Hi everyone,

Joined awhile back but havent posted up my car. I am from Victoria, Australia. This is my series 3 1985 Mazda RX7. The last of the 1st gens in Australia. It runs a 12A, still pretty much standard mechanically except for a Racing Beat air cleaner, twin Davis Craig thermo fans, Racing Beat exhaust system and upgraded suspension throughout.

Wheels are Enkei Turbo Mesh for those wondering. Very rare being around 30 years old. 4x114.3 (Series 3 has this PCD) 14x6+15 and 14x7 +10, fully restored by me recently. Its quite an aggressive fitment but it sits just as I want it to without scrubbing!

Goal is to have a reliable and fun rotary, a drivers car without going crazy. Still have some plans for more parts from Racing Beat down the track

Cheers, Tommy

 

Also, heres my new recent addition. 1985 Mazda GC 626 Magnum turbo coupe. Only a handful left in Australia. Did a little bit of work to her, mainly tidy up but heres how she looks at the moment.

 

Welcome Tommy! Mint condition RHD 1st gen.. I'm jealous haha. Nice set of cars and really diggin the 1st gen. Never seen those enkeis before, but I like them. Just recently got the car then? Whats the plan for it?

 

I like that steering wheel on your rx7, what brand is that and size? Or is it from another vehicle?

 

That 626 floor mat sure does scream "TURBO"

 

Thanks guys Ive had the car for around a year now, bought it nice condition, just put my own touch to it with everything ive done. Dont plan to modify the engine at this stage since standard RX7s are very hard to come by over here. Its very tempting to go crazy on a rotor haha. Although I might look into improving the CFM from the standard Nikki carb.

Steering wheel is an Italvolanti Formel 350cm. Its a nice wheel, fits perfect in my hands. NOS from the 80s. I think theyre pretty big in the BMW and euro car scene. If anyone knows Initial D, Takumi had one on his AE86 :P

 

Is the car a GSL-SE or did you convert the suspension to 4x114.3? Very clean. I've never seen splitters on the fenders like that either.

 

Both those cars are so clean! Great job would love to see more pictures!

 

I dont think Aus got the gsl-se...all their 84-85 cars were 12a powered but with the gsl-se suspension and wheels

 

Love this car! Saw some shots on Ausrotary of it a while back. I preferred the gold highlights on the Turbo Mesh rims though...

 

In Australia we never got the GSL-SE, they were all powered by the 12A carby non turbo. From 85 onwards its a Series 3, so they looked slightly different, disc rear brakes, better diff, 4x114.3, better interior trim and minor exterior differences.

Splitters are not OEM :P Its an 80s feature i liked and havent seen done on an RX7 so sourced some NOS 80s Formuling windsplitters. They do get a bit of attention and people love or hate them. I also agree, I think the wheel centres need something to make them stand out a bit, not sure about the gold, but maybe I will go over them with a hand brush and a different colour, suggestions?

 

Very nice 1st gen. Love the wheels too, maybe a silver accent or polished? To match the car. Not sure about the windsplitters...