Soul's 1986 FC RX-7 GXL
#1
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Soul's 1986 FC RX-7 GXL
Recently picked up this car from a gentleman in RI, if you recognize it point me to his user name (I lost his number) so I can find the old build thread!
Mods and Upgrades:
Engine and Performance:
-streetport (previous owner, around 110k miles)
-K&N cone filter (previous owner; filthy as hell, will replace with stock airbox)
-full Racing Beat exhaust, except for racing car (previous owner; forget cat brand)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-Racing Beat springs (previous owner)
-KYB AGX struts and shocks (previous owner)
-BBS wheels from convertible (previous owner; need center caps)
Drivetrain:
Brakes:
Exterior:
-factory rear spoiler (previous owner)
-aluminum hood from a later model (previous owner)
Interior:
-turbo seats and door cards (previous owner; will have seats reupholstered)
-Pioneer stereo (previous owner; will upgrade later)
-alarm system (previous owner)
Future Mods and Upgrades (in the order I'm likely to do them):
-SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION
-loads of chassis bracing
-heaps of alignment parts
-upgrade swaybars and endlinks
-possibly downgrade springs to something a touch taller and softer
-grounding kit
-premium spark plug wires
-stainless steel brake lines
-sport brake pads
-upgrade stereo and speakers
Repairs and Additions:
Engine and Performance:
-engine rebuilt (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
Drivetrain:
-Exedy clutch (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Brakes:
Exterior:
Interior:
-cleaned window switch contacts
Future Repairs (To-Do list):
Engine and Performance:
-spark plugs
-replace filthy K&N cone filter with stock airbox
-fix cruise control
-examine and simplify bad aftermarket wiring
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-replace squeaky shock tops
Drivetrain:
-diagnose apparent driveline slack, improve if practical
-rebuilt LSD if needed
Brakes:
-fluid flush needed!
Exterior:
-replace missing plastic pieces below and on the left of the right side headlight
Interior:
-replace broken air vents
-replace broken ash tray
-fix temperamental light switch
-replace incorrect wiper controls (have parts)
Mods and Upgrades:
Engine and Performance:
-streetport (previous owner, around 110k miles)
-K&N cone filter (previous owner; filthy as hell, will replace with stock airbox)
-full Racing Beat exhaust, except for racing car (previous owner; forget cat brand)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-Racing Beat springs (previous owner)
-KYB AGX struts and shocks (previous owner)
-BBS wheels from convertible (previous owner; need center caps)
Drivetrain:
Brakes:
Exterior:
-factory rear spoiler (previous owner)
-aluminum hood from a later model (previous owner)
Interior:
-turbo seats and door cards (previous owner; will have seats reupholstered)
-Pioneer stereo (previous owner; will upgrade later)
-alarm system (previous owner)
Future Mods and Upgrades (in the order I'm likely to do them):
-SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION SUSPENSION
-loads of chassis bracing
-heaps of alignment parts
-upgrade swaybars and endlinks
-possibly downgrade springs to something a touch taller and softer
-grounding kit
-premium spark plug wires
-stainless steel brake lines
-sport brake pads
-upgrade stereo and speakers
Repairs and Additions:
Engine and Performance:
-engine rebuilt (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
Drivetrain:
-Exedy clutch (previous owner, around 110k miles)
Brakes:
Exterior:
Interior:
-cleaned window switch contacts
Future Repairs (To-Do list):
Engine and Performance:
-spark plugs
-replace filthy K&N cone filter with stock airbox
-fix cruise control
-examine and simplify bad aftermarket wiring
Chassis, Suspension, and Handling:
-replace squeaky shock tops
Drivetrain:
-diagnose apparent driveline slack, improve if practical
-rebuilt LSD if needed
Brakes:
-fluid flush needed!
Exterior:
-replace missing plastic pieces below and on the left of the right side headlight
Interior:
-replace broken air vents
-replace broken ash tray
-fix temperamental light switch
-replace incorrect wiper controls (have parts)
#3
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Thanks! I won't judge the current shock/spring setup until I sort out some other chassis related things.
It seems I can't edit my post after 30 minutes, this running list style I use on other forums might be useless. @_@ Hopefully this is just a restriction based on post count.
It seems I can't edit my post after 30 minutes, this running list style I use on other forums might be useless. @_@ Hopefully this is just a restriction based on post count.
#5
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Build thread can be found here:
Subaru Legacy International ? View topic - Soul Shinoibi's 1986 FC RX-7 GXL
Since it's not possible to keep a running mod list on this forum when posts aren't editable.
Subaru Legacy International ? View topic - Soul Shinoibi's 1986 FC RX-7 GXL
Since it's not possible to keep a running mod list on this forum when posts aren't editable.
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