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So I didn't end up using the rx7 shock insert, they do however fit the 323 strut, and would be useful for someone not wanting to shorten a 323 shock. Only if they're lowering the car 30-40mm though. Not short enough for my springs. I had myself confused for a bit when I compared the two shock types. I had them side by side and the shock shafts are the same length, but the rx7 shock body is shorter, so in theory if I was to space them up (see my paint diagram below), then there would be no benefit to using them (apart from price). Spacing them 'down' however, with a collar type spacer would work. However, after pulling out my struts and taking a look at the inserts in them, they looked / felt very new, so decided I may as well get them shortened, and sell the rx7 inserts to save myselft the hassle of shortening and making a spacer thing. (reserve met on trademe if you'd like to buy them lol). Had a mate shorten the 323 inserts for me to keep the springs nice n captive, wire wheeled the strut body, dusted them with some black paint, and got them back in the car the other night. Also replaced the rear shocks, cos why not. Have got new brake shoes, cylinders and pads, so will get around to doing that soon also. Will aim to get the car back on the ground the next few days, and hopefully wof time in the next week or two.

Two tone is sweet!

No idea at the moment - @madaz62 - I don't think he visit's too often. How much you want for your motor? I've sold it already for you.

My brother will be 13beeing his 626 in the next few months, so will flicking off his 2L and 5spd. Freight might be killer from Auckland though.

That exhaust is gonna be pretty loud? Looks nice though Shit that A pillar 'fix' is great!

Couldn't find a project discussion thread? Nice wagon! The mustard / matt yellow, wheels and lowering make it look choice!

sorted some 1" blocks in the back I've got some new rear shocks and new front inserts, I'm going to attempt to use s1/2 rx7 inserts, as they were about a 1/3 of the price of factory 323 ones. Have read that a small spacer is needed on the base of the strut, so will see if the internet is true or lies. Will also look at sorting some rear bump stops, as a previous owner has simply chopped the current ones off on a flat square angle, so that needs to be fixed. Wof has just run out, so will tutu about with the suspension over the next few months and aim for it to be back on the road for November.

Are you still southern based? Good work on the motor choice too!

+10 for rotary swap

I'm away next week, so won't make it

Looks sweet in that old pic slammed on the ZS’s, will be interesting to see it with them on with the flares

Awesome! great that you got a whole parts car too! Where in Canada did you find it?

Even @Yowzer puttered up in his shitty grey Tiida through the fog with his lights off at 55kph on the open road to Auckland

first meet up in ages! Was a bit late so sharns weren't as widely spread, but will try make it on time next time. Pics for proof there was some old cars there.

Yeh I was just presuming it'd be like it used to be ... 3rd Wednesday of the month

I'm easy for the location - used to be at Ellerslie Burger Fuel (there's a carpark behind burger fuel (Robert St, Ellerslie) on Hurst Street, up the ramp if its not raining and under cover if it is @shizzl Figured it's been a while - so would be good to get out n about next week.

Wednesday 17th June? Any Auckland folk keen on meeting at the Ellerslie carpark for a burger?

try find some factory or already cut springs - put them in and work out how low you want it - cut more to suit the ride height at the front you want. Then look at what has changed underneath the car - clearances, travel, angles etc. Figure out if this stuff is an easy fix and go from there.

If I had the money I would 100% be buying this over anything else for sale at the moment - TBH would rather this than a 808/3 coupe. If you had pics of it on modgies it'd sell quick / Did you ever end up with pics of it on the ground with the SSR jilbas?

Sold the modgies and found some nice n cheap wheels to put on for now - could do with a re-polish but I'll see if I can be bothered spending the time on them. Need to sort some front shocks as the springs aren't captive, and get a set of 1" blocks for the back.

Cheers guys, so basically depends on the wheel, won't know until you get someone that does know what they're doing to look at it.

Dredging up an old thread here - but just after a bit of advice / experience with anyone thats had mags re-drilled. I know @rivalrx had some SSR's done from 4x114 to 4x110, and I see that Pine Engineering list a few wheels on their webpage that they can re-drill, but some they cannot. Is it basically down to each style of mag wheel?

please keep the 1.4 badge on the back

Man, terrible luck with the cashie panel job ... it'll all be worth it in the end I'm sure. Many others would have just given up by now I'm sure.

Got the balljoints pressed in and tie rod ends greased up. Cleaned up a bit and painted some things underneath. Plus did some 90’s colour coding on the sway bar