PHOTOS BY CHRIS STRADER
Suspension
D2 Air Ride Full Coilover
Vera Air Wireless Management
GReddy Upper Strut Bar
Cusco Front and Rear Lower Sway Bars
BC Coilovers put away as back ups
Vera Air Wireless Management
GReddy Upper Strut Bar
Cusco Front and Rear Lower Sway Bars
BC Coilovers put away as back ups
Wheel Name and Specs
OZ Racing Futura
18x9 et18
18x10 et26
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
245-35
285-35
18x9 et18
18x10 et26
Michelin Pilot Super Sport
245-35
285-35
Exterior
LegMotorSport front bumper w LED Bar Fogs ( One and only rx7fd that still runs this bumper. IN THE WORLD. That I know of. I dont think there are any bumpers left.
I had the lower lip on it wrapped in Carbon Fiber.
Front Carbon Fiber Fender Side Vent Covers.
FEED Carbon Fiber Side Splitters
Leg MotorSport Carbon Fiber Side Diffusers
RE Amemiya Carbon Fiber Door Handles
Carbon Fiber Door Window Triangles
CarbonAntics Rear Carbon Fiber Mudguards
Rear Lower RE Amemiya Carbon Fiber Pro Diffuser with Carbon Fiber Vortex Generators and Center Air Diverters
Mazdaspeed Rear Carbon Fiber Roof Wing
GT Auto Rear Carbon Fiber Wraped Wing
CarbonAntics Carbon FiberRear Bumper Exhaust Sheild
I had the lower lip on it wrapped in Carbon Fiber.
Front Carbon Fiber Fender Side Vent Covers.
FEED Carbon Fiber Side Splitters
Leg MotorSport Carbon Fiber Side Diffusers
RE Amemiya Carbon Fiber Door Handles
Carbon Fiber Door Window Triangles
CarbonAntics Rear Carbon Fiber Mudguards
Rear Lower RE Amemiya Carbon Fiber Pro Diffuser with Carbon Fiber Vortex Generators and Center Air Diverters
Mazdaspeed Rear Carbon Fiber Roof Wing
GT Auto Rear Carbon Fiber Wraped Wing
CarbonAntics Carbon FiberRear Bumper Exhaust Sheild
Interior
Pioneer 5600 Head Unit
4 MB Quart 6x9s
US AMPS 500watt Amplifier
NARDI Shiftknob
Driver Pillar Triple Gauge Pod
Steering Column Gauge Pod
Carbon Fiber Dash and Center Console
As for the interior, it was factory tan. I decided to change it to all black. You can imagine the process of making this change.
The interior was the most difficult part of the build. It was extremely tedious chasing down LHD parts for a vehicle that was only produced for only 3 years. And these were just 3 simple years, I was dealing with 1993-1995. At this time, the car was designed to be RHD only. So to enter the USA, they had to be converted to LHD, and there are not many LHD parts left in the world that are still in good condition, nevertheless for black interior and I wasn’t going to settle for anything that wasn’t at least in near-new condition. Everything had to be damn near perfect (as you can see by the end result)…
After many months of countless days of contact searching for parts, I finally pieced it all together. I achieved a near new fully black interior.
4 MB Quart 6x9s
US AMPS 500watt Amplifier
NARDI Shiftknob
Driver Pillar Triple Gauge Pod
Steering Column Gauge Pod
Carbon Fiber Dash and Center Console
As for the interior, it was factory tan. I decided to change it to all black. You can imagine the process of making this change.
The interior was the most difficult part of the build. It was extremely tedious chasing down LHD parts for a vehicle that was only produced for only 3 years. And these were just 3 simple years, I was dealing with 1993-1995. At this time, the car was designed to be RHD only. So to enter the USA, they had to be converted to LHD, and there are not many LHD parts left in the world that are still in good condition, nevertheless for black interior and I wasn’t going to settle for anything that wasn’t at least in near-new condition. Everything had to be damn near perfect (as you can see by the end result)…
After many months of countless days of contact searching for parts, I finally pieced it all together. I achieved a near new fully black interior.
Performance
13b Bridgeported Engine
430HP
Custom 2Step Tune
GReddy T78 Turbo
GReddy type S Blow Off Valve
GReddy TRUST Front mount intercooler
GReddy Boost Controller
Standalone Engine Management
HKS Wastegate
Custom Turbo Manifold
Custom Full Exhaust Designed Specifically for my 2 steP ending with a very rare GReddy Evo 2 Exhaust and massive 5 inch tip
430HP
Custom 2Step Tune
GReddy T78 Turbo
GReddy type S Blow Off Valve
GReddy TRUST Front mount intercooler
GReddy Boost Controller
Standalone Engine Management
HKS Wastegate
Custom Turbo Manifold
Custom Full Exhaust Designed Specifically for my 2 steP ending with a very rare GReddy Evo 2 Exhaust and massive 5 inch tip
Why did you choose this car?
CHRISTOPHER: "I am a true RX-7 FD enthusiast. I've had RX-7 FD running through his veins since 1998. After a year of infatuation with my favorite car, i got my first FD in 1999. Fast forward 17 years, it was 2016, and i got my second RX-7 FD. This is the one we are looking at today. It is a 1993 Mazda RX-7 FD Touring Edition."
What was the main goal when the build started?
CHRISTOPHER: "I wanted it to be extremely reliable while also being able to 2Step like no other and have the ability to put down 400+HP aswell. As i began to put it all back together, and with so many new parts, I realized, it was time to build an RX-7 that represents the true Rotary Powered RX-7 FD."
Do you have a unique story behind the car or build?
CHRISTOPHER: "None of it was sunshine and rainbows to start. Within 4 months of purchasing it, the engine blew! The infamous apex seal had failed me. At this point, I was faced with having to commit to a full rebuild as well as replacing half the engine with new parts. I decided to bite the bullet and got a brand new 13B motor. Once I pulled the old engine out, i knew i couldn’t just install the newly built motor in such a beat up engine bay/car. The car was originally Black. I stripped it down to the bare metal and completely repainted it to my liking. Like a fresh canvas.
I Drove it from Florida to NYC and Back to attend and be part of the biggest rx7 event in the USA. 7sday 2018
It was pictured and noticed on a Speedhunters 7sday article on their website.
It's also been featured in a Krispy Video. It's really made its mark as The Fire Breathing RX7."
I Drove it from Florida to NYC and Back to attend and be part of the biggest rx7 event in the USA. 7sday 2018
It was pictured and noticed on a Speedhunters 7sday article on their website.
It's also been featured in a Krispy Video. It's really made its mark as The Fire Breathing RX7."
What are your future plans for the car?
CHRISTOPHER: "I plan to add more Carbon Fiber addons, vented Seibon Hood painted same as car but with carbon vents. I'm daydreaming about SSR TF1 or SPX Wheels and AirLift Management. Car will be getting a fresh rebuild ), more 2 step and an exterior fresh paint (same color, more pearl). Overall I'm very happy With the cars power and reliability."
Is there anything you would have done differently if you could go back?
CHRISTOPHER: "If I could do it again. I would do nothing differently on my second RX7 .gold_digger_7."
Shoutouts
Precision Autoworks
Team Regiment Zero
KILO Racing
Hittn' Skins
REW JDM Imports
Team Regiment Zero
KILO Racing
Hittn' Skins
REW JDM Imports
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PHOTOS BY CHRIS STRADER
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