My First Generation RX7 Project

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » February 3rd, 2014, 1:03 pm

Yup!! That's why if you notice that fc knuckle has a custom lowered tie rod mount. This helps a bit. But also looking into all adjustable spherical joints for all these mounting points. Try to dial back in the best geometry.

handsomeRob2837 · Postby **handsomeRob2837** » February 3rd, 2014, 3:41 pm

hindian wrote:Is it me or in the pic above the car supported on the tow eye

Looks very safe. Lol

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » February 4th, 2014, 12:20 pm

Lots of learning material.

Original 82 rx7 Factory service manual and wiring diagrams, Haynes service manual, mazda trix rotary rebuild DVD and street rotary tuning and engine building.

Zorak · Postby **Zorak** » February 8th, 2014, 6:20 pm

As you're second guessing the Mariah kit...

When I do get around to a 7, this is what I'm gonna be going for:

My dad says he's not a fan of that front dam though. Thinks it spoils the 'wedge' look.

Not a fan of this chin spoiler though. But the rest of the car looks tight, I think. Even the super low drop.

MG Man · Postby **MG Man** » February 8th, 2014, 9:53 pm

that last pic!!!!!

btw doh forget to send me the stuff u wrote

Zorak · Postby **Zorak** » February 8th, 2014, 10:26 pm

MG Man wrote:that last pic!!!!!

btw doh forget to send me the stuff u wrote

Will do, MG!

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » February 8th, 2014, 11:01 pm

Best ZG flared first gen IMHO

Zorak · Postby **Zorak** » February 8th, 2014, 11:17 pm

Yunno, I saw that pic Bez, and it looks good, but a couple things bother me a bit. I don't know if it's the angle of that pic but the spoiler looks a bit bigger than the usual wrap around ducktail. The wheels look a bit too big (17s?) and it seems a bit high. And I'm a big fan of red and black combo colour scheme but it just doesn't seem to work in this pic. I don't think I like that front spoiler either.

Any new pics of yours?

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » February 9th, 2014, 12:22 am

Yeah but nothing really worth posting. In the process of completely stripping out the interior to put away in my new rx7 room

Gonna be doing the brake/suspension swap after carnival and lots of other things and will prob post kore updates then

Just tripped out by the loss of Rawle. He was a fellow rota head and was now completing his first gen, that I almost bought from him last year. We were always in touch and he planned to pass and and check the car soon. Just spoke to him last month. So sad.

Zorak · Postby **Zorak** » February 14th, 2014, 5:14 pm

Might be going to check out one tomorrow :mrgreen:

moti · Postby **moti** » February 14th, 2014, 10:15 pm

Sweet, keep us posted.

legoRB · Postby **legoRB** » February 23rd, 2014, 12:42 pm

Subbed!

Garrett Inside · Postby **Garrett Inside** » February 27th, 2014, 7:39 am

Bezman wrote:
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Best ZG flared first gen IMHO

Those rims are very similiar to patterns in either xxr or rotas if i remember correctly, in case you wanted to get a set like it.
Shopboy from claxton bay on the forums may have one right now similar colour scheme. Don't remember hole pattern. But it was wide.

Mr. Go Slow · Postby **Mr. Go Slow** » March 4th, 2014, 11:07 am

Subscribed

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 6th, 2014, 11:33 am

ok firetruck dat, we going boosted. looking for a Series 5 TII or Series 6 REW motor... time to kick this project into a gear.

moti · Postby **moti** » March 6th, 2014, 11:37 am

Hahaha, know this was not going to be an NA build.

Not much people go the NA route anymore, too much power to be made I guess.
And some just don't have the balls to stay N/A.

I know however, this will be one hell of a build though.
What numbers you looking to get out of it.

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 6th, 2014, 11:42 am

i decided to keep the kit so not going na as the kit just looks like the car should be fast

going for 350whp, will post parts list later, have it on my ipad.

moti · Postby **moti** » March 6th, 2014, 11:45 am

Yes!

That kit really would be silly with only 150 at the wheels and would make it more like rice than performance.

But 350whp is just playing figures though.
That will be increased somewhere in the build, I mean it's you we talking about.

troublemaker · Postby **troublemaker** » March 6th, 2014, 12:47 pm

Thank you!

Ted_v2 · Postby **Ted_v2** » March 6th, 2014, 12:50 pm

Excellent news

black start · Postby **black start** » March 6th, 2014, 12:52 pm

In for power updates...

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 6th, 2014, 7:05 pm

Pulled down the front suspension this afternoon. Going to install the FC 2nd gen rx7 5 lug big brake swap this weekend also going to pull the rear axles to have them drilled to 5x114.3 as well.

moti · Postby **moti** » March 6th, 2014, 7:11 pm

^^ No IRS?

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 6th, 2014, 7:27 pm

Why would I put in irs from another car with different geometry in my rx7 when ppl been racing first gens for decades with the original setup?? C'mon Moti. Don't expect that from you :lol:

moti · Postby **moti** » March 6th, 2014, 8:28 pm

Bezman wrote:Why would I put in irs from another car with different geometry in my rx7 when ppl been racing first gens for decades with the original setup?? C'mon Moti. Don't expect that from you

Eh eh, look here. :oops:

Also not too sure with the upgrades for that chassis for a solid rear axle.

But you do seem to be on point there.

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 7th, 2014, 5:22 pm

Rear setup is almost identical to the AE86 and early mustangs. Got solid axle with upper and lower control arms with a watts linkage and sway bar.

Lots of ppl weld the watts link and add an pan hard bar. Others leave it. Run a bigger sway bar and coilovers. Lots of options out there. Rx7club.com has a 1st gen specific racing section with lots of racing suspension setups from scca and IMSA race cars.

moti · Postby **moti** » March 7th, 2014, 9:03 pm

Cool Bez.

Can't wait for this car to reach to a state where you will drive it to an event or two.

Bezman · Postby **Bezman** » March 9th, 2014, 6:56 pm

Started the FC brake/hub swap, got the hubs and brakes from rotary brain this morning. Thanks again bro..

I also drained the gas tank and prepped it to take down this week and send off to clean etc.

Finished gutting the interior (except for the dash, can't decide if to remove or not). I also installed the new rear wiper motor I got. Can't find the rear wiper now lol. It's somewhere in my parts room which is not almost full and I can't get to the back.

Ordered new power antenna, windscreen clips/trim, also got a mint pair or power mirrors off eBay for $640 TTD (normally go for 350++ usd)

Also went and saw couple engines, things coming to come. Hadda make some decisions on what to do.

Just want to get the suspension in and the car rolling again. Will order my new wheels as the suspension is in and once the car is rolling, and now that I have all the trim pieces and the car is pretty complete, I'll prob send it to paint one time and build engine while car painting etc

More updates soon when parts start coming in.