JhnRX7's Weekend Track Toy Build

JhnRX7 · 05-04-2011, 06:59 PM

Well I have only recently discovered the true value of this forum and have been growing tired of all the BS on the other forum so I have decided to migrate over here and I am going to bring my build thread with me.

The old thread was really long, so I will just let most of the pictures do the talking this time...

The car:

Oil cooler install and ducting:

JhnRX7 · 05-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Stance Coilovers:

Superpro + OEM Bushings:

JhnRX7 · 05-04-2011, 07:08 PM

Brake Caliper Rebuild:

Endless Competition Brake Pads:

Endless Street Pads in rear:

JhnRX7 · 05-04-2011, 07:13 PM

New wheels with Advan AD08 tires 255's all 4 corners:

Weds all powdercoated getting shipped back to me right now

JhnRX7 · 05-04-2011, 07:18 PM

And finally some shots from my first time on track back in October before all these mods... the source of the addiction!

Photobomb complete! Thats all for now, I promise

***Herblenny*** · 05-04-2011, 07:23 PM

NICE BUILD THREAD!! Car looks awesome in person too!

RotorDad · 05-04-2011, 07:39 PM

Welcome to the forum & great looking car BTW.

AzureDrake · 05-04-2011, 09:47 PM

Looks good. just out of curiosity, what color code is that, aura blue mica? Seeing the brake rebuilt kit reminds me of how much of a pain in the ass it was to get the new seals to seat with the piston and caliper correctly lol

hades · 05-04-2011, 09:52 PM

awesome build. I am hard and wet at the same time!

JhnRX7 · 05-05-2011, 06:36 AM

haha thanks guys. The color is Electron Blue Metallic from a Corvette. Im looking forward to getting it back on the track for the first time this year... especially after taking it through the Dragon and feeling the new setup.

***TitaniumTT*** · 05-05-2011, 07:12 AM

Welcome John! Glad to see you over here

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

NICE BUILD THREAD!! Car looks awesome in person too!

Yes it does, John was kind enough to lift her skirt for me, car is BEAUTIFUL and VERY well put together. All the little details are incredible, and there is definately a function over form but form is still VERY important theme. He beat me to the brake ducting though, exactely what I was thinking about doing.

RXtacy · 05-05-2011, 08:43 AM

Hey John as everyone said the car looks great in person. It was nice to meet you. Can't wait to see those Weds on there. It sucks that the powdercoater jerked you around. I loved the AD08's and stances on the dragon. Unbelievable grip. What settings were you running your dampers at on the dragon?

JhnRX7 · 05-05-2011, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RXtacy

Hey John as everyone said the car looks great in person. It was nice to meet you. Can't wait to see those Weds on there. It sucks that the powdercoater jerked you around. I loved the AD08's and stances on the dragon. Unbelievable grip. What settings were you running your dampers at on the dragon?

^this.

The AD08 and Stances were truly amazing. Exceeded my expectations by far.

I have 12k F and 10k R spring rates. I had the dampers set at 9F 8R clicks from full soft. I had initially started the weekend a little softer, but bumped them up a bit to counter-act some rubbing in the front.

It felt like the rear had a bit too much roll compared to the front, so I want to swap in a '93 sway bar (a bit stiffer than the 94's) to see how that helps.

hades · 05-05-2011, 06:45 PM

Did you design your own twin oil cooler installation? I don't see any expensive SS lines and AN fittings--bling bling that gets covered up anyway.

I like what you have done - if you made it do you mind sharing the what you did?

JhnRX7 · 05-05-2011, 07:45 PM

The kit is a SakeBomb Garage oil cooler kit. Their 25 row track version. They have the option of using Aeroquip hose, braided nylon hose or SS braided hose. I went with the aeroquip to save a little bit of $$ and plus I absolutely HATE SS braided lines with a passion.

It comes with a Mocal thermostat, and all (bling bling) Mocal fittings to mate to a pair of fancy Setrab oil coolers. I really love the mocal fittings because they are black/grey unlike the ugly (IMO) red/blue fittings.

I used the same fittings and hose for my fuel system as well (but in -6).

05-04-2011, 06:59 PM	#1
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	JhnRX7's Weekend Track Toy Build Well I have only recently discovered the true value of this forum and have been growing tired of all the BS on the other forum so I have decided to migrate over here and I am going to bring my build thread with me. The old thread was really long, so I will just let most of the pictures do the talking this time... The car: Oil cooler install and ducting: __________________

05-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#2
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	Stance Coilovers: Superpro + OEM Bushings: __________________

05-04-2011, 07:08 PM	#3
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	Brake Caliper Rebuild: Endless Competition Brake Pads: Endless Street Pads in rear: __________________

05-04-2011, 07:23 PM	#6
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	NICE BUILD THREAD!! Car looks awesome in person too! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

05-04-2011, 07:39 PM	#7
RotorDad Big Ugly Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Fredericksburg, Va iTrader: (1) Posts: 591 Rep Power: 9	Welcome to the forum & great looking car BTW. __________________ *Boosted Big Body On 335's* PS3 ID: Rotordad 1986 Mazda RX7 GXL - Street ported 13BT, Haltech, 62mm, ect. 2006 MazdaSpeed 6 - Eagle, Wiseco, Cobb, ect.

05-04-2011, 07:13 PM	#4
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	New wheels with Advan AD08 tires 255's all 4 corners: Weds all powdercoated getting shipped back to me right now

05-04-2011, 07:18 PM	#5
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	And finally some shots from my first time on track back in October before all these mods... the source of the addiction! Photobomb complete! Thats all for now, I promise

05-04-2011, 09:47 PM	#8
AzureDrake The Newbie Join Date: Nov 2009 iTrader: (0) Posts: 11 Rep Power: 0	Looks good. just out of curiosity, what color code is that, aura blue mica? Seeing the brake rebuilt kit reminds me of how much of a pain in the ass it was to get the new seals to seat with the piston and caliper correctly lol

05-04-2011, 09:52 PM	#9
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land iTrader: (0) Posts: 316 Rep Power: 10	awesome build. I am hard and wet at the same time! __________________ This is going to tear

05-05-2011, 06:36 AM	#10
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	haha thanks guys. The color is Electron Blue Metallic from a Corvette. Im looking forward to getting it back on the track for the first time this year... especially after taking it through the Dragon and feeling the new setup. __________________

05-05-2011, 06:45 PM	#14
hades Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Freedom Land iTrader: (0) Posts: 316 Rep Power: 10	Did you design your own twin oil cooler installation? I don't see any expensive SS lines and AN fittings--bling bling that gets covered up anyway. I like what you have done - if you made it do you mind sharing the what you did? __________________ This is going to tear

05-05-2011, 07:45 PM	#15
JhnRX7 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 142 Rep Power: 10	The kit is a SakeBomb Garage oil cooler kit. Their 25 row track version. They have the option of using Aeroquip hose, braided nylon hose or SS braided hose. I went with the aeroquip to save a little bit of $$ and plus I absolutely HATE SS braided lines with a passion. It comes with a Mocal thermostat, and all (bling bling) Mocal fittings to mate to a pair of fancy Setrab oil coolers. I really love the mocal fittings because they are black/grey unlike the ugly (IMO) red/blue fittings. I used the same fittings and hose for my fuel system as well (but in -6). __________________

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