Speedhunters » CAR SPOTLIGHT>>THE IMSA RX7 IN RED

Posted Nov 18 2009, 03:12 PM by Mike Garrett with 37 comment(s)

CAR SPOTLIGHT>>THE IMSA RX7 IN RED
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Back in January when we did Mazda month, we ran a spotlight on this IMSA-styled SA22C RX7 out of Japan. At the time the car was done in semi-gloss black, but it's since been repainted in a glossy red. The guys from the 22C Works website sent us some photos of the remade car, and we knew for sure you guys would want to see them.

Although, the car is essentially the same besides the color, the red body gives it a whole new personality.

Squint your eyes a little bit, and it looks like a Porsche...

To refresh your memory, the car is running SSR Formula Mesh wheels, 16x11 in the front and 16x13 in the rear.

Big thanks to 22C Works for keeping us updated on this beast.

Check out their website for all things good about first gen RX7's.

-Mike Garrett

 


Comments

Ken said:

amazing!

November 18, 2009 3:30 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

anon said:

The 22C Works website has been down for months now.

November 18, 2009 3:43 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Flash said:

Yeah! RX-7, hella-yes! lol

November 18, 2009 3:44 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

efcivicman said:

looks more sedated like this.whats the res for on the back?

November 18, 2009 3:46 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

David W. said:

This thing is out of control

November 18, 2009 4:00 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Josh@RE-Tuning.net said:

Now that's jolly good!

November 18, 2009 4:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Alex said:

It does look like a Porsche!

November 18, 2009 4:28 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Cobalt_Griffin said:

I read the rim size and... Damn! What size tires is this rotary running?

November 18, 2009 4:31 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

HRDNTS said:

Now if you could only drive this on the road as well it'd be the perfect car :)

November 18, 2009 4:32 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Monk3y said:

Soooooo cool!

November 18, 2009 4:58 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Monolith said:

That thing is SICK!

November 18, 2009 5:13 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

MR2_fan said:

Please sir, may I have some MOAR!

November 18, 2009 5:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

tnip said:

http://www.22cworks.net/

site is not down. just mis-linked.

November 18, 2009 5:59 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Geran said:

I've been looking for this kit on my RX7 for years and can't seem to find a place to get it.  Sucks that I can't read Japanese.  :(

November 18, 2009 6:56 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Foxie || CarsxGirl said:

Mmmmm...... She looks absolutely delish from the back.

November 18, 2009 7:03 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

RE-Xtreme aka GT-Roadster aka Russ said:

YOW

AWESOME

November 18, 2009 7:04 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Neil said:

Love the first gen RX7 coverage! Dont see these to often on here. I second MR2_fan "MOAR!"

November 18, 2009 7:05 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

BlueSlug said:

WWWWIIIIIDDDDEEEE

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i love how even with 13" wide rims in the back, the inside of the rear tire is still almost outside of the original body lines hahaha

November 18, 2009 7:48 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Kevin said:

So beautiful.

November 18, 2009 8:42 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

rs23 said:

interesting side mirrors..

November 18, 2009 9:41 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

hechtspeed said:

I don't like stock bodied S22's.  They're too slim.  They're not wide enough.  This is how they should have been made.  The flares give it real presence.  Of course, 16 by flippin' 13 doesn't hurt either.  Thanks for posting!

November 18, 2009 9:44 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ra21benj said:

Just got the Vol. 12, 2009 G-Works Japanese Classic Car magazine today and this car is featured in an 8 page article.  I think it's powered by 13B N/A Rotary with 343ps@9500 rpm (I can't read Japanese).  Love the looks of this car.

November 18, 2009 10:40 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

LS1RX7owen said:

holy schmoly thats one of the most insane RX7s I 'e ever seen, and I look at a lot of RX7s!   that is such an amazing machine and props to the builders, the wheels really set it off.   holy crap, I would be in dreamland if I was driving this on a track all the time!  awesome x100!

November 19, 2009 5:52 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

AE71- 4AGZE said:

SWEET MISSILE I LOVE THESE THINGS

November 19, 2009 6:44 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Neil said:

This is making me want to head over to the Mariah website and get a wide body for mine! Mmmm, widebody.

November 19, 2009 7:38 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Brickhouse Products said:

@AE71-4AGZE - This is definitely not a missile.  This is pure badass.

November 19, 2009 10:51 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Dusty Duster said:

That is some serious widebody action!

November 19, 2009 11:14 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

ryoga81 said:

"Squint your eyes a little bit, and it looks like a Porsche..."

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Bah, don't insult the Mazda.  Just kidding, it really does look like a Porsche from the rear but it's still got just enough Japanese flair to set it apart.  That and the offset....I've never seen a Porsche running THAT extreme of an offset.  Very cool!

November 19, 2009 12:14 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

BoostGear.com said:

SSR Formula Mesh wheels, 16x11 in the front and 16x13 in the rear.

Awesome.  Simply awesome.

November 19, 2009 12:31 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Jaime said:

Taking inspirations for the FC...... I see ;)

November 19, 2009 1:11 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

D1RGE.EXE said:

Dear god is that thing mean....

November 19, 2009 2:24 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Carl Jarrett said:

Absolutely my favorite 1st gen RX7, digged it more in black though

November 19, 2009 4:51 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Swerv13 said:

i like the way it used to look more so. but still, amazing car. love it.

November 19, 2009 7:26 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

stephan said:

i just busted a nut!!!holy sh*t this rx7 is soooo cool!!!

November 19, 2009 11:36 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

Luke (Race Supplies Sydney) said:

HRDNTS - It *is* road registered :)

November 23, 2009 8:36 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

sergdawg said:

this car is absolutely awesome, i have a 1985 gls-se and i would kill for this set-up, or even the engine . Great artical keep them coming. thanks

November 24, 2009 11:54 AM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

magami said:

素晴らしいｗ

November 29, 2009 7:18 PM [flag as inappropriate] Speedhunters

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