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Post by jenkt on Apr 30, 2019 12:28:52 GMT
A quick introduction, Atlex linked my build thread about 18 months ago from roadster.net, I planned for a while to get an updated build thread for the car here, well I am finally here....
The car is a MK1 RS Limited, i purchased in 2016, initially just for the seats to go in the track car, I bought it without actually seeing it... once I got it home it was a fair bit better than i first thought...
And well i used it on the road for about a week before dry storing it and then taking it completely apart, looking back now it was a slight strange way to tackle such a project, and did loose momentum for a number of reason over the last 4 years or so, the most recent one being that of a build of a BRSCC race car over the winter of 2017/18 starting with a standard road car MK1 1600 and this took a fair bit of time, and now competing in the MK1 Championship.
Then more recently when there was some spare time over winter I had a shed built in the back garden as a place to rebuilt this RS. Well November 2018 it all kicked off again, then after getting engaged in March, I now plan to use it as a wedding car this July, so as you can imagine things need to speed up fairly quickly...
Apologies if any of you guys have seen this on other forums or my facebook page, if so hit back now...lol
That enough of waffle, time for some pics.
Pic of the basically bare shell is the new shed
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Post by jenkt on May 7, 2019 12:07:51 GMT
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Post by jenkt on May 7, 2019 12:19:51 GMT
Wow i worked out how to get the photos working.... I have this build ion other forums, but will update this in line with that one, for the reassembly Off for blasting  Over xmas had the body blasted here it is in epoxy paint on the spit  U-Pol raptor underside  Dampers and subframes in  Now, this was the Bank holiday progress at the end of April, engine in and all panels on  Off to paint we go  Back from paint on saturday 4th of may   |
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Post by wannabe on May 7, 2019 12:23:45 GMT
That is MINT  |
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Post by apextwin on May 7, 2019 13:24:39 GMT
VERY cool. Nice choice of dampers! Be interesting to follow this build. |
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Post by jenkt on May 7, 2019 14:03:40 GMT
VERY cool. Nice choice of dampers! Be interesting to follow this build. Thanks, its been an on going build for just under 5 years, but had 2 year break in between , while i was working on another project. Dampers came off an import Roadster, I also have some Mahura ones if I change my mind?  Thanks for the positive comments..... |
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Post by Zed. on May 7, 2019 15:40:18 GMT
NOT jealous obviously  as to suspension, I'd be biased to comment Rich. |
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Post by V6 on May 7, 2019 16:57:16 GMT
Lovely work. Something I plan to do in the future. Over a winter sometime. Will be a beauty when finished.
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Post by jenkt on May 16, 2019 6:56:04 GMT
Time for an update...... Was away all weekend at Cadwell park, and now looks like i have not many weekends free to get this finished before July, First up the dash is back in, with hopefully all the looms pulled through in the correct places...  Back to the brakes and clutch, some shiny HEL items to go on Decided on simple black braided lines with a clutch line shorter than the original made by HEL, that goes a more direct route  Rear brake caliper about to be installed, with a fresh looking brake line retainers that i forgot i had re electroplated. so this was a nice find.  And while searching I also found the handbrake brackets that go on the rear calipers, so much time is being spent sifting through boxes  New Mazda OEM hand brake cables, also didnt feel i could make the old one look fresh, so new ones it was  Once all installed, a new rear sub frame cross rear brake line was installed  Off topic, some fettling pics on the race car a cadwell  Followed by my brother who also compete in the MK1 champioship, getting some air, he was OK and we got him out in the next race, after replaing shock/wheels and front LH wishbone  |
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Post by Crumpets on May 16, 2019 11:25:38 GMT
This build is what everyone has aspirations to achieve and more.
Keep up the great work, look forward to seeing more as it progresses.
Crumpets
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Post by jenkt on Jun 12, 2019 9:45:30 GMT
Time for an update some good progress made although spending some time looking for parts I stored away 4 year ago’s is a challenge, some in the house attic, various rooms in the house and in a garage 4 miles from my house. It seems that I have lost a couple of boxes, of some components such as interior switches, coil pack and engine harness, Big thanks to Vindi Russel who is fairly local and has an Aladdin’s cave of MX5 parts. So time for some pics Starting with the very sort after seats – this was the actual reason I bought the car as I wanted them for my MK2 track car as they were a straight fit, but when viewing the car is was in a lot better state than expected, and a deal was done…  These have been dropped off to be recovered, due back next week. Also purchased some new seat belt straps that had to come from the US…  Staying within the interior, next was to starting fitting some parts, already I have fitted dash and carpet from a jasper Conran Mk2 which is a lot more plush and thicker. Searched through many boxes and found a selection of OEM Panasonic tape decks/cubby that I have bought over the last 3 years…  Heater panel, was change to this white one, so that had to go, new genuine facia purchased  Both the stereo and facia in place, with a nardi steering wheel (took me a long time to find one in good condition) I think I ended up buying around 6 to get this one. Plus the sunglasses holder in place…  To the back of the car, in the boot, dug tough my electroplates parts, found the fuel pipe clips and installed plus the battery componets (the wrong way around)   Plus the fuel rubber flap jobby in the boot.  Finally to the engine bay, due to not having the hose clamps / coil pack, I am working my way though methodically. OEM hoses – full set plus a new coolant reservoir  Refresh horns ready to go it  Powersteering is all installed, repainted the reservoir and a new cooling pipe as the original was in poor condition  The upgrade ford washer jets purchased and installed, struggling to find replacement hose the correct size though…  To the underside of the car, Racing beat full exhaust sytem in place, very nice bit if kit, no CAT and no silencer in the mid pipe, will be interesting to see how lud it is.   Worth a mention, an order from Japan, some stickers that I trialled an order to see what would turn up. The original Bilstein badge that came in the glove box of Bilstein equipped for the new owner to sticker where they wanted.  And some random pics to finish after the car had been detailed, and Raybrig headlight fitted, that have a blue tint suprisngly   Not long to go now, off to Le Mans this weekend for my stag doo, To Be Continued…… |
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Post by japanesewookie on Jun 15, 2019 20:13:50 GMT
this thing is just amazing, cant wait to see it completed and in the flesh
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Post by dickie on Jun 15, 2019 20:37:03 GMT
Well Done,
That's What I call a nut and bolt rebuild !!!
You will have a brand new car when you have finished which will be better than anything you could buy nowadays.
I hope you have got the correct track rod ends for your car. I had two sets imported from the USA.
Its going to be far better than my RS rebuild. Which will have the interior out of my old R Ltd
My shell was too good to take back to bare metal.
The car in my Avatar is my other RS which I found on a local garage forecourt and just had to buy it.
I wonder how many RS Ltd's are in the UK and how many have the correct wheels and seats.
The seats second hand are more money than I paid for the running car.
Keep up the great work.
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Post by jenkt on Jun 18, 2019 11:47:46 GMT
Well Done, That's What I call a nut and bolt rebuild !!! You will have a brand new car when you have finished which will be better than anything you could buy nowadays. I hope you have got the correct track rod ends for your car. I had two sets imported from the USA. Its going to be far better than my RS rebuild. Which will have the interior out of my old R Ltd My shell was too good to take back to bare metal. The car in my Avatar is my other RS which I found on a local garage forecourt and just had to buy it. I wonder how many RS Ltd's are in the UK and how many have the correct wheels and seats. The seats second hand are more money than I paid for the running car. Keep up the great work. Thanks Dickie, Yes I have the tweeked rod ends that were on the bilstein equipped cars, got them off a forum that a guy and bought two pairs when bringing them over from the US. I know crazy I'm the same what I paid for the car the seats alone are worth more now |
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Post by Whistler on Jun 18, 2019 12:14:03 GMT
Very nice build Jenkt.
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le sigh