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Alex's 1993 MB "From old to new" Build thread!
Well I will save all the jibberish and get to othe point. Finally after four rx7's (83',91',91',) I got my first FD. Just got back from a deployment from Afghanistan and told my self when I get home I am buying FD. Well here it is, I have big plans in the near future but for now I want to enjoy it.
PLEASE NOTE THE PICS YOU WILL START TO SEE WILL CHANGE BY THE TIME YOU GET TO THE LAST PAGES LOL Suspension Stance GR+3w/External reservoirs Suspension Techniques front sway bar Racing Beat front lower swaybar mount brace Engine Built and ported by ME Large streetport ,ALS seals, Atkins solid corners, full Mazda OEM spring and seals kit, Rotary Aviation coolant seals,orings and oil control seals. Silicone vacuum hose conversion OMP delete kit including drive gear for less strain in front assembly M2 Performance lightweight aluminum flywheel B and M short throw shifter ACT HD PP +6 PUC New pilot bearing and seal Turbo Garrett TO4z gt35r compressor wheel .70a/r compressor 4” diameter compressor inlet .96 hotside polished compressor HKS 304 stainless exhaust manifold Tial 40mm wastegate 1.0 bar spring HKS blowoff valve Custom engine compartment turbo heat shields Custom intercooler system made By GARRETT 12 x 18 x 3” (H/W/T) Garrett core w/ custom fin sets Slant mounted (for max size, space, and performance) Custom cold-side air ducting using original factory air supply duct Custom sheetmetal end tanks 2.5” intercooler plumbing 12” Spal draw-through fan Custom cold air intake system Sealed aluminum airbox w/ DEI reflecta gold Nose/under-car air source K&N cone filter (6” max diameter) 4” duct from air box to compressor inlet Custom oil cooler system Dual 19-row Setrab oil coolers Mocal oil thermostat -10AN SS braided lines and fittings Parallel plumbing configuration (for max effectiveness and min pressure drop) Cooling system MazdaComp aluminum race radiator 185º thermostat FC thermoswitch (changes fan switching temp from 226 to 203F) Auxiliary electric cooling pump (to prevent hot shutdown heat soak) Air separation tank (AST) removed Cooling fan relays rewired to eliminate low speed operation 4 vent carbon fiber Knightsports extractor hood (to reduce underhood temps) Greddy water pump underdrive pulley (to prevent high speed cavitation) AC system removed DEI reflect -a-gold on intake box, radiator,and lim uim Custom exhaust 3” v-band downpipe (w/ shielded flex section open dump pipe) 3"to 4" stepper TRUST 4" mid pipe Rare!!! TRUST 4" MID PIPE BACK Super mega exhaust TRUST V-band-clamp connections ENGINE MANAGEMENT APEXI power FC APEXI commander LS2X YUKON coils with individual built in igniters Fuel Kg parts primary Rx7store secondary rail with fuel temp bung Bosch 1680 cc secondaries FAST motorsports 900cc primaries Aeromotive FPR Summit Racing -8AN 40 micron filter Summit racing fuel gauge JEGs y-block Russell Y-block BOSCH 044 in tanks -8 FEED nylon braid lines with all hardended fittings Brakes Brembo front rotors Goodridge SS braided lines Motul 600 fluid Hawk Blue pads (track only) ABS- Delet kit - earl/xrp fittings in braided lines SSBC proportioning valve Gauges Prosport boost gauge Prosport oil pressure gauge Prosport water temp gauge Prosport 60mm triple center pod INNOVATE Timer wideband AFR w/digital display and datalog to TEC3 INNOVATE LC-1WIDEBAND LAMBDA HKS turbo Timer Other Magnecor 8.5mm plug wires with MSD ls boot ends Bosch battery relocated behind passenger in storage bin Custom hidden trailer hitch (used to tow race tires to track) Greddy alternator pulley Greddy underdrive pulley Greddy water pump pulley Custom aluminum catch can Greddy aluminum intake elbow INTERIOR RECARO Spirit R seats recaro reclining seat rails AUTOPOWER 6 point cage MOMO veloce 20yr old vintage race wheel with RARE red Horn miata wheel hub NRG quick release FULL BLACK INTERIOR CONVERSION broadway mirror glass sunroof 3 over ride switches for external water pump, radiator fan, intercooler fan Kenwood DDX418 double din Kicker DS 6x8 mids Kicker DS Tweeters Kicker DS crossover, Kenwood s460 400watt amp Z Edition 10" comp subwoofer Custom Fiberglass enclosure built by me JDM arm rest TRUST shift knob EXTERIOR VERTEX bumper VERTEX side skirts RE Amemiya rear CARBON track Diffuser Knight Sports wing Knight Sports vent hood Uras turn signals Converted 99 tails 4 prong LED bulbs Glass sunroof RE Amemiya sleek lights,evo r 90 mm HIDs WHEELS- Work Equip 18x10 +22 Front 18x11 +22 Rear TOYO R888 race tires 285-30-18 255-35-18 Project KIcs r22 lug nuts PLUS MORE.............................................. .......THE CAR WILL CHANGE FROM THESE PICS TILL PRESENT DAY BEFORE http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0221.jpg CURRENT http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0530.jpghttp://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0213.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z..._0200-Copy.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0199.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/IMG_5249.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0203.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0205.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0206.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0210.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...rig__coils.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...3s/IC_duct.jpg |
I am waiting for my wheels to get here. I bought 18x10 +38 -18x9 +38 Work Emotions XD-9 in custom Flat black from Work.
I also got a R1 lip. While I wait for those I started working on the car. When I purchased the car the previous owner had 2 black racing stripes on the car . Lucky for me they were vinyl. Upon me removing the vinyl I got hit with the first obsticle in my new build. The glue from the lines started eating the clear coat. It didnt get too far so I set evrything aside and started wetsanding the whole car. A quick trip to a local autobody supply store I got myself- 2000 grit sand paper Rubbing compound Polishing wax foam and pad Buffer Heres a preview of what vinyl can do to your car over the years. http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0281.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0282.jpg |
Alot of people freak out when they get scratches as long as it doesnt go through the clear it can be buffed.
Key tips when doing this. - Keep your area always wet- a little bit of soap helps - Dont put too much force when sanding -avoid edges and trim- I have done a few cars over the years I got my little ways of doing it. - Water- sand-wipe- water -sand- wipe---etc http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0298.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0309.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0312.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0318.jpg Here you can see small low spots and dimples http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0319.jpg |
Dude, very nice. You got a good deal. The car looks well sorted. I recommend you get a new steering wheel though. The stock ones are such crap.
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Its coming along great. I removed a lot of scratches and swirls along with the racing stripe crap.
As of now I am done with the sanding and rubbing compound. I still have to do the glaze tomorrow. Everyone does their work diffrent , my advice for those who are gonna do this, mask off areas and do sections at a time. The car doesnt have to be all sanded for you to buff it.http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...s/DSC_0296.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0320-1.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0321-1.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0326-1.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0325-1.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0323-1.jpg http://i189.photobucket.com/albums/z...DSC_0324-1.jpg |
welcome back ! keep up the good works
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Originally Posted by Supernaut
(Post 9956363)
Dude, very nice. You got a good deal. The car looks well sorted. I recommend you get a new steering wheel though. The stock ones are such crap.
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This is the first rubbing i might do another one by friday. I just wasnt too sure how thick the factory clear coat was. So I even went easy with 2000gt . Buts its coming along nice
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I want a wingless hatch so bad it isnt even funny . I think I might have a swap in the next couple days hopefully it falls through then I will get shines sleek wing
So as of now its the basics ,next will be Brakes and Rotors after I get my tires mounted. |
Love the fab work on the intercooler and intake; car looks great. Why not V-mount?
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Really nice work. Thanks for sharing, it must have taken a bit of time but this is why the community is so valuable. Keep it up!
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Thanks guys I will continue to post more as I go along
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Lookin' great man.
Can you post which 3M products you used with the item numbers? Specifically the polishing wax and the rubbing compound. Steve |
Welcome back, car looks great. Nice work with the paint, felicidades!
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awesome work.. i want your hood:D
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Looking good brotha! welcome home!
Originally Posted by Barban
(Post 9956970)
Love the fab work on the intercooler and intake; car looks great. Why not V-mount?
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Originally Posted by sbnrx7
(Post 9957498)
Lookin' great man.
Can you post which 3M products you used with the item numbers? Specifically the polishing wax and the rubbing compound. Steve 3M Perfect it polishing glaze -dark- 2000 grit sand paper wet or dry polishing pad and buffer pad Thanks guys ,feels good to be home "again" |
looks great so far, once you're done take it out in the sunshine and get some good pictures, the sunlight can do some cool things with montego blue.
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wow looks great! nice shirt!
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First off, I want to thank you for your service to this country, those of us non-military people here can only imagine what you've gone thru. I really truly appreciate this, God bless you.
Secondly, congratulations on your car, that is one KICK-ASS ride! Finally, I am stunned by your polishing work on your car, the transformation is incredible! GREAT JOB! |
I like that engine setup. Very well done.
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Alex,
First off, welcome home! Your service to us and our country is greatly appreciated and yet so hard for many of us to comprehend. I just hope for your sake you get to spend an ample amount of time here back in the U.S. You surely deserve it. Between Iraq and Afghanistan I have about 20 months, and still no signs of stopping. :-/ Secondly, your skills as a detailer are envied. I am trying my hand at it right now and seeing you wet sand has given me some confidence. Thanks for posting the materials you used, it should go a long way to help. Anyway, great work and Welcome Home. Mike |
Hey man... Sweet car... You live in the complex that my girlfriend used to live in... It is like 10 min away from where I live... We will have to get together sometime
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Originally Posted by bajaman
(Post 9959197)
First off, I want to thank you for your service to this country, those of us non-military people here can only imagine what you've gone thru. I really truly appreciate this, God bless you.
Secondly, congratulations on your car, that is one KICK-ASS ride! Finally, I am stunned by your polishing work on your car, the transformation is incredible! GREAT JOB!
Originally Posted by -=Lil Red=-
(Post 9958817)
wow looks great! nice shirt!
Originally Posted by KKMpunkrock2011
(Post 9958690)
looks great so far, once you're done take it out in the sunshine and get some good pictures, the sunlight can do some cool things with montego blue.
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