1989 FC Drift Build
12-08-12, 11:16 PM
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but on another note, here's an update: got to drive my car for the first time in over 10 months last week and it feels amazing! still not allowed to boost as I'm still running a stock ECU and it can't handle all the upgrades. Hopefully by the end of the year I'll have a stand alone and some bigger injectors and I'll be back to the track in no time.
Here's a pic of all the RX-7's at BHP (Brandner High Performance)!
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84 'Es Stupido' LSX Turboooo
my 1989 Drift Build
93 Digicamo "The Beater" RX7
12-10-12, 08:43 AM
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12-23-12, 01:16 AM
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So I'm starting to prep the car for an intercooler. We have been throwing around the idea of either doing a front mount or v-mount. The intercoolers are both around the same size but the difference in length of piping would be significantly shorter with a v-mount and wouldn't require inner fender cutting. On the other hand the fmic would be cheaper and would happen sooner. What do you guys think?
Also, on my down time I have started cleaning up the chassis wiring harness, cutting out erroneous plugs
Lastly, a really good friend of mine and also a fellow RX-7 owner got me this for Christmas. I don't think I couldn't thank him enough!
Also, on my down time I have started cleaning up the chassis wiring harness, cutting out erroneous plugs
Lastly, a really good friend of mine and also a fellow RX-7 owner got me this for Christmas. I don't think I couldn't thank him enough!
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Hi andrew! Welcome the wonderful world of owning a RX-7. Like Mark said I'm trying to do most of my own work but since I'm not as mechanically inclined as I would like to be I definitely get some guidence from the seasoned vets. For all my fab work (cage, intercooler piping, ect.) I go to Kevin Smith (KSR) in North Florida
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I was quite surprised how much wire I didn't need and it was surprisingly heavy. I would say 5-10 lbs or so.
Installed the detachable NRG steering hub, finally the steering wheel will sit a couple more inches away from the dash. Maybe now I won't accidently turn the wipers on while I drift.
Redoing the paint on my cage and doing the interior. Decided to paint the cage first because it's easier to tape that up then to keep over spray off the fresh new interior paint job.
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Installed the detachable NRG steering hub, finally the steering wheel will sit a couple more inches away from the dash. Maybe now I won't accidently turn the wipers on while I drift.
Redoing the paint on my cage and doing the interior. Decided to paint the cage first because it's easier to tape that up then to keep over spray off the fresh new interior paint job.
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02-23-13, 10:40 PM
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finished shot of the new paint job, I love the way way the gold on white pops
I bought some white loom and started cleaning up the wiring some more
I'm also designing my own gauge pod
here's what I have so far and for under $15 I'll be able to say it's custom made, I just hope it turns out the way I want it to
going to sand and paint tomorrow
I bought some white loom and started cleaning up the wiring some more
I'm also designing my own gauge pod
here's what I have so far and for under $15 I'll be able to say it's custom made, I just hope it turns out the way I want it togoing to sand and paint tomorrow
