Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[Herblenny]

That thing is sick. RX-7's are one of my favorite cars

Thank you!


Update..

Things that I would do for rotary cars... Again, this isn't quite related to this build but related to my 20B Cosmo and what I would do for some of the rarest parts in the country.

I've followed this front clip for over 2 years.



It was owned by a friend Drew in ATL, GA and I found out about it just as him and his business partner was going separate ways. Due to separation, car was in a limbo and I was unable to purchase the parts. Couple of parts I wanted are, RE-A steering column pod and the RE-A bumper add on and the bumper.



After the Drew sold his half off, the front clip ended up going to his old partner... when I asked to purchase these parts, the new owner refused to sell to me the 2 parts and wanted me to purchase the entire clip. After refusing, he tells me he will never sell it to me. About 2 years later (last month), friend of mine gave me a lead and located the new owner of the clip. New owner ended up being a guy in florida whom I bought 2 x 3 rotors about 7-8 years ago. What a small world!!
I ended up driving from Bham, AL to Fruitland, FL to finally pick up the parts I been waiting over 2 years!



Loaded up the SUV and came back to Bham... all in 48 hour trip

This was my 2nd 20B clip I stripped..

Here is the first one that I stripped.





After this 3 rotor project is done, I'll be using the new front bumper and the extra hood I have and re paint the cosmo.

[C-Hutch]

Not interested in a rhd conversion? The build(s) are killer by the way.

[Herblenny]

Not interested in a rhd conversion? The build(s) are killer by the way.

I thought about buying a RHD FD.. But to modify, its easier to do it on LHD FD as how exhaust runs along the RH side. I've talked to few japanese builders in the past and some actually wanted LHD FDs for this particular reason. To pass the DP on my 3 rotor project, having RHD would definitely cause more issues.

And thank you for liking this build!



Other cool things I got from the Cosmo Front clip from Florida are:

MS air filter in good shape


RE-Amemiya Plug wires in excellent condition


and the RE-Amemiya Steering column pod and boost gauge. I actually contacted RE-A 2-3 years ago about getting this unit but they said they stop production and was not going to make it.



And my Cosmo as it sits today... Pulled it out of my garage to do some electrical stuff done for the house.

[Herblenny]

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.

[Strawhat]

It's amazing some of the rare parts you have. Mind blowing.
Glad this thread is still going, can't wait to see it done!

[Herblenny]

It's amazing some of the rare parts you have. Mind blowing.
Glad this thread is still going, can't wait to see it done!

Thank you! I'm now on my last leg of the journey... a lot more to come and the exciting parts


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!!

[Herblenny]

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!

[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.

[superturbodiesel.com]

Clean and mean thumbs up

[Herblenny]

Clean and mean thumbs up

Thank You!


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!!

[FRANK_NL]

Aaah man this thing is gonna be EPIC !!
and i don`t even like these kind of cars... But yours is tits..
Looks like your doing everything wright !

I really like the front, how the intercooler sits and the turbo with all the carbon..
Look forward to seing this finished...

Real Nice keep up the good work !!

[Herblenny]

Thank you Frank! I appreciate more coming from a guy who didn't like these cars before.

I will post more as progress continues.. I'm in my last stretch.

[hinrichs]

cant wait to see this after its painted, love those seats as well

epic build

[Herblenny]

cant wait to see this after its painted, love those seats as well

epic build

Thank you!


also, 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.