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1stRX8 01-11-04 10:59 PM

cosmetic 4 light system. One that opens only half of the stock unit.

speed7 01-11-04 11:02 PM

I know I have that link around here. I'll post it as soon as I find it.

speed7 01-11-04 11:26 PM

I can't seem to find it but this is a page that seems to have alot of links to poke around in. I'm pretty sure that light system your looking for is a custom job. Shouldn't be too hard to pull off though.

speed7 01-11-04 11:27 PM

forgot the link. :D

http://brfoundation.com/RX-7/MyFavorites.HTM

speed7 01-11-04 11:36 PM

I know I'm being a post whore but here... this was said to be usable on First gen rx-7's.

http://www.miata.net/garage/bsplow/

http://www.miata.org/cmt/bsp/default.asp

1stRX8 01-11-04 11:40 PM

sweet. If it doesn't fit. I at least know what's in it. An HID system with proper beam spread is the way to go.

speed7 01-11-04 11:47 PM

Yeah I'm going to do HID in both of my cars in the near future... only thing is the proper system is about 600 bucks per car. Which isn't bad but I would like to have a car that deserves the HID kit. Can't have people lookin at it if nothing is special you know.

rotarygod 01-12-04 01:22 AM

1stRX8: Which side of Houston are you on? I'd love to stop by and see the project of help in any way possible.

1stRX8 01-12-04 08:42 AM

Stafford on the SW side.
I'll PM my cell # to you

Bern 01-12-04 03:03 PM

1stRX8:
Quite an endevour you've taken on. But it's good to see that you have a budget and facilities to make it happen.

You might want to check out a project done by some one in Canada and I think one or two in Japan, that swapped complete FD mechanicals (including suspension) into FB chassis's. I'm sure some one on this forum has links to these cars.

Best of wishes and I really look forward to the end product. Let me know if you want any information on Mariah. I have a few pieces from them on my car.

https://www.rx7club.com//attachment....postid=2538898

-Bern
My turbo FB
http://home.earthlink.net/~brhslm/

1stRX8 01-12-04 06:49 PM

I spoke with Jim Susko at G-Force engineering. VERY helpful and very pleasant. I expect to buy "one of each" from him.

I am revising my weight estimate to 2050lbs based on our conversation. Maybe under 2000 if I really put the effort in. At that weight, I may not need a brake upgrade as the original car was 2850lbs and the brakes were decent then.

He also suggested staying with a stock rim diameter to optimize the geometry of the setup. I have no argument with the principle - but I never seen ANY cool looking 14" wheels. Even 15" are hard to come by. I

wwilliam54 01-12-04 06:51 PM


Originally posted by 1stRX8
I spoke with Jim Susko at G-Force engineering. VERY helpful and very pleasant. I expect to buy "one of each" from him.

I am revising my weight estimate to 2050lbs based on our conversation. Maybe under 2000 if I really put the effort in. At that weight, I may not need a brake upgrade as the original car was 2850lbs and the brakes were decent then.

He also suggested staying with a stock rim diameter to optimize the geometry of the setup. I have no argument with the principle - but I never seen ANY cool looking 14" wheels. Even 15" are hard to come by. I

the stock aluminums are pretty light
whats wring with those

1stRX8 01-12-04 06:55 PM

Ugly IMHO.

1stRX8 01-12-04 06:57 PM

Ugly IMHO. Plus they are a measly 5.5in wide. I bit small for the 280hp motor.

speed7 01-13-04 12:20 AM


Originally posted by 1stRX8
I am revising my weight estimate to 2050lbs based on our conversation. Maybe under 2000 if I really put the effort in. At that weight, I may not need a brake upgrade as the original car was 2850lbs and the brakes were decent then.
You may still want to consider a break upgrade, possibly getting powerslot rotors. They are just slotted so they hold up and I've heard some considerably good things about them. And having driven my SE fast and also drivin my FD.. The FD way out performs the SE in breaking. And going with more power, its great to go fast but important to be able to stop.

Rtrpwr 01-13-04 12:54 AM

Love the idea, make sure you document it all.

RotaryRevn 01-13-04 01:19 AM


Originally posted by 1stRX8

I could only hope for a mention in SCC.

How about getting an article into the new rotary tuner magazine!

1stRX8 01-13-04 08:36 AM


You may still want to consider a break upgrade, possibly getting powerslot rotors. They are just slotted so they hold up and I've heard some considerably good things about them. And having driven my SE fast and also drivin my FD.. The FD way out performs the SE in breaking. And going with more power, its great to go fast but important to be able to stop.
I agree that a brake upgrade is very necessary. Reducing the weight by 800+ lbs and using race pads might be enough. Believe me, If I have ANY reservations about braking - I won't hesitate for a second to upgrade to the Brembo's like my original plan indicates. If nothing else, the Brembo's look cool.

Directfreak 01-13-04 09:00 AM


Originally posted by 1stRX8
I agree that a brake upgrade is very necessary. Reducing the weight by 800+ lbs and using race pads might be enough. Believe me, If I have ANY reservations about braking - I won't hesitate for a second to upgrade to the Brembo's like my original plan indicates. If nothing else, the Brembo's look cool.
Where can you get Brembo's for a GSL-SE?
I can't find any "REAL" brake upgrades other than
upgraded rotors and Hawk pads.

Seven's only Racing = way too expensive Race only setup.

TII pistons and calipers = not a direct swap, and still nobody has posted an ACTUAL change. (I think Steve84GS has on the Mazspeed forum, but Not one pic.)


AJC13B fit FD Brakes on his, = Totally custom. ($$$)

If you want bigger, badder Brembos, I am afraid they are a custom job only.

1stRX8 01-13-04 09:13 AM

Yes, I was planning to do significant machining. I will use SolidWorks to model all the pieces and have them machined. I have not decided what material would be best. Probably a surface hardened off the shelf 304 SS.

MosesX605 01-13-04 09:43 AM

I have one word for you:

Panasports.
http://www.panasport.com/FS14.gif

onepointone 01-13-04 02:17 PM

i have one word for you...

SPINNAZ!!!1111


http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/spinning/spin-sm.gif
:bubrub:





Disclaimer: Just joking :D

81Rex6port13b 01-13-04 02:33 PM


Originally posted by onepointone
i have one word for you...

SPINNAZ!!!1111


http://www.wheelmax.com/Wheels/spinning/spin-sm.gif
:bubrub:





Disclaimer: Just joking :D

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lol... that would definatly be hillarious.

1stRX8 01-13-04 03:14 PM

Sheeeeeeeeeet! Beeeotch

Directfreak 01-13-04 06:51 PM

I am not sure they made Panasports in the SE bolt pattern.


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