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looks awesome!!:icon_tup::icon_tup:
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Originally Posted by Feed7
(Post 12217572)
The car looks amazing. Black really suits the kit!
Originally Posted by rotatrix
(Post 12217597)
looks awesome!!:icon_tup::icon_tup:
Thanks! I hope to get some more photos this coming weekend, if the weather holds. At some point soon I will take some detailed shots of the engine bay and put together a summary of the parts used in the rebuild......we did a lot of work in there! |
Recent Drive
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...94f5e2543b.jpgSqueezing in the last few drives before the snow hits!
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...14cd0ec5dd.jpgFireball!! |
Couple More!
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Good looking car man!
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Antigravity Batteries - Update
Hey All,
If you follow my build thread you will be aware that I had a major issue with my battery that lead to some expensive trouble shooting. The Lithium battery in question was an ANTIGRAVITY rs-20. The issue occurred in Late July 2017 and the company customer service was excellent with fast replies and they spoke on the phone directly with the guys at ForceFed to try to troubleshoot the issue. I never found out what went wrong, but the end result was that they offered take the battery back for a full refund late July 2017. Unfortunately due to various innocent reasons (i.e. life!) the battery was not shipped. It was eventually picked up by a courier and AntiGravity received it late September. Despite the two month delay, AntiGravity still honored the full refund. This included not only the purchase price and shipping, but they also paid for the return from Canada to the USA. This is especially decent as I initially I collected it from the states via a shipping outlet at the border to save money. I thought this was really nice considering they could have refused as they did not ship it to Canada in the first place! It is unfortunate that at the time it did not work out as I really wanted it for the weight savings (it only weighs 10lb!). However I hope to work with them in the future to see if we can find the issue and enable me to use this battery. In short, I wanted to share my positive experience anyone who has read my build thread. Hopefully this also helps build a relationship between AntiGravity and the RX7 community to allow more of us to find a lightweight battery solution Tom |
What problem did the battery cause?
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Damn man, well done.
It's weird I just now stumbled onto this, but its awesome. The intense unique-ness of the FD and all the aftermarket options never ceases to amaze me. I like this car and build for so many reasons.... as a person who got lost in purely 'go-fast' parts and skipped the detail of what you've done, so I can really appreciate it and how the awesome it as a rare clean functional twin turbo FD. Anyone else see the resemblance in the lights and rear from the ferrari 458 Italia? Wonder who got that look from who? Skeese |
Originally Posted by Narfle
(Post 12230647)
What problem did the battery cause?
Spent a lot of time looking though all the wiring as the whole car was re wired. Tried adding grounds etc due to all the powder coating but that had no effect. Two OEM alternators died in the troubleshooting :icon_tdow Never worked out why, but swapping to the Optima Red top fixed it instantly. |
Originally Posted by Skeese
(Post 12230685)
Damn man, well done.
It's weird I just now stumbled onto this, but its awesome. The intense unique-ness of the FD and all the aftermarket options never ceases to amaze me. I like this car and build for so many reasons.... as a person who got lost in purely 'go-fast' parts and skipped the detail of what you've done, so I can really appreciate it and how the awesome it as a rare clean functional twin turbo FD. Anyone else see the resemblance in the lights and rear from the ferrari 458 Italia? Wonder who got that look from who? Skeese Lots of people compare the rear to the 458, but it was unveiled in 2009, this kit was released by FEED earlier in 2007. However the front is very similar to the TVR Sagaris (unveiled in 2003) so likely some copying there! Regardless, I love the kit. Photos really don't do it justice, video isn't bad but in real life it looks quite special. The proportions look better in reality, I notice it can look odd in some shots. For example the rear end doesn't seem as "long" as the photos may indicate in real life. However it definitely seems wider in reality, those arches and hence the rear end are really fat! The rims have 12" barrels! |
Originally Posted by Jose A.
(Post 12220812)
Good looking car man!
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A little more information in the battery issue:
The only other symptom was that the car would fire up, idle for about 5-10 seconds then die. We really have no idea what the issue was. I speculate that it was an internal fault with the battery itself - the AntiGravity unit was pretty complicated and had a "re-start" function that held back capacity in reserve for emergencies. I am wondering if the initial power draw to crank the motor with the upgraded coils drew down the battery into this reserve and it shut off to protect itself. At that point i guess the alternator worked too hard to compensate and run the motor alone. Even now with the Optima Red Top you can tell that there is a lot of draw when you turn the headlights on. I think i need to upgrade to a 130A alternator. Then perhaps the AntiGravity Lithium unit will work. Those are my thoughts anyway..... |
Pretty Stoked about this!
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Nice car man! That engine looks good too.
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Originally Posted by FD3S_wanted
(Post 12236849)
Nice car man! That engine looks good too.
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Detailed Parts List
So a while back I mentioned that I would upload a full list of all the parts used so far in my build. To the best of my memory the following posts should cover everything and also include pictures of the parts where possible.
Any questions please ask away……..you will notice that I have not covered brakes or suspension setup……that is my winter job and I hope to update you all in the spring on that! Exterior:
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...03c3b7a0b0.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...71ab2b0d38.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b12c49a080.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...53de1f60a0.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...47f9e3f679.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e5b465634d.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f0bbe72e55.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b1fbbbfd09.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...44af80254b.jpg |
Interior
https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...73087bb53b.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f310fd5fc4.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d28655e002.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...963c01edda.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6c3eaa4a6d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...de9321b5a8.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...79b6775b17.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9d01b35f1a.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a203079649.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...397443221f.jpg |
Engine & Exhaust:
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a85a8ce443.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...23eb13cc69.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...87ec2b197e.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6445f3d392.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5fac1ab9cc.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...69a4aedd15.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5592666c03.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9e44293dc1.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f329617f85.jpg |
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1bf448dfa9.jpg
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...de994277e0.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...aba031238f.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c5a343be10.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d74d91511d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6d6498438e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a21381f2ae.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6474530e2a.jpg |
Beautiful ride man. I remember seeing the walk around video on YouTube and being in awe of this car. Always wondered who was so lucky to get this. Happy it went to a great home and is now even better than before
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Originally Posted by ChaddyP
(Post 12237039)
Beautiful ride man. I remember seeing the walk around video on YouTube and being in awe of this car. Always wondered who was so lucky to get this. Happy it went to a great home and is now even better than before
My aim was to do the beautiful bodywork justice by bringing the engine bay and interior up to the same standard. I think I have achieved that! Still lots to do, but the car will certainly be one of a kind when it is finished. |
Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
(Post 12237040)
Thank you!
My aim was to do the beautiful bodywork justice by bringing the engine bay and interior up to the same standard. I think I have achieved that! Still lots to do, but the car will certainly be one of a kind when it is finished. |
Originally Posted by ChaddyP
(Post 12237043)
When i first saw it i was like wow this car "looks" awesome but is missing some engine mods and such. You have really went the extra mile and done it right. Great job! its already one of a kind
But now the major parts are almost finished, just brakes left now as the final visual touch. Then I will move onto suspension and bushings to improve the ride. Then onto my personal favorite part - the OCD calming stuff like swapping out all the nuts and bolts for shiny new ones in all the places no one sees :egrin: |
Souvenirs
Anyone looking for souvenirs of the prior engine bay give me a shout. I believe they will become iconic in their own right.
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Originally Posted by Redbul
(Post 12237442)
Anyone looking for souvenirs of the prior engine bay give me a shout. I believe they will become iconic in their own right.
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#11 of 17 (as at Dec 14th 2017 anyway!)
So I finally got to speak with the guys directly at FEED!
It turns out the previous information I was given was wrong, there are actually a total of 17 Afflux v5 kits built to date :eek: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...79ead9a251.png Not as rare as 1 of 12 but 1 of 17 is still pretty unique. Also who even knows how many of the 17 still exist........... |
What a piece of art. :icon_tup: I feel this kit is one of the few that look fantastic on these cars. Love the TVR inspired lights, they flow surprisingly well with the lines of the car and the rest of the kit.
The color shifting purple engine paint is hot! Well, the whole engine bay is sexy of course :) |
Originally Posted by Spirit-RE
(Post 12239418)
What a piece of art. :icon_tup: I feel this kit is one of the few that look fantastic on these cars. Love the TVR inspired lights, they flow surprisingly well with the lines of the car and the rest of the kit.
The color shifting purple engine paint is hot! Well, the whole engine bay is sexy of course :) The kit is interesting, it is hard to photograph, always seems a little off in proportion in pictures (the rear always looks too long, but not so in real life). It really does look quite spectacular in person. I have had many people comment that although the kit is crazy and replaces a lot of panels, it somehow still looks very much like an FD. Which I would agree with. That is the reason I personally like the kit so much more than the Veilside Fortune one. Your TVR comment really resonates with me, I grew up in the UK and LOVE TVR's. I had at one point tossed around the idea of dropping a 13B into a one....now I don't need to! As for the purple - single best decision I have made on the build so far.....it was the wife that finally convinced me purple was the way forwards :icon_tup: |
Reason for slow progress.....
So as you know winter is long here, meaning I should be getting lots of work done on the RX7.......
However, this winter all I seem to be doing is shoveling snow......and this years snow sucks! Usually it is soft and fluffy, so moving 4 feet of it isn't too bad. This year it has all been wind driven with freeze thaw, so it is compacted and there are 6 inch bands of ice all the way though it. The snow in the photos below required impact to break it up and took me a solid week to move. I fully expect this all to be full again in a week or so. On the bright side; a couple of hours shoveling a day after work is much better then the gym! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6d6e2c997a.jpg All I seem to do is shovel snow..... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ad2f00a090.jpg All I seem to do is shovel snow..... |
In the Year 102018
T.
10,000 years from now when this winter's snow finally melts out, they will wonder what we were worshipping. Good job! Future generations are depending on you! |
Originally Posted by gmonsen
(Post 12256367)
That's really cool. I think it's the only snow rotor I've ever seen.
I just wish I had thought of it sooner; it is about 5 feet wide but if I had planned it out before I started digging I could easily have made it much bigger. Maybe next year...or this year when it gets filled back in :lol: |
Originally Posted by Redbul
(Post 12256419)
T.
10,000 years from now when this winter's snow finally melts out, they will wonder what we were worshipping. Good job! Future generations are depending on you! Thanks! This made me laugh, I also like your comment in the photo album :icon_tup: It's funny most of my neighbors thought it was some kind of fire pit. Maybe I need a photos of several people dressed as cave men around it! |
Fire Pit Appropriate
I'll pay for the costume rental.
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Originally Posted by FEED AFFLUX v5
(Post 12196288)
Next came a bit of a delay as the powder coater was very busy........
But boy were these ever worth the wait!!!!!!! Big thanks to Dylan at TopCoat (https://www.instagram.com/topcoatpowder/) https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...113b91766b.jpg Purple Illusion - DAMN!!!!! Those SakeBomb Garage Dual Oil Coolers look pretty mean too!! |
Beautiful car btw man! Everything super rare!
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Originally Posted by aaronbalz
(Post 12257874)
Illusion purple for the win!! I do powdercoating on the side and absolutely love this color.
Originally Posted by aaronbalz
(Post 12257875)
Beautiful car btw man! Everything super rare!
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On display
T.
They are looking for modified FD for the Vancouver International Auto Show. You interested? |
Originally Posted by Redbul
(Post 12262615)
T.
They are looking for modified FD for the Vancouver International Auto Show. You interested? Thanks for letting me know - I sure am interested, but unfortunately I am in no position to attend a show.........I wanted to hit up the DRIVEN shows this year but it's not looking promising......I appear to still be a few sandwiches short of a picnic or something like that :hah: https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8e05f6b82e.jpgHmmm.....something is missing here! |
Holy this is amazing! Looking great so far. Can't wait to see this in person some day.
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Wow...blow away by this tread. I've never been a fan of wide body kits on FD's....the FD is art in stock form....maybe some subtle mods...wheels...interior. Your project has taken the art to another level...."it's a Picasso"....The tenacity and taste you have, found the right car (the car was lucky too!)....Truly a work of art. Thank you so much for sharing this in such detail, it's an inspiration to all of us who own and love the FD. I wish I could see the car in person!
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Originally Posted by NanD
(Post 12264740)
Holy this is amazing! Looking great so far. Can't wait to see this in person some day.
I am sure the car will be back at ForceFed for another 7's day in the future so maybe you can see it then! |
Originally Posted by Greg Sabol
(Post 12267200)
Wow...blow away by this tread. I've never been a fan of wide body kits on FD's....the FD is art in stock form....maybe some subtle mods...wheels...interior. Your project has taken the art to another level...."it's a Picasso"....The tenacity and taste you have, found the right car (the car was lucky too!)....Truly a work of art. Thank you so much for sharing this in such detail, it's an inspiration to all of us who own and love the FD. I wish I could see the car in person!
I have to agree with you on the perfection that is the stock FD body. If funds were unlimited I would love to have a stock Spirit R in my garage next to this one. However I get a huge amount of pleasure out of personalizing a vehicle, having something totally unique and knowing it has my own work and time in it. I have always wanted to build a crazy wide kitted FD as my previous ones have always been a compromise. So I figured if I do it, I may as well do it right :nod: Maybe when this is finished I can get a stock FD as well..........:egrin: I will continue to document and share the build here. There is so much left to do and I am curious at what point the car might no longer be considered an RX7! |
Hi. VERY nice and clean looking FD. I love the interior by the way, wish I could afford those seats ATM. Anyways, I am currently deleting the ABS (done) and putting in my IGN-1A kit and was wondering what kind of bracket setup you used and where you relocated the coils. I was initially removing the ABS so I would be able to position the coilpack there, in a straight line, but by the looks of it, my wiper motor is in the way and won't be able to do such a setup.
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Originally Posted by Drewz
(Post 12269182)
Hi. VERY nice and clean looking FD. I love the interior by the way, wish I could afford those seats ATM. Anyways, I am currently deleting the ABS (done) and putting in my IGN-1A kit and was wondering what kind of bracket setup you used and where you relocated the coils. I was initially removing the ABS so I would be able to position the coilpack there, in a straight line, but by the looks of it, my wiper motor is in the way and won't be able to do such a setup.
Thanks. Thanks for the support! Yep the seats are super nice, well worth saving and waiting for. My coils are located below the power steering pump behind where the stock battery was. Tried to take a better picture for you, hopefully it helps: https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...42d76b5961.jpg |
Progress........
Well it has been a long winter and many things delayed work on the car. Thanks to the change in weather I am now very motivated to get things finished and to be back on the road.
My plan for the winter was to refresh the braking system and the worn suspension components. I hope to be finished in the next couple of weeks and figure I should start uploading pictures of my progress….so here goes: I started by removing the front suspension components and by doing so I realized just how gross and dirty they were. The bushings and ball joints were way worse than I expected, all boots were torn and all bushings were rotting. Not sure how common this is at 140,000km but they were pretty rough. Good job they are all being replaced! https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b7e1a92d43.jpg YUK! Once removed I decided that I do not want to work on the front end again (or at least for many years). So I decided to clean the wheel wells, re apply undercoat and re paint any other areas. As recommended in another thread I used spay in box liner which gave a really nice finish. I used POR-15 for all the painted areas and even got around all the wiring looms on both sides. Other than being dirty there was no rust or anything untoward in there. For some reason have no “before” photos with the fender liners off. Guess I was too excited to paint! The POR-15 was a pain regarding prep what with the need for both the de greaser and metal prep chemicals. But it was worth the effort as the finish is beautiful and very durable as you all know. I left the coilover mounting area as is because it was clean and you won’t see it, although now I am regretting that decision…… Before: https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...36ccbbc354.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1419f9b926.jpg After https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9d2af93a4d.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...50038caac2.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...da224a3455.jpg |
New Stuff!
As pictured all new suspension components waiting to go in.
Big thanks to tomsn16 for the super low mileage LCA and the HKS Hipermax IV GT .Also to the legendary Ray Crowe for the brand new UCA and all new hardware :icon_tup: https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...98c0af1a5d.jpg Oooooooh shiny! -
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Awesome job. I admire all the dedication the attention to detail you put into this project!
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Cracking build fella,
Do you know how much wider than stock the fenders are? Cheers Neil |
Just wow.
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