RX3 PP

I apologise for some pics being on the piss. Final drive to fit the drivers window back in and fit the new trims and rubbers. It was a cold night last night just out of chch, but I knew I had a little of work left to do. So I fitted the drivers window back in along with the new trims and now is weather proof and quieter sitting in it with the engine running. Now is time to get the front guards repaired as they were rubbing on the tyres and now that the complete suspension has been raised about 15mm the problem

Is gone. Almost at the point where I can just enjoy it and drive it, although I don't think there comes a time when anyone is 100% happy with their car and there's always something that could be improved. Now all is needed is to get some miles on the engine as its only done about 900km since a complete buildup, to whom I thank a good mate Brian McCahon from Rotary Research with his assistance in helping me build the engine and supplying me with a lot of the parts needed to make this car what it is today.

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I'm not 100% sure sorry think was only rx3/808 coupe, I can ask him if you like

It has a metal strip in it and fits perfectly, boot real easy to close, john mentioned my lot I got may be the last as think he's been in hospital a lot lately.

I have been for a long time trying to sort out new rubber for the 3. After hearing so many bad stories about Phils rotaries and rare spares rubber kits for the rx3 coupe, I found a chap in Aus whom had some genuine factory brand new ones reproduced, so I got hold of John. a real likeable fella who is a real enthusiast. He supplied me with every single rubber part available for my car at under half the price of the kits that the above mentioned sell. These seals and trims fit amazingly well, like a hand in a glove. And at a fantastic price. I've attached some pics below. how nice is it not only to have a good paint but also to have the new rubbers to go with it.

After a bit of a break, decided it was time to get some badges on it, adding a Mazda, GT and Rotary Engine badge, also a steering wheel centre and although not savanna can do until I can find the surround somewhere in mates garage. I've had leaking rear brakes so sourced brand new wheel cylinders for $20 each and re lined the shoes, front discs were replaced with new ones, have also raised the suspension 1/2". Brand new complete rubber kit Is on the way from Aus as rare spares and Phils rotary ones are complete dog shit. Still got a lower door chrome trim to go on and some minor things. I guess it's never ending to a point.

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Shark fins will be in the pipeline of things to do as well as the chrome sill piece that gos under the door to meet the fins

Finally we searched a mates shed and found the radio knobs that went with the factory savanna radio. They still look like new and finish off that particular section of the car, have acquired GT badges and a Mazda boot badge which will go on soon.

Yep correct it does

Sitting on the open road in your RX3 with the window down and the sun shining, just driving because you feel like it, and people gorking at you like you are from a different planet... priceless!!!

Yeah the wife don't like it in our 3 coupe as the attention and stares makes her uncomfortable. I on the other hand love the car so I couldn't really care less. Gos with the territory of owning an early rx. One thing to remember is that they don't drive like a new car, depends a lot on individual setups so everyone is different, we have an altezza and it rides alot nicer than the 3. But you can't beat driving an old classic. Best bet to to bite the bullet and buy if you love the car, it's not like they are hard to sell and are only getting worth more sitting around. But personally if you want to hold real value buy a genuine 3.

If you need any badges I have a contact that has some rx2 stuff.

Great build m8, keep it up be worth it all down the track. I use escort metal polishers also not so much now now as I try and avoid building engines but they are prob the best in chch.

Oh wow, major flashback.

I remember that rx2 from back in the day, was it yours when it was pink and white ?

Was a bloody fast 2 if I remember right.

Yeah I built it up then sold it and brought it back and built the 12a full bridge that was in it.

Yeah you would get a lot of flak for it popwill but it's your car to do what you want with it, I've seen over the years nice road cars turned into race cars and drag cars etc. end of the day you have to live life the way you want and fuck everyone else. Be boring if everyone had identical cars. And I must say I think the rx2 coupe is probably close to one of the rarest rotarys around now. I had a nice sedan back in the day.

And this is why ive decided to build my RE Capella Coupe more orignal than modified, not that I would want to sell, but original sytled cars are gaining in dollars and will be more collectable than hardout modified ones in the future

Yeah exactly, is why I've got back to the original engine, carby, fan and basically everything. Not that I'm looking at selling at the moment but one day I will and the more original the better.

I dont think 40k is out of the question for the rx3

Agree 100%

Respray the factory colour and repainting the engine bay. Very rear in this condition though. Even has the original fuel tank cover. Probably not a bad buy at 30k but suspect might go close to 40k. Sadly becoming a car that only the rich can afford. If only we knew back then what we know now. We would have a shed full of 2's 3's and 4's.

Scary part is after acquiring this car the owner will probably need to restore the paint work, interior looks very nice, but I'd say you could spend another easy 10k to get it looking mint.