Recent content by JeffW

With respect to the rule that has been distilled down to the "single point release" clause, where do the belts with the velcro sternum straps fit in? It looks to me like the sternum strap would be a 2nd point to release when trying to exit a car, rendering the belts as non-compliant. This is...

Has anybody bought the 2nd door bar for the Autopower bolt-in cage for a 1st Gen RX7? I was wondering how they fit. Seems that with minor variances (slop) in the sleeved connections, there might be some problems with the fit. Also, do they add the bar below or above the current diagonal...

... do I need for the steering column of my 1st Gen RX-7? It looks like a 3/4" shaft when I pull the horn button off. I want the right size disconnect in hand before I strip everything off the column. Would like this to be a one-time event. Thanks, Jeff

I heard on the radio broadcast that there are more NASCAR teams than there are available drivers. Robby Gordon and Tony Stewart came from open-wheel, Jimmy Spencer from modifieds. Mario drove NASCAR in the late 60's. Elliot Forbes Robinson did a short stint in the late '80s, I believe. 20...

Would anyone be willing to share tips on an effective, efficient, and tidy way to hook up a 4-pole kill switch? The switch will be mounted forward and slightly inboard of the driver's side windshield wiper, with the wiring going through the wall just outboard of the clutch master cylinder. I...

Does anybody know of a source for stock rubber bushings for the Watts link and upper and lower trailing links for a 1st gen RX-7? Mazdaspeed and 3 local dealers have all told me that I need to buy new, assembled links. It seems to me that somewhere during the manufacturing process, the metal...

I have an 83 Spec7 that is a bit of a rust bucket. I found a clean 85 with a bad motor and am starting to re-tub. I have run across a potential problem and am looking for some help. On the 83, the wiring harness emerges from the firewall on the drivers side (as described in Haynes) and snakes...

I have almost been run over a couple of times on the track when this happens. Going into off-camber right-hand turns, I feather out of the throttle a little. When I get back on the throttle the car hesitates. The first couple of times it happened I was low on fuel near the end of a race. I...

Again, re-tubbing the Spec7. The motor in the 85 is bad so I will need to make the swap from my 83. Rules changes in our division for 2006 allow changing the timing by +/- 10 degrees. New rules also allow for removal of all emissions controls. But do I want to do that? I have been told that...

I am getting ready to transfer parts from my 83 Spec7 with sunroof to the 85 without sunroof. Is there any advantage/disadvantage to using the 83 or 85 spindles? Thanks, Jeff PS What kind of weight savings should I see by switching?

Does anybody have the current RockAuto.com discount code that expires on November 15? Thanks, Jeff

Stock fuel pump on my 83 Spec 7 is causing me to run very lean, and my plugs are taking a beating. What do you recommend? And can you give me the benefits of one brand/model over another? I have had Carter and Delco recommended but would welcome more info. Thanks, Jeff

Duhhh... while replacing front calipers I yanked the brake pads out of both sides without paying attention to the clips. I think the larger ones (with the spring) fit in the top of the bracket while the smaller ones (w/o spring capability) fit into the bottom. Used to know, but CRS is making...

Does anybody have, or remember where to find, the photos that show using a front fender as a patch for the opposite side rear quarter panel? In my case I would use the LF to repair the RR. I remember some nice step-by-step photos with instructions. I thought I saw them here. Any help...

David, Found 2. Bought the complete car for myself. 2nd car - no eng, no trans, no front fenders or bumper, rolls. Small crease in driver's side quarter - minor fix. Otherwise straight. No title. Today's asking price was $350, but he was muttering something about "... going to crusher...