1992 Mazda RX7 Type-R

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No problem. In even better news, she's now road-legal again! She's also had a quick polish and frankly I can't wait to drive her home, crack open a beer and just sit and look at her.

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Is that what they are? To be honest I always thought they were East-Bear, but they came on the car from Japan so I've never actually known!

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This is probably the time to admit that I actually prefer the OE mirrors!

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Gave her a quick wash and took some photos around the corner. Happy to say she's bedding-in fine - sounds amazing!









Still need to clean some bits up and sort a few snags. Then I'll throw some fuel in her and get some proper photos!

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Cheers guys. Pleased to report she's bedding-in wonderfully!

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I'd love a GT86 as a daily to be honest, I love the interior!

Couple more pics:





Also had a little play around in Photoshop to see whether I prefer the look without the front plate. I actually like both...

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Blanchimont said:

Also, any plans for new wheels? I think some BBS CHR's will finish it off!

I'm not sure, the OE Enkeis have really grown on me and they're nice and light. All the wheels I seem to like are cheap cast wheels, maybe I have no taste! Really like the look (and price) of JR18s at the moment, but will at least wait until these new tyres are dead.

[quote]14? And the rest! Or does that just refer to the revised bumper spec?

You're right, as a '92 car she's 24 years old! The revised-bumper is 99-onwards, mine is simply a copy as I don't think I could afford a real one from Mazda.

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Now's the time to buy another!

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Cheers guys! Camera is a Nikon D800. Hoping to find the time this weekend to shoot the car properly and also hoping to get it in the studio soon as well.

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Quick pic of both my cars from my phone this aft. Really happy with both of these at the moment! Engine is settling in nicely on the RX and a new set of tyres has transformed the little postman pat wagon.

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Headed out on to the moors with a friend...

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Excuse the blue-steel look, I'm actually just trying to figure out if the camera is working or not Going to give this another go at night I think and do a proper job of it.

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Finally got the car in the studio - quick teaser!

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Trying to get the dog to pose with the car...it's hard work!

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Cheers guys!

I've always loved the 99-spec front. I think the earlier-spec bumper looks great on a lowered car, but somehow just looks dated at normal ride-height.

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I've got to admit I've never really looked at the side-repeaters and thought anything of them, but not sure they fit in now with the clear lenses on the bumper. Thanks for the tip about Probe ones!

Had a play with one of the studio shots today - unfortunately haven't really found the time between jobs to work on my own stuff. Should look nice printed on metal in the garage though hopefully.

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Thanks chaps!

Put around 850km on the new engine. For all intents and purposes it probably is run in by now, but with the Apexi PFC still away being repaired I darent push it hard yet.

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Cheers folks. Been too busy to get round to editing this studio set, here's another basic shot for now:

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Thanks guys. Lighting is dead-easy on this - two studio heads fired at the walls and floating-roof.

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Sorry yes, should have mentioned! I'm partnering up with a studio to do automotive shoots so I used my car as a bit of a practice session. Here's a quick BTS, though set-up for a different shot. As you can see, I don't use a lot of kit. In fact I prefer using one-light and compositing the frames together.