I forgot to ask, from the inside bend of where the frame rails attach to the main frame, about what is the measurement from the mounting holes on the front brackets to the centerline of your axle. This will help me in getting my rear 4-link kit ordered. Thanks, for putting up with all of my questions, this is just a nerve racking thing to plan out.

 

The chassis kit I am useing completely eliminates all the frame rail up to about where your feet go. I noched the frame rail and welded the tube to the origonal frame rail at this point. I will get you some pics of this this weekend. When I pull the rearend out in about a week or two I will get you the measurements. I will also take some pics of the mod to the front struts.

 

Chasis engineering puts out a video about back halfing your chasis. It is not the exact same thing but the video really helps. I would buy and watch it a couple times and you will be alot better off.

 

WOAH!!!
thats 1 tuff rx3 ya building there!!!
what wheel r they and what size tire r u running?

 

I just completd a 4 year RX-3 SP project myself.

Microtech, Turbonectics TO4B, PWR Radiator, Intercooler, and oil cooler, too much to list--tons of cash in the project

Nice!

 

The wheels are 10" and the tires are mickey thomptson 28x12.5x15 et streets.

 

Back on the ground after a long time. Also finished my manifold for the third time.

 

i just picked up my new toy

a 83 rx3 with a gslse engine and tranny.

i really need to get info on modernising suspension and brakes can somone pls help me out .?

 

Send me a PM will help out however I can

 

i sent you one before that post check if you got it.


thanks tyler

 

What kind of oilpan is that? I can basically run whatever oilpan I want because of the k-member that I am building. Thanks, Shawn

 

Made by moroso. They make 12A and 13B oilpans.

 

Looks awesome. I like the motor plate idea. Looks sturdy. Did you already install the brakes? I noticed the front 5 lug.

 

Yes the brakes are great, I would recommend them to anyone.

 

I know I'm jumpin in late on this one...but I sold an RX3 about half a year ago...now I'm wishing I didn't!

Sweet car!

 

So when do I get to see picks of your super fancy front strut? I love how low your car sits in front. Is it anywhere near bottoming out the strut when sitting that low? How much travel is left? Did you find a 90/10 that worked? Whats the top secret info?

 

Here is a pic of frankinstrut . The car still has full suspension travel and when you set it on the ground it compresses the factory gen 1 springs about 3" and has a great feel. The struts are 5 way adjustable tokico iliumina that I found in a wrecking yard. The setup is really simple plus it gives you a lot more tire clearance.

 

Wont let me post the pic

 

photobucket.com <------------- use them. Its free.

 

Sorry for the wait.

 

OH mY GOD That is freakish. so hidious, JK
wow your car rocks.

What di you do paint wise. I mean you painted the engine bay, trunk, and interior. and I assume later you painted the body? is that right.

 

Wow I am glad to see this thread back on page 1. Yeah i didn't want to have to pull the motor and all the tin back out so i panted it first. The car should be pretty violent and i wanted to get fome seat time in before painting the outside. I figured it would be better to kiss the wall with the car in primer than with a bang up paint job. The color looks so good i cant wait to see the whole car in blue.

Thanks for the comment Matt

 

thanks for the strut pix Allen!Man Im glad to see the thread on page one again too! -Erik

 

I should be makeing alot more posts after I get my new turbo. Mabe a step by step header build.

 

you have done an brillant job!! i hope my mini rx7 comes close to your standard.
please keep us posted on the progress!
joker