here is the thread for all the roo and fern rides to show some pride

a spot specifically for Australian and New Zealand readers ride pics
lets get to know you !
if you have some scans of your old rides please also put them up here
build photos and old scans of the good old days and rides gone by are appreciated !

 

ok, i will go first with a teaser

my daily ride FC rx7 on LPG ( propane mix )
original 86 6 port auto FC ( aussie delivery ) ( 85 build ! )
mild port
solid four puc 9.5 inch clutch , HD pressure plate
highflow s5 turbo
custom turbo dump pipe
large bar plate FMIC
eibach springs and adjustable ohlins all around
paint pending

aside the LPG tank fit and initial accreditation , 100% my work


new pics of new setup with the OEM manifold
( previously custom with VN TB )









stock manifolds
two plates to lift the UIM to clear the oil filter
( could be done with welded offset instead )
stock standard VN- VR commie type impco 225 FB install with now dead standard springs and gas assembly settings
( and my switched air bleed for when the carb is over rich in morning idle )
a modded oil filler pipe
modded dizzy, bosch DFI leading spark only

 

heres mine

 

how did it go? any mods ?

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here is my other ride, as posted up in the other rotary thread

this is my south african built, last of a rare breed s4 rx2 ( genuine )
( i am an aussie ! )
i have had this car since 1990

and its 100% owner built, fabbed and painted in all its configs over the years
( and daily driven till mid 2004 )
currently under a very comprehensive body resto that is currently in the final panel work stages

there was much pain in undoing the last half dozen paint and bog its !


some old photo's, photo'd





foot note:

there are parts stamped 77 and 78 ( and made in South Africa )
the first rego is 1980.

Rx2 completed the longest old school production run (1971 to 1978)
in Japan.
[ this car is crate assembled so true assembly hints to 1979 ]






WRAY ..sliding vane positve displacement supercharger, mid 90's
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AQUA paint job 2004
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bionic blu 2K protec 606


off the gun finish














many hidden refinements and improvements to the RX2 under this lot.
all steel repairs.
all back to metal the hard way


much refab of boot, windscreen tray and inner and outer rear arches
all water paths and channels improved, refined and glass coated.
engine bay seam smoothed

lots more work to go

captain blunt fingers would like to give thanks to Wayne from ALA detailing
this time round i let him do the gun work, i am the amateur
-he is a real pro !


thanks Wayne. just stop drinking my stubbie.

 

Hey this my ride over here in NZ, New Plymouth.
Its a 1999 import manual got platforms all round as low as they go half cage the rear interior is stripper out and i have made it so the twin turbos open at the same time (way better)

 

thats a cool plate
but used around me it would attract way too much of the wrong attention
- no matter how you drive
any ECU or other development?

 

I am pretty sure it has been chipped before i got it as it has no cut out and it goes quite a bit better than a few of my friends standard ones. i also have twin apexi intakes on it too.

 

Here are some pics of some of my cars from the eighties and nineties and now.

 

nice stuff, mr cork company
- while everyone must love your rare luce , i think i love your 1800 estate equally
it reminds me of one that used to get about in rockingham ,perth a few years ago that was stunningly immaculate

 

Hey all, heres my series 7 batty. Not too much done to it. Single turbo conversion, FMIC, Mazda Adj.Susp., Apexi FC on the way (when i can get my hands on one, preferrably a cheaper 2nd hand one!!). 19" rims. bride seats. few other bits n pieces.

Am now just working on getting it up to scratch, paint jobs a bit shonky, and engine bay needs a good clean up etc. Just changed plugs, which helped tremendously seeing as one was corroded!!!

James

 

Very nice, What body kit/hood do you have? Could you please post pictures once painted....

 

cheers bumpstart, I have located my 1800 estate, now all I have to do is persuede the owner to part with it.

here are some rotary coupe pics

 

some nice old skool photos!!!

 

Heres my daily-driven S7 on Taupo last year



HKS Coilovers, FEED downpipe (stock twins), Stern wheels(Mazdaspeed wheels at home also), HKS catback superdragger exhaust.

 

Here is mine at pukekohe on the 21st december 2008, taken me 2 years to build and still going...... now has GT35R garrett turbo etc

 

I love fds they all look awesome

 

Here is mine



1982 Series 2 RX7
12A bridgeported Turbo
GT3582R mounted on custom manifold, S4 intake manifold
Haltech E6K
4x 880cc injectors
Series 4 Turbo Gearbox
S3 4.3LSD
Sparco Pro2000 Interior with 4pt Bond Roll cage and 2x Willans harness

 

Auckland
S8
rs

 

G’day. Just thought I would ask is anyone doing the Race meeting at Morgan Park (Warwick, Queensland) on 19,20 & 21 June 2009?
I have just decided to make the trek interstate to the meeting but my regular pit buddies cannot come as it is a 6 or 7 day trip.
Is anyone interested in coming out to the track?
Lots of categories including classic V8 Supercars and Superbikes so it’s not just my category that will be entertaining.
Now if you can help out in the pits with tyres and minor cleaning etc that would be AWESOME and I can take care of all your expenses at the track including lunch and liquid refreshments.
If you are mechanically minded I will even take care of accomodation/meals/drinks in Warwick.
It’s a pretty good car and pretty quick (1.33.1 Winton long track; QR 1.19.2 National Long Track, Wakefield 1.04.3; Eastern Creek 1.43.2) - Porsche GT3 Territory.
You may have seen it in Auto Action/Fox Sports/SBS Speedweek or even Youtube but sorry I cannot post a picture here just yet but I will shortly when new sponsor decals are fitted.
If you are available please PM or post here.
THANK YOU

 

Howdy Guys & Gals

I own a 1979 Mazda 626 coupe, it runs a S5 13B Turbo and Garret T04.
I am from Perth and love nothing better than cruising in my rotor or my partners S4 RX7 Turbo.

The car is currently off the road getting a Supra gearbox & twin plate clutch fitted by a workshop, my car was tuned properly a few months ago and made 325 HP on 13PSI, I absolutely love it!!
Its just a standard import block but it runs really well.

Anyway heres a pic of my car, hope you like it!

 

Here's mine:





Mazda 1300 Coupe
13b Bridgeport
T66 turbo
C16 race fuel
468hp@26psi
Best times: 9.80@142mph

 

Here is a pic of mine from our latest track day (queens birthday weekend), the guy who took it played around with the image as you can see, looks pretty good

 

**Just a side note. Any of you kiwi guys that have had your 7s on the track post up your times.**

Heres my current car at the 09 4 and rotor Jamboree



13B bridge, T51R


Cage going in


Interior back in



Heres a few of my old 7



13B Street port, T04B/E


And now they way it died! (engine now in my GFs brothers S7)

 

hey guys im From South Australia,

this is my ride:



1988 S4 13BT extend port

 

Wow... nice r100 must be a handfull to drive