Rescued RX3 - 2 week deadline!

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Abandoned RX3 sedan found by @AutomotiveKarnage.
Now 2 weeks away from being road ready.
#2jz #rx3 #20b #barnfinds #summernats

[@PETERNESS]

my god that exhaust is just a work of art ,massive massive respect to the person who did that

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah it’s so good it was made in house by Dale from fox fabrication.

[@bennywallis1527]

I absolutely love how this looks so beaten up Jay. Looks like it's lived a thousand lives and about to live one more with you.. I won't be at Summernats, but I can tell you this.. Your RX3 will be getting more attention that a lot of the top 20 cars there.. Have a blast and good luck with finishing it off. Cheers Benny.

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah I love how it looks so much charm and character. Fingers crossed I get it finished in time.

[@13x10s]

Finally we might see an rx3 in aus with decent wheel specs . 🤔

[@lowstandards5269]

13s would have been better just way to hard to get decent tyres.

[@darianistead2239]

@@lowstandards5269 Fuck no, those wheels are bang on

[@paulcocker3597]

Not 20inch Simmons for a change

[@mazyata9958]

Absolutely, thank you. You Aussies with that donk cartoon fitment makes you wonder why is everyone doing that?! It's just plain ugly. Ruined a well done car with poor stance.

[@gangstahhh]

Nz spec 🥝🇳🇿

[@xacoupeguy]

Donald is one of the nicest people on our fair planet! Legend of a bloke and that build is epic!!

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah such a good guy.

[@aussiehq2743]

My favourite car at summernats this year by far. Built how you want it not how others want it, great work boys💪💙

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate I appreciate it.

[@liambennett76]

This is the best RX3 build I've seen in years!

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@paulwilliams7816]

Man IV been waiting for this build. Watched automotive carnage dig it out of the bush and sell it to you glad you didn't do anything with the paint or dints, can't make petina like that . The braps are going to sound sick with that exhaust system

[@lowstandards5269]

So good he found it and then let me buy it. Yeah fair excited to hear it.

[@jesse6779]

first time actually watching ya channel, but all I'm seeing is insane amounts of brains, you 2 are bloody intelligent, definitely gonna be here more often

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks for the kind words. Happy to have you here.

[@ironhornforge]

Took me 3 attempts to watch this, newborns and all. Epic work, honestly love your channel and work, top on yt. Legend

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much

[@beefcakeass]

Saw this beast on DJs car trailer when he left town to begin its journey to your workshop I froffed back then and still froffing lol love the angle on this build it’s keeping its outback heritage 🤙🤙🍻

[@lowstandards5269]

Nice. Such a cool car so glad I own it.

[@RE™™]

My nostalgia is off its dial. The whole born again story of this fortunate RX-3 is going to be a folktale legacy. It's one special car. REspect 👌

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you:)

[@KingatowCrew]

love it ...i have started buying so many panels and parts for my 808 she is just as rough as your girl seeing yours come together makes smile knowing mine is just as rough right now ...love it mate top job

[@lowstandards5269]

It’s sad how hard and expensive parts are now. Get it together and enjoy.

[@lxopenfirexl7007]

Fkn love the rough body with the patina, the header n exhaust works rad asf🤘 Done seen alot of Rx3's in my time but this is probably going to be my favourite💯 just so raw❤️

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you so much. Yeah it’s my style build that’s for sure.

[@lxopenfirexl7007]

@@lowstandards5269 aint nothing wrong with that man👍

[@midcoastdiffshop5644]

another awesome build, so happy to be a small part of it ,cant wait to see them both finished oh and put a XL t shirt aside for me Bruh ,, nice work

[@lowstandards5269]

Wouldn’t trust anyone else to do my diff and it’s a very important part of the build.

[@MrAlcoholic3]

Please don't panel and paint it. It looks sooo good as is

[@lowstandards5269]

Zero panel and paint for this one.

[@7s29]

Nice work brother.

[@reuben1974]

Great video, lots of memories there I grew up in the golden age of rotaries…..early to mid 90’s when they were just a car and not the price of a house… my second car was a three owner RX3 GS savanna coupe. Looking forward to the next video 👍👍👍👍

[@lowstandards5269]

Same here I use to rally bash an rx4 coupe.

[@pedromoralez7666]

I’m another V8 guy but also love the rotors! Great build mate definitely looks the part 😎

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@andrewwasson6153]

I had a 76 RX4, 13B 5-Speed. Put in a stainless header and exhaust with a turbo (brand) muffler. It was really fast. Not 20B with a 6-speed fast but fast for a little street rocket and it launched with very little tire spin. I used to leave many V8 powered cars in the dust.

[@BariLopesh]

Oh god, something went weird in my nether regions after seeing that exhaust 🤯 As usual your builds are so amazingly unique 👌🏻 keep it up man

[@Botshapa]

That exhaust work is pure art

[@lowstandards5269]

Going to be a shame to scrape it down the road that’s for sure

[@chevelle5014]

Fuck Xmas...this is all I've been waiting for

[@BamBamZ_Gaming]

Yo! Just came across this..seen you at summernats and told you I loved the old girl. Well done mate, hopefully see you next year at the nats.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate

[@MarkLange-wi9cr]

Crazzzzzzy rx, so much love for this build ❤️❤️

[@lowstandards5269]

More on this car next week

[@13btcapella]

Loving the build, I have a capella tucked away in the corner in similar condition to this. I thought about doing something like this to it one day when I get some more shed space -massive motivation right there -thanks 👌

[@lowstandards5269]

So glad I can motivate you it’s all this is about. I get motivated and inspired by so many builds.

[@josefmechanic]

The rx3 is one of my favorite cars and to see this gem in your hands I know it’ll be great do good alongside it and I love the patina and dents they add so much character!

[@lowstandards5269]

Same here. Thanks so much

[@oldskoolonly]

Great video man, nice to see this old beast getting the love it deserves 🍻

[@lowstandards5269]

Cheers

[@pj3635]

I’m glad DJ sold to you. That was a cool find

[@AutomotiveKarnage]

Still my best find i reckon.

[@pj3635]

@@AutomotiveKarnage yeah for sure. Love a 10a front... surprised it still had so many goodies on it too

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah so glad he did:)

[@beefcakeass]

@@AutomotiveKarnage damn right it is haha yeww … you haven’t seen any rx4 coupes around town have you 😬 soft spot for one of those

[@blaizewhyman3121]

I had a rust free Mazda 808 a few years back don’t think they was worth anything, got offered a rx3 coupe for $800 at the same time didn’t think they was worth anything wish I got it now might see if they still have it after watching your video 👌 great content mate awesome builds and quality

[@lowstandards5269]

So crazy Yeah 100% go find out if it’s still there. Thank you.

[@frankz5864]

My mate bought that exact same car, baby blue 10a sedan off the original owner (old lady)still with plastic covering on arm rests in mint nick for $1300 in 1999. How things have changed

[@lowstandards5269]

Isn’t that crazy It’s sad how expensive they are now it seems all the true enthusiast can’t afford them anymore.

[@frankz5864]

@@lowstandards5269 it’s good there’s still examples around that it isn’t sacrilegious to cut up and modify like you’re doing. Good luck with the rest of the build mate!

[@jarrodvhcommodore89]

I remember him finding this.

[@ryanmitchell3490]

yeh recognised the car straight away haha

[@rccrazy5556]

Makes me wish i still had mine. Exactly the same model but in red. Blown rotary so swapped to a 1690 Millington crossflow. Omg i miss the old girl now seeing this video.

[@simonlambe8347]

Can't wait to hear it running and see it driving👍👍👍👍

[@darwonboyful]

Can't wait to see this at summernats

[@NzKiwibogan]

That is some Ultra sick work , such a talent I take my hat off to you Mate ! Such a inspiring video 😎🤙Kiwi watching from Brisbane

[@wasabicars]

So damn good!

[@FizzaMC]

@lowstandards5269 Jay mad props on the build style 👌 The Rat/Retro Mod style is such a cool way of preserving the unique character of these of beauties while bringing them into the current day with new tech and parts that creates these slick rides. Loving the new vid brother. SA Gr8 M8 🚙💨 🤙😁

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank so much man:) Nice your a local.

[@FizzaMC]

@@lowstandards5269 got a new toy added to the collection since last chat. Bought my first Euro car and got into a 3 series E92. I'll have to get off my butt and post a quick vid soon ☺️

[@Finalshine_detail]

Once again outstanding and inspiring video! That fab work is sexual - definitely grabbing a shirt to support the channel.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much man.

[@TheKnobCalledTone.]

I remember when DJ found that RX3! Great to see it's gone to a good home.

[@lowstandards5269]

Can’t wait to drive it.

[@benjohnson7170]

Shiny cars,meh whatever. Seen every shiny car already...... Great link up with DJ. Youse blokes are both of my favorite artists. Giddyup Truckers

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much for the kind words.

[@brucehowie4794]

Love it mate, my first car was a 10A Rx3 sedan.

[@palacefords]

So this is the build.... along the side of ALL the other builds... Man that hit hard.... a line I know so ever well

[@lowstandards5269]

Many side builds but now this has a dead line.

[@Techbitznpcs]

love it, the beater RX3 modded and the brap brap commodore from some time back. the frankenstien RX3 and sleeper commodore, the morphed twins

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@Techbitznpcs]

@@lowstandards5269 your comment of yeah we have all seen 20B rx3's, but this one is done YOUR way 🤟👍

[@DriftSquid]

Im missing summernats and im pretty unset about it man! Wish you all the best legend!!!

[@lowstandards5269]

Ah man I was hoping you would come to get you hooked on some rotarys.

[@bennymagee5632]

Amazing work boys! So much great work going into this sunburnt beauty

[@JCYT]

Came for the RX-3 build and looks like i'm staying with that hectic odyssey build!

[@lowstandards5269]

Happy to have you:)

[@UrbanMenace0187]

absolute beauty, grouse build!!, Grouse stance and wheel choice.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much.

[@BustaBunny3045]

Such a cool build man thanks for sharing this beast of nature😎🤙

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks for watching

[@peterm1826]

Mazda’s a great cars. My uncle recently sold his original 1974. RX4 rotary coupe. Brought it new. back in the day. Still had plastic wrapped seats and door trims

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh wow that would have been a nice car.

[@peterm1826]

@@lowstandards5269 yeah it was. And completely original. Same motor.

[@Trumpy675]

I had an RX-3 with a NA Bridgeport 12a about 20 years ago, still spewing I sold it to this day.

[@lowstandards5269]

I would love a nice little ported 13b one

[@georgehatzi6625]

Looking great. Keep up the great work. Can't wait to hear it run.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@rossg9363]

Fuck yeah i love this kind of shit🤟💪👍

[@mazdamedia5995]

Love the driveline !

[@downtheshedwithbyron]

Mate youve done an amazing job on it My boy and i loved it Have a Phat time with DJ next week Dirty thumbs up from WA 👍

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks mate appreciate it:)

[@moistbread4737]

epic i was hoping the 2j wasnt going in and when you showed the 20 i saw a little 4 rotar on the floor

[@rc70ys]

Stumbled on this channel Tonight. Great build love the rotors. I’m flabbergasted that new parts are bolted on a rusty body ? I’ll be at Summernats hope to see it.

[@lowstandards5269]

Glad you found us. As bad as the body looks it’s a mostly solid car so want it to drive nice.

[@mazboost]

Sick setup looks good on those wheels

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah my favourite wheels.

[@stevem7557]

Absolutely love this build, can't wait to see it at Canberra

[@lowstandards5269]

Come say hi and jump in for some laps.

[@stevem7557]

Absolutely!

[@RE101213]

My first car was a 10a rx3 sedan. It makes me so sad to see this but I love it!

[@lowstandards5269]

Wow what a good first car.

[@bradmarsh5014]

This is the best thing I've ever seen.

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@parttimelaowai1771]

Speaking of heat shields, the later rx4 (and probably other models) had an "exhaust overheat" light on the dash, tied in with a thermostat that sat on the boot floor above the rear muffler. I also recall the boot of the rx4 having a layer of white asbestos-like matting between the metal of the boot floor and the boot PVC mat, also above where the rear muffler was.

[@lowstandards5269]

That’s unreal. I use to rally bash an rx4 and I loved how it had the beeper for rev limit.

[@rotarax5]

love this build...will grab some merch and pick up from Nats off you...hopping in it for a lap 100% 😎😎😎

[@lowstandards5269]

So good thanks for the support and will gladly do some laps with you.

[@redbackspider]

Exhaust Fab for the win mate.............dude has got skills!!! :)

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah it’s so nice can’t wait to hear it.

[@user-ts9nq5zw2j]

Wish you the best of luck, love to see the ending of your long journey ahead.

[@jonathanpatchett7567]

Great vid as always. Keen for that merch drop 🤙

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@rotaryworld8446]

Nice work in that beautiful car

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@mikebellend]

Casual 4 rotor sitting on the floor amongst the wheels!

[@jdmlegends7214]

🔥🔥🔥

[@skirmantasc7432]

Love these mazdas, had one in family as i was a child.❤

[@lowstandards5269]

How cool. I was surrounded by Datsuns as a kid.

[@georgem8200]

Looking forward to this build, can't wait to see the look of this thing. I'm no engineer, at 16:09 I would stich weld those factory brackets? both sides .

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah we have welded them up more now.

[@dalebickham2666]

Great work so far

[@emilkuttel1]

I hope you just chuck some coloured bulbs in the taillights and leave the smashed bits. Love it. I couldn't stop myself trying to pull the beak up a little though. No one will notice =)

[@lowstandards5269]

Yeah that’s what I’ve done with the lights. I did consider it but I don’t think the plastic grill is as flexible as it use to be and might loose it.

[@sashsydfreak13bpp]

This thing is going to be EPIC!!

[@madmandeano5460]

Mad channel seeing it come from the outback to this can't wait to see it skid

[@lowstandards5269]

Thank you.

[@Phil_Bennett]

This is coming up killer bro can't wait to see it 😍

[@lowstandards5269]

Come down when it’s running.

[@Phil_Bennett]

@@lowstandards5269 Keen as bro! I should grab a shirt too

[@adman6380]

Very cool as always jay

[@stampfla1062]

There's this something about shiny wheels on a rusty car. Normal people won't understand

[@samazhar6067]

great work! Keep it up!

[@bugproductions9050]

Fuck yes..

[@brucekimpton4725]

I remember back in the late 80s seeing one with a 350chev

[@lowstandards5269]

That would be a tight squeeze.

[@GarageItYourself]

What a great little find 😊 Will go like a scalded cat I bet. My OCD would want to panel beat it straighter even if I kept the patina. Damn OCD!!!! 😂

[@lowstandards5269]

I’ve been so fussy with builds years ago but these days less is more Build less enjoy more.

[@STREETCARCULTURE]

Your a wild man Jay 💪🏾

[@Ohc111]

This is fuckin sick!

[@sulohone]

but wheres the candy paint, simmons and 20k leather interior?. this will look sick without panel n paint.

[@lowstandards5269]

Oh yeah I will leave that for the other 98% of rx3 sedans

[@brianjacobsen8878]

My high School buddy saved up for a 70-71 cuda. Told his parents they said no 17 birthday 1975 came his grandparents got him an RX3 little did they know what kind of car it was.coupe in a week he had every hot rod part for that time NA. But we screwed with the Trans ams on the boulevard running low 13 high 12..

[@lowstandards5269]

What a story And the rotary addiction begins

[@nnaheim.]

Those wheels tho 😍

[@clint.garage.6092]

Great work ….wot a gem.

[@24BLUEELMO]

Now thats a looooong tube header

[@MitchTube]

It’s going to be toasty with those pipes next to the driver!

[@lowstandards5269]

If I can skid it long enough I will try get the floor to glow

[@MitchTube]

@@lowstandards5269 Been there, done that. Don't wear thongs!

[@crazyg74]

most stupid thing ever: me selling my beautifully restored RX-3 coupe for $3.5k in 1994... Seemed logical at the time. OMG...

[@lowstandards5269]

Unreal hey. I use to bring r100s from Vic to SA and sell them for 5k

[@crazyg74]

@@lowstandards5269 I scored a low mileage R100 for $600 from a dude I delivered pizza too. Sold that one too cheap also....

[@bigjobby7115]

You guys are mad as shit it's awesome a lot of work and heaps of fab but you are killing it massive respect this is going be sick 👊👊👊

[@lowstandards5269]

Thanks so much:)

[@BigLeafDropper86]

Looking forward to seeing some skids!!

[@racekar80]

I had an RX-3, surprised a bunch of Camaros and Mustangs. My first new car, they have completely disappeared in America.

[@lowstandards5269]

I hear stories like that all the time. It’s sad you near never see any being driven.

[@mureedstanley6205]

My dream car

[@-Scotty]

mad fab skills mate

[@joej9247]

I really really cannot believe that this pile of rust is worth a sum of money

[@chaddytee726]

always wanted an rx3 sedan...one day!

[@lowstandards5269]

Wish they were still at 90s prices.

[@motomax4212]

love it!! cant wait to see it peeling it up, make sure you line up the unis on the drive shaft or it will vibrate like fuck!

[@lowstandards5269]

Can’t wait for skids. Ah yeah man I normally do but i feel this car will be so loud and rough I wont feel a thing.

[@607CHA]

Me over here dying waiting for the 2jz oddyssey

[@lowstandards5269]

It’s running Video just before Summernats.

[@lancemillward1912]

When you said low you meant low. The drive shaft almost in the roof of the car ;)