The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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spirit r wrote: Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:51 am I think you saw the nice wedding-car Motorsport BMW Z4 then. :lol:
Thomas .. I did not notice :oops: I've just gone back and had a look. A most suitable ride for sure :thumbup:
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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spirit r wrote: Thu Sep 17, 2020 9:51 am Tip: i like to laminate the decals before fitting them on the car. The are looking more shiny and get more longlifity.
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What method are you using to adhere the laminated decals to the bodywork?

Does the underbonnet temperatiure affect the laminationg materail and / or the decal itself?
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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KiwiDave wrote: Fri Sep 18, 2020 2:45 pm What method are you using to adhere the laminated decals to the bodywork?

Does the underbonnet temperatiure affect the laminationg materail and / or the decal itself?
I take douple-sided tape. Works good since 2013 and 40 000 km 12 A BP . Underbonnet temperature was sometimes very hot without any issue. Hope these helps Dave.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Spirit R still looking insanely clean Thomas, fair play. s(c)
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Chud wrote: Wed Oct 07, 2020 9:18 am Spirit R still looking insanely clean Thomas, fair play. s(c)
Fred's Garage was sold last year and Fred borrow me his polishing maschine.The "Flex" maschine winning the design award cause it polish with exender absolutely hologramm free and is only for high end polish.

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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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h[b[ h[b[ h[b[ h[b[ Wow! amazing finish Thomas..... stunning! s(c) s(c)

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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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That is impressive :thumbup:
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Sehr sehr glänzend Thomas W(p W(p
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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The more then 30 years old racing beat exhaust sounding more and more londer in these days Perhaps some to do with the bridgeport breath. I wanted to put of the muffler but not so easy when the car was lowered. BTW i shoot a good picture show you a cheap, functional and easy way center the rear axle put a new hole in the bodyshell. The mod working good since many years and save you the money buy adjustable panhard rods.
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The 30 years old exhaust seal sucks and i am surprised how good the parts are looking after more the 200000 km.
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These 30 years old exhaust seal sucks.Seems I must make my own now.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Thomas I have magnified the picture (X 50) and I can see a splash of dirt near the rear wheel also a spiders web next to Gearbox! :lol: :o :o

You must be tired after the Exhausting work!
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