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Originally Posted by fc pro am
(Post 11971941)
Oh ok dope, was worried. Really want that front lip for my FC. Good build by the way, I like how you're selective with the parts you install. :icon_tup:
Update 9/27/2015: Not much to report on. I got around to rebuilding the instrument cluster. I moved all of the internals from the broken board into one with a good board. My short shifter came in from Rotary Shack and it is extremely nice. I also ordered around five hundred worth of parts from Atkins Rotary. I decided to, for my own assurance, purchase a clutch kit. I also purchased a brand new overflow tank as mine was gross. I ended up installing some rain guards on my STi (Got tired of rain coming in with window cracked). Other than all of that, still just waiting on paint. I’m hoping next Sunday to get the motor pulled from the White FC for cleaning. Since there isn’t much to show, I’ll go over some of my previous projects/purchased parts before I created this thread. Here is a picture of the rain guards installed on the STi: Attachment 620197 Here is the progress shots of the instrument cluster (everything got cleaned as well; glass is getting polished again): Attachment 620198 Attachment 620199 Attachment 620200 Here is the Short Shifter: Attachment 620201 Here is an older project. I took two center consoles and used the best parts. I also reinforced the elbow rest with more padding (still need to recondition it): Attachment 620202 Here are a few of the things I ordered awhile back. The MazdaSpeed Leather Shift Knob and an original Owner’s Manual (Because I had to have one :nod:): Attachment 620203 Attachment 620204 Attachment 620205 |
keep on it!!! Lookin' good
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Originally Posted by LRB Speed
(Post 11973433)
keep on it!!! Lookin' good
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Update 10/4/2015:
Well, would you just look at it. I started in at 8:45 AM this morning. Generally, pulling an engine wouldn’t take all day, however, we had to roll the FC into the garage across the street. The twist is, the FC didn’t have any struts or wheels on it. I was fortunate enough to have a group of friends come and assist with swapping the suspension over, and back over, as well as the engine pull. Fall break is next weekend. I’m hoping to have the engine completely clean by the end of the break. It has been neglected and is, cosmetically, horrendous. Depending on work load, I may try and get a few smaller projects done as well. Here is how the car sat before moving over the suspension: Attachment 619915 Here is the car we borrowed the suspension from as well as an in progress shot: Attachment 619916 Attachment 619917 Yay we did it: Attachment 619918 Attachment 619919 Here are some shots of how dirty everything is: Attachment 619920 Attachment 619921 Attachment 619922 |
Did you do anything special to clean up the lens? Did you take it off? both of mine need cleaned up...
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Originally Posted by driftxsequence
(Post 11976397)
Did you do anything special to clean up the lens? Did you take it off? both of mine need cleaned up...
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Thanks a bunch!! Definitely helped.
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Update 10/11/2015:
This weekend has turned out to be extremely fruitful concerning the amount of things getting accomplished. Earlier in the week my parts from Atkins came in; I didn’t know the overflow tank could look so good haha. I’ll have to place another order soon for all the gaskets I’ll need. I ended up getting the rats nest removed and the LRB Speed block off plates installed on the engine Friday. I also got the engine and transmission cleaned. I received a call earlier in the day Friday letting me know that the car was ready to be dropped off for paint. I loaded everything into the car and got it to the shop Saturday night. Sunday I got the rails installed on the Brides. Still have a lot of projects left to get done before the car gets back. I hope I can get them all done by then. Here is all the stuff that came in from Atkins: Attachment 619784 Here’s the engine and transmission cleaned: Attachment 619785 Attachment 619786 Attachment 619787 Attachment 619788 Picture of the FC on its journey to the paint shop (That’s me on the driver side of the STi :D): Attachment 619789 The Brides with the rails installed: Attachment 619790 Attachment 619791 Attachment 619792 |
That overflow bottle is so clean and non-yellowed!
Keep up the good work - it seems like this car should be quite nice when finished. |
Originally Posted by JerryLH3
(Post 11979896)
That overflow bottle is so clean and non-yellowed!
Keep up the good work - it seems like this car should be quite nice when finished. |
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Update 10/18/2015:
I didn’t get much done this week. My APEXi N1 Evo came in from a 2 month backorder. Much like the downpipe, I’m extremely impressed with it. I started a few projects that I’ll be showing off in the next update. I had an exciting opportunity to grab some really nice wheels. I noticed that there was a listing on Yahoo Auctions Japan for some MazdaSpeed MS-01f 16x8 +40. I contacted a source from Australia that could get them for me. A few hours later and they were purchased. These wheels were made in 1992 and I got a brand new set! They should be on the way to me shortly. Like the MazdaSpeed steering wheel I knew I wanted a pair of MS-01 before I even got the actual car. I’m super excited for them to come in - (auction pictures will be below). I’ll probably be doing a post with an updated mod list post here before long. I’ve gained quite a few thing since the OP. Here is the exhaust that came in: Attachment 619586 Attachment 619587 Attachment 619588 Here are the wheels that I’m super stoked for: Attachment 619589 Attachment 619590 Attachment 619591 |
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Update 10/25/2015:
This update will be in two parts. The first part will what all I’d like to get done before the car is out of paint the second part will be as normal. I’m going to try and get around two projects done a week. I ended up getting three done this week, but to be fair, I started two of them last week. I got the top mount cleaned up, I may spray the bottom of it black to kind of blend in. I’m still debating on whether I want to add the turbo II stickers back to it. It looks like the previous owner used quick steel on my blow off valve. While not how I would have done it, it is functional right now. I decided to spray it to keep the eye attention away from the quick steel. My headliner was not in favorable condition. The metal fasteners that hold the headliner to the top of the car had come off. I used some epoxy and it seems to hold fairly well. The glue is still currently drying so I hope it turned out correctly when I flip it over. Here is the list of things I’d like to (need to) get done: Clean Fender Liners Clean Sunroof Rails Clean Up Radiator Clean Weather Stripping Finish Fog Light Housings (Buy Bolts) Get Flywheel Resurfaced Paint Window Sills Recondition Center Console Repaint Windshield Wipers Repolish Idiot Cluster Here is a before and after of the top mount: Attachment 619406 Attachment 619407 Here is the blow off valve: Attachment 619408 Attachment 619409 Attachment 619410 Here is the headliner: Attachment 619411 Attachment 619412 |
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Update 11/1/2015:
I literally didn’t accomplish anything this week project wise haha. I had a lot of important life decisions come up that needed my full attention. Now that I have made those decisions, successfully, I will concentrate again on projects. This week I intend to clean and polish the radiator and its shroud. I also have my glove box torn apart and I intend to spray the hinge as there is rust/corrosion on it..somehow. Since I have little to show I’ll post up an updated mod list. I probably won’t post another one until the car is driving. I’ll also include a picture of the floor mats that I purchased ages ago further down. If anyone knows of a coating to assist with keeping the floor mats clean please let me know. I think I’ll use the original dyed floor mats and overlay these when I’m hard parked at a show/meet ¯\_(ツ)_/¯. The wheels are at the warehouse in Japan being prepped for its journey to me. I’m pretty excited to get those in (not that they'll be on the car for awhile :(). Mod List Exterior: 626 Fuel Cap GRZ Rear Wiper Delete HELLA Vision Plus Housings JDM Fog Lights JDM Folding Mirrors JDM Rear Side Moldings JDM Side Markers JDM Turn Signals LRB Speed Aero Belly Pan LRB Speed Belly Pan Miata Antenna Delete SDX Bi-Xenon 5000K HID Shine Auto Front Lip Shine Auto Spec-R Sideskirts Shine Auto Spec-RE Rear Aero Guards Sokie Tech Hood Dampeners Suspension/Drivetrain: MazdaSpeed Front Strut Bar MazdaSpeed Rear Strut Bar Racing Beat DTSS Eliminators Rotary Shack Short Throw Shifter Solid Aluminum Transmission Mounts STANCE Super Sport Coilovers Engine: APEXi GT Spec Downpipe APEXi N1 EVO Cat-Back Exhaust APEXi Power Intake Atkins Rotary Oil Cap Bonez Race Pipe Fluidyne Radiator HKS Blow Off Valve Lightweight Flywheel LRB Speed Block-Off Plates LRB Speed CAS Cover LRB Speed Radiator Cooling Panel Megasquirt 3 Pro Solid Aluminum Motor Mounts Stainless Steel Clutch Line Street Port 13BT Taylor 200 Aluminum Battery Box Walbro 255 Fuel Pump Interior: Bride Type FG Seat Rails Bride Zeta III Sport-C Seats Custom RX-7 Floor Mats LRB Speed Aluminum Defroster Vents LRB Speed Aluminum Side Vents LRB Speed Single Din Gauge Pod MazdaSpeed 03.5 Pedals MazdaSpeed B-Spec Steering Wheel MazdaSpeed Leather Shift Knob MOMO Hub Adapter Redline Shift Boot Wheels/Tires: RAYS MazdaSpeed MS-01f 16x8 +40 Here is a picture of the floor mats (I actually purchased these before the car itself…lol): Attachment 619135 Here is the hinge, hopefully you can see the corrosion I was talking about: Attachment 619136 |
nice build so far! where did you find the floor mats?
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Originally Posted by Gregory Casimir
(Post 11986976)
nice build so far! where did you find the floor mats?
Thanks! I got them from a forum member. I believe he makes them himself. I'm not sure if he does anymore, but I'll shoot you a PM with his username for you to inquiry. |
Now I wonder who's car will run first... if that bracket ever comes in, I may still have a chance. :P
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Those wheels look like they've never been used. That's an incredible find there. They should look great.
I also have the same mats, from what I think is safe to assume the same seller. |
Originally Posted by shadowen925
(Post 11987692)
Now I wonder who's car will run first... if that bracket ever comes in, I may still have a chance. :P
Originally Posted by JerryLH3
(Post 11987751)
Those wheels look like they've never been used. That's an incredible find there. They should look great.
I also have the same mats, from what I think is safe to assume the same seller. I should have some pictures of the RX-7 this weekend. Bodywork should be done by today I believe. :) |
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Update 11/8/2015:
I got a lot done this week. I ordered a slew of parts from Atkins again. Mainly gaskets for the engine, but I did purchase a brand new rear hatch windshield seal. I’m still undecided if I should for the sunroof; I’m leaning towards yes. The majority of the things that I completed were not originally on my list though… lol. I stopped over Monday and got to check out the FC. I had forgotten to hand him the keys to the wheel lugs (whoops). I forgot to bring my camera, but had him snap a pic for me. He should be nearing the primer stage, if he’s not there already. I went over and cleaned up the front and rear support beam bars. The front one was riddled with overspray. I realize it will never be seen, but it would drive me nuts knowing it was there. Focusing on the radiator now, my original plan was to have it completely done this week. I then proceeded to spend 4 hours wet sanding it. I didn't intend on it taking that much time, but I'll polish and finish it next week. I finished out the week with cleaning the shroud cover for the fan. I have a free day next week, I hope I can get a few things knocked out during that day. Here is an updated picture of the car (as of last Monday): Attachment 618881 The beams cleaned up nice. I doubt they’ll stay that way though: Front Attachment 618882 Attachment 618883 Rear Attachment 618884 Attachment 618885 Here is the radiator (I almost expect another 3-4 hours for polishing): Attachment 618886 Attachment 618887 Attachment 618888 Attachment 618889 Last but not least, the fan shroud. I’m sure it won’t stay clean either..): Attachment 618890 Attachment 618891 Attachment 618892 |
Where did you get the floor mats? Been looking for a set like that! Nice build btw im about to open up my own build thread on myFC
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Originally Posted by FC3GTULu
(Post 11989805)
Where did you get the floor mats? Been looking for a set like that! Nice build btw im about to open up my own build thread on myFC
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Update 11/15/2015:
A decent amount has happened this week. The car is currently being primed. I stopped over and grabbed a few pics and saw the progress. My order came in from Atkins, which contained mostly gaskets. I finished polishing the radiator, it looks great. It could have been better, but I’m content with how it looks. The sensor was stripped and I had to drill it out, I cut into the threads a bit, so I hope I didn’t do enough damage that it is irreversible. I also ordered a new cap for it. The old original Fluidyne cap was discolored. The window sills were in extremely bad shape. I wire wheeled all the rust off, used rust convert and then sprayed them. They look much better than they originally did. I’m unsure if I want to replace them later on. Here are the latest pictures of the car (still 2-3 weeks out from having the chassis back): Attachment 618720 Attachment 618721 Here are all the goodies that came in from Atkins (I’m always amazed how much the little things cost): Attachment 618722 Here is the end result of 6-8 hours of wet sanding and polishing on the radiator: Attachment 618723 Attachment 618724 Attachment 618725 Attachment 618726 The window sills turned out pretty good in my opinion. Here are some before and after shots: Attachment 618727 Attachment 618728 Attachment 618729 Attachment 618730 |
Looking good. Your paid professional body guy seems to move a lot faster than my volunteer body guy.
I'm sure you could guess, but I am my body guy. Here was the car as of last weekend: https://i189.photobucket.com/albums/...ps0aeizcnh.jpg |
Those MS-01 wheels! Looks like a very quality build coming together :icon_tup:
Awesome daily you have too! |
Originally Posted by JerryLH3
(Post 11992760)
Looking good. Your paid professional body guy seems to move a lot faster than my volunteer body guy.
I'm sure you could guess, but I am my body guy. Here was the car as of last weekend:
Originally Posted by Spirit-RE
(Post 11992798)
Those MS-01 wheels! Looks like a very quality build coming together :icon_tup:
Awesome daily you have too! |
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