FD Missing piece to my collection
12-10-13, 11:20 PM
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FD Missing piece to my collection
Hey guys so I finally took delivery of my 93 FD Touring 5 speed, I purchased it form a member here in the forums (Jott). It was involved in an accident so I am in the process of getting it back to how it deserves to look.
A little history on what I know from previouse owner: (copied from his for sale post)
The engine was replaced 4K miles ago by Rotary Performance, and the entire vehicle was restored in 2005 (including new windshield, all window seals, new Mazda OEM bumpers, PPG paint with four clear coats that were then fully sanded, buffed, and polished). I have always kept this vehicle immaculately clean, as anyone in the RX Club of Houston can confirm. This is an FD Touring model with sunroof. I have replaced the engine harness, added an APEXi PowerFC computer and controller, RP Competition fuel pump, Tokiko Illumina 5-way adjustable shocks, Suspension Specialties springs, Bonez stainless downpipe and converter system, RSR dual-tip catback exhaust, Apex SuperIntake system, Fluidyne performance radiator, and aluminum AST. I also just replaced the battery in October, 2013. The leather seats, shift boot, parking brake handle, and parking brake boot are stitched to the factory shape out of Katzkin Italian leather. It has a Mazdaspeed leather shifter ****, alarm system and keyless entry with two key fobs and Mazda keys, factory cargo net, Earmark Formula One Millenium/Ultimate tinted windows, Alpine CD headunit, Alpine external four channel amplifier, Infinity front and rear speakers, and Infinity 10 inch servo-controlled subwoofer.
Here are some pictures of the car:
The is my 4 year old son, first he wanted to have the VR4 for when he was older, then the supra mkiv tt came along and he changed his mind. Now the FD is home and he wants this one.
I went ahead and removed the upper A arm which was bent, to get it ready for a replacement which I'm picking up tomorrow along with quarter panel, fender and head light assembly.
What would be the best way to go about straightening this mounting point?
I will keep posting as progress continues.
A little history on what I know from previouse owner: (copied from his for sale post)
The engine was replaced 4K miles ago by Rotary Performance, and the entire vehicle was restored in 2005 (including new windshield, all window seals, new Mazda OEM bumpers, PPG paint with four clear coats that were then fully sanded, buffed, and polished). I have always kept this vehicle immaculately clean, as anyone in the RX Club of Houston can confirm. This is an FD Touring model with sunroof. I have replaced the engine harness, added an APEXi PowerFC computer and controller, RP Competition fuel pump, Tokiko Illumina 5-way adjustable shocks, Suspension Specialties springs, Bonez stainless downpipe and converter system, RSR dual-tip catback exhaust, Apex SuperIntake system, Fluidyne performance radiator, and aluminum AST. I also just replaced the battery in October, 2013. The leather seats, shift boot, parking brake handle, and parking brake boot are stitched to the factory shape out of Katzkin Italian leather. It has a Mazdaspeed leather shifter ****, alarm system and keyless entry with two key fobs and Mazda keys, factory cargo net, Earmark Formula One Millenium/Ultimate tinted windows, Alpine CD headunit, Alpine external four channel amplifier, Infinity front and rear speakers, and Infinity 10 inch servo-controlled subwoofer.
Here are some pictures of the car:
The is my 4 year old son, first he wanted to have the VR4 for when he was older, then the supra mkiv tt came along and he changed his mind. Now the FD is home and he wants this one.
I went ahead and removed the upper A arm which was bent, to get it ready for a replacement which I'm picking up tomorrow along with quarter panel, fender and head light assembly.
What would be the best way to go about straightening this mounting point?
I will keep posting as progress continues.
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12-11-13, 11:23 AM
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Hey dude after looking at the pics again I imagine you plan to have the frame checked? Whom ever you have check the frame may be able to solve that uca mount issue as well. Tons of great parts in this car. If it doesn't meet structural approval I would buy a skeleton roller and swap the whole car over. But hopefully that won't be necessary.
Last edited by 4g63rotary; 12-11-13 at 11:28 AM.