Jesters Collection - Mazda 3MPS/RX8 R3/RX7/MINI Cooper S
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Soooooo the wait is almost over, purchase completed on the following....
2001 FD3S RX7 Type R Barthurst R
She is so beautiful, but I still have a bit of a wait before I can get her. She is off to CSK Automotive for full Dinitrol Clear treatment this Friday as the underside is very clean and I would like to keep it that way! Alarm and tracker have also been fitted.
So hopefully I get to actually pick her up in the next few weeks.
2001 FD3S RX7 Type R Barthurst R
She is so beautiful, but I still have a bit of a wait before I can get her. She is off to CSK Automotive for full Dinitrol Clear treatment this Friday as the underside is very clean and I would like to keep it that way! Alarm and tracker have also been fitted.
So hopefully I get to actually pick her up in the next few weeks.
Jester86 said:
Soooooo the wait is almost over, purchase completed on the following....
2001 FD3S RX7 Type R Barthurst R
She is so beautiful, but I still have a bit of a wait before I can get her. She is off to CSK Automotive for full Dinitrol Clear treatment this Friday as the underside is very clean and I would like to keep it that way! Alarm and tracker have also been fitted.
So hopefully I get to actually pick her up in the next few weeks.
2001 FD3S RX7 Type R Barthurst R
She is so beautiful, but I still have a bit of a wait before I can get her. She is off to CSK Automotive for full Dinitrol Clear treatment this Friday as the underside is very clean and I would like to keep it that way! Alarm and tracker have also been fitted.
So hopefully I get to actually pick her up in the next few weeks.
great choice, but more photos required!
Gilhooligan said:
Love those orange Mx5s (only good colour the new ones come in imo) but a yellow RX-7 is definitely a worthy replacement!
Great fleet.
Thanks! She was a good car the MX5, but I definitely made the right decision to sell as it enabled me to get the RX7! Great fleet.
trails said:
that is super clean...the underside is ridiculous!
I will almost feel bad getting it dirty....almost. With the underside getting protected, i'll probably get her detailed then she will be used as a car should. Except during the winter months where she won't really go out and about except on nice (hopefully salt free) days. Fantastic, looks great! Yellow is my favourite colour for FDs.
The post-96 cars have a fair few improvements I think, and getting one that hasn't been messed-around with is a good start. (Many have been spoilt by poor or ill-judged mods).
Do you know if it's ever had an engine rebuild? Mileage? Any service history? But looks really really good.
What are your plans for it?
I recommend https://fdoc.co.uk/ for info, and Rotor Torque if you want any engine fixes or tuning doing.
I've had my FD for almost exactly nine years, and find it hard to let go of due to the combination of speed, handling, looks, and the fact that it's such an iconic slice of peak JDM.
The post-96 cars have a fair few improvements I think, and getting one that hasn't been messed-around with is a good start. (Many have been spoilt by poor or ill-judged mods).
Do you know if it's ever had an engine rebuild? Mileage? Any service history? But looks really really good.
What are your plans for it?
I recommend https://fdoc.co.uk/ for info, and Rotor Torque if you want any engine fixes or tuning doing.
I've had my FD for almost exactly nine years, and find it hard to let go of due to the combination of speed, handling, looks, and the fact that it's such an iconic slice of peak JDM.
Cheers samoht!
I would hazard a guess that she has had a rebuild as the compression numbers were very good 8.6 front rotor 8.8 rear rotor
59k miles, grade 4 import, the service history is not the most comprehensive, probably the worst aspect of the car but the overall condition and compression numbers were so good that I am sure it has been carried out well. Stu from Rotor Torque did the compression test and she has had a boost solonoid or 2 replaced by them as it was playing up.
Plans are to keep her relatively OEM+. RacingBeat backbox or TGS to maintain the dual tip, maybe a cheeky autoexe carbon induction setup from rhdjapan. Wheels are something I may look at, but would remain 17s and something suitably complimentary I think. But as we all know things can end up getting carried away! Am aware that cooling system upgrades are also a very smart move.
I have signed up to fdoc as well! Been a top lurker for a while now.
I would hazard a guess that she has had a rebuild as the compression numbers were very good 8.6 front rotor 8.8 rear rotor
59k miles, grade 4 import, the service history is not the most comprehensive, probably the worst aspect of the car but the overall condition and compression numbers were so good that I am sure it has been carried out well. Stu from Rotor Torque did the compression test and she has had a boost solonoid or 2 replaced by them as it was playing up.
Plans are to keep her relatively OEM+. RacingBeat backbox or TGS to maintain the dual tip, maybe a cheeky autoexe carbon induction setup from rhdjapan. Wheels are something I may look at, but would remain 17s and something suitably complimentary I think. But as we all know things can end up getting carried away! Am aware that cooling system upgrades are also a very smart move.
I have signed up to fdoc as well! Been a top lurker for a while now.
Excellent, sounds like you're starting RX-7 ownership from the best possible position. Boost solenoids are a very common problem and not that costly, just need someone like Stu who knows what he's doing.
Cooling mostly depends on usage, I think they need quite significant cooling mods for full-on trackday use, but if you're staying on the road or only dipping your toe in with a couple of laps at a time on track, can get away with near stock, depending on the weather.
It appears the Type R Bathurst you've got is rather a good spec, with the Type R getting the revised abraidable-housing turbos for 280hp.
It looks to me like your car's on its original 16" wheels, it's confusing as the 99-spec cars came with 16 and 17 inch wheels of near-identical design, depending on model. You also look to have a set of Advan AD08R tyres, which are pretty good, assuming they're not too aged/sun-worn - I have these and they're pretty good, certainly ample grip for the chassis.
Cheeky pic of my 96 car at Blyton, on (recoloured) OEM 17s
Cooling mostly depends on usage, I think they need quite significant cooling mods for full-on trackday use, but if you're staying on the road or only dipping your toe in with a couple of laps at a time on track, can get away with near stock, depending on the weather.
It appears the Type R Bathurst you've got is rather a good spec, with the Type R getting the revised abraidable-housing turbos for 280hp.
Brian Long's book said:
"at the end of August 2001, Mazda announced a 500-off limited edition model - the Bathurst R. Based on the Type R, with its excellent power-to-weight ratio, it featured adjustable dampers, and carbonfibre-style handbrake and gearlever, plus a number of cockpit trim pieces (including the dash centre panel, centre console, power window switch surround and storage compartment cover on the driver's side), in the same material to add to the sporty feel inside. Available in Pure White, Innocent Blue Mica and Sunburst Yellow (the latter unique to the limited edition model) and sporting custom decals, it was priced at 3,398,000 yen."
(book https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1904788033/ )It looks to me like your car's on its original 16" wheels, it's confusing as the 99-spec cars came with 16 and 17 inch wheels of near-identical design, depending on model. You also look to have a set of Advan AD08R tyres, which are pretty good, assuming they're not too aged/sun-worn - I have these and they're pretty good, certainly ample grip for the chassis.
Cheeky pic of my 96 car at Blyton, on (recoloured) OEM 17s
Bright Halo said:
That looks amazing!
Great find.
Thank you! Great find.
samoht said:
Excellent, sounds like you're starting RX-7 ownership from the best possible position. Boost solenoids are a very common problem and not that costly, just need someone like Stu who knows what he's doing.
Cooling mostly depends on usage, I think they need quite significant cooling mods for full-on trackday use, but if you're staying on the road or only dipping your toe in with a couple of laps at a time on track, can get away with near stock, depending on the weather.
It appears the Type R Bathurst you've got is rather a good spec, with the Type R getting the revised abraidable-housing turbos for 280hp
It looks to me like your car's on its original 16" wheels, it's confusing as the 99-spec cars came with 16 and 17 inch wheels of near-identical design, depending on model. You also look to have a set of Advan AD08R tyres, which are pretty good, assuming they're not too aged/sun-worn - I have these and they're pretty good, certainly ample grip for the chassis.
I'll have to double check re the wheel size! But it does look like they are the 16's! I've never really had Advans before, I may look at changing to Michelins next year, I run them on all of my other cars. But will give the Advans a fair crack.Cooling mostly depends on usage, I think they need quite significant cooling mods for full-on trackday use, but if you're staying on the road or only dipping your toe in with a couple of laps at a time on track, can get away with near stock, depending on the weather.
It appears the Type R Bathurst you've got is rather a good spec, with the Type R getting the revised abraidable-housing turbos for 280hp
It looks to me like your car's on its original 16" wheels, it's confusing as the 99-spec cars came with 16 and 17 inch wheels of near-identical design, depending on model. You also look to have a set of Advan AD08R tyres, which are pretty good, assuming they're not too aged/sun-worn - I have these and they're pretty good, certainly ample grip for the chassis.
I wanted one of the last RX7's, with Spirit R's being even more crazily priced this one was pretty much perfect. Great colour with the adjustable dampers and carbon interior pieces setting it apart. I look forward to it being an absolute money sink!
Japveesix said:
Nice update with the RX-7, that colour on that car is just about perfect.
I do love a bit of colour, even my wife couldn't veto the RX7 as the yellow really does suit it.Fleet update:
Mazda 3 MPS has returned from having the following work:
1. CST4 Turbo fitted.
2. Corksport catted downpip fitted.
3. Corksport recirc fitted.
4. Oil & filter, brake fluid change and spark plugs done.
My usual garage, who have been great as always, had a bit of a pig getting the old downpipe off and noticed that the heat shielding had basically perished and was looking terrible (that foil covered felt stuff that seems to be everywhere was in bits). They kindly heat wrapped my downpipe so the old bits could be removed. They also broke the lambda trying to get it out of the stock downpipe....it sheared off....inside the downpipe
But that was the only unexpected extra cost.
I have done about 40 miles so far on the base map and have started the logging process through the COBB Accessport, with only a WOT log in 4th gear still to get. Have been keeping my beady eyes on the guages and coolant temp, boost and knock retard all seem to be happy. At the moment the delivery is extremely old school, nothing until 3k RPM then all hell brakes loose and she comes on strong all the way to the redline! I am sure with further mapping tweaks this will all change as we find out how she is performing. The exhaust changes have definitely raised the noise, with a little bit more boom down at 2k RPM but on a cruise at 70/80 MPH up at 3k RPM she is perfectly fine, can still listen to music and have a conversation. So overall quite happy!
The RX7 has been off to CSK and had Dinitrol Clear applied liberally and Chris commented that she was extremely clean underneath to start with. Here are a few cheeky photos from them.
Now all I need to do is sort pick up. As she is ready to go. Very excited!
Mazda 3 MPS has returned from having the following work:
1. CST4 Turbo fitted.
2. Corksport catted downpip fitted.
3. Corksport recirc fitted.
4. Oil & filter, brake fluid change and spark plugs done.
My usual garage, who have been great as always, had a bit of a pig getting the old downpipe off and noticed that the heat shielding had basically perished and was looking terrible (that foil covered felt stuff that seems to be everywhere was in bits). They kindly heat wrapped my downpipe so the old bits could be removed. They also broke the lambda trying to get it out of the stock downpipe....it sheared off....inside the downpipe
But that was the only unexpected extra cost.I have done about 40 miles so far on the base map and have started the logging process through the COBB Accessport, with only a WOT log in 4th gear still to get. Have been keeping my beady eyes on the guages and coolant temp, boost and knock retard all seem to be happy. At the moment the delivery is extremely old school, nothing until 3k RPM then all hell brakes loose and she comes on strong all the way to the redline! I am sure with further mapping tweaks this will all change as we find out how she is performing. The exhaust changes have definitely raised the noise, with a little bit more boom down at 2k RPM but on a cruise at 70/80 MPH up at 3k RPM she is perfectly fine, can still listen to music and have a conversation. So overall quite happy!
The RX7 has been off to CSK and had Dinitrol Clear applied liberally and Chris commented that she was extremely clean underneath to start with. Here are a few cheeky photos from them.
Now all I need to do is sort pick up. As she is ready to go. Very excited!
Nice! Glad you've got the rust-protection done. Tbh these seem to be nothing like as rust-prone as say MX-5s, so with it starting in such good condition and being protected, you'll probably be ok for a good while.
I remember getting mine in November. I'd spent quite a few teenage years playing the original Need for Speed, which had a yellow FD as one of the nine playable cars. I just remember settling into the drive back from Nottingham, heading down the motorway with the bright autumn leaves on both sides, looking at the big tacho in front of me and the peaks of the front wings rising beyond, and thinking it was so much like driving Autumn Valley Speedway on the game, that exact same in-car view.
Have fun, I bet the yellow looks even better in person than in the pics!
Volare said:
blo*dy hell you weren't kidding, that is mint under there. Lovely car bet that was a pretty penny!
It is definitely expensive for a 20 year old Mazda, as my wife would like to think. But with JDM values being extremely good and even a few years ago when I was talking to Torque GT about importing a late FD they were saying it was going to be mid £30k at least. It was priced fairly in my opinion, with the hope value gets retained in the coming years.samoht said:
Nice! Glad you've got the rust-protection done. Tbh these seem to be nothing like as rust-prone as say MX-5s, so with it starting in such good condition and being protected, you'll probably be ok for a good while.
I remember getting mine in November. I'd spent quite a few teenage years playing the original Need for Speed, which had a yellow FD as one of the nine playable cars. I just remember settling into the drive back from Nottingham, heading down the motorway with the bright autumn leaves on both sides, looking at the big tacho in front of me and the peaks of the front wings rising beyond, and thinking it was so much like driving Autumn Valley Speedway on the game, that exact same in-car view.
Have fun, I bet the yellow looks even better in person than in the pics!
I have not heard bad reports of rust on the FD like you say. I just want to know if I take her out on a sunny wintery day that any salt won't really trouble her too much. I remember getting mine in November. I'd spent quite a few teenage years playing the original Need for Speed, which had a yellow FD as one of the nine playable cars. I just remember settling into the drive back from Nottingham, heading down the motorway with the bright autumn leaves on both sides, looking at the big tacho in front of me and the peaks of the front wings rising beyond, and thinking it was so much like driving Autumn Valley Speedway on the game, that exact same in-car view.
Have fun, I bet the yellow looks even better in person than in the pics!
That is great imagery right there. I am hoping for a half decent day next week when I go pick her up. Am extremely excited to tackle the M25 home :lol:
MPS update:
So the logging process has started. WIth WOT logs and 15 minutes of town driving logged and sent off to my tuner to get the first map revision underway. At the moment the old school nature of the car is brilliant. As soon as she comes on boost she pulls so strongly all the way to the redline.
One of the things I noticed when collecting the car, as obviously I wanted to have a nose at the new turbo and heatshields etc, was I noticed a power steering pipe at the front of the engine bay cracking.
After a quick search on the Facebook group its a really common age related wear and tear on the MPS. As you can see it goes from the pump back to reservoir so if left will eventually cause you to start losing fluid. Mine was still dry around so hadn't gone through...yet. A quick haircut of the pipe to just above the fatigue point and clipped back down should see it ok. Mazda want the best part of £80 for the hose alone! Only a little fluid came out when I popped it off so I am not too worried about needing to top it up.
Secondly my air filter was starting to look a little furry, it has done nearly 3 years on my car alone, so I took advantage of VIP Motorsports 10% off Corksport bits and got a new one in the brighter blue they do.
Not exactly the most exciting update, but just keeping on top of a few things.
I have seen Corksport mentioning they are doing a replacement coolant tank for the MK1 MPS, they currently do one for the MK2 but most of us have really been wanting a MK1 version as they are slightly different. That will probably be an instant purchase when they are released as I really want to ditch the original plastic item!
So the logging process has started. WIth WOT logs and 15 minutes of town driving logged and sent off to my tuner to get the first map revision underway. At the moment the old school nature of the car is brilliant. As soon as she comes on boost she pulls so strongly all the way to the redline.
One of the things I noticed when collecting the car, as obviously I wanted to have a nose at the new turbo and heatshields etc, was I noticed a power steering pipe at the front of the engine bay cracking.
After a quick search on the Facebook group its a really common age related wear and tear on the MPS. As you can see it goes from the pump back to reservoir so if left will eventually cause you to start losing fluid. Mine was still dry around so hadn't gone through...yet. A quick haircut of the pipe to just above the fatigue point and clipped back down should see it ok. Mazda want the best part of £80 for the hose alone! Only a little fluid came out when I popped it off so I am not too worried about needing to top it up.
Secondly my air filter was starting to look a little furry, it has done nearly 3 years on my car alone, so I took advantage of VIP Motorsports 10% off Corksport bits and got a new one in the brighter blue they do.
Not exactly the most exciting update, but just keeping on top of a few things.
I have seen Corksport mentioning they are doing a replacement coolant tank for the MK1 MPS, they currently do one for the MK2 but most of us have really been wanting a MK1 version as they are slightly different. That will probably be an instant purchase when they are released as I really want to ditch the original plastic item!
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