s-thetikz

I loved the **** out of this car. I dreamed of it since I was 14, and I finally acquired it many years later thanks to a user by the name of "nameless" on the forum. He "hand-picked" me after looking amongst potential buyers for this car he cared so much about- he now works at NISMO. This car is my bildungsroman, and I must part ways with it. Hopefully I can be as selective with this machine, bestowing it upon a worthy successor to take good care of this alluring vehicle. I never really got to enjoy it as I went off to the east-coast for school soon into ownership, so it essentially sat in the garage and got warmed up occasionally, only to be driven during breaks when I was back in california. In addition, I switched to a single turbo setup, and following two tunes and a dyno session at Neptune Speed, (where it made 350 WHP at 12 PSI), I had it detuned to 5 psi since the car needed a clutch and it was to serve as a daily driver. I ended up going back to Boston for my masters, which I will be done with in May, so it remains here, only warmed up to take out occasionally. It stayed for a good while in the care of Ken from Neptunespeed, who did most of the work on this car, and many can attest to his abilities on the forum.

asking 16,500 OBO


It pains me to write this so I will simply list out what I can list off the top of my head. I have spent well over my asking price on this car, going through various turbo setups and aesthetic elements.


Never been in an accident
28k on the engine

93 R1

Engine/ Management/ Suspension

RE Monster V-mount kit (largest size by rotary extreme) with Koyo Radiator ($3000)
Greddy pulleys ($100)
Supra TT pump
GT35 / T04s housing Single turbo ($1000)
Pineapple big street port engine from IL
Blitz SBC-id Color boost controller ($700)
FEED Strut bar, oil / water caps ($300)
FEED Style torque brace
Upgraded fuel injectors
Racing Beat Spark Plug Wires
Other supporting elements including proper ducting for the V-mount
Most work done by GarageRX
Custom heat wrapped HKS exhaust manifold ($500)
Authentic HKS SSQV BOV with flange insert ($100)
Turbonetics wastegate ($200)
ACT Clutch / Flywheel (very quick engine response)
custom designed downpipe
Bonez high-flow cat
Racing Beat single tip exhaust ($400)
Bilsten Yellow Shocks ($400)
Redtop Gel Battery (USA built discontinued model) ($120)
Power thick gauge wires
Always used dino oil, and two-stroke oil in the gas tank or MMO with every fill-up.
Needless to say, but always 91 octane.
Fans off 94' with 30k miles, makes no noise











Exterior:

FEED Authentic Type II R front + FEED fog lights + FEED lense covers ($2200)
FEED Authentic Fenders (has a trim for wheel well lining as opposed to none on replica) ($1500)
FEED Authentic Sideskirts ($700)
FEED Authentic Carbon Fiber Door handles ($500)
FEED Replica Carbon-Kevlar Wing
Spirit-R Gray Exterior 25G
(Recently repainted hood, fenders, and front bumper for rock chips) ($3000)
99 Spec tail lights ($250)
Pirelli P-Zeros all around 255/35/18 ($400)
Multi-coat reflective paint (one-off) VMR V710 wheels ($900)
Philips HID headlights ($200)

Interior:
Black R1 Suede interior
99' Spec JDM RX-7 Steering wheel (not Miata) ($350)
Premium (very nice!) sound system with amplifier in the back ($2000)
PFC/ Commander ($1000)
Newer OEM scuff plates
JDM Efini Floor Mats ($100)
JDM 99’ Spec Coin holder / Arm Pad ($100)
Sony headunit with auxiliary input

Recent Work:
Oil metering pump/ lines replaced
Spark plugs
Oil Change
Radiator Fans
Rotors
Completely repainted / restored interior (looks like the 94’ interior)
Cat-back system
Wheels / Tires
Vacuum lines
Repainted front half of the car with reinforced front bumper

Comes with:
Parts to go back to twin turbo setup
Extra 94’ transmission (for fifth gear grind) if picked up
Brake Booster
Miscellaneous parts


With the boost turned down, it's got much less oomph but I expect that it has preserved the integrity of the engine. Please feel free to compression test the engine. I'm sure there's a lot I haven't put so please call and ask about the car if you're interested.


Please e-mail me at eykim@fas.harvard.edu or simply call me at 617 849 2664 with any questions.
I'm sorry I have not been active on this forum in many, many years and I resurface to get rid of this beloved machine. I'm looking to sell soon, and I hope that my price reflects that. I'll be heading back east in about a week or so, and would love to hand off this enigmatic and beautiful machine to a deserving new owner.


I'm considering 16.5k OBO or cash + your cleanly modded RX-8 for consideration... please let me know!

s-thetikz

sorry about the lack of detail-oriented pictures. took some more pictures and posting some that i missed. and yes, everything is painted minus the engine bay, which i was hoping to do in the future. door jams and hatch are all painted beyond any visible areas. the paint job is meticulous and in incredible condition, as i hope can be inferred from the pictures.


BUMP + price drop...

s-thetikz

now 14.5k. need to sell this week. will also throw in tein HA coilovers (top end)

kevinrogick

I just saw your post, are you still interested in selling or trading the car?

ShinkaTeen

would you trade for a 2006 shinka edition Rx-8 ?

70k on engine has 100k mile warranty on it.

kevinrogick

The owner already sold the rx7, I spoke with him last week. He's already out of the state and the cars been sold.