My 20B Cosmo

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 09:49 AM

I wanted to start a new thread and post about the transformation of my 20B Cosmo, some info, and build..

Info:

About the Cosmo...

Eunos is a Mazda's luxury division.. kind of like Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, etc..

Eunos Cosmo 20B is first for a lot of things in automotive world.. The top of the line model came with 1st ever touch screen central control unit (controls AC, TV, and GPS). Cosmo was also the first car to have sequential twin turbo system and first and ONLY car to have the famous 3 rotor engine...

Now my car..

1991 Eunos Cosmo 20B Type-S (built date by Dave from DHMR was Aug of 90.. tag on the car, 10/90... USA its consider 1991 model but Japan and Australia 1990 model).

Color- Black with Black interior. Far as I know, its the only Type-S model in USA and only Black on Black.

I believe all the other street legal Cosmos in USA are the ones with the GPS and such.. Only problem I see with those are that the GPS doesn't work here in US, and you can't get rid of the central unit as it also controls the climate control.. Mine, I could get rid of it and get an updated, modern GPS headunit (which I'll be putting one later on).

Here are some pics when it still lived in Japan

When it got to the states.. photos courtesy of Allen G.

And few photos from the seller/importer..

Few pics at the DGRR 09 - Photo by: FDSeoul

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 09:54 AM

For DGRR, I ended up putting on my Forgeline ZX3 18x8 front and 18x9 rear with 245/40 front and 275/35 rear.

Then I realized its near impossible to get parts for these cars.. as I was looking for a spare passenger sider mirror..

Luckily Bryan from BNR was looking for a 3 rotor engine and I ended up going in with him to buy a whole front clip of Eunos Cosmo..

Over next few days, I've completely tore the cosmo down to bare frame...

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 10:05 AM

After this, I wanted to update the Cosmo by putting in one of my spare RX8 seats.. But that attempt failed as the 8 seats were sightly wider...

My Cosmo exhaust was pretty cool in that it had an actuator to open up the second tip at high RPM. But the whole system was rusted out and leaked everywhere, I got it patched up by Todd from No Limit.. But it was still leaking and I think my cat was clogged up..

I contacted one of the top fabricator in Alabama, Walker Morgan at Morgan Performance Fabrication (http://www.mpfab.com/). Walker had built several show cars and performance car exhausts and many locals have recommended him. After talking to him, he decided to take on the Cosmo and built a 3inch, full exhaust, dolphin tip system.. All I can say is I was very impressed by his professionalism, his attention to details, and getting things done on time (a day early, which is very rare these days).

Photos By Walker Morgan:

Photos by me..

Cosmo and the FD

Love the bluing of the tips.

Here is Walker welding up the hangers..

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 10:10 AM

I also wanted to make this Cosmo bit more unique.. So I got a help from our RCC Admin, Rotary Engine Builder, and Powder Coater,... Kevin Landers to do his magic and get some stuff done for me....

Kevin powder coated jet black.. UIM and all the IC pipings.

All parts installed..

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 10:13 AM

Finally,

I found a set of Tein HA coilovers (these are nearly impossible to find and help of the guy who imported the Cosmo). Only issue was that the coilovers were missing few parts such as wrench and bolts to mount it on the car. I've contacted Tein, and they were VERY helpful about finding the parts for me...

after the fronts went on..

How the Cosmo sits now..

***ZGN*** · 08-17-2009, 11:14 AM

Awesome! this makes me want more time and $$ to spend on my Rotary! Haha I need a new job. I am lucky if I get to drive it twice a month.
Hopefully the FD and I will have a good week together driving to seven stock!

FerociousP · 08-17-2009, 12:31 PM

beautimous!

need RX7 · 08-17-2009, 01:31 PM

*drool*

djmtsu · 08-17-2009, 03:13 PM

What did you do with the wheels that were on it Phil?

***Herblenny*** · 08-17-2009, 03:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

What did you do with the wheels that were on it Phil?

I still have it.. That's going to my my next project.. Sand them down and paint them.. GOLD!!!

djmtsu · 08-17-2009, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herblenny

I still have it.. That's going to my my next project.. Sand them down and paint them.. GOLD!!!

You lost me there.....

Chibana · 08-17-2009, 03:40 PM

Gorgeous.

Dzire · 08-17-2009, 05:33 PM

Hey Phil Who going too paint the wheels

RETed · 08-17-2009, 05:52 PM

Aren't you missing the "3ROTOR" badge on the left front fender?

-Ted

***Herblenny*** · 08-18-2009, 08:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dzire

Hey Phil Who going too paint the wheels

Hobby, Well, I thought about doing it myself.. But... hmm..

Are you looking to take on a project?? We need to talk

08-17-2009, 09:49 AM	#1
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	My 20B Cosmo I wanted to start a new thread and post about the transformation of my 20B Cosmo, some info, and build.. Info: About the Cosmo... Eunos is a Mazda's luxury division.. kind of like Lexus, Infiniti, Acura, etc.. Eunos Cosmo 20B is first for a lot of things in automotive world.. The top of the line model came with 1st ever touch screen central control unit (controls AC, TV, and GPS). Cosmo was also the first car to have sequential twin turbo system and first and ONLY car to have the famous 3 rotor engine... Now my car.. 1991 Eunos Cosmo 20B Type-S (built date by Dave from DHMR was Aug of 90.. tag on the car, 10/90... USA its consider 1991 model but Japan and Australia 1990 model). Color- Black with Black interior. Far as I know, its the only Type-S model in USA and only Black on Black. I believe all the other street legal Cosmos in USA are the ones with the GPS and such.. Only problem I see with those are that the GPS doesn't work here in US, and you can't get rid of the central unit as it also controls the climate control.. Mine, I could get rid of it and get an updated, modern GPS headunit (which I'll be putting one later on). Here are some pics when it still lived in Japan When it got to the states.. photos courtesy of Allen G. And few photos from the seller/importer.. Few pics at the DGRR 09 - Photo by: FDSeoul __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 08-17-2009 at 10:20 AM..

08-17-2009, 09:54 AM	#2
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	For DGRR, I ended up putting on my Forgeline ZX3 18x8 front and 18x9 rear with 245/40 front and 275/35 rear. Then I realized its near impossible to get parts for these cars.. as I was looking for a spare passenger sider mirror.. Luckily Bryan from BNR was looking for a 3 rotor engine and I ended up going in with him to buy a whole front clip of Eunos Cosmo.. Over next few days, I've completely tore the cosmo down to bare frame... __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

08-17-2009, 10:05 AM	#3
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	After this, I wanted to update the Cosmo by putting in one of my spare RX8 seats.. But that attempt failed as the 8 seats were sightly wider... My Cosmo exhaust was pretty cool in that it had an actuator to open up the second tip at high RPM. But the whole system was rusted out and leaked everywhere, I got it patched up by Todd from No Limit.. But it was still leaking and I think my cat was clogged up.. I contacted one of the top fabricator in Alabama, Walker Morgan at Morgan Performance Fabrication (http://www.mpfab.com/). Walker had built several show cars and performance car exhausts and many locals have recommended him. After talking to him, he decided to take on the Cosmo and built a 3inch, full exhaust, dolphin tip system.. All I can say is I was very impressed by his professionalism, his attention to details, and getting things done on time (a day early, which is very rare these days). Photos By Walker Morgan: Photos by me.. Cosmo and the FD Love the bluing of the tips. Here is Walker welding up the hangers.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 08-18-2009 at 07:57 AM..

08-17-2009, 10:10 AM	#4
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	I also wanted to make this Cosmo bit more unique.. So I got a help from our RCC Admin, Rotary Engine Builder, and Powder Coater,... Kevin Landers to do his magic and get some stuff done for me.... Kevin powder coated jet black.. UIM and all the IC pipings. All parts installed.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

08-17-2009, 10:13 AM	#5
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Finally, I found a set of Tein HA coilovers (these are nearly impossible to find and help of the guy who imported the Cosmo). Only issue was that the coilovers were missing few parts such as wrench and bolts to mount it on the car. I've contacted Tein, and they were VERY helpful about finding the parts for me... after the fronts went on.. How the Cosmo sits now.. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

08-17-2009, 11:14 AM	#6
*ZGN* I fly drones & film crap. Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,262 Rep Power: 10	Awesome! this makes me want more time and $$ to spend on my Rotary! Haha I need a new job. I am lucky if I get to drive it twice a month. Hopefully the FD and I will have a good week together driving to seven stock! __________________ Kevin Last edited by ZGN; 08-17-2009 at 01:06 PM..

08-17-2009, 12:31 PM	#7
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08-17-2009, 05:33 PM	#13
Dzire Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: B,ham AL/Hollywood FL iTrader: (0) Posts: 151 Rep Power: 17	Hey Phil Who going too paint the wheels __________________ RX8 2004 GT RX7 1988 TII Last edited by Dzire; 08-17-2009 at 07:26 PM..