While the S13 came with MCA Blue Coilovers, which ride extremely well, and a Nismo Power Brace, the previous owner did not get a chance to upgrade the suspension arms. This is where I come in. During the course of my casual searching days for the “right” coupe, one of the primary keywords I used […]

As aforementioned in this original post, the precursor and catalyst to the S13 project was the set of wheels I picked up a while back. I envisioned the rest of the car around these wheels and they essentially set the tone and theme for the build. The wheels in question are mismatched 17×9″ +35 Advan […]

In one of my orders from Japan, I picked up a used Bride Zeta II seat for the S13. And in one of my domestic orders, I picked up a new Bride FG seat rail. My plan was to only run a bucket in the driver side and keep the passenger seat stock. After removing […]

After running 2 iterations of the black on black scheme, first with the XD9s and then the RS/RZs, it was time to retire that look and move on. I wanted to go back to contrasting and neutral wheels for a timeless and balanced color way that matches the silver accents in the interior. Once the […]

While I was kicking goals and tackling the wiring work and performing other bug fixes, I admittedly overlooked and excluded 2 items that should have been on the list: optimizing the radiator hoses and fixing the back up lights. I guess I just needed a break and to drive the car for a bit, but […]

Over the course of these years, I’ve remained steadfast and withheld from adding on sideskirts. I wanted to prioritize the simplicity and natural design of the RX-7. Instead, I opted to run front and rear mudflaps, which I think are cool, somewhat ironic items for a sports car to have. Recently, as I revisited the […]

In order to run the Nardi Gara Sport, I picked up a 10mm thick billet adapter because the Rothsport Quick Release is only drilled for Sparco/Momo bolt patterns. I later decided to abandon this route altogether because I felt that the adapter would place the wheel slightly too close for my liking. My other priority […]

The titanium Mazdaspeed e-brake handle is a part that I’ve had on my wish list for years. After finally getting my hands on one, I started second guessing if I should actually install it, as I previously mentioned. My main concern was whether or not the light silver and matte finish of the titanium handle […]

Technically, I wasn’t quite 100% finished with the Miracle Cross Bar install. With the lower brace in position, the trim caps that go over the rear struts would no longer fit… without modification. Being fatigued with the endless amount of work over the past few months (and having a yearning for it all to be […]

It seems like every time I get a chance to detail the car and clean it up, month-long work cycles shortly follow and the once clean exterior is shortly rendered dusty again. I not only want to break the chain of LONG periods of dormancy, but I also want to be more active and stay […]

With my sights set firmly on replacing the roll bar and continually falling short of my needs, I realized I was being too singular in my direction and took a step back. My main goal was obviously to fix the rust that appeared on the old roll bar and obtain a replacement – but it […]

Figuring out the solution to the roll bar has undoubtedly been the trickiest and least straightforward. Initially, Samberg agreed to cover a new replacement if I return my old one, given the amount of additional work I had invested in the finish. It was a generous proposition and a best case scenario. After I removed […]