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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 03:58 AM
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thanks guys

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Come down to SD Link. I'd like to check it out in person.
I will Gene. gotta work this week. probably towards the weekend ?... >.> .. i'll keep u posted

Originally Posted by RXtacy
Check out the fighters-garage mini battery kit, it uses a pc-680 just like that one.
http://www.fighters-garage.com/rx7.html
yeah.. he's right... fighter garage one is probably the only one left that still makes that type of tray. I got mine from Rotary Extreme when they were still in business.

Originally Posted by DMoneyRX-7
hey RX7LINK, who makes that aluminum radiator cooling panel cover thing you have. You and Goodfella have the same kind.
I've seen Carbing ones that looks the same. Mine says Signal Auto on it. forgot where i ordered it from
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by DMoneyRX-7
hey RX7LINK, who makes that aluminum radiator cooling panel cover thing you have. You and Goodfella have the same kind.
Carbing would be the closest to his if his is not in fact a carbing plate.
RHDJapan has them https://www.rhdjapan.com/home/produc...product_id=725
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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Where did the relay box end up?
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 04:49 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7LINK
The relay box is folded down and tucked behind/under the front chassis bar, zip-tied to the big bundle of wires. Not the best pic but you can see the relay box in this one.

In KS's instructions, it shows the relay box sitting right side up in this same tuck'd position. but there's no way the length of the wire allows you to do that. It has to sit upside down. This way it makes it easier to access from the front nose inlet of the bumper anywayz if you need open the box.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 06:46 PM
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great writeup. will help me out a lot when i make my own kit someday.
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 07:36 PM
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Looks great!
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Old Nov 12, 2007 | 10:21 PM
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Thanks for the update.
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 02:31 AM
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where did u get the kit from?
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Old Nov 13, 2007 | 06:08 AM
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Originally Posted by RX7LINK
Dang.... if knightsports' v-mount kit is supposely the most install friendly,everyone on the forum with other vmount kits must went through hell. :P The install overall wasn't too bad, but other than the IC itself, every section has requires a bit of modification. KS makes their parts fit 'tight' yet perfectly. Leaving their marks of perfection on your arms and knockles.... lol. The kit arrived from FDNewbie a couple weeks ago, but I didn't put it on until last weekend. Thanks again Ramy for helping me reach my dream one step at a time, FDNewbie rock!

I've always wanted to do a write up, this would be my first one.. so plz crit or fill in anything. thx The thread posted by def3 help'd a lot. https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/picked-up-knight-sport-v-mount-kit-664974/ thanks Dave. i used a lot of those pics as some of my reference for radiator hoses and brackets, which was a bit trickier than it looks.
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 09:38 PM
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Is any portion of the rad lower or further forward than the two tow hooks (if they were straight)?
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Old Nov 14, 2007 | 10:23 PM
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The radiator cooling panel that Rich has is from R Magic, and there are a few companies japan that sells them:

R Magic
http://rmagic.net/catalog_all/pdfs/13-14.pdf

Signal Auto
http://more-japan.com/Signal-Auto-Ra...7-p-16202.html

Carbing
http://www.tein.com/carbing/radiator-cooling-plate.html

San Ai
http://www.sanai-d.com/sevenwater/hood-panel.html

And for the battery tray, here are a few links:

Revolution Tune
http://revo-tune.jp/catalogue/detail.php?id=109

Fighters Garage
http://fighters-garage.com/rx7.html
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 12:33 AM
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Thanks for the kind words Link (and the gift ) I wish I had more customers like you....dealing with you has been an absolute pleasure!

Thanks,
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 01:22 AM
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RAmy, i want to get the v-mount kit too. do you have it in stock. pm me please.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 01:59 AM
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RAmy, i want to get the v-mount kit too. do you have it in stock. pm me please.
Yes, I can get the V-mount kit pretty quickly to ya (within days). Please shoot me an order to Info@FDNewbieImports.com, and put KS Vmount Kit in the subject line.

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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 04:00 AM
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yes, i did, i sent you email like 4 times. lol. but no respond.
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 04:06 AM
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ok. email sent
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by fritts
Is any portion of the rad lower or further forward than the two tow hooks (if they were straight)?
Bumper for above...
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Old Nov 15, 2007 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by fritts
Is any portion of the rad lower or further forward than the two tow hooks (if they were straight)?
the radiator does sit more forward than the tow hooks, but they're still there even after the undertray's on. there's are some of the better pics i found from all the shots. hope they help~





this is a test fit before i took out the PS lines.
Attached Thumbnails KnightSports V-Mount kit install write up + pics-towhook_1.jpg   KnightSports V-Mount kit install write up + pics-towhook_2.jpg   KnightSports V-Mount kit install write up + pics-towhook_3.jpg  
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Yo Link! I'm in the process of installing a Rotary Extreme regular vmount. How did you discharge the a/c? Is it gas? Liquid? How'd you do it?

-Jeff
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 10:56 PM
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It must be evacuated by a AC machine at a shop. Releasing it to the atmosphere can be hazardous, hurts the environment, illegal, and it is very expensive to refill afterwards (R12 is around $100 a lb.).
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:02 PM
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Link,

Great job on the write up. I wish I had the tie to do one like this. Kids, school and work, plus wife does not leave me much time.

I just have to have my a/c line bent for the low side. I flipped my condenser so that the low side is at the bottom.

I also changed my mind to go single after the mock up of the v-mount. I am going to start my single install this weekend.

FDNewbie has a good deal on the kit. I went with another shop that was local to me so I could help them get a contact with Knight Sport. Both FDNewbie and the shop I went to are good places.

I went with this kit due to the quality and the JDM factor.

FDNewbie, are you still developing a kit of your own?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:04 PM
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It must be evacuated by a AC machine at a shop. Releasing it to the atmosphere can be hazardous, hurts the environment, illegal, and it is very expensive to refill afterwards (R12 is around $100 a lb.).
How right you are.

Luckly I have 134 in my car and I was able to evac at work.
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:22 PM
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****, so i have to tow my car to a a/c shop?
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Old Jan 7, 2008 | 11:25 PM
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That would be the responsible thing to do. Do you have the original R-12 in there, or has it been retrofitted to R134r?
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