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08-24-09, 05:57 PM
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Sleeper but still slow
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Just lowers. The rear end will bind if you run spherical upper arms.
The lowers are what locate the axle. The uppers will only control axle wrap. With the stock watts link you want the axle to be able to wrap a bit since the watts is going to try and force it anyways.
Do we still need to get you a quick dis-connect? You do not want to leave that gauge under the hood for long. Better to keep it in the glove box. As you know, its not cheap.
-billy
The lowers are what locate the axle. The uppers will only control axle wrap. With the stock watts link you want the axle to be able to wrap a bit since the watts is going to try and force it anyways.
Do we still need to get you a quick dis-connect? You do not want to leave that gauge under the hood for long. Better to keep it in the glove box. As you know, its not cheap.
-billy
08-24-09, 10:33 PM
#6827
Really?
That's pretty awesome. I am in some dire need of help with some of my issues. Is anyone available in the near future to help a fellow out? I got some electrical issues that need a looking at, and I need help figuring out where the turn signal switch goes in the steering column. I work until 7 tomorrow and Wednesday, and I'm off all day Thursday.
Thanks in advance.
Quad
That's pretty awesome. I am in some dire need of help with some of my issues. Is anyone available in the near future to help a fellow out? I got some electrical issues that need a looking at, and I need help figuring out where the turn signal switch goes in the steering column. I work until 7 tomorrow and Wednesday, and I'm off all day Thursday.
Thanks in advance.
Quad
08-25-09, 07:08 AM
#6828
I spent the whole day yesterday dealing with electrical issues, lights, stereo, etc. My least favorite thing to do, until, late in the day ....... everything started working again! Once you figure these things out they are very easy, until then they are impossibly hard.
It takes patience and skill in removing interior parts without breaking them, again not one of my specialties (fortunately Crit gave me some extra interior panels from his used-to-be red interior SE to replace some of the ones I butchered). Being familiar with the car definitely helps.
If you can limp it over to OGTA next Tuesday I'm sure the electrical whizzes and SE experts can fix or at least diagnose most of the problems in the parking lot. If it's not drivable hopefully somebody that knows what they are doing can come lend a hand.
Or just post details of the specific problems and PHOTOS here or on the tech section, it's amazing what you can do by remote control.
Look forward to meeting you Quad!
And LJNorton too, hope you are still lurking and can buzz on over next Tuesday!
It takes patience and skill in removing interior parts without breaking them, again not one of my specialties (fortunately Crit gave me some extra interior panels from his used-to-be red interior SE to replace some of the ones I butchered). Being familiar with the car definitely helps.
If you can limp it over to OGTA next Tuesday I'm sure the electrical whizzes and SE experts can fix or at least diagnose most of the problems in the parking lot. If it's not drivable hopefully somebody that knows what they are doing can come lend a hand.
Or just post details of the specific problems and PHOTOS here or on the tech section, it's amazing what you can do by remote control.
Look forward to meeting you Quad!
And LJNorton too, hope you are still lurking and can buzz on over next Tuesday!
08-25-09, 09:31 AM
#6829
Greg-the-Younger
[QUOTE=ray green;9448753]That was this one Greg, back when it had the borla exhaust before you guys showed up:
With the RB street system the Silver One is now totally domesticated.
I'm talking about the one I took of you when only the header was on.
With the RB street system the Silver One is now totally domesticated.
I'm talking about the one I took of you when only the header was on.
08-25-09, 10:38 AM
#6830
Greg-the-Younger
While at Ray's sunday, we were talking about SA/FB steering box adjustment.
I did a search in the 1st Gen section and found this link.
http://www.rx7help.com/steering-box-adjustment.html
A little more to it than I thought, but still within our vast skill-set.
I did a search in the 1st Gen section and found this link.
http://www.rx7help.com/steering-box-adjustment.html
A little more to it than I thought, but still within our vast skill-set.
08-25-09, 03:07 PM
#6831
No distributor? No thanks
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I forgot to tell you, Roland, that the Logicon has as many as 3 different plugs that it'll reach. Surprisingly, there are a few 3-conductor female plugs with male spades in them that are within reach, but only one will work for the Logicon. I had mine plugged in wrong for weeks and just never fixed it. 5 minutes worth of digging in the dash had it hooked up right and running like a champ. Check the FSM to see if you're plugged into the right connector!
08-25-09, 05:01 PM
#6832
I've been digging in that area lately fixing the Silver One's electricity, man there are a lot of wires and connectors back there. If rewiring according to Crit doesn't work I have another logicon you can try, both were working fine when parked.
Last night I got the Clarion working again, using the perfectly functioning Radio Shack power antenna that I salvaged the Tan One. I also had to use the White One's stereo unit, since we couldn't get anything out of the Silver One's. After rewiring all the speakers (I really, really hate aftermarket people) it sounds really, really NICE, as Mike would say.
Last night I got the Clarion working again, using the perfectly functioning Radio Shack power antenna that I salvaged the Tan One. I also had to use the White One's stereo unit, since we couldn't get anything out of the Silver One's. After rewiring all the speakers (I really, really hate aftermarket people) it sounds really, really NICE, as Mike would say.
08-25-09, 06:16 PM
#6833
I spent the whole day yesterday dealing with electrical issues, lights, stereo, etc. My least favorite thing to do, until, late in the day ....... everything started working again! Once you figure these things out they are very easy, until then they are impossibly hard.
It takes patience and skill in removing interior parts without breaking them, again not one of my specialties (fortunately Crit gave me some extra interior panels from his used-to-be red interior SE to replace some of the ones I butchered). Being familiar with the car definitely helps.
If you can limp it over to OGTA next Tuesday I'm sure the electrical whizzes and SE experts can fix or at least diagnose most of the problems in the parking lot. If it's not drivable hopefully somebody that knows what they are doing can come lend a hand.
Or just post details of the specific problems and PHOTOS here or on the tech section, it's amazing what you can do by remote control.
Look forward to meeting you Quad!
And LJNorton too, hope you are still lurking and can buzz on over next Tuesday!
It takes patience and skill in removing interior parts without breaking them, again not one of my specialties (fortunately Crit gave me some extra interior panels from his used-to-be red interior SE to replace some of the ones I butchered). Being familiar with the car definitely helps.
If you can limp it over to OGTA next Tuesday I'm sure the electrical whizzes and SE experts can fix or at least diagnose most of the problems in the parking lot. If it's not drivable hopefully somebody that knows what they are doing can come lend a hand.
Or just post details of the specific problems and PHOTOS here or on the tech section, it's amazing what you can do by remote control.
Look forward to meeting you Quad!
And LJNorton too, hope you are still lurking and can buzz on over next Tuesday!
I hope that's the only damage I did....
08-25-09, 08:01 PM
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Mr. RPM
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I forgot to tell you, Roland, that the Logicon has as many as 3 different plugs that it'll reach. Surprisingly, there are a few 3-conductor female plugs with male spades in them that are within reach, but only one will work for the Logicon. I had mine plugged in wrong for weeks and just never fixed it. 5 minutes worth of digging in the dash had it hooked up right and running like a champ. Check the FSM to see if you're plugged into the right connector!
08-25-09, 08:50 PM
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Australia Rotary Video
I am pretty sure I already shared this with Billy and Crit, but wanted to share with the other OGTA members. Check out the R100 and the boosted grocery getter wagon 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRvKNOoAJN0
By the way I have rotary fever worse than ever today. I just added another rotary to the garage - Like i needed another one! This definitely calls for a beer at the next meet.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRvKNOoAJN0
By the way I have rotary fever worse than ever today. I just added another rotary to the garage - Like i needed another one! This definitely calls for a beer at the next meet.
08-25-09, 09:11 PM
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Mr. RPM
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Ray,
I have not unloaded it out of the trailer yet - but when i do i will post pics. I think i have 1 picture that was sent to me. I will look and post it if i have it. It is an 80 SA.
I have not unloaded it out of the trailer yet - but when i do i will post pics. I think i have 1 picture that was sent to me. I will look and post it if i have it. It is an 80 SA.
08-25-09, 09:27 PM
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08-25-09, 09:31 PM
#6841
Rotary Freak
08-26-09, 07:10 AM
#6844
I would have given it 1 12A equivalent until I drove it Michael, now I'm thinking 1.25 maybe even 1.5 12A's. That thing is the fastest FB or FC I've ever piloted, including Collin's new silver FC.
Roland the Younger this is one sweet looking SA!
That engine looks alot like Michael's, is it an ported old school 13B sitting underneath a Holley? Whoops now I can see in the blow up it's a 12A. Ported I'll bet.
Roland the Younger this is one sweet looking SA!
That engine looks alot like Michael's, is it an ported old school 13B sitting underneath a Holley? Whoops now I can see in the blow up it's a 12A. Ported I'll bet.
08-26-09, 03:22 PM
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I would have given it 1 12A equivalent until I drove it Michael, now I'm thinking 1.25 maybe even 1.5 12A's. That thing is the fastest FB or FC I've ever piloted, including Collin's new silver FC.
Roland the Younger this is one sweet looking SA!
That engine looks alot like Michael's, is it an ported old school 13B sitting underneath a Holley? Whoops now I can see in the blow up it's a 12A. Ported I'll bet.
Roland the Younger this is one sweet looking SA!
That engine looks alot like Michael's, is it an ported old school 13B sitting underneath a Holley? Whoops now I can see in the blow up it's a 12A. Ported I'll bet.
08-27-09, 11:44 AM
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Sleeper but still slow
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A little FB artwork anyone?
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-general-discussion-207/little-digital-photoshop-fb-art-i-did-859816/
https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-general-discussion-207/little-digital-photoshop-fb-art-i-did-859816/