M7 1980 mazda 626

jitb · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2011 9:47 am

Here is my new project, 1980 mazda 626. In great working condition. and a full list of maintenance, Its either a 22,000 mile car or a 122,000. Either way its in great condition everything working, minimal surface rust. Still original paint, and like a new car! Looking to learn more about the 626!

So far i have been replacing and updating the cooling system.. so i can enjoy the car in this summer heat! progression to come!

zionfarm · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:47 am

Man the car looks excellent for a 626. Are you located near any of the Army bases in GA?

jitb · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2011 8:03 pm

sort of there is only 1 base, but neither of them are far from me. Why you ask?

philip · **Posted:** Fri Aug 12, 2011 10:12 pm

Nice find and best S1 626 colour with the blue/grey interior.

It's really funny seeing a 626 without a factory tacho!
All the 6 Aussie spec 626s I've had, came with factory tachos.

You need some Aussie spec bumpers. They look a lot less bulky!

zionfarm · **Posted:** Sat Aug 13, 2011 8:53 am

jitb wrote:

sort of there is only 1 base, but neither of them are far from me. Why you ask?

I'm a Soldier @ Fort Carson CO, I always like to network with other service members.

jitb · **Posted:** Wed Dec 07, 2011 12:38 am

Finally happy with the wheel situation! so hopefully i can lower the car soon. And than tend to the motor swap over the winter!

zionfarm · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 8:40 pm

So what kind of rims are they and what size and off set did you use?

jitb · **Posted:** Thu Dec 08, 2011 11:56 pm

zionfarm wrote:

So what kind of rims are they and what size and off set did you use?

15x6.5 +16 , 15x7 +10

dexspeed · **Posted:** Fri Dec 09, 2011 12:04 pm

Awww! And those FB plus wheels were starting to grow on me :lol:

Definitely looking much sharper after the switch.

jitb · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 1:08 am

little update

Changed over rx7 suspension and brakes up front, and camaro shocks/fb springs in the rear.

zionfarm · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 8:51 am

Wow the car looks really Good lowered along with those rims.

Kiwi808 · **Posted:** Mon Feb 06, 2012 11:34 am

zionfarm wrote:

Wow the car looks really Good lowered along with those rims.

I agree, looking awesome on those new rims and ride hight.

RestoreMaz · **Posted:** Wed Feb 08, 2012 1:36 am

That looks awsome! can you post some bigger photos?

jitb · **Posted:** Wed Mar 07, 2012 11:52 pm

looking for some advise on suspension, right now Its on the stock FB suspension, and its time for a upgrade. Im wanting to upgrade the shocks/springs but i dont want to go lower, and i wouldnt be against going up a little bit. Any cb 626 owners have some suspension guidance with these cars?

philip · **Posted:** Thu Mar 08, 2012 12:03 am

You need to talk to Danny - L10B.
If you haven't seen this thread, then have a look:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11003

His S2 626 is a road and track weapon!!!! :twisted:

jitb · **Posted:** Mon Mar 12, 2012 11:07 am

philip wrote:

You need to talk to Danny - L10B.
If you haven't seen this thread, then have a look:
viewtopic.php?f=5&t=11003

His S2 626 is a road and track weapon!!!! :twisted:

yea i have been keeping his build as a blueprint!

but i got a new project on my hands now!
:tu:

UtahSleeper · **Posted:** Mon Mar 12, 2012 12:38 pm

That is definately a much funner project to take on!!!

jitb · **Posted:** Mon Mar 12, 2012 4:37 pm

UtahSleeper wrote:

That is definately a much funner project to take on!!!

yes indeed, im pretty excited. I had a few plans to try and keep it piston....but my rotary friends are soo convincing giving me a steal of a deal on one of his motors..lol

Oven1111 · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 4:19 am

What series RX7 did you take the brakes and suspension from? How hard was the conversion?
I am restoring my 81 626 hardtop and am rebuilding my engine at the moment, next on my list is suspension and could really do with a few more ideas as I cant get anything for it (shocks and struts) in Australia other than OEM.
Yours is looking really awesome.

philip · **Posted:** Wed Apr 25, 2012 5:08 am

I reckon he used S2 Rx7 struts - direct bolt in and same stud pattern as 626.
His car looks as low as mine when I fitted my S2 struts. The tyres rubbed the guards
and the mudflaps scraped on the ground - they came back out the same afternoon!!!!!
TOOOOOO DARN LOW!!!!!! :evil:

Mine now with lowered Kings Springs and new 205/40 x 17 rims and tyres:

M7 1980 mazda 626

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