haaaa!!! Car finally coming together, come take a look:)
06-09-04, 07:49 PM
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haaaa!!! Car finally coming together, come take a look:)
Here's after a couple weeks of intense labor (prepping). Turned out really nice for a $300 paint job
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Here's a shot of the engine with the twin turbos, dp connected, exhaust routed, runs and will drive next week after some time of finding any bolts that need tightened. IC is already made but will not be installed for a couple weeks, I want to make sure the engine drives fine w/o boost before beating on it.
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Here's a shot of the engine with the twin turbos, dp connected, exhaust routed, runs and will drive next week after some time of finding any bolts that need tightened. IC is already made but will not be installed for a couple weeks, I want to make sure the engine drives fine w/o boost before beating on it.
http://images.cardomain.com/member_i...76_12_full.jpg
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06-09-04, 07:56 PM
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OMG is that a Chevy LT1 engine in there?? What have you done to the RX7!! Its not a pure RX7 anymore.
Exterior wise it looks good for a $300 paint job, what did you use aersol cans? But, seriously you mean $3000 right?
Exterior wise it looks good for a $300 paint job, what did you use aersol cans? But, seriously you mean $3000 right?
06-09-04, 08:17 PM
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why is the first couple pics of a red car, then of a completely different car? the last 2 pics are of a orange car. im confused.
also the corner lights arent in on the last pics.
did you just paint it orange or something? if so why didnt you take the pics of exterior with the new paint?
also the corner lights arent in on the last pics.
did you just paint it orange or something? if so why didnt you take the pics of exterior with the new paint?
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actually, it probably ended up to be about $400-$500. I painted this car in my own garage and it turned out awesome. Took some time to learn how to flow the clear so it would come out like glass but it paid off. It was $100 for paint, $150 for clear, and the rest went to prepping supplies
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Originally posted by rx7raca
why is the first couple pics of a red <A TITLE="Click for more information about car" STYLE="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" HREF="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|AA1VDw">car</A>, then of a completely different car? the last 2 pics are of a orange car. im confused.
also the corner lights arent in on the last pics.
did you just paint it orange or something? if so why didnt you take the pics of exterior with the new paint?
why is the first couple pics of a red <A TITLE="Click for more information about car" STYLE="text-decoration: none; border-bottom: medium solid green;" HREF="http://search.targetwords.com/u.search?x=5977|1||||cars|AA1VDw">car</A>, then of a completely different car? the last 2 pics are of a orange car. im confused.
also the corner lights arent in on the last pics.
did you just paint it orange or something? if so why didnt you take the pics of exterior with the new paint?
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Originally posted by billyrohm
What color are your wheels considered?
What color are your wheels considered?
06-09-04, 08:28 PM
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WOW!
You're my hero.
That is a tremendous FD. I love the engine, lights and paint...and all still twin turbo.
Congrats man. It would be hypocritical to make your car the new 'featured car' of the site, because of the V8, but damn you sure do get close. Much nicer then mine.
Raj
You're my hero.
That is a tremendous FD. I love the engine, lights and paint...and all still twin turbo.
Congrats man. It would be hypocritical to make your car the new 'featured car' of the site, because of the V8, but damn you sure do get close. Much nicer then mine.
Raj
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Originally posted by LT1-7
actually, it probably ended up to be about $400-$500. I painted this car in my own garage and it turned out awesome. Took some time to learn how to flow the clear so it would come out like glass but it paid off. It was $100 for paint, $150 for clear, and the rest went to prepping supplies
actually, it probably ended up to be about $400-$500. I painted this car in my own garage and it turned out awesome. Took some time to learn how to flow the clear so it would come out like glass but it paid off. It was $100 for paint, $150 for clear, and the rest went to prepping supplies
The work on the engine setup looks tremendous though -- I've been following a few of your other threads re: the engine work. Assuming no further problems, when do you predict you'll be done? What gearing changes have you made to make it streetable? What are you going to use this car for -- track use or just highway beatings...
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Originally posted by rynberg
Umm....good quality paint would cost considerably more than that for a full repaint. I applaud your DIY attitude, but I think you're going to regret it later. I can already tell just from the pics that it's not a great paint job....
Umm....good quality paint would cost considerably more than that for a full repaint. I applaud your DIY attitude, but I think you're going to regret it later. I can already tell just from the pics that it's not a great paint job....
From what I can see it looks perfect, you can't even see my runs
I know it ain't perfect but it's probably better than 1/2 the pro shops around here
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After re-reading my post above, I realized it comes off a little harsh sounding. I didn't mean that the paint job sucked by any means, just that you can tell it's not a state-of-the-art job, that's all.
What kind of paint did you get that it was so cheap?
What kind of paint did you get that it was so cheap?
06-09-04, 10:03 PM
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Originally posted by rynberg
After re-reading my post above, I realized it comes off a little harsh sounding. I didn't mean that the paint job sucked by any means, just that you can tell it's not a state-of-the-art job, that's all.
What kind of paint did you get that it was so cheap?
After re-reading my post above, I realized it comes off a little harsh sounding. I didn't mean that the paint job sucked by any means, just that you can tell it's not a state-of-the-art job, that's all.
What kind of paint did you get that it was so cheap?
Seriouly, I know it ain't no show quality, top 2% in the nation, but I still consider it to be a very good paintjob even when looking at how much I spent money wise. Labor wise I must have spent 50hrs just prepping alone. Shooting the paint took a total of about 25hrs, painted any parts that detached from the car seperate so it took 3 times to do the whole car. The reason it took so long to shoot is cause I also color sanded before shooting the clear. I've never painted anything that came out as flat as this did. Color sanding works!!I used Dupont Nason paint, as stated in the earlier post. Clear was Dupont chromaclear
fastcarfreak, it's alittle embarrasing to say it should have about 450rwhp by this summer. I'm only running stock internals so 8psi is about my max. I plan on stroking out the motor this christmas with forged internals, 383ci probably. Then I'll be able to turn the boost up. My tuner believes I can have about 1000rwhp, I'd be happy with 700-800rwhp
Str8Down, the front is R-Magic typeII. This bumper has been discontinued though
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state-of-the-art paint job = $300.00 rynberg did you expect a state of the art paint job for 300.00 seriously?! look at his goddamn engine........... for painting it yourself you did an awesome job car looks great!!
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you guys do know they have this car called chevy corvette right?
www.chevy.com
its a great deal at that also.
leave the rx7 alone
www.chevy.com
its a great deal at that also.
leave the rx7 alone
...... badass car by the way
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Originally posted by LT1-7
fastcarfreak, it's alittle embarrasing to say it should have about 450rwhp by this summer. I'm only running stock internals so 8psi is about my max. I plan on stroking out the motor this christmas with forged internals, 383ci probably. Then I'll be able to turn the boost up. My tuner believes I can have about 1000rwhp, I'd be happy with 700-800rwhp
fastcarfreak, it's alittle embarrasing to say it should have about 450rwhp by this summer. I'm only running stock internals so 8psi is about my max. I plan on stroking out the motor this christmas with forged internals, 383ci probably. Then I'll be able to turn the boost up. My tuner believes I can have about 1000rwhp, I'd be happy with 700-800rwhp
i mean dont get me wrong, im not downing anything, but if your going to spend that much on your motor. why not on the whole car to make it better than most, just like your power?
me alone, im going to spend 2k on a paint job very soon(i am very low on cash flow), i dont see that being alot for a paint job, considering some are over 5k... it just seems like your pulling some strings here.