Well I figured I'd get a head start on my build thread (I hope this is the right area). Anyways I recently bought a red 88 RX7 vert for $1000. Has some cosmetic issues that I am currently dealing with. The convertible top was toast, but I was able to get a replacement rather quickly that needs only minor repairs and is in really good shape. The front driver side fender and head light cover needs replacing and I have gotten those already. Other then that the previous owner had done some really crappy things to the car, trying to make part of the interior have red accented parts, looked horrible, had to get a replacement steering wheel, need latch inserts, some of the trim parts are missing. The seats are definitely needing reupholstering, I actually rather like them because of the head rest speakers. I will take pictures of my ride tomorrow when it's day light. In the mean time I will post of my intended modification list that I will eventually complete.

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Manufacture: Mazda
Model: RX7
Model Year: 1988
Chassis Code: RC3S
Engine Code: 13B
Engine Displacement: 654cc x 2 (1308cc)
Body Type/Style: 2 door/Convertible

Current Modifications:
Interior:
--Series 5 Leather Steering Wheel
--Pioneer Head Unit DEH-1400
--Infinity Reference Speakers 4022i 4" dash speakers

Exterior:
--H4 Headlamp Housing Conversion

Future Mods:
Engine:
--Street Port

Intake/Exhaust:
--Custom Cold Air Intake (Hidden Type)
--Racing Beat Headers
--High Flow Cat
--T2 Catback Exhaust

Exterior:
--Front Lip (Black)
--T2 Side Skirts (Black)
--Duck Tail Wing
--Rear Diffuser

Suspension:
--KYB AGX/Tokico Illuminas
--Ground Control 7k/5k
--Racing Beat Swaybars
--Energy Suspension Bushing Kit

Wheels/Tires:
--Stock BBS Mesh Wheels
--Rear - 25mm Wheel Spacer
--Front - 5-15mm Wheel Spacer
--205/60-15 Goodyear Eagle GT

Coolant System:
--All Aluminum Radiator

 

Sounds like solid plans. Good luck with the build!



Oh and S4 FTW!

 

Thanks, well anyways I just got a set of Tein Type HR coilovers on the way.

 

"seats are definitely needing reupholstering"

Ebay full leather replacements for not that much. Give you have a red Vert, black leather with red stitching would pull all together well. If you search my name in this specific forum, you'll see pictures of my S5 Vert with that exact set up.

Good luck with your restore.

 

I'm actually having trouble finding decent seat covers that you are referring too.

 

Awesome car you will have there.

 

Cool Im gonna steal your plan and build the car first. Have fun having the Second car with those specs.

 

Hey!!! that's messed up!!!

 

lawl. Just kidding. I'm going a completely different direction.

 

Well here's a modified list for the modifications that I will eventually complete:

Engine:
*Custom Turbo Manifold
*Holset WH1C Turbo
*External Waste Gate
*Blow Off Valve
*Custom Catted Turbo Back Exhaust
Mk III Supra Intercooler
Custom Intake/Intercooler Piping
Intake Throttle Body adapter
Injector Dynamics 725cc Injectors
Walbro 255 fuel pump

*Combined kit

Engine Management:
1987 Mazda RX7 Turbo II N332 ECU
Mazda RX7 S4 RTEK 2.1
1986-88 Mazda RX7 Turbo II N318 AFM
1986-88 Mazda RX7 Turbo II N318 MAP

Electronics:
Wide Band O2 Sensor
AFR Gauge
Dual EGT Sensor and Gauge

Drivetrain:
ACT 4 puck sprung clutch kit

Suspension:
Camber Plates
Tein Type HR Coilovers
Racing Beat Toe Eliminators
Mazdaspeed Bushing Kit
Rear Camber Link Adjuster

Wheels
XXR 521 17” x 7” +38
Undecided Tire 225/45-17

Interior:
S5 Coupe OEM Seats