Resurrecting a 144k FD
#258
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that doesn't look too bad...looks like you could do the heat gun/dry ice method.
either way, she must've been pissed or you married amazon, lol. although, I've never tried to kick in a car before so I don't really now how much force it really takes.
I hope you guys work it out though. regardless of the build, family is more important.
either way, she must've been pissed or you married amazon, lol. although, I've never tried to kick in a car before so I don't really now how much force it really takes.
I hope you guys work it out though. regardless of the build, family is more important.
#259
that doesn't look too bad...looks like you could do the heat gun/dry ice method. either way, she must've been pissed or you married amazon, lol. although, I've never tried to kick in a car before so I don't really now how much force it really takes. I hope you guys work it out though. regardless of the build, family is more important.
#265
I've made some progress but I'm holding off on any more posts until the interior comes back from the upholster. It's been pushed back a couple more weeks. So will likely be around June 1st before I get the interior back together. I'll update everything else that I've gotten done since then. In the meantime I've been just hanging out watching the classifieds for random goodies.
Thanks for reading along.
Thanks for reading along.
#269
Thanks to Brent (mazdaFD) I scored a good deal on some sexy wheels. Picked up this set of WedsSport SA60M shipped for under $2k. New wheels never been mounted. I am excited about these. I'll be putting Toyo R888 rubber on them. Brent, Thanks again buddy for keeping an eye out for me!
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Some other forum members ride with these wheels. Looks really cool.
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Some other forum members ride with these wheels. Looks really cool.
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#272
Well I said that I was going to hold off on posting anything until I got the seat back from Austin but here I am. I did pick up a few parts from him on Thursday but it's still another week or so on the seats I am told.
The rear trunk carpet is new, custom and very nice.
IMG_6901 by iojinxoi
In addition to the carpet, I jumped in on the group buy and picked up new floor mats. These are also pretty nice.
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The rear trunk carpet is new, custom and very nice.
IMG_6901 by iojinxoi
In addition to the carpet, I jumped in on the group buy and picked up new floor mats. These are also pretty nice.
IMG_6917 by iojinxoi
IMG_6918 by iojinxoi
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#274
I also picked up a NRG Gen3 quick disconnect for the steering wheel. I am not sure that I will be keeping this Mazdaspeed wheel. I have been eyeballing a suede 330mm Personal Grinta wheel..
Anyway installing the Quick disconnect is pretty simple. You have to remove the clock spring assembly for the cruise control and then the adaptor slips onto the shaft. Haven't figured out the horn wiring yet though. Need to ID the horn power wire in the stock loom and tap into it. The disconnect module itself is very nice. It locks in very solid and doesn't have any play and the engagement and release both work pretty smooth.
url=https://flic.kr/p/nEeJWw][/url]IMG_6914 by iojinxoi
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Hub release installed on the wheel..
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The locking hub on the steering shaft.
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Wheel locked on...
IMG_7019 by iojinxoi
Anyway installing the Quick disconnect is pretty simple. You have to remove the clock spring assembly for the cruise control and then the adaptor slips onto the shaft. Haven't figured out the horn wiring yet though. Need to ID the horn power wire in the stock loom and tap into it. The disconnect module itself is very nice. It locks in very solid and doesn't have any play and the engagement and release both work pretty smooth.
url=https://flic.kr/p/nEeJWw][/url]IMG_6914 by iojinxoi
IMG_6916 by iojinxoi
IMG_6915 by iojinxoi
IMG_6902 by iojinxoi
Hub release installed on the wheel..
IMG_6993 by iojinxoi
IMG_6995 by iojinxoi
The locking hub on the steering shaft.
IMG_7009 by iojinxoi
Wheel locked on...
IMG_7019 by iojinxoi
#275
My wife & I working things out...
i should have some wheels and tires in about two weeks. Parts are on the way. Next on my list is the stereo. I have already bought my speakers. Need to order the iPad install kit still. Hopefully I'll have the interior just about wrapped up within a month. Once that is done nothing left but the engine bay...
Happy monday everyone.