Feb. 02
For Sale...
I hate to see old "Blinky" go, but I have to make room for the Miata. There's a for sale thread in the Classifieds. I took this picture ~8 hours ago...
1983 Mazda RX-7 GSL
Started on May 19 by Javelin
Info:
Year: 1983
Make: Mazda
Model: RX-7
Trim: GSL
Specs:
Engine: 1.1L 12A Wankel Rotary w/ 4Bbl Nikki carburetor
Trans: 5-Speed Overdrive Manual
Rear Axle: 3.94 w/ factory craptastic LSD
Brakes: 4-Wheel Power Discs
Factory Extras: Glass and metal removable sunroofs, power options (though manual steering), 4-spoke sport steering wheel, A/C.
Other Extras: Older re-paint, #15 vinyls on the doors, GRM stickers! One dented/smashed door fixed with GRM sticker.
Mods:
Engine: Racing Beat Streetport 12A Header, custom 2.5" collector, mandrel-bent 2.5" single exhaust, Dynomax Race Bullet resonator, Summit welded race muffler, dual stainless steel tip, NGK plugs, Magnecor KV85 Competition Wires, Racing beat double pulley drive.
Drivetrain: RP 75W90 in rear axle and transmission, SA driveshaft/yoke/flange with larger heavy duty Spicer u-joints, Exedy clutch kit (OEM).
Brakes: Performance Friction front pads, DOT4 fluid flush.
Suspension: None (yet)
Tires/Wheels: 195/60/14 Falken Azenis Rt-615's mounted on hand polished/painted "LE" mesh wheels.
Other: Red suede racing buckets, black interior conversion in progress, new wiring here and there, restored battery box with custom mount and new battery.
Performance:
1/4 Mile: 16.05@85, 40+ runs
Autocross: 150+ runs!!!
Road Course/HPDE: None (yet)
History:
Traded a running EFI 87 Ford 5.0 (complete with harness, etc) for it! Has 234K miles on it and I am the third owner (second owner was nephew of the first and never titled it). My dedicated competition car. Original engine and transmission, never rebuilt!
Cost:
Traded for the initial vehicle purchase, figure FMV of about $2500-$3000 for a similar shape GSL in my area. Less then $1500 total investment at the moment.
Future:
Undergoing bodywork in prep for a new paintjob. Also a black interior is going in.
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Latest updates
Nov. 15
Woot! First Regional Championship!
I won my first SCCA Solo II Regional Championship this year. I competed in 7 of 9 events earning 6 event wins and 1 runner-up. (I also competed one in STU with John's GTO winning that class over him and ...
Oct. 20
I'm for sale!
My stupid owner wants to be a Porsche snob and is selling me! Please buy me before one of his insane friends does and shoves a V8 into me. Please? http://grassrootsmotorsports.com/classifieds/1416/
Sept. 06
That's a lot of runs!
"Blinky" has 158 autocross runs on it in 2 seasons by me. And 37 by John. And 20 by Audra. And 8 by wherethefmi. And 4 by Instructors. And 3 by Josh. And 3 by Richard. That's 233 total. Damn. ...
Aug. 16
Thanks GRM!
No real updates here other than the fact that Blinky rolled over 235,000 miles on the way to Packwood last weekend, was driven by four people over 2 days of autocrossing, and finished out with 45 runs! Drove home with ...
June 20
Drag Racing
This is a sweet pic of drag racing the 7 at PIR last year. I didn't realize I hadn't shared it!
June 19
Paint on the door
Now I just have to install the stupid thing. I think the budget will allow for a paint job for the whole car in January 2010. We'll see!
May 25
ProSolo!
Ended up invading Packwood for a weekend to attend my first ProSolo. Now that is truly a cross between drag racing and autocross! It was *awesome*. Props to "Blinky" for being the *oldest* car of the event, having the *smallest* ...
May 25
Busted clutch!
This is what happens when clutch parts are defective! The facing on the pressure plate side of the disc came off in nearly one solid piece. There's no abnormal wear, no burning, no nothing. It literally just fell apart. I ...
April 02
Opening round of SCCA SoloII
Opening round of the Oregon Region SCCA SoloII competition was a few days ago (my updates are slow :P ) and results are out. I got a class win!!! Ok, ok, it was out of 2 cars and in the ...
March 21
More power!
Well it was time to upgrade some more so the heavy steel factory intake/air filter assembly was ditched for the ultra-lightweight Racing Beat unit with foam filter. This does require disconnecting of the airpump, which is no big deal. I ...
March 13
Re-dyeing the interior
Last update today, this will catch GRM up with my actual build thread so from now on updates will come as they actually happen. I purchased nearly a complete black interior almost right after I bought the car but never ...
March 13
Racing seats!
Here's the very latest project (hasn't even made my build thread yet!). I managed to trade for a set of bright red and black suede racing seats. They're off-brand but about the same weight as the FC RX-7 seats I ...
March 13
Bodywork!
My poor car had to park out in the street for a few weeks over the summer while we were having some work done to the house and an inconsiderate utilities truck driver decided to smash it and run off. ...
March 13
At the autocross
"Blinky" (so affectionately named by my girlfriend for it's chronic headlight issues) hustling around the cones at the "Spring Break Out" this year. I run with the Oregon chapter of the Porsche Club of America and they run an absolutely ...
March 13
New wheels and tires!
Back in August of 08 I finally got new wheels. 1st Gen RX-7's (79-85) have a bizarre 4x110 bolt pattern so finding wheels is incredibly difficult. Konig makes Rewinds (which I don't care for on RX-7's) and some really nice ...
March 13
Long Winter...
It's been a ridiculously long and hard winter up here in the Pacific Northwest! The record snowfall allowed me to find (and fix) a few leaks before they turned nasty. I removed the ultra rare rear hatch with the power ...
March 13
Making progress!
Here she is with the new exhaust installed (check out that tip!) and ready to go for the first autocross of the year. Changes from last season included the exhaust, an oil change, and a few more miles. The bump ...
March 13
Racing Beat header installed
New exhaust was installed in February 2009. Racing Beat Streetport 12A header with a custom made 2.5" collector (painted with VHT black header paint and wrapped with DEI header wrap), custom mandrel-bent 2.5" exhaust, Dynomax Race Bullet Resonator, Summit fully-welded ...
March 13
Build Thread
OK, well my grand plans of a real build thread on GRM failed miserably. The Reader's Rides doesn't like hotlinked photos or multiple pics so I'm going to have to trudge through! If you would like to read my "traditional" ...
Feb. 09
Start of the build!
Well, it's high time I made the build thread for my Rx-7. I've had it for almost a year now and it's high time I did some work on it. This is how it looked when I first got it ...
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