My first gen rx7 project
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Re: My first gen rx7 project
Can’t wait to see the finished product fella! Love seeing the attention to detail
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Thankyou i guess part of my question was that i need some material for my seat upholstery and had no response Anyway on a good note ive cracked on rear axles done now im working on the rear glass As usual all coroded and the Rx7 badge needs repainting so im going 2 need the rx7 decal which i need 2 find the right one therea a few on the net but different to the original font
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Just loving your attention to detail 

KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Thanks Malcolm
Im allright at most things so far but a bit aprehensive when it comes to the engine It will be the last thing on my list It was running okay but im omming round 2 thinki ng ive gone this far i might as well rebuild it or get someone to who knows what there doing im defo out of my depth lol

Anyway ive treated myself to a Automotech 2 post lift got a friend of a friend to install it for £25 and it cost £1350 plus vat brand new Ordered it thursday delivered following monday guy called steve was super helpful There based in stafford £160 to deliver would highly recomend them


Im allright at most things so far but a bit aprehensive when it comes to the engine It will be the last thing on my list It was running okay but im omming round 2 thinki ng ive gone this far i might as well rebuild it or get someone to who knows what there doing im defo out of my depth lol
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Re: My first gen rx7 project
Nice buy there! That will make a huge difference in working on a car aye. I think Ian and Keith have those lifts too?
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WOW! I wish I had room for one of those. Life would be so much easier!
KIMI 1 : 1st Gen, "hybrid" 1983 silver S2 running gear in a 1985 S3 shell, SORN'd, long term resto project
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
KIMI 2 : 1st Gen, 1983 silver S2 - now sold to Ian Mothersole on here.
KIMI 3 : 1st Gen, 1983 red S3
Plus a 2004 Full Bridgeported RX-8
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Thanks lads you would be supried whats out there i was anyway you can get lifts for low garage roofs fortunately i built my garage with a normal roof so i got the height by putting the lifts in the right place im really pleased getting to old 2 be crawling around lol My interior is now at the trimmers going 2 use the old material although its faded in places as its still in good condition apart from that i got a strange shrinking problem with the door cards weird as stored in adry garage see pics
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First part of the interior renewed/restored
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Re: My first gen rx7 project
Hi Adrian,
Not sure if this is any good for you, but the cloth and carpet are in good shape.
Yours if you want it mate.
Cheers Steve.
Not sure if this is any good for you, but the cloth and carpet are in good shape.
Yours if you want it mate.
Cheers Steve.
1983 Stardust blue Elford. Being recommissioned after 20+ years off the road.