virfighter

Ok, ok, so this thread is basically just an excuse so show off some stuff that I've recently done to my car... lol, I have no shame

I got a nice pair of black seats out of a series 5 FC. Nice and comfy, fit isn't quite perfect but I might do some more work on them later.



Shift boot from rotorhead.ca. Looks pretty good, I was a little disappointed with a couple of things, its not up to par with the leather boot I put on my miata... but then again, this one was less than half as much:



New hinges for my armrest. The original hinges were broken and my armrest was just sitting on top, so a quick trip to Ace Hardware for some hinges and the problem solved. It sits up a little higher than usual in the back but you'd never notice.:



Last but certainly not least, my new electric fan:



It is the 16" "Mr. Gasket" fan from Summit Racing. So far no complaints. Right now I've just got it wired to come on with the ignition, but may eventually change that. Also, I haven't tried to put the original shroud back on yet, do yall think I really need it?

So far the cooling seems to be just as good as the factory clutch fan. My gauge is pretty much right where it was when I still had the old fan on. Here's a pic of the gauge after a solid 10min of idling:



Ok, I guess that's enough pic whoring for the time being. If you want to see more pics then you can check out my entire album at: http://www.paradise.raleigh.nc.us/gallery/rx7

If yall have any suggestions then please let me know!

Eville140

Do the seats sit higher or lower than stock seats?
I need to swap something into mine soon, with my helmet on I have to keep my head tilted sideways to make a pass. lol

Thanks
Randy

virfighter

I haven't noticed a drastic difference in either direction. I reused the stock rails and I don't think the seat is any "thicker" so its probably about the same. Strangely enough.. it feels maybe a hair lower, but maybe that's because of the larger side bolsters.

rlking

nice

79+80+84_rx-7

I went from what I think were SE seats (brown leather... adjustable backing) to some FIERO seats...


and GOD DAMN!


I just used the pontiac sliders... just bend them, and drill new holes....


real easy, and both sides sit the same hieght.....


lots lower, LOT MORE COMFORTABLE, you can shift and work the pedals MUCH MUCH easier... VERY NICE...

mwpayne

Hey, throw some pics up on those fiero seats!

85gsl2ndtimearound

LETS SEE THE FIERO SEATS !!!!!

Eville140

I am all over that idea, heading to the junkyard tomorrow.

Later
Randy

Metallic_rock

NO need to put the plastic shroud back on the radiator. all it was for was to direct the air through the radiator using the stock fan. since you have the fan mounted directly on the radiator, there is no other way for the air to go than through the radiator. Looks good.

79+80+84_rx-7

hehhee, all I goti n the car right now is the shift ****, steering wheel, carpet under the seats, the seats, and a gauge cluster.... oh and a battery behind the passenger seat........ Ill try to get pics... looks REAL good....







Laters, Andrew

Tom

Very clean..Nice interior! Fan looks cool too. I might add that one to my rex!

buddah9543

i didn't like the rotorhead shift boot either. I actually found on mazdatriz for a 79 the whole shift boot brand new in black. And i like your hinge idea. i think i will rip it off of u if u don;t mind.

mwpayne

Y'know, on 2nd thought, I think I'll just hold out for some T II seats, gotta keep the car in the mazda family..