My first TII build-up.

AwakenNoMore · 03-11-2008, 11:13 PM

I bought this TII a year ago, and for how long I've had it I've been going quite slow on getting it back on the road >_<. I bought the car for $800 with 106xxx miles. Theres a catch:

It has a salvage title. The good news is its not as bad as it looks. FC's appear to be quite robust. More pics of how it came to me.

Pictures of fender and suspension work:

Here's some parts accumulated for the build:

Knock-off bride seat

Racing Beat flywheel

ACT Street/Strip clutch with modified disc

AwakenNoMore · 03-11-2008, 11:22 PM

Hawk HPS pads, OEM brake and transmission hardware and flywheel stopper etc.

Mazdatrix stainless braided brake lines with clear coating

Interior pics:

New wheels:

MB Weapons 17x8 +28 with federal 595's front and 17x9 +27 rear with goodyear tires
New suspension:

looks like i need to roll and pull the back a little bit.

85rx-7gsl-se · 03-11-2008, 11:35 PM

Looking good

P71 · 03-12-2008, 08:45 AM

Good progress! That interior is very, very clean.

Turbo II · 03-12-2008, 09:40 AM

Nice find and work man. Car looks pretty damn good overall. Was there any other damage other than the fender?

AwakenNoMore · 03-12-2008, 03:06 PM

Yes, strut was bent, ball joint was bent in half, tie rod is done. I'm positive I should swap out the subframe too. I have a door to replace the wrinkled one too . . .

AwakenNoMore · 03-13-2008, 03:08 AM

apparently i need to hurry up, my other 7 is committing electrical suicide. >_>

AwakenNoMore · 04-03-2008, 03:27 AM

worked on brakes a little bit tonight, made the calipers pretty, and lost to brake pad pins >_<!

and i picked up most of the essentials for refinishing the car

Iox106 · 04-03-2008, 04:10 PM

Dr pepper is essential

. Nice build

Ender · 04-05-2008, 11:31 PM

You're getting to do all the fun repairs I don't yet have the money for. I need to replace a door and paint, too. Keep up the good work, this thread makes me smile.

AwakenNoMore · 04-10-2008, 06:18 AM

Not so much fun repairs as they are essential. New tie rods and final brake hardware came in, along with a used a/c condenser and the inner part of the shifter surround. Also traded some spare parts for this use able S5 TII, going to send it out for BNR Stage 2 upgrade. you can also see the cleaned rack behind it.

AwakenNoMore · 04-17-2008, 03:11 PM

Hybrid s5 turbo .60a/r
HUGE order from mazdatrix on its way . . .

WE3RX7 · 04-17-2008, 04:09 PM

I hope you'll keep it arctic silver. My '88 Artic silver was nice but NA - I think Arctic Silver T2s are awesome and pretty rare...

Nice build!

AwakenNoMore · 04-18-2008, 04:32 AM

yessir, DEFINITELY keeping it arctic silver, and i'm painting the wheels satin black, and i'm gett the shineauto rear diffuser eventually, its going to be an awesome J5 TII!!!

dcrasta · 04-20-2008, 10:30 AM

That is a nice car .. Cant wait to see you finish. I have a 88 T2 in Mitsubishi Silver, I think I like your silver color better

03-11-2008, 11:13 PM	#1
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	My first TII build-up. I bought this TII a year ago, and for how long I've had it I've been going quite slow on getting it back on the road >_<. I bought the car for $800 with 106xxx miles. Theres a catch: It has a salvage title. The good news is its not as bad as it looks. FC's appear to be quite robust. More pics of how it came to me. Pictures of fender and suspension work: Here's some parts accumulated for the build: Knock-off bride seat Racing Beat flywheel ACT Street/Strip clutch with modified disc __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

03-11-2008, 11:22 PM	#2
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	Hawk HPS pads, OEM brake and transmission hardware and flywheel stopper etc. Mazdatrix stainless braided brake lines with clear coating Interior pics: New wheels: MB Weapons 17x8 +28 with federal 595's front and 17x9 +27 rear with goodyear tires New suspension: looks like i need to roll and pull the back a little bit. __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

03-12-2008, 08:45 AM	#4
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	Good progress! That interior is very, very clean. __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

03-12-2008, 09:40 AM	#5
Turbo II Zoom Freaking Zoom Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: NC Posts: 324 Rep Power: 18	Nice find and work man. Car looks pretty damn good overall. Was there any other damage other than the fender? __________________ 1988 RX-7 Convertible 1991 RX-7 Turbo 2004 RX-8 GT 1985 RX-7 GSL - Sold

03-12-2008, 03:06 PM	#6
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	Yes, strut was bent, ball joint was bent in half, tie rod is done. I'm positive I should swap out the subframe too. I have a door to replace the wrinkled one too . . . __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

03-13-2008, 03:08 AM	#7
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	apparently i need to hurry up, my other 7 is committing electrical suicide. >_> __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

04-03-2008, 03:27 AM	#8
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	worked on brakes a little bit tonight, made the calipers pretty, and lost to brake pad pins >_<! and i picked up most of the essentials for refinishing the car __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

04-03-2008, 04:10 PM	#9
Iox106 The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 19 Rep Power: 0	Dr pepper is essential . Nice build

04-10-2008, 06:18 AM	#11
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	Not so much fun repairs as they are essential. New tie rods and final brake hardware came in, along with a used a/c condenser and the inner part of the shifter surround. Also traded some spare parts for this use able S5 TII, going to send it out for BNR Stage 2 upgrade. you can also see the cleaned rack behind it. __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

04-17-2008, 03:11 PM	#12
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	Hybrid s5 turbo .60a/r HUGE order from mazdatrix on its way . . . __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets. Last edited by AwakenNoMore; 04-17-2008 at 03:22 PM.

04-17-2008, 04:09 PM	#13
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 19	I hope you'll keep it arctic silver. My '88 Artic silver was nice but NA - I think Arctic Silver T2s are awesome and pretty rare... Nice build!

04-18-2008, 04:32 AM	#14
AwakenNoMore Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Gilbert, Arizona Posts: 107 Rep Power: 18	yessir, DEFINITELY keeping it arctic silver, and i'm painting the wheels satin black, and i'm gett the shineauto rear diffuser eventually, its going to be an awesome J5 TII!!! __________________ 1993 VR Touring, motor built by Arizona Rotary Rockets.

04-20-2008, 10:30 AM	#15
dcrasta The Newbie Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	That is a nice car .. Cant wait to see you finish. I have a 88 T2 in Mitsubishi Silver, I think I like your silver color better __________________