Tomorrow is the big day ;o)
Originally Posted by wanklin
So how's your new project coming along Brian?
The only big thing left is wiring and it'll be road ready.
Seeing as how its been in the single digits lately and spring is still a few months off I've been having a hard time getting motivation to work on it lately...
Thanks Rick.
BTW guys, Since my interest regarding front subframe fabrication is increasing I've started a bump steer discussion in the suspension tech section which I think may be of some informational interest to some of you. I'm really becoming interested in understanding why the Supra 7 has such bump steer issues. If you look at the pics that I posted in the thread you'll see that the rack placement isn't really all that radical. I would almost argue that the Hinson kit moves the rack more than SP's Supra 7 subframe.
Interesting stuff.
link to bumpsteer discussion: https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/bump-steer-explained-625500/
BTW guys, Since my interest regarding front subframe fabrication is increasing I've started a bump steer discussion in the suspension tech section which I think may be of some informational interest to some of you. I'm really becoming interested in understanding why the Supra 7 has such bump steer issues. If you look at the pics that I posted in the thread you'll see that the rack placement isn't really all that radical. I would almost argue that the Hinson kit moves the rack more than SP's Supra 7 subframe.
Interesting stuff.
link to bumpsteer discussion: https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/bump-steer-explained-625500/
Latest acquisition: Purchased a Tri-Point sway bar. I'm working with David at Widefoot racing to make this thing clear the tie-rods with my Widefoot mounts. I currently have the cast mounts but may switch to billet.
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Originally Posted by wanklin
A little side note: I have also had some custom OEM-looking badges made for the car. I drew the design and the emblems were CNC'd from metalic looking plastic and red high sheen plastic. I'll post pics of those later, but I'm really happy about the way that they turned out ;o)
How is the progress going?
Joachim
PROGRESS REPORT = none. I'm currently in Budapest in the middle of my Spring holiday Euro-trip, I have a heap of parts awaiting my return. :o) Will post pics of emblems when I get back. On that note I look forward to a volunteer ride in a 7 on the Autobahn :-) May even make it into your neck of the woods.
I decided that I'm going to anodize my rad black. if that counts as progress. lol
I decided that I'm going to anodize my rad black. if that counts as progress. lol
Zach and I got our new Canadian Subframes back from the powdercoater; 3 coates of shiney black. ;o) Too bad is has to go under the car. lol
Anyone ever paid a shop to reudercoat your car. I have the car sprayed TGM underneath, but I think I want to go with the brand spanking new factory look. Perhaps a dark silvery undercoating mixture would do the trick.
Anyone ever paid a shop to reudercoat your car. I have the car sprayed TGM underneath, but I think I want to go with the brand spanking new factory look. Perhaps a dark silvery undercoating mixture would do the trick.
Originally Posted by joastarlet
Havent seen any pics yet.
How is the progress going?
Joachim
How is the progress going?
Joachim
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From: FL-->NJ/NYC again!
Originally Posted by wanklin
Zach and I got our new Canadian Subframes back from the powdercoater; 3 coates of shiney black. ;o) Too bad is has to go under the car. lol
Anyone ever paid a shop to reudercoat your car. I have the car sprayed TGM underneath, but I think I want to go with the brand spanking new factory look. Perhaps a dark silvery undercoating mixture would do the trick.
Anyone ever paid a shop to reudercoat your car. I have the car sprayed TGM underneath, but I think I want to go with the brand spanking new factory look. Perhaps a dark silvery undercoating mixture would do the trick.
Rob, I assume the "R06" is a play on the names RX-7 and Z06... Don't you think it's a little ironic that the only letter you're keeping from the RX-7 name, the R, literally stands for rotary?
Looking good though
Looking good though
Originally Posted by wanklin
Pics of R06 emblem (just taped on temporarily). Note that the picture does not show the metallic flake effect of the slivery plastic which is present in person.
My black plate is made out of rough metal that's very hard to keep clean. I also like the metallic flake look of your black plastic. This would complement my metallic flake UIM and other parts.
Very nice conversion work btw...
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Dave, The black panel is an aluminum part, available through Hinson, that I simply powdercoated Tiger Bangel Black. I plan on making a countoured CF or fiberglass cowel to cover more of the front bay and better complement the curvatious lined of the car.
You may think of using anodized polished aluminum for your panel as well.
Dave, The black panel is an aluminum part, available through Hinson, that I simply powdercoated Tiger Bangel Black. I plan on making a countoured CF or fiberglass cowel to cover more of the front bay and better complement the curvatious lined of the car.
You may think of using anodized polished aluminum for your panel as well.
Originally Posted by wanklin
Thanks everyone for the kind words.
Dave, The black panel is an aluminum part, available through Hinson, that I simply powdercoated Tiger Bangel Black. I plan on making a countoured CF or fiberglass cowel to cover more of the front bay and better complement the curvatious lined of the car.
You may think of using anodized polished aluminum for your panel as well.
Dave, The black panel is an aluminum part, available through Hinson, that I simply powdercoated Tiger Bangel Black. I plan on making a countoured CF or fiberglass cowel to cover more of the front bay and better complement the curvatious lined of the car.
You may think of using anodized polished aluminum for your panel as well.
Your engine conversion is one of the nicest and most tasteful ones I've seen.
One more question - do you know how much it cost you to have the rear metal flares made and welded to the car? I greatly favor this option over molding in fiberglass. It's something I've been considering.
Last edited by David Hayes; Apr 18, 2007 at 07:59 AM.
TY, I don't have a specific price break-down for the flares but expect to shell out $3-5ish thousand dollars since you will have to repaint much of the car. I did a full inside/oustside/underneath color change as well so I was spent a bit more than that.
Originally Posted by wanklin
TY, I don't have a specific price break-down for the flares but expect to shell out $3-5ish thousand dollars since you will have to repaint much of the car. I did a full inside/oustside/underneath color change as well so I was spent a bit more than that.
