With the transmission in and another Amemiya kit squatting in his bedroom, Erik set out quickly to begin the exterior transformation before he changed his mind again. He finally settled on a local body shop, M&M Collision, to install the kit. The shop installed the new bumpers, widebody components and repainted all the parts before shooting a third stage of clear pearl and installing the complex carbon aerodynamic aids. Erik also contemplated ordering the Amemiya clear bubble lights, but ultimately decided on the original pop-up lights for the proper era look. Armed with the one of the most extreme-looking FDs, Erik was now on everyone's "A" list, and Saturday nights were no longer lonely. Champagne now falls from the heavens, doors opened and velvet ropes parted. Wieners look out.
Specifications & Details
'94 Mazda RX-7
Engine
Mazda 13B-REV twin rotary turbocharged
Engine Modifications
HKS Racing Suction kit, D1 limited-edition oil cap and SSQV BOV, A'PEXi Dual N1 exhaust and Super Ground Stabilizer, RX-7 Store downpipe, high-flow cat, solid torque brace, SR Motorsports mid-pipe, Racing Beat spark plug wires, NGK Platinum plugs, SARD thermostat, RP main pulley and Y-pipe upgrade kit, Trust hard pipes, Carbing cooling plate
Engine Management
A'PEXi Power FC and auto timer
Drivetrain
Centerforce lightened flywheel, ACT Stage 2 Clutch, B&M short shifter
Suspension
Stance coilovers w/ SWIFT springs 14kg (f)/14kg, RX-7 Store trailing arms, toe links, Carbing front strut tower brace and front lower arm bar, Tanabe anitroll bars, Nagisa Auto Shakitto Plates, RE Amemiya rear rigid harness bar
Wheels, Tires and Brakes
Work Meister 3p 18x10 +43 et, (f) 18x11 +35 et, Toyo T1R 245/35R18 (f) and 285/30R18, EBC green stuff brake pads, KVR cross-drilled rotors
Exterior
RE Amemiya AD GT widebody kit, N1 older style front bumper, carbon diffuser w/ carbon pro canards and GT II Carbon Wing, ShineAuto Project RE Style carbon rear diffuser, EVO-R 10,000K HID kit, APR GT3 carbon mirrors
Interior
Status Racing RING seats covered in black Alcantara, custom seat rails, Safecraft 5-point harness, Alpine Head Unit, JL Audio 250/1 amp, 12" JL W3v2, push start button
Shout-outs
RP Performance: manual trans swap; B&T Motorsports: SAFC and PFC tuning; Brown's Fairfax Mazda: hookin' me up with great deals and service; M&M Collision: body work and paint; Rishie at AutoRND.com; friends and family for supporting my car sickness; thanks to Jess for putting up with the harsh ride provided by the SWIFT springs-you're the best!