New Member: R1 Back on the Road 15yrs Later
 

Greetings all,

Longtime reader here, figured it’s time to join.

The inner water jacket seal had failed on my R1. This year, I finally got the chance to rebuild the engine and I’m happy to say it’s back on the road and running strong! I’ve kept everything stock, except for a Koyo radiator and Racing Beat catback exhaust.


https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.rx7...f27006f9f.jpeg

I'm a sucker for a clean Brilliant Black R1. Did you replace the AST? It's the 2nd most common cooling system failure.

Welcome to forum .Sweet ride you have there

Good looking car, nice to keep something close to original.

Welcome to the forum!! Thats a beautiful R1 and its nice to see that its mostly original! How long have you owned the car?

I haven’t replaced the AST, but I probably should. I think I’ll go with the RE Amemiya version.

Thx. I’m doing my best to treat her well.

Thx. I’m not against making some reliability mods (i.e. silicone hoses, etc.), but otherwise I’m keeping it as designed.

I was planning to keep the cassette deck even, but the radio isn’t working, and the only tape I found was my wife’s old Sarah McLachlan mix tape, haha!

Thx, I bought it in Cali back in 99. Traded it to my brother for a few years and then got it back after the coolant seal went. I’m not going to part with it again!

https://www.ebay.ca/itm/184579368561...sAAOSwFXddfBT9

Also can be used as a catch can.

Love black on black!

I was looking at that, but the description said it wasn’t recommended with a stock intercooler.

Thx. I’m lame because every car I buy is Black, ha!

Catch if Catch Can
 

I did not see that. I wonder why? I use mine as a catch can for the engine blow by.

I have a hand made AST from a friend. My most prized part possession.

(Besides my one spirit r wheel).

Too funny, I’m jealous. Did you buy that single one for sale on ebay earlier this year?

There’s a mixed set of Efini RZ/SP rears for sale on ebay right now. A little pricey considering it’s four rear tires that don’t match…

https://www.ebay.com/itm/MAZDA-Efini...-127632-2357-0

Nice R1! Should try to add that toilet bowl emblem back :)