My (PHILIP SOHN) Rotary cars...

[Herblenny]

I been a rotary car fan since 1997. Since then I think I went thru quite a few rotary cars..

I started off with this one: 1991 RX-7 convertible

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Then I got my First FD in 1999 and started to modify. Here is a picture in 2003 after I got it all painted and such: 1993 Black Base FD

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Then I had money to burn so I bought a mint 1985 GLS SE..

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Then Bought and sold 3 more FDs until I found my MB touring FD. And here it is how it sits today..

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At the Formula Drift ATL 2008 under Exedu USA booth.

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And about a year ago, I picked up an 1973 RX-2 to restore.. which now has a 12A from a 1st gen and 5 speed gear box. Runs like a champ!

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And about 6 months ago, I've decided to replace my daily and get an 2004 Lightning Yellow RX-8. This car is now my daily and future track car..

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And I'm in a process of completely re-building my 1993 Black Base RX-7.. It will be done from inside out.. including rare items such as Spirit R seats, Spirit R clusters, Steering wheel, Feed REAL Type 2R bumper, Engine, turbo, etc. etc..

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Photoshoot from Zoom Zoom magazine..

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And Finally... I can't get my car finished because of Deals Gap Rotary Rally (www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com). I've organized this event for the past 3 years and its becoming one of the largest rotary gathering in USA.

here are few pics from the event..

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And Videos:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zMnGrmkVWXE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=klwZB1s1lL8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pE-56ZA6rxs

Well, hope this explains few things about me and hope to see some of you come to this years DGRR 2008..

This year I'll be giving away almost $3000 worth of mechandise and expecting well over 200 people! Should be loads of fun and you'll see something new.

I'm also offering Stand alone ECU tuning class this year at the DGRR 2008.

For More info: www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com

[JAMZ393]

well, hopefully i'll make DGRR 2009 after i get back from afghanistan. and if my FD runs haha. its gonna be a long drive from Canada though

[WE3RX7]

Sweet cars - the only one you got me beat on is the FD and RX2 - I've yet to cross over into FD world... skipped right over it with the 8.


So the tuning class is a go then? Where do I sign up?

[KaiFD3S]

You just made me feel old Phil, I've been around the rotary scene since 1991 because of Robert from RotaryShack...lol..

[RXtacy]

Man I wish I had money to "burn" lol. Nice collection.

[-xlr8planet-]

I love your FD... I´ve seen pics 1000000 times and never knew was yours :)

[Herblenny]

Thanks Guys!

Kai, I wished I had gotten into Rotary earlier... Funny thing is that I got into an arguement with my best friend about how no such engine existed back in early 90s... He had an 84 RX7.

Once I knew what Rotary Engine was, I apologized to him!! LOL!

[Brent]

Phil is a true rotary enthusiast. It is very obvious if you have ever been to his house... lol!

[Herblenny]

Phil is a true rotary enthusiast. It is very obvious if you have ever been to his house... lol!

LOL!! I think my wife wants to move so I have to sell all the junk I have:) We'll see in June if I'm moving or not..

[fikren]

The reason to move is to have more room so you can accumulate more junk. :rofl:

[85rx-7gsl-se]

We I get an FD, I want a Montego Blue one. I just love that color...I even debated on painting my FB Montego Blue, but that might look weird :P

[fikren]

well you know, unless hes sold it, David has a MB roller for sale.

http://www.rotarycarclub.com/showthread.php?t=190

[85rx-7gsl-se]

Yeah, I have seen that...Its a nice start, but as a broke college student, an FD isn't in my near future :( But my Turbo FB cheers me up :)

[charlies7]

Great looking collection Phil, but my favorite is the RX-2

[blwnrtr93]

I think the largest rotary event in US history will be Phil's driveway when he cleans out the garage of all his extra parts.

[KaiFD3S]

I remember your car when I used to look at it at Cardomain....very nice collection Phil...

[vertrx7]

You guys reaffirm my confidence in our rotary community. I feared for several years, the future was in the hand of the little kids on the RX7Club.

I've only had my vert since '99 and just acquired a TII, so I'm still learning. Beautiful collection of cars. Thanks for the pictures...

Ralf

[jtbshaw]

haha, Phil, the pic with your FB hood up was at Montgomery Motorsports Park, right after you bought it....and the other silver FB beside you was my old BP 13B N2O setup.

I need to get with you and see about giving you something from us to hand as a prize for DGRR 2008.

[SPOautos]

Phil is a true rotary enthusiast. It is very obvious if you have ever been to his house... lol!


Phil doesn't have a house. He lives in this indescribable place that is a physical manifestation of Ebay motors! Its amazing if you have never had the opportunity to experience such a thing hahahahaha

On a side note Phil, that 3rd pic from the bottom has a sweet RX3 behind your car! You know who it belongs to??? That things cool!!! lmao


Later!
Stephen

[Herblenny]

Phil doesn't have a house. He lives in this indescribable place that is a physical manifestation of Ebay motors! Its amazing if you have never had the opportunity to experience such a thing hahahahaha

LOL! I'm trying to clean it up a bit.. But some reason I'm drawn to buying useless shit:) I hope I don't have to move in June...

On a side note Phil, that 3rd pic from the bottom has a sweet RX3 behind your car! You know who it belongs to??? That things cool!!! lmao


Later!
Stephen

LMAO! I think its some dude who has an FD but on a jack stand for like 4 years.. Hmmm can't remember his name..

[SPOautos]

LOL! I'm trying to clean it up a bit.. But some reason I'm drawn to buying useless shit:) I hope I don't have to move in June...



LMAO! I think its some dude who has an FD but on a jack stand for like 4 years.. Hmmm can't remember his name..


No kidding....heck if I had a rx3 like that I'd probably leave my FD on jack stands too!!!! of course if I had a rx3 like it would probably just set in my driveway and collect dust......hey hang on a second!!!

[3tegStrong]

hi herblenny and i must say-nice rides!
i remember my rx2 from highschool- it was a blast to drive- but my brother stole it an took it up to pikes peak after modifying it- and destroyed it on the way back down.

lookin forward to hopefully gettin 'daddy' to bring the fd out for DGRR 2008. i'll be there w/my camera if he does

[alex]

I want your SE. And your FD. And your.. everything... Damn nice collection you have there. :icon_tup:

[driftmagic1]

one day i would like to have an rx-2 or 3 il like the older mazdas alot! nice collection btw

[goldk28611]

Nice collection - good to see your dedication and loyalty to the wankel! :D

[J2R]

This reminds me, I forgot to mention that I installed the Exedy Racing Clutch I won last year at DGRR 08 in our 04 NG RX-8. In review: Awesome, a very tight and prompt connection. I love it, it has been installed for 6 months now and so far it has proven to be durable and dependable. However I am curious if this would be favorable while on 129, my other half may be deployed at the time I won't be able to bring both 8s as planned.