Sam's Proper MX-3 - LT Turbo project *Parting out*
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@1fca713de7=youdirtyfox:
New tryes and camber bolts in order.. so Rusty you shouldn't have to wait too much longer for some neggy ;)
This I like to hear and can't wait to see :twisted: I'm after some super low coil overs (with comfort damping) for mine as I can't stand the ride on the sleeves anymore and they come with adjustable camber :D I also still need to roo the arches as I'm sick of hearing the tyres getting tortured by the wings :oops:
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Yeah I did wonder how good those sleeves would be for the roads. Had no issues with the XYZ's at all :D Will set the rears to medium when I'm doing the mount flip along with the bolts as there are on softest setting right now unlike the fronts!
Get 'em rolled Brother :wink:
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They're not too bad for a quick fix but for long journeys there are a no-no :shock: or living where I do. Saying that, I did manage to get up an un tarmaced farm track the other day when I had to pick the dog up (granted I was only going 0.5mph but it got there :lol:
They say that coilies are no better for comfort wise but better in the long run for adjustability and longevity (which is an obvious statement).
How's this turbo conversion going of yours by the way?
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I can only vouch for the super sport kit that I have, yeah they are stiff but the ride is good and not uncomfortable at all. Have done many a 7hr round trip journey with them now so long journeys are not a problem.
Yeah Turboing is still in the pipeline but I would like to get my engine in tip top condition before strapping on the main boosting parts! So a full service is needed really, including valve stem oil seals as it's a bit smoky when left standing for a while, this time next year it might be finished :roll:
That is if I stick with the same chassis, as you know aswell as me how much an issue the red fade of death is :(
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@fff5987f7d=youdirtyfox:
That is if I stick with the same chassis, as you know aswell as me how much an issue the red fade of death is :(
Yes, this is a massive issue only a respray with ultra thick lacquer would solve (seriously you think you've got issues, Honda must only use water colours on all there paints! I can sneeze and lose paint!) Stick with the red, it looks good bud, I've taken pictures of my car and seen them on the computer and gone "Wow! It's RED, when?" haha, if it looks good online or in a picture, who cares? (Oh, well, apart from our good selves).
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Haha yeah your right the camera can lie for sure! Probably will stick with Red now as its cheaper and easier to get done again, The wife likes it and thinks it looks quite lairy! means mo moneyz for new wheelz :D Might have to lose the pink and pick something that goes better with red though?!
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What plans have you got interior wise Foxy? I haven't looked back to see what you've got going on in there but I think a full leather re-trim would be a nice touch with a splash of carbon panels?
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Only thing going on so far is green dials and RX-7 FD steering wheel, have been looking at FD seats recenlty too though as there only 100 quid a pair for minters. Thinking FD velour seats maybe trimmed in red as they seem to have a carbon effect middle panel. As tbh leather seats in cars really isn't my bag baby, dont mind a bit of leather on the door cards or dash though :D or I might go back to reclining buckets but not use harnesses this time as there a right pita for DD
Should of just bought an FD :imout:
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@c42024246d=youdirtyfox:
Only thing going on so far is green dials and RX-7 FD steering wheel, have been looking at FD seats recenlty too though as there only 100 quid a pair for minters. Thinking FD velour seats maybe trimmed in red as they seem to have a carbon effect middle panel. As tbh leather seats in cars really isn't my bag baby, dont mind a bit of leather on the door cards or dash though :D or I might go back to reclining buckets but not use harnesses this time as there a right pita for DD
Should of just bought an FD :imout:
Nooooo Nooo Nooo, have a few friends with FD and FC's and they are nothing but a ball ache. Do you know on the FC the thermostat is part of the block so if it pops it's a hefty welding and expensive job, I love Rex's but I'd never have one (even if I could afford to run one!). Like the sound of the seat plans though, have you typed "stanced MX3" into google images yet :respect:
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Also you can't judge one set of coilovers against all others.
They are not all the same, on some you can set the damp/rebound rate independantly to be as soft or hard as you like and get different springs to match the damp rate you are planning to run.
On my rally car which was on bilstein coilovers we had it setup so you could do 70mph down a bumpy farm track and you would hardly feel the bumps it felt like it was floating. The wheels would be bouncing up and down at an incredible rate but the car would hardly move. Its all about buying the right bit of kit and getting it setup properly for what you want to do.
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@c4896d0476=RustyMx3:
@c4896d0476=youdirtyfox:
Only thing going on so far is green dials and RX-7 FD steering wheel, have been looking at FD seats recenlty too though as there only 100 quid a pair for minters. Thinking FD velour seats maybe trimmed in red as they seem to have a carbon effect middle panel. As tbh leather seats in cars really isn't my bag baby, dont mind a bit of leather on the door cards or dash though :D or I might go back to reclining buckets but not use harnesses this time as there a right pita for DD
Should of just bought an FD :imout:
Nooooo Nooo Nooo, have a few friends with FD and FC's and they are nothing but a ball ache. Do you know on the FC the thermostat is part of the block so if it pops it's a hefty welding and expensive job, I love Rex's but I'd never have one (even if I could afford to run one!). Like the sound of the seat plans though, have you typed "stanced MX3" into google images yet :respect:
No I didn't know that no wonder you don't see many on the roads! Well I havent that's for sure…
Yehaaw yes I have I think this is the first ever MX3 on the stance scene 8) dished and dumped works also :rimshot:
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if its stock rex seats your looking for there is a few rex's being striped on the fd site im on ill give the a shout if the seats are for sale if you like?
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:cheers: for the offer Jay, can't do it right now though
got 4 x new tyres to buy for the MOT next month, but these are the ones I have been thinking about fitting.
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i saw them on ebay not a bad price either ill keep an eye out for you if you like
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Thanks Jay I will want to seat swap soon after I get the MOT out the way
as the MKII MX-3 seats are not the most comfortablest in the world!
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Well the sump that I was going to buy has fallen through quite literally it was too rusty for them to sell to me. I have been given a quote of £45 delivered for another one though off breakeryard . com
Camber bolts have arrived from the states, (will fit then get new tyres) as has a new fuel filter I won for £5 and a universal 4 wire lambda sensor for £16. Cars coming upto 100k so I figure its time for a new sensor which by all accounts will need splicing into the existing plug.
Im also on the look out for some windscreen sun visors in black without the airbag info. on.
New bathroom is nearing completion so I will get some spare time back soon
to start pimping again :D
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I was gunna ask about fuel filters. Think mine could benefit from a new one. Where is it?
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Down the back of the engine bay passenger side bulkhead.
Sump arrived and it's a V6 one :x
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Ok sent the V6 sump back and just bit the bullet and bought a new one from fordprobestore> atleast I know its going to fit and wont be rusted!
motorfactors have ordered me in the gaskets.Unfortnately I managed to put a 10mm drill bit through my finger on the weekend so I'm out of action for two weeks or so :(
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i done a 6mm bit through my finger!, made a nice butterfly shape out of the flesh. I never got it seen to, i kept using the germoline new skin stuff to keep it clean. It took ages to heal and ive got a nice scar now :mrgreen:
Off topic i know but i feel your pain lol.
You still need rpm dial btw ?, sorry its sitting in kitchen ready to go!.