ZumSpeedRX-7

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i posted this in the wrong thread before (audio/visual) and figured i would get more feedback in the interior/exterior forum. let me know what you think. positve and negative feed back is always welomed and appreciated.

PROJECT ROTARY AMUSE 937
Rotary Extreme Carbon Fiber N1 Hood
Rotary Extreme Carbon Fiber FEED Side Skirts
Factory Powdercoated Rims
Sparco Torino Seats
Sparco 4pt Cam Lock Harnessses
Sparco Globe X Shift ****
Sparco Leather/Red Stiched Boots
CorkSport 16pc Carbon Fiber Dash Kit
Rotary Extreme Carbon Fiber Door Sills
Autometer Carbon Fiber Series Gauges in A pillar and Center Channel Pods:
Oil Temp, Oil Pressure, Boost/Vaccuum, Water Temp, and Exhaust Gas Temp
AEM UEGO Wideband AFR Gauge in Carbon Fiber Cup on Steering Column
Rotary Extreme Harness Bar
HKS US Spec 1 Turbo Timer
HKS EVC V Electronic Boost Controller
Custom Carbon Fiber Glove Box

i take pride in my car and that's why i want your honest opinions. i understand you cant please everyone, and since it's my car, i am only building this to please myself, but its good to get feedback every once and a while. thanks in advance to everyone who takes time to look or leave a comment. enjoi!

ZumSpeedRX-7

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here are some more pictures. white anniversary FC T2 belongs to Shawn and David of SLO Motorsports. that's just a before picture reference.

ENGINE
HKS Front Mount Intercooler
HKS Racing Suction Kit
HKS Downpipe
HKS SSQV Blow Off Valve
HKS Carbon Ti Exhaust
Unorthodox Racing SS Pulley Kit
RX-7Store Hi Flow Cat
Efini Y-Pipe
RC Injecotrs 550cc and 1200cc Injectors
Wallrbo 255lph Fuel Pump
Pettit AST
Fluidyne Radiator
TRUST Radiator Cap (not in picture)
Pineapple Racing Oil Pan
Noltec Motor Mounts (not installed)
APEXi Power FC with Commander

SUSPENSION
TEIN Super Street Coilovers
TEIN Solid Upper Pillow Ball Mounts
Racing Beat Front Sway Bar
Racing Beat Front Sway Bar Brace
Racing Beat Rear Sway Bar
Cusco D Strut Tower Bar
RX-7.com Toe Links
RX-7.com Tie Rods

TRANSMISSION
ACT 6 Puck Racing Clutch
ACT Pro-Lite Flywheel (not installed)
Mazda Factory Clutch Disc (not installed)
Cusco 2.0way LSD
RX-7.com Solid Differential Bushings
B&M Short Throw Shifter

WHEELS/TIRES/BRAKES
Factory Wheels Powdercoated Black
Kumho Escta Supra 712 tires 245/50/16 and 255/50/16 (too much profile)
KVR Slotted Rotors
KVR Carbon Pads
Goodridge Stainless Steel Brake Lines
Ray Bestas Calipers

ZumSpeedRX-7

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im going to start using this thread as my own personal photo album and update section in addition to my MySpace page.

FUTURE EVENTS:
August 4th- Heberts Candy Mansion Car Show
August 6th- NER SCCA Auto Cross Event at Fort Devens in Ayer, Ma.
August 21- KDR in Penssylvania for a Dyno Tuning Session. I am hoping for 350+whp but i'll settle for anything safe.

FUTURE MODS TO BE INSTALLED:
Factory Clutch Disc
ACT ProLite Flywheel
Noltec Polyurethane Motor Mounts
Oil Change
Coolant Change
Driver Side Door Assembly to be fixed.
Custom Radiator Panel Made- i have the design with sizes drawn up. i need to find a machinest to do it.
Custom Upper Radiator Panel Made- i have a Carbing Cooling Panel, but it is not adequate enough.

ptrhahn

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What's with the bird?

ZumSpeedRX-7

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in memory of my grandma. i have it tatooed on my left side under my heart.

jic

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wtf?

ZumSpeedRX-7

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what? you guys dont love your grandmas? plus it makes my car that much more MY car. who else do you know who has a blue bird on their car?

Crymson

anyone with a 70-81 firebird?

7_rocket

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Im too lazy to read, someone give me the coles notes

windom

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what commander holder is that?

ZumSpeedRX-7

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crymson- it was a gold bird on the fire bird, not blue, but you do have me dead to rights. damn pontiac always cockblockin' my originality.

windom- Its the APEXi FC Commander Holder. you can get one from Rotary Performance or anywhere the PFC is sold im sure for $39.95. i think it's the best looking holder out of the ones ive seen. some people get pretty creative with them though (you can pretty much do anything with velcro i've found.)

7 Rocket- what did you miss? Ummm, short and sweet, eh? FD 7 with BPU, i guess? like every RX-7 owner, im so proud of it, i made it's own thread. that's pretty much all you missed. now put your hand down.

Crymson

I make fun, but i shouldn't.

I appreciate the sentiment, my grandmother did alot for me while i was in college, and she's recently been diagnosed with liver and pancreas cancer. It's a drag, and i understand the sentiment. My FD is named "Eileen" after her.

ZumSpeedRX-7

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don't worry about it, it's all taken lightly. i'll pray for your grandma, and i hope for a great recovery.

Crymson

Unfortunately, there won't be a recovery. But i managed to go spend time with her before she went into palliative caire.

RE-Amemiya

I LOVE the hood, and those seats are the same ones i'm looking to put in mine. Def. makes me more interested to see how good it looks!!

ZumSpeedRX-7

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Crymson- im truly sorry to hear that. just think of all the good times you spent with her. that's what really matters, and what will get you through it.

rx7twinturboboy- i wouldnt get the Torinos or Sparcos for that matter. they're awesome seats as far as comfort and quality goes, but they are not made for an FD RX-7 with a full interior. i would look into a non-reclinable seat such as a Recaro SPG or the Spirit R JDM Seats (if you have the money). I tried the Sparco Evo's and they were too tall and too wide, the Pro2000 (my dream seats) were way too big as well. Im sure you can find a good set of Bride or Recaro seats to fit though, BUT DO NOT GO WITH THE TORINOS!

EDIT- I have heard of people fitting Torinos in a FD, so it is possible. i've found maybe 3 or 4 other people on the forum (i'm sorry, i cant remember them) with Torinos that didnt have nearly the problem fitting them. However, when i get a new set of seats, im going with a non-reclinable racing bucket more for racing and fitment. it is possible, and if you have your heart set on those seats, bring them to a really good shop to have them installed.

The Driver

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Were you at rotorfest? If so I remember you. Very nice car.

clean85owner

If you had a red dash/center console; you'd have the one of the nicest FD interiors I have ever seen.

Car looks incredible, bro!

ZumSpeedRX-7

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FD3S4E- i was at rotorfest. thanks for the compliment. sadly, i know exactly what you are talking about with the minus spare tire, plus slime. it really cleaned up the look of the trunk. well, with the spare tire, trunk carpet, and Bose Acoustic Sound System taken out. not everyone's thing, but i have to take them out for road racing anyways.

Clean85- thanks a lot for the compliment. it actually took me a while to get used to the 'crimson' red interior after i bought it. so i think that (red wrapped dash and center) might be a little over kill for me, but i could be surprised. with a track car, the last thing i want is a distraction, and i think that could be a bit flashy. thanks a lot though, i think i take the most pride in my interior. my engine isnt flashy, and my exterior is still mild, but im trying to make my interior as comfortable, useful, and 'cool' as possible. i have some ideas still for the interior, but ill drop them as the time and money gets closer and more in my pocket.


I race this car with the SCCA (Sports Car Club of America) in the NER (New England) Region with Autocrossing in SM-2, which is Street Mod 2. Last year, a Z06 won the Nationals in SM2 (after racing a Z06 at this year's nationals, I can see why it won) and the year before a RX-7 R1 won Nationals. So in due time, as my skills progress and i get more and more used to the feel of my car, i will become more competitive. I am not nearly as close to the competition as I want to be (which is mainly Miatas, with a Starlet, a FC RX-7, a CR-X Si, and a MG) but i am catching up. Last event, i was 8.4 seconds of the class leader, but i progressively improved from run to run. I run on Sport Editon 16" Rims wrapped in Kumho Escta V710 R Compound Tires shaved to 4/32. Awesome tires. I'll have more information on autocrossing this monday after my next event on Sunday.

anyone interested in having a fun time in their car, i would suggest autocrossing. it's a great way to feel your car out and actually push your suspension to the limits. it does beat on your car's suspension, transmission, and tires, but hey- isnt that what the RX-7 was built for?

i also road race. i road raced once this year and i am hoping to get back out on Lime Rock in early October with CART-CT (Connecticut Autocross and Rally Team). My fastest lap in the Lime Rock Time Attack was a 1.13:1, which isn't fast compared to the times of the day. This was my first day road racing ever, and a single turbo FD's fastest lap was a 1.04:8, so I'm more then content with my times, though. It was a lot of fun and a great learning experience. But i quickly learned that a FMIC is not the best thing for a track car. I was pushing temps over the 105*C mark numerous times over the day. when this happened, i instanly would upshift, crank the heat, and ride the rest of my laps out and just get a fell for the course some more. I might have mentioned this earlier, but i am designing a radiator cooling duct and overhead panel to try to deter overheating from happening as much. At least in October, it will be cooler, so hopefully overheating won't be as much of an issue.

Many people ask me what i run in the quarter mile. I would like to know as well sometime, but this car is not being built for drag racing. when people as what i run for time, i love to say 1.13:1 (Lime Rock Best Lap) just to see the bewildered look on there face. however, if i was building a drag racing FD, i would've strapped a huge turbo on, and called it a day. With road racing and especially autocrossing, turbo sizes and more importantly, turbo response play huge roles in your exit speed. My suspension and transmission set up has also been more catered for throwing my car into corners, with a much softer setting then is needed in drag racing with a 2.0way LSD made for quick corners. i have nothing but respect for drag racers, because it takes a lot of skill, time, and money as well, but after finding the beauty of the FD RX-7 in corners, i'm really not interested in drag racing. I will be however heading up to New England Dragway in Epping, NH in late September/ Early October, once it starts to cool down. I also need to straighten out my transmission (clutch disc and install flywheel) and throw the motor mounts in.

Here are some racing pictures taken at a SCCA Autocross Event in Ayer, Ma. and a CART-Ct. Road Racing Event at Lime Rock Park in Lakeville, Ct. Enjoi!

ZumSpeedRX-7

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cliff notes from above:

-thanks for the compliments
-raced in SCCA NER with Autocross (about 9 seconds off competition)
-raced with CART-CT for Road Racing (1.13:1 at Lime Rock Park)
-racing pictures at bottom (Lime Rock Park and Ft. Devens)


Videos of me autocrossing and road racing are on the front page of my MySpace page along with some Minus the Bear:

http://www.MySpace.com/FeistyFD

or at these pages:

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...=865916817&n=2

http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fu...=843088301&n=2

ZumSpeedRX-7

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I went to the Hot Cross Barnes Autocross Event today at Ft. Devens, but sadly didnt race. I believe im allergic to the sun, because no matter how much water i drink, or how much sunscreen i put on, or how much i rest in the shade, i still get a headache and get sick. In good news though, i did get to watch and i learned a few things. My most knowledgeable key that i learned today was taking a ride with one of the NER's fastest racer in his BS RX-8. The thing is FAAAASSSSTTTTT!!!! and this is with probably over less then 100hp then me. i learned that it is okay to be harder on the acceleration and harder on the deceleration; so long as you time each right. i also learned that you want to get dangerously close to the cones. i personally ***** foot around them in order to not lose any time by hitting a cone. he cuts through the slaloms like surgery. im not even kidding! i was in the passenger seat getting tossed around like a south african seal in a sharks mouth! he finished in a time that was 6-7 seconds faster then what i believe i wouldve gotten had i raced (i estimated what i wouldve gotten by what similar RX-7's with less mods and no R Compounds timed in at) either way, im looking forward to the next event.

ZumSpeedRX-7

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RACING AGAINST LEUKEMIA
The NER-SCCA is sponsoring a Race Against Leukemia event this coming August 25th through th 27th at New Hampshire International Speedway in Loudon, New Hampshire. All the groups of NER-SCCA will be holding events this weekend to raise donations for research to battle leukemia. You can join as in this endeavor by becoming a sponsor for RAL. There will be CLub Racing on the track all three days, a Road Rally on the 25th of August, a Rally Cross to be held on August 27th, and Autocross events on both August 26th and 27th.

The NER-SCCA greatly appreciates sponsorship from your company. We depend on sponsorship money to assist us in trying to fight the scourge of Leukemia. With all donations forwarded to UMass Memorial Foundation, we look forward to the day a cure is found to help all those who are suffering the consequences of leukemia. Please do what you can at this time to assist us in bringing the needed resources to them in this quest. Sponsorship and donations are crucial elements to the success of this program. Sponsorship money is used for the research and none will be retained by the NER-SCCA. You can be assured that every dollar of your donation will be applied to the funding of this critical research.

All donations are playable to:
UMass Memorial Foundation

If you are interested in making a donation, please pm me with the following details:
Organization Name
Address
City
State
Zip Code
Sponsorship Amount
Contact Name

Every little bit helps. Anything from $5 to $100 to $1000. We understand that with the rapid inflation of gas prices, it is difficult to find money on the side, but every little bit helps. Thank You very much, and with your help, we can find a cure!

wanklin

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The car is looking nice Rick

ZumSpeedRX-7

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thanks a lot Rob. I still havent gotten around to installing the motor mounts yet. ill let you know how it goes when i get them in.


SIDE NOTE- Wanklin is a great guy and a good seller to work with.

staticguitar313

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black is best, nice setup.