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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 03:57 PM
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Rx3 13b Rew

Starting a thread about my project. This is the plan:
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13B REW, A-spec GT3574, LINK engine management
Mazda Miata front suspension
Volvo 1030 rear axel, 4,10:1, torsendiff , 4-link
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 04:22 PM
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Nice car dude... Can we got some pics of the miata front suspension, also is that a Volvo Independent rear you going to install?
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Old Mar 16, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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very nice, mini tubbed 2 huh, would also like to see some more pic's of the sus, and the 4link setup, thnx, an good luck with the project
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Old Mar 17, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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Hey thanks for making it worth seen this area..is always lame .. thanks for

pictures and info,,i got my rx3 on hold working on my 1st gen to get it driving local

once done getting it ready for local use i will be back working on rx3.

Thanks again love seen rx3 in the works,cant wait to see more pictures.

this is my rx3 in works




And rx7 im working on,

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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 03:23 PM
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Ok, here are some more pics. Today I fabricated and installed the 4-link. Not to easy. It actually took me 2 days.
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Old Mar 19, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Nice work man ,,what kind of engine you putting in it, are you going turbo or nos. or both or ?

Well im keeping mine the way it is for now engine wise, once done with body work painting and car is running good ill go a different set up.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 05:12 AM
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Originally Posted by chino_rx3
Nice work man ,,what kind of engine you putting in it, are you going turbo or nos. or both or ?

Well im keeping mine the way it is for now engine wise, once done with body work painting and car is running good ill go a different set up.
I have a full doweled 1996 REW engine with a large streetport. A-spec GT3574 turbo. TIAL 44 mm wastegate. LINK engine management. Good luck with your project.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 05:14 AM
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Some new pictures. Floor allmost finished.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 05:39 AM
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damn chino, let the man post HIS project on HIS thread.be respectful, you can start your own too,its OK!!!
NIce fab work on the back half Lidman. I like the attention to detail when you did the reinforcement.
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Old Mar 29, 2008 | 07:51 AM
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great project brother. you really dont f*#k around this has taken alot of time to get you to this point. keep us posted---MadChad.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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Now I have spent some time in the garage again. I´ve had a lot of other things to do (they say that you have to work to earn some money ).
The car is on its wheels, so it feels like I may be able drive it this summer.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 03:41 PM
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Lowered struttowers.
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Old Feb 1, 2009 | 09:41 PM
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Looks good, one question. Why are you going through the whole hassle with putting a Miata front end suspension when it looks like you are setting up for drag racing?
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:04 AM
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OMG! Thats some major work there lidman, I can understand why you removed the rear leaf's, as for the miata front end?

I dont understand why, is this car being built for street or what are you doing with it?

looking forward to the next update!
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Old Feb 2, 2009 | 01:28 AM
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I´m building the car mainly for street but whant to be able to use it for drag. I will have the rear axel bent to get some minus camber. The reason I choose the Volvo axel is that they are quite cheap and it is easy to find parts for it here in Sweden.
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Old Feb 8, 2009 | 02:44 PM
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Exhaust system.
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 04:21 PM
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Exhaust manifold and downpipe finnished. Seats installed and I have begun to install/fabricate everything regarding steering.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 03:08 PM
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Finally I have got time to spend on my car, so now it is started. Everything seems to work, but right now I can´t get it to idle.
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Old Nov 21, 2010 | 10:31 PM
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Awesome, keep up the good work!
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Old Nov 22, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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nice build bud. must say that you have talent but you need to clean up alittle bit everything looks messy. keep on building.
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Old Nov 23, 2010 | 12:35 AM
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Thanks for your kind words. Right now I am trying to get everything to work and get the car approved for driving on public roads. Then I will tear everything apart and have it painted.
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:41 PM
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Need to get the car wider..
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Painted!
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Old Jul 29, 2012 | 05:09 PM
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looks great!
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Old Aug 2, 2012 | 11:59 AM
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Looks real nice. I love the color and all that fab work done. Nice and clean. GOOD JOB!
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