New member from the uk :)

[Topgear]

Hi all

I'm craig from Manchester uk found the site from a guy going by rice racing who seems like a nice chap

Im on my second rx7

And my first PFC so Im digging round for info on tuning for the set up I have

At the min she stands like this

1995 RB limited edition fd3s

Catback system
Midpipe no cat
Air cleaners
No air pump
Apexi PFC s4

If anyone can help me tuning my base file this would be great



Thanks

Craig

[Topgear]

This was my first fd

1992 type r fd3s

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/e53bad1f.jpg

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/3616fc26.jpg

[Topgear]

And this my latest Rex had about 4 months now alot cleaner car then the yellow one

Upto now the bin has eaten The

Air con
Air pump
Abs
And I'm sure it's hungry for more lol

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/c3fd425e.jpg

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http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/1aeac268.jpg

[speedjunkie]

Welcome! Nice looking FDs. What are the emissions laws like over there by the way? I notice that most of what you got rid of so far is emissions related so I figure it can't be too strict haha. I don't have any of mine either, wouldn't have it any other way. I support global warming! LOL

[Topgear]

The law states any car made after 1993 must run a cat but most ppl don't take notice of this in the uk and the mot test can be worked around if you bung the tester a few quid


Just really after advice on tweaking the STD base mod file

Thanks for the welcome :)

[Topgear]

a little update

i hated the old white 3 spoke wheels so a call to rarerims was in order :)


i had one gtr in stock so i only needed three more which was cool.

i ended going with a 9.5x18 all round using a 235/40/18 front and 245/40/18 rear anyway heres some pics :)

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/craigsrx7004.jpg

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[Topgear]

Hi all little up date


Fitted my new arc airbox with new filters from pipercross


I was concerned about how close the bottom air filter was to the alloy radiator.

so I made a ram air duct from glassfibre and plumbed it in the front bumper :)

Now I have an air tight seal around the bottom filter :)


http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/4970b8b5.jpg

[Topgear]

Hi guys

My wideband came this week so I got to work making up a pod for the gauges.

This time I've made a twin pod for both my boost gauge and my new innovate mtx wideband

Here's a few pics anyway

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/62aa4447.jpg

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/b95fa5d4.jpg

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http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/c3f3dc4f.jpg

Also I'm still on the look out for a datalogit if anyone has one they don't want.


Cheers

Craig

[Topgear]

http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250656_10150625913080258_907055257_18954256_555641 9_n.jpg

nice photo so i thought i would stick on my thread

[Topgear]

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/3affce2b.jpg


http://http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/250656_10150625913080258_907055257_18954256_555641 9_n.jpg

nice photo so i thought i would stick on my thread.photobucket.com/albums/cc356/TopGearStockport/e08f7f07.jpg

[Topgear]

Well guys

I've always liked the look of the dolphin tail exhaust systems.

So I'm developing a catback system which I can make to order once all development and testing have been completed

We will also be adding the mid-pipe and silenced mid-pipe at a later date

The spec will be 3" bore using 8x5" oval silencer and 4" mandrel 45 deg tail in plain or burnt tip

Below is the master system from which the other systems will be made from jigs

All systems will be T304 stainless and hand tig welded so all systems will be made from hand.

It's early days but what's your guys inputs on this design

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[Force13b]

That gauge pod came out nice.

[Fendamonky]

(Belated) Welcome to the forum.

Also, one thing you may find interesting. Jap imports from 1995 and before don't require a cat to pass MOT. If need be you may want to inform your tester of that, it could make passing emissions a bit more realistic.

When I was still there I'd just have my MOT guy grade the emission based off no-cat standards despite the fact that I'd throw a high flow cat on for the testing, lol.

Your fab work looks great man!

[Topgear]

Cheers guys

Can anyone move this thread to the 3rd gen builds

[Topgear]

Also does anyone know how I can view threads in the chuck Westbrook forum ???

[speedjunkie]

Wow, that is some GREAT work on the gauge pod and exhaust. Very nice! I love fabbing up my own stuff but I haven't done anything to the scale of your gauge pod and exhaust haha.

[Indian]

Welcome Top Gear. Man life is funny.. I was searching all over the internet for a gauge pod like that, and you just up and make one. lol. Wanna make another one? lol.... seriously though :)

[Topgear]

They are easy to make mate try yourself

If not you will have to send me your centre vent as I use them for a base

[Indian]

pm'd you Craig

[Topgear]

Well my big brakes came this week and it's about time I rocked a set on the FD, as we have been dealers for K-Sport and BC coilovers for over 4 years.

I had already removed the ABS and ran my lines inside the cabin for the brake bias valve and line lock.

Anyway here's the pics ppl oh and also Im coming to rotorstock this year :)

http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/Top-end/682d0fc2.jpg

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[Topgear]

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I've not sized it up yet but has anyone ever ran the STD 4 pots at the rear?