slngsht Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 http://www.usa7s.com/forum/uploads/slngsht/rotusrevived.wmv There is SO MUCH work to be done yet, but it was nice to take her for a spin. The vid is pretty boring, other than if you're wondering if my son will make it out alive - you know with exposed exhaust on one side, exposed driveshaft on the other, and feet on loose battery. I think he enjoyed the ride. Now it's time to get started on all the "little stuff" that will make it more like an actual car. I do like the raw look of it though... a little Mad Maxish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spotcheck Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Cover the drive shaft. Mount the battery. Leave everything else as is, and scare the beejeezez out of everyone else on the road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MHKflyer52 Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hay Mazda, That is great. I know your still smiling from ear to ear. I at first though I was going to have to turn my monitor sideways to watch the vid and was relived that I did not have to due that. Are those the new mufflers as they sound good...just enough rumble to let people know something special is coming and going by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 16, 2008 Author Share Posted August 16, 2008 Martin, Yes, those are new. Moroso mufflers. they weigh 4 lbs and I'm happy with the sound so far http://www.jegs.com/i/Moroso/710/94051/10002/-1 When you look inside, they are the typical auger style muffler... about 1" or 1.5" straight through hole in the middle, and a spiral pattern on the outside. I asked my neighbors (we are all good friends) and they like the mufflers. They don't hear the car in their living rooms when i'm idling anymore :rofl: I have no idea how restrictive they are on power. won't find out anything on power stuff until a dyno session, which is not a high priority for me right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
11Budlite Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Congrats Mazda! :cheers: Keep up the good work and I hope to get a ride in the beast someday! Bruce :7drive: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gjslutz Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Mazda, everyone warns me what I’m exposing my grandson to. They are afraid he will be a speed freak like me. My son was exposed to all of that as well as teaching him acro and formation flying at an early age. My son turned out ok and is normal. Unlike you after he got his E.E. he lost his interest in cars and aircraft. Can you imagine a Honda sedan? I’m glad to see your wife like mine is supportive of your illness. With mine our agreement was I could have anything W/O a pulse. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
powderbrake Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 I am not sure which of you were screaming for joy, I later concluded it was both of you. The battery restraint system is a bit crude, but everything else is perfect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pi7ot Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Congratulations on the restoration. m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BusaLoco Posted August 17, 2008 Share Posted August 17, 2008 Great Job Mazda! ... Kinda looks like an "Atomized" 7 on Steroids! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 17, 2008 Author Share Posted August 17, 2008 I am not sure which of you were screaming for joy, I later concluded it was both of you. The battery restraint system is a bit crude, but everything else is perfect. Yeah, that's not the battery size that i'll be using. I have to go pick up an Odyssey or something similar soon. Then I can finalize the firewall and battery mount. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
7evin Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Awesome,,,,, I love it... Glad to see you rolling again... Nothing like a 7..... :shocked: close enough....:thumbs: Cheers and congrads. 7evin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Nothing like a 7 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
solder_guy Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 The battery restraint system is a bit crude ,,, Yeah .. two small feet! Rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arya Ebrahimi Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 So when do I get to drive it?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al N. Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 I love Cameron's quip...something to the effect of "Are you sure about this? The car isn't even fully built." From the mouths of babes.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 I love Cameron's quip...something to the effect of "Are you sure about this? The car isn't even fully built." From the mouths of babes.... Yeah, but right before that, he's like 'aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah YEAH!' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanG Posted August 18, 2008 Share Posted August 18, 2008 Wow, using a small child for both a battery hold down and a data collection system. Chapman would be proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slngsht Posted August 18, 2008 Author Share Posted August 18, 2008 Wow, using a small child for both a battery hold down and a data collection system. Chapman would be proud. :rofl: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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