Nothing going on in Europe?
Greek Power
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From: Greece
So, I guess everyone is still up and about, eh ? 
Nope, I'm not a family man, nor I intend to be in the coming months. Maybe in a couple of years....I don't know, we'll see....I just wanted to buy a new car when I returned to Greece, and the RX8 seemed the only logical option.
As for moding the 8, I have touched pretty much everything in N/A form (except porting of course), both interior and exterior. As you can see, I opted for mild mods (such as the plain Mazda bodykit, the smallest rear wing from Mazda etc). The biggest mod is the CarPC (around 2,5KE), and only things that remain are bigger/different rims, bigger brakes, stiffer/lower suspension.
These will be done too, but I don't know when. I'm still finishing up my villa in a Greek island (Tzia for those who know), so I'm a bit short on cash right now
So the turbo will have to wait....
Nope, I'm not a family man, nor I intend to be in the coming months. Maybe in a couple of years....I don't know, we'll see....I just wanted to buy a new car when I returned to Greece, and the RX8 seemed the only logical option.
As for moding the 8, I have touched pretty much everything in N/A form (except porting of course), both interior and exterior. As you can see, I opted for mild mods (such as the plain Mazda bodykit, the smallest rear wing from Mazda etc). The biggest mod is the CarPC (around 2,5KE), and only things that remain are bigger/different rims, bigger brakes, stiffer/lower suspension.
These will be done too, but I don't know when. I'm still finishing up my villa in a Greek island (Tzia for those who know), so I'm a bit short on cash right now
So the turbo will have to wait....
Dorifto Tengoku No More
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From: On the mountain of Thessaloniki, Greece
Originally Posted by The Ace
So, I guess everyone is still up and about, eh ?
Nope, I'm not a family man, nor I intend to be in the coming months. Maybe in a couple of years....I don't know, we'll see....
Nope, I'm not a family man, nor I intend to be in the coming months. Maybe in a couple of years....I don't know, we'll see....
-Fanis
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From: Denmark
Originally Posted by Kim
Damn Big O.
She is starting to look alot like a racecar now
If youre bored, drop by Pers place tonight.
Wear work clothes
She is starting to look alot like a racecar now
If youre bored, drop by Pers place tonight.
Wear work clothes
I asked Per if there was anything I could do to help but he said installing insolation was your specialty..itch itch...
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From: Denmark
Originally Posted by MikeLMR
someone did a really nice job on that cage ! .... congratulations!
We did OK (collectively) on the weekend I was out marshalling (not so nice to be out all year then ) but my team mate came 2nd overall ... a great result!
323 wiring isn't too complicated but things like swapping to an internally regulated alternator make things a little more interesting. There are more wires in the aftermarket EFI than there is in the rest of the car LoL. Your FD will be OK, you can ditch most of the complicated parts if it is a race car and just keep your engine loom pretty standard. It takes some understanding at times but most of car electrical stuff is no more complicated than the simplest of DC circuits ... there a just so many interlinked. just keep it logical and methodical and you will be fine I am sure
just want to say again .... love the cage !! superb!
We did OK (collectively) on the weekend I was out marshalling (not so nice to be out all year then
) but my team mate came 2nd overall ... a great result! 323 wiring isn't too complicated but things like swapping to an internally regulated alternator make things a little more interesting. There are more wires in the aftermarket EFI than there is in the rest of the car LoL. Your FD will be OK, you can ditch most of the complicated parts if it is a race car and just keep your engine loom pretty standard. It takes some understanding at times but most of car electrical stuff is no more complicated than the simplest of DC circuits ... there a just so many interlinked. just keep it logical and methodical and you will be fine I am sure
just want to say again .... love the cage !! superb!
Thanks Ren & Mike!! it's one big job that is complete...many more to go.
Actually, it was built by a very talented Rally driver who also works at a metal shop. I should send you a link to see his Rallycar.
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From: Denmark
[QUOTE=The Ace]and only things that remain are bigger/different rims, bigger brakes, stiffer/lower suspension.
Not sure which kits you have considered but Racing Brake has a few options for stock wheel offset and aftermarket wheels
http://www.racingbrake.com/Fits_stoc...set_s/4410.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/Fits_Enke...set_s/4411.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/MAZDA_Stock_Size_s/4408.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/MAZDA_Stock_Size_s/4409.htm
Not sure which kits you have considered but Racing Brake has a few options for stock wheel offset and aftermarket wheels
http://www.racingbrake.com/Fits_stoc...set_s/4410.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/Fits_Enke...set_s/4411.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/MAZDA_Stock_Size_s/4408.htm
http://www.racingbrake.com/MAZDA_Stock_Size_s/4409.htm
HEAVY METAL THUNDER
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From: Elsenborn, Belgian Eifel
Seems everyone is busy again! Really nice cars, both Ace's RX8 and Olivers caged-in FD.
Wiring is just as Mike said. A logic aproach does the trick. I just finished the main loom today, must re-install it now, and add the loom for lights etc. These are prepared now, but need to be made a bit longer due to the different routing. That'll be an easy job, just an hour or so. When that's done, I'll wire in the standalone ECU, that'll be straightforward too, as it's been in before. All in all, I'm very close to finishing this. Went a lot faster then thought. Did use up about 30meters of tape though...
When the wiring is done (but before it's all in) I'll need to tackle the underbody protection etc.
Wiring is just as Mike said. A logic aproach does the trick. I just finished the main loom today, must re-install it now, and add the loom for lights etc. These are prepared now, but need to be made a bit longer due to the different routing. That'll be an easy job, just an hour or so. When that's done, I'll wire in the standalone ECU, that'll be straightforward too, as it's been in before. All in all, I'm very close to finishing this. Went a lot faster then thought. Did use up about 30meters of tape though...
When the wiring is done (but before it's all in) I'll need to tackle the underbody protection etc.
......and together....
HEAVY METAL THUNDER
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From: Elsenborn, Belgian Eifel
Originally Posted by Speedworks
Well this weekennd I will be paying for my BIG order from Japan... Oliver.. don't tell
I'll be getting some intresting parts soon... and will start to put some things back together.
I'll be getting some intresting parts soon... and will start to put some things back together.
you do the paying, we'll be glad to see what's coming!
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From: Denmark
Ace,
Forgot to add this thread for you - http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?t=64
Bart,
I have removed all the wiring not needed from the dash to the rear of the car. Amazing how much wiring runs to the ABS system in the back. Post some photos when you done, haven't seen a picture of you car in a loooong time.
Neal,
Don't worry, just be sure to give us a show and tell when your ready...
Forgot to add this thread for you - http://forums.racingbrake.com/viewtopic.php?t=64
Bart,
I have removed all the wiring not needed from the dash to the rear of the car. Amazing how much wiring runs to the ABS system in the back. Post some photos when you done, haven't seen a picture of you car in a loooong time.
Neal,
Don't worry, just be sure to give us a show and tell when your ready...
J/K
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From: Elsenborn, Belgian Eifel
Originally Posted by Kim
I don't have a wife or girlfriend, working on it as usual
Wifes or GF's are just an inhibtor in my quest to spend time with my loved ones. haha
Wifes or GF's are just an inhibtor in my quest to spend time with my loved ones. haha
let's face it. All those of us who are married and have children didn't make much progress on the cars since the summer of 2003...
maybe you shouldn't work on it too hard
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From: Pamplona Spain.
Originally Posted by turboren
What's up, folks? You all need to recruit some more people. This forum is too slow
On a side note, I may shortly be the owner of the only 7 here on the base, one of three or four FC's in the country...
Ren
On a side note, I may shortly be the owner of the only 7 here on the base, one of three or four FC's in the country...
Ren
well I am moving to Spain in July of this year. So I hope I am not the only one there.
OBEY YOUR MAZDA
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From: Denmark
Originally Posted by Kim
Hi Guys Kim is here...'
Ive just bought a FC trying to make it
pass inspection on monday. Does anybody have any tricks on how to pass emision without the airpump. I would really appreciate any suggestions since i´m kindda blank. Is the rubbing-alcohol
trick a good idea ???
Ive just bought a FC trying to make it
pass inspection on monday. Does anybody have any tricks on how to pass emision without the airpump. I would really appreciate any suggestions since i´m kindda blank. Is the rubbing-alcohol
trick a good idea ???
Man i just realized that I made my very first post in this thread.
Racingbeat dealer
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From: Uden (AFB Volkel), The Netherlands
Originally Posted by rotary emotions
let's face it. All those of us who are married and have children didn't make much progress on the cars since the summer of 2003...
maybe you shouldn't work on it too hard
maybe you shouldn't work on it too hard
And customers comes first......
TO DO list for this year:
-Dutch License approval for the 20B Eunos Cosmo
-Change springs on 12A bridgeport trackcar
-Replace clutch on 12A brigeport trackcar with sport/drag clutchkit (new stock clutchkit only lasts 250Km)
-mount racepads on 12A bridgeport trackcar (Hawk blue)
-mount slick tyres on trackcar
-finisch build of 70m2 extra workshop space (only car-related)
-Not get wife pregnant because bad stories of not be able to work on cars anymore
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From: Denmark
Originally Posted by Mireck 12A
-Not get wife pregnant because bad stories of not be able to work on cars anymore
Keep us up to date on your track car...ok
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From: Munich, Germany
Well, build my engine and put all the things together. Project is going to be completed very soon, just few things are left:
- need to build and weld a pipe for the wastegate exit into exhast, damn loud when boosting right now,
- need to replace my GT-R shoks for Koni units,
- need to install DTSS elliminators,
- some ECU tuning at dyno and power check need to be done
- need to get my exhast a bit quter for German TUV and than get the changes into paperwork to be on the legal side.
- need to build some brake cooling pipes...
.....and I'm done woth my own daily driver next project is a cabrio going rebuild and porting boosting with HKS T04E Turbo for sunny days here in Bavaria....
REgards
Iwan
www.rotary-imports.de
- need to build and weld a pipe for the wastegate exit into exhast, damn loud when boosting right now,
- need to replace my GT-R shoks for Koni units,
- need to install DTSS elliminators,
- some ECU tuning at dyno and power check need to be done
- need to get my exhast a bit quter for German TUV and than get the changes into paperwork to be on the legal side.
- need to build some brake cooling pipes...
.....and I'm done woth my own daily driver next project is a cabrio going rebuild and porting boosting with HKS T04E Turbo for sunny days here in Bavaria....
REgards
Iwan
www.rotary-imports.de
Racingbeat dealer
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From: Uden (AFB Volkel), The Netherlands
Originally Posted by Kim
Hi Mireck, would you happen to have streetport or bridgeport and exhaust templates for a 12A, I need some.
Kim
Kim
I would not reccomend them for streetdriving, i know, i've driven the trackcar a couple of times on the street and almost everytime i did get pulled over by the police...... Or because of the sound, or because of the "bogging" of the car
full throttle or no throttle is the only relaxed way to drive for "normal" streetdriven cars i would reccommend the RB templates, good compromise for power and lifespan.
Mireck