Zack's AutoX and DD build thread---Savanna FC3S
09-13-12, 11:41 PM
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Zack's AutoX and DD build thread---Savanna FC3S
Hey rexer's, I'm Zack, and this is my first ever rotary, and my second car after my first, a 95 Civic EX. 
Yes. I am a noob.
This is where I'll try to post every little insignificant thing I do to my car to make it seem like I do a whole lot.
...if interested, here is my intro thread: https://www.rx7club.com/introduce-yo...erday-1010728/
Dang am I glad I left FWD behind. It's nice to have a push instead of a pull. She's truly a beauty. New black paint, 187XXX on the odometer, the original Mazda anti-rust compound is still on the bottom of the chassis! As the intro says, I got her from the original owner, who babied it since his graduation from college. She runs beautifully, the AC is still on the original charge (get that?!), and the shifter just needs new bushings. The interior is mint other than a worn driver's seat and a cracked mirror cover. The car drives perfect but for some jingling front bearings that new some re-packing.
Now, into the meat of things. Savanna will be my DD for many years to come (hopefully), and will double as my AutoX car, which I am still undecided as far as class goal goes (have heard about STS, CSP, and E-Stock, but will start in E-stock for sure). Now to my current "for sure" list of mods:
-205/50r15 Ecsta V710 R-comps (i found a great deal for some new ones on CL)
-Vert BBS 15" wheels (again for a greal deal on CL)
-shifter bushings
So far as E-stock...I am still unsure as to what kind of suspension setup I would like to run. I think that it would be best, however, to get some Koni Yellows, ride with them for E-Stock, and when I wish to bump up, lower the car on GC coilovers. Maybe put in a beefy front sway... This is all hypothetical, of course. If you guys have some great build ideas, shoot some to me. I'm a total RX-7 noob.
I will be comp testing the old engine soon just to be sure of it's health, but I just filled the tank today to find (to my happiness) that I got a bit over 15 mpg after driving the **** out of it for a week.
as you can see awkwardly in the above photo, I have mismatched mufflers. If anyone is selling a good, quiet catback or some oem mufflers, let me know!!
Comment, Love, and Flame Away!!
Yes. I am a noob.This is where I'll try to post every little insignificant thing I do to my car to make it seem like I do a whole lot.
...if interested, here is my intro thread: https://www.rx7club.com/introduce-yo...erday-1010728/
Dang am I glad I left FWD behind. It's nice to have a push instead of a pull. She's truly a beauty. New black paint, 187XXX on the odometer, the original Mazda anti-rust compound is still on the bottom of the chassis! As the intro says, I got her from the original owner, who babied it since his graduation from college. She runs beautifully, the AC is still on the original charge (get that?!), and the shifter just needs new bushings. The interior is mint other than a worn driver's seat and a cracked mirror cover. The car drives perfect but for some jingling front bearings that new some re-packing.
Now, into the meat of things. Savanna will be my DD for many years to come (hopefully), and will double as my AutoX car, which I am still undecided as far as class goal goes (have heard about STS, CSP, and E-Stock, but will start in E-stock for sure). Now to my current "for sure" list of mods:
-205/50r15 Ecsta V710 R-comps (i found a great deal for some new ones on CL)
-Vert BBS 15" wheels (again for a greal deal on CL)
-shifter bushings
So far as E-stock...I am still unsure as to what kind of suspension setup I would like to run. I think that it would be best, however, to get some Koni Yellows, ride with them for E-Stock, and when I wish to bump up, lower the car on GC coilovers. Maybe put in a beefy front sway... This is all hypothetical, of course. If you guys have some great build ideas, shoot some to me. I'm a total RX-7 noob.
I will be comp testing the old engine soon just to be sure of it's health, but I just filled the tank today to find (to my happiness) that I got a bit over 15 mpg after driving the **** out of it for a week.
as you can see awkwardly in the above photo, I have mismatched mufflers. If anyone is selling a good, quiet catback or some oem mufflers, let me know!!
Comment, Love, and Flame Away!!
09-14-12, 11:03 AM
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No rust on the underbody. There is a bit on the exhaust sheilds, but that's what they're for. And there is one bubble under the paint on the drivers fender. I'm hoping that the guys who painted it used some rust converter--otherwise I'll have to deal with it soon. 
And, as an update, I'm getting the Kuhmos tonight!
And, as an update, I'm getting the Kuhmos tonight!
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09-17-12, 10:17 PM
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Update: Just replaced the faulty wiper switch with a new one, and HELL no I didn't buy one. The seller included it with the car.
Also just bought the Ecsta V710s, brand new, for 250
However, the wheels I was going to wrap them around are still on CL...As in not in my possession. :/ The guy is a flake. He won't email me back to make a hundred bucks with little to no effort on his end. Why? I don't know. Perhaps he likes them sitting in his yard more than padding his wallet. When I get the vert rims, I'll wrap them and upload some pics w/them on my car.
Oh, and good news!! Just filled my tank again...and after another week of driving the **** out of it I managed 18.5 mpg!!
Deuces! Have a great night, all.
Also just bought the Ecsta V710s, brand new, for 250
However, the wheels I was going to wrap them around are still on CL...As in not in my possession. :/ The guy is a flake. He won't email me back to make a hundred bucks with little to no effort on his end. Why? I don't know. Perhaps he likes them sitting in his yard more than padding his wallet. When I get the vert rims, I'll wrap them and upload some pics w/them on my car.
Oh, and good news!!
Just filled my tank again...and after another week of driving the **** out of it I managed 18.5 mpg!! Deuces! Have a great night, all.
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09-17-12, 10:20 PM
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I guess when you get use to a car it tends to control better as well 
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oh jeez... I must say, I prefer the "push" to the "pull", and accelerating through corners is more fun than ever...if you say the EG handles that well tho...
And--on a different note--if anyone is getting rid of vert rims, any condish, w/or w/o caps, message me. I need a light set to wrap the Khumos on.
And--on a different note--if anyone is getting rid of vert rims, any condish, w/or w/o caps, message me. I need a light set to wrap the Khumos on.
09-20-12, 08:32 AM
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I know. It's just for AutoX. I'm really excited to slap them on my car...
It's hard to break the bald rear tires loose right now because of the awesome suspension--therefore, R-Comps will be like glue. UPDATE: My local deal for the BBS wheels is going through! Looks like the guys wasn't ignoring my emails--he was in emergency car for a couple of days...anyway, I'll have them tonight! I'll try to get them mounted and put up some pics.
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So. Late update.
The wheels and tires are balanced and bagged in the basement until the races, so I'm sorry for no pics; they will be up in a couple weeks.
The CRAPPY part of the update is what occured today. My heater hose burst on me during a quick drag with a G35 (stupid idea ), so now I'm stuck waiting for parts and time to work on it.
In the next week and a half, I'll be:
replacing the hose
the front rotors and pads
the thermostat
the coolant
the bearings
I'll tell you all when it's done, but likely no meaningful updates until then. :/
PS: the burst was so big I can fit my finger in the crack and into the main body of the hose.
The wheels and tires are balanced and bagged in the basement until the races, so I'm sorry for no pics; they will be up in a couple weeks.
The CRAPPY part of the update is what occured today. My heater hose burst on me during a quick drag with a G35 (stupid idea
), so now I'm stuck waiting for parts and time to work on it. In the next week and a half, I'll be:
replacing the hose
the front rotors and pads
the thermostat
the coolant
the bearings
I'll tell you all when it's done, but likely no meaningful updates until then. :/
PS: the burst was so big I can fit my finger in the crack and into the main body of the hose.
10-01-12, 10:57 PM
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DONE. Wheel bearings are in, pads are in, two stuck caliper pistons are released, self-cut hose is in, brakes are bled, coolant is replenished (that "leak" spat out almost 3.5 quarts of coolant!!! :O), and the car feels awesome. No jingle from the bearings, no squealing from the pads (worn to 1.5 mm of pad left |:o).
Ready for this weekend's autocross.
Pics will be up officially of the new look this Friday--I'm likely showing at a local carshow--so curiosity will soon be satisfied.
Wheel bearings are in, pads are in, two stuck caliper pistons are released, self-cut hose is in, brakes are bled, coolant is replenished (that "leak" spat out almost 3.5 quarts of coolant!!! :O), and the car feels awesome. No jingle from the bearings, no squealing from the pads (worn to 1.5 mm of pad left |:o).Ready for this weekend's autocross.
Pics will be up officially of the new look this Friday--I'm likely showing at a local carshow--so curiosity will soon be satisfied.
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Sorry!! Misunderstood... I typed out "pads" when I said "uneven". I meant rotors. I still may, also, though I haven't felt any of the vibration with the new pads...? Perhaps the pads were just that bad (unlikely) or one of the two stuck pistons was doing some weird stuff (more likely). I don't know. I'll probably still get new rotors.
10-02-12, 08:50 AM
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He's got a point.
Where can you buy a quality pair of rotors for $30?
If your autox then wouldn't you want a quality rotor?
If you buy some cheap rotor you get what you pay for hahaha
Soon it will have the same problem as your last ones