1991 Mazda RX7 - From junk, to showcar in $3,000

[WheelCollector]

Nice work

[Miroteknik]

I always enjoy reading your thread I love this type of grassroots build, not many of us have the kind of money we see others building cars with, but in the long run, maybe our cars hold more sentimental value because we spend all our time and hard earned money on them.. It's cool seeing your dream come true through this car.

Between picture links failing and me being all over the place, this thread has become a mess. But hey, that's what I like to call original content.

Sometimes I wish for a blank check, so I could just buy the shiniest wheels, and the wildest parts... but then I settle down in the old rocking chair by the window with a warm tin of beans at the end of a hard day's work and I realize.... its all in the struggle.

I came for the rx7, but I stay for the writing.

Also my old time friend bought an e36, twinsies.

I feel you on the car show thing too

<3 expecting lots of "now that the car is done" updates from u....

Ayyy, dis so purdy


Also, only 14k in is seriously cheap build. Nice work man.

Yep that pic is lit (pun intended)

Is a plan to fix the hole in the hood being made or still gonna rock it?

sorry guys only REAL gamer gurlz r going to get this





as for the hood... the people have spoken. everyone hates the hood.


i will get one without a hole in it. nobody wants to look at my beautiful engine

i will hide it from sight, never to be seen again

Nice work

muchas gracias caballero








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[Miroteknik]

It rained this weekend, so I couldn't do "outside things".
Walked into the garage... saw the hood, and decided it was time.




Spent at least a couple hours getting the webbing cut out to clear the engine.





Finally got it done.




















Then took it out on the highway. As soon as I hit 60mph, the scoop insert flew up into the air, and then shattered upon landing.







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[Fruttolo]

RIP hoodscoop, it's been cool while it lasted LOL

Much better with no more huge hole, hope finding another insert is not too much of an headache

[Miroteknik]

RIP hoodscoop, it's been cool while it lasted LOL

Much better with no more huge hole, hope finding another insert is not too much of an headache

Its so funny how easily we fool ourselves. I thought the hole was so cool, but now that I have the Turbo II hood on, I am seeing it is clearly better haha.

Will keep my eyes open for another scoop, but if I dont have any luck, I may attempt piecing it back together.

[Miroteknik]

Been driving the car, slowly calming down about it, and starting to see through the initial haze of excitement.



There has been a weird misfire I've been chasing. Replaced plugs and wires, that wasnt it. Next up was distributor, so that took all of Saturday. Had to pull all hoses, water pump, and harmonic balancer just to get to it. New one is black.



Took it out for a spin that night. Seemed better.....





Cost update: Optispark Distributor w/Mitsubishi Optical Sensor: +$400
Total so far: $14,450.00

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[Miroteknik]

oh yeah...








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[malik0272]

Needs a 3 rotor!

[Miroteknik]

Needs a 3 rotor!

HAHA YEAH BRO TOTALLY

[Quillhill36]

3 rotor = $30,000 build

[Quillhill36]

Tame Impala!!!! Yes.
Drift video was only half-send. I request full.

[Miroteknik]

Tame Impala!!!! Yes.
Drift video was only half-send. I request full.

Full-send may have to wait. I got a big box in the mail. Car is all torn apart.



M-1 Sport Front Bumper: +$300
Total so far: $14,750.00

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[MikeyRa]

YES! You know this makes me happy!

[Quillhill36]

Drifty boy huh?

[Miroteknik]

YES! You know this makes me happy!

Haha it just..... it had to be done.

Drifty boy huh?

Putting my application in to Formula FD now.