Her name was Candy
She was a spicy redhead with a strong heart. In dire need of care before her next outing. Don’t mind her latest grey styling.
The body of a sexy RX-7 FD with America v8 powering the rear wheels. Cam brought her to me for much needed maintenance. This started with an adventure just getting the car into my garage. Enlisting the grunt of my trusty green miata to save on leg day muscles.
Yup race car sitting for a few years has flat tires. Miata and its tiny pump to the rescue. Also race wagon carrying fuel jugs.
Documenting the Before State
Really in pretty good shape. Should just need a cleanup and fluid flush. But non-the-less I’ll capture its current condition.
Todo List
Repair the splitter
Engine Oil - 5w-30 Mobile One many many quarts
Transmission Fluid [Quaife] - recommended FuchsTitan SYN5 75W90
Differential Fluid [Ford 8.8 IRS] - 75W-80 w/friction modifier
Radiator Fluid aka Coolant - Deadly Di-Hydrogen Monoxide.
Fix Driver’s door release cable (new wire and ferrules)
Better foot traction via grip-tape below pedals
General nut and bolt
Flush Brake Fluid - Motul 660
Clean various filters - K&N treatment
Measure brake pad thickness - should be good, but need reference
New driver harnesses - 6 point
Replace Driver Window Net - Racequip 18”x18'“
Service fire bottle - ESS
Kill switch key tether
New brake fluid cap
Planning this to be a quick effort as I’m eagerly awaiting my Ultima RS. It is still on a damn boat near the UK.
