Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[Herblenny]

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.

 

[SuperProtege5]

Those Takata harnesses are killer looking. Like it a lot more than the old green design.

 

[Herblenny]

Those Takata harnesses are killer looking. Like it a lot more than the old green design.

They still make the green ones too.. But I like the black.

 

[fatti03msp]

that pedal is pretty dope.

 

[mymmeryloss]

The pedal setup is killer!

 

[RicoP5]

wow sooo nice!

 

[thaikim]

It's nice that Takata finally came out with a set of harnesses that didn't cost Yakuza fingers to get, but I think they look kinda just that... Cheap... You get what you pay for I guess.

Edit: I guess I didn't look close enough I'm assuming these are the Drift III which are still up there. Guess I'm not digging the new color scheme and standard seat belt buckle but I'm sure the green and black will grow on me...

 

[Herblenny]

that pedal is pretty dope.

Thank you!

The pedal setup is killer!

Thank you! Can't wait to try them out!

wow sooo nice!

Thanks!

It's nice that Takata finally came out with a set of harnesses that didn't cost Yakuza fingers to get, but I think they look kinda just that... Cheap... You get what you pay for I guess.

Edit: I guess I didn't look close enough I'm assuming these are the Drift III which are still up there. Guess I'm not digging the new color scheme and standard seat belt buckle but I'm sure the green and black will grow on me...

You are correct. These are Drift III, 3inch. Quality seems very good and not sure why you think they look cheap? I actually think the look better than the old Green ones, which I've seen real ones. Also, the big reason for going with the standard buckle is because they are street legal. If you are a hardcore racer and require camlock, Takata still offer camlock. But most people on here, I doubt would need those.

 

[thaikim]

You are correct. These are Drift III, 3inch. Quality seems very good and not sure why you think they look cheap? I actually think the look better than the old Green ones, which I've seen real ones. Also, the big reason for going with the standard buckle is because they are street legal. If you are a hardcore racer and require camlock, Takata still offer camlock. But most people on here, I doubt would need those.

Just not use to this variance on the iconic Green that's all, like I said I'm sure they'll grow on me... Cheap may have been the wrong term I suppose they just look "off" compared to the original ya know...

 

[Herblenny]

Just not use to this variance on the iconic Green that's all, like I said I'm sure they'll grow on me... Cheap may have been the wrong term I suppose they just look "off" compared to the original ya know...

i understand.. I think Takata is trying to capture this market by offering options and also change things up because there are so many fakes out there. Like I said, I like these belts as they are street legal.

 

[thaikim]

Sadly only a matter of time before the knockoffs start popping up...

 

[mazdaspeedp]

Nice build

 

[Herblenny]

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**

 

[Macabe]

I prefer the other interior setup. I've seen way to many red recaro with the takata setup. And those wheels are really nice.

 

[Herblenny]

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!!!!

 

[Antoine]

Please tell us you're going to get the dyno runs on video once everything is dialed in...That turbo is a BEAST!

 

[sunkAlias]

I just spent 2 hours reading these eleven pages. Awesome stuff, glad I ran into this thread. SUBBED.

 

[Herblenny]

Please tell us you're going to get the dyno runs on video once everything is dialed in...That turbo is a BEAST!

Once all installed, I'll definitely post a video of the tune

I just spent 2 hours reading these eleven pages. Awesome stuff, glad I ran into this thread. SUBBED.

Thanks for reading!

 

[SuperProtege5]

Congrats on Car of the Month!

 

[Herblenny]

Congrats on Car of the Month!

Thank you!!!


Some update...

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.