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Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 12
We need to get our Mazda RX7 as close to being able to roll as possible. Not only do I want to see this thing outside of the Shop again BUT, I also want the lift back. So we need to give this thing all new wheel bearings and start getting our suspension back into this car. I'd like to get the bodywork finished in the next few days and start putting some focus onto our engine and transmission. The goal of having this thing done in the next two weeks is closing in close!
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Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 11
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Getting ever so closer to getting this 1993 Mazda FD RX7 complete. We still have a TON of things to paint. So figured we would knock out everything we possibly can right now. At this point, all that is left is the Hood, Doors, Hatch, and some small bits here and there. It's insane to finally see this thing look like a car again and it's looking so good! Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect....
Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 10
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We need to clear out some more room in the shop to prep the Mazda RX7 for the rest of its paint. So anything that we have sitting around that we can throw on we need to. so let's get down and turn this thing into a car! Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect.com use code SMEEDIA Shop Eastwood Goodies glnk.io/mz0zy/smeedia / Code Smeedia10 Pressure Washer: amzn.to/3yTyIpa Engine Degreaser: amz...
Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 9 30 Days...
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is 30 days too aggressive to get this 1993 Mazda RX7 done? It might be but I'm going to do everything within my power to get this thing as close as possible! We have a ton of work ahead but I think we can do it. Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect.com use code SMEEDIA Shop Eastwood Goodies glnk.io/mz0zy/smeedia / Code Smeedia10 Tools For The Garage: Body Shop Stands: amzn.to/45dWJU3 Harnes...
Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 8 Paint Job Gone Wrong...
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For my first time painting, I'll say that it's not the best, not the worst type of situation. The amount of time you spend on prep work alone is so time-consuming to make little mistakes that can just ruin everything. Nothing that can't be fixed, Once we wet sand and polish I think the paint will come out perfect! I could be wrong though. Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect.com use code SM...
Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 7 The Cleanest FD
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Before we can really get going on getting the chassis prepped for Paint we NEED to free up some shop space, get a bigger air compressor, and set everything up. So we can finally start tossing some parts back onto the FD RX7 to get it to start to look like a car again. I will say this will be the Cleanest FD RX7 out there after we are done with it. Learn more about Techron Fuel System Cleaners h...
Expert Guide: THE Turbo Subaru Engine Rebuild Checklist
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Hope this helps with your Subaru Rebuilds! Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect.com use code SMEEDIA 08-21 STI Short Block: 10103AD020 11mm Oil Pump: 15010AA360 Oil Cooler: 21311AA120 AVCS Intake Solenoids X2: 10921AA140 AVCS LH Exhaust Solenoid: 10917AA070 AVCS RH Exhaust Solenoid: 10917AA060 AVCS RH Exhaust Solenoid Gasket:10924AA011 AVCS LH Exhaust Solenoid Gasket: 10924AA001 LH AVCS Gea...
Restoring an Abandoned Mazda RX7 EP. 6 Interior Restoration
Переглядів 10 тис.21 день тому
While the interior may not be seen once the car is back together that doesn't mean that we still won't paint it. Getting the interior done will be a HUGE Step forward for us as we can start re-assembling a lot of stuff back onto the chassis. I have been dreading the interior restoration because of how long it took to strip everything down. But for my second time painting, I couldn't be any happ...
The Perfect Size Wheel + Tire Combo for a Toyota Tacoma
Переглядів 9 тис.21 день тому
We are giving my 2017 Toyota Tacoma a little bit of love and fitting some 275/70 tires on this thing. When it came to picking out a tire size I did not want to compromise too much of the Truck's characteristics. That meant, No rubbing, no having to cut the body or frame, no smashing in fender wells etc. This way I can still use the truck day to day as my daily without worry and still take it on...
How to: Subaru EJ25 SOHC Timing Belt Replacement
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Subaru Timing belt jobs can seem confusing if you have never done them before and often times people will opt to have a shop do it for them. In this video, I will be walking you through how to change the timing components on the Single Overhead Cam EJ20/25 engines. These engines can be found in the Impreza, Outback, Forester, legacy and more. Shop Subaru Parts - www.Rallysportdirect.com use cod...
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP. 5 Painting using Subaru Colors
Переглядів 11 тис.Місяць тому
Huge steps on the 1993 Mazda RX7 today, finally getting some paint onto this car. This is my first time painting with an actual legit set up so I do not have any experience going into this. But if I can figure it out anyone can do it. we are painting the RX7 Aspen white from Subaru (Paint Code 51E). Using white should make painting a little bit easier as it is typically an easier color to paint...
Leveling my 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma the Proper Way
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Leveling your truck is a great way to improve the overall look of your Tacoma as well as to fit some larger tires under the front fenders. a lot of the leveling kits I've seen people do are spacer kits. and while they do work, you sacrifice your suspension travel limits, increase wear on other components, spring rates do not change, and more. Spacer kits are a good economical solution but can b...
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP. 4 Pro Level DIY Undercoating
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Is the underside of your project car crusty too? It's okay you're not alone. We are going to make the underside of this RX7 look better than it came from the factory and DIY all of it. This job really is not too hard to do, it is just very time-consuming to remove all of the old seam sealer, primer, and any rust. But the results once you get it all done are absolutely outstanding! Save 10% at w...
Fixing Everything Wrong with my semi clapped Porsche 911 Turbo
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It's Ture, there really is no such thing as a cheap Porshe. My 2001 Porsche 911 Turbo has decided to throw multiple ABS, PSM, and Check engine lights, the Window regulator has met its fate and the front brakes NEED to be replaced with a factory set. I will say I am rather surprised with what I found from the prior owner as a "Repair" for some electrical gremlins, I would have assumed a Porsche ...
Top 5 Quality of Life Mods; 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma
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Top 5 Quality of Life Mods; 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma
2JZ Swap Subaru WRX STI; Engine Tear Down.
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2JZ Swap Subaru WRX STI; Engine Tear Down.
My Subaru WRX STI Get's it's strongest Engine Yet.
Переглядів 27 тис.Місяць тому
My Subaru WRX STI Get's it's strongest Engine Yet.
The EJ Engine: Subaru's Crown Jewel or Overrated Relic?
Переглядів 19 тис.Місяць тому
The EJ Engine: Subaru's Crown Jewel or Overrated Relic?
A Fresh Start, Preparing the STI For a new Heart.
Переглядів 19 тис.Місяць тому
A Fresh Start, Preparing the STI For a new Heart.
6 Mistakes New Subaru Owners make when modifying their Car
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6 Mistakes New Subaru Owners make when modifying their Car
Moving away from the Subaru EG33 Engine for something different.
Переглядів 23 тис.Місяць тому
Moving away from the Subaru EG33 Engine for something different.
My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Gets a Much Needed Facelift!
Переглядів 10 тис.Місяць тому
My 3rd Gen Toyota Tacoma Gets a Much Needed Facelift!
This Is why we don't Run 50PSI Through MLS Headgaskets.
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This Is why we don't Run 50PSI Through MLS Headgaskets.
Pushing Coolant, The EG33 Subaru WRX STI is down for the count.
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Pushing Coolant, The EG33 Subaru WRX STI is down for the count.
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP. 3 Stripping the Body
Переглядів 9 тис.2 місяці тому
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP. 3 Stripping the Body
No Regrets: Why I Sold My Subaru STI For a Toyota Tacoma
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No Regrets: Why I Sold My Subaru STI For a Toyota Tacoma
I Took my Turbo H6 WRX STI to the Track and It needs more...
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I Took my Turbo H6 WRX STI to the Track and It needs more...
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP 2. A Fresh Chassis
Переглядів 10 тис.2 місяці тому
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX7 EP 2. A Fresh Chassis
Building a Forgotten Mazda RX77; EP 1. Tear Down
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Building a Forgotten Mazda RX77; EP 1. Tear Down
Finally Modifying Our MK7 VW GTI With Cobb goodies!
Переглядів 10 тис.2 місяці тому
Finally Modifying Our MK7 VW GTI With Cobb goodies!

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @jachrispyproductions2010
    @jachrispyproductions2010 12 годин тому

    A paint matched front lip I think would break up the front end

  • @TheReligiousLeft
    @TheReligiousLeft 12 годин тому

    We got that size for our 4runner. Such a nice size!

  • @Eegoor1976
    @Eegoor1976 13 годин тому

    🔥🔥🔥🔥 Keep up the great build! Patience is going to prevail for sure!

  • @bluegizmo1983
    @bluegizmo1983 14 годин тому

    I just bought a Subi that came with an Accessport in it, and the very first thing I did when I got home was ripe that POS out of the car and throw it in the closet! I prefer to be able to tune my own car and thats not possible with an Accessport.

  • @jackhanson6385
    @jackhanson6385 14 годин тому

    little late, but doesn’t the sti come stock with around 300hp? you need all that for an extra 40 hp?

  • @ardikasulistija6574
    @ardikasulistija6574 14 годин тому

    Do these tips apply to 2020 wrx?

  • @havasss
    @havasss 14 годин тому

    Definite choice!

  • @matti551
    @matti551 14 годин тому

    I'm considering buying an STi which was ej205 swapped and tuned by a very well known shop and tuner. The owner has said he is trying to get out of the Subaru game, but based on the odometer reading it's hardly been driven since the swap. I've spoken to the shop which did the swap and they were very confident that it was done correctly without corners cut and will be a reliable daily. Should I still avoid it, and if so why?

  • @havasss
    @havasss 14 годин тому

    Andy Forrest break all the records with this EG33 engine. Afaik, he was doing circuit, drag and top speed same day same season same engine. Yeah its expensive but I wouldn't move to a FA24. Put 2JZ if thats what you expect.

  • @JasonThaiKennedy
    @JasonThaiKennedy 17 годин тому

    Cold climates - Just pour a touch of something that wont freeze into the base 10-20ml, so that it helps from freezing. I empty out once a month, and when I do I just tip a bit of RV Antifreeze in there.

  • @eyeout
    @eyeout 19 годин тому

    The stages? 1. Car is stock and has rev hang. 2. You start modding and the car becomes even more fun. 3. Your DAM drops below 1.00, you have feedback knock and probably boost leak. 4. You fix it and the car is fun again. Repeat stages 3 and 4 every couple months or so. 😂

  • @allineedis1mike81
    @allineedis1mike81 19 годин тому

    One of the worst things about driving my 05 lightly modded STi was every asshole trying to bait me into a race at every light. No matter what they drove. I live in Florida so theres that. Had a civic shitbox with a kid driving and 3 chicks trying me in rush hour traffic once. He'd been next to me for miles between lights, revving and talking shit.. Finally I kind of faked him a little, just a little stab in second. He was so busy watching me he had to swerve over the curb to avoid the car in front of him. He still hit them. Plus he broke every suspension part and who knows what else under the car on the curb. The girls busted out laughing at him. No idea what he was thinking, teenager so probably thinking TESTOSTERONE! Even if I was down to race there was nowhere to go, rush hour. And his car..... it was like a 93 Civic Lx 4 door slammed with 4 people in it. Requisite shitty paint and straight pipe exhaust. Hopefully it was a learning eperience for him. How to get girls to laugh at you and refuse rides. About to start a quest for a 14 Sti hatch, should be fun driving 5 hours every direction to find someone's "mint stock" shitbox full of mod problems. But I know she's out there. I will find you, no matter how long, no matter how far! I will find you!

  • @societyofspeed9615
    @societyofspeed9615 19 годин тому

    What about megasquirt?

  • @psychochef05
    @psychochef05 20 годин тому

    I hear that Mazda is going to try to revamp the rotary engine. Maybe you’ll be able to get more parts support than you think! Maybe 😅

  • @allineedis1mike81
    @allineedis1mike81 20 годин тому

    About to start my search for a low mileage, stock 14 STI hatch. Had an 05 I bought new and drove for 5 years. Planned on getting the hatch when they came out but priorities changed. I live in a big city with a great dealer and tuner shop. I'll still probably end up driving 5 hours in every direction to find one. Every one I see around here is "Stanced", body kit, loudest exhaust they could find. And that's about it. They beat the crap out them for a year or 2, take all the bullshit off and sell it as a "stock" car. So in other words, wish me luck.

  • @ericmoss8344
    @ericmoss8344 День тому

    Did I miss it... or did you not put extended wheel studs in all your hubs? Noticed the old studs still in around the 6:20 minute mark while installing fresh hubs. Great job and love following along.

  • @talmonclear7502
    @talmonclear7502 День тому

    I've really been enjoying those hex lights every time you show off the paint job

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      They add a nice ascetic 🔥

  • @kgthegreatone943
    @kgthegreatone943 День тому

    So hyped

  • @LoganDay-jb5ot
    @LoganDay-jb5ot День тому

    How hard was it to pull the windsheild and did it come out in one piece? Ive got a carbon roof for my fd to replace the sunroof and thats my biggest worry

  • @ryanyob506
    @ryanyob506 День тому

    so thankful someone else had that much fun putting that stupid oily filter on!

  • @souldieselkush6758
    @souldieselkush6758 День тому

    Need help with my wrx ej255 ? I. In the SF Bay Area and don’t know what to do. Hope you can help me this? PLEASE AND THANK YOU 🙏

  • @markthompson8397
    @markthompson8397 День тому

    This skipped over the wiring for logging purposes entirely? Which is what I came looking for. Literally the entire point of fitting a wideband setup. Was a waste of time watching this when you only did half the job. If you werent going to do the whole job then you should have mentioned it at the beginning of the video. Smh

  • @terrytekify
    @terrytekify День тому

    I may have missed this point a whole while ago before the car was even disassembled but is there a reason for the brake booster delete? Wouldn't it make the car significantly harder to brake or no? I get maybe it's deleted for the brake feel, but wouldn't that mean now you'd have to slam the pedal just to gently brake the car?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Not really, it’ll have a much firmer brake pedal feel but should have to slam on it 🙏

  • @trailheadmedia5578
    @trailheadmedia5578 День тому

    Thanks for the video, you're the only one to mention the coolant lines don't matter where they get plumbed to. Even IAG doesn't mention this in their install pdf. Appreciate that! Anyhow, I broke the barb off the effing plastic Y fitting trying to get it into the original rubber hose. Guess I'll have to order a replacement to get this finished up. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

  • @Nick_Spencer
    @Nick_Spencer День тому

    142k!!!

    • @Nick_Spencer
      @Nick_Spencer День тому

      Also I believe old Megan racing parts used to be pink in certain applications.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      @@Nick_Spencerwouldn’t suprisr me, those arms are prob 10+ years old 😅

    • @Nick_Spencer
      @Nick_Spencer 14 годин тому

      @@Smeedia remember the h braces for the GD? those were pink for forever then turned to white. now there is just bright pink bay knockoffs lol

  • @mora103
    @mora103 День тому

    Stay going down hill... Forever 😅

  • @hjm552
    @hjm552 День тому

    Your doing the thing bro,your doing the things and the stuff😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      All the stuff and all the things!!!!

  • @alexandernichols3774
    @alexandernichols3774 День тому

    At this moment in time, how many hours are you in to in this part of the RX7?

  • @porterthequarter6176
    @porterthequarter6176 День тому

    i have a 2016 wrx premium and i am new to cars. my car feels like it has a powerband and it hesitates when im around 4k rpm and once it gets to abt 5k rpm it flys. how to i fix this? I am running stage 2 frn 91oct

  • @slammedsilvias6628
    @slammedsilvias6628 День тому

    Thank you man!!

  • @InstantGentlemen
    @InstantGentlemen День тому

    Dude. That satin black against all the aspen white beauty hits hard. Well done.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Thank you 🙏 looks so clean 🧽

  • @pwnzama9403
    @pwnzama9403 День тому

    T51 R dooo it

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Would sound SO good on this thing 🔥

  • @seven_sixtwo
    @seven_sixtwo День тому

    Initial D popularized the Panda Trueno, and now you're going to popularize the Panda FD lol. Car is looking more and more amazing by the day, great job so far!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Thank you 🥳 the black and white just looks so got damn good 😍

  • @danielxiong5842
    @danielxiong5842 День тому

    Keep em coming!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Will do 🫡🙌

  • @syndoxxx1665
    @syndoxxx1665 День тому

    2j content.....

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      After the FD, having two projects going at the same time gets suuuuper messy and I’ve been pushing the RX7 out for a year 😅

  • @tw1st3dw1ll7
    @tw1st3dw1ll7 День тому

    Any updates on the 2JZ?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Chillen until I finish the FD, I don’t want to be jumping between projects and easier to focus on one at a time 🙏

  • @MelancholyMadoka
    @MelancholyMadoka День тому

    Does an AOS void warranty though?

  • @gateaccess818
    @gateaccess818 2 дні тому

    god bless! i pray to have a shop of my own with a lift. small garage/jackstand gang makes this sort of work so much more tedious. love to see it! car is coming out amazing!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      The lift definitely helps, but a good set of quick jacks can also be a life saver for doing some of this stuff 🙌🫡

  • @c.j.cameron1820
    @c.j.cameron1820 2 дні тому

    11:45 stock seats with the little NOS bottles under the passenger 😅

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Lmao 😂 NOSSSSS

  • @Nultic
    @Nultic 2 дні тому

    +1 on freezing and heating bearings. Redoing my Yamah aR6 engine case bearings that was a life saver!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Try to get every advantage I can when it comes to bearings 😅🔥

  • @UltimaBlank
    @UltimaBlank 2 дні тому

    Some aluminum brightener does a decent job of bringing back that shine on pieces you don't want to or can't coat

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      I’ll snag some and give it a try 🫡

  • @ZackNakazora1
    @ZackNakazora1 2 дні тому

    Car is gonna be clean enough to eat off of. Ive been wanting to copy this level of resto-mod with my 06 wrx Tr.. Also aspen white

    • @Somber.Killer
      @Somber.Killer День тому

      Take it to Tanner 😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia День тому

      Bring it over 👀👀👀

    • @ZackNakazora1
      @ZackNakazora1 День тому

      @@Somber.Killer I would but then he'd likely keep it 😭 also I'm south east and he's north west. (I was in Bremerton for 7 years though. I kiss how easily accessible nature was.. And Canada)

  • @Quillasious
    @Quillasious 2 дні тому

    commwnt for algorithm because wjy the heck not

  • @jtothap6604
    @jtothap6604 2 дні тому

    I have a Mustang with a Gen 2 FBO Coyote running E85. Thinking about trading in for a 21 STI or a 22 or newer wrx. Baby on the way. What could made the similar experience with price and smile factors included?

  • @finflamflamharrison9265
    @finflamflamharrison9265 2 дні тому

    do you recommend modifying a Crosstrek Sport?

  • @barstri2328
    @barstri2328 2 дні тому

    I run a bead of weld on bearing race and they pop right off

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia 2 дні тому

      Going to try this next time 😅

  • @TuunedByOwen
    @TuunedByOwen 2 дні тому

    why not just go opensource

  • @fidelj3025
    @fidelj3025 2 дні тому

    Get that T51R mod on the turbo!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia 2 дні тому

      Thing would SING with a T51R mod 🔥

    • @fidelj3025
      @fidelj3025 2 дні тому

      @@Smeedia itll sing like a 1920s opera singer!

  • @jlumba81
    @jlumba81 2 дні тому

    Could have heated up the wheel bearing with the MiG welder. Weld bead can also be used as a striking point for an air hammer.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia 2 дні тому

      I’ll give that a try next time, never thought of using a mig welder to heat it up enough 😅

  • @Mobstoper
    @Mobstoper 2 дні тому

    Love the fresh look. Time well spent

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia 2 дні тому

      Will be worth it in the end 🙌