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Hey all I'm new here, posted this recently on OJC forums and thought id say hello on here as well, and introduce my car. mazda 323 1.5 twin carb bd1984 with twr factory splitter and spoiler. just got it on the road needed a small amount of welding work, was after one of these for years having owned one before and still own a 323 turbo 1.6 bf. no plans just tidying her up as and when I can.     |
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Last Edit: May 28, 2012 5:57:38 GMT by smurph323
84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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thebaron
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Over the river, heading out of town
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Welcome, love the car!
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Ah, I know that car well! Have been out in a couple of times.
What happened to the original eighties-tastic 'telephone dial' alloys?
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crazymonkey
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ummm....what was I doing again???
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love that car ;D proof that the eighties were a good decade for cars
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whoever said dogs were man's best friend....obviously never heard of cable ties
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Fantastic!
Is that space in the arches I see?
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oh yes plenty of space, thats the next thing on my list after sorting a few minor things out. its looking like custom suspension is the only way, just don't know any options available for it. its also my daily so things will come along slowly but surely. the standard engine is only 64k but just feels strained so one of my spare b6t's might find its way in some day. redtop2dr how do you know the car mate? i bought it from a guy in devon area just before christmas last year, been looking for one for years, and thought it was tidy as hell but turns out the rear sills were filled with putty. and the ol alloys came of within days of being on the road, found these cheap ones localish and threw em on as temps untill i can find some suitable dish ;-) (considering slot mags) I'm keeping the originals tho, I'm not stupid enough to get rid  |
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84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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79cord
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Ooh wish I could find a picture of the box-art for the Familia Torino kit I have.. even has the cloverleaf wheels.. found these other pics about looking for similar though.   |
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Last Edit: Apr 9, 2011 11:36:58 GMT by 79cord
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Mark
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I used to work for Mazda when these were new and ragged around in a 1.8 turbo which was quicker than most things on the road between 70 & 90mph. I nearly bought a race prepped one that just sold on flea bay for £1 050! I always loved the 1.4sport in the early shell and there was even a one make race series for ''dumpies''.  |
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BMW 320d (fridge on wheels)
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welcome to the forum matey, sure i will be seeing you about in the motor sooner or later!
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Nice little car --Phil |
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Last Edit: Apr 9, 2011 20:30:09 GMT by PhilA
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cheers, and ive never wanted a cardboard box so much in my life! i looked around for a while myself to try and find kits/displays of the old girl and came accross this. www.hlj.com/product/SAP333461/43 scale though so pretty damn small but if it was stock id be getting one sent right away. (woudl have to spray it white tho ;-)) |
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84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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Apr 10, 2011 12:19:18 GMT
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I knew the car's first owner and went out in a few times. I was going to buy it about a year ago, but found the sill issues and bought a different 323 instead.
Yours is a great little car! There is another TWR 323 in Dorchester, so not far from you. Although yours was supplied by Magna Mazda, the chances are it was sourced from a Weymouth-based distrbutor, that was owned at the time by Win Percy.
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Apr 10, 2011 14:22:17 GMT
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yeh i think I'm only the 3rd or 4th owner from new, the engine and box is a little ropey too but its all still kicking so see how long i can keep it goin untill time comes to fit b6t.
interior is immaculate twiddle knob radio (no fm, no tape deck even!) love it.. not going to install headunit if i do i will hide it under seat or something and leave it looking factory inside.
would love to get all the known ones of these together some day for a shoot. i live near cheddar gorge thats always a nice location for it.
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84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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Apr 10, 2011 21:05:17 GMT
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lovely mazda that! i had a 87 4x4 turbo , awesome car!
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yes ,it started badly ,petered off in the middle and the least said about the end the better!!!
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Siert
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Apr 10, 2011 21:11:54 GMT
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I had a 1.1 BD a couple of years ago as my first project. I had lots of bad luck with it, but I liked its character... it was very beige inside and out  |
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Apr 10, 2011 21:15:24 GMT
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Mine is known as the Beige-Mobile. One passenger recently likened it to sitting inside an NHS hearing aid!
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Apr 10, 2011 21:20:33 GMT
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had a gt one of these in about 96 thought id never see another one in good shape again!! virtually extinct now i would have thought well done lad ;D
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RetroMat
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Column Shifting!
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Apr 10, 2011 21:26:48 GMT
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awesome! I miss my old BD 323 sold it a while back, its still in the retro fold though! Have replied to your pm on ojc.  www.fordlaser.com is a great resource for tuning these cars. |
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Apr 10, 2011 23:33:59 GMT
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yeh fewer and farer between for sure, great to see others on here who own or have owned them.. i find it hard to explain my connection with this car to anyone who hasnt owned one.
i have an 86 4wd turbo in my garage too, waiting for funds to undergo full restoration, hence why i have two spare b6t engines and GB.
cheers mat, yeh ive been trolling through the laser forums for some time looking for info.. only conversions i tend to find are one off rotary jobs etc.
but i don't want to cut a tunnel into her to use rx7/mx5 running gear or use the heavy 4wd gear so need to find a suitable Fwd box as i don't think the standard one would mate or hold up to the strain.
case of waiting untill i can take her off the road for a bit and whip it all out and see how things fit.
p.s. that pic was yours.? looks great, color coded trim etc deffinatley brings it forward a few years, and suprisingly like the subtle arches and skirt.
gunna try and stay stock ish looking on mine tho.
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84 mazda 323 gt (twr) b6t engine
85 mazda rx7 s3 12a
90 mazda 323 estate
90 mazda 323 estate (for the mrs ;-) )
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