Alex's 1993 MB "From old to new" Build thread!
05-08-10, 01:05 PM
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Car looks nice. I was a bit hesitant on what color wheels look good on a blue/green rx7, but the WORK's look great. I would paint the hood but that's me. Great job!
05-09-10, 08:51 PM
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Thanks Jaime
Manny the seat I did a extensive search bro because there isn't that many seat that fit the Fd. Lucky for me I found a thread on seats that fit or don fit on the Fd so I was saved. My oil temps where 180-190ish the whole time and my water temps where avg around 190 degrees.
Overall the cooling system I have has proven on the streets and highways. The last couple of days where bad and they still stayed the same bro. What coolers are you getting?
Manny the seat I did a extensive search bro because there isn't that many seat that fit the Fd. Lucky for me I found a thread on seats that fit or don fit on the Fd so I was saved. My oil temps where 180-190ish the whole time and my water temps where avg around 190 degrees.
Overall the cooling system I have has proven on the streets and highways. The last couple of days where bad and they still stayed the same bro. What coolers are you getting?
05-09-10, 09:16 PM
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I just wanted to put this out there. I am all about buying the best of the best and quality items. Sometimes the best of the best and quality can be found for a whole lot cheaper if you are not picky.
lwnslw- Yup it isthe ebay one. Quality is superb i was amazed on how it feels and quality. I did some home work and found out there really isnt much of a diffrence in wheels between the $250 one and this one. They both have the original nardi box as they arrive, horn is 100% identical to the real one. The *** engraving is actually engraved and not written on it. Some people say these where nardi that never passed QC so they were passed off. I dont know bro I had it for over a week and I can honestly say I am happy as hell. Better than a autozone grant or me spending $300 on a wheel
KKMpunkrock2011- pics of the diffrence
lwnslw- Yup it isthe ebay one. Quality is superb i was amazed on how it feels and quality. I did some home work and found out there really isnt much of a diffrence in wheels between the $250 one and this one. They both have the original nardi box as they arrive, horn is 100% identical to the real one. The *** engraving is actually engraved and not written on it. Some people say these where nardi that never passed QC so they were passed off. I dont know bro I had it for over a week and I can honestly say I am happy as hell. Better than a autozone grant or me spending $300 on a wheel
KKMpunkrock2011- pics of the diffrence
Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 05-09-10 at 09:23 PM.
05-09-10, 10:42 PM
#84
nice nice....well I can't wait to see them in!!
I bought a used kit off a member on here. But they're both Earl's 25 row coolers.. I'm excited to install them and see what they do to my temps...
I bought a used kit off a member on here. But they're both Earl's 25 row coolers.. I'm excited to install them and see what they do to my temps...
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05-10-10, 10:45 AM
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Alex,
Thanks.... I agree with you 100%... why spend $300-$400 on a steering wheel....when this one looks identical..
When I built my TII powered 1st Gen I bought a Momo look-a-like for $50 BUT everything else on the car cost BIG $$$$ so the steering wheel funds were low... either way it served it's purpose PLUS it matched my color scheme perfectly... LOL
Thanks again for the honesty and review... gonna look into ordering one now...
Joe
Thanks.... I agree with you 100%... why spend $300-$400 on a steering wheel....when this one looks identical..
When I built my TII powered 1st Gen I bought a Momo look-a-like for $50 BUT everything else on the car cost BIG $$$$ so the steering wheel funds were low... either way it served it's purpose PLUS it matched my color scheme perfectly... LOL
Thanks again for the honesty and review... gonna look into ordering one now...
Joe
05-11-10, 05:24 PM
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Sick FD, really happy for you. Can definitely tell you're a Marine cause of the dopey friggin haircut (low fade all the way baby!) and you're ILBE pack and iso mat pokin out from behind your awesome awesome car. Congrats bro
05-14-10, 09:26 AM
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Seats are in figment was superb no modification or fabbing needed. The bride rails also have a mount for you oem seat belt so that help retain my oem belt. I will get a 5 point for track days . Not so much of an update but I got my broadway mirror and cx3.
This weekend I will have a Frp re-amemiya diffuser wich will be in temp place of the street diffuser.
This weekend I will have a Frp re-amemiya diffuser wich will be in temp place of the street diffuser.
05-30-10, 01:21 AM
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Sorry i been slacking guys been pretty busy the last couple of weeks I have instaled a few goodies.
Bride VIOSIII seats
Bride FG rails
NRG quick release
Nardi corn steering wheel
Boss hub
japan2la drift button
HKS turbo Timer
RE Amemiya diffuser
Hawk Blue pads
Bride VIOSIII seats
Bride FG rails
NRG quick release
Nardi corn steering wheel
Boss hub
japan2la drift button
HKS turbo Timer
RE Amemiya diffuser
Hawk Blue pads
Last edited by Alex Rodriguez; 05-30-10 at 01:28 AM.
06-29-10, 12:32 AM
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Thanks man, well been pretty busy took a vacation and spent alot of money so there will be no buying of parts for a while. So what I will be doing is minor mods here and there to keep me busy. I removed the oem wing and plugged the holes with some pretty cool plastic screw on grommets. If i dont find another hatch without the holes I will get this one welded when I get ready to re paint the car in December.
I will be doing the following
Rolling the fenders not pulling
Powder coating the intercooler pipes and air box
lowering the car
steam cleaning the engine
I will be doing the following
Rolling the fenders not pulling
Powder coating the intercooler pipes and air box
lowering the car
steam cleaning the engine