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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Looks great Rich
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 05:40 AM
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whats the offset on the wheels?
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:35 AM
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Originally Posted by brad89au
the stuff you used to cover all your water/oil/vac lines etc.

Brad.
You mean all this stuff?



I'm pretty sure it's mentioned in the thread. The oil and water lines, and egt, abs and wideband line (anything close to the turbine) are covered in DEI Fire Sleeve. I also used less extreme thermo-tec and DEI sleeving on the heater hoses and engine wiring harness. You can source it all from Summit Racing.

Originally Posted by MakoRacing
Looks great Rich
Thanks, more importantly it's all functioning well too

Originally Posted by jm85rx7
whats the offset on the wheels?
They're 18x9.5 +45, and I actually have them for sale right now.

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
They're 18x9.5 +45, and I actually have them for sale right now.
Going back to the Fiskes?

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Ceylon
Going back to the Fiskes?
I still have the Fikses, these were purchased for track wheels.

I actually love the RPF1s, I'm looking for a similar set in a different finish. Otherwise I plan to keep them.... $1500 for wheels and tires for the track is a hard deal to beat
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:37 AM
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Car looks great, Rich.

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
I still have the Fikses, these were purchased for track wheels.

I actually love the RPF1s, I'm looking for a similar set in a different finish. Otherwise I plan to keep them.... $1500 for wheels and tires for the track is a hard deal to beat
Cool - I guess you're after a set in their shiny SBC coating?
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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In the "I really wish I got that on video" category, running only 14 psi I walked a 450 rwhp R32 Skyline this weekend from a 40 punch up to about 130 or so. Pretty fast car, but I pulled him steadily in all gears.

Originally Posted by gmonsen
Its cars like Rich's that don't blow up. Everything is done so well and it has all the protection against detonation that you need to have a stable, high horsepower car without worrying. Its beautifully done.

Others may make more power, but Rich could just turn up the boost. He chose a very low boost level to ensure that the car is reliable. Yet it makes great power, especially when you look at the power under the curve instead of the peak power.

Gordon
Thanks G, I appreciate your sage insight . You're 100% correct...... but I definitely plan to turn up the boost. 20 psi on 93+water inj has been the goal for some time now. I actually ran 20 psi on a poorly tuned map but didn't extract the potential of my setup.

Once Kahren comes back we're going to make some more runs at 1 bar which should yield better results than last time. Then onwards to 20

Originally Posted by snkydvl
+1 very well put Gordon! Many props to Rich and all the others who take the time and have the fore-thought to create such a good build.

Rich, what goodies will we be seeing next on your baby? You showed us teaser pics a while ago...so what is next?

No excuses; we know you have been getting her out on the road and enjoying her...But don't keep us waiting too long....
Well D, you've seen some of the pics now, what do you think? Billy isn't quite on par with Stitch, but I'm hoping they'll get to be friend soon

Originally Posted by BlinD26
Goodfella, excellent build thread! I thought I used alot of heat shielding material

Not to threadjack, but is this a Re-Amemiya Dolphin Tip exhaust on the silver car?
yeah, the heat shielding isn't exactly cheap, it's crazy how much they charge for that stuff

That is the DDMac special edition Limpy Dolphin Jasma II, to be exact

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Old Oct 13, 2009 | 07:57 PM
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Looks good Rich! Maybe we can do a pull soon BTW...rear view mirror is sick!
Old Oct 13, 2009 | 09:59 PM
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Old Oct 14, 2009 | 06:09 AM
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Is there a specific reason you chose a FMIC over the ever-so-popular V-mount setups?
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:05 PM
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Is there a specific reason you chose a FMIC over the ever-so-popular V-mount setups?
Because the Blitz is a bad *** fmic
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:39 PM
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Gorgeous VR, love the 99spec front!
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 01:51 PM
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I am so jealous of this car. only thing I dont like is the cd player seems to stand out a little too much just because its a different color.
Old Oct 14, 2009 | 09:16 PM
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i suppose the reason you got no attention at that meet, is because its not polite to fap in public, thats what the internet at home is for...........
gorgeous car, unbelieveable, complete eye candy
i like how pretty much every single detail has been thought through, all the way down to the bracket for the gm sensor, thats just badass.

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Old Oct 16, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Well D, you've seen some of the pics now, what do you think? Billy isn't quite on par with Stitch, but I'm hoping they'll get to be friend soon
I think I heard mention of a FEED wing that I don't spy in any of those pics...if you change your mind we should talk

Oh and p.s. hun....Billy is the bomb! I wanted him to pick the bigger one in the store we were shopping in, but I have a better idea for one anyways! And Stitch and Scrump maybe jealous...much more rare...

p.p.s...ewww that's dirty!...sweet melody...
Old Oct 16, 2009 | 05:39 PM
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i guess i missed this thread because i simply don't frequent the Gen III sections all that often, but i must say i read every page and it was nothing short of bloody amazing!

i can't wait to see what the final tuning results are. in that vein, have you done another compression test recently? the last one i remember seeing was around 1000 miles in the 120s.

Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
Seems like the oem upper intake manifold is holding back some of the high rpm power ...
i'm curious what led you to think this. too long?
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by FearNoPiston
I am so jealous of this car. only thing I dont like is the cd player seems to stand out a little too much just because its a different color.
yeah but how many of us would want our interior to look like that!!!! SEXY is all i can say. I too would change the color of the cd palyer but beggers can't be choosers right? Sweet ride and i really like the way the new wheel look on her
Old Oct 17, 2009 | 10:36 AM
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Car looks fantastic Rich! Just wondering why you choose to replace your rear-view mirror?
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:25 AM
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Originally Posted by str8ryd
Car looks fantastic Rich! Just wondering why you choose to replace your rear-view mirror?
Riz, that's a really good question. Perhaps because I have a problem ?

Some more updates, sorry for the lack of pics.

my Nardi 350mm Deep Corn FINALLY came in, to be installed shortly.



Uras 99 spec combo lights, Mazda Flying M emblems, FEED sideskirts and FEED Type 2 wing also sitting awaiting install. I'm wondering if I should paint the ends of the wing Vintage Red or flat black as seen here:




I just ordered a boatload of Defi BF gauges, I plan to replace my link series II (which light up green at night) with the BF, which light up amber. This includes oil temp and oil pressure, and they'll match nicely a 2002 cluster that I recently ordered from Rotary Boutique/Pure RX7. I also scored an authentic Border gauge pod (mickey mouse style) to mount the extra gauges.

Pic of the Border mount:



I also signed on for the Sake Bomb Garage Projector HID headlight GB as well, I recommend everyone take a peek in the thread

GB link here: https://www.rx7club.com/vendor-classifieds-276/gb-bi-xenon-hid-projector-sakebomb-garage-867943/
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 11:39 AM
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You sir have a problem.

Paint the wing mounts.

Crispy

PS. I located a certain template I had hanging around my garage
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 12:14 PM
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I vote you paint the wing, also.
Old Oct 19, 2009 | 01:45 PM
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Me and Rich shot the **** and had a few drinks, good times.

Note: I don't think Rich knew you're supposed to dump the old limes after each drink....

Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:48 PM
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You guys need to invest some upgrades in that kitchen!!!

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Old Oct 19, 2009 | 07:54 PM
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Originally Posted by CrispyRX7
You guys need to invest some upgrades in that kitchen!!!

Crispy
hahahaha



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