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Old Aug 6, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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Excellent. Well I will find out today!
Old Aug 7, 2011 | 05:41 PM
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Yes, very easy. 3 bolts on either side, then about 12 that wrap around the back. Took 15 minutes because I didn't have power tools.

Got some stuff done yesterday, good progress.

Stuck on a seized control arm bolt so gonna have to play with that a bit. Still need to replace the upper control ball joint on both sides. Once that is done I have to run a brake line on the rear subframe that broke when I removed it, and clean up the grim. Then the subframes should be done. Although I still have to assemble my RX7 LSD and mount it to the subframe (going to try and put the diff in the subframe before I install the subframe.. this could be fail.

Before I put the subframes back I am going to paint the engine bay. Most likely a dark grey color. Once that is done I can install the subframe and work installing all new brake lines. Going to reroute them more efficiently in the engine bay. Then install all new SS brake lines going to the calipers. Reinstall the disc brakes, calipers, and wheels and then I've got myself a roller again

Trying to get to this point in the next 3 months, which judging by my funds and time is realistic.

Once it gets to roller status, I can fit the engine and drivetrain and begin to put together the custom harness. That I forsee taking many many hours. At some point while doing that I'm gong to build MS. Once the harness is done I should be good to go! I'm hoping for that to be the last part.

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Old Aug 7, 2011 | 11:09 PM
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So what type of condition is the softtop in?

Are you planning on running ms3x?
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:30 AM
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remove the seats and the center console, if nots already done!
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:40 AM
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Originally Posted by absRTP
remove the seats and the center console, if nots already done!
Already done

Only 1 seat going back in. No console, probably some sort of custom guage setup.
Old Aug 8, 2011 | 06:41 AM
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Originally Posted by shuiend
So what type of condition is the softtop in?

Are you planning on running ms3x?
Soft top was in okay condition. Usuable. Nothing I'd make someone pay money for.

I just picked up a MS1. Don't need anything fancy. Going to keep this car stock.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 11:47 AM
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Got the MS!

Need to rebuild the Diff ASAP now!
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 03:32 PM
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Concerning the softtop, would you be willing to sell the front part, that connects to the top of the windshield? I wanna get the Gstring top eventually so having an extra one of these will come in handy.
Old Aug 15, 2011 | 04:26 PM
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^Show picture.
Old Aug 16, 2011 | 05:08 PM
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I forgot my camera at the shop so no pictures today. But I got A LOT done.

Everything was removed from the engine bay and interior... EVERYTHING.

Engine bay painted.

Subframe fully assembled (minus rotors).

Subframe installed.

Cleaned shop.

This weekend I will probably not get much done... probably prep the interior for paint. I need to purchase some stuff and I've used up my monthly allowance for car parts already



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