any updates?

Bbs wheels look amazing. Congrats, did you get them new or used?

Not much updates so far though i'll post up a few parts that i been purchasing over the past few months shortly!

As for your question Carbon, got the wheels slightly used from Japan. The specific wheel size i went with is not available here in the states.

Here's some pictures of the my ladies "luxury" hauler (2016 Mazda CX-9 Signature Edition Machine Gray Metallic) that we took to Yosemite during Memorial Day weekend.
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Signature edition, nice.

It is surprisingly upscale in there. I'm honestly very impressed with it and do enjoy driving it all the time. The rosewood and maroon color is a very nice touch to the interior especially contrasting the black headliner and brushed aluminum.

I know it's been a while all! I need to take some time to take pictures of all the parts that have been piling up for the cars.

Also, if there is any Mod available, can you move this thread 3rd gen general discussion or just the picture gallery or anywhere you deem appropriate.

As for parts that have been coming in and will soon be coming in...

RX-7
99' spec OEM bumper skin (being shipped)
99' spec rebar (coming soon)
99' spec undertray (coming soon)
99' spec brake ducts (coming soon)
R-Magic oil cooler ducts (coming soon)
99' spec OEM running lights (coming soon)
99' spec OEM side skirt
FEED CF Lip skirt (maybe)
99' spec car show glow running lights
99' spec spoiler
JDM Fenders w/ Corner Lights
OEM Mud Gads
JDM Foglights (pre 99 spec)
JDM Foglights (99 spec)
Spirit R/Type RZ Brakes (still need to purchase dust shields and possibly supporting bracket)
OEM Aluminum Door Sills
SBG HID Retrofit
Theorie/SBG LED Tail Lights
Advox Coilovers (considering selling)
FEED Vented Headlight Cover or Napol Performance Headlight Cover (need opinion)

RX-8
3x Mazdaspeed Front Bumper
2x Mazdaspeed Diffuser
Mazdaspeed Side Skirt
Mazdaspeed Flywheel
Mazdaspeed Clutch
Ron Davis Radiation
RE-medy Water pump
RE-medy Thermostat
RX8 Performance Oil Pan
RX8 Performance Oil Coolers
RX8 Performance Trio Canister (Oil Catch Can, AST, Windshield wiper fluid)
RX8 Performance Motor Mounts
BHR LS Ignition Upgrade
LEG Motorsport Center Emblem Duct (coming soon)
Endless 6-pot Mini Big Brake Kit (if i could find one)

Mazdaspeed 6
No parts yet

Just an update for everyone...

RIP Mazdaspeed6, it is sad to see you go... After a long few weeks at work, i accidentally rear ended someone on the way home two weeks ago. Due to the Mazdaspeed6 being lowered, it sustained about $12k worth of damages and now is being totaled. I'm definitely going to miss the boost on her.


https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0d84f12b6d.jpg


I've already put down a deposit on my new car while i'm waiting for the insurance check to come in. Can you guess what i'll be getting next?

No bueno, those speed6's are going to be rare. I'll guess an RF miata.

Damn youre good! The speed6 are definitely getting rare but the car has aged. I'll miss the power but the bad cushions and receding leather definitely made it age. That plus no bluetooth or aux sucked as well. At least the rx7 has an aux and i need to put one on the rx8... lol.

Say hello to my new 2017 Mazda MX-5 RF Club Sport w/ BBS/Brembo package!!!

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...07a5bbdbf2.jpg

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...eed4363249.jpg

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Awesome! Seemed like the logical next step.

That white is really nice in person too. Just noticed the mirrors are black which is pretty cool seeing that they match the wheels.

You'll have to take some pictures of that LEG center emblem duct for the 8, always thought those were pretty neat.

Yeah, i like the subtle details of the club. I do plan on getting the roof painted black and possibly the frame of the windshield as well. Time to buy some flyin miata stuff like the versus diffuser too.

Will do when i get it installed on one of the mazdaspeed bumpers.

Also, this just came in yesterday :) Yay for some goodies!!

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bd4ff156ea.jpg

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Awesome man! Any updates? I just picked mine up yesterday with the '99 front conversion and love every bit of it. :)

Are you active with the local guys / FB group?

Sorry for the late reply, i'll post some pics but the car actually has had nothing installed, just hoarding parts.

I unfortunately do not have a FB so i'm not active with that group though if people post on the forums local meets, i'm there. LOL

1st episode of my youtube channel is on my FD. Hope you all enjoy!

Quick DIY for oil changes using fluid extractor!

Almost forgot that this existed! Sorry about that! Haven't done anything much to the FD, just getting a bunch of parts in now. The newest thing that the FD has is the Mazsdaspeed CF Intake finally! Thanks @Ka Kui for sourcing this for me. It took a lot of patience and money but Chris was able to source it for me and get it to the states.

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6ef444485f.jpg

I was able to maintain everything but had to reroute the front airbag wire. Instead of going from above, i rerouted it under the CF box and just got it to above the rebar. Luckily there was a lot of slack on that wire. Because there was no DIY instructions for this piece, i had to go slow and had issues where the CF box did come in to contact with the frame. Found out that keeping the filter in the box is not a good idea (du'h). Will post more updates accordingly. Got some updates on the rx8 and will take some pictures of it as well.

^ Very nice, can't wait to see other parts too~

This awesome piece just came from Japan. Picked this up for the RX8! Leg Motorsports Emblem Duct!

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...7dc6cba345.jpg

I see that you've got the capability to play MDs in the FD I'm jealous! Back in the late 90s/early 2000 MD player was a must on cars in Japan. Did you mention somewhere that the head unit also came w/ AUX input? Is it hidden behind the face I couldn't see the port.

4/6/2016: Installed Spirit R Gauge Cluster and Spirit R Head unit (Thanks: Ramy). Would of went with an aftermarket system but loving the stock look for the FD.
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The AUX port is connected on the back of the headunit and routed to the glovebox. The AUX unit was placed on the port for the MD so no more MD for me. haha. I do have a US spec late model Headunit similar to this one but has the volume knob on the driver side (LH) as well as can receive North America frequencies. Even though i have the booster on this one, the head unit itself would not go pass a specific frequency and i haven't been able to enjoy the radio in this car. Not a big deal but does suck every now and then. It also has the 6 disc in dash cd changer.

This isn't part of the build but hey, you can see other peoples build around the Bay :)

Nice chill video. There was no 7's Day down here in SoCal that I knew of :(

That's a bit surprising considering that i always had the notion that SoCal's rotary community is more active. I'm sad i didn't get more footage and that the gopro didn't record in 1080 but oh well. Glad you enjoyed the video :)

IKR? You'd think we have a thriving community, maybe the best in the country. But just look at how dead the West section is. I feel the local RX-7 scene is either dormant or non-existent, now that I'm finally getting back into it :sad: Back in the 90s (yes, I was one of the early members I've been around that long lol) when we had even less enthusiasts and less connected we still had small gatherings every now and then. We went to the track, auto shows and grabbed meals together.

I'm bummd. Maybe they're all younger kids now playing on Facebook.