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Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 5:45 pm
by Casey
Then, yesterday, the RX-8 OC hosted an Essex Drive and Lunch. The approx 1 hr 30 min drive started near Chelmsford and ended at the Jolly Sailor pub in Heybridge Basin, near Maldon, where some lovely food was consumed (the carvery roast was very popular!). Not all cars were captured in this picture (pub car park), we had a total of 7 cars in the convoy (6 rotarys). The weather was fine and it was a very enjoyable few hours in excellent company.
Ian Mothersole took along KIMI 2, so 2 FB's in this gathering
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Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Mon Oct 14, 2024 5:48 pm
by Casey
And, today, my car went in for it's last (legally required) MOT.
....which it passed with no advisories
Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 8:23 pm
by Casey
A small thing, but satisfying progress on a part I was about to throw away.
I thought this windscreen washer motor was beyond redemption as the rotor was rusted solid to the casing magnet. However, a soak for a few days in some rust remover solution did free up the rotor and I managed to get it apart, as in first pic.
After a bit of careful cleaning, all looks good. A lick of paint on the casing and I'll re-assemble, hopefully gaining a working motor again!
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Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Wed Oct 16, 2024 9:26 pm
by Hobbawobba
Those event pictures make me miss driving mine aye!
Awesome news on the MOT. I bet you can't wait until April for the 1984 cars to be exempt. I definitely can't, even if I won't be driving it
Interesting on the washer motor bro. Mine has always worked, but I keep thinking about finding a new motor, along with some fan style nozzles that would suit the car
Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Mon Oct 21, 2024 9:42 pm
by Casey
Just came across this and bought a couple of bottles to try. Had to buy it with that name
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Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Tue Oct 21, 2025 8:32 pm
by Casey
Wow, I hadn't realised how long it has been since I last posted in this topic!
Sadly. nothing much to report, my car has been to several events this past year and has never missed a beat.
She is now registered as an Historic Vehicle, so no tax and no compulsory MOT either.
However, I haven't had any time this year to look underneath, so I took my car in for an MOT today for peace of mind. I'm glad to report a clean pass, with no advisories
Picture taken at Rotorstock, Bicester back in July:
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Re: KIMI 3 - 1984 Series 3
Posted: Wed Oct 22, 2025 3:21 am
by Diesel747
Still looks sweet
