Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

***Herblenny*** · 09-19-2012, 08:10 PM

Sept 19th, 2012 Updates from past 3 days..

I had the rotor hats made for the Disc Brakes Australia rotors and got them refinished in similar black.

Cleaned up and repainted the RZ calipers.

I also replaced the diff bushings with Powerflex bushings.

FerociousP · 09-20-2012, 09:32 AM

Weird question.

How do you know how much fluid to put in the diff with that different cover since the fill hole is in a different place. Do you fill a set amount per Greddy specs?

Also, this grey color is growing on me. At first just seeing the engine pieces I had my doubts, but since you are keeping the theme over alot of components in the build (and doing it very cleanly), it adds a nice consistency.

Good work!

***Herblenny*** · 09-20-2012, 10:29 AM

You fill it to the same level height as the stock. I know the plug on the back top seem like the fill hole/level, but actually the level hole is moved to the side(can't see it). I guess you could also use the hole on the back top to fill it...

Yeah, I been debating about the color scheme and I'm trying to keep things less flashy with colors. I'm trying to keep it conservative and little more classy. I hope all goes together at the end and not disappoint too many rotorheads

Pete_89T2 · 09-20-2012, 11:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Herblenny

Yeah, I been debating about the color scheme and I'm trying to keep things less flashy with colors. I'm trying to keep it conservative and little more classy. I hope all goes together at the end and not disappoint too many rotorheads

FWIW, I approve

Looks nice and classy, and is coming together quite well!

***Herblenny*** · 09-25-2012, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Pete_89T2

FWIW, I approve

Looks nice and classy, and is coming together quite well!

Thank you!

***Herblenny*** · 09-25-2012, 10:44 PM

Sept. 25th, 2012 Update...

Couple of updates... I got my Takata Harness today.. Actually it was shipped to my paint and body guy vs. to my home... and I could could of gotten it 2 week earlier..

Takata came up with new design... and color. Hope it will take some time for people to fake this..

And testing on my bride seats..

And refinished my pedals and added discontinued widefoot, heal toe pedal.

9krpmrx8 · 09-28-2012, 10:41 PM

Awesome stuff man.

tnn · 09-28-2012, 11:29 PM

this is porn

RICE RACING · 09-29-2012, 05:43 AM

This is up there with the BDC and HC threads in General as favorites for me

***Herblenny*** · 09-30-2012, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 9krpmrx8

Awesome stuff man.

Thank you!

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Originally Posted by tnn

this is porn

Thanks!

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Originally Posted by RICE RACING

This is up there with the BDC and HC threads in General as favorites for me

LOL!! Me too!

***Herblenny*** · 09-30-2012, 10:29 PM

Sept. 30th, 2012

I'm debating about the interior and test fit the Takata Harness on the Spirit R Recaros.

Let me know what you prefer?

Also, got my VS-XX refinished/powder coated and put new Toyo T1-Sport tires. I've heard great things about these and can't wait to test them out.

**They are not going on this 3 rotor project car**

***Herblenny*** · 10-04-2012, 07:55 AM

Oct 4th, 2012

Past couple of days, I decided to strip off my spare RZ hub assemblies and fix up the rotor back plates and such.

Fronts fixed and degreased... Test fitted the new DBA rotors.. Shaved some metals so DBA rotors can freely spin.

Rears fixed and degreased

My good friend Bryan from BNR Supercars is going to let me use his cabinet to blast the rust and such off so I can get the prettied up today.

Also, I received some goodies from Turbonetics.

Their GT-K 1050!!!!

RCCAZ 1 · 10-09-2012, 10:49 PM

Hoping to see this beast on your layover in Phoenix.

***Herblenny*** · 10-11-2012, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by RCCAZ 1

Hoping to see this beast on your layover in Phoenix.

Yeah! Hope I could find a place to stay that night

***Herblenny*** · 10-11-2012, 12:24 PM

Oct 11th, 2012

Some update...

Hubs cleaned, blasted, and ready to paint..

And painted.. and ready to be put on the car.

Cleaned, sanded, and painted axles..

close up.

I also got my ID1000's. Bought them from Full Function Engineering. Awesome service and makes some cool stuff for rotaries! Thanks guys!!!

Also, got the eye bolts for the Takata Harnesses.. Can't wait to install them and go for a ride

And finally,

The engine... Oil pan on, Oil pan brace on, and mounted on my spare FD subframe.

09-19-2012, 08:10 PM	#181
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Sept 19th, 2012 Updates from past 3 days.. I had the rotor hats made for the Disc Brakes Australia rotors and got them refinished in similar black. Cleaned up and repainted the RZ calipers. I also replaced the diff bushings with Powerflex bushings. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

09-20-2012, 09:32 AM	#182
FerociousP I-had-a-bad-experience... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: M'boro iTrader: (2) Posts: 1,046 Rep Power: 18	Weird question. How do you know how much fluid to put in the diff with that different cover since the fill hole is in a different place. Do you fill a set amount per Greddy specs? Also, this grey color is growing on me. At first just seeing the engine pieces I had my doubts, but since you are keeping the theme over alot of components in the build (and doing it very cleanly), it adds a nice consistency. Good work! __________________ '15 Juke Nismo '06 MX-5 GT SOLD '04 S Silver RX-8 GT Track Day Use SOLD '90 Black TII vert w/ Sprint RE stock port/turbo DD dyno (242.6whp@5500rpm @12psi 8psi@redline) and (250ftlbtq@4800rpm @13psi) SOLD '89 GTUs 6p TII SOLD, '87 sport SOLD, '79 SA stock SOLD '91 B2600i 4x4 w/ Rx-8 LSD SOLD

09-20-2012, 10:29 AM	#183
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	You fill it to the same level height as the stock. I know the plug on the back top seem like the fill hole/level, but actually the level hole is moved to the side(can't see it). I guess you could also use the hole on the back top to fill it... Yeah, I been debating about the color scheme and I'm trying to keep things less flashy with colors. I'm trying to keep it conservative and little more classy. I hope all goes together at the end and not disappoint too many rotorheads __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

09-25-2012, 10:44 PM	#186
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Sept. 25th, 2012 Update... Couple of updates... I got my Takata Harness today.. Actually it was shipped to my paint and body guy vs. to my home... and I could could of gotten it 2 week earlier.. Takata came up with new design... and color. Hope it will take some time for people to fake this.. And testing on my bride seats.. And refinished my pedals and added discontinued widefoot, heal toe pedal. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny Last edited by Herblenny; 09-25-2012 at 10:50 PM..

09-28-2012, 10:41 PM	#187
9krpmrx8 SARX + Boosted = Win Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0) Posts: 70 Rep Power: 15	Awesome stuff man. __________________

09-28-2012, 11:29 PM	#188
tnn The Newbie Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0) Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0	this is porn

09-29-2012, 05:43 AM	#189
RICE RACING Don Mega Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Utopia iTrader: (0) Posts: 1,688 Rep Power: 17	Keep up the good work mate This is up there with the BDC and HC threads in General as favorites for me __________________ www.riceracing.com.au Worlds best Apex Seals Coil on Plug Water Injection ECU Calibration

09-30-2012, 10:29 PM	#191
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Sept. 30th, 2012 I'm debating about the interior and test fit the Takata Harness on the Spirit R Recaros. Let me know what you prefer? Also, got my VS-XX refinished/powder coated and put new Toyo T1-Sport tires. I've heard great things about these and can't wait to test them out. They are not going on this 3 rotor project car __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-04-2012, 07:55 AM	#192
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Oct 4th, 2012 Past couple of days, I decided to strip off my spare RZ hub assemblies and fix up the rotor back plates and such. Fronts fixed and degreased... Test fitted the new DBA rotors.. Shaved some metals so DBA rotors can freely spin. Rears fixed and degreased My good friend Bryan from BNR Supercars is going to let me use his cabinet to blast the rust and such off so I can get the prettied up today. Also, I received some goodies from Turbonetics. Their GT-K 1050!!!! __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny

10-09-2012, 10:49 PM	#193
RCCAZ 1 Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0) Posts: 288 Rep Power: 17	Hoping to see this beast on your layover in Phoenix.

10-11-2012, 12:24 PM	#195
*Herblenny* Founder/Administrator/Internet Pitbull :) Join Date: Jan 2008 iTrader: (11) Posts: 644 Rep Power: 10	Oct 11th, 2012 Some update... Hubs cleaned, blasted, and ready to paint.. And painted.. and ready to be put on the car. Cleaned, sanded, and painted axles.. close up. I also got my ID1000's. Bought them from Full Function Engineering. Awesome service and makes some cool stuff for rotaries! Thanks guys!!! Also, got the eye bolts for the Takata Harnesses.. Can't wait to install them and go for a ride And finally, The engine... Oil pan on, Oil pan brace on, and mounted on my spare FD subframe. __________________ DGRR 2013 - Year of 13B www.DealsGapRotaryRally.com http://www.facebook.com/Herblenny