New 350i owner

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Ralph...The weather does look a bit pooey for the weekend...I got the epoxy putty and put some round the broken breather spigot coming off the tank and wanted to nip out today to see if my petrol is still leaking when i "left turn clyde"..But its started drizzling....I have also ordered a set of front discs and pads and a set of new style indicators..How are your brakes, I totally forgot i still have the old front caliper's off of mine that you could of used/refurbed...I might have a go myself and get them sandblasted and painted and keep them for anyone that needs them..They will be painted red mind..

Hi Zig
well i,ll keep an eye on the meet front mate and sorry to hear your fuel tank is no better mate, again if you need a small hand just let me know mate, happy to help.

My brakes are sweet now, just need to get used too having a soft pedal again and giving them a good push to stop the car cheers, ralph

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Evening Guys
Well another issue which has come to light, i think i may need a new rad and hopefully thanks to Zig, cheers Mate, i should be able to get another tomorrow, cheers, Ralph

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

WTF????.....You been letting your cat use it as a scratching mat........Hopefully that one will fit tomorrow...

I did tell you it was Bad Mark and hopefully can get it sorted mate, cheers

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Cheers Guys
well took the rad to see if i could get a replacement but the guy wanted £300.00 inc vat for a new one, so as mine has copper tanks, i decided to have it re-cored at the cost of £180.00 so will have to wait until Tuesday to collect, cheers, Ralph

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Well as the cars off the road for this weekend, i thought i would finish off cleaning and painting the chassis, well the good news it in good condition with some rust here & there but nothing bad, thank god, so out with the drill and some wire wheels, can off petrol and some hammeright black and jobs a good en:thumbsup:thumbsup i picked the black hammer finish as it is a met black-ish colour and looks good on the car imo

Before





After cleaning





And finish

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adam quantrill said:

You missed a bit! ;^)

There's always one lol

and cheers Dave

yep getting closer mate, next up rebuild and replace the hole suspension and bushes, cheers Ralph

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Evening Guys
Well rad back and 20mm longer for it, so had to remove the spacers to get it to fit, still it in now and all thats left is to put it all back together, o joy, cheers Ralph

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mrzigazaga said:

Good stuff mate..So you coming to this weeks sausage meet??...

Yes if it kills me zig and gave the car a quick mop and he's not looking to bad mate

Edited by ralph350i on Thursday 16th August 22:02

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Evening Guys
Well the car when out properly for the first time today and meet up with Mark and Chris at the meet in Bexley, well all went well with no overheating thank god, but it defo need a proper tune up and its still running very very rich, still enjoyed the drive and can see why you guys love these cars, well on holiday for 2 weeks, so i,ll book it in when i come back and get the car properly once and for all, cheers, Ralph

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Hi All
hope you guys had a happy new year and was thinking its about time i finished the 350 this year, so first on the list is a new starter motor and a re-jetting of the carb as the last time i drove it, it was still running rough between 1=2k rpm, also i need a new hood so any advise would be welcome

cheers

Ralph

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mrzigazaga said:

...Hi Ralph...These guys are pretty good...They have done a couple of TVR's and have done a good job, They also do for cash..I think someone paid around 500 for a new roof and re-covered targe panel..Hope you are well and catch up soon...Ziga

http://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=m...

Hi Zig
cheers mate i,ll drop you a call a bit later and have a chat to see how your car is coming along

cheers

ralph

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Evening Guys
Well as the weather has got better its time to finish the car at last, so these arrived today to re-jet the carb and hopefully cure the low end lumpyness, so fitted 83 mains/ 80 sec's/ 83-47 rod's and sliver springs, pretty easy job as it turns out and here's a few pictures as always



edlebrock Carb


old metreing rods with red springs


float chambers which i check levels with a 7/16 drill bit


main and sec jet location


new springs/ the silver one are miles different


the 2 open tabs are the metering rod locations


metering rods in place


so fingers cross this better bl**dy work or i am stumped

cheers


Ralph

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Wedg1e said:

You need fuel injection, you do

Hi Wedg1e
I still have all the parts mate and you never know one day i may return them to there rightfull place

cheers

Ralph

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Evening guys
Well finally found some seats, there not leather but to be honest i prefer cloth so these are perfect, looks like am going re-colour the interior panels to match but have done these before so no big deal and hopefully i should be able to reach the pedals at last

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Mazda-RX8-black-cloth-se...

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GV said:

Ralph - my car runs with a lumpy idle too. I re-jetted my carb although I cannot remember what I replaced the stock jets with. The primary reason was to avoid fuel washing the cylinders. Be interesting to see how yours runs at idle. Keep us posted or give us a call...be good to catch up again

Hi Andy
Good to hear from and will drop you a call, it's not so much the idle mate, i have low speed cruise issue's between 1 and 2k rev's which cause the car bog down and be a pig to drive, spoke to a guy on another forum and he recommended them jet setting, this should lean it off 16% in cruise mode and address the overfueling, hopefully should have it all back together this weekend, along with the new seats and i,ll let you know

cheers

Ralph

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Hi Guys
Well picked these up today for £100.00 so pretty please as there mint, hopefully will get them installed tomorrow and at last be comfortable.

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simonwedge said:

Mazda RX8?

Yes mate RX8, Just adjusting or sould i say hacking off the seat mounts as there's no way they will fit with them, i,ll post up the before and after if interested, cheers Ralph

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Evening Guys
Well as i thought i need to butcher the seat frame and the bl**dy rivets are a b*****d to drill out, so at present only one seat has been completed, but they do fit, so all good, its looking like i am going to have to re-do the complete interior as it looks proper old against the seats, but thats no big deal as re-coloured leather before, just hope it easy to strip out the dash etc

Well fitted the carb and sorted out a few more issues, so its ready to rock and roll, just need to test the rebuilt starter motor tomorrow and wish this bl**dy weather would warm up and its getting cold again and there's not enough room in the garage to complete any underside work

how many brackets do you need to hold a seat down:mad


and one nearly completed after hours of drilling



bits:eek


thanks for looking, hope you like my new workshop

[ralph350i]

mrzigazaga said:

Hi Ralph...I meant to say dont cut the end brackets off as you need them for the cross section.................Only messing.

Now you tell me

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Solitude said:

Jesus, i bet the mrs is chuffed that you were drilling steel on the kitchen table !!!!!!!!

she is fine with it mate as long as i clear up the mess, done a lot worse in my time its like my indoor work shop, cheers, ralph