gregs RHD S4 Jspec swap/build
02-10-13, 05:42 PM
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Had some time to make some progress on the RX7.
Jspec Steering column bracket spot welds removed and ready to transer
Section of firewall I'm using for a template
I was lucky enough to borrow a Plasma which made the job fast and easy
Marks are made for the new holes on the convertible
Brake Master and Clutch Master mounted
Welding the Jspec Gas Pedal Bracket and Steering Shaft Bracket
All done with a quick rattle can paint to not expose the bare metal and welds
Next I will mount most of the parts and figure out how much room I have to run brake lines and fill in the holes in the firewall
Jspec Steering column bracket spot welds removed and ready to transer
Section of firewall I'm using for a template
I was lucky enough to borrow a Plasma which made the job fast and easy
Marks are made for the new holes on the convertible
Brake Master and Clutch Master mounted
Welding the Jspec Gas Pedal Bracket and Steering Shaft Bracket
All done with a quick rattle can paint to not expose the bare metal and welds
Next I will mount most of the parts and figure out how much room I have to run brake lines and fill in the holes in the firewall
02-10-13, 07:05 PM
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the stock filter actually is inline, so moving it actually would be really easy, you just need to find a spot where it would fit, and in reality the stock spot is gonna be kind of hidden still
02-12-13, 03:18 PM
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that would be cool my car is not able to be put on the road here in canada because i didnt get the proper paper work from the american owner and now im just making it full on racecar so heater, vents and all that stuff isnt needed aha :p
02-14-13, 01:48 PM
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I just placed my order for all my brake lines and fittings, I was lucky my neighbor loaned me the flare tool, bender and cutter. I spent just under $200 for -3 stainless steel line and AN fittings. Hope I don't need to purchase anymore.
02-16-13, 12:16 AM
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I know this clip is from a Series 4 but not sure if it's a GTX. I didn't even know it was something special until a good friend of mine who is a DIE Hard FC collector his eyes practically popped out and said "you are one lucky person" haha
02-16-13, 11:57 PM
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I know this clip is from a Series 4 but not sure if it's a GTX. I didn't even know it was something special until a good friend of mine who is a DIE Hard FC collector his eyes practically popped out and said "you are one lucky person" haha
02-17-13, 07:37 PM
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Today finished up transfering the jspec wiper motor and wiper rod assembly.
All the LHD holes are welded shut and grinded down flat, all that's needed to apply some filler to smooth out the filled holes
Hopefully all my brake lines and fittings come in soon so I can get those routed, It's almost looking like a engine bay again.
All the LHD holes are welded shut and grinded down flat, all that's needed to apply some filler to smooth out the filled holes
Hopefully all my brake lines and fittings come in soon so I can get those routed, It's almost looking like a engine bay again.
02-23-13, 06:30 PM
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did you measure the steering column bracket before you welded it so its in the exact place? I welded mine on just slightly off and my steering column is a tad to the left and i hate it.
02-23-13, 06:50 PM
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Contact Mike Malvano(?name) at Rtek and he can help you with your Ecu Compatability.
if he can call me in Canada,I think he would gladly help you.
if he can call me in Canada,I think he would gladly help you.
02-23-13, 08:14 PM
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Yeah measured countless times and I noticed there's a indentation on the frame where the bracket sits perfectly, also before I welded the bracket in place I used self tapping screws to hold it in place and double check the measurement was spot on and didn't move.