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First Car, and It's an FD
So, after venturing out into the world of adulthood and joining the United States military, I found myself in Japan. After having just watch Initial D, boy did I want an 86. Looked around all over Oki for ones for sale, all were rust buckets, sadly. Well, then I wanted an FC and talked to a friend on mainland and asked him to look for one. He found me this instead.
While it wasn't my first choice, I'm glad I bought it. It's been about a year and a half since I picked up the car and I have yet to start one of these threads. So, I figured I'd start today. I'll try to keep things as chronological as I can. The build is pretty straightforward as I'm more of an "OEM+" kind of guy. So, on with the pics and notes. These are the first pics I got of her. I'm the second driving owner. I got lucky and it didn't come off the auction floor like a number of others that have had issues down here. A ripe old 42,000km on the clock https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0a6e6fb577.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f45ca24cac.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9486513f09.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...25d030697b.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e3cd393eaf.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ebcabc00a6.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7f793d2c7c.jpg |
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Got her back, all registered and clean https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...56a03bb89b.jpg I really like the tones from this catback https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7c146786a4.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d074ccca75.jpg Stock AF https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...87b31d6f18.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f356858e7d.jpg |
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So what's the first thing to change? https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f7fe574a24.jpg Steering wheel https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6cfdeab631.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e9f0dfe536.jpg pretty simple https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5944f8cd7b.jpg but still a pain in the butt https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1d277fce7e.jpg Annnnndddd I don't like it. Love the wheel, hate the release |
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Got me some new parking lights https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...912e461d66.jpg Quite a bit nicer https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...07fc96f1e6.jpg my buddy had an accident, so, while his car was at the shop, I got to rock his CR Kais for a bit. I like them. The fronts are so flat, though https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...840e94a581.jpg Then, one evening....<br/>Some genius cant be bothered to use his rear view mirror and backs into me under the streetlight.. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c4be6edf50.jpg sad times... https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d547a608fe.jpg I'm lucky my friend was there to deal with him and the police otherwise I would have been arrested for assault. |
Last batch for tonight. I just realized I got a little bit out of order here. Need to sort my pictures a little better on my computer.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d01a52d9ef.jpg And then i got better parking lights https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7eff4c51fe.jpg They blend so much nicer https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...046a6aa0b5.jpg I also picked up blacked out pretty much everything else https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9c346cd970.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...68e08992a9.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a7500aa908.jpg Should probably pop some LEDs in there |
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Got some more goodies in the mail https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b44ac7a528.jpg Took me forever to actually put this thing in https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f2a9af852f.jpg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...352082c70a.jpg New shift knob. RE Amemiya by Razo https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6612d437a0.jpg nice https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...af2c165c5d.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...5dfda294cd.jpg Also... A nice upgrade since I was doing a cat delete soon https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...144ec4423e.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f8a8d9603e.jpg https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cbddbe3416.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...369cf1d48e.jpg Guess I gotta take the old one out https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0f81646b74.jpg Cool. Now I have to get a holder |
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Day or two later, new pads https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3fba7a2092.jpg Hawk HP+<br/>Turned out to be very dusty. Very nice stopping power, though. Loved them. Wait til the last second before a turn on the touge. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4bee56ca1c.jpg Well, eventually my friend needed his wheels back, so I decided to paint mine. Powdercoating was gonna cost just a bit too much https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f531f27ce9.jpg details https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2f57dd680c.jpg One finished https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ba49ae58ac.jpg Nice look, I think. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d04ee83550.jpg The disgusting wiper arms need cleaned too. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...636480b5b4.jpg Sanded them all down, metal primer, paint and clear. Much better https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d75a6eace8.jpg Also picked up some nice new LED headlights (and games) https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ed044de7a7.jpg Nice, pure white |
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Coilover upgrade yet again.<br/>K-Sport Super Sports https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...805675728d.jpg By a considerable margin, better https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f4ba707e6d.jpg Up for work, K-Sport coilovers and new braided steel brake lines by HEL https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0cf307bc7d.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cc2d958950.jpg https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...735cc99f70.jpg https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6d0fbbc088.jpg These were a considerable PITA to get in. Had to file the front bushings down because they were almost 2mm too thick on either side |
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Decided I wanted a bit more room in the bay. Maybe enough to fit a V mount https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4ac7abb2fe.jpg So, Rotary Works airbox https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1a0002ad43.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1f8c8a2110.jpg most was pretty easy https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f1c9e56dd3.jpg one of the hard pipes made getting this in and the previous one out a little difficult https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...505d8b6637.jpg Me, making some last minute hookups. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...43ddd9ef79.jpg Installed. I like. Better than the ARC |
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Decided it was time for a little rationalization. So I had a friend's wife outline the name of the car on the airbox cover https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4f852b3410.jpg Gasai Yuno. If you've ever had the opportunity to watch Mirai Nikki (Future Diary) shes the pink haired one https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...75347c8ef6.jpg I figured it was fitting considering she is the very definition of Envy. I feel the car is the same. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4ff43c4b87.jpg Treat her right, she'll love you like nothing else. Treat her wrong, she wont hesitate to kill you. Or at least blow up. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f637b578c3.jpg Took the dremel to this piece because I didn't want the paint to scratch off https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...84b3df652c.jpg I think it turned out quite good, for my first time doing this. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b2f68d2498.jpg Very nice |
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On the eve of my buddy with the Hachi leaving, we decided to go for a little drive and get some pics https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...59f88d2339.jpg Here are the best of them https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a0c87bc274.jpg it's almost like past and present. The FD's lines are so nice https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...350a10ffda.jpg And, I think the owner's personalities match relatively well, too. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...28da99ac7a.jpg Finally got a holder for that commander https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ee467552ef.jpg Got a sandwich plate for later gauge additions |
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Installed those stockers. All black https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...697042bd9a.jpg All black https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a1ceb16b77.jpg Got a new battery in https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...befca88680.jpg Rather small https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3f1275a0a4.jpg New midpipe! https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...92c05253ba.jpg gosh thats big |
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Got that battery in. Also installed freshly powdercoated strut tower bar https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...073577148b.jpg Diving into something a bit more complicated here https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...157d845574.jpg vacuum simplification for sequential twins https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b84a20aa60.jpg https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ccb6ea0928.jpg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...06b68f540a.jpg In this last one, I also installed the new UIM my buddy Shane made coated in wrinkle black with the double throttle eliminated as well as the nipples on the right side blocked off. Not the most ideal situation since I actually needed three nipples for my boost controller, the MAP sensor, and the vacuum chambers. So, the boost controller is hooked up to one of two on the back and the MAP sensor is on a T with the vacuum tubes. Can't decide if I want to modify this setup at all. The boost controller and FC commander often read differently. Don't particularly like that, but don't know which should get the dedicated line. I suppose it should be the computer, since it actually needs that more than I need to see it. Maybe I'll change it one of these days. |
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Speaking of the boost gauge. Greddy Profec. And a line of Defi Advance CR gauges https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3838bb7e85.jpg Including fuel pressure for when I get an FPR and upgraded rails/injectors https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...55d1d42fa8.jpg Also got an AFR. AEM X-Series. https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...78bdc2ee44.jpg Pettit Racing column gauge hood https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9163a6df85.jpg Looks like it belongs https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8e1973a5f5.jpg Decided on a brake upgrade. HPS's this time, hopefully cut the dust a bit. https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2169eb4600.jpg EBC rotors. Couldn't stand the rust on my stockers. Hopefully these look good for a while. |
Nice build!
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Very nice. Have you decided how you'll be putting together the Column Pod? Silicone?
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Build is coming along nicely
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Originally Posted by simoncbrr1
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Nice build!
Originally Posted by 7_rocket
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Build is coming along nicely
I'm happy to say today was the first day that I've ever had problems with her. Wouldn't startup this evening. Took a look at the spark plugs. Caked in black. I guess I seriously do need a tune at this point. The base map for the PFC just isn't cutting it. I'm far too rich right now.
Originally Posted by borisf
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Very nice. Have you decided how you'll be putting together the Column Pod? Silicone?
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Recently installed Pineaplle Racing BT idler pulley. I liked the discreet look of this more than the standard idler https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0360326b58.jpg New radio. Simple upgrade from old Pioneer unit to new with a USB port https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e45eb1423b.jpg Moved it for the next day's project https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...631a85a36c.jpg Assembling pedestal for gauge install https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...78f36a0624.jpg Gauges installed and working. Looking good. I kind of wish I put the water temp sender in a different spot, though. It doesn't show the temperatures correctly until the thermostat opens. I hate that. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a3f4ff19b3.jpg New strut tower bar I picked up https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d276f3b451.jpg Lo and behold, it actually goes on the rear, not the front. Silly me |
Last build progress for the moment. That's pretty much everything for now
https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ab230b263a.jpg So I did a thing..... https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...012206bc21.jpg T04Z https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...07057f674a.jpg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f5e7e148d3.jpg Small experiment https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...202dd76a3b.jpg put the gauges in the cluster https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9b0a06d5d9.jpg I think it looks pretty darn good. Now to just make it work https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...abf2ee6a5a.jpg Sometimes the small things need looking into https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4f1155c3ad.jpg Something as simple as a repflector https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cbf125d83c.jpg old vs new |
Here's just some nice pictures of the car to round off the most current updates for this thread.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6a604dc702.jpg Back when my buddy with the Cosmo was here and the previous iteration of my friend across the hall's FD https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...026d6afcb0.jpg She think she can play with the big boys. Not yet baby girl https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f0f63555a5.jpg Fresh and clean https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0150464976.jpg Looking nice https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a5e1fda054.jpg One of my favorite night shots I've taken https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...21f98ce2d3.jpg Rolling shots from my friend AJ https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8f8d0faf28.jpg Leading the pack |
Must be easy to source parts since you live in Japan. What was the cost of those Defis?
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awesome! you need an IC duct tho, otherwise it becomes an interheater...
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FYI (and you may already know this by now), the Pettit column pod does not have the factory pegs so you either need to glue it or tape it. Also they are made for LHD. It should be usable, but the opening for the turn signal and wiper will be off a little. RE Amemiya made a RHD version that is much better construction with factory pegs. You may be able to find some over there used (not sure they are made anymore)
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