October 2008 Ride of the Month - lwnslw (Winner of SA/FB VS. FC Month)!

P71 · 10-05-2008, 10:52 AM

Year, model, mods, etc
85 GSL-SE, TII streetported motor w/Holley blowthru, T70-1 Master Power Turbo(383Hp to the wheels), Isuzu NPR FMIC, 3" Himney Racing Down Pipe, 9lb Aluminum Flywheel w/ ACT 4 puck clutch & pressure plate, All Energy Suspension Bushings, New tie rods/balljoints/steering linkage. RE-Speed Big brake conversion front & rear, 5-lug conversion, TII Brake booster/Master Cylinder and propertioning valve, 4.44 Racing Beat gears with Moser Axles. Tokico with Eibachs, All stainless steel Brake/fuel and clutch lines. Chassis completly cleaned and undercoated. Murrays speed shop sump kit. Aeromotive fuel pump and filter. 6 Autometer gauges to monitor engine functions. Custom dash gauges with Rotor symbol on tach. 4 point roll bar, Doors have Grey leather inserts, dash has Silver painted components, Black/Grey Otto R racing Seats, Mazdatrix short shifter with JDM RX8 shift knob, Momo steering wheel, Foot pedal set with Rotors engraved. 17x8 & 17x9" A-Spec wheels with Nitto 555R

Questions to the owner:

Q: Congratulations for winning Ride of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car?
A: I purchased it from another RX7 owner who had bought it as an extra parts car. I was in the process of building another GSL-SE when he offered this one to me for parts. I proceeded to put everything from the other one onto this one and completed it in 2 yrs.

Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously?
A: I have been into modified cars since 1986. I have built everything form an import car/mini truck/ lowrider/ and complete custom show car. Decided to get back into the imports due to the fun factor.

Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify?
A: I have always liked the RX7 since 1984. I owned another GSL-SE back in 1990 which I bought from the original owner and used it as my daily for 4yrs. It started my Rotary Craziness. I have owned 5 since.

Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc)
A: No. Just my week end toy. I have taken it to the Drag strip once in which it ran a 13.32@117mph. I am now converting it back to FI to gain more power.

Q: What do you enjoy most about your car?
A: The surprise Vette owners get when I leave them behind. All the looks it receives at shows and meets. I have kept everything hidden to maintain a sleeper look.

Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car?
A: Converting it back to FI. Also just purchased a 3rd Gen.

Q: Any other hobbies besides cars?
A: Mountain Biking with my sons.

Q: Anyone you'd like to thank?
A: The wife... Putting up with the "other" woman wasn't easy..

THANKS!!!

Additional Pictures:

Phoenix7 · 10-05-2008, 12:06 PM

Congrats on the win!

MaczPayne · 10-05-2008, 04:12 PM

Fantastic work invested into this FB!

khronus79 · 10-06-2008, 11:36 PM

congrats, awesome ride

alnielsen · 10-07-2008, 07:25 AM

Congradulations, that is a beautify finished car.

10-07-2008, 07:52 AM

Very nice car.. I hope one day I am fortunate enough to see it in person..

Onlyonthurs · 10-07-2008, 09:29 AM

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estevan62274 · 10-08-2008, 10:34 AM

Nice fb!! Congrats!!

-xlr8planet- · 10-14-2008, 04:27 PM

very nice

I love the details on it

lwnslw · 10-14-2008, 04:55 PM

Thanks guys.....
I appreciate all the kind words. I tried hard to make sure it was all color coordinated ad matching.

L8R

Kane · 10-14-2008, 08:12 PM

That is just sickly clean!

Stuff like this makes me wanna do a frame up. Absolutely gorgeous.

prrex4ever · 10-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Awesome ride, congrats. Well deserved. One of the sweetest SA I have ever seen.

lwnslw · 10-15-2008, 09:02 PM

It was nice doing the frame up BUT it gets dirty and chipped really easily since I used spray paint for everything... It is a driver and not a trailer queen so it will recieve it share of bumps and bruises...

It is an FB not an SA....

L8R

87 t-66 · 10-20-2008, 10:07 AM

sweet!

10-05-2008, 10:52 AM	#1
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	October 2008 Ride of the Month - lwnslw (Winner of SA/FB VS. FC Month)! Year, model, mods, etc 85 GSL-SE, TII streetported motor w/Holley blowthru, T70-1 Master Power Turbo(383Hp to the wheels), Isuzu NPR FMIC, 3" Himney Racing Down Pipe, 9lb Aluminum Flywheel w/ ACT 4 puck clutch & pressure plate, All Energy Suspension Bushings, New tie rods/balljoints/steering linkage. RE-Speed Big brake conversion front & rear, 5-lug conversion, TII Brake booster/Master Cylinder and propertioning valve, 4.44 Racing Beat gears with Moser Axles. Tokico with Eibachs, All stainless steel Brake/fuel and clutch lines. Chassis completly cleaned and undercoated. Murrays speed shop sump kit. Aeromotive fuel pump and filter. 6 Autometer gauges to monitor engine functions. Custom dash gauges with Rotor symbol on tach. 4 point roll bar, Doors have Grey leather inserts, dash has Silver painted components, Black/Grey Otto R racing Seats, Mazdatrix short shifter with JDM RX8 shift knob, Momo steering wheel, Foot pedal set with Rotors engraved. 17x8 & 17x9" A-Spec wheels with Nitto 555R Questions to the owner: Q: Congratulations for winning Ride of the Month! Tell us about how you acquired this car? A: I purchased it from another RX7 owner who had bought it as an extra parts car. I was in the process of building another GSL-SE when he offered this one to me for parts. I proceeded to put everything from the other one onto this one and completed it in 2 yrs. Q: How did you first become interested in modified cars? Have you had any previously? A: I have been into modified cars since 1986. I have built everything form an import car/mini truck/ lowrider/ and complete custom show car. Decided to get back into the imports due to the fun factor. Q: Whats the biggest reason you chose a rotary powered car to modify? A: I have always liked the RX7 since 1984. I owned another GSL-SE back in 1990 which I bought from the original owner and used it as my daily for 4yrs. It started my Rotary Craziness. I have owned 5 since. Q: Is this car your daily driver? Do you participate in any form of racing? (Drag, Auto-X, etc) A: No. Just my week end toy. I have taken it to the Drag strip once in which it ran a 13.32@117mph. I am now converting it back to FI to gain more power. Q: What do you enjoy most about your car? A: The surprise Vette owners get when I leave them behind. All the looks it receives at shows and meets. I have kept everything hidden to maintain a sleeper look. Q: Do you have any future plans for the car, or any car? A: Converting it back to FI. Also just purchased a 3rd Gen. Q: Any other hobbies besides cars? A: Mountain Biking with my sons. Q: Anyone you'd like to thank? A: The wife... Putting up with the "other" woman wasn't easy.. THANKS!!! Additional Pictures: __________________ 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

10-05-2008, 04:12 PM	#3
MaczPayne Bah! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Riverside, SoCal Posts: 442 Rep Power: 18	Fantastic work invested into this FB! __________________ Johnson TA FC in the works!

10-06-2008, 11:36 PM	#4
khronus79 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Orlando, Fl Posts: 661 Rep Power: 18	congrats, awesome ride __________________

10-07-2008, 07:25 AM	#5
alnielsen This Space for Rent Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Villa Park, IL Posts: 27 Rep Power: 0	Congradulations, that is a beautify finished car. __________________ Quote:I spent a lot of money on booze, birds and fast cars. The rest I just squandered. - George Best Quote:Beer is living proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy - Benjamin Franklin Rotary History: 1982 RX7 GS (12A), 1985 RX7 GSL-SE (13B), 2004 RX8 Sport (Renesis) - Continuous Rotary Owner since 1985 Racing History: SCCA Solo II 1979-1986, Skip Barber Competition School 1983, SCCA Club Racing 1987-1993

10-07-2008, 09:29 AM	#7
Onlyonthurs Pantless Wonder! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 40 Rep Power: 0	fap fap fap fap fap fap fap fap __________________

10-07-2008, 07:52 AM	#6
SpooledupRacing Guest Posts: n/a	Very nice car.. I hope one day I am fortunate enough to see it in person..

10-08-2008, 10:34 AM	#8
estevan62274 counting down till DGRR Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Fl Posts: 358 Rep Power: 18	Nice fb!! Congrats!! __________________ -74 RX-4 -84 REW GSL-SE Past rides -05 REW Swapped RX-8 -93 FD base

10-14-2008, 04:27 PM	#9
-xlr8planet- RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 679 Rep Power: 18	very nice I love the details on it __________________ www.rx7club.com.ar RX-7 Forum in Spanish I make custom decals. Yes, you can ask me

10-14-2008, 04:55 PM	#10
lwnslw Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boostville Posts: 193 Rep Power: 18	Thanks guys..... I appreciate all the kind words. I tried hard to make sure it was all color coordinated ad matching. L8R

10-14-2008, 08:12 PM	#11
Kane All about the O2 Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 295 Rep Power: 17	That is just sickly clean! Stuff like this makes me wanna do a frame up. Absolutely gorgeous. __________________ My 2007 Turbocharged RX8

10-14-2008, 08:45 PM	#12
prrex4ever Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 274 Rep Power: 17	Awesome ride, congrats. Well deserved. One of the sweetest SA I have ever seen.

10-15-2008, 09:02 PM	#13
lwnslw Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Boostville Posts: 193 Rep Power: 18	It was nice doing the frame up BUT it gets dirty and chipped really easily since I used spray paint for everything... It is a driver and not a trailer queen so it will recieve it share of bumps and bruises... It is an FB not an SA.... L8R

10-20-2008, 10:07 AM	#14
87 t-66 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Columbus, OH Posts: 161 Rep Power: 18	sweet! __________________ 87 T2 90 T2 'Vert