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Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:14

The color seems lighter than the car was as I remember it. It looks great. Those rotaries have a lot of wiring everywhere!

Congratulations on your progress!

kingtut · Postby **kingtut** » Sun Aug 19, 2012 9:14

All joking aside, it's looking really nice. I agree with Shadow, it does look a bit 'whiter' (no pun intended).

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:14

it is a bit lighter, mainly because colors tend to darken over time. Part of what makes it look so light though is because it's in the sun in the last set of pics.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Mon Aug 20, 2012 9:14

Shadowden wrote:Those rotaries have a lot of wiring everywhere!

(remembers the amount of wiring in the mz3)

The wiring actually isn't that bad. the harness from the driver's side takes care of most functions. lights, sensors, horns, main power, etc. The passenger side runs the FI system and that is it.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

Worked on it some more after work last night. Wiring is all cleaned up and has new electrical tape covering it. I installed the battery tray. I also hooked up the oil cooler. The engine is all cleaned up and I repainted the crossmember.

What I have left in the engine compartment:
-install A/C system
-install radiator, fan, and shroud
-install air box
-install coolant tank
-mount relays (6)
-buy and install battery
-fluids

I have to wait to install the lights till the paint is done.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

sounds like you are getting things done quickly now.

Look forward to seeing it soon.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

I need to get it back on the lift and finish the front suspention, install the heat shield, and put oil in the tranny.

Website · Postby **Shadowden** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

interesting, I have actually done those things to a car before...

Will there be a Mazda Only car show appearance (will there be a Mazda Only car Show?)?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

no idea about the Mazda car show this year?

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Wed Aug 22, 2012 9:14

So, what I'm hearing is that you'll be able to make the cruise on Sunday. LOL

osky's7 · Postby **osky's7** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:14

I read over this and damn dude, I really like... Where can I get one for free?

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Thu Aug 23, 2012 9:14

osky's7 wrote:I read over this and damn dude, I really like... Where can I get one for free?

Probably never going to find another free car, lol. Not really a free car anymore, I have over $7k into it.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:14

The motor is basically ready to start. One of the ac hard lines needs a pin hole to be repaired to get it charged. I replaced all the o-rings in the system. The entire engine bay is together. I need to get a battery still. The brake system is also ready to do the final bleeding. The cooland will need all the air out of the system but we need to start it first. I need to do the bushings in the front end still.

G-Man · Postby **G-Man** » Sat Aug 25, 2012 9:14

Chris' car is really really nice and reflects the effort he's put into it. It's kind of a brand-new 1985 car. Congratulations, Chris!

Hey Osky's7 - If you want one that's nice (not as nice as Chris' car) and not quite free, I've got a GS (carburetor, 12A) that's for sale.
https://sites.google.com/site/inventoryrx7/home/the-street-car is a website all about it.

Price is now $900, including spares like seats, interior door panels, (neither needed), center console for dash, rare NOS window regulator (needed), and a bunch more.

I don't want to hijack Chris' thread, so please PM or EM me if you're interested. (Thanks, Chris.)

iani1.1 · Postby **iani1.1** » Sun Aug 26, 2012 9:14

really nice work. i still cant believe this car was basically free lol

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