1/22/2024 0 Comments Mazda 1995 rx7The stock factory air boxes have been upgraded to open filters which free up airflow and those intoxicating turbo noises we all love. Under the hood, you'll find an upgraded HKS hard pipe kit for the intake system which is far superior to the corrugated plastic that came from the factory. Mechanically this FD remains mostly all stock. Due to its size, everything is right within arms reach and seriously does feel like a proper sports car. The small cockpit is very straight forward and very well laid out. Since these were the top of the line model they came with all of the power accessories of the era like one-touch driver's window, power locks, and mirrors. All of the power accessories are also functioning as they should along with cold A/C for the upcoming summer months. In general, both seats and the carpets are free of any notable seam splits or stains. The bolster on the drive seat does have a bit of wear from getting in and out and has been re-stitched at some point. Another spot to note is the plastic on the passenger door is broken which you can see in the photos. Luckily some of the more common problem spots are in good shape like the driver's side door pocket cover which is notorious for cracking. The most notable is the dash which has cracked along the front vent, just below the windshield. The interior has been well maintained, however, there is some sun damage collected over the years. Since it's already an aftermarket unit it makes swapping out to something more current even easier. An aftermarket Kenwood 1.5 din was added, and while the radio has limited function it does have a 3.5mm aux input. Mounted nicely in your line of sight along the A-pillar is an old school Greddy mechanical boost gauge to keep an accurate eye on boost levels. A matching carbon fiber style Lanzo shift knob round out the cockpit. The factory wheel has been replaced with a red Sparco deep dish that looks right at home. The interior remains largely untouched as well with only a few minor changes. A slick set of 17" 5zigen Inperio wheels replace the relatively drab stock ones and fit the color scheme fantastic. The body is in great shape though with hardly any door dings and routine little blemishes to note. It is one of the joys of owning a black car after all. Overall the paint shows well for its age with only minor swirl marks and clear coat scratches when you catch the light right. The same goes for the '99 side skirts which are a little more dramatic and flow better with the new front end. It has a similar look to the '99 spec bumper but has a bit more molding done to it, giving off that OEM+ vibe. The front bumper has been replaced with a M-Sports style which gives it a bit of a more aggressive and updated look. Since this car already is an icon, the styling doesn't need much help. The smaller of the two turbos would offer 10psi (.7 Bar) from 1,800 RPM until the larger of the two came online at 4,500 RPM to get you to that 8K redline. Its sequential turbo 1.3L that revved out to 8K was unlike anything on the road, and that still holds true to this day. Its stunning good looks, lightweight chassis, and powerful rotary engine make it one of the best, and most unique Japanese sports cars the world has seen to date. This one comes to us in great shape with only 60K verified miles. Finished in the quintessential Brilliant Black (PZ) none the less. Hands down one of the most instantly recognizable cars to ever roll off a Mazda assembly line, the FD RX7.
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