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New project: 1976 Cosmo RX-5

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djmtsu New project: 1976 Cosmo RX-5 01-05-2011, 11:57 AM

Prodigy That will look great when... 01-05-2011, 12:51 PM

djmtsu I like my white Mazda's, so I... 01-05-2011, 12:56 PM

TitaniumTT NICE... nice find DJ. I want... 01-05-2011, 01:18 PM

djmtsu Ditch the vert and FD and... 01-05-2011, 01:28 PM

TitaniumTT I hate you.... I hate you... 01-05-2011, 01:34 PM

djmtsu Oh, I know, 12a's are not... 01-05-2011, 01:46 PM

My5ABaby You're a crazy bastard. ... 01-05-2011, 01:26 PM

speedjunkie Damn man, this is so ballin. ... 01-05-2011, 08:07 PM

Herblenny Cool Project car DJ! Can't... 01-06-2011, 05:46 AM

djmtsu Thanks Phil. Anyone hear... 01-06-2011, 09:02 AM

djmtsu Wow. Info out there for the... 01-06-2011, 01:08 PM

My5ABaby :rofl: Good luck. 01-06-2011, 01:42 PM

djmtsu Shouldn't you be off crimping... 01-06-2011, 02:06 PM

My5ABaby At 1:30 on a Thursday, I... 01-06-2011, 02:35 PM

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tonka_1956 Picked up a RX5 09-24-2014, 12:45 PM

diabolical1 well, i don't know you, but... 01-06-2011, 05:53 PM

FerociousP and what a lump of coal it... 01-06-2011, 06:01 PM

djmtsu You go take your hair... 01-06-2011, 07:51 PM

FerociousP weren't you about to buy a... 01-07-2011, 11:18 AM

djmtsu Hey now rapist...the Z3 is... 01-07-2011, 12:50 PM

Buggy Welcome to the world of... 01-06-2011, 09:39 PM

one320fc Good find with the cosmo, I... 01-07-2011, 11:32 AM

FerociousP I am not a rapist. That's... 01-07-2011, 01:31 PM

My5ABaby :suspect: 01-07-2011, 01:44 PM

djmtsu Car is in Chatt right now. ... 01-08-2011, 09:47 PM

TitaniumTT You will rot in hell for that 01-08-2011, 09:52 PM

djmtsu Car is home, and safe in the... 01-09-2011, 06:15 PM

FC Zach Thats pretty cool. 01-09-2011, 06:31 PM

djmtsu Here are some pics of the... 01-10-2011, 12:57 PM

Dazed and Rotarded Wow great find dj.. can't... 01-11-2011, 11:45 AM

djmtsu Thanks man. The plan right... 01-11-2011, 11:55 AM

djmtsu This weekend I am going to... 01-21-2011, 10:27 AM

-xlr8planet- good luck dude, try to make a... 01-21-2011, 12:21 PM

TitaniumTT Rotary swapped Z3? 01-21-2011, 12:23 PM

djmtsu Lol, you're the second person... 01-21-2011, 12:31 PM

djmtsu Well, I picked up some vert... 01-28-2011, 11:34 AM

fire85gslse Good luck with that project.... 01-29-2011, 07:18 AM

djmtsu That is hat people keep... 01-29-2011, 09:02 AM

djmtsu Tore the engine bay down... 01-29-2011, 05:27 PM

fire85gslse sweet 01-30-2011, 10:51 AM

rdgt99 What a good surprise! Can't... 01-30-2011, 11:30 AM

djmtsu Question of the day: Weber... 01-31-2011, 01:17 PM

ChaserAero Mmmmm...this is gonna be... 01-31-2011, 02:59 PM

rx71king what a rare car ..... vary... 01-31-2011, 03:58 PM

djmtsu Just picked up a Weber 45... 01-31-2011, 04:43 PM

TitaniumTT How much of that do you... 01-31-2011, 04:48 PM

djmtsu All of it. Sooner if you get... 01-31-2011, 05:45 PM

TitaniumTT Ambitious, that's for sure. ... 01-31-2011, 06:18 PM

djmtsu Well, since your FC is NEVER... 02-01-2011, 07:53 AM

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My5ABaby Omg what a rust bucket... ... 01-31-2011, 06:13 PM

TitaniumTT Would be a lot easier than... 02-01-2011, 12:31 PM

djmtsu Fo sho. 02-01-2011, 12:47 PM

djmtsu So, now I am considering... 02-02-2011, 09:41 AM

TitaniumTT I've got a bad back, and bad... 02-02-2011, 12:06 PM

classicauto OMG how sexy is that thing??... 02-07-2011, 05:47 PM

My5ABaby Sounds like DJ is going to... 02-07-2011, 06:39 PM

djmtsu Not gonna happen. Our... 02-07-2011, 07:23 PM

My5ABaby Guess you'll just have to get... 02-07-2011, 08:16 PM

TitaniumTT Good luck... germans don't... 02-07-2011, 09:16 PM

TitaniumTT Oh, and canucks shouldn't go... 02-07-2011, 09:19 PM

Buggy ^ I second this. 02-07-2011, 10:32 PM

djmtsu Lol, I'm Swedish so I'm... 02-08-2011, 07:51 AM

TitaniumTT :willynilly: :chug: Nah,... 02-08-2011, 09:51 AM

FerociousP thats what she said... 02-08-2011, 10:39 AM

TitaniumTT Your tranny got siezed? That... 02-08-2011, 01:09 PM

djmtsu Zing! What the fuck has my... 02-08-2011, 12:49 PM

FIBREMAZ 13 BEEF Nice find man! If you happen... 02-09-2011, 09:46 AM

djmtsu Sorry man, same deal here. I... 02-09-2011, 10:07 AM

djmtsu Small parts update: -ordered... 02-09-2011, 02:23 PM

Buggy Ya hopefully Pedders comes... 02-09-2011, 06:13 PM

djmtsu I'm hoping they come sooner... 02-09-2011, 08:44 PM

djmtsu LIM is here. Still waiting... 02-11-2011, 03:07 PM

joeywimsett Rear end gears 03-07-2011, 09:33 PM

djmtsu Not really anything. I did a... 05-04-2011, 08:31 AM

project86 Hey DJ i didnt see pics of... 05-09-2011, 07:52 AM

djmtsu Nope. The Cosmo is in a new... 05-09-2011, 09:15 AM

djmtsu To be continued? 10-18-2012, 01:55 PM

My5ABaby Oh lord. 10-18-2012, 04:45 PM

djmtsu Stranger things have happened... 10-18-2012, 04:59 PM

reddozen lmao... 10-19-2012, 01:50 PM

djmtsu OK, so I got the Cosmo back.... 12-05-2012, 07:38 AM

Whizbang so it has come full circle eh? 12-05-2012, 09:35 AM

djmtsu Yep. Worked out well for... 12-05-2012, 09:44 AM

FerociousP Alright Phil. 12-12-2012, 08:47 PM

lilring last build.. BS on that.. i... 09-30-2013, 08:13 PM

djmtsu Nah. Going to keep this one.... 10-01-2013, 05:51 AM

Whizbang i know how that its. Rally... 12-05-2012, 09:45 AM

djmtsu RX-2 for $400 you say... ... 12-05-2012, 01:11 PM

Whizbang the great state of idaho, in... 12-05-2012, 01:22 PM

djmtsu Update: Nothing really,... 02-25-2013, 01:12 PM

djmtsu She's about to be sent off... 09-30-2013, 06:48 AM

rx7 vinnie I'm watching you from the... 09-30-2013, 08:03 AM

djmtsu As usual...... 09-30-2013, 08:10 AM

chibikougan Haha watching touching! 09-30-2013, 08:11 PM

djmtsu Need some parts: -84-85... 10-10-2013, 08:01 AM

FerociousP Correction: *CAS. Quit... 10-10-2013, 10:58 AM

djmtsu I still have a couple CAS's. ... 10-10-2013, 11:10 AM

FerociousP meh. external EFI pump (like... 10-10-2013, 12:19 PM

djmtsu Who said this motor was bad? 10-10-2013, 12:41 PM

FerociousP just an assumption. prove me... 10-10-2013, 03:19 PM

GySgtFrank :lurk5: Is this the... 10-12-2013, 08:05 AM

djmtsu From what i know, the FC... 10-12-2013, 08:12 AM

GySgtFrank Hmmm. It just so happens that... 10-12-2013, 08:22 AM

djmtsu Time for me to measure now! ... 10-12-2013, 08:32 AM

djmtsu 28 inches. Of course.... 10-12-2013, 09:40 AM

GySgtFrank Whizbang welded a plate on... 10-12-2013, 10:30 AM

djmtsu Yes, I've seen his write up. ... 10-12-2013, 10:55 AM

GySgtFrank It sounds like it is pretty... 10-12-2013, 12:22 PM

djmtsu If oooonly I could weld..... 10-12-2013, 12:33 PM

djmtsu Been collecting parts,... 11-15-2013, 10:01 AM

djmtsu Well, looks like the Cosmo... 12-18-2013, 02:09 PM

lilring Help me throw a motor in the... 12-18-2013, 07:04 PM

djmtsu I have back up cars... 12-18-2013, 09:02 PM

85rx-7gsl-se Rotary powered backup cars? ... 12-19-2013, 08:09 AM

djmtsu Update: Engine teardown... 01-02-2014, 05:32 PM

GySgtFrank Somebody needs to give me... 01-02-2014, 05:45 PM

djmtsu There's actually 3 there... 01-02-2014, 06:11 PM

GySgtFrank You're a cruel, cruel man.... 01-02-2014, 06:20 PM

Ubaru Looks like a camaro and a bmw... 01-02-2014, 11:52 PM

djmtsu Sorry man, you lost me with... 01-03-2014, 07:46 AM

Ubaru im a street racer. i do drift... 01-03-2014, 06:18 PM

85rx-7gsl-se :awesome: 01-05-2014, 03:24 PM

reddozen Aren't there 4 repus at... 01-03-2014, 09:47 AM

djmtsu Not sure, but one might be a... 01-03-2014, 10:13 AM

djmtsu Update pics. In no... 01-05-2014, 05:11 PM

GySgtFrank I thought you said you... 01-05-2014, 06:27 PM

djmtsu Wasn't me :-) A friend did... 01-05-2014, 06:33 PM

TitaniumTT Been there..... done that....... 01-05-2014, 09:16 PM

djmtsu Yeah....about those... 01-06-2014, 06:49 AM

TitaniumTT Yeah.... Me too.... Looks... 01-06-2014, 08:28 AM

djmtsu That is the master plan. ... 01-06-2014, 08:52 AM

TitaniumTT Buy a heater and no more... 01-06-2014, 01:11 PM

djmtsu I have one! Last time I used... 01-06-2014, 01:26 PM

djmtsu Repaired. ... 01-12-2014, 09:45 AM

silverfdturbo6port I found a 78 cosmo on friday... 01-12-2014, 06:00 PM

djmtsu Get that shit and share... 01-12-2014, 06:04 PM

silverfdturbo6port Eh we will see. I just got... 01-13-2014, 01:18 AM

djmtsu Yeah, I mean if he's wanting... 01-13-2014, 06:49 AM

silverfdturbo6port I agree. Yea that steering... 01-14-2014, 01:41 AM

djmtsu I've never seen louvers for... 01-14-2014, 06:37 AM

2gslse Seeing your progress makes me... 01-14-2014, 08:59 AM

djmtsu Get on it! From the looks of... 01-14-2014, 09:57 AM

TitaniumTT Wait..... MC... you have a... 01-14-2014, 11:33 AM

djmtsu 1998 Mazda MPV rear axle. 5... 01-14-2014, 12:05 PM

2gslse had 1 for years. Built the... 01-14-2014, 12:59 PM

djmtsu Heavy? In stock trim, they... 01-14-2014, 01:03 PM

JL1RX7 DJ remember this is the guy... 01-14-2014, 01:11 PM

djmtsu My rear axle plan, isn't... 01-21-2014, 07:07 AM

Whizbang well it is a cruiser car all... 01-21-2014, 10:20 AM

djmtsu Sport coupe, because rotary.... 01-21-2014, 12:05 PM

silverfdturbo6port If i recall correctly the 8.8... 01-21-2014, 01:05 PM

djmtsu 8.8 is a heavy bitch, of... 01-21-2014, 01:17 PM

GySgtFrank You can use the GSL axles and... 01-21-2014, 01:33 PM

djmtsu For reference, the MPV axle... 01-21-2014, 01:23 PM

FerociousP In the words of Adler..... ... 01-21-2014, 01:35 PM

djmtsu Yep. But damn, the flares... 01-21-2014, 05:55 PM

djmtsu GSL-SE axle acquired. ... 01-27-2014, 01:28 PM

djmtsu Still working on her. Slowly... 02-21-2014, 09:48 AM

My5ABaby Post up pics of the engine. ... 02-25-2014, 03:18 PM

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djmtsu Oh, OK. Painted before... 02-25-2014, 03:44 PM

jacobcartmill so this is the engine that... 03-13-2014, 03:58 PM

rx7 vinnie I'm partial to that color... 02-25-2014, 04:14 PM

chibikougan I went with silver and gold... 02-25-2014, 04:38 PM

djmtsu Time to start looking at... 02-26-2014, 10:38 AM

rx7 vinnie Love meshies.... Timeless... 02-26-2014, 11:41 AM

FerociousP Stock vert wheels with 205s... 02-26-2014, 12:27 PM

85rx-7gsl-se I would consider looking into... 02-26-2014, 12:38 PM

85rx-7gsl-se Mayba something like these: ... 02-26-2014, 01:10 PM

djmtsu Those wheels are HEAVY! 02-26-2014, 01:53 PM

85rx-7gsl-se True, but you get the general... 02-26-2014, 02:27 PM

djmtsu Indeed. However, to make a... 02-26-2014, 03:28 PM

djmtsu More stuff happening. Pretty... 03-12-2014, 09:43 AM

Johnny_K Pics of rebuild. Rotor... 03-12-2014, 11:38 AM

FerociousP Those housings did look... 03-13-2014, 04:07 PM

djmtsu :troll: I used to have the... 03-13-2014, 04:12 PM

djmtsu Two reasons why it was... 03-13-2014, 04:10 PM

FerociousP Wow for 15 years of sitting... 03-13-2014, 04:25 PM

jacobcartmill DJ, i will go to deal's gap... 03-13-2014, 04:29 PM

djmtsu Yeah, I don't know how often... 03-13-2014, 04:29 PM

jacobcartmill ok DJ, my challenge still... 03-14-2014, 12:48 PM

djmtsu The challenge to get it to... 03-14-2014, 01:33 PM

jacobcartmill a valiant and noble response,... 03-14-2014, 10:24 PM

rx7 vinnie http://i361.photobucket.com/al... 03-15-2014, 12:04 AM

djmtsu Worked on a few things... 03-15-2014, 08:58 AM

FerociousP pics! 03-15-2014, 09:05 AM

djmtsu The Cosmo lower ball joints... 03-17-2014, 02:11 PM

t_g_farrell Heat is your friend. 03-18-2014, 09:19 AM

djmtsu Heat hasn't helped. ... 03-18-2014, 04:38 PM

t_g_farrell Your not cursing enough ... 03-19-2014, 07:28 AM

FerociousP :uhh: Pics must not be... 03-18-2014, 08:53 PM

jacobcartmill in for updates. 03-26-2014, 12:34 PM

djmtsu Updates are as follows- ... 03-27-2014, 07:15 AM

t_g_farrell Do SA front brake hoses work?... 03-27-2014, 08:53 AM

85rx-7gsl-se Can't believe you have had... 03-27-2014, 07:47 AM

FerociousP Good updates. Can't wait to... 03-27-2014, 09:36 AM

djmtsu You and I both. Been working... 03-28-2014, 06:31 AM

FerociousP Next two weekends are... 03-28-2014, 09:01 AM

85rx-7gsl-se I would lend a hand if I were... 03-28-2014, 08:51 AM

jacobcartmill i would honestly help but i... 03-28-2014, 05:27 PM

t_g_farrell SA hoses in the mail. Hope... 03-29-2014, 11:42 AM

djmtsu Big thanks Tim. They should... 03-30-2014, 07:58 AM

FC Zach If work wasn't so demanding... 03-30-2014, 11:23 AM

reddozen Damn... I'm in Atlanta on... 03-31-2014, 08:19 AM

djmtsu Brake hoses arrived today. ... 03-31-2014, 08:31 PM

t_g_farrell I figured you would... 04-01-2014, 07:09 AM

djmtsu So, my wheels are... 04-04-2014, 06:34 AM

FerociousP Only issue I see is the... 04-04-2014, 07:32 AM

rx7 vinnie Man this is a nail biter!!... 04-04-2014, 09:01 AM

85rx-7gsl-se Well lets hope I don't need... 04-07-2014, 06:52 AM

jacobcartmill starting it up on jack stands... 04-06-2014, 07:59 PM

djmtsu Still no pics. Because all... 04-08-2014, 03:40 PM

t_g_farrell So they worked out for you... 04-09-2014, 08:45 AM

djmtsu They are a PERFECT fit! ... 04-11-2014, 08:00 PM

85rx-7gsl-se Why would you get rid of a CB... 04-08-2014, 05:13 PM

djmtsu It had all the wiring, but no... 04-08-2014, 05:20 PM

85rx-7gsl-se :( I understand. My mom's... 04-08-2014, 06:02 PM

85rx-7gsl-se You can do solo install. I... 04-11-2014, 09:45 PM

FC Zach I cant wait to see this thing! 04-11-2014, 10:08 PM

djmtsu Some issues I'm dealing with... 04-15-2014, 04:23 PM

FerociousP All ya gotta do is ask bro. ... 04-15-2014, 04:33 PM

djmtsu I've got a few tricks to try... 04-15-2014, 06:21 PM

FC Zach I feel ya bro, I had to... 04-16-2014, 02:00 AM

TitaniumTT Are you talking about JUST... 04-16-2014, 07:37 AM

djmtsu Received very bad news today.... 04-18-2014, 07:54 PM

GySgtFrank You're still running the... 04-19-2014, 01:22 PM

djmtsu Yes. 04-19-2014, 02:23 PM

GySgtFrank Dang. Stupid oddball size. I... 04-19-2014, 02:40 PM

djmtsu Small update. I haven't... 05-12-2014, 07:36 AM

FC Zach I'm down, give us a date and... 05-12-2014, 10:31 PM

djmtsu Unless I get the engine in... 06-05-2014, 10:34 AM

FC Zach :toetap05: 06-05-2014, 12:03 PM

FerociousP :toetap05: 06-05-2014, 01:52 PM

djmtsu https://lh5.googleusercontent.... 06-05-2014, 03:12 PM

FerociousP tilt trans upward. wiggle... 06-05-2014, 03:20 PM

djmtsu Tried that, no luck. Might... 06-05-2014, 04:25 PM

reddozen You have my number... I'm... 06-06-2014, 08:34 AM

TitaniumTT :rofl: Wait wait... 06-06-2014, 09:46 AM

rx7 vinnie You can stab it yourself...I... 06-05-2014, 04:20 PM

2gslse Looking at the pics I see a... 06-06-2014, 01:38 PM

TitaniumTT I saw that too.... but didn't... 06-06-2014, 01:59 PM

djmtsu Har har har. The alignment... 06-07-2014, 06:30 AM

rx7 vinnie Oh there's a tool there... 06-07-2014, 07:46 AM

FerociousP :iamwithstupid: 06-07-2014, 06:06 PM

rx7 vinnie :iagree::iagree: 06-07-2014, 07:55 PM

chibikougan This thread is a Toolbox. ... 06-07-2014, 09:31 PM

djmtsu Its getting there... ... 06-09-2014, 07:14 AM

chibikougan Oooooooh! 06-09-2014, 03:11 PM

2gslse See what happens when the... 06-09-2014, 09:42 PM

djmtsu Haha! The pilot tool was... 06-10-2014, 07:10 AM

chibikougan Give battery a good charge... 06-10-2014, 01:52 PM

djmtsu Getting a new battery. ... 06-10-2014, 02:25 PM

chibikougan :smilielol5: 06-10-2014, 03:44 PM

chibikougan Happy Bday break out the... 06-28-2014, 05:51 AM

djmtsu Looks just like the 76 I just... 09-24-2014, 01:01 PM

djmtsu So, here is what is going on... 10-28-2014, 11:02 AM

djmtsu Still working on these. ... 01-23-2015, 04:20 PM

Johnny_K ^ true Dat. If u don't get it... 01-23-2015, 07:45 PM

djmtsu Having a problem with the... 02-14-2015, 11:14 AM

djmtsu Did some work today, with... 03-26-2015, 04:10 PM

djmtsu POR-15 kit is on the way. ... 04-03-2015, 10:29 AM

rx7 vinnie Good thing I'm bringing a... 04-03-2015, 01:36 PM

almoststockfc :rofl: 04-03-2015, 03:36 PM

djmtsu Says the guy who has only... 04-03-2015, 04:18 PM

rx7 vinnie Being a newb is... 04-03-2015, 04:34 PM

almoststockfc Actually I have brought a... 04-03-2015, 04:35 PM

rx7 vinnie It's gang up on DJ day!!!! 04-03-2015, 04:36 PM

djmtsu I'll gut you all. 04-03-2015, 06:34 PM

rx7 vinnie I'll bleed soy sauce..... 04-03-2015, 07:26 PM

djmtsu I like soy sauce. 04-04-2015, 09:36 AM

djmtsu Here's a dumb update, since... 08-11-2015, 07:52 AM

t_g_farrell WAHT! Sounds insane, do it... 08-11-2015, 10:07 AM

GySgtFrank Good. You can hold his beer.... 08-11-2015, 10:34 AM

FC Zach https://pearlsofprofundity.fil... 08-11-2015, 10:56 PM

djmtsu It all seems like it might... 08-13-2015, 08:52 AM

GySgtFrank Go for it. Sounds like a... 08-13-2015, 10:56 AM

djmtsu Improvement all around! No... 08-13-2015, 04:36 PM

FC Zach This is awesome man, cant... 08-13-2015, 11:19 PM

djmtsu Fuel tank is cleaned up,... 10-27-2015, 11:34 AM

GySgtFrank I do believe we heard this... 10-27-2015, 01:10 PM

djmtsu Glass houses Gunny.... :D 10-27-2015, 01:59 PM

FC Zach It did take him two years to... 10-27-2015, 10:50 PM

djmtsu One year.....and if it you... 10-28-2015, 09:44 AM

djmtsu Well, some good news and some... 11-09-2015, 09:46 AM

JL1RX7 Congrats DJ! Who is the... 11-09-2015, 10:02 AM

project86 :icon_no2: haha 11-09-2015, 10:04 AM

djmtsu :driving: 11-09-2015, 10:12 AM

FC Zach Congrats! Holy crap, another... 11-09-2015, 12:45 PM

djmtsu Gas tank arrived today. ... 11-16-2015, 05:12 PM

GySgtFrank The comfort factor knowing... 11-16-2015, 06:24 PM

djmtsu Damn straight. With the tank... 11-16-2015, 06:29 PM

project86 So awesome! I can't wait to... 11-16-2015, 08:27 PM

djmtsu Holy sweet mother of baby... 11-17-2015, 09:53 AM

djmtsu Minor update: Had to do... 12-09-2015, 10:32 AM

sen2two I believe it's the same as a... 12-09-2015, 01:44 PM

djmtsu Just an update. This Cosmo... 09-26-2016, 05:10 PM

JL1RX7 Pictures or it never happened. 09-26-2016, 06:25 PM

djmtsu Pics of what? 09-26-2016, 06:49 PM

JL1RX7 Of the project.:o13: 09-26-2016, 06:51 PM

djmtsu Not much to look at, unless... 09-27-2016, 08:39 AM

JL1RX7 Nothing like seeing something... 09-27-2016, 09:08 AM

TitaniumTT Unless DJ's naked as well 09-27-2016, 10:25 AM

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djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Gas tank arrived today. From the Netherlands. The things we do to keep old crap on the road..... __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

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