Another Type-R hits the streets!

[eyedee]

After 10 weeks of HARD work, my RX7 twin turbo is finally insured and on the road!     It\'s had quite a bit of work done to it, all by me, which I can only describe as gruelling.  But it\'s all been worth it - of course.     Its a twin turbo Type-R, white with full challenge car castrol racing decals, wide arch bodykit, rear wing, lowered on light weight 17" split rims (that need refurbishing), custom fibreglass bonnet with lotsa ventage, bonnet pins to keep the bonnet down!  5 1/2" chrome tail pipe and all round L.E.D. neons.  Interior wise, I removed sanded and sprayed the interior a black diamond fleck (keep it simple), whilst it was out fit a KMPH to MPH converter with built in de-limiter, sourced a 300mm leather clad steering wheel, snap off lockable BOSS kit, new switches (& new wiring), new alloy/carbon gear knob, made a leather gaitor rather than buying one, created new brackets for 2 single DIN stereos to fit in (the original stereo fitment was cut away! and therefore useless), a turbo timer bracket and a damn good clean.  The car was in need of TLC when it arrived.  It had been sprayed inside by an over enthusiastic individual who didnt know when to stop spraying - he sprayed over everything - including the dials and heater dials etc!  Ive had to source all sorts of new bits and peices including parcel shelf, glove box, battery case/cover/clamps, heater controls, dials,  interior panels, bonnet clasp and other niggly little things (which can be suprisingly difficult to find).  But she\'s running smoothly and really taking shape!  The looks she got this evening made all the work worthwhile.  Having a Clifford alarm fitted tomorrow with new turbo timer and remote start.  Even my insurance has amazed me at £880 fully comp with all mods, when Im only 24.  Thankyou very much for all your help, hints and tips Ive managed to source from you guys and gals.  Once again, thankyou!  :wave

[20B_boy]

Any pics mate?

[Wav]

Yeah pics would be :cool, and who did you insure that beast with??? I\'m 24 and i struggled to insure a std type-r2:rolleyes:

Cheers, Paul:)

[Shaq]

sounds good but we need pics !

where in surrey you from? i am from sutton.


shaQ

[eyedee]

Here\'s a pic!    I\'ve still got a little work to do on it (as you\'ll see) but the main part of the \'dash\' is finished.
Paul, I\'m insured with Tesco.  Ive got four years NCB and no points,,, yet!  
Shaq, I live in Kew Gardens, next to Richmond.  Theres meant to be a Jap car meet in Reading I\'m hopin to get to with a mate and his 300ZX.  Do you know of any other meets in the area?
cheers
Nathan

[eyedee]

And another one!

[eyedee]

Last one I promise (the message file size will be getting to big!  

[J4P RX]

Is that key always there?  That would seriously get on my nerves :p

Lee

[eyedee]

Nah, I just forgot to take it off!  :rolleyes:

[J4P RX]

Oh I see, thats for the steering wheel boss not the ignition :rolleyes:

Can you tell me where you got it from, as I really need one as my cars a right pain to get into.

Thanks
Lee

[Shaq]

eyedee


nice very different looks good tho...    

i use to live in richmond !, there is none i know of at the mo when is this reading one i think i may have to come up.

anything been done to the engine ?


shaQ

[scooby_si]

that is very cool, luv the Toms (is it http://www.smileycentral.com/?partner=ZSzeb008\' target=\'_blank\'>http://smileys.smileycentral.com/cat/4/4_6_2v.gif\' border=0> been a while since i played GT) castrol supra stylee graphix :god

[sadgoth]

reading meet 20 April (normally 3rd Tuesday in month) http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=5383

would be good to finally get some rexs there! I\'ve been holding the fort for the last 2 months! I have refused to take the Scooby down even though it\'s for sale as there\'d be no RX7s there at all + I\'d be one of many scoobs :rolleyes:  common as muck these days :rollin

[sadgoth]

btw, the 3rd gen was that on ebay about 3 months ago, I saw a Castrol racing colours rex on ebay, was v tempted, but she who must be obeyed (swmbo) said car must be practical (hence scooby ) still 3rd gen next!

[Nath]

Looking good , love the front.