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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 10:35 AM
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MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS

Ive been lurkig a while on these forums and finally got the chance to start working on my rx7.

It wont be an all out kinda build, right now trying to restore it to its previous greatness since I got it with a blown motor, lots of nice parts however it was just sitting there for a few months while the new motor arrived from japan.

Hoping to have you guys input on the car and the continuation of the build

The car when I got it! Everyhing put together without a motor which had been taken apart to see what was wrong.

Parts the car came with from japan
BBS Wheels
BBS lug nuts
Origin Hood
Amemiya Sides
Ganador Mirrors
Greddy Gauges (water, oil press, oil temp and boost)
Mazdaspeed cluster
Hks twin power ignition
Exedy Clutch
Momo Steering wheel
Feed Damper
Bathurst R showa Suspensions
Autoexe Twin turbo Intake
Blitz SMIC intercooler
Attain by ksp right light cover

MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo714.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo837.jpg

For some reason all the lights came with a film over them, i dont know if it was for protection or to give it a smoked look

Some parts and trinkets I have gotten for the FD

Thanks to rotary13b1
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo283.jpg

99 spec wing
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo666.jpg

MazdaSpeed wing
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo471.jpg

The motor when purchased in Japan, as stated it appears they had not abused this FD as much in the cluster it says 32 thousand kilometers and as per my mechanic who is renowned in the island the motor may have even less miles (came out of a series 4)
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo622.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo185.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo104.jpg

Puechased a PowerFC S6 that its the one that will work with my motor (also have the commander even tho it is not pictured
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo904.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo952.jpg

The motor as it arrived and was being prepped to go into the car (still crated)
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo259.jpg

Finished product
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo813.jpg

It came with HIDs from japan (lucky me)
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo356.jpg

Some of the Wheels I have acquired for this car

Work Meister S1
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo343.jpg

Volk TE37
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo435.jpg

Volk SE37k
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo335.jpg

One of the few suspension setups I have also gotten is this set of Buddyclub Fullcoilovers
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo74.jpg

Due to me being about 290 pounds 6 feet 1 inch and built like a wall in order for me to fit comfortably I needed to get the steering wheel off my knees and a but closer to me so I purchased the ASR 4 inch Hub Extender I Could have gone with a smaller one but didnt want to run the risk also added an NRG quick release this makes it easier for me getting in and out of the car (there are a few who know what Im talking about)
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo899.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo880.jpg

And finally this is how the interior looks at night

MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo260.jpg

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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 01:07 PM
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Car being dropped off to paint
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo489.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo506.jpg

Another set that I forgot to put on before

Volk CE28
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo739.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo641.jpg

Thanks to Ken and Hiro at CarShopGlow for sending me direct from japan my v1 chaser rear lights and my v2 front combination lights including the module
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo256.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo585.jpg

Some of the parts that are custom made for my car using the honeycomb carbon fiber weave

Door sills
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo113.jpg

Fender Inserts
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo687.jpg

Exhaust Shield and Interior pods
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo129.jpg

We will be making a oem 99 spec front lip in
Fiberglass
Carbon Fiber
-2x2 plain weave
-2x2 twill weave
-HoneyComb

Other parts that will be coming in honeycomb for my car are the
- Leg Motor Sport GT-A Side deflector (Rear)
- Leg Motor Sport Gt-A Front Canard (Front)

We have purchased these original items from Leg Motor Sport themselves and saw that the quality and finish wasn’t as good as things we could make ourselves so we are making molds and custom weave parts for our cars.

We make parts out of our own original parts to facilitate de acquisition for others. You are more than welcome to purchase directly from the original manufacturer using their resellers.

For anyone who might be interested we offer as of right now for the FD3S
-Optional JDM Sides
-Feed Style Sides
-AutoExe Front Lip (FRP and CF (any weave)
-99 Spec Front Bumper
V1 OEM specific
V2 OEM specific with a larger opening for front mount intercooler applications
-Exhaust Shield
V1 for use with a diffuser
V2 for use without a diffuser it is bigger and covers more area than v1
-RE amemiya style street diffuser (FRP or CF)

Any and every input is highly welcomed.

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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 02:25 PM
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The same day Sept 27 they started taking everything apart! The car itself didnt have damage or needed to be fixed it was for aesthetics










Some work has been done on the car it is almost done.

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Old Oct 23, 2017 | 03:38 PM
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by Sept 29th the wholes from the previous wings had to be filled in and shave off since we are going to run a flush honeycomb wing the one that goes over the rear tail lights.







later on that day a bit of filler and whatever else painters use to make the car smooth as a baby bottom, under the filled whole in the rear gate some anti corrosion was applied plus a few other things to help it last longer.











during this time the front bumper was taken to make the OEM 99 Spec Mold out of it. also known as v1 99 spec bumper


Old Oct 23, 2017 | 03:43 PM
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The car now getting ready to be wet sanded and prepped in order for it to be primered, all of this is done by hand, by people who have 75% of their lives prepping and doing autobody work.



















Primer on the car






Old Oct 23, 2017 | 06:03 PM
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working on the hood reinforcing it since it had some weak spots and and we didnt know the use they had given it





after the primer came the base,








we are still working on getting everything on the car how its supposed to, it should be out within a week or so.

again any opinions are more than welcome.
Old Oct 23, 2017 | 09:12 PM
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These things were sent to me today!

HoneyComb CF Leg Motor Sport GT-A Rear
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo531.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo171.jpg

And Feed Style Sides
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo121.jpg

These items are straight out of the mold, they need to be buffed and clear coat applied and check any imperfections! However just wanted to give you guys an update.
Old Oct 24, 2017 | 09:44 PM
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Got the bumpers and the light covers painted

MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo154.jpg
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The wetness
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo866.jpg

Waiting on the honeycomb bezels for the popup lights!
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 10:17 AM
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Looking good! Nothing like fresh paint!

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Lots of stuff going on. Very nice.
Old Oct 25, 2017 | 02:51 PM
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Originally Posted by DaleClark
Looking good! Nothing like fresh paint!

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yeap that is true, having everything fitted so it can be left a few days so it can be sanded and buffed down again.

Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa
Lots of stuff going on. Very nice.
thank you very much, have a few ideas and a few parts in the making for the fd3s
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A few of the parts that have been finished
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo579.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo401.jpg

The car missing some parts
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo368.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo448.jpg

And the bay
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We are progressing at a steady pace
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Good luck on the build!
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Good luck on the build!
Thanks man appreciate it
Old Nov 12, 2017 | 09:05 AM
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After putting the ce28s on the car was taken home, my honeycomb parts were not used to them being acquired by another project. Glad to have a grain of sand on that build


Put on the autoexe style lip (which I sell in FRP and CF)



And at long last put on the carshopglow rear v1 with chasing lighst and v2 combination lights up front



Right now in the process of making the parts again for my FD and put them on also trying to either dremel the heck out of the underside of the hood in order to have flush fitment or getting a new intake probably the HKS RS intkae

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Old Nov 12, 2017 | 11:52 AM
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Originally Posted by gmonsen
Looks very nice. If the front bumper is not on permanently yet, I'd suggest putting some reinforced epoxy or some form of fiberglassing under it to preserve the shape of the top side over time. (Most front bumpers eventually get wavvy from the sun or whatever.)
Thanks man, the bumper will be repainted and will do so 👌
Old Jan 8, 2018 | 05:08 AM
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Been a while since my last update! Lets see what has happened.
Made some half plates and full plates out of cintra to sell, as of now there are a few in ny and florida
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo858.jpg

Ordered the MonkeyMagic aka Uras front spoiler
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo728.jpg

Got an apr gt wing
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo778.jpg

Titocoloso got me a glowup meet goodie bag
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo914.jpg

Resprayed some parts and added our legsport style deflectors in the rear in honeycomb cf
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo903.jpg

Went out got some holiday pics, while the weather was good
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo950.jpg
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo452.jpg

Got me a battlecraft 40mm shifter ****
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo891.jpg

And some pics while raining last nite
MobMan's FD3S 98 Type RS-photo619.jpg
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There are a few more things coming, will update as they happen
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