Just Bought my First RX-7 CYM FD3S R1
04-04-12 | 11:34 AM
#1
Just Bought my First RX-7 CYM FD3S R1
I bought it out in LA and it's being shipped here. So for now, I only have the pics that the owner shared with me.
My goal is too keep it as close to stock as possible while turning up the boost just a tad. It's a single owner all original car (minus the radio) with no rust. Jeff from Rotary Power did my inspection for me. He didn't perform any work for me, but I was blown away by his help and advice. If I lived in LA, he would be the guy to perform all my work. I am really grateful for his help.
She is shipping today and expected to arrive by next Monday. Just in time for me to head to Rhode Island for work. She needs a new clutch ASAP and then general things. Current plans are as follows:
SS Lines (Clutch/Brakes)
Excedy Organic Stage 1 Clutch Kit
ACT Flywheel and Counter weight
Racing Beat Exhaust
Flush Diff/Trans/Oil
Eibach or Eibach like springs as mentioned in the Suspension thread
EBC Brakes (I'm a carbo tech fan, but don't want to replace the rotors as they are still good).
Goal is a garage queen that I may take to a few HPDEs if I have *****. I currently track a Miata and intend to keep her as my track *****.
PICS of the new car
https://picasaweb.google.com/islandbluu/RX7#
Contact info for Jeff @ Rotary Power
http://www.rotarypowerusa.com/contact.htm
My goal is too keep it as close to stock as possible while turning up the boost just a tad. It's a single owner all original car (minus the radio) with no rust. Jeff from Rotary Power did my inspection for me. He didn't perform any work for me, but I was blown away by his help and advice. If I lived in LA, he would be the guy to perform all my work. I am really grateful for his help.
She is shipping today and expected to arrive by next Monday. Just in time for me to head to Rhode Island for work. She needs a new clutch ASAP and then general things. Current plans are as follows:
SS Lines (Clutch/Brakes)
Excedy Organic Stage 1 Clutch Kit
ACT Flywheel and Counter weight
Racing Beat Exhaust
Flush Diff/Trans/Oil
Eibach or Eibach like springs as mentioned in the Suspension thread
EBC Brakes (I'm a carbo tech fan, but don't want to replace the rotors as they are still good).
Goal is a garage queen that I may take to a few HPDEs if I have *****. I currently track a Miata and intend to keep her as my track *****.
PICS of the new car
https://picasaweb.google.com/islandbluu/RX7#
Contact info for Jeff @ Rotary Power
http://www.rotarypowerusa.com/contact.htm
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04-20-12 | 12:21 AM
#18
It will stay yellow forever. Today I installed my Defi boost and Water temp as well as my AST. I can't express just how awesome it is working on a clean rust free car! I'm still breaking in the clutch and that's taking some getting used to.
Tomorrow I'm putting on some new Hankook RS3s.
Then a little suspension work and alignment and she is ready for some fun! I have a lot of detailing in the engine bay todo as soon as it gets warm.
Tomorrow I'm putting on some new Hankook RS3s.
Then a little suspension work and alignment and she is ready for some fun! I have a lot of detailing in the engine bay todo as soon as it gets warm.
04-20-12 | 02:08 PM
#22
Mounted my new tires and learned my Rear LCA Outer bushings are bad. Do I just go all out and get the poly E kit from RX7 or just replace those two bushings for now?
I went all Enegery Suspension Poly bushings in my Miata. It was a royal PITA. But, I don't see that ES has a full kit for the FD. They do sell the bushing that is bad though.
I went all Enegery Suspension Poly bushings in my Miata. It was a royal PITA. But, I don't see that ES has a full kit for the FD. They do sell the bushing that is bad though.
04-20-12 | 03:40 PM
#24
Just replacing the 3 bushing in both Rear LCAs is $560 from Mazdatrix. It's the same as a completely new Poly E kit. I really don't want to do an entire bushing swap, but it would be something that last forever. Downside is more ride harshness.
