Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[WE3RX7]

I think that clip was on eBay for a while... saw it a few times... good buy though!

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by WE3RX7

I think that clip was on eBay for a while... saw it a few times... good buy though!

Yeah, you are right.. I was told by a friend that clip made it on to ebay. Hence I how I was able to contact the new buyer.


July 9th, 2012 - Finally some update... Here are some sneak preview pics of what the car will kind of look like exterior wise.


RE-Amemiya Carbon Fiber Fender mirrors


I had to ditch my last bumper because it was messed up by my old body shop. Luckily a friend in New Orleans helped me and sold me his personal bumper.


With the carbon RE-Amemiya N1 undersweep on the bumper. This is just a test fit and getting the car ready for the paint and body in a week or so.

More updates coming friday.

[Herblenny]

July 13th, 2012 - Today's Update for the week.

Well, to start, I've got my rare red Mazdaspeed seats from Japan. I've seen the white and black ones (I have one of the black) before but never seen one in red. I have a fellow rotary guy in Japan who helped me get these seats and just got them cleaned and reconditioned to near mint condition.



Also Walker Morgan from www.MPFab.com have installed my new Tial MV-R wastegate and the new BOV. As you can tell, the new theme is silver and black







And finally after many many many months of wait, phone calls, etc etc. I finally got my new manual brake system (just a test fit).



Next week is the tear down, and the shell and all the body pieces goes to Paint and Body @ Goolsby Customs (www.GoolsbyCustoms.com). Jonathan Goolsby is one of the top painters in the country who won last year's SEMA GM Design award!! Can not wait to see what he will do with this car. Will post more details as car now goes in to the final stretch!!

[Rich@SR]

What is your time frame to have it done now? And are you planning on unveiling it at any particular event?

[RCCAZ 1]

Originally Posted by rich@sr

what is your time frame to have it done now? And are you planning on unveiling it at any particular event?

sema

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by Rich@SR

What is your time frame to have it done now? And are you planning on unveiling it at any particular event?

It needs to be done in next 3 months. Its getting close and can't wait..
Yep, See below.. SEMA...

Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1

sema

July 19th, 2012 - MPfab.com / Walker Morgan has been finishing up the engine bay so we can't send the car to the paint and body.

Here are few more pics of the progress..



New side panels on rails



I was trimming the bumper most of the afternoon.. making sure it fits perfect.



Pic of my heavy duty sway bar mount and sway bar



One off fenders by Shine Auto Thanks to the owner Ken, he made me a one off FEED fenders for this build. I been two toning like this on my other FD and decided to continue on..




Finally, MS seats... waiting to be shipped from Japan!!! Can't wait to get them!

[RXTASY]

Wow! Looks like you are doing it right!
Beautiful car!

[Herblenny]

Originally Posted by RXTASY

Wow! Looks like you are doing it right!
Beautiful car!

Thank you! I'm hoping this would be my last big project for a long time and been collecting parts for years..

[Herblenny]

July 23rd, 2012 - Update!

Well, I'm getting ready to start putting things together and getting stuff out of the boxes and checking to be sure I got everything for the last min assembly..

Here are some of the stuff I've gotten..

Stance USA - Pro Comp 3 Coilovers (http://stance-usa.com/sus/products/coilovers/procomp3)













My reason for picking this unit is: great price, great customer support from Stance USA.. and I've heard great things about their products from racers and street drivers.

Product looks to have great craftsmanship and quality. I can't wait to install them.

[rdgt99]

Glad to see lots more updates...lol. Can't wait to see this in person.

[Herblenny]

Thanks Rodney!! Its coming together.. You going to IA this weekend in Charlotte?

July 23rd, 2012
I got these also.. Now I need to go press these in..

[rdgt99]

Hadn't thought about IA. Are you making the trek?

[Herblenny]

July 24th, 2012 Update..

Car is about to leave MPFab and we are finalizing few things. Here are some pics..








We started to tear it down..





and



everything out!

[Herblenny]

July 26th, 2012 - Everything has been taken off and the car is now at Jonathan Goolsby's, 'Goolsby Customs' (www.GoolsbyCustoms.com).





There, car will be painted using latest BASF water based paint. Can't wait to see what Mr. Goolsby will do with this car!!

[Herblenny]

I think I forgot to post about the engine...

Here is when it was just built.









Its from the last year Eunos Cosmo 3 Rotor, "D" series motor, broken down and rebuilt with ported intake, less restrictive 13B-REW exhaust sleeves, Balanced rotating assemblies, Lapped housings, and all new seals and gaskets... And built by one of the best builder I know.. Luis Canizales.