rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted January 22, 2017 I agree - the rear panel looks killer. I have a complete rx2 beaver panel, lights and garnish that will remain a wall hanging for now, as it's likely I keep this look. The auto badge haha yea.....I need to double side tape the garnish on and this particular one has all the pins in tact on the back. My mate has another one with no pins, so I probably will get that as I'm loathed to cut the pins if someone else can use the original un-messed with one. 6 of us bought a tyre machine and balancer last week - this will be stashed in a mates shed and should save us loads on trye changing etc. That and earn us beer money for letting others use it. Some tyre places charge like wounded bulls for tyre removal/fitting. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldrx7 7,346 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 Yep the 616 rear lights / garnish FTW. surely the 616 coupe would be one of the rarer piston'd mazda's around? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi808 10,607 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 There is a guy on the North Shore who restored one. Keeping the 4 banger and 4x4 ride height. It's probably the only stock 616 coupe in NZ that's currently running and road legal? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted January 23, 2017 this one right 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted February 19, 2017 Riiight - now that RE union and the nats are done and dusted, I'm able to cobble together manpower to help piece together the sled. Just a couple more engine bay coats remaining and then we can get the front end in. Diff should be in this week 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabuzz 1,359 Report post Posted February 21, 2017 Bolts available from "Key West" in Henderson - easy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted February 21, 2017 I picked up some hi tensile bolts and 'cone lock' nuts. The guy told me there is no need for spring washers if you use 'cone lock' nuts? Anyone know if this is the case and if they are all good, can the 'cone lock' nuts be removed without compromising the 'cone lock' properties? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rembrandt 29 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Engine bay looks like it came out well. I guess the front end is going in next? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted March 8, 2017 Yea - next steps... Front struts, steering, sway bar and arms in = rolling extend oil pick up and then I can put the sump on. Then box and this all can be mounted in the car. Plenty more things to do also...stress Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted March 12, 2017 FINALLY it's rolling happy happy joy joy 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted April 9, 2017 the 13b is in the hole...happy as! 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rembrandt 29 Report post Posted June 22, 2017 How is progress going on your coupe? 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morkster 1,301 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Sounds good, real good. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted January 18, 2018 Cheers man. It’s angry as. Keen as for an exhaust so the neighbours all don’t hate me more than the already do. Super close for a sneaky drive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yoeddynz 15,278 Report post Posted January 20, 2018 Mean pulse bro. So whens it coming down to the better island? Go for some hoons on Takaka hill! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 Keen as for a roadie one day mate. That Takaka hill is gagging for it need vin cert and compliance. Hopefully I have done everything right and it should not be too much of a mission. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted January 21, 2018 On 22 June 2017 at 15:18, rembrandt said: How is progress going on your coupe? It's alive. Brake lines in and all plumbed up. Few wiring niggles to sus and the hood lining will be put in soon. Then the screens. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted March 17, 2018 Sooo.... Auckland Balancing is finishing off my drive shaft next week and balancing it up. New slip yolk and UJs. my seats both front and back are getting trimmed now and I've blasted and painted the rails. Just need to paint the side mechanisms when I get them back. car is 97% dynamatted and the new roof lining is here, i bought a new rx2 steering knuckle, as the old one looked terrible in the engine bay - that's here this week coming too. looks like I might have an rx2 coupe exhaust to bolt on soon from a mates car... Watch this space. fun times, almost time to book in the cert 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rivalrx 1,273 Report post Posted June 8, 2018 the d shaft is all in brakes bled and clutch is primed all of my seats have returned and are looking great. I,d say 8/10 job however for $1800 for all incl the material, Im not complaining as pretty much all other places quoted were into the $3500 region and I ain.t loaded. I am struggling with the hood lining at the mo and once that is in, I can get the front and rear screens in place once and for all The RX2 coupe exhaust I got off my mate needed some finessing to make fit - my coupe was a piston and has the sunken wheel well which the rx2 doesnt have. thus meaning the rear 3 inch section needed a re work and I needed a smaller length rear muffler- I also put in 2 additional resonators therefore it should prove not too loud....well close to the max limit anyway. I will have the d shaft loop all welded up and in place shortly too. It also needs another couple of hours on the wiring and then it.s interior in time. closer....closer 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oldrx7 7,346 Report post Posted June 11, 2018 Interior work aint cheap is it! 4 resonators in total plus the rear muffler? should shut it up good n proper Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
