The Rocketeer

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Today I picked up all of the RX7 has for weather stripping and the hood heat shield. I'm placing one more order for the car which will take a month to receive.
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My best time was this video at 58.8 which was a couple seconds behind a new model GTS

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Photos taken of me Autocrossing. I won't be posting pictures up on here for awhile.

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Clutch is starting to slip. Reason why I think it is, because when I'm under load wot and hitting boost, the cars rpms Rev high but I'm not physically going somewhere until the clutch gains traction and then goes. My synopsis

So I'm ordering brand new oem

Clutch master
Clutch cylinder
Pilot bearing/ seal
SS clutch line
Fork (not sure if I need it)
Exedy Clutch (hope it does well for constant autocross)
Act Prolite flywheel
Automatic transmission counterweight

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Car went to mazda today.

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The Clutch System Rebuild is under way. The Oem Slave, Oem Master, SS clutch line, And Automatic transmission Counter Weight are all waiting. Trying to get this job done before Mondays Paint job extravaganza.


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So I picked up my car yesterday and funny enough, I stalled a couple times. I love how it feels. I used to have a spec 6 puck sprung clutch with a fidanza flywheel which was very responsive and engaged harshly. Lots of people stalled that combo in my turbo Miata. But this feels fun, responsive, quick engagement, and wanting to go. The cars acceleration is amazing with the clutch and flywheel. I'm loving it.

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I have a very special box weighing 50lbs coming in from Japan tomorrow. Just in time for the paint job that's under way.

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99 spec front end new from mazda. Paint Job will take roughly 3+ weeks


I have everything but the fog lights which will come at a later date.

Bumper Bar
Bumper
Turn signal Lights/adapters
Engine Undertray
Brake Ducts
Front Lip


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[Paul B]

ugh so beautiful. Not sure which front end I like more.

Ever any thoughts about deleting the rear wiper?

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I haven't really had any thoughts about deleting it. I'd rather not since it's being brought up. It doesn't bother me. I did get a new rubber grommet for wiper so that it'll look clean with the paint.

The car is going to look nice if not nicer then this paint job.

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This is awesome!

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I received the Brake ducts for the 99 front end today. In a couple days I'll be receiving the updated badges and decals front and back.

Does anyone know where I can purchase a Front License Plate for a Non USDM Frame that is Black and White lettering reading "RX-7"

I purchased for fun actual Japanese Plates that are registered to the Rx7 vehicle class code.


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I found and purchased a JDM bumper plate for the car.