My (PHILIP SOHN) Rotary cars...

***Herblenny*** · 02-18-2008, 06:06 PM

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

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

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

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

At the Formula Drift ATL 2008 under Exedu USA booth.

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!

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..

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..

Photoshoot from Zoom Zoom magazine..

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..

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 · 02-24-2008, 02:10 PM

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 · 02-25-2008, 02:33 PM

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 · 03-06-2008, 06:35 PM

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

RXtacy · 03-06-2008, 06:58 PM

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

-xlr8planet- · 03-06-2008, 07:00 PM

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

***Herblenny*** · 03-06-2008, 10:26 PM

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 · 03-06-2008, 10:32 PM

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

***Herblenny*** · 03-06-2008, 10:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent

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..

SPOautos · 03-11-2008, 04:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brent

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*** · 03-11-2008, 05:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOautos

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...

Quote:

Originally Posted by SPOautos

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 · 03-11-2008, 05:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

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!!!

fikren · 03-06-2008, 10:58 PM

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

alex · 03-13-2008, 08:30 PM

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

driftmagic1 · 12-10-2008, 06:17 PM

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

02-18-2008, 06:06 PM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	My (PHILIP SOHN) Rotary cars... 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 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 Then I had money to burn so I bought a mint 1985 GLS SE.. Then Bought and sold 3 more FDs until I found my MB touring FD. And here it is how it sits today.. At the Formula Drift ATL 2008 under Exedu USA booth. 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! 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.. 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.. Photoshoot from Zoom Zoom magazine.. 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.. 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 __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 12-08-2008 at 01:24 PM..

02-24-2008, 02:10 PM	#2
JAMZ393 The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Canada iTrader: (0) Posts: 5 Rep Power: 0	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 __________________ -peace through superior firepower

03-06-2008, 07:00 PM	#6
-xlr8planet- RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina iTrader: (4) Posts: 679 Rep Power: 17	I love your FD... I´ve seen pics 1000000 times and never knew was yours __________________ www.rx7club.com.ar RX-7 Forum in Spanish I make custom decals. Yes, you can ask me

03-06-2008, 10:26 PM	#7
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	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! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

03-06-2008, 10:32 PM	#8
Brent Sua Sponte Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Killeen, TX iTrader: (4) Posts: 839 Rep Power: 17	Phil is a true rotary enthusiast. It is very obvious if you have ever been to his house... lol! __________________ Road Atlanta August 2011 NASA TT 1:33 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFY00PAK_Ps Traqmate's video of my car from the 2011 UTCC at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Zcn6...layer_embedded Video of Yellow LS1 FD at NASA TT at VIR http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e6k0lJkcwrM

02-25-2008, 02:33 PM	#3
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	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?

03-06-2008, 06:35 PM	#4
KaiFD3S Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 437 Rep Power: 17	You just made me feel old Phil, I've been around the rotary scene since 1991 because of Robert from RotaryShack...lol..

03-06-2008, 10:58 PM	#13
fikren Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga, TN iTrader: (7) Posts: 318 Rep Power: 17	The reason to move is to have more room so you can accumulate more junk. __________________ 93 bb rx7 Destined to be the never ending project car or possible part source for the rotary rat rod 2008 40th Anniversary Edition RX-8 - bankruptcy owned me RE-Amemiya Super Dolphin Tail Exhaust-for sale AutoExe Front and Rear Strut Bars-for sale AutoExe Member Brace Set-for sale 2008 Honda CBR600RR - bankruptcy owned me Motivation axle/fork/barend/frame sliders ASV "unbreakable" shorty levers Tripage Integrated Tailight and Adj FE Proton Fushmounts Akrapovic Hex Carbon/TI Slip On Sato Rearsets

03-13-2008, 08:30 PM	#14
alex The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	I want your SE. And your FD. And your.. everything... Damn nice collection you have there.

12-10-2008, 06:17 PM	#15
driftmagic1 The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 6 Rep Power: 0	one day i would like to have an rx-2 or 3 il like the older mazdas alot! nice collection btw