Order came in today and I'm super excited. The bushings may be as important if not more important then coil overs.

Mazda competition bushings front and back. J-Auto pillow balls with oem seals, inner and outer tie rods, tie rod boots, oem ball joint boots, super pro trailing arm bushings,
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I got the car back from the shop. Took some time but everything got done that I asked for. I also had to pick up 2x new differential axle shaft seals because of a small leak on one side.

So, I had drained and replaced the differential fluid again in my ownership and freshen the car up with an oil change before I we head up to Deals Gap Rotary Rally on Wednesday.

The mazda competition differential bushings got installed as well in addition.

Drove the car home for 15 minutes and right away the tailing arm clunking is gone, the car feels stiffer, and I am experiencing a little bit more vibrations.


Picture of new used exhaust

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So I attended the DGRR and I had a Blast. I didn't go into a ditch this year because of My awesome skills I acquired in two years.... yeah right.

I was more conservative and knew how to handle the Dragon this year. It isn't a road to be trifled. I respect it. I, multiple times pulled over to a pull off to let faster drivers drive ahead of myself.

Was I feeling incompetent letting them on by? Of course not. My car isn't equipped and I'm simply not ready to challenge the road with my Rx7 and Fiance in the car.

Do you like the order of priority I just listed lol? She knows I love her though.


I ordered some of kill boy's and 129 photos of my car so that I may edit them.

https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1429740768722989 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


And I laughed at my Blue Steel Face.

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https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=14297407683580263-129Slayer by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

OH and I forgot to mention, I'll be ordering Ohlin's DFV for the RX7 within the next week. Hopefully I'll have them in time for autocross in two weeks.

and this is why lol Do you like my Rollssssss

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Ohlins have been shipped from sweeden.

Mazda ordered 8 turbo solenoids and all the vacuum hoses for the next job. The solenoids are 70 each and with the peace of mind that they are new comforts me a bit from reading nightmares that people were buying used ones online to fix turbo issues they had and they were malfunctioning. Better to buy new oem from the dealer.-

I also picked up an entire fuel pump assembly kit that Mazda puts together for you with new seals, hardware, and pump.

Last but not least I ordered the PRE/WG duty solenoid at 180.-

Now, I could simplify things with the rats nest but I'd like to keep some things original. I'm not looking for serious hp or even going single turbo. If I upgrade the turbos, I might consider the 99 turbos. I'm still happy with the cars power for now.

This is going to be an exciting day. These should feel amazing with the mazda competition bushings.

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So excited to install the racingbeat exhaust. It sounds so nice on the fd.

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Just installed the racing beat exhaust. Car feels great especially with the fuel pump replacement. I can actually feel a better throttle response

Rears... I'll snap the fronts tomorrow. The ohlins are installed thanks to the supervision and help of digicar/marc. It was smooth and eventful. Learned a lot from him.

Btw... the car feels night and day. I just want to drive all night right now.

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Few more pics of the Key West trip beginning of this week.

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Has anyone used Evans Waterless Coolant first hand? Florida has already had 20+ 90 degree weather and if you thought your turbo miata gets hot??? The rotary is worse. I ha e everything I need to do to keep the car cool like making sure all liners are tight and installed, koyo radiator, 185* thermostat, FC Fan Switch rather then a FD, brand new FD fan motors and blades, and lastly a aftermarket non constricted downpipe to get rid of exhaust gases out of the engine bay.

I don't want a vented hood because I love the smooth oem hood so that's out of the question. So this was another way to keep engine Temps down is the Evans Waterless Coolant.

High Performance Coolant » Evans Cooling


http://www.google.com/search?q=evans...17905116729031

I've used it in Trials motorcycles. My dad and I used to trail ride Trial bikes (read that carefully) and in those circumstances they'd get really hot. My dad's bike was a 4-stroke that had been breathed on and he always had overheating issues with it.

He drained the coolant, dumped rubbing alcohol into the coolant passages to get all the water out, used some compressed air and then waited about 24 hours with it open so it would finish drying inside. Added Evans coolant... overheating issue solved.

I believe he tried it in his street rod (T-bucket with blown SBC) but I don't recall for sure. If he did, it didn't work there. But i'm not sure he did try it.

I purchased 245/45/16 Bridgestone potentza Re-11 and they were amazing.
Stock wheels are 225/50/16 on 16x8 to give an example

here is a bad video of me still holding the shift knob. I need to get a seat so bad so that I can sit straight up and down comfortably and confidently. My Poor body posture for having to lean right shows in the video. But hey, I still got a good time.

Old picture
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Installed a new oil pressure sending unit with the pineapple racing idler in addition to the new oem Mazda idler pulley.

Here is a new video of the DeLand airstrip autocross. It was super dirty and dusty. I spun out the first two runs trying to test the road out. The last two runs I hit a cone each time. I focused to keep both hands on the steering wheel and keeping my foot of the clutch. I did well with my driving form.

So, a lot has been done since my last update and more is coming up.
99 spec front end brand new from mazda of japan or Corksport

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Clutch was slipping so I replaced the flywheel and clutch along with the lines, master cylinder, slave cylinder etc. Entire clutch rebuild.
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New plastic parts and things for the expensive Paint job that is currently under way with brand new seals for the entire car.


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I've also replaced both charge relief valves aka bov with oem because I want the car to be simple, clean, and OEM for the most part.

I've changed out the oil sensor unit with OEM

I've restored the door panels with new plastic handles and trim.

Replaced the power steering bushings and clamps with mazda competition.

wrapped the wheels with Bridgestone Potenzas RE-11A 245/45/16

Can't wait to see the car after new front end and new paint.

I love me some FD with the 99 spec front...

Thanks Efini, I think about the finishing product of the paint job and effort that goes into it and I spend more thought then I should.

Just as I was about to get the car, I seemed to have forgottento order some hard plastic seals that are on the outside of the car. I'm upset with myself.

I was missing the hard plastic seal that wipes the window on the outside of the door the length of the window, the top half of the window hard plastic seal outside, and a polished black triangle plastic that goes in the front corner outside of the window near the side mirror. All costing around 572.00. Astonished by the price Mazda gave me but I am already deep into the restoration and paint job that I can't go back. It wouldn't be right.

Some unfinished product but you get the idea

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Looks absolutely phenomenal man. Wow.

Thank you turbofan. I'm itching to get it back. It's been 60 days since I have had the fun of driving the Rocketeerbandit. So I can't rush it. I want to let Clay do what he's best at doing and that's Paint and details.

Incredible color too. just wow.

why does that license plate mount have to be there, and so prominent?

Whoever buffed it really sucks at what they do.

Otherwise GORGEOUS fd. So clean and so pretty

^truth, lots of hologramming. Hopefully that gets fixed before it's delivered to you.

Guys the car isn't finished. Seals, door handles, buffing, polishing still needs to be done, stop jumping the gun

^^^ Fully agree I hate it when someone jumps in before something is finished. Nice Rx though :). All of the Rx7s over here are raped or horribly modified. Its nice to see a tidy factory ish one. Look forward to seeing the finished product

...you posted pics of an unfinished car. We commented on pics of said unfinished car, hoping that this particular aspect of the car is, in fact, unfinished.

Problem?

I hate it when people make assumptions based on assumptions about assumptions.

The car was already buffed, or it wouldn't have those swirls. I guess they'll buff it again

I promise promise and promise you. If it's still swirled, I'll pick you up in it and we'll go storm the shop. Are you close to Florida?

hahaha, I'd love that. too bad I'm "only" 3000 miles the other way

She's back in my life after a 2 month Hiatus. This is Montego Blue under the Clouds. When Its sunny out later in the week, I will show the brilliance of the color. The Car will go back into the Decaudellas to take care of the paint shrinkage, buffed and polished once more, and to have a sealant sprayed on in January. For now she is mine.




https://www.miataturbo.net/attachmen...ine=1448398896DSC06270 by Gerald Mugar, on Flickr


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That is one sexy paint job :)

@turbofan -meowing

@jimmyneutron- it really is. Clay also did the bay pretty nicely without pulling the engine.

My first Miata was montego blue and that color has had a special place in my heart ever since.

I didn't really like it at first but it grew on me.

These pictures just confirmed my love for the color, and the FD.

I haz the jealously

The next direction that I'm going with the car is replacing worm clamps with t bolts, replacing silicone hoses," I am deteoring from the metal pipes because it retains so much heat", replacing the stock plastic throttle elbow with a Greddy, and possible a stock location intercooler.

Yesterdays local meet donating toys for a charity.


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All she's ever gonna get from here on out.

Now to find an oil filter cut out for the job.

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Every time I see a chotched up FD on Craigslist I think of a car like this, and then I cry.

Sometimes real tears, sometimes inside tears...

Absolutely beautiful.

Thank you Efini, I'm just following after those that have created and made the pathway to iconic builds. I am able to do it with what I like and pick from each idea. It isn't cheap either. I have just about every single reciept since my ownership in a binder to get the totals in a calculator.

But I'm getting tid bits done that most don't have to do or can do at a cheaper rate. Parts are now getting scarce. I have come across parts that I've bought where I either purchased the last one or in a less then 5 quantity that Mazda has in stock. With that in mind, I have saved just about every part that I've taken off the car to retain for the future. All my parts were in functioning order.

If it's your dream too get one I think you should. They will be rising in price shortly and it can be out of most price ranges very soon.

There is one on Craigslist that's in decent shape in Orlando Craigslist. Check it out

Sealed, polished, and waxed. Finally finished with the paint.

Iphone 6s+

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Much jelly, cats awarded, would drive, do drool.

Thanks turbofan, did you see the other cars he's cooking up in there?

Well, i see a poopra?

Still drooling over the RX7.

Lol thanks

You know what...?


Fu*k this thread!


F$ck it real hard.

funny, i was told today by a buddy he wanted to punch me in the dick repeatedly and punch babies.

First Wash after being sealed from the paint job and waxed. I'll be bringing the Rocketeer to the Roar Before this weekend at Daytona, the Classic Mazda meet in Orlando on the 16th with the 10ae weather permitted, and the actual Rolex 24



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Car looks fantastic.
Curious: since you had a re-paint, why not have the license plate dookie removed at the same time?

Not sure if you would be affected, but I hear putting wax on fresh paint can cause bubbles from the fumes releasing from the paint

Car is looking gorgeous though :drool:

Well, I wanted OEM and not a Chinese made Bumper which I have been told to stay away from because of the details already made into the car. (not perfect fitment)

Thought about shaving the license plate holder but as I have seen others do the same, the nose looks smooshed in and droopy. The bumper also has a bigger "modern mazda smile" too. Last but not least, after a year, two, three, the filler starts to separate from the bumper underneath the paint and thats inevitable because of it flexing in highway speeds and daily driving. I had the discussion with Clay Deen from Decaudellas and he advised against it. I didn't want to bring the car back to him yearly if I didn't have too to fix the lines around the plate frame. It would bother me so much how detail oriented I am on the car itself.

@Girz0r- the car was painted 2 months ago. The paint has cured already and it was just recently sealed and waxed last week.




Thanks for the compliments



His Website click

De'Caudella's


look him up on instagram if you use the app.

Makes sense. I'd probably want to avoid filler on a rare OEM bumper too now that I think about it.

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Thanks Johnny.

Today I replaced the Spark plugs, Wires, and oxygen sensor with all new oem.

I did get all 9's for the spark plugs and ripped out the magnecore wires and installed ngk tight fitted spark plug wires.

I also installed a new OEM O2 sensor because It hadn't been replaced since 93.


Pics of the spark plugs. Now I think these were new as of 01/13/15 from my records of receipts. which is no more then 13k miles in my documents.

I've driven that many miles last year and driven 19k miles since 09/01/14. I have done multiple autocross events since the last plugs were replaced. I also had ngk 7's and ngk 9's


I used Pettit Racings Premix which I've already switched over to Idemitsu's Premix.

Trailing 2



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Lead 2


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Lead 1


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trailing 1

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Ordered Door hinges to see if it fixes closing the door easier.

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And Replacing the Fluids for the 3rd time but this time with gear oil I want from reviews.


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Just purchased an Apexi PFC ecu and OLED commander!

Gorgeous FD, keep up the good work man :)

love the shot at daytona with the protos in the background. great car/build.

Thanks @castillo and @Eerock

I'm signed up to get the car tuned by Steve Kan.

Now, just waiting on the Commander



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