The Rocketeer

[PHEOX]

I'm absolutely in love with this thing. The FD3S is the car that got me into cars playing Gran Turismo 2 when I was little little little. I will own one someday, maybe 10-year goal. Clean '99 will be legally importable in 2024.
We do need to talk about your damn hands though! You should be 9-3 at all times. When you shift, left hand stays at 9:00, right hand straight back after shift, sometimes banging redline is okay on course too if it's necessary. From what I've been taught by local Nats SCCA guys and some books is that your hands should stay 9-3 (insert Saab joke) unless shifting or in a hairpin. Otherwise you are putting in too much input and being slower as a result. It made me smoother, quicker and significantly more consistent so just passing on the knowledge. Car sounds amazeballs.

[mini_fd]

@pheox thank you for the compliments and advice. I'll apply what you said and run it in my mind before I start.

I am thought too tall for my car to sit properly upright. Mayne if I get a new tan racing seat, it'll improve my posture and comfort.

[mini_fd]

I noticed this buildup around the ac line...


20150104_175513 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


20150104_175414 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


not ssure where this mess is coming from...


20150104_175253 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

I also have a power steering leak from one of the rubber hoses. I'm not sure if the hardline is leaking but the car is going in to Mazda Tuesday or Wednesday because I also have a small coolant leak I couldn't find.

[richterat83]

Love this thread! Can't wait to check it out in person and photo sesh

[mini_fd]

You and me both. It'll look great

The car is getting a complete sequential system service;

Update the crankcase and turbo vent breather system

by passing the warm up system "Florida is warm already" and fuel regulator switch

Fit sequential control system with HD hose and install over boost safety circuit

calibrating system actuators

tune up: plugs,wires,fuelfilter, servicing ignition system, fuel system, airfilter, tune and adjust for optimum performance and longevity

Install thermostat, fan switch, replace turbo cooling hoses, flushing system, pressure check cooling system, service cooling fan relays, update central system, verify proper operation

185f fan switch

Green engine sensor temp


Cold air induction system with ICD cover kit, dual K&N filters and "V" duct inlet system off road use

Cool power kit, twin turbo 20ft. Woven thermal barrier

fully isolated shifter short stroke

Pulleykit, alternator and water pump belt

[etikoner]

I'm sure that's not going to be cheap, but it's worth it in the long run!

[mini_fd]

It's not at all. And I still haven't replaced worn out bushings...but the motor is more important to me at this time.

[mini_fd]

I'm looking into buying a racing seat for myself when I autocross. I have never bought a seat to fit my personal measurements. I looked on the seat thread but it just progressed me to ask in my thread what is suggested from experience.

I'm looking for a seat that sits a couple inches lower then stock.

I'm 6'0 with a helmet pushing 6'2

I have a 32 paint size waist.

I'm looking for something that is new and fia approved along with being light weight.

Preferably tan in color but won't steer me away completely if black.

So if anyone could direct me in a nice brand/seat lmk.

[mini_fd]

Everything got done. Emissions have been removed and this car is only breathing in fresh air.


DSC04449 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr



20150117_101650_Richtone(HDR) by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


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[SM16RMSM]

Sweet, it's coming along nicely. Wait till the RB Miata comes out to play.

[mini_fd]

DSC04841 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


DSC04878 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

[mini_fd]

Traintrack FD by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


Underneath the Bridge by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


Visited Mt. Dora this weekend and stayed at a bed and breakfast for the first time. Loved the concept and will be considering more in the future. Mt. Dora is my favorite retreat to go to right now.


DSC05784 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr


Rx-7 Mt by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

[mini_fd]

The car is going to get a paint job soon. I am going to do a S7 front end commonly known as the 99 spec oem front end. At the same time the Rx-7 Is going to have all new oem seals from mazda and Omgosh its super expensive.
Seals alone cost 1600ish along with the 10% above costs they are discounting me. Paint job is getting discounted because this is my third vehicle properly getting painted by Decaudellas. All of this because of a little bit of rust. Nonetheless, still excited.


DSC05862 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

DSC05950 by rocketeerbandit, on Flickr

[BoBo]

I love the Montego Blue FD. I might get one in the future to pair up with my Montego Blue miata LoL. The FD looks timeless in stock form.

[mini_fd]

@bobo I've been wanting to take pictures with a montego blue na for a while now.