Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 15 She Moves

ABSOLUTE MASSIVE PROGRESS, The Mazda RX7 is not only back on the ground BUT it also has a full drivetrain now. We should have an engine back in this car in a few days as well. With the drivetrain, I decided to have everything dry ice blasted. and while it did do a great job at cleaning all the old dirt off. It was not clean enough for me to want to toss it back into the car. so we are getting a little creative with cleaning this thing up!
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[@JamesBond-ip6pl]

You are determined to get the RX7 done. I’ve never seen you focus on just one project like this before. 💪💪

[@Smeedia]

Want this thing done and ready to go 🙌🔥

[@hughjanis4555]

Didn’t you hear in the vid? He’s got work piling up! He gotta move fast.

[@LucAnderson]

Now that you've done a build to this level, you'll never do a quick and cheap build on any of your own cars now 😂

[@Smeedia]

Unfortunately not 😂😂

[@YourHobbyDad]

bronze wheels looks good on white car too! can't go wrong with bronze wheels

[@Smeedia]

Debating bronze 👀 the brakes will be bronze though don’t might be too much 😅

[@YourHobbyDad]

@@Smeedia red calipers would make great contrast with white and bronze wheels

[@Project_Flat4]

Yes! I love white cars with bronze wheels, and red calipers 🔥

[@sergiopassos376]

Transmission looks like it belongs on a spaceship for nasa 😮 Fancy work as always sir

[@Smeedia]

Thanks buddy 🙌 trans came out cleannnnnn

[@MrCliffWorks]

The Mazda is looking good! Masking tip: Try using aluminum foil to mask cables, tubes, and other large crazy shapes. It's easier to install and remove. Tape the edges where you want crisp lines. Just something that I learned from watchung industrial machine painters many moons ago. Keep up the good work and love what you do!

[@Smeedia]

I’ll pick some up to keep around the shop 🙌 big brain idea right there 🔥

[@Reee_st16]

Seeing this rx-7 coming back to life is sooooooooo satisfying. KEEP IT UP TANNER.

[@Smeedia]

🙌🙌🙌 hyped to see it rolling again 🥳

[@ianmansfield8885]

Well done champ talk about dedication and patience

[@beardedmonk87]

Tanner this has become my new favorite build. Very detail oriented. I say triple chrome the Rega's.

[@Smeedia]

Definitely my favorite car I’ve built so far. Every car forward I fell like I have to do the same now 😂

[@omialmanza1900]

Never seen ice blasting before. Thanks for sharing this process. Keep at it my dude✌🏼

[@Smeedia]

Anytime my man! It’s a good way to clean old dirt and crap off 🙌

[@YvngCamelot]

"That aluminum blast is magical. It's Wizardry, Harry Potter couldn't do it himself" 😂 Your work is outstanding! Keep up the great work!

[@Smeedia]

I was not expecting it to come out so good 😅🔥

[@YvngCamelot]

@@Smeedia it'll only keep getting better

[@YvngCamelot]

@@Smeedia I have a FA20 motor in my 2016 brz that is in need of bearings, rods, pistons, gaskets. It hasn't been driving since I melted my camshaft position sensor from my turbo downpipe. The exhaust was sticking to the sensor 😑 It's been a mess😔 The motor still runs but needs some tlc. If i could send it to you to rebuild. What would you charge?

[@Jack_Ellison]

I will 100% be getting some of that Techron fuel cleaner tomorrow. Thanks bro

[@Smeedia]

Anytime! Stuff works wonders!

[@johnlexus1]

You look like scientist with all that gear! My Wrx sti pretty loud klick noise when letting of the gas, timing is good, and all exhaust bolts are good, really scratching my head.

[@Smeedia]

Where’s it sound like it’s coming from? 👀

[@ineedanasprin3172]

The transmission turned out really good! looks kleeeeeean.

[@Smeedia]

Thing looks damn near brand new 🙌

[@deonbenjamin4828]

Well done hard work pays off always front right wheel looks much nicer like that big time.

[@Smeedia]

The rs05rrs on the front do look good 😍

[@joshanderson1122]

Love the progress as always. Maybe a cross between the 2 wheels currently on. SSR GTX03 in gunmetal would look pretty solid

[@Smeedia]

The GTX03s do look 🔥😮‍💨

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Yeah, get yourself some Klotz Two Stroke Synthetic Premix w/ Techniplate. At least for initial runs to really help keep it lubed and clean. The build is looking great Tanner! (I see you forgot to assemble ppf/diff on a table and lower car onto it, but looks like it still went good for ya)

[@Smeedia]

With the pole jack and trans jack it made getting em in suuuuuper easy 🙌 stoaked with how it’s coming out 🥳

[@davidfeder2255]

I was planning on using that alumiblast stuff on my built ej25 block. Everything was hot tanked but there’s just a ton of gross oxidation on the block, so I saw this stuff and figured why not since it’s temp rated for blocks.

[@Smeedia]

Definitely give it a shot! The stuff works wonders and looks so good when done!

[@Beatcheeks89]

Tanner you inspire me to keep learning and doing things on my own!!! Loving the growth. Giving me confidence to try make on my own!!

[@Smeedia]

Definitely give stuff a try in whatever you wanna learn. Easiest way to learn is to just try 🥳

[@ratfarmers]

I love this rainy WA weather because it's great for the 4th! I'm soo excited for you and the progress you've made on the rx7! Its been giving me motivation to chip away on my junk! Let us know if you're headed to any local car shows around.

[@Smeedia]

I forgot it’s almost already July 😭 get the projects going, start chipping away at it!

[@betancourtl]

That's looking real good!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🙌🙌

[@BushidoPhoto]

I was wondering why you had hearing protection on. lol I used to deal with large amounts of dry ice in the military shipping all sorts of stuff from food, blood or diseases. You can die from lack of oxygen if you are in an enclosed space. I often got light headed and got a headache when working with the nitrogen off gassing for hours.

[@Smeedia]

I’ve seen that happen to some proper 🥲 def need a well vented area if dealing with large amounts of it

[@andrewharris7868]

This build it going to be a show piece ❤❤❤ 24:45

[@Smeedia]

Things suuuuuuper clean 😮‍💨🔥

[@kevind_53]

It's off the lift🥳 🚗💥💨🔥

[@Smeedia]

She rolls again 🥳

[@jptothetree]

Yo man, this shit is looking amazing 🤘 I agree with you about the wheels--those Regas feel like not the right move for this particular build! Looking forward to seeing what you end up with.

[@Smeedia]

They look good but the color def ain’t it 😅

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Check out Rays 21A Spec SR or CE98. I think either of those could pop with the line and curvature combination, even in bronze.

[@Smeedia]

I was debating maybe some Advans or 3 piece options as well 👀

[@GavinKipi]

I’m loving this build series!

[@Smeedia]

🫡🙌🥳

[@RoyPerez]

the dark wheels the best choice

[@Smeedia]

They add a better contrast to the car 👌

[@drprince89]

Dark Bronze wheels are calling your name sir

[@Smeedia]

Playing in photoshop with some color ideas 👀

[@rossgarcia3112]

Man it’s looking nice. Go gun metal wheel color or bronze color match parts in the engine bay

[@Smeedia]

Gunmetal or graphite might be the play on this one 🔥👀

[@iamchrisdammit]

Gold wheels. It already has Subaru paint job and bronze accent in the engine bay. Te37s!

[@Smeedia]

I may powder coat these wheels 😅 not too sure yet lol

[@TrippleThreat03]

Hey Tanner, I love the way when something goes wrong you keep a great attitude. But I wanted to point out that I think your brake rotors are directional, I could possibly be wrong but that’s just a thought

[@Smeedia]

I’ll double check em, they may be. I did just toss em in for now 😅

[@Telesko]

Man that looks MINTY! I love how those parts turned out. I can't wait to see you do this with that 2.5rs 👌 My STI blew up and sat for a full year, I used that techron stuff and it ran perfectly even with a gross old fuel system so it must be decent.

[@Smeedia]

The driveline came out WAY better than I thought they would 🙌 the 2.5rs will be a fun one. Tons of goodies coming for it 🥳 the Techron stuff works wonders 🔥

[@andrewharris7868]

0:03 meanwhile in California our forecast is measured in 🔥. Not ☀️ but🔥

[@Smeedia]

Lmao literal fire 😂😅

[@andrewharris7868]

@@Smeedia I'll send you a screenshot 😆

[@subaruxv19]

front wheels look modern rear wheels look classic. idk which i like better amazing build so far can't wait to see it run

[@Smeedia]

I’m not opposed to either. But whatever we go with needs to be powder coated 😅

[@olympia_riverwin1304]

Hi I'm uk and more into Scoobys but love watching the rx7 build

[@Smeedia]

Appreciate the support my man and I feel it. I love em both 🙌🥳

[@olympia_riverwin1304]

@@Smeedia keep up the great work always looking forward to seeing it

[@CruelUnknown]

Great video for some Sunday Motivation. I also thought the white wheels looked good, but seeing it outside, Maybe a darker rim wouldn't be bad. Maybe Bronzeish like the engine color scheme?

[@Smeedia]

I’m thinking the same thing 👀 probably will have the wheels powder coated soon 😅

[@tommanning7337]

Ohhhh man, I’m really liking that white!!!!! 😎👍🏻👍🏻

[@Smeedia]

TOMMMM!!!!!!

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

Dude I was right in the middle of washing my subie parts right. I get boiling water dawn dish soap. Put my parts in, take one swipe with the wire brush… wife is like your baby needs a diaper change#2 haha. Well I was interrupted for 3 days and did nothing to the parts. After I had time I pulled the alu parts to clean and when I pulled them out of the dawn dish soap water they looked brand new. I was shocked.

[@Smeedia]

Might have to give that a try 😅

[@terrytekify]

I know the white wheels were a bit much on a white car, but what about bronze? White on bronze is a pretty neat color combo no lie.

[@Smeedia]

Thinking we will powder coat em or get a different set 😅

[@rawj1213]

You're a freakin beast Tanner! Been loving this series a ton!

[@Smeedia]

Hyped to see it finally taking shape again 🥳🥳

[@daveb920]

Looks so good bro!!! Super jealous! Love the white!

[@Smeedia]

Thank you 🙌 big hyped in how things are coming out 🎉

[@daveb920]

@@Smeedia you should be super proud of everything that you’ve accomplished! Not only venturing into the unknown, but learning new skills along the way that you can apply to everything else’s priceless! And not to mention teaching this old, salty dog, a couple new tricks

[@Daniel-vf5oc]

So SICK!!!

[@Smeedia]

🙌🙌🙌

[@Borp56]

Put some bronze 57DRs on there 🤝🏼

[@Smeedia]

Drs would look good , kinda leaning towards some advans though 👀

[@InstantGentlemen]

Dude….Dude! Doooooooooood!!!!!! Chee looks so good 🤩

[@Smeedia]

Thing is looking brand new 😍

[@jamiesmith9621]

Rx7 for the win

[@Smeedia]

🙌🙌🙌

[@travisquire3386]

Bronze wheels for the accent color. Will set off the black bronze in the engine bay 🔥

[@Smeedia]

Brake calipers will be bronze, think it might be too much? 👀

[@travisquire3386]

@@Smeedia Yea might clash, unless the calipers are white 🤔

[@Farrell488]

Gold wheels or bronze to match the housings and turbo👌

[@Smeedia]

Bronze is what I’m leaning toward I think 👀

[@jakegackle7398]

Dry Ice Blasting is just like any other service. Some places simply do it better than others. I, personally, haven't used it. However. I've known some folks that have with mixed results. Some places did great, and some places didn't. It is what it is.

[@lukemfross5533]

Gotta match the wheels to that turbo bronze!

[@Smeedia]

The brakes will be the same bronze, that might be too much 😅

[@lukemfross5533]

@@Smeedia oh yeah probably too much!

[@da9pauly]

I like the front rims better than the white masters turbo looks sick 😷

[@Smeedia]

I’m right there with you right nown😅

[@MrTorres6418]

Some gold or bronze wheels would look sick.

[@Smeedia]

Kinda leaning towards polished 👀 we’re doing the brake calipers in bronze also 😅

[@GlobalGamersCommunit]

Smeedia UPLOAD

[@Smeedia]

🙌🫡🙌🫡

[@jessehickle7370]

You should just use that aluminum blast on the motor instead of stacking Oreos with different colors. I personally think the motors look cheesy when they do that.

[@Smeedia]

I love the two tone look on the engines 😅 gives em a nice contrast IMO 👀 plus Mazda did em factory two tone 😅

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

I highly doubt that anyone will be able to even look at that rear diff with how low the car is haha

[@Smeedia]

But we will all know it’s clean af 😅

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

@@Smeedia dude it’s like the cleanest rx7 ever now. Eat off every surface.

[@cd5sircoupe]

As someone that used to maintain a website dedicated to car parts, yeah having an accurate description is key. I used to hate it when certain vendors gave you literally nothing to work with. Like what the fuck am I supposed to do with this? And you expect sales with no information about the part? C'mon. But yeah, I was always pushing to get more information on our descriptions, cause quite frankly most of our customers were retarded. I did wind up reducing the amount of returns and whatnot though because of my diligence.

[@Smeedia]

Like at minimum just out of a part will or will not work without having to buy other stuff. 💀 I get there’s a ton of parts but def a frustrating thing

[@cd5sircoupe]

@@Smeedia The worst part was that we did about 5 different main car lines that shared some parts across the different chassis, so there was cross compatibility to worry about as well. And being it was the "period correct" crowd, that was a pain in the ass.

[@liamnokes2287]

Brother she looking beautiful. Why not go a wheel with that same bronze you’re using on the face then even a chrome lip would look classy. Keep doing your thing

[@Smeedia]

Doing the brakes the same bronze, feel like it would be too much with bronze brakes and bronze wheels 🧐 kinda feeling some polished wheels

[@liamnokes2287]

@@Smeedia yeahhhh that’s the way. That will look sweet. Subtle but unique and classy. Look forward to seeing it come together. You’re seriously such an inspiration and give motivation to go that extra mile. Thankyou

[@mithulbinny9551]

Hey ,i already have a protune in my wrx,i was wondering if i can change my bov to a diverter valve without a tune Thanks

[@michaelstevens5527]

I feel like Work M8R wheels match the curves or the fds nicely

[@Smeedia]

Just looked em up, those look similar to the wheels I got for the 911 😅

[@100cotton0]

Front wheels definitely look better than what's on the rear. Also it kind of looks like a ute without the hatch haha.

[@Smeedia]

The white wheels feels like too much white 😅

[@josephmatuszak3855]

Yeah buddy, when you change arms that/knuckles that have drift capatibility/capacity ... there will be a series of changes, but different ball joints, to longer or different shaped tie rods, alter brake line routing, etc... --If you do go that route... contact a professional first, or your life will be hell. It's easy to make a car feel bad by throwing suspension parts at it when you are changing geometry.

[@Smeedia]

The issue is parts availability, you absolutely cannot buy a new OE Style front left lower control arm anywhere. They have the right side everywhere. But for some reason you cannot get a left. Figured the next best thing would be after market arms. But nope 😂

[@FADWC]

Wait wasn't the 2.5 rs red? What did I miss? Stoked for a 2.5 rs on the channel either way 🤙 matching the wheels with the bronze color on the turbo would be 👌

[@Smeedia]

The red one blew up 😅 the brakes will be bronze though. Might bee too much ascent. Kinda thinking polished wheels?

[@FADWC]

@@Smeedia rip red 2.5 rs 🙏hello white... Ish.. one 🤙 and personally polished wheels look good on most especially white 👌

[@mohammada3473]

Upgrading fuel lines / rails necessary when going flex fuel on a sti with stock DP/Stock turbo? (1050x injectors )

[@Smeedia]

Not needed but always suggested

[@markgeletzke6328]

From certain angles and no back deck lid it has a pick up look to it.

[@Smeedia]

It’s a Mazda Ute now 😂

[@arthurdouglass4672]

Do the Sakebomb RZ wheels in bronze/gold!

[@razzor4708]

Dry ice blasting is something Sarah-n-Tuned doing all the time. You can check her restoration projects. She also a Subaru and Toyota fan

[@Smeedia]

The blasting seemed a little lackluster for what I was expecting 😅

[@blastgamer3511]

For a second there I thought it was a gaming headset 🤣🤣

[@Smeedia]

Lmao they’ve look like it 😂

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

Ya June in Oregon and it’s raining. Where is summer

[@Smeedia]

Weather be wild up here 😅

[@joshchaides]

🔥

[@Smeedia]

🔥🙌

[@Hakiri27]

Wasnt expecting a video at this time 👀

[@Smeedia]

Was supposed to go out last night but was running behind. Figured why not Sunday morning 😅

[@thesavage4552]

Looks incredible! The slavery was worth it!! Gotta go burnt bronze for the rims to match the turbo and engine!!!

[@Smeedia]

I’m doing the brakes bronze though 👀 leaning towards some polished wheels 👀

[@Hakiri27]

Wish you still posted the songs you use, i go back to your old videos to hunt down songs XD

[@Smeedia]

I swapped to paying for a service for copyright audios, the site is called epidemic sounds if you ever wanna dig around their library 🫡

[@steeveamedee5021]

1 word bros awseome 🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

[@Smeedia]

🥳🥳🥳

[@carsonj4031]

I wonder how some darker silver wheels would look.

[@Smeedia]

Yooooo silver might be the play 👀

[@twentyonenix8386]

Wilderman mechanic goes insane building an rx7 pt 15

[@Smeedia]

😈😈😈

[@jredmartinz]

Blue te's or black three piece work wheels with gold hardware

[@Smeedia]

Ohhh some polished 3 pieces would be 🔥

[@sk8mike_1]

wild take but put some work Meister on it!

[@Smeedia]

I was debating this 👀

[@sonnyrico]

Is there a way to do gold zinc coating at home?

[@Smeedia]

Yes you can, there are some special chemicals you can order to do it

[@jform8147]

I know, I know, I know. I just can’t get over the front bumper man

[@Smeedia]

I promise once it’s all done it won’t be that bad 😅

[@Tray_0123]

I’m a fan of the darker wheels

[@Smeedia]

Same, I might have the regamasters powder coated 😅

[@luislopez995]

BRONZE WHEELS 🛞!!!!!!!!

[@Smeedia]

Bronze wheels would look 🔥 might powder coat em 😅

[@colin8449]

yo dog what fuel injector/system cleaner do you use, i’ve been trying to go back in the videos to find it but i cant

[@Beatcheeks89]

Has anyone successfully added the limited recaros in a premium wrx?? There has to be adapters since it was a dealer option. Anyone has any advice please lmk.

[@Beatcheeks89]

I have the seats on the way!!

[@Smeedia]

They have! I’ve seen a couple with the swap done 👀

[@flcl41028]

Did you at least use your avant discount with cryomode?

[@Smeedia]

I did not, I didn’t know they had a discount code 🥲

[@Soobas]

get a bumper without the front plate mount!

[@Smeedia]

Wait until you see the final vision 🥲😭

[@670cars8]

I’d powder coat the face of some 3pc wheels the brone you used on the turbo with some polished lips

[@Smeedia]

Ohhhhhh I actually love this idea 👀

[@billm2401]

bronze 👌

[@Smeedia]

🫡🫡

[@NeoAndersonReloaded]

Bronze black🎉🎉😊

[@Smeedia]

Like 3 piece? 👀

[@iancamillo5820]

First comment! Hey I always wanted to ask about the SRT4 you used to have in your garage?? What happened to it? Was it yours? I just got one a few months back and always wished you had content on them lol

[@Smeedia]

It was Matt’s Car, poor things been sitting for like 12 years now 😅.

[@iancamillo5820]

@Smeedia oh man, mine is all back just like his. Is the motor blown? Matt should start making videos on getting that car up and running. My buddy has an srt4 also that would be interested

[@iancamillo5820]

@Smeedia or maybe if you ever find one for a good deal when you have time and space you could check an srt4 out too. I'm actually very impressed with it even in stock form

[@Smeedia]

@@iancamillo5820his is a built engine, built trans. Should do around 700whp if it gets put back together. They’re gnarly little 🚗

[@iancamillo5820]

@Smeedia that's insane. Yea I love this car. Nice to swap between the 17 WRX to the 05 SRT for work. You never see the SRTs around so makes it alittle bit cooler

[@william-ezekielverduzco5163]

Going to subiefest in calif?

[@DirtyBond]

What camera do you use, to film your videos? Is it a gopro ?

[@Smeedia]

Canon EOS R5 🫡

[@DirtyBond]

@@Smeedia ohh wow thats expensive, and I assumed GoPro 🤦🏽‍♂️ how offensive 😂. Shows I know nothing about cameras😅 I guess I just wished it was a GoPro because that’s more in my price range 😅

[@Smeedia]

check out the insta 360 go! That’s my on the go and head mount camera and I absolutely LOVE IT!

[@ryanjohnson8581]

What happened to red Impreza 2.5 you had ?

[@Smeedia]

It blew up lol

[@ryanjohnson8581]

@@Smeediayou sold it for that white one? Or that’s the same car ?

[@Smeedia]

@@ryanjohnson8581I have a black one now in my overflow unit. The white one is one I’m doing for a customer. 05 STI Swap going into it 🫡

[@drkangel1134]

Then why not bronze wheel?

[@Smeedia]

The brakes will be bronze, feel like that might be a bit much 😅

[@josephmatuszak3855]

I think that if you get wheels with a polished outer rim and either satin black or gunmetal centers... that would give a pretty trick depth as well as helping highlight all the underbody work ya put in.

[@Smeedia]

I might have the wheels powder coated a different color, or may snag something else 😅

[@chads7796]

Hot damn that bronze powder coat is TiTS!

[@masonmirante1538]

Where’s the 2jz😢

[@danylovarshavsky7639]

replace that fd diff with a ford 8.8

[@talmonclear7502]

Hear me out... bronze wheels

[@Smeedia]

That’s what I’m leaning towards 👀

[@user-nf3oq2ge3g]

Next episode is tannar buying a used oven for the shop and ceracoating his parts haha.

[@Smeedia]

I already have one 👀 need a bigger one 😂

[@DJ_Driven]

Whoever did that dry ice blasting for you needs to be retrained. Looks like amateur hour and no attention to detail. Good thing you came through with the old school elbow grease and paint looks 10 out of 10!

[@Smeedia]

Little bit of elbow grease and we got it looking mint 🙌

[@fidelj3025]

Bronze wheels man!

[@Smeedia]

Brake calipers will be bronze, might be too much? 👀