Project: "Last RX-7" by Herblenny

[Herblenny]

I also had couple of features on the Neochrome RX-7

First was Performance Tuner Magazine
Made the cover

Here is an online version

http://volume16.performancetunermagazine.com/

Photos from the feature... Photos by Mike Kuhn

[MercTastic]

When are the magnesium Rays going on?

[Herblenny]

When are the magnesium Rays going on?

Hopefully soon..

[Herblenny]

So, my FD also got into S3 Magazine..



Photo by Richard Benson

[TWM Performance]

So much work put into this car. I'm in love, props.

- Renato

[white out]

Car is looking great!

I prefer the bumper lights with the lens.

[OSSHWA]

Been following you on Instagram for years and my old Miata was actually featured in the same issue of S3 Magazine as your RX-7 a few years back. Just discovered your build thread on here!

[DER E30]

I'm in love with all the beautiful things in this thread... <3 FD

[Herblenny]

So much work put into this car. I'm in love, props.

- Renato

Thank you for reading and liking the car. I appreciate it!

Car is looking great!

I prefer the bumper lights with the lens.

Wait a little and I'll get to my latest project with the 'lights with the lens'

Been following you on Instagram for years and my old Miata was actually featured in the same issue of S3 Magazine as your RX-7 a few years back. Just discovered your build thread on here!

Awesome!!! Now I have to go dig out my old S3 feature. Thanks for following me by the way!

I'm in love with all the beautiful things in this thread... <3 FD

Thank you!!!

[Herblenny]

So, I did several track days in year 2014. But one of the more interesting track experience was driving my friends R35 GTR at Barber Motorsports Park.

Here are couple of pics of his car and a video
2010 GTR making about 550WHP on Pump Gas..





YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/LY_cbazSgvU

My friend let me drive 2 x 20 min sessions with his car. Since it wasn't my car I was braking early and was getting used to the paddle shifter. Also the lack of 4+ point harness, I was sliding around in the seat. But was it FAST!!! Also, even on Race setting, I could feel the traction control kicking in at certain spots on the track. I guess it made sense as I was pulling some serious G in 4000lb car and I guess it kicked in to save me.

Anyhow, Driving the GTR made me realized I needed more HP and I was in the right direction when I started to build and upgrade my engine bay set up. I been wanting to build my own engine and turbos. Luckily I was good friend with owner at BNR Turbos and he allow me to be trained and build my own Stage 3 Turbos (www.BNRSupercars.com) and Engine build was assisted by my long time engine builder, Luis Canizales of LCR in Gadsden, Alabama.

More Photos of turbo build and Engine build in next couple of days..

[JHermes]

Dayyyummmnnn!!!! Nice

[Herblenny]

More Update...

Turbo Build...

For 3-4 weeks, I would take one day a week to head over to BNR Supercars to learn how to build turbos. Funny enough, I started off by building upgraded Mazdaspeed 3 turbos. Mainly assembling.

Finally, started on my own Stage 3. Everything for these turbos are new. Everything!

Started off by rotating assembly


Learned how to balance


After balanced, assembly




Cartridges assembled..




Compressor Housing on




Yup! Here it is..


By the way, Exhaust housing are new and needed a lot of machining and such.. All that was done by Bryan at BNR. These turbos took solid couple of days on my part and couple of days of BNR. A lot of time goes into these.

Next update tomorrow is about the Engine...

[Dudermagee]

So, I did several track days in year 2014. But one of the more interesting track experience was driving my friends R35 GTR at Barber Motorsports Park.

Here are couple of pics of his car and a video
2010 GTR making about 550WHP on Pump Gas..





YouTube Video: https://youtu.be/LY_cbazSgvU

My friend let me drive 2 x 20 min sessions with his car. Since it wasn't my car I was braking early and was getting used to the paddle shifter. Also the lack of 4+ point harness, I was sliding around in the seat. But was it FAST!!! Also, even on Race setting, I could feel the traction control kicking in at certain spots on the track. I guess it made sense as I was pulling some serious G in 4000lb car and I guess it kicked in to save me.

Anyhow, Driving the GTR made me realized I needed more HP and I was in the right direction when I started to build and upgrade my engine bay set up. I been wanting to build my own engine and turbos. Luckily I was good friend with owner at BNR Turbos and he allow me to be trained and build my own Stage 3 Turbos (www.BNRSupercars.com) and Engine build was assisted by my long time engine builder, Luis Canizales of LCR in Gadsden, Alabama.

More Photos of turbo build and Engine build in next couple of days..

What is that ring around the outer edge of the wheel? Is it curbed or is it just a lighting thing?

[Aitch]

What is that ring around the outer edge of the wheel? Is it curbed or is it just a lighting thing?

There's 1 or 2 SE versions of the TE37 that have a thin machined lip around the outer edge.

[Herblenny]

What is that ring around the outer edge of the wheel? Is it curbed or is it just a lighting thing?

Wheels are the newest TE37 Ultra in Blue Gunmetal. Its machined lip