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Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]

Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:30 PM
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Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]

Well since i finally bought decent digital camera, I've decided to show of my car a little.

85 GS Sunbeam Silver ~120,000KM on Odo.
-Restored all broken stock components
- Original digital radio with 10" sub hidden in bin
- 12A Original Engine, No leaks.
- Stock Alloy rims wrapped in Pirelli P3000
- RB Header, Presilencer and RB Primaflow Muffler
- RB Torque Brace and Headlight Cover
- Fire extinguisher!

First a few general outside pics:







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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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The interior:




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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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^^^ DAMN THATS CLEAN!!! DAMN THATS NICE!!!! hey i have the same head lights. Keep up the good work mang!
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:32 PM
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Damn!!! That is one clean 1st gen. You should be very proud.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:34 PM
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How about a little engine:





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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:35 PM
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I also have a Racing Beat torque Brace. Made quite the difference, and i put washers on the firewall side

to really minimize vibration.

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NACA Headlight scoop. I have yet to actually hook this up. Bought it from a guy on here named MarkPerez,

he makes them for $40. It was rather rough when i recived it so i took a few days if sanding and filling.



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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:36 PM
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Next is my crazy hidden sub. I hacked away at a premade box and fitted it in. When off, you can't see it,

the camera flash made it visible.



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Finally, my lighted RX-7 rear hatch striker logo. During the day it is black with white lettering, but at

night:


And the important part:

the alarm also added power door locks, which is really nice.


So, what do you think? Any ideas for a new addition?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:38 PM
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Leave her the way it is visually at least. The 12A looks great too!! So that torque brace works well huh?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Onlyonthurs
Leave her the way it is visually at least. The 12A looks great too!! So that torque brace works well huh?
Yeah, everything I have changed, I have a spare to restore it back to stock.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 12:42 PM
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:37 PM
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What does it say on your glove box?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:46 PM
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im very intrested in how you did the sounds does the sub gets its full amount of volume?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 01:55 PM
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All I see are RED X's.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Sgt Fox
The interior:




Your looks like mine only fancier & ya got all the hott lookin items plus mine is an 83 but im dropping a 13b w/dellorto carbs & a SE suspension. I like the ideas i see in here so i can make this FB better than the ones i had b4.
heres My pic


one front view
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I will add pic's of the transformation in may once i begin starting a new job so i have to hold the money for a week or two
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Originally Posted by Directfreak
All I see are RED X's.
Your browser must be high on drugs. Try again.

Originally Posted by blwfly
im very intrested in how you did the sounds does the sub gets its full amount of volume?
I do have the correct volume, I cut a premade box and then filled in the back of the cut with wood and dynamat. Sounds decent for the bass i wanted. All I was looking to do was add bottom end to the sound, and it does that nicely. With an aftermarket deck and better sub and amp, i think this would sound better, as now its not 'hear it from a block away bass' Then again, i wanted to keep it hidden and more original, and also, I only paid $200CAN for the whole setup....

Originally Posted by John64
What does it say on your glove box?
Its that surgeons general warning that was in the lounge a few months ago, says something to the effect of rx-7 fumes are bad for your health, wear a gas mask or something or other is reccomended.

Originally Posted by MaxBoost13bRX
Your looks like mine only fancier & ya got all the hott lookin items plus mine is an 83 but im dropping a 13b w/dellorto carbs & a SE suspension. I like the ideas i see in here so i can make this FB better than the ones i had b4.
heres My pic


one front view

I like it!

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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wow! even the clutch fluid is sparkling clean!
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:45 PM
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wow.... veeeery nice

love the headlights
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 03:52 PM
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very nice car. I realy like the scoop.
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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With the exception of a couple I am still seeing a bunch of RED X's.
I've checked with 3 of my PC's. All the same thing. Can someone at least upload them to the Forum?
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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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Here you go DR
Attached Thumbnails Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh2.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh3.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh4.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh5.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh8.jpg  

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:00 PM
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These are most of the picture but not all of them
Attached Thumbnails Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh9.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh10.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh14.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh16.jpg   Project Log: 85 Rx-7 GS [Pictures]-wh17.jpg  

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Old Apr 23, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Thanks! Looks Great!.

How did you do the RX-7 latch in blue like that?
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