Bringing My FD Rx7 Back to Life After a Decade!

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  • @Smeedia
    @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Use code SMEEDIA50 to get 50% off your first Factor box at bit.ly/3qERZX6 !

    • @Laborchet
      @Laborchet ปีที่แล้ว

      Just plz eat it off camera. Food sounds and ASMR-sounding stuff is absolutely infuriating to me. No issue with the sponsor just don’t eat and talk..

  • @HailMry53
    @HailMry53 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    I’m so glad your sticking it out with the rotary. So excited for the content on this when it’s driving👌

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I feel like I've got to stick it out now 😅🔥

    • @tbone3772
      @tbone3772 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Agreed

  • @jbone_malone
    @jbone_malone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The headlight ghost is so funny😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Headlights just trying to party 😂😅

  • @cheaterbacon2079
    @cheaterbacon2079 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dream garage😩 maybe you need another set of wheels like the sti and wrx for the Rx7?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I do, I just haven't figured out what I wanna toss on it yet 😅

  • @michaelrouw2117
    @michaelrouw2117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RX7 has come up looking great. But those lights.😳😂

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Those lights just want to party 😂😂

  • @waelal7484
    @waelal7484 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Bro you need to put premix then fuel so the premix get mixed.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'll snag some more fuel and mix it in a container and add more in 🙏

  • @klapaucius500
    @klapaucius500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That premix bottle kit is super convenient! I bought it right after seeing this.

  • @chrisraymond6979
    @chrisraymond6979 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It’s only right that Devin shows smeedia some love in his next vid. Thanks for the great content!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      🫡🫡🫡🫡

  • @t3ap0t_wr3x
    @t3ap0t_wr3x ปีที่แล้ว

    1:00 I felt that "AHH!" to the CORE 😂

  • @markgeletzke6328
    @markgeletzke6328 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Premix should be put in tank 1st then the gas to help delute other wise the premix floats on the gas which defeats the mixing part. The best way is to put premix in empty 5 gallon jugs then add about 3 gallons put the cap on and shake the crap out of it to mix, then add the additional 2 gallons to your jug and shake again. It just gets heavy to shake a 5 gal jug of fuel.. This way insures complete mixture between oil & gas..

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I'll get some more fuel and mix some up in a container and add some more in 🫡

  • @omialmanza1900
    @omialmanza1900 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Amazing how old this FD is and how clean, almost new you made it look.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It still has a ways to go 😅

    • @vandaline6154
      @vandaline6154 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Y u talking like Yoda

    • @omialmanza1900
      @omialmanza1900 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@vandaline6154 auto correct messed up my comment a bit 🤣.
      I just read it out loud lol.

  • @boosTiMon
    @boosTiMon ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The difference in feeling rotation from the eccentric shaft and rotors spinning to what we are typically used to with crankshaft and rods and pistons is a interesting new feeling. Anyone who has or has had a rotary knows.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Just spinning it over by hand feels so weird 😅 the compression sound it makes off of turning it over sounds wild

  • @christopherthompson9642
    @christopherthompson9642 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good work on getting this beauty back to life. Can’t wait to hear the BRRRRAAAAAPPPPPPP! 🤙

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Hoping for a first start tonight 🔥

  • @bigchrisb59
    @bigchrisb59 ปีที่แล้ว

    When the headlights trip out it reminds me of Johnny 5 from the movie short circuit

  • @scotty305
    @scotty305 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Remember to check timing at all four spark plugs, because you don't want sparks firing at the wrong angle on a rotary engine. Before trying to start the engine, it's not critical to know that the trailing plugs are firing after the leading plugs. You want the front plugs firing near the TDC mark on the crank pulley, and the rears fire 180 degrees after (opposite side of the pulley). If you have an aftermarket crank trigger wheel, use this video to find TDC and check if their mark is reasonably close: th-cam.com/video/mmO2cgWNfxw/w-d-xo.html . Unfortunately some pulleys have been built wrong or could be installed wrong. To remember which is which: trailing = top spark plugs, and leading = lower spark plugs. Good luck, these are fun cars when they are built to reasonable specs and running well. Don't chase big power, it will be fun with 300 whp.

  • @pnwchris2000
    @pnwchris2000 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dewalt makes a right angle attachment/extension thing that works on non dewalt drills too. It’s really compact and tight which is really handy, I can’t remember the part number tho.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ima look into that thing 😅👀 would be handy to have sitting around 😅

  • @trayvone95
    @trayvone95 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Those braps are gonna be heaven once it starts up 🎉😬

  • @daymoncruz-olson7390
    @daymoncruz-olson7390 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hey Tanner, I bought some Cygnus performance coil overs used but going to adjust them the bottom collar and mounting point will not spin off at all not even budge, have you ever had that happen and what could you recommend i feel like they are seized and I may need to cut the collars off and buy new ones which is also what the company said when I contacted them.

  • @willhoskins2376
    @willhoskins2376 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm super excited for this. You might want to premix more than 0.5 oz per gallon since you don't have a omp

  • @natelee-vengthisane9963
    @natelee-vengthisane9963 ปีที่แล้ว

    It is crazy how you manifested the owning a FD. I just purchased a brz ts and started rewatching the turbo brz build, on the Dyno video you literally said you will own an FD at some point and time.

  • @TypeVertigo
    @TypeVertigo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice work on the RX-7. By the way, Idemitsu is pronounced "EE-DEH-MITT-SOO." Over in my neck of the woods they're the OEM engine oil for Honda engines.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      If they make oem stuff, then it's gotta be the good stuff 🫣🔥

  • @grantwoolhouse8625
    @grantwoolhouse8625 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So excited to see this run!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      She about ready finally 🙌🙌🙌

  • @bryanwarren2578
    @bryanwarren2578 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Let's gooooooo!
    Super excited to see it fire up next episode!!!!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Almost had it fired up tonight 🔥

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That's a nice little premix set!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Wanted to be a bit fancy 😂

  • @Paddy_Badger
    @Paddy_Badger ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Big Hype, Big Dog!!!! Soooooooo close!!! Just a little uhh uhh there and a little whick whick there and she gon run Son!!!!!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Tunes loaded up, just waiting on a few new relays to come in now 🥳🥳🥳

  • @pinktacotuesday4573
    @pinktacotuesday4573 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wooooo!!!! So close cant wait to hear her rip!

  • @iamchrisdammit
    @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    18:13 🤣 dude, I swear watching your videos make me want to make some of my own. Seems like your having so much fun talking to your self

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Do it 😅 it becomes a party when your alone 😅

  • @natebridge2601
    @natebridge2601 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just wanted to check in with you on your premixing... are you running the stock oil injection system or is that bypassed? If you bypassed it, then you want 1 oz/gal, which is one full bottle that you filled. If youre still running stock crankcase oil injection, you want .5oz/gal which is half of one of those clear bottles.
    Hope that helps!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I did delete the OMP so I will double up to 1 Oz. I say on their site for mixing instructions that they said .5 Oz per gallon so I will correct that 🫡 greatly appreciated 🙌

    • @natebridge2601
      @natebridge2601 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia Glad to help!

  • @CreekClub360
    @CreekClub360 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Even closer to some serious braps. Love to see it.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Working on getting it started now 🙌

  • @Hakiri27
    @Hakiri27 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brap brap brap!
    Excited for you to enjoy the car!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I cannot wait to get it going again 🔥

  • @johnlexus1
    @johnlexus1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    These bottles are handy😮

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Makes life wayyyy easier 😅

  • @bmr444
    @bmr444 ปีที่แล้ว

    Should pour the pre mix in before the gas, that way it mixes with the gas as it's poured in 👍🏽

  • @subroyal1496
    @subroyal1496 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Yessss 3 rotor up next?😮

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lemme get the 2 rotor down first 🤣

  • @jacobtlaxcala6771
    @jacobtlaxcala6771 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love your channel man! You’ll be one of the biggest car channels man!

  • @jredmartinz
    @jredmartinz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Anyone know where I can buy those same style coupler clamps? They look way cooler than the standard worm clamps

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Flat iorns is where I got these 🙏 they're the turbosmart ones

    • @jredmartinz
      @jredmartinz ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia thanks man!!

  • @robbo770
    @robbo770 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Need some advise BC coil overs for my Subaru, RA or RM type for best street driving, but on the gas?

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Whats your budget? 👀👀👀

    • @robbo770
      @robbo770 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia about 1k max, but more about ride quality

  • @bradgreen987
    @bradgreen987 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks again for the odd, revolutionary rotary content. I learn something every time😊

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      New tid bits of info every day good sir 🫡

  • @dontburnmytoast
    @dontburnmytoast ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’m excited for it!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sameeeeee 😩😩😩

  • @chiiiiiiiiiiix
    @chiiiiiiiiiiix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    16:39 😂😂😂 i lol so hard because you totally walked past it. Oh Tanner lol

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Lmao thing disappeared 😂

  • @100cotton0
    @100cotton0 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Did you order the connectors for the coolant level sensor pigtail harness or did you already have them? Been searching awhile where to buy the ends or just the whole wire and the only place I found to buy is a literally whole engine harness from Mazda lol.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I had my old one and some spare spades. Ended up just making a new harness from the old connector 🫡

  • @iamchrisdammit
    @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    9:30 dude I told ya about that coolant sensor way back you said you’d get the ecu to start the fan. I had to leave it at that waiting for this moment 😂 I love it!! Your buzzer will stop now also, I think you got the wrong sensor off. I think the Pettit one goes on the 2 pin green connector on the back of the thermostat housing.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      So the ECU does start and stop the fan. However the fan will continue to run with the car off now. So idk what is happening there. I just bought a ton of new relays so hoping some of that helps clean things up a bit

    • @iamchrisdammit
      @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia I’d use a stand alone power source and bypass the oem anything all together. 12v to feed the relay on pin 30 then use the ecu to turn on the ground on the relay. 🤷‍♂️ give the ecu the command. Activate this ground wire at a value > x and turn back off when value reaches < y. Find a key switched 12 v source for power. No power on the key no fan

  • @jacobmcfarland3117
    @jacobmcfarland3117 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I dig the sweatshirt :) Keep up the good work!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Devin tossed me it like a year ago 😅🔥

  • @da9pauly
    @da9pauly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Can’t wait to hear the rotors fire 🔥 up!!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sameeee, things going to sound SO GOOD

  • @darthmikey9180
    @darthmikey9180 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't wait to see it run!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sameeee, I need to hear this thing brap away 😍

  • @WraithlingRavenchild
    @WraithlingRavenchild ปีที่แล้ว +1

    13:25 that sway bar is bigger than your drive axle.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a little thiccccc😅

  • @670cars8
    @670cars8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When you gonna wrap the wing? If your not gonna you should get a feed wing

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Eventually 😅 I wanna get it running first 🙏

  • @KBerm
    @KBerm ปีที่แล้ว +1

    best of luck!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 🥳🥳🥳

  • @21STIGUY
    @21STIGUY ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I can't say for certain if it matters bc I do not own a rotary but in case u did not do it this way everyone I've ever seen or known irl or yt that's used pre mix mixes them together in the jug then puts it in the tank

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yeaahhhh, I'm gling to snag some more fuel and mix some in a container then add more in 😅 I kinds figured they maybe it would just dissolve into itself 😅

  • @RhysAk
    @RhysAk ปีที่แล้ว

    you should do some interior work videos

  • @barstri2328
    @barstri2328 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Being diabetic this really is great for blood sugars and very satisfying

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Eyyyyy Bart 🥳🥳🥳

  • @pharmztko
    @pharmztko ปีที่แล้ว +2

    WHERE DA BRAP BRAP BRAPS

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      1st start attempt happened tonight, small failure but should be brapping Saturday 🙌

  • @bryanr93
    @bryanr93 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    BRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAPBRAP let's gooooooo

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      🫣🫣🫣🫣

  • @Fasthi1
    @Fasthi1 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oil in first than the gas 👍🏻

  • @dannytello25
    @dannytello25 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    4:38 why the heck did the rx7 become sentient out of nowhere lol

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's just a little excited 😅

  • @WraithlingRavenchild
    @WraithlingRavenchild ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Clutch switches: one for start (clutch pressed in) one to turn off cruise control (Why they couldn't use one switch is because "wire logic" {that circuit is looped with the brake pedal} the car is old man)

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Fair point, tbh I diddnt even think of CC 😅

  • @iamchrisdammit
    @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    “E-deh-meet-su” idemitsu ;)

    • @iamchrisdammit
      @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I’d use 1:1 ratio. One gallon, one ounce. Nice and lubed up apex seals. I also keep premix in the car lol I’m not fancy with premix holder like you though. Kinda nice fr

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ​@iamchrisdammit can you use toooo much premix? 👀

    • @iamchrisdammit
      @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia I suppose you can but at 1:1 it’s not too much. Some of these guys drifting their cars are using 10 ounces per gallon on race gas

  • @josephmatuszak3855
    @josephmatuszak3855 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You gonna burn "Baby Got Brap" on repeat? Gotta have some tunes for the dorito!

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's the only song allowed to be played in it 😂

  • @Lenorekassab
    @Lenorekassab ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey tanner, love your videos! What’s your camera setup if you don’t mind me asking?

  • @terra_fpv1677
    @terra_fpv1677 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Just met you at the parts store 🤣

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm there quite frequently so you may see me a bit 😅

  • @da9pauly
    @da9pauly ปีที่แล้ว +1

    One headlight up and one down the RX-7 is winking at you for bringing it back to life…

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      It's ready to live again 😫

  • @iamchrisdammit
    @iamchrisdammit ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Double like this video 👍👍❤

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      ❤❤❤❤

  • @lilmike1780
    @lilmike1780 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      🔥🙌🔥🙌

  • @ChristopherFranz
    @ChristopherFranz ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Aw yeah!! Progress. So exciting

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      She pretty much ready to run now 🔥🙌

  • @ReefyBmx
    @ReefyBmx ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Go live with remmy will be dope dude. You HAVE TO do that soon. Even if you call him or facetime him.
    Calab

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I did yesterday 😅

  • @MrZaine97
    @MrZaine97 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I haven’t seen this in years

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      🙏🙏🙏

    • @MrZaine97
      @MrZaine97 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia hey man been here since day one fr. I don’t watch a lot of channels anymore but it’s good to see you still around fr.

  • @8145dwerdna
    @8145dwerdna ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Collector car feed's sema video will tell you how to pronounce idemitsu among other Japanese names.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      On my list to watch 😅

  • @andrewable2634
    @andrewable2634 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Damn I wanna see this thing run so bad

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Same 😫😫😫

  • @michaeledwardlenzi
    @michaeledwardlenzi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The headlight issue is amusing from the standpoint of a spectator. I am sure it is annoying tho.

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      It was fun the first 2 times but now it's just annoying. 😂 pretty sure I found the issue though 🔥

    • @LarsonPetty
      @LarsonPetty ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Smeedia Back in the '90s, the winking headlight mod was something we would see on FDs and Miatas. You got your's at no further cost 😜.💴

  • @ohitskej
    @ohitskej ปีที่แล้ว

    If you got rid of the rotary I would have gotten rid of myself

  • @ianmansfield8885
    @ianmansfield8885 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    And buy Devon's hoody

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      He gave it to me like a year ago 😅

  • @chiiiiiiiiiiix
    @chiiiiiiiiiiix ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Dori Dori...doritoOoo

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      Chips ahoy!

  • @tommanning7337
    @tommanning7337 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    😎👍🏻👍🏻

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      TOMMMMM!!!!

  • @loondog123
    @loondog123 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yeet

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      YEEEEET

  • @HarrySantossoto
    @HarrySantossoto ปีที่แล้ว

    Brah...talk about cliffhangers

  • @Laborchet
    @Laborchet ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude please do not eat and talk. It’s so enervating when someone does food sounds and into a high def mic like bro this isn’t some asmr crap please. Don’t make food noises. Like shot out your cardboard food all you want but damn it just eat it off camera

  • @kheff46
    @kheff46 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Idemitsu is the OEM Subaru oil supplier

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      QUALLLLLLLLITY stuff right there 🔥

  • @phdavid4
    @phdavid4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Get work on the RX7 and great music and you used to give credit to the music artists where I was able to find the songs to add to my playlist. Over all enjoy your content sir 🫡

    • @Smeedia
      @Smeedia  ปีที่แล้ว

      I use a site called epidemic sounds now for all the music 🫡 and I'm working on it 🙌🙌🙌