Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[Jersh]

I like the Mazdaspeed so much more... amazing car!

[Herblenny]

Recently purchased the rare RE-Amemiya Carbon Fiber sideview mirrors..



Took the old APR mirrors off, made a small carbon base to cover up the old stock mirror mount area, and installed the new mirrors.



Afterwards, I realized the old bolts from APR were kind of old and had the used look. So, used some left over fender washer and bolts (from CR3 Motorsports) which worked out perfect!



I've also took my old vinyl out and trying out the Plasti Dip stuff on my lower half of my fenders to see if it helps protect the paint..



I've also blacked out the emblem using the plasti dip..



And how the car stands as of today with the mirror and such..

[chucksmith]

very nice man. im not one for rotories, but youve executed all of your rotories very well!

[Herblenny]

very nice man. im not one for rotories, but youve executed all of your rotories very well!

Thank you! I try


anyhow..

Its been awhile since I last updated this thread.. So, here are few things I've been up to..

Trying to turn my MB FD RX7 into a fun track car. I had these Sakebomb Garage AP Racing BBK's for awhile and I finally had a chance to install them over past couple of weeks (been busy with non-car related stuff).



Racing Brake rear brakes



with my Plasti Dip Old School SSR wheels from the 90s

front


rear


whole car


I also got this really awesome surge tank set up to solve my fuel issue on the 20B RX7 that went to SEMA..









One I bought holds 2 x Walbro E85 pumps. Quality is top notch and reasonably priced for what it is. Its made of billet aluminum.



More info on this unit: Radium Engineering - Blog - New Product Release: Multi-Pump Fuel Surge Tank

They also make some cool oil catch can. I'm about to order one of those also.

[Bobbythunder]

Love it. I think the wheels looked better raw though

[Slycas28]

gotta love plasti dip lol, love your cars the fd's have such clean lines.

[hi its me alec]

DAMN you're really doing it. FDs will always be some of my favorite Japanese cars ever made

[Herblenny]

Ok.. Finally after some researching the Plasti Dip and trying some cans, I've decided to get the Pro Car kit from www.DipYourCar.com and finally paint the whole car..

But, Day before dipping the car, took all the aero off and did a track day









Next day, I borrowed my friend who owns BNR Turbos' shop and prep'd for laying some 'dip'.
Here is a video :

Now some end results.







I also clear dipped all my carbon bits.. and installed my carbon aeros..







Interior with clear dip on carbon bits.



By the way.. 4 hours after dip, I had to drive 1 hour in rain back to my house..



Not bad for a first time dip.. Black is temporary but will keep it for few weeks and change to a different color... will post some more pics when I change.

[ElderHatesman]

Sweet. It looks mean as hell. I especially like the clear dip on the carbon fiber stuff. Nice detail.

[Herblenny]

Now I had the matte black finish for a week and put some miles on the car.

Here is what I like about the finish.

-No more polishing and waxing the car
-Wiping the car with just water to clean
-protects my original paint
-easy to re-do
-costs $200 to re do.

Here are some more pics over the past 10 days..

[rsingh3g]

Looks great. Are you from NC?

[Herblenny]

Looks great. Are you from NC?

No. I'm in Alabama


Update.


I want to let some of you know that my 3 rotor RX7 will be featured in 'Modified Magazine' October issue.... Which should be coming out any time. Please go pick up your copy when it comes out!

[rsingh3g]

Featured again?! Dude, I still have your feature from when it was the other rx-7 and the cosmo

[Herblenny]

Yup.. Featured again.. see below


Well, Just found out the issue is out on Modified Magazine!!
And who's on the cover??



Hope some of you will pick up this copy...

Thank you all for reading this build thread and I will continue to update..

Here is a photo I've taken that I haven't shared until now from the shoot..

[rsingh3g]

I love it and I am so jealous at the same time Congrats, going to go pick up the copy this weekend