studs on the rear that i bought from NAPA at $2.18 each whereas up front I used longer racing wheel studs since there is a lot more heat and stress caused by turning and steering.
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Who said 180rwhp ?
Originally Posted by gerbraldy
How much does that vertical door kit cost anyway? And why put 285's on a car that maybe* has 180rwhp?
and my vert has 232 rwhp
I am currently running a Holley 600cfm but as I am typing this the 45 DCOE weber carb is being installed. for an additional rwhp.
BEFORE PIC:
AFTER THE WEBER CONVERSION:
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Here are the pics you requested
Originally Posted by capn
do you have any more pics of that Vert with the lambo doors? i love the way the vert looks with those doors