waterrat
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 posted on 20/10/07 at 06:42 PM |
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new vehicle to look for uprights
well i've just got back from the waist land of the local breakers yard on the hunt for uprights that will work for the locost design suspension.
it's a big surprise but if you are on the search for uprights look at the Mazda RX-7. they are just what the doctor ordered, i was able to get a
pair of uprights, disks and calipers for £100 plus vat, and with those breaks i'll be able to stop on a six pence and make change.
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Simon
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 06:44 PM |
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Good to know, but I wonder how many RX7 there are in scrappies around the country.
I take it you got a receipt if you paid VAT
ATB
Simon
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waterrat
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 posted on 20/10/07 at 07:01 PM |
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first look
here are my new babies
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waterrat
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 posted on 20/10/07 at 07:05 PM |
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photo
i guess it got lost along the way
 
Rescued attachment mazda rx7.JPG
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waterrat
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 07:06 PM |
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another view
upside down
 
Rescued attachment mazda rx7.1.JPG
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balidey
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 07:47 PM |
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I visited my local scrap yard today, and they too had an RX7, the badge on the side said Turbo 2. So, ideal donor for front uprights, engine, rear
diff.
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Bob C
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 08:29 PM |
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Those RX7 calipers are superb - very light 4pots indeed
Bob
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Alan B
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| posted on 20/10/07 at 08:38 PM |
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Calipers sound great...any idea on the disc thickness?
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Danozeman
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| posted on 21/10/07 at 08:37 AM |
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They look just the ticket.
Dan
Built the purple peril!! Let the modifications begin!!
http://www.eastangliankitcars.co.uk
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StevieB
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| posted on 21/10/07 at 12:56 PM |
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MX5 is also useable, and a lot more common
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Volvorsport
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| posted on 21/10/07 at 01:20 PM |
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and if those calipers arent seized , thats a bonus . its a common problem .
you need the twin turbo front suspension not turbo 2 , theyre struts .
www.dbsmotorsport.co.uk
getting dirty under a bus
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