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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As far as older cars come. I always thought that old Mazda's had pretty good boxes aye! A good position, positive feel, and a nice throw sya . Nothing compared to modern cars of today though! :roll: :lol: hahah.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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I must heat my garage and the shifter 20h to get good results with the sikaflex 221 i. After fitting also a new rubber mount for the box, all working like new when made some test drive now.

Especially the rear gear problem was fixed now. :lol: No gases inside anymore.
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The more weight the shorter the shifter :mrgreen:

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

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Very good work Thomas, it is now a Mk III Series 3 :clap: W(p
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Suspension WATTS Link Anti-Shear Bracket for 79-85's mounted. I must corrected the screw before.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Thomas would you recommend fitting this type of Watts link if the rest of the car was standard ?
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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A7RXY wrote: Tue Jan 26, 2021 9:03 am Thomas would you recommend fitting this type of Watts link if the rest of the car was standard ?
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I would recommend this type for more security if the centrifugal forces on your rear will be higher then standard or rust was a killer of your parts. So the two screw breaking on the road, you will need a new car i think.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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I agree with Thomas quite strongly there. Many of these cars have bent watts link studs aye. :shock:
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Any ideas where to get this link ?
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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https://www.mazdatrix.com/?s=Suspension ... +79-85%27s
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