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From Drift car to Show car

Hi there,

I bought my Rex in September of 2015 with the dream of building a Fortune Fast and Furious orange and black replica film car. I also wanted to have power to match the looks. I scoured the internet and found my beast.

The car was originally a drift car which i believe had previously been featured in a magazine but cannot find anything to collaborate this. The previous owner had spent a fortune(excuse the pun) on highly modifying the engine to enable the car to achieve 700 BHP. The car is currently pushing 423BHP @ 0.7 bar, but i am assured by the shop that carried out all the mods that it can easily achieve the numbers.

This is what the car looked like when i bought it. There appears to be a big divide on the fortune look, you either love it of hate it. I will continue to post updates as we go along and welcome any views
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9f52cc8982.jpg

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...051526c351.jpg

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8917990de8.jpg

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9da15e1401.jpg
The car was imported 4th August 2008
The rx7 has been on the rolling road pushing 423BHP @ only 0.7Bar
Below is a list of modifications
HKS T51R Turbo
Large Screamer Pipe With External Waste Gate
Power Steering Relocation
Aircon Removal
ABS Removal
Alloy Power Steering Pulley
Dragon Performance Under drive Pulley Set
Blitz Boost Controller
Various GREDDY Gauges
Solid Engine Mounts
Solid Diff Mounts
HKS A Pillar Gauge
Dragon Performance Gearbox Brace
Dragon Performance Diff Brace
Dragon Performance Strength Bar
Blitz 850cc Injectors
Aftermarket Coils
Custom Swirl Pot
ORC Twin Plate Clutch
Tomei 1.5 Rear Diff
Apexi Power FC ECU
Turbo Timer
Twin Uprated Fans
GREDDY Front Mount Intercooler
Street Port Engine
GREEDY Hard Pipe Kit
HKS Super Suction Kit
Accal Twin Spark Ignition
Greddy Oil Catch Can
Relocated Battery
Twin BOV
Aquamist
Dragon Performance Custom Aquamist Tank
2 Bosch Fuel Pumps
Dragon Performance Rad Shroud
HKS Drag Exhaust
Adjustable Rear Control Arms
TV Screens in the Sun Visors
Custom Long Alloy Gearstick
Snap Off Steering Boss
Momo Steering Wheel
LED Rear Lights
Rear Diffuser
Tein Bonnet Lifters
19 inch(Front) 20inch (Rear) Worx wheels

Full air ride from across the pond

I was persuaded to look at having air ride fitted to the car. Being a show car we wanted to improve the stance. Apparently this is the only car in Europe to have full air ride and thanks to our friends at becausebags.com, we now have an awesome stance which will hopefully match the look of the car on completion. The car is running 19" on the front, and 20" on the back. The rear wheelarches had to be tubbed to accomodate the larger size and to get a nice tuck.
https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...678e2698ec.jpg

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https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0d715318f.jpeg

Panels now in primer for final fitting