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Old Dec 3, 2006 | 03:18 PM
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very nice work. Going to be sweet when finished
No doubt.

Cant wait to see it.
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Old Dec 4, 2006 | 08:48 AM
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Well I am picking up parts for a swap just like this right now

As for RX7 rollers... where are you getting yours????
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 11:42 AM
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i got mine from Rotor Sports racing. It was a ok deal I found out was used for a parts car and I had to hunt parts back down. Just got to look around on sites.

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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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...in for the eye-candy... and the final product!
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Old Dec 5, 2006 | 10:34 PM
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I will not disappoint!!!!
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Old Dec 27, 2006 | 12:24 AM
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I can't wait to see it!

:-) neil
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 06:45 PM
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ok now that the holidays are over its back to work Expect to see more guys!!!!!
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:01 PM
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nice setup man!
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Old Jan 3, 2007 | 08:08 PM
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thats gonna be one bad bish
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Old Jan 14, 2007 | 03:02 PM
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ok guys just a little update but no pics sorry. I had to send my Sub-frame back to Hinson for it to be re welded. Mine was one that was made during the time period of his little recall he posted about. so I'm playing the waiting game till it gets back.
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Old Jan 20, 2007 | 03:33 PM
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Back to work guy's I got something for ya.



I got my bushings in this week so I'm here putting them in. As I was bead blasting things when I found something I really dont like, take a look at these pics of the inside wheel bearing race. This is part of the hub.



Take a look at the the parts that I circled in red!

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Now take a look at the lower ball joint see the mark on the inside.

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So what do you guys think would cause this lol.



ok well here in the upper A-arm with new bushings and before I got the new ball joint boot on it.

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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:45 PM
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I finished up this weekend with getting the front all back together and the car back on the ground next weekend I will be putting in the rear bushings. Untill next time!!!!!
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 09:51 PM
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Thats gonna be a excellent ride when you are finished..fast and light....Keep up the progress reports man....
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Old Jan 21, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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This is looking great man! Glad to see you are taking your time and paying attention to detail and the little things. Its gonne be such a great feeling when you get it all lined out the way you want it!
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Old Jan 22, 2007 | 08:52 AM
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Good job.All of the time and effort will be well worth it.
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 07:39 PM
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They look like nylon bushes, are you turning/lathing your own?

Definitely buying a bead/sand blaster now !
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:16 PM
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Nope these are Delrin Bushings. I did not make this set, there is a Group Buy for them on www.rx7club.com I got in on it, well worth it!!! The sand blaster is the best tool in the shop right now.

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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Sabre002
Nope these are Delrin Bushings. I did not make this set, there is a Group Buy for them on www.rx7club.com I got in on it, well worth it!!! The sand blaster is the best tool in the shop right now.

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Ah cool, i'll make my own when the time comes
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 09:26 PM
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dude this is an awesome build up! do you go to UNC Charlotte?

you need to bring that thing out to the UNCC Horsepower Addicts meet sometime!
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Old Jan 24, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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niiiice! i really should stick an 8 in my FC, but the damn rotory engine is sooooo different! lol man i cant wait for you to finish this bitch, you'll have to make a build up video so we can save it
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