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Originally Posted by poor_red_neck
Hey guys, sorry to cut in....
I'm parting out my S5 GTU... so any of you local FC guys need some parts let me know. I'm letting **** go pretty cheap. Not trying to "advertise" just trying to help some local owners find some parts...
-Jon
P.S..... thinking about coming to the meet next time, but I'll be pimping the oldsmobile
I'm parting out my S5 GTU... so any of you local FC guys need some parts let me know. I'm letting **** go pretty cheap. Not trying to "advertise" just trying to help some local owners find some parts...
-Jon
P.S..... thinking about coming to the meet next time, but I'll be pimping the oldsmobile
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Originally Posted by GTUser
I have been wanting to replace my wornout factory shifter with a short shifter to keep the hot air out of the cabin, is it in pretty good shape including the boots?
My turbo isn't making full boost because one of the intercooler couplers is loose. Let's transplant a 600hp 3-rotor setup into the car to fix that problem.
You don't _NEED_ a short shifter to fix the boot...the shifter boot is a simple 15 minute job and is totally unrelated to buying a short shifter other than the fact you remove the boot to get to the shifter. You just WANT the short shifter (understandable). Beware the mod-itis slippery slope...
Since you are "going to extremes", Bert, you just need to admit you no longer "a little bit pregnant" with the mod disease, sell the fresh NA drivetrain for a pretty penny and do the T-II swap.
Mod-itis seems to be contagious with Josh shoehorning in Jon's megahorsepower setup. Make sure your supporting systems are functional before you start asking for big hp or quick shifts, like spending the $$$ to freshen the transmission and differential fluid (more important you freshen that brake fluid, though).
--Ashraf (mod-itis Angel's advocate)
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New Vert Top !!!
Well I finally took the plunge and had a new top installed on the convertible. I think the real motivating factor was the new rip I caused when I put the top up a couple weeks back... (it was like 40 degrees out...tops don't like the cold and after 14+ yrs it was due anyway). To make a long story short I had Auto Interiors and Tops(Raleigh) install the Robins vinyl top. I went ahead and replaced the sagging headliner as well. So far I'm very happy with the results. Just picked it up today. I'd highly recommend this company for the work even if it did take a bit longer to finish than they said. Seems like a pretty good business. Anyway, I figured I'd post this on the Raleigh forum in case any other vert owners are looking to have a new top installed.
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Originally Posted by bond007
Mod-itis seems to be contagious with Josh shoehorning in Jon's megahorsepower setup. Make sure your supporting systems are functional before you start asking for big hp or quick shifts, like spending the $$$ to freshen the transmission and differential fluid (more important you freshen that brake fluid, though).
--Ashraf (mod-itis Angel's advocate)
--Ashraf (mod-itis Angel's advocate)
Bert, Ashraf is right, the short shifter won't come with the boot, or at least it didn't when I installed one in my FD. Get the shifter, call Mazdatrix and order the boot or you will still feel the warm breeze(which ain't so bad in winter )
Wait maybe I have chronic case of mod-itis. When I think of the money already invested and the money I still have to spend...ouch. I am taking donations. The Institute for Men with Outrageous Rotary Expenses (M.O.R.E)
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Originally Posted by bond007
That's like saying:
My turbo isn't making full boost because one of the intercooler couplers is loose. Let's transplant a 600hp 3-rotor setup into the car to fix that problem.
You don't _NEED_ a short shifter to fix the boot...the shifter boot is a simple 15 minute job and is totally unrelated to buying a short shifter other than the fact you remove the boot to get to the shifter. You just WANT the short shifter (understandable). Beware the mod-itis slippery slope...
Since you are "going to extremes", Bert, you just need to admit you no longer "a little bit pregnant" with the mod disease, sell the fresh NA drivetrain for a pretty penny and do the T-II swap.
Mod-itis seems to be contagious with Josh shoehorning in Jon's megahorsepower setup. Make sure your supporting systems are functional before you start asking for big hp or quick shifts, like spending the $$$ to freshen the transmission and differential fluid (more important you freshen that brake fluid, though).
--Ashraf (mod-itis Angel's advocate)
My turbo isn't making full boost because one of the intercooler couplers is loose. Let's transplant a 600hp 3-rotor setup into the car to fix that problem.
You don't _NEED_ a short shifter to fix the boot...the shifter boot is a simple 15 minute job and is totally unrelated to buying a short shifter other than the fact you remove the boot to get to the shifter. You just WANT the short shifter (understandable). Beware the mod-itis slippery slope...
Since you are "going to extremes", Bert, you just need to admit you no longer "a little bit pregnant" with the mod disease, sell the fresh NA drivetrain for a pretty penny and do the T-II swap.
Mod-itis seems to be contagious with Josh shoehorning in Jon's megahorsepower setup. Make sure your supporting systems are functional before you start asking for big hp or quick shifts, like spending the $$$ to freshen the transmission and differential fluid (more important you freshen that brake fluid, though).
--Ashraf (mod-itis Angel's advocate)
I put an Apexi intake on a few weeks ago and want to go with the CAI if I can find a means of doing that without cutting a lot of metal. I need a new shifter since mine has a ton of free play in it and the hot air coming into the cabin from the center console. I just need to rebuild the shifter, is there a rebuild kit for the factory shifter? Just getting around to alot of long needed maintenance on the car.:0)
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Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
Well I finally took the plunge and had a new top installed on the convertible. I think the real motivating factor was the new rip I caused when I put the top up a couple weeks back... (it was like 40 degrees out...tops don't like the cold and after 14+ yrs it was due anyway). To make a long story short I had Auto Interiors and Tops(Raleigh) install the Robins vinyl top. I went ahead and replaced the sagging headliner as well. So far I'm very happy with the results. Just picked it up today. I'd highly recommend this company for the work even if it did take a bit longer to finish than they said. Seems like a pretty good business. Anyway, I figured I'd post this on the Raleigh forum in case any other vert owners are looking to have a new top installed.
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
Bert, Ashraf is right, the short shifter won't come with the boot, or at least it didn't when I installed one in my FD. Get the shifter, call Mazdatrix and order the boot or you will still feel the warm breeze(which ain't so bad in winter )
Wait maybe I have chronic case of mod-itis. When I think of the money already invested and the money I still have to spend...ouch. I am taking donations. The Institute for Men with Outrageous Rotary Expenses (M.O.R.E)
It sounds like your case of mod-itis is terminal not just chronic, you can charge everybody that wants a ride to recoop some of your costs. Josh are you still planning on bringing your fiero up to VIR? Maybe we could designate MORE as our preferred charity.
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Bert, Can you post a picture of the intake? I have asted a ton on bad intakes that wont fit. Thanks.
Originally Posted by GTUser
Yeah, I'm in the middle of replacing the MC and putting on a new reservoir, since the original one is filthy and, I think, starting to leak. Man, that brake fluid was nasty stuff. After this weekend I'll be running nice, clean new syn fluid in the braking system. I guess I'll have to go with SS lines after that.
I put an Apexi intake on a few weeks ago and want to go with the CAI if I can find a means of doing that without cutting a lot of metal. I need a new shifter since mine has a ton of free play in it and the hot air coming into the cabin from the center console. I just need to rebuild the shifter, is there a rebuild kit for the factory shifter? Just getting around to alot of long needed maintenance on the car.:0)
I put an Apexi intake on a few weeks ago and want to go with the CAI if I can find a means of doing that without cutting a lot of metal. I need a new shifter since mine has a ton of free play in it and the hot air coming into the cabin from the center console. I just need to rebuild the shifter, is there a rebuild kit for the factory shifter? Just getting around to alot of long needed maintenance on the car.:0)
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Originally Posted by GTUser
I need to rebuild the shifter anyway, way too much play in it, the shifter boot is OK but I was thinking of upgrading to leather and a leather boot for the parking brake.
It sounds like your case of mod-itis is terminal not just chronic, you can charge everybody that wants a ride to recoop some of your costs. Josh are you still planning on bringing your fiero up to VIR? Maybe we could designate MORE as our preferred charity.
It sounds like your case of mod-itis is terminal not just chronic, you can charge everybody that wants a ride to recoop some of your costs. Josh are you still planning on bringing your fiero up to VIR? Maybe we could designate MORE as our preferred charity.
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Originally Posted by Batguano
Bert, Can you post a picture of the intake? I have asted a ton on bad intakes that wont fit. Thanks.
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
I am hoping to make the trip up there. It is all contingent on getting that oil pan gasket in. It is a pretty bad leak. I would also like to get my suspension swapped over, before going out that way. put me down for a 70-80% chance of going.
After you get the FD back on the road I'd love to see it at VIR against some of those BMWs, and Porsches. Handling and power, your new setup will be almost as good as driving an FC :0) !
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I'd love to take it up to VIR and definitely will, but I am sure there are some guys with driving skill that would spank me while driving a modded Yugo.
I already have the oil pan gasket, it just isn't a friendly job. I hope to pick up my FD motor and turbo this weekend as well as remove mine, so it may be next weekend before I get the motivation to change out the gasket. It is a pretty bad leak about 1/2 quart a week. Maybe a quick tightening will help if they were kind enough to use a rubber gasket from factory.
I already have the oil pan gasket, it just isn't a friendly job. I hope to pick up my FD motor and turbo this weekend as well as remove mine, so it may be next weekend before I get the motivation to change out the gasket. It is a pretty bad leak about 1/2 quart a week. Maybe a quick tightening will help if they were kind enough to use a rubber gasket from factory.
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Mazdaracing ( http://www.mazdaracing.com/ShiftKit.asp ) and I think Mazdatrix have full short shifter kits that include new bushings for a decent price. I'm thinking of getting the mazdaracing shifter with the blue shift ****, at least after I get new tires and SS break lines.
Mazdaracing ( http://www.mazdaracing.com/ShiftKit.asp ) and I think Mazdatrix have full short shifter kits that include new bushings for a decent price. I'm thinking of getting the mazdaracing shifter with the blue shift ****, at least after I get new tires and SS break lines.
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Originally Posted by arghx
Bert,
Mazdaracing ( http://www.mazdaracing.com/ShiftKit.asp ) and I think Mazdatrix have full short shifter kits that include new bushings for a decent price. I'm thinking of getting the mazdaracing shifter with the blue shift ****, at least after I get new tires and SS break lines.
Mazdaracing ( http://www.mazdaracing.com/ShiftKit.asp ) and I think Mazdatrix have full short shifter kits that include new bushings for a decent price. I'm thinking of getting the mazdaracing shifter with the blue shift ****, at least after I get new tires and SS break lines.
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I'd love to take it up to VIR and definitely will, but I am sure there are some guys with driving skill that would spank me while driving a modded Yugo.
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Keith,
I feel your pain. I finally killed my Miata top a few weeks ago doing the same thing. I think my sentiments were along the lines of: Oh, bugger. It's a nice night to have open-air, I don't care what the thermometer says, guess I'll just deal with it and break out the duct tape at home.
I'm glad I bought my replacement top ahead of time in anticipation of the inevitable.
I'm about to wrap up my self-installation tonight/tomorrow. Not too bad, a few new tools had to be acquired, but not an unreasonable job for a seasoned mechanic (although the Miata top is much simpler and cheaper than a vert, I think someone could do a 'vert RX-7 top themselves if they were so inclined).
How bad was the bill for the installation, if you don't mind my asking?
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Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
Well I finally took the plunge and had a new top installed on the convertible. I think the real motivating factor was the new rip I caused when I put the top up a couple weeks back... (it was like 40 degrees out...tops don't like the cold and after 14+ yrs it was due anyway).
I'm glad I bought my replacement top ahead of time in anticipation of the inevitable.
I'm about to wrap up my self-installation tonight/tomorrow. Not too bad, a few new tools had to be acquired, but not an unreasonable job for a seasoned mechanic (although the Miata top is much simpler and cheaper than a vert, I think someone could do a 'vert RX-7 top themselves if they were so inclined).
Originally Posted by NC_FC3S
To make a long story short I had Auto Interiors and Tops(Raleigh) install the
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
Computer(not like there is a choice when going singel)
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Originally Posted by GTUser
Compared to finding parts for RX7s it aught to be easy to get gaskets and such for a GM car
Originally Posted by GTUser
After you get the FD back on the road I'd love to see it at VIR against some of those BMWs, and Porsches. Handling and power, your new setup will be almost as good as driving an FC :0) !
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I have a used MazdaRacing short shifter Kit I will sell, With a black rotor engraved Billet Shift ****. Very slick. Email me if your interested. Shortest shift ive ever felt out of a stock transmission. Carl
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Originally Posted by JMunilla94RX7
I'd love to take it up to VIR and definitely will, but I am sure there are some guys with driving skill that would spank me while driving a modded Yugo.
http://www.ncrscca.com/Pdf/Track%20Records.pdf
Note the course record for the ITD class...is in fact...a Yugo.
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Originally Posted by bond007
Look here:
http://www.ncrscca.com/Pdf/Track%20Records.pdf
Note the course record for the ITD class...is in fact...a Yugo.
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http://www.ncrscca.com/Pdf/Track%20Records.pdf
Note the course record for the ITD class...is in fact...a Yugo.
Regards,
--Ashraf
LMAO. well there you have it. i told you i would lose. honestly, i consider myself an above average driver, but that is only because the average driver is so low on the scale. i am sure most track drivers could run circles around me, literally.
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[/QUOTE] Josh shoehorning in Jon's megahorsepower setup. [/QUOTE]
Hey its not shoehorning. It will fit perfectly... Now what I am doing, That is shoehorning. Lets just hope it turns out ok, then I might be able to join you guys at some of these track events. Josh you are going to love that turbo, even on a roadcoarse. You can always keep it in a gear where lag is not an issue, and there is nothinng quite like being propeled down the straights by 500 HP
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Hey its not shoehorning. It will fit perfectly... Now what I am doing, That is shoehorning. Lets just hope it turns out ok, then I might be able to join you guys at some of these track events. Josh you are going to love that turbo, even on a roadcoarse. You can always keep it in a gear where lag is not an issue, and there is nothinng quite like being propeled down the straights by 500 HP
Jonathan
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