88 vert buildup and TII conversion

reese.leblanc · 09-07-2008, 06:39 PM

Here are some pics taken today of my vert which has been started recently. I'll try to track down pics of it when I first got it, but for now I'll start with these.

My intent for this buildup is to install a full body kit to the car for the exterior. The interior will include relocating the A/C controls and finishing up on my carputer installation. The engine will be swapped out for a TII block. In the short term I will use the top mounted intercooler but intend to go front mount at some point. My biggest goal is to retain all the creature comforts of the car as it is a daily driver/ boulevard cruiser.

That said, here we go!

reese.leblanc · 09-07-2008, 06:45 PM

Three quater shot and close up of front after installing Fiber Images CF hood, East Bear headlights and J-spec FTPs.

Whizbang · 09-08-2008, 07:50 AM

I've wondered what a racing type seat would look like in a vert.

reese.leblanc · 09-15-2008, 06:29 PM

Couple of pics I took today now that I have the fenders and Work wheels installed.

reese.leblanc · 09-15-2008, 06:30 PM

N.RotaryTech · 09-16-2008, 05:18 PM

Nice.
Although Im not to sure about those front fenders.
Are you planing to do something to the back fenders?

WE3RX7 · 09-16-2008, 05:41 PM

Which flares are you using for the fronts? Resembles PanSpeed. Did you actually roll the original fender beneath it?

Phoenix7 · 09-16-2008, 05:43 PM

Amemiya flares? Very cool, props on getting a hold of the EastBear headlights!!! Rare freaking lights!!!

reese.leblanc · 09-16-2008, 06:29 PM

I've had the East Bears for a number of years now. The flares are the Corksport version of the Amemiys/Panspeed flares.

When I get the car repainted, I'll probably be molding the fenders in. Most likely, nothing will be done to the rear fenders as the wheels fit perfectly there. \

I didn't roll the front fenders underneath there. I cut the living shit out of them. LOL. Pictures of that to follow soon. My girlfriend has pics and video of that horrible deed.

Thanks for the comments, both good and bad. As with my last car, this is built to MY liking. If other people like it, great! If not, they don't have to unless they start offering me money to do it their way.

Reese

Phoenix7 · 09-16-2008, 06:32 PM

well, keep it up and post more pics.

WE3RX7 · 09-16-2008, 08:27 PM

Yea Amemiya just used panspeed fender flares on their car - I was upset when I found that out as I wanted those originally for my car. I like them, but it only works if doing the RE front end, or even your headlight setup.

reese.leblanc · 11-24-2008, 09:40 PM

Got bored tonight, so I finally installed my Rotary Extreme diffuser. I'll install a bit better when I swap the rear end, but I think it looks pretty good as is.

reese.leblanc · 11-25-2008, 09:51 PM

daytime pics...

RXVERT · 10-06-2008, 08:31 AM

HI
My name is GEO and I'm a newbe, I love your vert, and I know when you finish with it its gonna be awsome. I'm just as excited as you are, to see another vert lover. Keep up the great work. Heres some pictures of my pride and joy. If you ever come down to Sevenstock in the future I'd like to see you and the car in person.

ScRedNic · 11-07-2008, 11:40 AM

Hey
We'll have to photo the process this weekend when you engine swap

09-07-2008, 06:39 PM	#1
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	88 vert buildup and TII conversion Here are some pics taken today of my vert which has been started recently. I'll try to track down pics of it when I first got it, but for now I'll start with these. My intent for this buildup is to install a full body kit to the car for the exterior. The interior will include relocating the A/C controls and finishing up on my carputer installation. The engine will be swapped out for a TII block. In the short term I will use the top mounted intercooler but intend to go front mount at some point. My biggest goal is to retain all the creature comforts of the car as it is a daily driver/ boulevard cruiser. That said, here we go!

09-08-2008, 07:50 AM	#3
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	I've wondered what a racing type seat would look like in a vert. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

09-16-2008, 05:18 PM	#6
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	Nice. Although Im not to sure about those front fenders. Are you planing to do something to the back fenders? __________________ '89 RX7 GTU, half-Bridge-port S4/S5 NA, E6K, Full RB exhaust, weekend warrior. '83 RX7, The "this might take awhile" project. '87 RX7 GXL, Rest In Pieces. '98 Subaru Impreza Outback-sport, rx7 rescue vehicle, down for repair. '94 Ford Ranger, daily.

11-24-2008, 09:40 PM	#12
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	New update. Got bored tonight, so I finally installed my Rotary Extreme diffuser. I'll install a bit better when I swap the rear end, but I think it looks pretty good as is. Last edited by reese.leblanc; 04-08-2010 at 09:58 PM..

11-25-2008, 09:51 PM	#13
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	daytime pics... Last edited by reese.leblanc; 04-08-2010 at 09:58 PM..

09-15-2008, 06:29 PM	#4
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	Couple of pics I took today now that I have the fenders and Work wheels installed.

09-15-2008, 06:30 PM	#5
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17

09-16-2008, 05:41 PM	#7
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Which flares are you using for the fronts? Resembles PanSpeed. Did you actually roll the original fender beneath it?

09-16-2008, 06:29 PM	#9
reese.leblanc Doing my own thing Join Date: Feb 2008 iTrader: (2) Posts: 209 Rep Power: 17	I've had the East Bears for a number of years now. The flares are the Corksport version of the Amemiys/Panspeed flares. When I get the car repainted, I'll probably be molding the fenders in. Most likely, nothing will be done to the rear fenders as the wheels fit perfectly there. \ I didn't roll the front fenders underneath there. I cut the living shit out of them. LOL. Pictures of that to follow soon. My girlfriend has pics and video of that horrible deed. Thanks for the comments, both good and bad. As with my last car, this is built to MY liking. If other people like it, great! If not, they don't have to unless they start offering me money to do it their way. Reese

09-16-2008, 08:27 PM	#11
WE3RX7 RCC Addict Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: VA iTrader: (1) Posts: 1,812 Rep Power: 18	Yea Amemiya just used panspeed fender flares on their car - I was upset when I found that out as I wanted those originally for my car. I like them, but it only works if doing the RE front end, or even your headlight setup.

11-07-2008, 11:40 AM	#15
ScRedNic NicNicz Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: West Columbia, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 98 Rep Power: 17	Hey We'll have to photo the process this weekend when you engine swap