It's awesome to see an owner who shares the passion for RXs in a way that'll inspire generations to come. Definitely one of the finest builds I've seen and those wheels are perfect.
@justaguy53663 ай бұрын
A lot of people love these rotarys but they are just so scarce and crazy expensive in NZ anyway
@Jamie-lb7eh6 ай бұрын
I don't care what anyone says. These old RX-7s are epic to watch going down the streets. And they are like flying planes on wheels!
@Botshapa11 ай бұрын
Got one of these that’s been sitting for 20 years, I’ve recently dumped the oil and fuel for fresh stuff….. and it fired up and runs. Needs a rebuild obviously and a full resto that I will get to one day in the near future. Who said rotors aren’t reliable! This sound of this thing gets my blood pumpin👌👌👌
@emirramos9909 ай бұрын
81 RX was also my first car. This thing is spectacular!
@vernonprasad386611 ай бұрын
I don't normally leave comments, but that car makes all the right noises. The turbo, the "brap".... just amazing! Great work building such a usable car!
@goracing36939 ай бұрын
Can't wait to get my rx7 running right and built the rest of the way I want to
@Birmingham_racing11 ай бұрын
That turbo sound is beautiful
@GaryGG-b6l5 ай бұрын
Sounds awesome 💯❤️🔥😋😁
@xbgtfella11 ай бұрын
Big props to Mazda legend Alan Moffat who piloted the Pete Stuyvesant Group C RX-7. Fond memories. Made me laugh when Mazda Japan allowed Al to compete in the US as a final send off for the Car 43 legend. According to folklore Al arrives Stateside ready to rock. The US teams checked out his setup and pretty much wrote him off as a joke. One must remember the Rx lost a ton of penalty kgs as per Group C rules making it the lethal weapon it always was and pretty much had the yanks eating their words as he ran rings around the competition. Goes to show, Aussies can build world class race cars, period....
@RETMTM10 ай бұрын
I heard similar stories about the GTR program in Australia where the Japanese refused to compete against us. Hornsley and the SP FD program. Another example. You're absolutely correct.
@bruizey73196 ай бұрын
funny thing is Moffat ended up taking the car to Japan for development, It was the Japanese that showed him how to 'weapomise' the car😀
@xbigdaddy77x11 ай бұрын
Such a nice car man. You restored it to perfection.. nice job man...👍
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
The Perfect Mazda RX-7🔥
@noahcox297613 күн бұрын
The owners smile as you drive around and react to his car is so contagious! I am grinning watching you two
@oscarcuevassn95saleemzr127 ай бұрын
This out of all the rotary vids that I have having alot of respect for them but this has been ultra satisfying great quality and time involved 👌 🙌 👏 👍 definitely 🏁🏁🏁🤙😎🔥⚡️⚡️⚡️🔥🔥🔥💖
@gregmakulec30928 ай бұрын
My first new car was an 84 FB with the fuel-injected 13B engine. Nothing else like it!
@robertf952110 ай бұрын
I had the opportunity to drive a 1982 model brand new from Dallas Tx. to Roswell NM. and I pushed it the whole way and helped my father put a custom paint job on it which I found out later my sister in law (owner) hated and had repainted … if she only knew how hard I hammered that rotary motor. What a car for its time!✌️
@johnnygeorgopoulos407211 ай бұрын
Still my dream car, and like this guy, one of my first vehicles (4th I believe, first was a 65 Impala, 2nd my mom's Silvia S12 Notch I bought, 3rd was an 82 Buick Regal, and then the Series 2 GSL FB RX7) was an 83 GSL RX7, it was Havana Brown, bridged 12A, Webber's, full Racing Beat exhaust, suspension, and sway bars with Bilstein shocks, and vintage SSR Superstars.... I was 16.... and my dumbass sold it when I was 17 right after finishing the build and I lost my license for a DUI, and instead of being smart and parking it and waiting, I sold it for lawyer fees which didn't even help the case 🙄😤😖 I almost bought an FC GTU with a large street ported 13B when I was 19, and I can't remember why I didn't, but didn't 🙄 I'm now 42, and should've been bought another, FB's are my favorites (SA is the small taillight, FB is the larger ones), FD's are my second favorite.... I'll never get an FD, especially not in my favorite Competition Yellow Mica 😖 Edit: I initially wanted to say it, but I got sidetracked talking lol.... this guy's FB is literally, besides not being Havana Brown with a brown leather (like mine) gut, or black cloth, it's literally perfect, nothing I would change (maybe taking that little dangly thing off the back, never cared for those little rings lol)
@ronaldolio7610 ай бұрын
Great vid Clay, Great RX Damian. In the mid 90's, around the corner from my mate's house, there used to be a yellow one sitting on a front lawn with 600$ written on a piece of cardboard in it's front window. I was going to buy it just so i didn't have to walk from the train station to his house.When I think of some of the cars that we had and what happened to them I don't know if i should laugh or cry. I am grateful we had so much variety and there are still some around.
@Sparky_D11 ай бұрын
That is amazingly clean, especially for a 42 year old car. Awesome
@swansmeister10 ай бұрын
I'm always pretty negative on peoples builds but there is nothing I can hate on on this build goddamned.
@gopackgo420711 ай бұрын
I follow his IG already and love everything about this rx7. Love how he is keeping the more factory look, while having it be a beast under the hood.🤙🏾
@droman6087 ай бұрын
The custom wheels are a nice touch. #welldone
@boycem868610 ай бұрын
That engine bay is so much cleaner and neater than the original. My first car was an 85. Didn’t realize how cool it was in ‘96. Kinda want one again
@duanecole407311 ай бұрын
I bought a red 79 back in 86. Was my first the first car I bought myself. Loved it to death. 2 years later I bought a 83 gsl with a glass roof. These cars ar so awesome.
@joeracer3026 ай бұрын
I think these were great first cars. My first car in 98 was an 85 GSL, followed by a 79 track car, and then I built an 82 into a bit of a show/street cruiser with a Bridgeport. I still think about getting one again some day if I end up at a place with more room.
@tgracing553211 ай бұрын
Can't beat the first gens sooo much more character than the fc and fd
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
Doesn’t get any better than the original😭🙌
@Holmesson3 ай бұрын
That is one gorgeous 1st gen! I've owned a '79 12A-powered RX-7, an '85 GSL-SE, an '89 GTUs, and a '90 Turbo-II. The only generation I have yet to own is the third gen / FD3S. I absolutely WILL own one someday soon, but man.. watching this video sure brings back memories!!!
@timvanngman11 ай бұрын
Such a sick build, love it 😍
@85Rx10 ай бұрын
That is one nice Rx! I love the look of the stock wheels stretched out. Well done!
@damiendoisher781211 ай бұрын
That’s perfect. Sounds amazing. Checks so many boxes. Also, dude kind of looks like Colin Ferrel.
@bloodyfingers1on111 ай бұрын
Not over the top, just a dam nice build / set up, just need bigger stoppers. sweet 7 !
@maxrx79 ай бұрын
That's a beautiful 1st gen, kudos!! 👍
@Ricy0139 ай бұрын
Dude! Is that a glas sunroof? woaah!!
@njs4618 ай бұрын
Wheels are amazing!
@user-ig3vf9mw7p11 ай бұрын
my toxic trait is fantasizing that I could probably build an engine
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
You got this brother👌
@claudedottin131211 ай бұрын
You can do it
@phoenixrising704711 ай бұрын
Purely delusional maybe? I am capable but will I ever? So many things fall into this category unfortunately. Try and keep it real, but not lower your expectations of yourself over time so that they may be met bro.
@enriquealvarez470211 ай бұрын
Do it. My first engine failed at 5k miles, but it was due to using used parts, but it was the best learning experience. My second engine was a dream, no problems. After that, you learn what you like and how much time and money you're willing to put in.
@user-ig3vf9mw7p11 ай бұрын
@@phoenixrising7047 thanks for keeping it real
@itsmedeni00711 ай бұрын
What a beauty 👌🏼 who doesn’t love a braaaap! Nicely modded
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
Beautiful in every way🥵
@darwonboyful6 ай бұрын
One of my favourite series 1 rx7s. It's so on point. He's absolutely nailed what he's done with the wheels they suit the car perfectly.
@stephenpheonix654910 ай бұрын
Wow that’s Epic! Well done on the build! Brings back memories of my Series 2 with Series 4 Motor and my Series 4 Turbo! Loved all my 11 Rotaries!
@SzzzYT11 ай бұрын
I thought it was soul red but it was way more vibrant and brighter ❤ awesome car and rips the road
@oldrrocr9 ай бұрын
and yet there are people who ask me why I keep that old car in pristine condition... love it!😁😁😁
@shawnbartley922310 ай бұрын
The wheels smacked me in the face from the get go only indicator from the outside it might not be stock just magic well done man shit hot!
@liammurphy980610 ай бұрын
I have dreamt of making these RX7 wheels. Amazeballs.
@jayford468510 ай бұрын
As some one who has been around alot of rotaries this beauty is so clean and very well done
@nzmarco10 ай бұрын
Good to see the wheels are keeping with the age of the vehicle
@roccocaia717211 ай бұрын
Seen this car at boosttech it’s immaculate even the undercarriage when it was on the hoist,job well done to the owner
@albertoretes652010 ай бұрын
I’m from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 I love it ❤
@jamestoby255211 ай бұрын
This thing is awesome! Right where you want a street car. Top work 💪
@MrDaymien110 ай бұрын
It just makes sense . Back in the day they ripped, and if you could drive they where phenomenal.
@danielthomas152611 ай бұрын
I absolutely love the wheels. Perfect.
@browie31611 ай бұрын
Who knew Henry Rollins was getting around in a sick boosted rotary?
@AndyKotz11 ай бұрын
Gotta be one of the best early series rx7s ever
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
Definitely one of best in the world for sure!✨
@Jamie-lb7eh6 ай бұрын
Back then as a kid the RX-7s always caught my attention. They were different and something really special to watch.
@GLifemine10 ай бұрын
So clean! 😍🙌. Brings back so many men's! I was so into these in the 90's.....I owned 3 of them. But this isn't the 1st gen, it's the 2nd gen. 1st gen had different tail lights.
@defender90orkney910 ай бұрын
Na it's a first gen
@GLifemine10 ай бұрын
Google 1979 RX7 & u'll see the 1st gen 👍
@defender90orkney910 ай бұрын
@@GLifemineyou mean series 1. Series 1,2(this one) and 3 are all first gen rx7s. 2nd gen it the series 4 & 5. Series 6 to 8 is 3rd gen. Sa22c or Fb. FC. FD.
@GLifemine10 ай бұрын
@@defender90orkney9 ah is that how they classed them. My bad. Ok thnx for the info 🙏
@CrivRex10 ай бұрын
My first car, burgundy on burgundy. I miss it so much.
@richardlevy732810 ай бұрын
Luv how he refinished the rims, very clean too...🖤😎
@anthonymilton69110 ай бұрын
One of the nice first gen RX7 I've seen. Factory looks with a heap more go. Love that red, really pops!!!👍👍👍
@mitraramsaroop627510 ай бұрын
Love this rx7 1st gen ❤ watching from Trinidad and Tobago
@rlscustoms11 ай бұрын
First gen perfection right there my goodness 🔥
@nissan200210 ай бұрын
Awesome car, owners attention to detail is 👌👌👌
@AngelLopez-hc2df10 ай бұрын
What a dream car I think of owning one of these every knights.
@nbowling10trio10 ай бұрын
Love these rx7, I drove one fairly new but it was na.. I was a lot jockey back in high school😂
@maximusX_3 ай бұрын
This is really making me miss my RX7 i had this same car same color red with aftermarket 5 spoke wheels on lowering springs. it was stock but a fun little car for my highschool years
@4west711 ай бұрын
A big change from your Defender 90 ORKNEY! Love what you've done with your car mate, well done 👌👌
@89GTFoxDude10 ай бұрын
Damn that 1st gen is so nicely well done! Love the wheels on it. 🔥🙌👍
@michaelmarchei85399 ай бұрын
That’s soo tite. Good to see a survivor on this condition 😍😍
@joelrivera876310 ай бұрын
My neighbor gat next door a GSL RX -7 factory with 35..k miles grey
@addaebenn69299 ай бұрын
Fav gen Rx7
@Awz2811 ай бұрын
That car is sick asf love it
@Ravey_Davey10 ай бұрын
The perfect FB 👌 Man I wish I still had mine!
@jeffowens237711 ай бұрын
Now that's a first gen Just beautiful Love the wheels. I'm going to have to copy that.but with gsl-se wheels
@brotorheads11 ай бұрын
my man filming the dash on the ridealong, just like me in a hillclimb Evo VIII MR monster :)))
@tristanadam93511 ай бұрын
Dope car credit to the owner. love it.
@BoogalooShrymp11 ай бұрын
Immaculate, filth series 2 RX7 done right!
@ajsummerhayes463910 ай бұрын
Absolutely beautiful! Kinda like what I wanna do with mine.
@commonsense775410 ай бұрын
My brother owned one identical in nsw about ten years ago. Sold rough with a blown diff. Remember sitting sideways in the back seat to fit. Good fun lol
@MrQuantom10 ай бұрын
Back Seat ?.? lol 😂
@defender90orkney910 ай бұрын
@@MrQuantomaus/jap spec have back seats. Albeit hardly any room
@l8tapex11 ай бұрын
my 1st car . Then I started racing. lol Now I hang on to the R1
@m.b.8210 ай бұрын
Those wheels are sick. Did he get the stock s2 wheels re-barreled?
@StokesMusicStudiosOnline10 ай бұрын
Incredible
@Bazant-dm9pr11 ай бұрын
Fuck yeah Damo watta build bro 👌
@Pedroj-f5i11 ай бұрын
I need a set of those wheels, how can I order them, amazing build, love it!
@Pedroj-f5i11 ай бұрын
I wasn't kidding, I need information on how to order those 3 piece wheels for my RX2, please any information on who to contact about this, thanks.
@defender90orkney911 ай бұрын
@@Pedroj-f5iwheels are made by Wheel Mods in Rowville, Australia.
@RogerPointon11 ай бұрын
Stunning well done to the owner. All class
@daniellebret70442 ай бұрын
Easily the best RX7 I have ever seen
@MrDddscott200310 ай бұрын
amazing car and video I havent smiled and laughed this much in a long time beautiful car and great video thank you for sharing such a gem
@jessb45359 ай бұрын
2 words why you should never LS swap a rx7 Brap brap.
@series_grey_sti728111 ай бұрын
That is my dream. I have a 84 and don’t even know where to start!!!!
@juanbernier357011 ай бұрын
If you’re a big RX7 or Rotary engine Puerto Ricans are were it’s at. Orlando, FL or Puerto Rico 🇵🇷 itself there there are many of them close to this. 🎉
@mikeyortiz63065 ай бұрын
Australia also
@Joemoma5634 ай бұрын
NY nj to
@ausarac44913 ай бұрын
Super sick build!! Being that was my first car also but white. Man I wish I never sold mine. Congrats!
@NathanE80810 ай бұрын
Had one of these back in the day, plenty of fun, but fuk they are a nightmare to live with 😂 blew up after i sold it too
@joshriver7510 ай бұрын
The wheels are spectacular. I wonder what those wheels cost to have made?
@jameszougras810411 ай бұрын
What a car, great job 👏
@MikeCodere236 ай бұрын
This car is done so perfect . Great job. Thanks for sharing
@v8kompressor5511 ай бұрын
best car on your channel so far
@ClayWong11 ай бұрын
Certainly one of the best builds featured on the channel..💯 However, you won’t want to miss the next rotary coming out very soon - Touted to be also one of the best in Australia!🙈
@0815881019 ай бұрын
It looks like a brand new car, absolutely stunning! Mad respect!!
@ethangilbert893111 ай бұрын
I need those wheels! Stocks look sick just not a good size, but those are perfect
@chi2ist0pher10 ай бұрын
SA22C!!!!!
@randyledford649610 ай бұрын
Love the wheels as well ❤like the bigger ones you can get for Celica/Supra 😮
@gogetem18811 ай бұрын
EVERYONE SHOULD OWN 1 ROTARY IN there lifetime
@SENSEI817TX9 ай бұрын
Colin Farrell with an rx7
@Slayeranon11 ай бұрын
My first car was one these series 2 rx7s good old days
@lolotorrestorres763010 ай бұрын
Puerto Rico the most and fast Rotary power in the world
@pureroadster5911 ай бұрын
Awesome build, that interior is porn.
@BradMortyCollier11 ай бұрын
They make good rally cars
@garyrichey157610 ай бұрын
That's a bad ass car for sure. But you put the steering wheel on the wrong side lol.