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Old 05-14-08, 04:03 PM
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One last one, i bought 2 steering wheels one for the track and one for cruising or whenever i feel like switching it up, im still waiting on the other NARDI to come in.. anyway i picked this up from a buddy

NARDI DEEPCORN

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Old 05-14-08, 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by sbnrx7
Nice, I need one of your money trees in my yard. I like everything but the steering wheel. A Nardi wheel may be recognized by some for it's expense, but few would agree that it looks good in an RX7 interior. Vintage Jaguar yes, Mazda FD RX7, No. You do have good taste for nice upgrades though.
well im sure most people wouldn't go with a wood wheel but its not for performance it's for my style im in to the lux/drift crazy look. gutted interior with a wood wheel will look crazy.
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Old 05-15-08, 12:08 PM
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Sounds like you need an Ls1... >:^)
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Old 05-15-08, 06:43 PM
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Sounds like you need an Ls1... >:^)

my car will never see a lame ls1 swap
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Old 05-16-08, 12:00 AM
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If you knew how to tune a rotary, your car wouldnt need an LS1.

haha

I'm just messing with you.
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Old 05-16-08, 12:44 AM
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Old 05-16-08, 02:52 AM
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V8 > Rotary? nawwwwwwwwwww
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Old 05-16-08, 03:57 AM
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get them wheels painted and mounted, I want to see!
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Old 05-16-08, 04:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Brismo7
If you knew how to tune a rotary, your car wouldnt need an LS1.

haha

I'm just messing with you.
We get no love on this forum.

Nice progress, my friend. You seem mechanically adept -- why not build the motor yourself?
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Old 05-16-08, 07:11 PM
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im sorry i just think putting an LS1 in car that was meant to have a rotary is just plain ******* stupid, but, i still have love for the motor just not in my car. to be honest with you this is the first time i have ever done anything like this, if i had the money i would pay to get it done, there is a reason why im doing it my self this time...... but i rather not get in to that. i didn't want to build my motor cuz i have no prior experience on it. i plan on buying a blown one and see if i can build it but we will see.

anyway had some time today so i took my calipers off sprayed them silver. im pretty happy i wasn't trying to get them perfect just hated the faded red from the last owner.



the paint i used



all sprayed up !!






from nasty to classy
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Old 05-16-08, 07:13 PM
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i forgot to mention i hit the calipers with like 4 or 5 coats i also painted my diff brace. why ? i dont know i think i was bored.
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Old 06-05-08, 01:34 AM
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Old 06-05-08, 01:48 AM
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some progress on the car got my front mount on



sorry for the horrible angle but the banzai diff brace installed and painted silver.



new polished LIM and my fuel rail i painted silver
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Old 06-05-08, 08:57 PM
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painted and wrapped my down pipe with DEI exhaust wrap and paint.







and yes i know the zip ties wont hold.
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Old 06-05-08, 09:10 PM
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I love this pic:




Congrats with the build! It's looking good. (My jealousy is beyond words) I wish I had a 13b to blow...
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Old 06-05-08, 09:37 PM
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\Went to banzai today too pick up my motor and a few other things. I cant wait to drop it in !! took some pics of the cars at the shop also.

















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Old 06-05-08, 09:40 PM
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also picked up

banzai motor mounts



and

banzai oil pan brace

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Old 06-06-08, 11:21 AM
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Damn, that is one CLEAN shop
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Old 06-06-08, 04:09 PM
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Damn, that is one CLEAN shop
You better believe it! Chris's shop is always looks that way too.
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Old 06-08-08, 08:29 AM
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put a few parts on. the motor is looking sick im so excited to drop this bad boy in.

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Looks great! Now get to work.
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Old 06-10-08, 09:47 AM
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Originally Posted by ihavetwins

new wheels came in !!! im going over to CM werks in Burr Ridge, IL to get them powder coated a super secret color !!


Remember this post ? well i got my wheels back and all i can say is OMG i personally think they are sick as hell im so happy with the out come i cant wait to get them mounted once mounted it tire tucking time !

are you ready ?






































Let the hate begin !
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Old 06-10-08, 09:52 AM
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everything is looking great so far
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Looks good Carsey. So when did you become the poster boy for Dupi-color? lol.
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Old 06-23-08, 11:22 AM
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RANDOM PARTS UPDATES

took off my exhaust the other day noticed that the flange on it is only 2 1/2 inches so i need to take it to get cut and weld on a new 3" flange






Painted my Oil pan to match.



Rx7.com Commander holder



A preview of lowness to come

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