Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[JDM_Pro5]

Hmmm... I suddenly have the persistent urge to run out and grab an FD...

Wouldn't it be nice. I've found some for sale anywhere from 16k to 50k...Just let me take out a home equity loan

 

[AzteCypher]

Beautiful car indeed!

 

[mymmeryloss]

Mirrors on fenders get a thumbs up from me!

Absolutely love it!

 

[Antoine]

In ancient times, parts like the above brace were offered for the Eunos Cosmo but now that I'm working with a genuine tuning shop (TCP-Magic.com)...It may be possible to have such parts made for my Cosmo...Thanks for sharing this pic, Phil!

So...it appears that Mazda is closing the books on the RX-8 by making 1,000 RX-8 Spirit R's

Also, Mazda plans to redesign and re-release the FD in 2017 with improvements. The car should be lighter (weight should be similar to an AE86) and they are looking at started with an N/A 300HP motor, possibly leaning towards turbo models later. The redesigned FD will most likely use the 16x Rotary engine unveiled in 2007.

Key among Yamamoto's powertrain requirements was throttle responsiveness and linearity of power delivery.
He told TMR that the stepped power delivery of the FD RX-7's sequential twin-turbochargers was not ideal for a sports car and that a larger single turbocharger would result in too much throttle lag. Therefore, a naturally-aspirated rotary is the best solution.
But while 220kW might sound low compared to many other modern sports cars, Yamamoto says that the new RX-7 will be light enough to make the most of its power.
While he was coy about the RX-7's target weight, he said it "would definitely be lighter" than the 1310kg FD RX-7, and "probably around the weight of the Toyota 86" (1250kg).

Yamamoto says that the RX-7 will be a premium product, and will likely wear a pricetag that's higher than cars like the 370Z.

http://www.themotorreport.com.au/55336/mazda-rx-7-returning-in-2017-yamamoto

Interesting news...Thanks for sharing!

Turned out awesome

Inspirational...Painting the 20B Intake Manifold like that came out great...Looks really slick with the hood open and the whole 7 in view...(2thumbs)

Great shot...The front end is quite aggressive but it all comes together really well...Not like a 7 with just some wild aero parts bolted on...Well done!

Mirrors on fenders get a thumbs up from me!

Absolutely love it!

Yeah, an old-school touch...Nicely executed! (2thumbs)

 

[Herblenny]

Its been a long journey and most likely I will NEVER goto SEMA again...

Anyhow, I'm still on the road and thought I check on some of the forums..

CR3, I wished I had met you at SEMA... I should of given you my cell. Well, next time..

Antione, glad you like it. The whole car was put together in about 6 days from complete shell to how it sits. It still needs quite a bit of work but hopefully I'll get that all sorted out soon..

 

[AzteCypher]

It still needs quite a bit of work but hopefully I'll get that all sorted out soon..

Seriously?! It's looks awesome as is. What other work is needed?

 

[thaikim]

Man this thing is begging for a legit shoot... Gawd I want an FD!!!!!!!

 

[Herblenny]

Just made it on to Speedhunters with my engine bay

http://www.speedhunters.com/2012/11/the-engines-of-sema/

 

[JoseProte83]

Wow Phil, just wow. That care gave me a bonner, made him exploded, reborn and explode again. Hahahaha!!


Aesome job my friend, ******* awesome job!!!!

 

[fuadmsp]

what paint did you use on the engine and how did u prep it

 

[thaikim]

Wow Phil, just wow. That care gave me a bonner, made him exploded, reborn and explode again. Hahahaha!!


Aesome job my friend, ******* awesome job!!!!

Pay attention kids, this is why we don't do drugs...

 

[Herblenny]

Update - November 8th, 2012

Its been about 2 weeks since my last update... Since than, I've put the car together (not running) in 8 days, went to SEMA Las Vegas, and came back to Birmingham, AL.

I'll try to go through the journey over next 2-3 days.. And I promise you guys, there will be ton of pics

To start, I was waiting for my paint and body guys Jonathan Goolsby and his crew to paint the body so I could start working on the car.

Paint we've chosen was BASF Mercedes AMG Imola Grey Metallic with hint of darker tint.

Here is a picture of the car before and after the shell was painted.

Car at this point had nothing on it except stock suspensions and some old school VOLK wheels to roll the shell around.

More coming when I get some more photos uploaded..

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Ermahgerd....that color is gorgeous. I've always loved that slate-like color. I could drive any car that color. Wouldn't mind a protege5 or new 5-door STI in that color
My old bosses '01 CLK 55 AMG was a similar color. His was a bit more silver though. That car was fun to drive

 

[JoseProte83]

Pay attention kids, this is why we don't do drugs...

F-U lol!!!!!

 

[ajkulish]

truly amazing work phil. stop by detroit would ya?

 

[fuadmsp]

The engine lay out is beautiful if u can pm me what type of paint and prep process u did to paint the engine

 

[Herblenny]

Update - Nov. 9th, 2012

Update continues..

When i first saw the car after paint, I decided to clean up the wheel wells and put a nice new coat of undercarriage paint.

But til then, I also decided to drop the rear subframe and do it right

I then taped up the wheel arch and went to town with the paint.

Front after paint..

Rear painted and with new subframe and new diff on.

 

[JDM_Pro5]

I'm glad you did this. I wish I had the tools and time to do this. My wheel wells are so faded and are light grey. A dark black is needed to properly show the body color of the car

 

[Jaleik]

truly amazing work phil. stop by detroit would ya?

He could definitely show some automakers how its done...

 

[JDM_Pro5]

Sorry for the bad quality. My friends 20B build