Picked up some FB's....what to do, what to do

fire85gslse · 03-17-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FerociousP

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Those would work but mindtrain is the baddest for the 1st gens!

djmtsu · 03-17-2011, 08:19 PM

That may be true, but I have a $$$ budget.

Let me borrow the whole system for a while, see if I like it

djmtsu · 03-20-2011, 12:37 PM

Well, got the axles swapped out and the rear springs are in.

One issue. I can't put the BBS's on yet. The stock wheel bolts are too short for the hub thickness of the BBS wheels. They don't even reach through the wheels, much less have thread to go into the rotor. I can't seem to find extended wheel bolts anywhere.

Any ideas????

FerociousP · 03-20-2011, 01:47 PM

http://www.rockshore.uk.com/bimecc-w...gths-163-p.asp

http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=04-7902-0000

ur welcome

djmtsu · 03-21-2011, 12:12 PM

New booster and master cylinder on the way. Found a really good stud kit for the wheels. Turns out the company is local to where I grew up!! Ordered a full stud kit and a set of lug nuts, black anodized. Got a REALLY good deal too. If anyone wants tires, wheels, studs, lugs, adapters, whatever give them a shot!

www.gearworksmfg.com

djmtsu · 03-23-2011, 12:48 PM

Wheel studs arrived!
MSD arrived!
Brake Booster with new MC arrived!
Holley Blue pump and regulator arrived!

Parts are coming together. I'll be working on it this weekend.

Studs and nutz

djmtsu · 03-28-2011, 01:44 PM

Nothing got done this weekend. The weather did not cooperate at all, and with the Cosmo and all its spare parts in the garage, there is not a whole lot of room to work all around the FB.

I did order some more bits for the interior from Mazda. Its amazing how much they still have available, and how cheap it actually is. Nearly everything I got cheaper than people are selling used! I also locked down a glass moonroof.

More to come....

djmtsu · 03-29-2011, 06:47 AM

Picked up an RB Muffler from Billy.

This weekend is looking good to work on the FB. I sure could use some help though, time is running out.

djmtsu · 04-05-2011, 12:09 PM

Studs are in, wheels are on.
'New' gauge cluster in.
New ignition switch assembly in
New headlight/combo switch in
New OEM steering column surrounds in.
New booster/master cylinder in

Still have to:
bleed brakes
strip emissions
install Holley carb/pump/regulator
install RB muffler
Wire in MSD for direct fire
install FMOC
install some more interior bits
install gauges
install front springs

No time for paint

I also think I should replace the radiator. The previous owner decided that JB weld fixes everything!

Here is a shitty pic from my phone.

My5ABaby · 04-05-2011, 12:29 PM

Sexy.

djmtsu · 04-18-2011, 10:16 AM

Bad news.

Title issues are not going to be worked out I believe.

Expect a part out thread soon.

Alot of money wasted.

***TitaniumTT*** · 04-18-2011, 04:48 PM

Sooooo wait.... you're going to scrap both of them? Didn't someone say that in the beginning?

Sorry to hear man.... that really sucks.. good looking car. I don't understand though... salvage title maybe? Or, in CT anyway, if you store a car on your property for 90 days, it CAN be titled to you regardless. They do this for people that skip out on mechanics/bodyshop bills etc etc. Maybe try that route?

djmtsu · 04-18-2011, 07:51 PM

!!!!!STOP THE PRESSES!!!!!

I just found out this afternoon that there is a way to get the documents I need to title the 1984 here in TN.

All it is going to cost me is a half day off work, and $1 cash.

AND! The black one should be resolved as well. The guy I got it from just got the title today, and is going to mail it to me tomorrow.

So things have kinda done a 180 since I posted this.

The Rotary Gods are looking out for me.

FerociousP · 04-18-2011, 09:51 PM

aww, I wanted to see you buy ANOTHER car....

My5ABaby · 04-18-2011, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FerociousP

aww, I wanted to see you buy ANOTHER car....

Give it a week.

03-17-2011, 08:19 PM	#32
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	That may be true, but I have a $$$ budget. Let me borrow the whole system for a while, see if I like it __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-20-2011, 12:37 PM	#33
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Well, got the axles swapped out and the rear springs are in. One issue. I can't put the BBS's on yet. The stock wheel bolts are too short for the hub thickness of the BBS wheels. They don't even reach through the wheels, much less have thread to go into the rotor. I can't seem to find extended wheel bolts anywhere. Any ideas???? __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-20-2011, 01:47 PM	#34
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	http://www.rockshore.uk.com/bimecc-w...gths-163-p.asp http://www.mazdatrix.com/getprice.as...m=04-7902-0000 ur welcome __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

03-21-2011, 12:12 PM	#35
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	New booster and master cylinder on the way. Found a really good stud kit for the wheels. Turns out the company is local to where I grew up!! Ordered a full stud kit and a set of lug nuts, black anodized. Got a REALLY good deal too. If anyone wants tires, wheels, studs, lugs, adapters, whatever give them a shot! www.gearworksmfg.com __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-23-2011, 12:48 PM	#36
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Wheel studs arrived! MSD arrived! Brake Booster with new MC arrived! Holley Blue pump and regulator arrived! Parts are coming together. I'll be working on it this weekend. Studs and nutz __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-28-2011, 01:44 PM	#37
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Nothing got done this weekend. The weather did not cooperate at all, and with the Cosmo and all its spare parts in the garage, there is not a whole lot of room to work all around the FB. I did order some more bits for the interior from Mazda. Its amazing how much they still have available, and how cheap it actually is. Nearly everything I got cheaper than people are selling used! I also locked down a glass moonroof. More to come.... __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

03-29-2011, 06:47 AM	#38
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Picked up an RB Muffler from Billy. This weekend is looking good to work on the FB. I sure could use some help though, time is running out. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-05-2011, 12:09 PM	#39
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Studs are in, wheels are on. 'New' gauge cluster in. New ignition switch assembly in New headlight/combo switch in New OEM steering column surrounds in. New booster/master cylinder in Still have to: bleed brakes strip emissions install Holley carb/pump/regulator install RB muffler Wire in MSD for direct fire install FMOC install some more interior bits install gauges install front springs No time for paint I also think I should replace the radiator. The previous owner decided that JB weld fixes everything! Here is a shitty pic from my phone. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-05-2011, 12:29 PM	#40
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04-18-2011, 10:16 AM	#41
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Bad news. Title issues are not going to be worked out I believe. Expect a part out thread soon. Alot of money wasted. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-18-2011, 04:48 PM	#42
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Sooooo wait.... you're going to scrap both of them? Didn't someone say that in the beginning? Sorry to hear man.... that really sucks.. good looking car. I don't understand though... salvage title maybe? Or, in CT anyway, if you store a car on your property for 90 days, it CAN be titled to you regardless. They do this for people that skip out on mechanics/bodyshop bills etc etc. Maybe try that route? __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

04-18-2011, 07:51 PM	#43
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	!!!!!STOP THE PRESSES!!!!! I just found out this afternoon that there is a way to get the documents I need to title the 1984 here in TN. All it is going to cost me is a half day off work, and $1 cash. AND! The black one should be resolved as well. The guy I got it from just got the title today, and is going to mail it to me tomorrow. So things have kinda done a 180 since I posted this. The Rotary Gods are looking out for me. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

04-18-2011, 09:51 PM	#44
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	aww, I wanted to see you buy ANOTHER car.... __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

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