1993 RX7 R1 - (Budget/DIY) - Pic Heavy
 

Purchase Date: 9/25/2012
Year: 1993
Model: RX7 R1
Color and Code: Competition Yellow Tri-Coat Pearl / J9
Miles: 120,500

Modifications:
HKS Blow Off Valve
3" Catback Exhaust
Apexi Air Filters
MSM Wheels (Sprayed or Coated Black)
Lowering Springs
Nardi Turino Steering Wheel (Air Bag Light Flashes)

Included With Purchase:
Stock Springs
Stock Exhaust
Aftermarket Headlights

So I thought I would post and share some information. Before purchasing this vehicle I owned a 2008 Subaru STI and before that a Red/Tan Touring 1993 RX7. I am not a car or FD expert but I plan to do everything I can by myself and share the links that I use videos/forum links. Hopefully with a little time and dedication I can be satisfied with the vehicle until money allows. I went over my budget purchasing this vehicle so unfortunately I cannot do amazing rebuilds/work. There are minor flaws in the vehicle, a few spider cracks, the front wheel well is completely gone, the previous owner drove over paint so there is paint on the tires (not a big deal), paint on the wheel wells and paint on the body and frame (minor). It also looks as though there are 2 identical indents on the roof, it doesnt look like it was manufactured that way anyone feel free to step in, but it looks like someone placed something on the roof and make an indent it almost looks like where the sides of a sun roof would meet but the indents aren't perfect creases and have some bumps like if you were to fold a paper in half. Oh, and the drivers side door handle is broken.

My plans over the next few weeks will be purely cosmetic, the engine runs strong had 0 issues after driving it 600 miles yesterday, the turbo's began bucking last night when I was almost home after getting off the freeway, after more research it may be a relay or alternator issue with the headlights/stereo etc on. I will begin to look into more and update.


9/27/2012 - Pictures Updated Interior / Exterior Before and After Quick Wash.



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After Wash (I Think):



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There should be a nice smooth double bubble in the roof. If there are dents than they are not supposed to be there. From the pic it appears you have a dent and it was not manufactured that way.


Please tell us that you are not going to install those god awful aftermarket headlights.

^ This

x 3

Looks like a clean R1 otherwise, good luck with it

x4.

Those headlights will RUIN the car.

lol, I am NOT going to install the headlights. The previous owner said he purchased them to take the bulb out to place in the stock pop ups. I will probably just sell the assembly.


9/27/2012

I needed to remove the window tint because the scratches in them, I haven't decided the rear but the easiest way I found was using this. (Approx. 20 Minutes)

Steamer if needed to purchase: $25.00



Luckily my roommate had a steamer, I steamed it for a few minutes took my nail and just peeled the corner and it pretty much just came right off.

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After removing the tint I cleaned out all of the door and trunk jams along with taking off all of the plastic pieces in the rear to clear the mud/leaves.

I know there are alot of mixed reviews about wrapping the interior in carbon fiber but the interior isn't in the best shape. I am contemplating purchasing the 3m DiNOC Carbon Fiber vinyl and wrapping the plastic pieces along with the door triangles front and rear with them and possibly see if there is a DIY for sueding the dash and doors.

Looks good, make sure all your wires are in good shape behind those wheel well.

^ Yeah I have to check it out, the wheels are so close to the well that its hard to even get my hand under there, I am going to see if I can manage anything from the top side before raising it up.

I will have to find a new front well and install it.

Does anyone have any suggestions on what to do about the white paint on the side skirt and on the frame? I was thinking about just spraying over the white on the frame but it will still have alot of texture on it (I guess it doesn't really matter) but I am open to anything. Also going to spray the wells.

reminds me of initial d with that wing lol

what a-pillar gauge is that? I installed an autometer on on my 93 yesterday and it the fitment sucked

Boost gauge and if I remember it says PF on it lol, I will double check later this evening.

Pulled the seats out, there were leafs and dirt everywhere. The one bar that goes from the chassis along side of the seat was kind of a pain to take off and put back on. Found a dollar under the seat! Was going to use it to vacuum but the vacuum was 2 dollars ugh, so instead of driving back I used a mini vacuum that plugs into the 12v.

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This is going to be a stupid question, but are the door interior for drivers and passengers side suppose to be completely different? If No, I will post pictures.

^The texture or the design? Texture should be the same, design is different. Also, be careful when removing the tint from the rear as the defroster lines tend to come off with the tint.


Also, Next time just unbolt the rod from the chassis when removing the seat.

This thread inspired me to take my little steamer (already owned the one posted above) to garage and remove tint. Untinted windows just look so clean versus my old (faded, purpleish now) tint.

Tint on side windows came off very easily but left behing a horrendous amount of glue (yay). Tint on rear is very, very stubborn to get off but no residue whatsoever is left behind. So far no issues with the defroster lines pulling off, but I am only half done back there.

Of the two alternatives, I prefer the hard-to-remove but perfectly-clean-afterwards rear tint.

sorry I meant the pod lol

Ok Awesome @RENESISFD, is the drivers setup the same way also?

@Chiefboon, let me know how it turns out, the rear is a little faded and it actually looks blurry to see out the back so I am planning to remove mine today also. How are you doing the back?

@FD-Josh I will try to find out lol, the pillar pod you got isn't fitting the column well? or the gauge pod isn't fitting in the pillar pod well? lol, also here is a link to a thread that someone is selling one for $15. if the fitment is bad pretty cheap replacement to see if this one fits better

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generati...parts-1011974/

I am doing the back the same way I did the sides, use heavy steamer and try to pull off the tint. Rear is a real PITA... whereas the tint on the side really seemed to *want* to stay in one piece while being removed, the rear is the exact opposite. The tint constantly *wants* to split into smaller sections or break free at each line of window defroster. But I just stuck with it and slow progress will get it done.

Although I am now pretty damn nervous about lifting the defroster lines :blush: Oh well, no issues yet. Will wrap up tonight / this weekend.

the pod doesn't fit the contour of the a-pillar very well. Weird because every autometer product I've used in the past had very good fitment.

thanks for the link :icon_tup:

Completed rear last weekend with same method, no issues at all with defroster lines. Just steamed and peeled off what I could. Used lots of windex plus razor blade and blue scotchbrite (non-scratch) pad to get off the glue (kept dipping sponge in warm soapy water) and finished up with windex and paper towels. No issues and no scratches to glass to speak of. All in, probably 3 hours ha.

Untinted cabin is just awesome though :icon_tup:

Looks good so far!

I'm partial to the yellow. Keep up the good work.

please. please dont befoul the car with those hideous frog eyes.

Nice to seen another FD in vegas. I only know of a few. If you need some parts feel free to mssg me. I took down a FD I'm working on down to basically bare shell.