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THE TECH 07-21-17 09:24 AM

THE TECH's 94 CW
 
New to the RX-7 world but not new to the JDM life. Working on my collection of cars that are the pride of Japan, I have just acquired a 1994 CW base (PEP) that was one owner and completely stock. It will sit nicely next to my 1995 Supra and 2013 GT-R.

I've never been one to do build threads but I have my new best friends urging me to document this new experience so I will attempt to make it happen...**cough cough** ZoomZoom and GoodfellaFD3S.

Even though as of this moment, the car is not in my possession, I have acquired a TON of parts for this build with TONS more en route.

To start things off, here is a teaser of a few of the parts I've snapped some quick photos of.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...89eb81db3f.jpg

Apex'i Power FC

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f87a5b59ce.jpg

OEM Stanley Lights

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cd56af6a4d.jpg

Next MIRACLE Titanium Cross Bar - 35mm

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d16256a892.jpg

Car shop GLOW Rear Taillights

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a9e6863202.jpg

Car shop GLOW Rear Carbon Spoiler

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...26700c44d5.jpg

929 Master Cylinder

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ef683a769b.jpg

Turbojeff Power FC/Datalogit Mount

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...aa52c89bac.jpg

AEM AFR

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8cea48f3d8.jpg

Tial BOV

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cf2b2a1fd6.jpg

Idemitsu Premix

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bff3ce2718.jpg

JDM Floormats

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1bf2d49d2b.jpg

Odyssey PC680 Battery

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:25 AM

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0c114ba4b9.jpg

HPS Silicone Hoses

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ee6795e940.jpg

Aluminum Rotary A/C Dials

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...cc10c95501.jpg

Car Audio Harnesses/Adapters

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d801311ca5.jpg

Banzai and Pineapple Pulleys

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...d6959fa959.jpg

Turblown EFR8374 Turbo Kit

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...05b1d66665.jpg

Exedy Twin Disk Clutch

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...01a4c47890.jpg

Kenwood DNX893S Headunit

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0171b8e467.jpg

C's Short Shifter

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...31dc2bc536.jpg

ADVANCE Japan Alternator

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e62013b4a3.jpg

SBG Dual Oil Cooler Kit

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...abfa9890f4.jpg

SBG Ignition Kit

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...76c90b54b4.jpg

SBG Rear Competition Brake Kit

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:25 AM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...9c2f77255.jpeg

Spirit-R Recaro Seats

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b841e9db4.jpeg

More to come! I have boxes that I have yet to open.:):)

7_rocket 07-21-17 09:32 AM

I foresee great things. Great parts!

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:33 AM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 12202023)
I foresee great things. Great parts!

Thanks!!

MattGold 07-21-17 09:37 AM

We have similar taste. Excited to see it come together!

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:38 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12202026)
Excited to see it come together!

Me too!

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:55 AM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...ebef8f66e9.jpg

AEM Water/Meth Kit

ZoomZoom 07-21-17 10:06 AM

Good Lord this is going to be an amazing build.
Can't wait to see this all progress.
:score:

evo_koa 07-21-17 10:51 AM

There are some high quality parts here! We are ready to see the car!

THE TECH 07-21-17 10:53 AM


Originally Posted by evo_koa (Post 12202058)
There are some high quality parts here! We are ready to see the car!

That makes two of us!

THE TECH 07-21-17 12:48 PM

More goods



https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4c8dab8763.jpg

Xcessive LIM Extrude Honed

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...fc6a986f96.jpg

Efini Steering Wheel

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6c949fe14f.jpg

JL Audio DLC

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...aeee701af9.jpg

Apex'i Boost Controller for Power FC

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...2b4cd8b8e3.jpg

Mazdaspeed Cluster

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a37518d08e.jpg

JL Audion HD900/5 Amplifier

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...1e4823f5b1.jpg

Image Dynamics XS65 Components

https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...63a5cdb29d.jpg

Valentine One

dannng 07-21-17 01:34 PM

wow thats alot nice parts. jealous! cant wait to see them installed.

THE TECH 07-21-17 01:36 PM


Originally Posted by dannng (Post 12202109)
wow thats alot nice parts. jealous! cant wait to see them installed.

Thanks...me too!

Brody8877 07-21-17 02:14 PM

I like what I'm seeing so far. Any pics of the car :D

THE TECH 07-21-17 02:19 PM


Originally Posted by Brody8877 (Post 12202125)
I like what I'm seeing so far. Any pics of the car :D

Thanks. I haven't taken any pics personally since it's on a truck headed to me but here are a couple I have.
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3933b5536b.jpg



https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e6802a4751.jpg

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...48d35e251a.jpg

MaczPayne 07-21-17 03:06 PM

Wow, your username threw me off. Someone I know has or had a similar user name...

Good luck on your build!

THE TECH 07-21-17 03:07 PM


Originally Posted by MaczPayne (Post 12202144)
Wow, your username threw me off. Someone I know has or had a similar user name...

Good luck on your build!

I have the exact same username on every forum I'm on so maybe we know each other?

MattGold 07-21-17 04:07 PM


Originally Posted by THE TECH (Post 12202127)
Thanks. I haven't taken any pics personally since it's on a truck headed to me but here are a couple I have.

Wait. You don't even have the car yet?

I like this thread 10x more now. :lol:

You're REALLY my kinda guy!

THE TECH 07-21-17 04:09 PM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12202169)
Wait. You don't even have the car yet?

I like this thread 10x more now. :lol:

You're REALLY my kinda guy!

:icon_tup::icon_tup:


https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e83f255447.jpg

Johnny Kommavongsa 07-21-17 09:36 PM

Good stuff.

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:49 PM


Originally Posted by Johnny Kommavongsa (Post 12202238)
Good stuff.

Thanks

THE TECH 07-21-17 09:50 PM

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c0c0ec8622.jpg

THE TECH 07-22-17 07:43 AM


Originally Posted by gmonsen
Beautiful car. Looks pristine. Hope you "re-think" all those little rotary bits and pieces.

Why do you say that?

MattGold 07-22-17 08:02 AM


Originally Posted by THE TECH (Post 12202317)
Why do you say that?

I think Gordon is coming from a good place (check his build thread) and doesn't mean any offense. In my opinion, sometimes pushing one thing too far, can become a little "on the nose".

Like the guy in the Porsche club with the 944 wearing the Porsche hat, Porsche shirt, Porsche watch, Carrera glasses and Porsche shoes. It starts to look a little, well, "played out" as the kids used to say (do kids still say "played out"?).

I think with time, the "trinkets" come and go... but fuck it, it's your car and your path. None of it is permanent. Lord knows I've done questionable shit and come back around on it. :)

What's the rotor in the upper left next to the Mazdaspeed Oil Cap?

THE TECH 07-22-17 08:07 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12202323)
I think Gordon is coming from a good place (check his build thread) and doesn't mean any offense. In my opinion, sometimes pushing one thing too far, can become a little "on the nose".

Like the guy in the Porsche club with the 944 wearing the Porsche hat, Porsche shirt, Porsche watch, Carrera glasses and Porsche shoes. It starts to look a little, well, "played out" as the kids used to say (do kids still say "played out"?).

I think with time, the "trinkets" come and go... but fuck it, it's your car and your path. None of it is permanent. Lord knows I've done questionable shit and come back around on it. :)

What's the rotor in the upper left next to the Mazdaspeed Oil Cap?

It's all good.

The piece you're asking about replaces the dipstick handle.

THE TECH 07-22-17 01:43 PM

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...3ef7fb8be3.jpg

AEM Boost Gauge

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...da69027119.jpg

Autometer Dual Pillar Pod

THE TECH 07-22-17 07:51 PM

Fan extension harnesses from the master himself, GoodfellaFD3S




https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...a5e0fea266.jpgFan Extension Harnesses

THE TECH 07-25-17 11:19 AM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...38dc85ca53.jpg

HKS Twin Power

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6e5ae2e0d7.jpg

Niche Motoring Pass Through

MattGold 07-25-17 11:57 AM

Sake Bomb Coils or HKS Twin Power. Pick one - sell the other. Can't use them together.

...or is there something really cool that I don't know about?

THE TECH 07-25-17 11:58 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12203132)
Sake Bomb Coils or HKS Twin Power. Pick one - sell the other. Can't use them together.

...or is there something really cool that I don't know about?

I know. I found the HKS after I bought the SBG. I'll decide which to use down the road. I know the HKS units have been discontinued for some time so I can resell if I end up using the SBG stuff. Always like the HKS stuff so decided it wouldn't hurt to have it.

MattGold 07-25-17 12:25 PM


Originally Posted by THE TECH (Post 12203133)
I know. I found the HKS after I bought the SBG. I'll decide which to use down the road. I know the HKS units have been discontinued for some time so I can resell if I end up using the SBG stuff. Always like the HKS stuff so decided it wouldn't hurt to have it.

I've done the EXACT same thing at least three times :)

I ended up with the SBG coils. Only thing to pay attention to is the dwell settings in the P-FC. :icon_tup:

THE TECH 07-25-17 12:27 PM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12203144)
I've done the EXACT same thing at least three times :)

I ended up with the SBG coils. Only thing to pay attention to is the dwell settings in the P-FC. :icon_tup:

Yeah I've had it in the back of my mind that some changes will be needed in order to run the SBG coils.

THE TECH 07-25-17 02:11 PM


Originally Posted by gmonsen (Post 12203166)
I didn't want in any way to seem judgemental, but you have such a beautiful and I'd guess fairly stock low mile Chaste White car that it just naturally seemed to me that keeping it a bit more stock-ish might be more appropriate. But, I'm sort of one of the original guys who really felt strongly about a stock look. That said, many people don't like my grill and think it's a bit gauche... ;) All the rotor things can always be put on or taken off easily, so go for it.



Couldn't agree more. It's like, when I first bought my old Testarossa, I bought a boatload of Ferrari stuff, like a cap, a vest, T-shirt, blanket, etc. Now they sit in a closet. :)

TECH... It's a beautiful car and I can't wait to see what you do with it!

The little rotor pieces are far from overwhelming so I doubt they will appear overbearing once on.

I'm not one to keep ANY vehicle stock, so that really was never an option.

7_rocket 07-25-17 02:23 PM

I would swap out the A-pillar for a Fly rx7 (frank) center speaker gauge pod. My opinion, but it looks cleaner. A-pillar reminds me of Fast and the furious

THE TECH 07-25-17 02:26 PM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 12203170)
I would swap out the A-pillar for a Fly rx7 (frank) center speaker gauge pod. My opinion, but it looks cleaner. A-pillar reminds me of Fast and the furious

I have thought about that. Are they still available? Not sure what other gauge I'd want to run.

7_rocket 07-25-17 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by THE TECH (Post 12203171)
I have thought about that. Are they still available? Not sure what other gauge I'd want to run.

Sure is. You can do a dual or triple or 4 gauge pod. Whatever you wish.

His email is flyrx7@aol.com

I have one and really like it

THE TECH 07-25-17 02:32 PM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 12203174)
Sure is. You can do a dual or triple or 4 gauge pod. Whatever you wish.

His email is flyrx7@aol.com

I have one and really like it

Just emailed him, thanks.

THE TECH 07-25-17 03:01 PM

https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...0f9cbb9bc6.jpg

Some of the CJM fuel parts arrived

MattGold 07-26-17 09:26 AM


Originally Posted by 7_rocket (Post 12203170)
I would swap out the A-pillar for a Fly rx7 (frank) center speaker gauge pod. My opinion, but it looks cleaner. A-pillar reminds me of Fast and the furious

Rotary Performance also sells the TriPower Pods - which are similar to the Fly pods - I don't have an opinion one way or another.

RX7.COM | FD Gauges

You might also want to look into the RE-Amemiya column mount pod. I love that for the boost gauge. Made to hold a 52mm gauge, but a dremel will allow a 60mm gauge to fit.:icon_tup:

https://image.nengun.com/catalogue/1...eter_panel.png

THE TECH 07-26-17 09:28 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12203358)
Rotary Performance also sells the TriPower Pods - which are similar to the Fly pods - I don't have an opinion one way or another.

RX7.COM | FD Gauges

You might also want to look into the RE-Amemiya column mount pod. I love that for the boost gauge. Made to hold a 52mm gauge, but a dremel will allow a 60mm gauge to fit.:icon_tup:

https://image.nengun.com/catalogue/1...eter_panel.png

Yeah there are a lot of bad reviews on the Tripower ones. I was going to do the column mount until I decided I wanted more than one gauge.

MattGold 07-26-17 09:35 AM


Originally Posted by THE TECH (Post 12203359)
Yeah there are a lot of bad reviews on the Tripower ones. I was going to do the column mount until I decided I wanted more than one gauge.

Oh really? I was not aware, I had one for years and never noticed an issue. But like I said, I don't have an opinion one way or another, just throwing another option out there. :icon_tup:

THE TECH 07-26-17 09:37 AM


Originally Posted by MattGold (Post 12203360)
Oh really? I was not aware, I had one for years and never noticed an issue. But like I said, I don't have an opinion one way or another, just throwing another option out there. :icon_tup:

Yeah, I did some searching after it was suggested to ditch the pillar pod and do the dash one. I do appreciate your input though.

THE TECH 07-26-17 11:32 AM

Some JDM just arrived!
 
https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...756538c9bd.jpg

AutoExe Front Strut Bar

https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e9cfeebab4.jpg

AutoExe Front Strut Bar

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...55b3d92125.jpg

Greddy Carbon Hood Dampers

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...27b97f1831.jpg

OEM Mazda Center Armrest Console

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...b875c2cf2d.jpg

FEED Light Harness Adapter

https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8245f57e93.jpg

OEM Spirit-R Rear Calipers

https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...139021c1d4.jpg

Re-Amemiya AST

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8a4208553d.jpg

Re-Amemiya AST

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...25a20814fa.jpg

Amuse R1 Titan Shift Knob

THE TECH 07-26-17 11:33 AM

Not pictured that also arrived are the FEED Carbon Side Skirts and OEM 99 Spec front lip

THE TECH 07-27-17 03:44 PM

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...627b26e07b.jpg

FC Datalogit

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...e009a906d8.jpg

Sundown Audio 8" Sub

THE TECH 07-28-17 01:19 PM

An important piece of the puzzle arrived yesterday


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...6b8b535889.jpg

THE TECH 07-28-17 02:08 PM

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...c40f0ca5a2.jpg

AEM GPS Gauge

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...8d37015ab1.jpg

Prosport Triple Gauge Pod

THE TECH 07-28-17 11:33 PM

Let the games begin

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...bc1e0c6f26.jpg
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...4a7466a1b9.jpg

silverTRD 07-29-17 09:31 AM

Damm beautiful FD you got there brother.


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