Driving the Legendary Drift RX-7 for the First Time in YEARS

So I'm finally ready to build my FD3S and I thought what better place to start than the company who won 4 Championship races with an FD and based their R&D program off that very platform in their prime?! So I went with A'PEXi! I hope you enjoy the ride.
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[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Fun fact: A’PEXi use to make turbos and manifolds, and pretty much full kits for the FD3S, and although we couldn’t see everything in detail, it’s safe to say that’s all original A’PEXI stuff on that car

[@ioriOki]

It's funny you say that, If this video does well enough, I'll be able to do an in-depth review and drive Doug Demuro/That Dude in Blue style, so please like and thank you for the comment!

[@therealpodge]

I had apexi rx6 turbine on one of my FDs and it was so quick to spool! Made 379 at 1 bar, pulled like a bike ha!! Also I have that controller in a mkii jzx100 ha!

[@jasonanderson2876]

Sick!!!! This is gunna be awesome, more FD content. “Imma bout to piss myself brother” 😂😂 oh my that garage full of JDM goodness tho🤭. Congrats…. Great seeing behind the scenes @ Apexi USA. Really liked seeing the test stand for the gauges.

[@ioriOki]

Yeah, actually the test every gauge and every part before it goes out. They're a small operation, but their attention to detail is insanely good.

[@risesmall6274]

コメント失礼します。 D1で今村さんが乗っていたAPEXのFDまだ残っていたんですね😳 まさかアメリカにあったとは…。 とても嬉しいです😂 今村さんがこの車で2003年にチャンピオンを獲った時はとても嬉しかったです。 一度でも良いので今村さんにまた乗ってもらいたいです😄 アップロードありがとうございます😄

[@Wesley_C]

Ohh yeah, this RX7 FD is a legend, love this car so much.

[@ioriOki]

I still can't believe this happened. lol

[@kongmengyang2056]

ahh... I remember that car from back in the days... and omg those old school GAINT wastegates. 😂

[@ioriOki]

It's so crazy how much times have changed. I would love to have one of those giant wastegates! lol

[@kongmengyang2056]

@@ioriOki totally, time and technology... but man think about it back then when my uncle moved shop he actually had some of those dino wastegates laying around... but sadly we just threw them out lmao. I regret not keep one now tho, it would have made a great fancy looking paper weight. Lol

[@ioriOki]

Next time hit me up before you just start throwing history away. lol

[@nicenslomo6]

Enjoyed the vid! The tour of the shop just brought back memories of the scene and all the shops back in the late 90s early 2000s.

[@ioriOki]

Awesome! Thank you! It's crazy how much a lot of places haven't changed

[@eeste1147]

Saw you on rich rebuilds and now I am your fan! Awesome video your enthusiasm is epic!

[@ioriOki]

Oh awesome! I'm glad you have you. I love doing this!

[@weidwilson3285]

❤❤❤ Oh my God! This video is exactly what I need!

[@ioriOki]

A'pexi USA is a whole vibe!

[@theblubus]

I am so happy for you! This is awesome!!! :) Onward to 10k Subs!!

[@ioriOki]

I hope. I'm patiently waiting.

[@apexvisiontv]

That FD is so 🔥. Can’t wait to see more!

[@ioriOki]

As long as this video does well, you will definitely see more.

[@brendannz93]

Just adding those tangible parts like turbo timers, and other bits & bobs really satisfies an urge when putting a car together. Every decade had its unique take on cars, and it really does feel like the 90's/Y2K was the end of that. I think that's one of the many reasons why these cars are sought after nowadays. Great video as always Iori!

[@ioriOki]

Thank you Brendan. The A'PEXi historical room definitely felt like a time capsule filled will all the cool parts and stuff that you just don't see anymore.

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Facts, every car in the early 2000’s had at least one of those small Apexi gadgets on it.

[@ioriOki]

The goal is to have cars in 2020+ have them too.

[@LOVE-VIBES-X-PROJECT-CARS]

Now this is super cool. Are you hinting at us that this might be the direction your rx7 build is heading 👀

[@ioriOki]

OoOoOoh, I don't know, BUT if you hang around, you'll see really really really soon! lol

[@justaformer11b95]

Your frankness and Ernest excitement is what makes this video great. Awesome content.

[@ioriOki]

I had to google frankness, but thank you. I try to just be myself.

[@justaformer11b95]

@@ioriOki I forget I’m getting old sometimes. It’s an older, almost antiquated term. Lol. P.s. not super relevant but, I saw that you were Kyle Mohan’s umbrella girl. I thought, “I recognize her!” So then I watched the video where you said you would be in the Mohan pits. So Lucky! You get to do all the cool stuff.

[@ioriOki]

Hanging out with Kyle was insanely cool! The guys at Mazdatrix are super nice too. I hope to hang with them again in the future.

[@Ls60ett_s30]

This is pretty dope!! You’re killing it iori!!

[@ioriOki]

Thank you. I'm doing my best! lol. There's still a twin tubro LS car I need to put on the channel.

[@Ls60ett_s30]

@@ioriOki yeah you most definitely do lol

[@marcuswynn89]

let's go iori!

[@jorgegaray851]

Love your content so genuine I like your character 😁

[@ioriOki]

Thank you. I just try to be myself.

[@RONIN1111]

Can’t wait to see the FD with Apexi goodies!

[@ioriOki]

I got some really really really good stuff.

[@jamesford3549]

Cool to see such a legendary old drift car

[@ioriOki]

I'm still shook that it's running and driving healthy.

[@glennl78]

Wow that FD is farking cool. What a legendary machine? It sounds insane. A replica build would be so sick.

[@ioriOki]

I won't be turning my car into a replica build, but if finances were different I certainly would build another one.

[@cassgrogan7367]

what a dream, your life is goals!!

[@ioriOki]

Its not all rainbows and butterflies, but there are some highlights. You're always welcome to come along!

[@warfivevy0ne454]

Masterpiece Presentation

[@ioriOki]

Thank you. It was absolutely incredible time making it.

[@Parcham79]

Yesss more rotary contenttt

[@ioriOki]

I think you're gonna love what I have scheduled for the next few weeks.

[@abelt4940]

Commenting to support and liked 😁👍

[@ioriOki]

Abel, I appreciate that more than you think!

[@looneytunez_7]

That is incredible

[@ioriOki]

It was so insane.

[@rebelguevara1]

super cool

[@ioriOki]

Thank you! I still can't believe it happened.

[@markyboycastallas2155]

🔥🔥🔥

[@BruceLyeg]

That's totally cool that you got to drive it. I'm jealous

[@ioriOki]

Hopefully I can get to interact with a few more times in the near future.

[@fiperformance1556]

Sick video!!!! Geez I wish I was able to drive that FD haha

[@ioriOki]

I was so shocked when they asked me if I wanted to drive it. lol

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Coming from the guys that drive 500+whp Subarus that’s saying a lot

[@Evmoy15]

Really cool to see some of the inner workings of A'PEXi US, but also a bit bittersweet. Some of the rooms in that shop had the vibe someone had walked out in 2009, shut off the lights and hadn't been back since. Makes you yearn for what once was, a different time from how it is now. Great video.

[@Evmoy15]

ok I actually made it to the end, smoky rotary but holy F that thing sounds amazing

[@ioriOki]

Thank you for watching all the way through. It has the vibes because there's such a small team there and as you know the industry definitely changed. As far as the rotary smoke, we had to knock some cobwebs off.

[@Evmoy15]

@@ioriOki There's nothing wrong with a smoky rotary, that's a feature and the oil smell just really adds to the rotary experience imo!

[@mistalee19]

You’re actually right. We filled for chapter 13 after the 2008 crash. Apex had to reorg and they were down to a skeleton crew. We saw it happening but still sad. Glad to see the old legend still running strong.

[@ioriOki]

@@mistalee19 After all that, it's amazing to see the brand survived. I think once the innovation picks back up, A'PEXi has a very good chance to come back stronger than they left back in the day. Hopefully we see some turbos, wastegates, and intercoolers return.

[@boxeclectic]

This was phenomenal 🎷🦕

[@ioriOki]

Thank you! It was so much fun! Next time you guys are on the west coast though, you should let me know!

[@iceboy1053]

Ah, the A'PEXi FD3S. My go-to car when I drift at Battle Gear 4 Tuned. Easy to handle, plenty of power.

[@ioriOki]

I heard it's even better in person. lol

[@cristianmarin404]

The Apexi FD is beautiful lol

[@ioriOki]

It runs beautifully too! They killed it with this one.

[@iamandresmakevin5100]

Love you 😍😍😍😍

[@yume_nago]

That’s wassup!

[@VictorHernandez-sz3eh]

Dope video !! Great to see the car rise from the dead ! Thanks for showing us the legendary Apexi !!

[@ioriOki]

Absolutely, hopefully it will be a more common fixture on the channel!

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

We can’t say dead as it never died, it just layed low for a while

[@ioriOki]

We are going to lay it not low now... if that makes sense... actually it doesn't.

[@VictorHernandez-sz3eh]

@@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403 don’t know if your trolling but it’s just a figure of speech.

[@VictorHernandez-sz3eh]

@@ioriOki yes it was layin low but now you’re going keep it not low.

[@knightsportsfc3s]

The Fffff stu stu stu stuuuu 😂 Wow, that's awesome to experience. I don't have the hand controller at all, I have the data logit from NZ. The gold is super cool and period correct 👌 There was a replica where I live a decade ago being driven around by a garage. Low af and loud af too.

[@ioriOki]

That's soo awesome! Seeing the real thing was definitely an experience let alone driving it. The sequential transmission is insane.

[@knightsportsfc3s]

@@ioriOki no wonder it was hard to drive! I imagine the clutch would be a switch on/off 😵 I'm jealous of you ✌️

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

Believe it or not, it’s pretty smooth for a triple disc sequential race car!

[@ioriOki]

Don't be jealous. It was sick though. but it was like an on/off switch. lol

[@knightsportsfc3s]

@@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403 you both got a drive!? Double jealous 😵

[@vashawj1874]

I would die waking up to that sound every morning

[@ioriOki]

well hopefully someday soon, I can. lol

[@kobeyamaminami2901]

Sugoi~

[@ioriOki]

Arigatouuu.

[@JiltedValkyrie]

リッチリビルドチャンネルでいおりさんを見て、今登録者になった！　車世界は最高だよ！ I just did my first raced my 2003 Camry in NorCal last month and currently editing that footage. I gotta check out some of that APEXi stuff. That you got to drive that JDM legend, 羨ましい！

[@ioriOki]

Hello Chanmay, チャンネル登録ありがとうございます💖　I have check out your channel as well :) I’m making more A’pexi videos this year so stay tuned!!

[@JiltedValkyrie]

@@ioriOki サンキュー!　Car culture is the best!

[@scotty305]

There are a surprising number of RX7 owners still using the A'pexi Power FC. Even though there are better standalone ECU options today, the PowerFC did a lot of things well when it was new and became really popular in the US 10-15 years ago. Most rotary tuners in the US can still support it today, even though most piston-engine tuners have moved on to other ECU brands.

[@ioriOki]

It is an old ECU and it does not have all the features of the most current ECU's, but in its time, it changed the rotary scene like no one else had before. Though its limited, if you're looking for an easy plug and play solution, the Power FC is still the best in my opinion as far as simplicity goes.

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

I was not a huge fan of the PowerFC until I started playing with the pro software. It’s quite simple in a good way

[@ioriOki]

I enjoy the software too, but I can see why people feel they need every feature of the more expensive units... even though they don't most of the time.

[@misterdude206]

RX7...the one chassis I have not messed with yet...they are soooooo good. Like this video. :)

[@ioriOki]

The prices are insane right now, but you should definitely mess with one when you get the chance. Thank you so much for the support!

[@misterdude206]

@@ioriOki shopping spree!?!?! Must be nice. Haha

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

You gotta get one

[@ioriOki]

You get an FD, You get an FD, everyone gets an FD. lol

[@misterdude206]

@@ioriOki schassis guy here. :))

[@stevewarren5386]

Sic car, I've owned and raced over 20 rotary's in the late 70-80's RX2/RX3/RX3sp/RX4/RX7. I'd like to invite you to the ARA Rally Colorado July 22-23 and give you a first hand rally experience. You won't be racing but I'll show you every aspect, introduce you to the top teams and you can even launch cars at the stage starts if you like. A good SIM buddy (xxxdasxxx) will be there too. Might even swing by Ken Blocks after the event? Cheers...

[@ioriOki]

That sounds awesome Steve. DM me on IG

[@blakerh]

Very cool to see a young woman so excited about cars!

[@ioriOki]

It has become a passion.

[@CK-ck9ut]

Sweet. It’s still running the power fc! Heh

[@ioriOki]

Everything is as it ran in the late 90's... minus the tires of course.

[@djthewafflehouseconnoisseu9403]

If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it

[@ioriOki]

Big facts, but there's nothing wrong with a little innovation.

[@Laujki]

Seeing their shelves of displays excites me like a kid in a candy store.

[@ioriOki]

Bro, same! I love all the cutaways as well! So cool!

[@leosenpai9380]

Ahh yes. This is the best sleep playlist ever. Iykyk.

[@ioriOki]

Prepare to wake up fully rejuvenated. lol

[@2011y0806]

懐かしいFD！ D1に出てた車両ですか？今村さんが乗ってた…

[@ioriOki]

そうです！現在もアメリカでドリフトイベントに出ています。

[@bennyc6694]

This car was the reason i got my FD in highschool

[@daynejoseph2366]

What exhaust was that on that S13 Coupe?

[@ioriOki]

I honestly don’t remember :(

[@TheGannoK]

My favorite car nerd. 🥺

[@ioriOki]

I will take it as a compliment. lol

[@TheGannoK]

@@ioriOki you got the brains and the best attitude 🙂

[@ioriOki]

That actually means a lot to me.

[@yanizsiswantyo8911]

dang that's Imamura Yoichi rx7 ?

[@ioriOki]

It's A'PEXi's car, but yes he did drive it through the regular season!

[@air-kei2735]

Hello Iori-san! I'm A'PEXi fun user in JPN！ What's a nice video‼️🔥🔥✨ In JAN we say 『アペックス』, but in English, do you pronounce 『エィペッキシィ』？ I want to know how you pronounce A'PEXi accurately.

[@ioriOki]

I guess people pronounce アペックス、エイぺクシィー、エイペックス、and エイペクサイ. I always pronounce アペックス or エイペックシィー

[@Colewitsometrashedits]

That shit is clean tho

[@ioriOki]

It was insane to say the least.

[@weidwilson3285]

Iori! you are amazing! very interesting video and topic! I just have a small little request😊😊 I'm sure you'll understand me)))) I'm just learning English, and it's just very convenient for me to understand you!!! please don't speed up your english speech 😅😅 in return, I promise to watch all the videos and put hearts in advance😊😊

[@ioriOki]

Thank you so much for your feedback! I will try my best to speak clear and slow for you :)

[@weidwilson3285]

@@ioriOki Infinite Gratitude🤗🤗🤗🤗

[@toussantlbisso]

I might Have to subscribe here.

[@ioriOki]

Please do! :)

[@toussantlbisso]

@@ioriOki Def ! Best part of Rich Rebuilds "show" !

[@ioriOki]

I think Joshua is the best part. He's the glue. lol

[@toussantlbisso]

@@ioriOki 🤔 He IS Thee Builder over there !

[@jasonanderson2876]

Morning

[@ioriOki]

First as usual, and I'm not surprised. Thank you so much for the support.

[@blr153289]

Very cool when businesses allow people to film what is common to them, but cool as shit to us to see.. I do want to see more!

[@ioriOki]

There are very few secrets at A'PEXi. They believe you should be able to see what you're buying and I love them for that. Plus, the team is such a vibe.

[@ctrfk8740]

Lic and proof of Insurance?

[@ioriOki]

Yoooo, chill. None of that. lol

[@djwindkind]

GIRL! You neeeeeed, no must be featured by Hoonigans Burn Yard! I will make it to my personal mission to make them contact you! 😎🤞

[@ioriOki]

I would be so down to burn down the APEX'i FD in the yard.

[@djwindkind]

@@ioriOki will do my best! (little swiss cheese sitting in cairo linking a japanese drift goddess to the proto chads of burning. 2022s not so bad after all 👏😃)

[@ioriOki]

IDK what that means, but it sounds lit.

[@djwindkind]

@@ioriOki me, a guy from switzerland, living in cairo, egypt, connecting you, a japanese drift goddess, with hoonigan, the proto chads of burning.

[@justinebebe9863]

Watashi wa anatagasuki

[@ioriOki]

arigatou gozaimasu!

[@knightsportsfc3s]

Evening

[@ioriOki]

Over here it's morning, but I appreciate your dedication! lol

[@knightsportsfc3s]

@@ioriOki 2320 here 😬 😴💤🔨

[@ioriOki]

I can start uploading earlier for you if you'd like.

[@knightsportsfc3s]

@@ioriOki keep doing what you're doing 🚀

[@justinebebe9863]

lovely you❤

[@ioriOki]

Thank you. You're so kind!

[@justinebebe9863]

thank you,ang ganda mo

[@TougeTime]

Mr-s 🐸 spotted

[@ioriOki]

There were two of them actually!

[@sgoldens24]

You ARE a kid in a candy store........at Disney Land...

[@ioriOki]

I was legit overwhelmed, but it was so neat.

[@quakov]

Its pronounced "apex" not "apexy" lol the "i" stands for international

[@ioriOki]

I'm aware, but I like to pronounce the i. It's cute.

[@justinmitiaev6411]

No dj feet smh unsubbing😔😔😔

[@ioriOki]

We can't do free feet lol