some pics of me and my car.

[Jonrms]

ok the weather was too sunny to capture anything outside but here is some pics of my car on the inside... dont worry it is not a shed outside... just wait...

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and another pic.

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and again another one...

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and lastly till i get some outside shots...

[bnaellis]

The person who took the picture forgot to tell you to say cheese.:D

[Jonrms]

i know it was me who took it.. i was having problems with my cam... anyway glad to know plp can access the photos.. i am going to attempt to take some of the out side of my car today.. it looks like it is raining so i should be able to ...
:rollin

[Jonrms]

ok here is some much waited for pics..
it wasnt the camera that was faulty it was the operator.. ie me..
oops.
anyway enjoy. and yes those other 2 cars in the photo are mine as well.

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another one

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more still.

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one more after this one.

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oops i meant one more after this one.. sorry.

[Jonrms]

last one for now till the engine starts to get modifyied..
oh yeah it just turned 39000 miles on the clock..
yes from new..
never had engine replacement nothing.. all mots.. to prove how cool it that..

[Jonrms]

so what do you guys reccomend i do to this? body kit.. wheels engine..
it is only just starting to be broken in..
ideas please:D

[Jonrms]

horrah.. all new audio in my car..
well almost all...
new head unit.. pioneer.. and a 6 disc multi changer...
just waiting for a new wiper switch to be delivered. and i got on the way a new alloy besel for my dials and also a neo glow kit for my dials.. so my interior is being transformed from red to blue...
i will have loads of pics to be posting soon.
keep a eye on this space
oh yeah one last thing.. it is amazing what engine degreaser can do for your car...
i didnt know that the thing that says egi or mazda on the top of the engine near the window was a chrome colour... i have loads of cleaning under the engine but hey i am haveing a great time...
:D
TOP TIP.
go out and buy a roto zip...
i did and it is fantastic in pollishing up little things in the engine and also very very handy... ask anyone who has one.... it is bloody fantastic...

[Jonrms]

i have decided to start my modifying on a grand scale..
and well this may shock or offend people so those with weak stomachs should look away now..

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oh yeah there are still more..

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a couple more here.

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last one for now...
i forgot to say i got my new switch for my wipers.
upgraded my stereo more
put a switch for my aerial so i can control up and down.
and cleaned up my engine bay a bit and
put a new neo glow dial kit and a chrome bessel in place pics of those comming soon.
bloody expensive so far..
i am now in the thousands in restoring and modifying this car.
and i havnt really begun yet!!!

[Glenn Butcher]

Hows about a nice exhuast system?

[Jonrms]

a nice exhaust system YESSSSSS
and alloys.
those are a few more bits i am after.
i have also just bought a turbo bonnet
so that will be fitted soon
but the alloys and exhaust system i am still looking for.
wink wink
if anyone knows where you can get a nice decent pair of either wheels or exhaust then let me know.
my budget is shrinking...
and my wife is going to kill me.
:D

[Jonrms]

now i get to keep my car more pics are being updated.
well just to let you all know i got my turbo bonnet today.. made of fibre glass. well it is the scoop at least.
ANYONE OUT THERE work with fibre glass and want to team up in selling this.. considering it cost about 300£ which included shipping and posting..
we can make more of these and charge only about 100£
this will be very cost effective.
and this can go on virtually any car.
anyway i will post pics of this soon and also i got my alloy supports made up for my spoiler.. now i can properly thrash it..
anyway i better be clicking away with my web cam so you can have some pics...
oh yeah... one more thing. i have bought a TV 7 1/2 inch for my car to go where the dials are for the venting.
i need to know some answers before i go and rip apart my dash.
1. the venting system ie dials. are the mechanical or electrical?
i think they are electrical as i didnt feel any resistance when i put hot or cold possisition..
2. i dont want to go and rip appart the dash myself. i want help so does anyone know of anyone or anywhere i can go to get those dials relocated to where the ash tray and lighter are.
i want it do blend in and look natural.
thanks guys. your the best!!!!:rollin

[Jonrms]

here you go some more pics.. well these arent on my car as yet but i just ordered them...
anyway they should arrive with in 3 - 5 days.
savanna type lights.
i cant wait.
with my new bra / car cover... and the new air scoop. this is gonna be awesome
well i will send more pics of the scoop soon but for now enjoy these.

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another one

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last one for now.

[Jonrms]

here you go i promised some more decent pics expecially of my new dials and bessle. look on the first page and see the differance.
also here is a pic of my new scoop. please note as you will see it has not been fitted as yet.. but wait.
and as for the spoiler you can see the new bit i made up for it.. ok well had it made.
anyway what do you guys think so far?

[Jonrms]

dials.

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spoiler

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new leather...

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a pic of the new vent/scoop on its own.. anyone want to make some copies of this .....
the fit most cars i think.. or can be made.. but this is turbo style.....

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last one... for now.:wave

[t2rew]

i like the dial..... how much is the kit and did it come with the shiny suround?

[Jonrms]

the dial kit was about 150 us dollars... and then it cost more to ship to uk. plus vat and tax.
the alloy bessel. was around 75 us dollars plus a little shipping and tax
so all in all it was about 200 pounds..
but it is best when it glows blue at night!!!!
fantastic.

[t2rew]

can you put up a link for the place?

[Jonrms]

yeah sorry.. it was very simple. go to ebay.. and make sure you search for rx7.. and also make sure you search under items available to the uk!!!!
you get loads.
most of my things have been bought in differant countrys..
and it is a cheaper way of doing all this.
hence why i have been able to do alot in a very short time..

[richrx]

this thread must be great for people with a dial up connection:rollin

[Jonrms]

sorry rich.
just putting pictures on for those who want to view

pps i just got my lights today..
and the package said happy birthday... all the way from japan..
how cool was that.

anyway i will show you pics of them ... hopefully tommorow. i am desperate to fit them..
they look soo cool.

and they didnt cost alot.

in total i think it only cost me 113 pounds..

again they were on ebay..

but OH MY GOD they are perfect..

well pics comming soon.

[richrx]

not a problem, ive got broadband. i just thought it was funny tho

[Jonrms]

rich i have dial up. it doesnt take that long.. but i suppose if you looked at the entire file. it may take a while.
page by page is the best and dont over lap
anyway what do you think so far..
not bad considering it started off very rusty and nearly scrapped.

[richrx]

ye it's looking good. it should be all the better if you done all the work yourself:D

how about putting a 13b rew into that beetle in the backgroung:rolleyes:

[Jonrms]

i restored that car for my wife .. she would kill me.
but i have to say i have thought about it.... lol
anyway i am toying with the idea that i should buy a TT engine.
ie twin turbo..
not audi tt
to put in my rx
need to find one cheap..
that is gonna be tough
anyway.. i will probably sell mine.. only just turned 40 k on the clock..
not bad for a 86 is it???

[richrx]

i like the second gens, and love the fact cars are so old and can still out look a new car:D

hmm BMW 3 series or RX-7, i just cant decide:rollin :rollin



no offence to the 3 series owners, there just common

[Jonrms]

rich. you can have mine if the price is right. i want a 3 series .... dont know why but i do...

i have to say i love mine... though. it it the best as far as i am concerned... i still have loads that need to go on... but hey ... that is the endless battle of modifications.

[Jonrms]

ok problems...:reallymad
i bought the lights... as you have all seen.
heres the problem there TOO BIG
honest ;.
they are meant for the american and japaneese market.. meaning there is a much smaller gap between number plates..
not too big of a problem.. but it meant i have had to order the jap numberplate bit... (you know the plastic thing between the lights...) anyway i am waiting for that to arrive from japan..
second problem.
i realised how much work it is gonna take to get this bonnet thing to work.
not as simple as i first thougt.. the bonnet of the rx is very very thick..
meaning alot of layers.
so either i cut it and work around the supports or i give up and try to find a turbo bonnet myself...
i dont think i will do any of the cutting on the bonnet.. it is way too difficult.. plus i have a fear of messing up!!!

[Mark Ide]

Jon
Beware, I think (not sure) that the T2 bonnet has different mountings / hinges compared to a EGI, but I'm sure Rotechniks or someone could help.

[Jonrms]

thanks for that i will try rototechnics...
i didnt know where to turn.
only problem now is finding someone who wants to fit the bonnet and or is willing to buy it off of me..
well we will see.