First Rips In the Abandoned LS RX7!! SO Sketchy, But Sooo Good!

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  • čas přidán 6. 09. 2024
  • We finish up the last odds and ends on the Abandoned LS Swapped FC RX7 and take it on it's first real drive, do some 1-3 gear pulls, break stuff, fix it, more rips, lots of fun, lots of sketch! Good times all around!
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  • @shanewilson9599
    @shanewilson9599 Před 4 lety +87

    “I’m kind of a tool nerd” Taylor then Hammers with his drill

    • @Matty.Hill_87
      @Matty.Hill_87 Před 4 lety +11

      The best tool for the job is the tool at hand 🤣🤣

    • @nathanielh7677
      @nathanielh7677 Před 4 lety +2

      When ya got nails, things start looking like hammers.

    • @elviscukurs2671
      @elviscukurs2671 Před 4 lety

      acctualy i didnt know Milwaukee made hammer :D

  • @crazymike401
    @crazymike401 Před 4 lety +73

    Seeing you happy is half the reason I watch videos and the other half is sandy - where that cat at

    • @chrissyaerts9821
      @chrissyaerts9821 Před 4 lety +2

      crazymike401 that’s what I’m sayin man

    • @monileowo
      @monileowo Před 4 lety +1

      @@chrissyaerts9821 Yeah, seeing Taylor getting excited about a project is really what has me invested in everything he does.

    • @chrissyaerts9821
      @chrissyaerts9821 Před 4 lety +3

      Marcus Onileowo I was talking about Sandy but yeah that too😂

  • @smokeymcdrifts5442
    @smokeymcdrifts5442 Před 4 lety +62

    and take the FC to black friday!! Bash it up after you get them stickers off it

  • @RCMAN23
    @RCMAN23 Před 4 lety +24

    I see sooooooooo many ppl struggle to coolant bleeding. Just invest in a vacuum bleeder. It takes all the air out aka (puts it in a vacuum) then u take the air off of it and u can check it to see if the pressure is dropping. Then by the flip of a switch u replace the whole system with coolant.

    • @wheeln24-79
      @wheeln24-79 Před 4 lety

      Yeah once you use one of those you never want to struggle filling a coolant system the old way again. It's a small investment in saving time and frustration.

    • @Chris-nq6cm
      @Chris-nq6cm Před 4 lety +6

      For us cheap bastards, a bleeder funnel is an okay middle ground
      basically puts the fill point higher

    • @ReignitedAuto
      @ReignitedAuto Před 4 lety

      YFN_ MARI it’s literally not worth your time to bleed the old fashioned way. These vacuum setups are pretty cheap now too.

    • @RCMAN23
      @RCMAN23 Před 4 lety

      13 motorsports exactly

  • @hashbandicoot2985
    @hashbandicoot2985 Před 4 lety +18

    I really wish you wouldn’t get rid of the Cefiro 😕 It’s leaps and bounds cooler than the Subie

    • @clutchkickpj693
      @clutchkickpj693 Před 4 lety +4

      Yea but he can't get any content from it since it's already done unless he drifts or engine swaps which both cost money. If he sells or gives away it'll give him more funds towards his fummins build.

  • @christopher7124
    @christopher7124 Před 4 lety +3

    Taylor, if you do actually read this, please get a bleeding funnel!! It fits on the radiator cap and had extensions to allow you to raise it to make it the highest point, also they're usually not too expensive

  • @realweston
    @realweston Před 4 lety +25

    Definitely should take out the FC And try your hardest to break it. 😜

  • @froman509
    @froman509 Před 4 lety +18

    FINALLY!! Definitely finish this up and take it to the event

  • @SpannMagoo
    @SpannMagoo Před 4 lety +24

    "I guess I can find an excuse to use my welder" is what I heard!

  • @lanehittle7359
    @lanehittle7359 Před 4 lety +13

    Those cobra pliers work alot better when used in the right direction! I love the new seat time stallion!

    • @musicman3x
      @musicman3x Před 4 lety +1

      Came to say this same thing

    • @rexrunner
      @rexrunner Před 4 lety

      Just like a pipe wrench

    • @GoldenT52
      @GoldenT52 Před 4 lety

      Was saying the same thing lol

    • @lanehittle7359
      @lanehittle7359 Před 4 lety

      Tells you how good those Chanel locks are!

    • @dowers44
      @dowers44 Před 4 lety

      came here to say the same thing. any type of channel locks work better in the right direction. key words they are wrong, "im not left handed!" , when corrected. hahaha

  • @BIGFOOT-ENT.
    @BIGFOOT-ENT. Před 4 lety +11

    DUDE as soon as you showed the wheel cam for the toe that thing is SO SKETCH 😂

  • @NolanDean1
    @NolanDean1 Před 4 lety +8

    Take the new project to the event! I want to see this thing ripping. it will give you fresh content and more videos with the angle and the rear suspension.

  • @Angellopez-hm6jg
    @Angellopez-hm6jg Před 4 lety +1

    It's cool seeing this thing running I used to follow the owner of this car and he struggled so much to get it to go. When he finally gave up I was bummed but glad it went to someone I can see actually finish it👍👍

  • @montago1
    @montago1 Před 4 lety +10

    Your crazy driving that car with the back tires going all over the place 😂

    • @wheeln24-79
      @wheeln24-79 Před 4 lety

      It was fine. It wouldn't come apart so there wasn't any danger. Plus he was never going very fast. I bet it still flexes half that much when it's fully tight

  • @devinbuchhorn
    @devinbuchhorn Před 4 lety +4

    "Now were freakin stunners. I am now the coolest guy in the world" Crackin me up with the sarcasm, Taylor! 🤣

  • @mhfuXmonsta
    @mhfuXmonsta Před 4 lety +2

    Pour coolant into the top coolant hose to get the coolant into the engine before filling it so the thermostat will open

  • @rustyshacklfort9508
    @rustyshacklfort9508 Před 4 lety +6

    Somebody get this man a dang drill press for god sake

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT Před 4 lety +4

    Always run out of welding gas on the weekend ALWAYS LOL

  • @Khorsathedark
    @Khorsathedark Před 4 lety +5

    I'm so in love with that car. It always has been one of my favorite body styles.

  • @cbpldc
    @cbpldc Před 4 lety +1

    Might I recommend drilling out the holes a little larger in the radiator brackets and putting a rubber grommet in there?
    Also, I'm super impressed with the amount of work you knock out in a single episode/day. You have a crazy amount of drive.

  • @ryancoughlin412
    @ryancoughlin412 Před 4 lety

    For a guy who’s all about neat and helpful tools, I am shocked you don’t have multiple funnel bucket kits laying around for easy cooling system fill-ups and bleeding. Definitely a cheap and worthwhile investment!

  • @misfitramdial1816
    @misfitramdial1816 Před 4 lety +3

    Glad you're gettingthe car to where you want it....I'm looking forward to the fummins build

  • @wwgbert
    @wwgbert Před 4 lety +2

    love to see you build this one out and get it cleaned up like you had the Z. Great thrasher with more power than the Z had.

  • @mackenziemuldoon5206
    @mackenziemuldoon5206 Před 4 lety

    Your videos are so pure, man. Just found your channel a couple of weeks ago and have been catching up on all of the projects since. Literally just in it for the pure joy of doing what you love. Keep doin what you're doin!!

  • @AbominableJoshie
    @AbominableJoshie Před 4 lety +1

    Congratulations on getting the FC to sketchy complete status! You've really turned your Miata into your trademark expo and comp car until you build a Pro Am car, so if you want to get rowdy I suggest bringing the FC. If you can figure out how to juggle two, bring two. Juggle trailers, borrow a truck for the enclosed, see if Adam is having his stacker head that way or whatever. It'll be worth it. This gives you an excuse to thrash and finish the FC in time, and the event would be amazing test and tune - but it will probably break at some point because it's completely untested. Also, if your old 350Z is going to be at that event, make sure you show off the car you traded it for hands down!

  • @flukeDC4
    @flukeDC4 Před 4 lety

    OMG people get so tired of listening to me go on about my Knipex Cobras lol... It is so validating to see you love them as much as i do. BEST tool ive bought, they have gotten me outta so many jams.

  • @rei39
    @rei39 Před 4 lety

    Great work Taylor! I love seeing this car completed and not abandoned. Just finish the rx7 and take it full send to the event. And take the instagram tag off the door, people could think it's yours.

  • @keelerracing
    @keelerracing Před 4 lety +1

    You're using those pliers backwards.... the channel lock knipex ones

  • @georgescott6879
    @georgescott6879 Před 4 lety

    It make me feel better when I see Taylor make simple mistakes like , get stuck in the car on the lift or drive with the hand brake up , I’m glad I’m not the only one 😂

  • @casonj4
    @casonj4 Před 4 lety

    Hey Taylor a really good solution for the power steering is you can run a MRS rack which is electronic so you can run it to a switch and have power steering when the car is on or off. If you read this I hope it helps

  • @jeepsterdaddy37
    @jeepsterdaddy37 Před 4 lety

    I say take the FC. I'm stoked that you're stoked about the car now! I was so glad you decided to build it.

  • @whereismysensei
    @whereismysensei Před 4 lety +8

    I’m getting rattling vibes from an old crx 😂

  • @connorgraham989
    @connorgraham989 Před 4 lety

    Some of that rear end movement is from rear steering im pretty sure. This cars came with a poor man rear steering that was done with sub frame bushings. They usually rot out and it goes sloppy. For drifting it would be very beneficial to put solid bushing and obviously fix the arms😬. So excited to see this thing driving

  • @BOOT
    @BOOT Před 4 lety

    Duplicolor engine paint sprays nice and dries fast, I started to use it for a lot of non-engine stuff.

  • @QuesoDipp
    @QuesoDipp Před 4 lety

    Really glad to see you stuck with this build, its gonna rip.

  • @zmohan69
    @zmohan69 Před 4 lety

    This keeps me motivated for my 5.3 fc rx7 build

  • @LiquidSquidYT
    @LiquidSquidYT Před 4 lety

    Hey, Taylor! There is this stuff called lizard skin it's for the inside of the vehicle. Its a spray on application Turbo Tom used it in his ls Miata I think it would be perfect for the inside of this rx7 with road nose heat soaking through the floor and aesthetics. Give it a look! :)

  • @ddevil4980
    @ddevil4980 Před 4 lety

    So happy you decided to keep working on this project! Yessssss!👍👍

  • @kelevra558
    @kelevra558 Před 4 lety

    Youre a brave man for driving that thing bud. I said holy fuck out loud when ur rear wheel popped back like it did.

  • @telecasteroil
    @telecasteroil Před 4 lety

    Super happy about this build , take the RX7 to black Friday
    !

  • @mkIIIsupras
    @mkIIIsupras Před 4 lety

    Best pliers I've used are the snap on channel locks. you could do a pull up on a rounded bolt with them if needed. haha

  • @realweston
    @realweston Před 4 lety +1

    @21:21 is the laughs of a mad scientist. 😆

  • @monileowo
    @monileowo Před 4 lety

    Seeing you get excited about your projects really keeps me invested in everything you do.

  • @scdork
    @scdork Před 4 lety

    Love the vids. For the radiator brackets, drill the radiator side holes bigger and put in some rubber grommets. The aluminum stubs on the radiator will love you for it. Ask me how I know.

  • @Tactical-Black
    @Tactical-Black Před 4 lety +1

    Doesn't the lax have coolant ports that are on the heads that you can use to pull the coolant higher

  • @Revo900
    @Revo900 Před 4 lety +1

    Not trying to be mean. But the taped up glasses, scruffy look, and you going “wooohooo” in a hooptie makes you look like a mad professor.
    Like that one friend that is a genius but also absolutely batshit crazy. 😂

  • @crowythebutcher6127
    @crowythebutcher6127 Před 4 lety +1

    Get a steering wheel without a dish will help the wheel situation if you still feel close but the legs are fine

  • @danielward8649
    @danielward8649 Před 4 lety

    I 1000% feel the tool nerd part lol I love some new tools!

  • @Hipsters_N_Hippies
    @Hipsters_N_Hippies Před 4 lety

    Alright try a 45 degree bend coupler on the intake tube. If it’s just that the engine got raised up a tad bit and that’s why the intake doesn’t fit than that 45 degree bend should. Make that intake tube fit under the hood.

  • @jamietoolin8352
    @jamietoolin8352 Před 4 lety

    Also the way you were working the channel locks is backwards. Might have been because access. But FYI: the other way works as a lever so you don’t have to squeeze as hard (most times not at all just turn)

  • @Supradrew
    @Supradrew Před 4 lety +3

    Dude... I nearly broke my thumb I clicked on this video so fast! Definitely try to take the RX7 to the drift event. Any plans to go to Cleetus and cars on November 23rd?

  • @blingdesigns
    @blingdesigns Před 4 lety

    Order a power steering pulley off a Holden vf Ss commodore. There like $50 with pulley and everything and gives u proper wrap around on the bottom pulley to avoid slipping

  • @richardknapp9491
    @richardknapp9491 Před 4 lety

    I am glad you didn’t give up on the Mazda!!!

  • @Smazes
    @Smazes Před 4 lety

    almost climbs into engine bay just to put belt on lmao love it

  • @AlatarBlaze
    @AlatarBlaze Před 4 lety +1

    Definitely find somebody that can pull your other car too cuz I have a feeling if you take just this car something's going to go wrong you definitely need a backup

  • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
    @connoisseuroftigolbitts Před 4 lety +1

    Hey Taylor,
    Idk if your FC CAME with it
    but I bet if u delete the rear steer
    The rear end wont play as much every time your turning or in transition

    • @connoisseuroftigolbitts
      @connoisseuroftigolbitts Před 4 lety +1

      most Rx7’s came with a rear steer subframe for better handling on track
      Kinda like the hicus on skylines but without the rear steering rack
      You may need to delete the rear steering for better improvements in drift
      Basically your going to want soild bushings to replace the rear steering bushings so that it won’t flex in and out every time your turning

  • @thatstepbro3633
    @thatstepbro3633 Před 4 lety

    Can’t wait to get another 240 to come rip with you guys ! Man was it fun before !

  • @d13r4m0
    @d13r4m0 Před 4 lety

    Just came here after watching Tavarish drive his Lambo for the first time haha! Totally different cars, very similar expressions!

  • @wolf424242
    @wolf424242 Před 3 lety

    Haha those pliers are great but the teeth are designed to bite into the metal when they're rotated in the other direction so you'll have even better results holding them the other way.

  • @jamesderrick691
    @jamesderrick691 Před 4 lety

    Slam the FC together and take it! Obviously if you don't finish it then the Miata can be your back up, but it would be sick to watch you drive full tilt since the car isn't as pretty as the Miata.

  • @shifttube1283
    @shifttube1283 Před 4 lety

    just take the intake off and go to your band saw and cut in down about 3 inch to get the filter on and still clear the hood

  • @zestfallen3586
    @zestfallen3586 Před 4 lety

    The dash out of an NB fits almost perfect in the Rx7, my brother has a 383 swapped Rx7 fc with an NB dash

  • @ascension6142
    @ascension6142 Před 4 lety +1

    Rx7 monster 👹

  • @jamesdean4349
    @jamesdean4349 Před 4 lety

    As always we showed up for the TAY-TAY and stayed for some RAY-RAY

  • @jt1317
    @jt1317 Před 4 lety +1

    Knipex ftw always

  • @IDlikeanEvo
    @IDlikeanEvo Před 4 lety

    So pump for the Rx7 ahaha so glad you went back to it!! Awesome video can't wait for more !

  • @johnpalmer415
    @johnpalmer415 Před 4 lety

    You should put pieces of rubber under those radiator mounts to help with vibration

  • @buhnanuh9257
    @buhnanuh9257 Před 4 lety

    You should put a carb on one of these LS motors for lols see how it works out. It would be a cool experiment.

  • @sonofthor86
    @sonofthor86 Před 4 lety

    I use the same pliers on everything! They kick ass.

  • @Leofred2000
    @Leofred2000 Před 4 lety +1

    Shouldnt the belt go all the way around the crank pulley and water pump and not just part of them? Maybe you're spinning the water pump the wrong way too

  • @1jzfc999
    @1jzfc999 Před 4 lety

    You know you have to take the fc. Some dtss eliminators rack spacers and coilovers itll be mint

  • @shaneblacklord3313
    @shaneblacklord3313 Před 4 lety

    Taylor, fix the rear end dude! This thing is fun x 1000. Coilovers and few more issues, it would be a gas to take to the three day event.

  • @ecoboostdeesnuts9352
    @ecoboostdeesnuts9352 Před 4 lety

    U got that rear wheel steering that’s bad ass !!!

  • @TyRoxYaMan
    @TyRoxYaMan Před 4 lety

    super glad you saved the FC!!!!!!!!

  • @frankietuned
    @frankietuned Před 4 lety

    I was totally bummed when you gave up on the FC. I'm glad you got it going and can't wait to see what you do with it!

  • @draggonhedd
    @draggonhedd Před 4 lety

    Rustoleum Texture black dries in like 10 minutes, and is super durable.

  • @darrencorbit5994
    @darrencorbit5994 Před 4 lety

    Cleetus has his own cam with texas speed it's a pretty choppy cam and would be a great addition to the rx7

  • @markeze117
    @markeze117 Před 4 lety

    Bro taylor definitely the FC

  • @jannybravo8429
    @jannybravo8429 Před 4 lety

    Glad u finished all things are possible

  • @calvinlee449
    @calvinlee449 Před 4 lety

    LSMazdas... uhmmm - Fix up the FC a bit more. Your bones might liquefy the way that thing rattles. The wheels look like they want to wiggle off on their own too! :p Good luck and great vids!!! This was a quick build! Thanks!

  • @JoseReyes-gh5sz
    @JoseReyes-gh5sz Před 4 lety

    So happy you finished the car

  • @justinmalone8518
    @justinmalone8518 Před 4 lety

    You need a sheet metal break instead of welding every joint. Comes out much cleaner 👍🏼

  • @KenMrKLC
    @KenMrKLC Před 4 lety

    Make sure your waterpump is turning the correct way with that belt routing

  • @kjx4957
    @kjx4957 Před 4 lety +1

    21:20 joker laugh lol

  • @donovanbecker9589
    @donovanbecker9589 Před 4 lety

    FC’s have passive steering in the rear end but should only turn a couple degrees at high G

  • @wheeln24-79
    @wheeln24-79 Před 4 lety

    Would Ben want to drive it and bring it so you could have both cars there? As much as we all want to see you drive the rx7 there's so much to be ironed out I'd hate for your whole time there be fixing things. I hope I speak for everyone I could never get enough of you driving your miata! I think you'd have a better time with it.

  • @shaunmccoy7783
    @shaunmccoy7783 Před 4 lety

    Those cobra pliars work a fuck ton better when you use them in the correct orientation, which you were not.

  • @havelandkhuong1973
    @havelandkhuong1973 Před 4 lety

    Finish the rx7 and take it to rip at the track , coilovers and full set up ... ftw woot woot

  • @David_Dcal
    @David_Dcal Před 4 lety

    Hell yes to taking the fc to black Friday!

  • @thomaspatrick5274
    @thomaspatrick5274 Před 4 lety

    Rx7 to next drift event! Good job on seat 👌

  • @markrmark128
    @markrmark128 Před 4 lety +2

    Just think you were ready to give up on this car 😂 I can't wait to see it rip

  • @rythascorpadorp2802
    @rythascorpadorp2802 Před 4 lety

    Gives your roommate a V8 Mazda to drive before his LS Miata is finished! Just a little suggestion!

  • @TrentHatfield
    @TrentHatfield Před 4 lety

    Need to get the Fummins done and get a 2 car trailer!

  • @alexterrel9594
    @alexterrel9594 Před 4 lety

    FD for Black Friday bro! FD is becoming freaking insaneeee man!

  • @benjenkin1605
    @benjenkin1605 Před 4 lety

    Send it, take the FC to black friday. Suspension and Handbrake would be a good upgrade before you go

  • @ApeShat
    @ApeShat Před 4 lety

    You should put that blue, pink, and grey 90s paper cup graphic on the side of it.

  • @adamclose1865
    @adamclose1865 Před 4 lety +2

    For the love of goddddd keep the cefiro, alsoooo take the the fc and beat it like it owes your money

  • @raider9170
    @raider9170 Před 4 lety

    I like it. Spend the 30 minutes and make a burp tank for it. Tiny compared to the giant one in the Miata and works like magic for bleeding. The one in my FC is a fill point and bleeds.
    Post your email and I'll send you a picture. Easy peasy

  • @Tactical-Black
    @Tactical-Black Před 4 lety +1

    Good old days, maybe I'll get back to modding one day

  • @gegbrecht
    @gegbrecht Před 4 lety

    without bumpers a quick side profile glance and it looks like a c4