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 […]

I didn’t get a chance to throw this post up earlier due to July 4th and the fact that I’m now in Las Vegas, but last Sunday I went on a long-awaited drive with my buddy George and his NSX. I know I’m bad with actually driving my car because I’ve been able to consistently […]

This past weekend, I met up with the homie Albert who dusted off his camera gear and hooked it up with an awesome set of photos. He also maintains a blog about his life and uniquely envisioned 240sx build here: unknown/tangent Make sure to check it out, his car is nearing the final phases and will […]

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 […]

Going back a few years, seeing a swapped RX-7 would have created feelings of awe and curiosity. Now, the cards have flipped and there are actually more V8 powered RX7s on the road in the Bay Area than there are rotary powered ones. Interesting, indeed. I think the strong surge of people pushing forward with […]

The Project Kics R40 lug nuts have been my tried and true go-tos for years. While ordering a few parts from Japan, I figured I’d try out the new Iconix versions and added them into the proverbial shopping bag. Everyone has ricer tendencies that can be unsurfaced if you probe hard enough. One of my […]

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 Sparco Ring steering wheel‘s design and shape fit the bill excellently, however, my needs grew out of its 330mm diameter. Over time, I started to feel that the relatively small size of the wheel no longer suited the nature of the car. And on the other hand, from my experiences with the ’99 Nardi […]

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 […]

With little else left to do on the RX-7, I’m finally taking a step back and slowing down the pace. I fear if I continue to plummet headlong at my usual pace, I will end up overstepping and upgrading what doesn’t need to be touched. Now, in my times of leisure, I have assumed the […]

I caught word of a small get together at the San Leandro Marina and decided to roll through with a few buddies in the AM. I cherish the extra sleeping hours I can potentially get on weekends, so it’s rare for me to wake up “early” for something car related, especially a parking lot shindig […]

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 […]