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Siraniko 02-21-07 06:29 PM

I wonder if I should sell all my junks except for the best one and make it as nice as Black Betty. Nahhhhhhhh!!!! :rlaugh:

2wankel 02-21-07 08:07 PM

Hot dang, thats nice! Nice and sinister!

ultimatejay 02-22-07 11:02 PM

Lookin real good. Keep us posted.

RX7UP 02-23-07 06:17 PM

Hey Jesus...

You da man!

No wonder so many people worship you.

:bowdown: (Pun intended)

Dwayne

PS Great job..... Much respect!

Jaime Enriquez 02-23-07 06:31 PM

Yea! Finish it already so we can cruise!!!

Jesuscookies 02-23-07 08:27 PM


Originally Posted by Jaime Enriquez
Yea! Finish it already so we can cruise!!!

Ha ha, when you coming over to help me drop in the engine?

banzaitoyota 02-23-07 10:32 PM

Sweet

VincenzoL 02-24-07 07:30 PM

Hey David, looking really good man!

I've gotta ask though, did you use regular Bilstien FC3S rear shocks or are those short strokes? The FC rear shock is pretty long... maybe because the RX2 upper hat is so deep? Hmm... I'll have to post some pics about what I'm talking about.

Good luck though and keep the updates coming.

-Vince

Jesuscookies 02-24-07 09:10 PM


Originally Posted by fchoncho
Hey David, looking really good man!

I've gotta ask though, did you use regular Bilstien FC3S rear shocks or are those short strokes? The FC rear shock is pretty long... maybe because the RX2 upper hat is so deep? Hmm... I'll have to post some pics about what I'm talking about.

Good luck though and keep the updates coming.

-Vince

Thanks Vince!

Standard FC rear shocks in rear. No adjustments necessary, but you do need longer springs.

Eric Happy Meal 03-05-07 10:50 AM

do you need to shorten that rearend to get it to fit? and if so, by how much?

Jesuscookies 03-05-07 08:28 PM


Originally Posted by Eric Happy Meal
do you need to shorten that rearend to get it to fit? and if so, by how much?

Yes you do. I am not sure of the exact amount.

73IMPORT 03-05-07 10:07 PM

Dang you've come a long way with that project! Looks like you got off cheap with some of the pricing on the brakes and suspsension! I'm still down to help you out on the weekends if you need it (that's if the crew chief is cool with that!)...anyway, I'm down right now thanks to FedEx "losing" some of my custom made parts. Oh well, I'm still waiting...just got the insurance check from them last week. Hopefully I'll be back running again soon so when you're finish we can cruize already!

13BT_RX3 03-06-07 08:18 AM


Originally Posted by 73IMPORT
Dang you've come a long way with that project! Looks like you got off cheap with some of the pricing on the brakes and suspsension! I'm still down to help you out on the weekends if you need it (that's if the crew chief is cool with that!)...anyway, I'm down right now thanks to FedEx "losing" some of my custom made parts. Oh well, I'm still waiting...just got the insurance check from them last week. Hopefully I'll be back running again soon so when you're finish we can cruize already!

Keep an eye out for your lost parts on ebay. I found out that these guys (http://myworld.ebay.com/motorsportslc/) sell items from lost packages. There are probably others who do the same and who knows you might get lucky and buy your parts at a discount. Not likely though. Sorry about your setback.

FD Racer 03-06-07 12:09 PM

Looking good Jesus,
Since you got rid of the leaf springs, how did you locate the rear end? 3 link, 4 link? Panhard bar?

Doc Holiday 03-06-07 12:31 PM

I thought RX2's were factory 4 link cars.

FD Racer 03-06-07 01:21 PM

oh, no shit. I dont know. that would make it easy then.

Jesuscookies 03-06-07 02:48 PM


Originally Posted by FD Racer
oh, no shit. I dont know. that would make it easy then.

LOL, yeah, 4 link and a panhard bar. However, plan is to go with a 3 link setup similar to what you have.

73IMPORT 03-06-07 10:59 PM


Originally Posted by 13BT_RX3
Keep an eye out for your lost parts on ebay. I found out that these guys (http://myworld.ebay.com/motorsportslc/) sell items from lost packages. There are probably others who do the same and who knows you might get lucky and buy your parts at a discount. Not likely though. Sorry about your setback.


Yeah, my turbo manifold cracked and I had my guys weld it back together...I figured since it was off I would get it jet coated. I sent it to the jet coat place via FedEx and they say it got "lost". They did a search and it never left the local wharehouse...I think someone saw a box that came from a popular tuning shop and was insured for $3k...so they figured they'd take it!

Herblenny 03-07-07 10:02 AM

WOW! VERY nice!

trainwreck517 03-07-07 08:08 PM

Damn Dave, thats looking good..

You still going to drop in that engine setup that I seen last time? If so... thats going to be one crazy fast car when its done.

Also, does the shop you got the front brake kit have a website? If so could you provide a link?

Thanks, hope to see ya soon. :) Going to take me for a spin right? :D

Jesuscookies 03-07-07 08:35 PM

Yep, same engine setup you saw is going in :D

Brakes came from www.theracingstore.com

Tony no longer advertises these brakes, but if you ask him he will have them built for you.

I'll make you a deal, you video tape, I drive. ;)

Did you sell godzirra?




Originally Posted by trainwreck517
Damn Dave, thats looking good..

You still going to drop in that engine setup that I seen last time? If so... thats going to be one crazy fast car when its done.

Also, does the shop you got the front brake kit have a website? If so could you provide a link?

Thanks, hope to see ya soon. :) Going to take me for a spin right? :D


Naegleria_Fowleri 03-07-07 08:39 PM

I too would like to know where you got the brake system, and if I could get a setup like that for my Rx7 (if its not the same considering I know nothing about Rx2's).

Also, that is one great example of an Rx2. I wish I lived close enough to see that thing in person once it was done. Amazing looking car.

teddyrx2 03-08-07 05:02 PM

Hey jesus r u the new owner or is that you sitting in the car by the way that car looks f****ing sick man

trainwreck517 03-08-07 10:23 PM

^ Thats Dave sitting the car.

Thanks for the link Dave, I still have the car.. been driving it every weekend. :)

Jesuscookies 03-17-07 04:12 PM

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Finally got this somnabitch to roll! :bigthumb:

There is still some fine tuning to do, but now I can move the car enough to get the old engine out and the new engine in.

Wheels are Rota D2's 17 X 7.5 +20. Both front and back are going to need spacers to get them just right. I am currently running 15MM spacers in front, and will probably go up to 20MM. Rears have no spacers but my guess is I am going to need them to clear the hubcentric bore on the wheel.

Anyways enjoy :)

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