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Yeh for sure. I don't think I'll sell it, it would be more a swap for something else kinda deal ... but yeh, basically come back to the same conclusion as kiwi808 said above. Just the mental gymnastics I go through routinely about what I'd like to have vs what I've got, and keeping my expectations realistic. Would love a mildly modded 13b turbo, keeping somewhat quiet and subtle, but with a bit of go when wanted, and who knows, perhaps one day that'll happen, but that'd be years away if it does. As with most things, budget related would be the big hurdle.

Heat shrink cable tubing? Cheaper alternatives via ali etc. Doesn't really protect the wires like split tubing does, but can look tidier.

To be honest I wasn't 100% sure if I'd be searching for a counter weight in the future or not, or if the slush box cars ran one. I'd heard similar sharns but had never taken much notice as it's something that I never thought I'd be personally doing. But here we are! So that's a handy piece of info thanks. And yep I'll most likely end up with a 10lb flywheel from Green Bro's here in Tauranga, or at least find a tidy 2nd hand one floating around. Likewise with clutch, I've had un-sprung before, and not a fan, so will likely just get something standard / mild. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/mazda/engines/listing/5031624752?bof=dWy47aMI And cheers for the offer @shizzl when the time is right I'll let you know and see if that can work out.

Almost 2 years since the last update - I;m also battling the 3 to 3 1/2 year 'itch' I seem to get that makes me think about selling and trying something new. I've thought about it lots, and have had a few conversations with people about a swap + cash deals. Nothing has eventuated on that though. Any who ... I've picked up a gearbox, found it from a local guy which was awesome as it avoided travel or freight expense, and it came with gearbox mount, starter motor, slave cylinder, gear lever, clutch fork etc ... so more 'complete', which also saves a bit of $$ and time finding those smaller parts later down the track. That's the most expensive part of the conversion, now I'll look for a driveshaft (or gearbox end yoke to get fitted to my existing driveshaft), flywheel, clutch, master cylinder and lines etc. Not 100% when that'll occur but hoping I'll begin the actual conversion on the car next year sometime ... maybe, or at least have all the parts needed to begin. The garage at home isn't really suitable for the car to be on axel stands for potentially an extended timeframe, and neither is the storage place, so I'll likely take it up to Auckland to hopefully borrow some garage space. In the mean time I've been enjoying the car for the odd rotary event, Taupo in Feb this year, Palmerston North / Feilding in March, & Meremere in April. And hoping to make it along to a few more of these next year. Also, the car 'turns 40' in 2025, and the rego is cheaper!!! yay!

You probably don't want to put parcels on the parcel tray though - that'll add more weight to the back. But of course you'll have extra bricks or potting mix for the front to counter all those extra parcels.

Yellow? Gotta be a true tribute build right?

Trying to only stay local for painting? AC Refinishers in Tauranga is a good guy.

Can never have enough rx build threads on here, so please post it up when you get the chance. Wheels sounds awesome, and I don't think I've ever seen them on a rx2 before, well certainly not a NZ rx2. Very kewl!

Do you have a project thread? Keen to see pics of said rx2 and you've got me excited about these wheels.

Maybe if you were updating the cert for wheel swap or seats etc. But power upgrade would be a different kettle of fish.

@cletus is roughly in that area of AKL.

Good video of a 13B assembly - fast forward to 9.45 to see the huge big long bolts from one end to the other going in.

Didn't realise the 'fat' plate of a 20b is the same width as a housing. I learnt something new today.

Yeh no shortage of options being 5x114 ... No to 1 piece yeh buds ... please, just don't. If you want something affordable-ish go for some factory rims off something modern? FD wheels? Rx8 or mazda 6 to keep it in the mazda family. Mazdaspeed if you're open to spending cash ... Volk AV's often come up for sale. not a bad looking 3 piece wheel.

^ Is it an old car? When was it imported / registered in NZ?