1st RX-7 to make it to Cherohala Skyway Overlook

ROTORX7Holly · 04-20-2009, 05:07 PM

I was the first one to arrive at the Overlook at Cherohala Skyway. I waited for 15 or 20 minutes and then started the drive back, when I FINALLY saw the other 7s rolling down the hill. That Pre-Production FC is pretty darn fast.

88turboii · 04-20-2009, 07:08 PM

Its all Ian's fault haha althought i didnt see the Cherahola turn here sign either LOL

beautiful FC btw!

darthrotary · 04-20-2009, 07:42 PM

Yes I am to blame, but you can say the car, I think its all driver

Much Love Holly!

ROTORX7Holly · 04-20-2009, 09:55 PM

Back at ya Ian. I'm so glad you introduced Sam to us this year and that I got to spend some quality time with you two. Now you get to have fun making sure two 7s are ready for next year.

Phoenix7 · 04-20-2009, 10:55 PM

That's your S4 holly?

FC Zach · 04-20-2009, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix7

That's your S4 holly?

No, its her boss' car I think. SWEET car! I think I may have bugged Holly about that car a little (I asked her thousands of questions about it). Thanks for putting up with me Holly.

N.RotaryTech · 04-21-2009, 11:30 AM

If anyone would please give some info on this car, like what options it came with, what all little differences it has compared to other FC's, etc, that would be cool.

Like many others I am interested in this rare car.

Some pics I took.

HDP · 04-21-2009, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly

I was the first one to arrive at the Overlook at Cherohala Skyway. I waited for 15 or 20 minutes and then started the drive back, when I FINALLY saw the other 7s rolling down the hill. That Pre-Production FC is pretty darn fast.

LOL, Holly I think me and Denise went through before you guys arrived because I was told at checkout that no one was driving Cherohala Skyway. I hadn't been on the Skyway since '05 and really want to drive it this year, so we left to get souvenirs and headed up there.

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:08 PM

It's a pre-production FC made in 1985. It was originally given to a factory racer for Mazda (Holly knows his name, I forget now), who could not register it in California. He sold it to Jim Downing in 2001 (?) who was able to register it and drive it. It has been mostly garaged or under a cover its whole life. As seen in one of the pictures it has about 17,000 miles on it.

It has a mis-mosh of FB and FC parts (note the dizzy) and seems to be similar to a Euro spec FC (tail light design, dizzy, etc.). There is a weird exhaust tube, possibly for afterburn? The interior has some strange features also. There was a weird button on the passenger and driver side (pictures is passenger). I did not push it, but I'm guessing it's for the headlight squirters. If you look on production S4s (and maybe S5s) there's a dash indentation there but nothing there. Picture 2 shows how the intake hose went down lower near the airbox than on S4s. It's a small difference but noticable (at least in person, pics not a good angle).

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:10 PM

The idiot cluster is a bit different. We're not sure what the switch on the interior does shown in the second picture. The third picture shows the random button near the left knee and the steering wheel. It has the same design as a stock S4 wheel, but none of the covering. The final picture shows the sweet seats.

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Picture 1 you can see how the odd body kit was attached. The kit overall looks a lot like the Finish Line kit that was a factory option.

Picture 2 shows the license plate lights mounted on the bumper, as opposed to the sides and integrated into the tail lights.

Picture 3 shows the odd tail lights. On marker setting all of the red areas lit up. However, when braking only the outside top ones lit up.

Picture 4 shows the VIN code. Note that it's JMZ and 000006

Picture 5 is the front turn signals. I think this is where the previous interior switch comes into play as they can be used as fogs or DRL. Not sure though.

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Pics 1 and 2 show the front bumper and how it is attached. There appears to be a normal bumper underneath.

Pic 3 shows the black accent strip added above the hatch. It was a sticker/decal deal.

Pic 4 and 5 show the offset bumper and exhaust. The bottom lip of the bumper was farther out on the passenger side and angled to stick out less on the driver side. The exhaust tips were also cut to different lengths on each side.

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Pic 1 shows the bumper again.

Pic 2 is of the mirrors. It's a bad angle picture but they're skinnier front to back than normal S4 mirrors.

Pic 3 is the VIN again.

Pic 4 and 5 is the side markers. They're pretty self explanatory but thank God they didn't go with them.

FirstRotaryExp · 04-21-2009, 05:29 PM

I agree that the switch in the center console is for a 'fog light' function, and I think the levers on each side of the dash are for the headlight squirters (saw it in action). The dizzy instead of the CAS may not be exclusive to this FC in particular, I saw a thread on the other forum of a factory appearing FC with a dizzy out in some country oversea's (cant remember where atm)

Whizbang · 04-21-2009, 07:49 PM

i had a Canadian model and the headlight squirter function is built into the headlight open / close switch on the surround.

04-20-2009, 05:07 PM	#1
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	1st RX-7 to make it to Cherohala Skyway Overlook I was the first one to arrive at the Overlook at Cherohala Skyway. I waited for 15 or 20 minutes and then started the drive back, when I FINALLY saw the other 7s rolling down the hill. That Pre-Production FC is pretty darn fast. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-20-2009, 07:08 PM	#2
88turboii destroy, rebuild, repeat Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 395 Rep Power: 17	Its all Ian's fault haha althought i didnt see the Cherahola turn here sign either LOL beautiful FC btw! __________________ 1993 RX-7 Touring MB, stockport 13B-REW, 9.4CR rotors, T04S 60-1/p-trim single turbo 1986 RX-7 Base project track beast

04-20-2009, 09:55 PM	#4
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	Back at ya Ian. I'm so glad you introduced Sam to us this year and that I got to spend some quality time with you two. Now you get to have fun making sure two 7s are ready for next year. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-21-2009, 05:08 PM	#9
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	It's a pre-production FC made in 1985. It was originally given to a factory racer for Mazda (Holly knows his name, I forget now), who could not register it in California. He sold it to Jim Downing in 2001 (?) who was able to register it and drive it. It has been mostly garaged or under a cover its whole life. As seen in one of the pictures it has about 17,000 miles on it. It has a mis-mosh of FB and FC parts (note the dizzy) and seems to be similar to a Euro spec FC (tail light design, dizzy, etc.). There is a weird exhaust tube, possibly for afterburn? The interior has some strange features also. There was a weird button on the passenger and driver side (pictures is passenger). I did not push it, but I'm guessing it's for the headlight squirters. If you look on production S4s (and maybe S5s) there's a dash indentation there but nothing there. Picture 2 shows how the intake hose went down lower near the airbox than on S4s. It's a small difference but noticable (at least in person, pics not a good angle). Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-21-2009 at 05:19 PM..

04-21-2009, 05:10 PM	#10
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	The idiot cluster is a bit different. We're not sure what the switch on the interior does shown in the second picture. The third picture shows the random button near the left knee and the steering wheel. It has the same design as a stock S4 wheel, but none of the covering. The final picture shows the sweet seats. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

04-20-2009, 07:42 PM	#3
darthrotary Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0) Posts: 125 Rep Power: 17	Yes I am to blame, but you can say the car, I think its all driver Much Love Holly!

04-21-2009, 11:30 AM	#7
N.RotaryTech Home-brew Rotary Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: GooseCreek SC iTrader: (0) Posts: 552 Rep Power: 17	If anyone would please give some info on this car, like what options it came with, what all little differences it has compared to other FC's, etc, that would be cool. Like many others I am interested in this rare car. Some pics I took.

04-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#11
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	Picture 1 you can see how the odd body kit was attached. The kit overall looks a lot like the Finish Line kit that was a factory option. Picture 2 shows the license plate lights mounted on the bumper, as opposed to the sides and integrated into the tail lights. Picture 3 shows the odd tail lights. On marker setting all of the red areas lit up. However, when braking only the outside top ones lit up. Picture 4 shows the VIN code. Note that it's JMZ and 000006 Picture 5 is the front turn signals. I think this is where the previous interior switch comes into play as they can be used as fogs or DRL. Not sure though. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-21-2009 at 05:15 PM..

04-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#13
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	Pic 1 shows the bumper again. Pic 2 is of the mirrors. It's a bad angle picture but they're skinnier front to back than normal S4 mirrors. Pic 3 is the VIN again. Pic 4 and 5 is the side markers. They're pretty self explanatory but thank God they didn't go with them. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-21-2009 at 05:18 PM..

04-21-2009, 05:29 PM	#14
FirstRotaryExp Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dandridge, TN iTrader: (0) Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	I agree that the switch in the center console is for a 'fog light' function, and I think the levers on each side of the dash are for the headlight squirters (saw it in action). The dizzy instead of the CAS may not be exclusive to this FC in particular, I saw a thread on the other forum of a factory appearing FC with a dizzy out in some country oversea's (cant remember where atm)

04-21-2009, 07:49 PM	#15
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp iTrader: (5) Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i had a Canadian model and the headlight squirter function is built into the headlight open / close switch on the surround. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook