Back in with an R3
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Back in with an R3
Hey folks!
I bought another 8 last weekend, after selling my first (55 plate 192) over five years ago at 99k.
I found an R3 with 35k on the clock, perfect start and idle. Couldn't believe my luck!
Just got it back from the tyre shop, as the tracking felt off and the tyres were bargain basement Sunitrac Focus 9000.
Four new Pirellis and it handles like a dream! It's amazing the difference new tyres make.
In for a full Mazda service next week as there's no service history.
The only issue I've found so far is that the steering is heavy and pulls left, I'll get the ground contacts cleaned up and grease the UJ, hopefully that's all it needs...
I bought another 8 last weekend, after selling my first (55 plate 192) over five years ago at 99k.
I found an R3 with 35k on the clock, perfect start and idle. Couldn't believe my luck!
Just got it back from the tyre shop, as the tracking felt off and the tyres were bargain basement Sunitrac Focus 9000.
Four new Pirellis and it handles like a dream! It's amazing the difference new tyres make.
In for a full Mazda service next week as there's no service history.
The only issue I've found so far is that the steering is heavy and pulls left, I'll get the ground contacts cleaned up and grease the UJ, hopefully that's all it needs...
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Re: Back in with an R3
Full Mazda service...?
I'd consider getting a specialist do the deed, personally!
Looks like a really nice and tidy R3!
I'd consider getting a specialist do the deed, personally!
Looks like a really nice and tidy R3!
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Re: Back in with an R3
Very nice,i do like the R3 in white,looks like you found a good one,best of luck with it
Get an MZ customs kit on her,you'd be the first one to have it in white
Get an MZ customs kit on her,you'd be the first one to have it in white
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Re: Back in with an R3
Echoing what Dan said, your nearest specialist is LC Rotary/Motorsport, get it over to them instead of Mazda
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Re: Back in with an R3
And probably a lot cheaper leaving you more to spend on fuelRay888 wrote:Echoing what Dan said, your nearest specialist is LC Rotary/Motorsport, get it over to them instead of Mazda
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Re: Back in with an R3
Or get Luke Murdoch on to it and spend zero on fuel ( he is mobile and only in Guildford)
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Re: Back in with an R3
Wow what a huge amount of advice, thanks!
Mazda service cancelled, booked in at LC Rotary! Looks to be about half the quoted price from Mazda
I'm loving the look of the white, especially with the R3 wheels. It's a shame the weather means it constantly looks dirty at the moment!
R.e. the body kit, any good UK importers? Not that I'm looking to spend any more money in the next few months. Tyres, service and tax cost me almost as much as the car
Mazda service cancelled, booked in at LC Rotary! Looks to be about half the quoted price from Mazda
I'm loving the look of the white, especially with the R3 wheels. It's a shame the weather means it constantly looks dirty at the moment!
R.e. the body kit, any good UK importers? Not that I'm looking to spend any more money in the next few months. Tyres, service and tax cost me almost as much as the car
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Re: Back in with an R3
Looking good.
Have a crystal white myself and they are real head turners.
Well done.
Have a crystal white myself and they are real head turners.
Well done.
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Re: Back in with an R3
I got mine from japanparts.com and whilst the kit was not overly expensive the shipping was almost as much as the kit Oh and don't forget the customs too...
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Re: Back in with an R3
If you want a fairly cheap, but pretty effective bodywork modification on an R3, consider getting the grille, foglight surrounds and front 'splitter' section painted in gloss black. I have it on mine and it looks awesome, but I can imagine it looking rather swish and sexy against the white!
Admittedly a friend did mine, so the cost was less than normal, but most places would be able to do it for a couple of hundred pounds, probably even less.
Admittedly a friend did mine, so the cost was less than normal, but most places would be able to do it for a couple of hundred pounds, probably even less.
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Re: Back in with an R3
Yeah I like that Dan,you could also get your headlights and tail lights modded too,there's a guy on here who's pretty handy at it
R3 GONE, FUN WHILE I HAD HER BUT NOW LOVING MY 25TH ANNIVERSARY MX5
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
Mods so far..
BBR 200 PACKAGE
COBRA " RACE " BACK BOX
MEISTER COILOVERS
KONIG HYPERGRAMS ( POLISHED LIP)
RACING BEAT ARB's ( FRONT AND REAR )
IL MOTORSPORTS STRUT BRACE AND ADJUSTABLE
DROPLINKS
Mods planned..
BBR STAGE 2 SUPERCHARGED
WILWOOD 6 POT BBK
FULL UNDRBODY SEAL
ATOTO HEAD UNIT
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Re: Back in with an R3
Yeah that looks lovely. Was considering a CF bonnet, wrapping those front components in CF vinyl would look awesome.
Should probably sort out the calipers first as they ruin the look from the side.
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Should probably sort out the calipers first as they ruin the look from the side.
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Re: Back in with an R3
Welcome back with an R3,Simon
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I am all paid up, just waiting for the flair!
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Re: Back in with an R3
Hi and simonweb. Good looking car you have there - feel free to come and show it off at the monthly Surrey and surrounding areas meet at Cobham - first Wednesday of every month viewtopic.php?f=99&t=59273
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I'm away for the April meet but will be coming in May. Handy it's so close, not really long enough to get the engine warm!
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Welcome to the club and congratulations on the purchase - crystal white is 100% the best colour (not that i'm biased or anything...)
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Re: Back in with an R3
The very first time we saw a Crystal White we were following Paul, coming off the A12 at the roundabout at Borham under sodium lights, and we both thought it was a Lightning Yellow with a fancy spoiler.
We were going to the Essex meet and it was most confusing when we pulled up in the carpark and looking for the LY, only to see a white 8 coming from the other side.
My '68 Alfa Romeo is white and I'd be tempted to get her sprayed Crystal White, as the pearl just adds that bit of zing.
We were going to the Essex meet and it was most confusing when we pulled up in the carpark and looking for the LY, only to see a white 8 coming from the other side.
My '68 Alfa Romeo is white and I'd be tempted to get her sprayed Crystal White, as the pearl just adds that bit of zing.
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Re: Back in with an R3
Dave!
You'll be fitting a set of 21" chrome wheels and an alligator skin dashboard next.
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She's a beauty. Really like the RE-A front grille. The only issue I have is no place to mount license plate, and tickets in my country are now super expensive for not having one.
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Specialist may also be able to reset the steering problem via the ecu it's often that and not something mechanical.
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Holy thread resurrection, guys! lol
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