FD#3... I finally got my favorite color/trim! 1993 SSM Base
 

First off, I'm the worst at build threads so bare with me and it shows by how long its taking me to make this post.
I've own it since March 2019 and have been slowly upgrading and replacing things since.

Background, I always wanted a SSM FD, its my favorite of all the colors but we know that's very subjective. :)
Well after 2 previous FD's(both 93 VR bases) I found what looked to be a good deal on a 93 SSM Base.




Here she is.... Kids named her "Silver Girl".

The crappy pics and ebay lights don't do the car justice. Its all stock with 91K miles, a Power FC, Racing Beat muffler and HKS twin power.
Previous owner had the car repainted about 9 years ago, they did a really nice job, removed the glass, bumpers and such.
Also car was garage kept since being repainted, older gentleman owned it a really took very good care of her and it shows in person.


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Stay tuned for updates, as I put her back to a more stock exterior and YES the ebay lights are the first thing to go.


Steve

That’s awesome, it looks like a beautiful car. I’m glad you’re on the right track with the lights, will you be having the fender vents color matched?

Up to date pic!
 

Thanks man!
Yes Sir, PO had the vents painted back when the car was painted but choose to install the carbon fender vents instead... he included them with the sale :)
Here's a current update pic of her in the garage.... ill do my best to bring this thread up to date.


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Looking at the garage picture, she look to be in really good shape! Paint is shinny and really clean engine bay.

I'm way overdue on that hood LED light bar, which one do you use? I need to get one.

Thanks for the kind words!
It's a Harbor Freight light bar, works pretty decent, I think it was like $29.
Steve

Seen this car in person and it's a great car. Looking forward to seeing updates.

The engine bay looks damn clean and in well-kept condition. :icon_tup:

I'm fairly jealous that you live close by Johnny K :bubrub:

Thanks!!
 

Thx bro!

Rich,
PO took good care of her.
I live in Melbourne, fl.... I believe Johnny talking about when he seen her at DGRR back in May.

^ saw the car at 7s day in Orlando.

Oh yeah, that's right... forgot about that.
Sucked that the rain kept alot of people from coming out.

Coilovers and rims
 

Around, April 2019.....

Now that I have my silver fd the red fd with be put back to stock and eventually sold.


One of the first things I did was swap over the Tein coilovers and rims from the VR FD.
My friend Tito came by in his VR R1 to check out the ride.

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Stock Suspension coming out.

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Tail lights swapped out
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Coilovers and rims on.... also put the stock makers light back on.

Much better!!

Shes ready for Deals Gap 2019.
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Ride up to Deals Gap 2019
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Made it up to Deals Gap 2019
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She ran great, A/C and cruise control were a bonus.
Stock FD's are a real treat!



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Such a clean car! Glad you started a build thread!

Dale

Man that thing is clean in the dirty places.

You're doing god's work, there.

Agreed.

June 2019.........
 

June 2019...
Back from Deals Gap Rotary Rally.... The FD ran great!

Only issue was when I was pushing the car hard up in the mountains the air and water temps via the commander would creep to high for my liking.
This caused me to back off a let them come back down.


Also as soon and I got home I swapped out the leather seats to the base seats from the VR FD.
I prefer the base seats and wish I would of had time to swap them before DGRR, I was sliding in the leather seat while in the mountains. :(


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Thanks Dale!




Thanks Man!

awesome find Steve....love the base seats. My first FD was SSM with base seats. brings back some awesome memories

Hey bro! Thanks man!

Its good to hear from you, hope all is good.
You getting back in the rotary game or just looking around?

Always looking. saw a decent R100 the other day but didnt pull the trigger on it. The older i get the more picky i become. ahahahahha enjoy the new FD. she looks awesome

Cool bro, it'd be sweet to see you back in the game. You always build some sweet rotaries!

Exhaust..............
 

Sept 2019

I swapped out the racing beat cat back for the Tanabe that I had on the VR FD.
Was surprised that the exhaust wasn't any louder but seems to me that the Tanabe is a touch deep in sound.

Below is a pic of the two cat-backs
Tanabe on the left.... Racing Beat on the right.



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Is the RB and Tanabe equivalent in weight?

Dale

Dang!!! Good question.
I can tell you they are similar in weight cause while moving them around neither one felt heavier than the other.

Should've weighed them.

Steve

Super clean. I love SSM and RPF1s

The Tanabe is lighter, the construction is not as robust as the RB. IMO it can't be beaten for the price and performance although, like my RB, it has gotten louder.

Thanks man!

Awesome feedback.... thx for the input.
I think my Racing Beat might be done too cause its was louder than the Tanabe I replaced it with.

Steve