Luv the FD man! Great job on this project!

I had two FDs in the past and still want one... Its just that smogging sucks here in Cali. Thinking of building one just for track! Looking forward to more pics of your car!

 

oooooohhhhh thats sexy!

 

Changed out the hood to Mazdaspeed hood.. I think it looks better and makes the car less busy..



Another pic..



Few more updated photos of the MB..

After Deals Gap Rotary Rally... I went to check out Import Alliance... Few photographers took pics of my MB FD..







Today, I swapped out the Volks with R888s to more streetable wheel/tires. Tires are Toyo T1-Sport wrapped around BBS MonoForged wheels. I am a fan or older Toyo T1S and T1R and was told the new T1-Sports are quiet, grippy, and responsive. Which after driving around today for over an hour through back country roads, highway pulls, sitting on traffic , I like the T1-Sport.

 

Looks ****.. great job.

 

Thank you for the kind words guys.. Still trying to do couple of things new and we shall see how it all goes.. I guess thats the fun part of modifying cars

more update..

Recently purchased the rare RE-Amemiya Carbon Fiber sideview mirrors..



Took the old APR mirrors off, made a small carbon base to cover up the old stock mirror mount area, and installed the new mirrors.



Afterwards, I realized the old bolts from APR were kind of old and had the used look. So, used some left over fender washer and bolts (from CR3 Motorsports) which worked out perfect!



I've also took my old vinyl out and trying out the Plasti Dip stuff on my lower half of my fenders to see if it helps protect the paint..



I've also blacked out the emblem using the plasti dip..



And how the car stands as of today with the mirror and such..

 

Late to the thread but the Defi dash is the coolest piece I have seen. Id love to hear feedback about how functional it is.

 

I agree.. the new mirror I can actually see the car behind me instead of the useless APR mirrors.

I'm still trying to wire everything else.. just lack of time dedicated to the 3 rotor project..

Me too


Its been awhile since I last updated this thread.. So, here are few things I've been up to..

Trying to turn my MB FD RX7 into a fun track car. I had these Sakebomb Garage AP Racing BBK's for awhile and I finally had a chance to install them over past couple of weeks (been busy with non-car related stuff).



Racing Brake rear brakes



with my Plasti Dip Old School SSR wheels from the 90s

front


rear


whole car


I also got this really awesome surge tank set up to solve my fuel issue on the 20B RX7 that went to SEMA..









One I bought holds 2 x Walbro E85 pumps. Quality is top notch and reasonably priced for what it is. Its made of billet aluminum.



More info on this unit: Radium Engineering - Blog - New Product Release: Multi-Pump Fuel Surge Tank

They also make some cool oil catch can. I'm about to order one of those also.

 

Sick!!

 

Ok.. Finally after some researching the Plasti Dip and trying some cans, I've decided to get the Pro Car kit from www.DipYourCar.com and finally paint the whole car..

But, Day before dipping the car, took all the aero off and did a track day









Next day, I borrowed my friend who owns BNR Turbos' shop and prep'd for laying some 'dip'.
Here is a video :

Now some end results.







I also clear dipped all my carbon bits.. and installed my carbon aeros..







Interior with clear dip on carbon bits.



By the way.. 4 hours after dip, I had to drive 1 hour in rain back to my house..



Not bad for a first time dip.. Black is temporary but will keep it for few weeks and change to a different color... will post some more pics when I change.

 

I like the Plastidip flat black look!

Can you PM me where you got it and maybe a list of items needed to apply/prep for it?

 

Sure!

https://www.dipyourcar.com/product.p...&cat=15&page=1

I did 3 layer using about 2 gallons but if you are going to keep it flat black, I suggest using all 3 gallons or 5-6 thick coats of this stuff.

 

Now I had the matte black finish for a week and put some miles on the car.

Here is what I like about the finish.

-No more polishing and waxing the car
-Wiping the car with just water to clean
-protects my original paint
-easy to re-do
-costs $200 to re do.

Here are some more pics over the past 10 days..

 

Thanks for sharing these great pictures!!!

 

I want to let some of you know that my 3 rotor RX7 will be featured in 'Modified Magazine' October issue.... Which should be coming out any time. Please go pick up your copy when it comes out!

 

Thanks for the pics and the story was a nice read.

how much power did the 20B make? versus weight of the car?