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  • 2 months later...

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.

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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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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.

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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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