ZOMG fender mirrors...if you're going to track-only this SA for real, lemme know if you want to sell those puppies.

 

yeah well im going to redo the dash this weekend and have the harness yanked out . so once i get everything out im going to have my friend get to primering the whole car interior and exterior of the car. were going to make it all one color and they i got to choose a color to paint it . after the paint work is all done im going to get the dash and wiring done. im hoping to on this project being done in about 6-8 months.

 

lol i like the look of the fender mirrors why do you want them so bad they cant be that hard to find?

 

this is a good way to start a project seen great with the original fender mirrors

 

those dont look like the oem fender mirrors

 

drive train is 81+ shifter hole has been cut...

seems like the green on the floor is original color, but man that things been painted a few times, that purple is cool

 

the car was a auto converted to standard. how could you tell the drivetrain is a 81+...... the rearend is out of a 1985 cause its already converted to disk. also whats everyones opions what type of ignition system should i use. its already set up for MSD but im not even sure how the hell to wire it up and what ill need to wire it up . all it has right now is the MSD cap and 2 blaster coils.

 

also im not sure if the fender mirrors are suppost to be there stock or not.

 

ok here is a hugh question i need anwsered. i just pull my harness from my car since it was already cut up anyway. im still deciding on a igniton system . and if i use a newer ignition system like one from a 1980-1985 the electrical ignition now if i was to do the electrical ignition should i get the harness out of the car as well since mine is out and if i do pull it out will it work with my car.

 

Several years ago I came across a site put together by some guy in Cali with a RHD first gen. This guy pretty much did a complete resto using new original parts plus some tasty additions. I wish I could find it for you. He probably has a wealth of info for someone looking to tackle a similar project.

Hell, I found it. Make sure you have a box of tissues handy...

http://www.re4life.com/My_RX7s/81GT/...GT_Spec_EN.htm

 

its already converted to the 81-85 ignition.

81-85 drivetrain because the shifter hole has been cut bigger

 

how can you tell it was converted to 81-85 ignition...... god im lost . i think im going to swap a 13b in it instead seems almost easier.

 

The wiring always sucks.... just wire up one thing at a time and take your time......

 

because its got the 81-85 distributor. the cap is kinda tell tale.

and yes just take one thing at a time. its not hard or super complicated, its just unfamiliar

 

You have a -SE rear end and 12a front suspension. You will want to convert the whole car to -SE specs or back to non-SE specs. Your rear axle has a 4x114.3 pattern (common for wheels), while your front suspension has a 4x110 (uncommon for wheels) bolt pattern. I know this because (you keep on asking "how do you know") the phone dials (rear wheels) are from a base model FC which has a 4x114.3 pattern.

 

im going to worry about one thing at a time . i think im going to get the suspension and brakes done first,then paint and body, and then wiring. im starting to think i should work with what i know first and then move onto the motor.thanks for pointing out the facts for me im really lost on old cars lol. here is a important question,do i have to convert the whole front suspension to se-spec or do i just have to take hubs out and get the 4x114.3 hubs.

 

OK i just got the motor pulled out so i can get the engine bay painted the same color as the car. i been debating selling it to get a street bike so i was wondering what people think i could get for it . i know its not the best condition but body wise the body work is already done. its all right now up in the air. im just hoping i can finish it if i do end up going all the way. also since im getting ready to paint it what is a good color for a SA . im alsmot thinking going with a dark green like the engine bay or a blue . need some imput.

 

For the front suspension, just change the strut assembly with a pair of SE struts. You will need an adapter fitting for the brake lines since the SAs use coarse thread flare fittings, FBs use a fine thread. Racing Beat and MazdaTrix have them.

Hottest color for an SA is Spark Yellow, hands down. What color was the interior, if black/brown SY works. The original dark green is a good choice too.

 

this interior was brown but im getting everything done in black leather and the car will be gutted and painted. im not looking at investing this car back to stock i want it moded.

 

i'd be interested to see a pic of the floor where the original color was

 

there are pics of the original floor which looks green through out the whole car and in the spare tire area its the purplish color. im already primering the whole car anyway . i dont want to have a car where its a million colors.all im going to be doing is all the paint,body,any interior then my brother will be figuring out what to swap into it .

 

I have a 78 RHD i've been working on forever now...full blown resto-mod. Good luck with yours...getting that interior back in is quite the puzzle lol. I use the section of the Haynes wiring diagram that shows the UK models and that seems to be pretty accurate for how things are run just for a heads up.