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Old 03-10-13, 11:45 AM
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Originally Posted by tinytyrant
my general activities in a build.. loosen, remove, clean/replace, every now and again hammer/grind/cut something.

this build is ballistic... i am impressed to the point of being ashamed.
Wow, thanks!
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Old 03-10-13, 12:04 PM
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Im going back to 13b as for now, all motor mounts etc will still work with the 20b but i still miss to many parts and dont want to spend that kind of money right now.

Stock oil pan wont fit with the new subframe so ive drawn a new one
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Milled out a 6mm thick flange
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My 200amp welder didnt like the 6mm flange, i blew 4 fuses in total :-) i need more seat time on alu welding...
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Will add baffles etc later
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Old 03-10-13, 12:13 PM
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very nice.
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Loving this build.

I would like to do somthing like this with my spare Mazda 929 (RX4) hardtop shell.
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Originally Posted by Stredrotor
Loving this build.

I would like to do somthing like this with my spare Mazda 929 (RX4) hardtop shell.
Dont forget to start a thread when you do! :-) i really like your 20b build!

New filler neck
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And some new candy :-)
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Old 03-29-13, 01:04 PM
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looking nice .
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Old 03-31-13, 01:16 PM
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Originally Posted by mazda1200
looking nice .
Thank you sir!

Mini update!

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Old 03-31-13, 02:42 PM
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Very very nice build mate - you are very skilled in your machining and skills awesome work!!!
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Old 03-31-13, 09:24 PM
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what motor is it and what gas are you running on it.
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Old 04-01-13, 03:57 AM
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Originally Posted by mazda1200
what motor is it and what gas are you running on it.
It is a rew engine and will be running e85
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Started on the turbo manifold, finished the collector tonight.
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Old 04-04-13, 01:55 PM
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Beautiful!
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Originally Posted by Customisbetter
Beautiful!
Thanks!!

Some work today
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Todays work
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kof skrev:
Grymt måste ta tag i och lära mig använda svetsen ser ja nu
Ja svetsa är kul! :-)

Några fler bilder
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Old 04-11-13, 04:14 PM
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Sometimes you do stuff a little bit to early.. I made my caliper adapers with measures from a worn rotor.. The measures were off ofcourse.

Making new ones, left one is done

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really nice... ***** to the wall
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i love seeing your updates ive been following your build for a while keep up the good work and keep posting
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Old 08-12-13, 05:00 PM
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We need updates!!

Amazing build so far!
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Thanks guys, appreciate it!

been working alot this summer, no time for the cars

I've done some small things..

Got my wheels! 17x7 front and 18x9.5 rear
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i need to space out the wheels aprox 15mm, the tire is hitting the struts.. i also wanted to center the brake disc and wheels with this spacer since the aerospace hubs doesn't do this.

made some mods in the lathe

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didn't have any round bar so had to mill some first
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"17x7 front and 18x9.5 rear"

this'll certainly look unique as far as old school mazdas go.
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"17x7 front and 18x9.5 rear"

this'll certainly look unique as far as old school mazdas go.
i wanted 17" in rear but was to long delivery time on those so ill try 18" first :-P
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Amazing work! Keep the updates a coming!
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Thanks guys!

Finished the other one today..
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And finally she stands on her own wheels :-) atleast in front..
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