Whizbang's RX-2

Whizbang · 07-22-2013, 06:43 AM

thanks Brian. Wait til you see the color thats picked out.

Whizbang · 07-24-2013, 11:47 AM

This color!

leknaw · 07-24-2013, 03:17 PM

Great job so far! Digg the color big time!!!

Whizbang · 07-28-2013, 09:47 PM

Busy weekend working on the claptrap. Started boxing the frame i had to clearance for the FC subframe. I learned I hate welding upside down. Like, a lot.

Started stitching up the engine bay, which proved a pain. Lots of rust to contend with. Steering clearanced in the frame rail, but a little rust to remove forward of the cut. so i need to work on that still.

Then found one of my FB overskin templates, so i modified the Rx2 top to be an Rx7 for obvious reasons. Need to find the other one to the do the driver's side. I also might go ahead and smooth over the welds so it looks nicer. But OCD.

djmtsu · 08-01-2013, 07:00 AM

Since you had to build 'outriggers' to mount the FC subframe on the RX-2, I wonder how close to 'bolting in' it would be on my Cosmo. I think the Cosmo might actually be too wide.

Hmmmmmmmmm

Whizbang · 08-01-2013, 08:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Since you had to build 'outriggers' to mount the FC subframe on the RX-2, I wonder how close to 'bolting in' it would be on my Cosmo. I think the Cosmo might actually be too wide.

Hmmmmmmmmm

give me the the dimensions inside to insde and outside to outside and Ill be able to give you an idea.

Whizbang · 08-01-2013, 08:28 AM

I need to get my hands on coilovers to get this car rolling around. The FB spring on FC strut hits the Rx-2 spring tunnel.

djmtsu · 08-01-2013, 12:26 PM

I'll do some measuring tonight after work!

djmtsu · 08-01-2013, 06:58 PM

Looks like 27" from center to center of the front rails.

That sound right?

Whizbang · 08-06-2013, 06:10 PM

scored a set of shitty ebay coilover things from the pull a part which will allow me to get the car rolling around until i can afford coilovers for it!

Whizbang · 08-06-2013, 06:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Looks like 27" from center to center of the front rails.

That sound right?

So i can't find my tape measure....

I'll keep looking.

chibikougan · 08-07-2013, 12:22 AM

Haha damnit that happens to me all the time. So I bought 5 someone already stole 3 of them.

The only person I know who loses his tape more then anyone ever. My Pah!!!!

I am totally going to scream Pahhhh! Like Khan! When I see him tommorow.

Whizbang · 08-07-2013, 08:58 AM

Ran into some clearance issues with the engine. Got... creative

Whizbang · 08-08-2013, 04:07 PM

in preparation for the move i had to get the car rolling. So here she is rolling! using some ghetto over sleeves until I get coilovers, and without the fenders since I had clearance issues with the giant FC tires I have.

There is a motor hiding in there too, but I'm not happy with using the stock FC mounts as it sits way too far back.

GySgtFrank · 08-08-2013, 05:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Whizbang

There is a motor hiding in there too, but I'm not happy with using the stock FC mounts as it sits way too far back.

I do believe you're going to need some flares with that.

You'll probably need a wider rear axle to bring the back tires out to the same track width too.

Before you move the engine, put it on some scales to check your weight balance. The FCs had it so far back to give them a 50/50 weight distribution. I'd bet it probably helps an RX-2 in the same way.

07-22-2013, 06:43 AM	#31
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07-24-2013, 11:47 AM	#32
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	This color! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

07-24-2013, 03:17 PM	#33
leknaw Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: GA iTrader: (1) Posts: 81 Rep Power: 17	Great find! Great job so far! Digg the color big time!!!

07-28-2013, 09:47 PM	#34
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	Busy weekend working on the claptrap. Started boxing the frame i had to clearance for the FC subframe. I learned I hate welding upside down. Like, a lot. Started stitching up the engine bay, which proved a pain. Lots of rust to contend with. Steering clearanced in the frame rail, but a little rust to remove forward of the cut. so i need to work on that still. Then found one of my FB overskin templates, so i modified the Rx2 top to be an Rx7 for obvious reasons. Need to find the other one to the do the driver's side. I also might go ahead and smooth over the welds so it looks nicer. But OCD. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

08-01-2013, 07:00 AM	#35
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Since you had to build 'outriggers' to mount the FC subframe on the RX-2, I wonder how close to 'bolting in' it would be on my Cosmo. I think the Cosmo might actually be too wide. Hmmmmmmmmm __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

08-01-2013, 08:28 AM	#37
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	I need to get my hands on coilovers to get this car rolling around. The FB spring on FC strut hits the Rx-2 spring tunnel. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

08-01-2013, 12:26 PM	#38
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	I'll do some measuring tonight after work! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

08-01-2013, 06:58 PM	#39
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Looks like 27" from center to center of the front rails. That sound right? __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

08-06-2013, 06:10 PM	#40
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	scored a set of shitty ebay coilover things from the pull a part which will allow me to get the car rolling around until i can afford coilovers for it! __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

08-07-2013, 08:58 AM	#43
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	Ran into some clearance issues with the engine. Got... creative __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

08-08-2013, 04:07 PM	#44
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	in preparation for the move i had to get the car rolling. So here she is rolling! using some ghetto over sleeves until I get coilovers, and without the fenders since I had clearance issues with the giant FC tires I have. There is a motor hiding in there too, but I'm not happy with using the stock FC mounts as it sits way too far back. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook