Herblenny

LOL! Thanks... and sorry

Update... Nov. 18th, 2012

Putting in the Engine and trans..







I've decided to drop the subframe and install the engine by sliding it under and lifting it up and bolting the subframe..







After that, we started it bolting up all the suspensions and brakes..





front





front and rear




front and rear completed.

Herblenny

Update - Nov. 19th, 2012

While Goolsby Customs were working on the panels, I went to pick up the trailer for SEMA in Nashville, TN from a buddy of mine (Thanks Vinnie!).







Love the graphics!


Panels were added..
Rear flares, hatch, wing..




Front fenders with with RE Carbon mirrors.



Closer look of the rear flares..



FEED wing and flares.



Feed fender brace



Old school wheels on





And time to transport it to my fabricator's shop (www.MPFab.com).

Herblenny

Update Dec. 6th, 2012

Well, I been busy with other stuff and totally forgot to continue with my sega... not that anyone cares.. Anyhow, here are some more pics and more of previous build progress.

Arriving at MPFab.com







New OEM parts..



Mr. Walker Morgan started to install the goodies..









Turbonetics Inc. GT-K 1050 Turbo








Bracing that I had, refinished and installed.



Figuring out where to mount the reservoirs.


Front bumper on.. and the Rmagic with the covers.. We decided to leave them off..

XIEmperorIX

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Not anyone cares? I love it man lol that color is beautiful and the build is nuts

sosborne

I don't check scionlife much anymore, but every time I get an email about this thread being updated I make sure to check it out as soon as possible. I don't know too much about rx7s or rotary builds, but it's cool following along with the progress. Keep the pics coming!

Herblenny

Thanks Guys!!! I appreciate that you guys care and like the updates.

Its been awhile... I'm going to update some tonight..

Finishing the body parts..





front done!



Very first shot of the car coming out of MPFab, just before loading on the trailer.





Walker taking a shot of his work.



Car loading in the trailer..





On the Brap Brap Brap trailer

Herblenny

Some photos from my journey to SEMA 2012..





Saw several of these..

This car from NYC was heading to SEMA...




Later found out that the 350Z was in the caravan with one of my rotary friend from NYC... Manny who owns this FD.



I've known Manny for many years and one of the few rotorheads who's been in FD's for over 10 years. I think he had his FD since 1994??

Anyhow, 3 day trip to Vegas, we saw several of these..


many many semi's and many of the wind power stations.



And finally made it to Vegas..



and to the convention center.. in que to get the car in..

Herblenny

At SEMA update...

Sorry for the lack of update.. I'm going to share my experience at SEMA.

Well, as you guys have read, I have put the car together in 6 out of 8 days after chasis was painted. Due to lack of time, car is a roller... which made it very difficult at SEMA.

First, we couldn't unload the car until we were placed at a certain location to unload. We waited over 2 hours between central and south hall, waiting someone for us to goto a specific location to unload.

Finally after 2 hours, we were moved to front of central to unload the car.



From here, they couldn't figure out where I was suppose to park. We now waited another 2 hours til someone figured out where I needed to park.. which was front of North Hall.. a good 1/4 mile away from where we drop the car off, through the central hall, to North hall.


Waiting to be moved.. again..


While waiting, Enjuku Racing posted this photo on their facebook page... First photo to be leaked with all the panels on..



And finally made it to my spot... and before decals got on.

XIEmperorIX

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I wish I could get to SEMA...no hook up's though :/ looks like a blast. My g/f has family out there so I wouldn't even need to pay for a hotel and I only live like 3-4 hour drive..ughh lol oh well.

Car looks amazing. Love the work and attention to detail. Once again just want to say great job!

MillerRS1

wow that is an amazing build.....

Herblenny

We didn't have time to really finish the interior pieces.. So, when I got back from SEMA, I pulled them out and sent them to Goolsby Customs to get it refinished.. They were ready today and picked them up!


Defi Cluster gauge surround that I made.. Man! Love the finish!!


Prosport center speaker pod..


Center console that I made.. again.. Goolsby customs did a great job with the paint.


Some of the other interior parts..

Herblenny

I realized I haven't updated this in awhile..

Well, I been changing the look of my MB FD and here is how it looks now.


I been also trying to finish up the 20B FD and testing out the Defi DSSC.

Making the CF surround.




Also install the push start button.


Power up cluster to make sure all the is good.


And simplifying the interior harness to keep only things I need.. like power window, brakes, turn signal,...

XIEmperorIX

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That gauge is sick. I almost had those same wheels for my FC back when I had it. Ended up getting CR Kai's.

Imaking

Wow. This is an incredible build. Personal preferences aside - I'm not sure how anyone can not appreciate the quality and attention to detail here. Outstanding. Thanks for sharing.

suprastarr

this is an awsome build i think ya did a great job!

Herblenny

Are you talking about the TE37SL's? IF so they are new by Rays (less than a year old). FYI: I'm bit of a wheel snob and CR Kai (not CR Ultimate) are cast wheels. Even CR Ultimates are cast with spun barrels... which RAYS Gram Lights been doing for 10+ years and they call it cast. Only true forge wheels are RAYS - VOLK series and BBS Monoblock forged wheels. All other makes that claim forge aren't quite forging you want.

Thank you so much for the kind words.

Thank you!

Update..
I been working on my MB FD so I could bring it to my event, 'Deals Gap Rotary Rally'... which is becoming the biggest rotary car event in the country.

Anyhow, here are some recent pictures of the MB FD.















And the rare Mazdaspeed seats in red..

torqueTc

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Holy crap this thing is insane. While I didnt read everything, did you strap this beast to the dyno (not that numbers matter, just curious).

This thing is just a monster. Fantastic job on this build.

torqueTc

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Herbleny: I have a good read from you that just came across my email inbox today -

its the Classic Mazda RX7 buyers guide (years 79-85) from Motor Trend. I found it entertaining, and as you have the best of the "rex", I figured you could give this a read!

Link :
http://www.motortrend.com/classic/fe...85_mazda_rx_7/

gxcue1

That car has come a long way. Great job!

Herblenny

Thank you for the link!


Changed out the hood to Mazdaspeed hood.. I think it looks better and makes the car less busy..



Another pic..



Few more updated photos of the MB..

After Deals Gap Rotary Rally... I went to check out Import Alliance... Few photographers took pics of my MB FD..







Today, I swapped out the Volks with R888s to more streetable wheel/tires. Tires are Toyo T1-Sport wrapped around BBS MonoForged wheels. I am a fan or older Toyo T1S and T1R and was told the new T1-Sports are quiet, grippy, and responsive. Which after driving around today for over an hour through back country roads, highway pulls, sitting on traffic , I like the T1-Sport.