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Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

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Old 09-10-2012, 05:29 PM
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great job with your build. i look forward to every update. can't wait to see it finished.
 
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Old 09-13-2012, 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by casper
great job with your build. i look forward to every update. can't wait to see it finished.
Thank you!

More update



Sept 13th, 2012

I finally took some time to work on the rear diffs of the FD RX-7s.

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After cleaning the case, sanding it down, and re painting it with epoxy paint,.. I put the new covers on.

Stock vs. Greddy higher fluid capacity cover.

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Old 09-16-2012, 09:00 PM
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Sept 16th, 2012 - Little bit more update...

Took some time getting the transmission painted and such.. Some color scheme.

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and becoming a master of taping

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Also, plugged the oil metering hole

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and another angle of the painted diff..

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Old 09-16-2012, 10:57 PM
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Amazing attention to detail, I can't wait to see the finished result and future updates.
 
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Old 09-19-2012, 07:09 PM
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Sept 19th, 2012 Updates from past 3 days..

I had the rotor hats made for the Disc Brakes Australia rotors and got them refinished in similar black.

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Cleaned up and repainted the RZ calipers.

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I also replaced the diff bushings with Powerflex bushings.

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Old 09-25-2012, 09:39 PM
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Sept. 25th, 2012 Update...

Couple of updates... I got my Takata Harness today.. Actually it was shipped to my paint and body guy vs. to my home... and I could could of gotten it 2 week earlier..

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Takata came up with new design... and color. Hope it will take some time for people to fake this..

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And testing on my bride seats..

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And refinished my pedals and added discontinued widefoot, heal toe pedal.

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Old 09-30-2012, 09:20 PM
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Sept. 30th, 2012

I'm debating about the interior and test fit the Takata Harness on the Spirit R Recaros.

Let me know what you prefer?

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Also, got my VS-XX refinished/powder coated and put new Toyo T1-Sport tires. I've heard great things about these and can't wait to test them out.

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**They are not going on this 3 rotor project car**
 
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Old 10-04-2012, 06:48 AM
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Oct 4th, 2012

Past couple of days, I decided to strip off my spare RZ hub assemblies and fix up the rotor back plates and such.

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Fronts fixed and degreased... Test fitted the new DBA rotors.. Shaved some metals so DBA rotors can freely spin.

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Rears fixed and degreased

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My good friend Bryan from BNR Supercars is going to let me use his cabinet to blast the rust and such off so I can get the prettied up today.


Also, I received some goodies from Turbonetics.

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Their GT-K 1050!!!!

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Old 10-10-2012, 01:52 AM
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Excellent build!

Was wondering if you had a larger pic of the DSSC wiring diagram? If you don't mind pm'ing it to me, I would greatly appreciate it. Thanks!
 
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Old 10-10-2012, 07:05 AM
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Keep up the good work, glad to see a build done right. Similar to the plans I have in the future.
 
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Old 10-11-2012, 11:15 AM
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Oct 11th, 2012

Some update...

Hubs cleaned, blasted, and ready to paint..
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And painted.. and ready to be put on the car.

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Cleaned, sanded, and painted axles..
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close up.
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I also got my ID1000's. Bought them from Full Function Engineering. Awesome service and makes some cool stuff for rotaries! Thanks guys!!!

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Also, got the eye bolts for the Takata Harnesses.. Can't wait to install them and go for a ride

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And finally,

The engine... Oil pan on, Oil pan brace on, and mounted on my spare FD subframe.

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very cool
 
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Old 10-24-2012, 03:46 AM
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I'm currently putting the car together for SEMA and I can't upload all the stuff that's going on..

I'll make this short and share 2-3 pics.. including the render done by amazing artist and designer, Greg Thompson. He did an amazing job rendering the car with few pics I sent him and list of goodies I was going to put on. Just amazing work!! Since its so close to SEMA, I'll share the render to give you guys an idea what it will look like (exterior).



Hint of couple of parts..

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I'll update the full car on my way to SEMA..
 
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Old 10-24-2012, 09:36 AM
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Nice job and clean build!
 
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Old 10-28-2012, 06:53 AM
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Here are some updated pics as I get ready for SEMA Las Vegas.

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More pics coming once the car is set up at SEMA.... I just unloaded yesterday..
 

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