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MartijnGizmo
01-07-2006, 08:34 AM
http://www.lukelonberger.com/media/lukesfd_0001.wmv


http://www.lukelonberger.com/media/shockbobs/1125_077.jpg

Chassis: Mazda FD3S RX-7
Engine: Chevrolet LS1
Modifications: Engine/Drivetrain

* Thunder Racing Cam
* Crane Cams Valve Springs and Retainers
* Custom Ceramic Coated Headers
* Thunder Racing Tensioner
* Thunder Racing Power Steering Pulley
* Custom Adjustable Power Steering Valve
* Canton Racing Accusump
* Polished Valve Covers
* Hinson SuperCars Front Crossmember
* Hinson SuperCars Fuel System
* Hinson SuperCars Cooling System
* Hinson SuperCars Clutch System
* Spec 6-Puck Clutch
* Hinson SuperCars Driveshaft
* Weld Locd Version 4 Differential
* Corvette Engine Covers

Footwork

* Tein SuperDrift Coilovers
* Rotary Extreme Rear Toe Links
* Polished Control Arms
* SuperNow! Tie Rod Kit
* Ceramic Coated Brake Calipers
* Gram Lights 57S-Pros, 18 x 8.5 Front/18 x 10 Rear
* Falken Azenis RT-615 235/35 R18's Front/ST-115 275/35 R18's Rear

Chassis/Body

* Fully Stripped and Seam Welded Chassis
* Extra Holes Filled, Extra Studs and Brackets Removed
* Hollowed Out Doors
* Custom 8-Point Roll Cage
* C-West Body Kit
* Rotary Extreme Carbon Fiber Wing

Interior

* Sparco Steering Wheel
* Sparco Corsa Seats
* Sparco 5-Point 3" Harnesses
* Saga 60mm Gauges
* Custom Switch Panel
* CNC Hydraulic Hand Brake

Ghostbat
01-07-2006, 09:01 AM
Weird to hear that V8 rumble when you see a RX-7. Looks like it works pretty well.

extraducksauce
01-07-2006, 06:19 PM
yeah, that was prety damn bad ass. teh v8 owns the rotary on sound and mpg.

Knot
01-08-2006, 07:41 AM
Weird sound for that car, but it is nice to hear.

Thx for the video!

MartijnGizmo
01-08-2006, 11:06 AM
Weird to hear that V8 rumble when you see a RX-7. Looks like it works pretty well.

At first I only got the video, when it drove off I was like "WTF? :shock:"..... :D

RC45
01-08-2006, 01:51 PM
Some of our daily drvers sound like that ;) :P -- only we handle a lot better ;)

5vz-fe
01-08-2006, 01:54 PM
Finally a reliable RX-7 :mrgreen:

RC45
01-08-2006, 02:49 PM
Finally a reliable RX-7 :mrgreen:


And we have a winner... ;)

dutchmasterflex
01-08-2006, 02:57 PM
hmm.. kind of defeats the purpose of having an RX-7.. but then again, this is definitely one hell of a drift machine

sentra_dude
01-09-2006, 09:18 PM
Weeeird! Even when you see it you are like, there must be another car just out of frame making the V8 rumble...hahah, sweet vid, sounds great when its being rung out.

Thanks.