This Time Attack Spec Mazda FD RX-7 is All Business, Yet Street Legal

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  • There are a lot of nice street and drift spec FD RX-7s out there, but you really don’t see a ton of them trackside these days. So it’s always refreshing to see a well-put together FD in full time attack spec… yet still street legal. Owner / frequent attacker of time Ben Mich has killed it on this simple AND effective platform, getting track miles to listen to sweet rotary sounds.
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  • @LarryChenPhoto
    @LarryChenPhoto  4 ปีที่แล้ว +73

    Hey everyone, Larry Chen here. Thanks for watching. If you want to support Autofocus check out our Etsy store. I personally print and sign these art prints for sale:
    www.etsy.com/shop/LarryChenPhoto

    • @robertyip170
      @robertyip170 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @LARRY - at 10:20, "unbelievable" use it to tagline everything! hahahahahahah

    • @incantations.
      @incantations. 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you are back at it Larry. You have documented so many wonderful moments; many, have brought me joy. Thanks, for being Larry Chen!
      Edit. Punctuation

    • @rdooski
      @rdooski 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Etsy store doesn't have anymore prints available:(

    • @nick-andre08
      @nick-andre08 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hoonigan AutoFocus Hey Im from norway and i would like to Buy a wall paper but Its 1million. Nok witch stands for norske kroner you guy could check if something is wrong i would like that.

    • @rdooski
      @rdooski 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hmm now its full weird.

  • @kerashlallchander
    @kerashlallchander 4 ปีที่แล้ว +204

    it’s good to see rich people with good taste

    • @nathanmathews2148
      @nathanmathews2148 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      Hell yah, Desmond Regas are some of the coolest ever made.

    • @efini_fc4276
      @efini_fc4276 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      michael people have good taste too 🙄

    • @joshuaamendoza5084
      @joshuaamendoza5084 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It’ll make eating them so much more tasty

    • @swilleh_
      @swilleh_ 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      good taste has ended when he decided to move mirrors and removing pop-ups

  • @simianmoonstudios
    @simianmoonstudios 4 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    I have always loved this era of RX7. The body design and styling still looks fantastic 30 years later!

    • @cpg22
      @cpg22 4 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Sexiest car ever built😍😍😍

    • @codeninja100
      @codeninja100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sexy and powerful presence

    • @XBullitt16X
      @XBullitt16X 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The design is practically timeless, it's gorgeous.

    • @OriginalAse
      @OriginalAse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      The best

  • @juliusabraham8637
    @juliusabraham8637 4 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    MachineGunLarry back at it again, carrying the whole Hoonigan-Channel. Keep it up, great work, thank you!

  • @hanablemoore8239
    @hanablemoore8239 4 ปีที่แล้ว +41

    A fresh 13b from the factory and all you have to do is sign up for the motorsports program. Learn something new everyday. Thank You Larry.

    • @mattoneill9723
      @mattoneill9723 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You don't need to sign up for it that's to get a discount, you can go straight to Mazda and buy one.

    • @thereal2scummy636
      @thereal2scummy636 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Yea any mazda dealer any country walk in and order 1 all need is the $ they also have a sweet poster u can buy that is the workshop manual for rebuild

    • @Onewheelordeal
      @Onewheelordeal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      In the rare chance you're serious, hope you research Mazda spec engines and put your money into something purpose built instead

    • @run_stop_restore
      @run_stop_restore 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      watch the Angel Motorsports Video on the factory 13b's they got from Mazda. I'd rather put my money in a good rebuild...

  • @TheKyza
    @TheKyza 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Ben's RX7 has always been one i've admired the most, way before I got my own. So happy to see his 7 on here!

  • @VBshredder
    @VBshredder 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can totally relate to "I'm not that good at working on cars, but I do all my own work anyway". Even if you botch something and have to redo it, you still save a ton of cash. Plus live and learn, etc...

  • @LopezBOT90
    @LopezBOT90 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Gotta say, Larry is killing it with these videos! Right on dude. Stay safe and much love to the whole Hoonigan Family.

  • @gregorygregory6347
    @gregorygregory6347 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Oh daaang! I know John Renna. That's awesome! He actually inspected my 93 CYM FD before purchase, when I went up to buy it in Pennsylvania!

  • @12431dup
    @12431dup 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    25:20 the genuine laughter of being a passenger.

  • @dubbleA100
    @dubbleA100 4 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Dreams!!! Soon I'll get my FC that clean
    But that pocket book

  • @CasualRicer
    @CasualRicer 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Ben Mich is a stand up guy. Every gridlife midwest, we get together for a few minutes and talk about rotaries and everything. Even helped him and the crew move around some cars. He's a very great person, the RX7 is better in person too!

  • @Mustbcedric
    @Mustbcedric 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Bravo standing ovation to the editor of this video

  • @S-Kidz
    @S-Kidz 4 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    "I have perminent scars on my arm from just changing the oil" lol 😂 👌🏼

    • @gav240z
      @gav240z 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I've got a Nissan Stagea 260rs with Rb26 and basically is an R33 GTR with a wagon body. The oil filter location makes me think that Japanese mechanics must be well versed in the arse of origami wrist folding and contortionist twisting. It's the only way to do the oil change.

    • @gusrodriguez85
      @gusrodriguez85 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Maybe the car was on fire 🔥 while he was changing the oil lol 😆 😂

  • @christophersmith0865
    @christophersmith0865 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Such an iconic car, everyone loves a nice FD. Great shooting as always Larry! Def appreciate the content.

  • @jacksonmiller3242
    @jacksonmiller3242 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this build. Has 90’s Wangan Racer vibes and 2000’s Tsukuba time attack vibes all in one

  • @ntr-cptr7709
    @ntr-cptr7709 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My favorite JDM car of all time! Thank you Larry for sharing your experience.

  • @nismox6460
    @nismox6460 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    My hero ❤️
    Don't just trackem'
    Driver cars are the only life.

  • @von...
    @von... 4 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    where my Illinois homies at? I live 15 minutes away from here and this was my first track I ever had a trackday at!
    edit: Damn dude this guys is dope! he is just as likeable as Larry :)

  • @howardahhon7600
    @howardahhon7600 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The sound of the turbo is sooo addictive?!? 💖 You even got to drive it, you have the coolest job ever?!?!... 😄

  • @AjJabaay
    @AjJabaay 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Bens the best nicest hardest working dude. And the car is so phenomenal

    • @Kamukix
      @Kamukix 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've not met him, but I came here JUST to comment about how great he seems from this video. It's so great to see a real person in a TH-cam videos these days and an owner who just loves cars not the attention people get from cars.
      Great video, great car. Doritos for life 👌

  • @calhun1567
    @calhun1567 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    “I’m not a fan of gutting cars!” RESPECT!

  • @venstoma
    @venstoma 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Happy to see I'm not the only one who used to garble the pronunciation of RE Amemiya exactly like Larry did

  • @7sins979
    @7sins979 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this had to be the coolest guy on earth, someone who I could just geek out about cars with lol.

  • @juanp2138
    @juanp2138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    The rx7's are such timeless cars, the 3rd gen the most, but I have a 84 first gen my dad has a 84 first gen, 88 second gen turbo 2 my uncle has a 74 repu and 71 rx2, we are kind of rotary people 😂😂 that's the culture in Puerto Rico 🇵🇷

    • @fastec5
      @fastec5 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      SA/FB > other RX7's

    • @OriginalAse
      @OriginalAse 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      That’s dope

  • @SillyRabbituk
    @SillyRabbituk 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Love this car, was my work desktop wallpaper for ages. That rear light setup looks really well on it too.

  • @joeleonard9965
    @joeleonard9965 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It usually doesn't translate well to video, but that car looks rock-solid in the parts where Larry is driving it. Great job building it!

  • @laltluangkimatluanga1763
    @laltluangkimatluanga1763 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    If you treated the right way I see a lot of reliable rotary car...and rotary engine is my favorite engine ever made

  • @lucky7th331
    @lucky7th331 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OMG I love this RE RX7, I remember loving them in GT5/GT6 and now Larry is taking photos of one

  • @JamesWoodFCRX7
    @JamesWoodFCRX7 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love seeing Ben's car on track! Its a bummer Gridlife South isn't happening this year.

  • @rezboadog369
    @rezboadog369 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I've been waiting to learn about this car. Thank you!

  • @MotoCARR847
    @MotoCARR847 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Congrats on the feature Ben! -Julian

  • @drechsla
    @drechsla 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m glad to see Ben’s car getting some airtime, I always loved his S13. He’s a ClubFR OG and a nice dude.

  • @hunterjames4975
    @hunterjames4975 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben's a great dude, I bought some S13 parts from him back in the day and he took me to a parking lot in his car and did some nice donuts.

    • @alzimme86
      @alzimme86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah, Ben's always just an awesome dude who knows his stuff and enjoys cars. I think that came through in the video too.

  • @KnightDriveTV
    @KnightDriveTV 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Sick build! I'm taking a lot of inspiration from the FD builds of Japan that I've followed since the early 2000's and applying them to C5 and C6 Corvette, with a line of custom carbon parts if anyone is going TA with a Corvette or building a Corvette canyon killer.

  • @vinnielamborn621
    @vinnielamborn621 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thats enough to convince me to get a EFR 8374 for my FD.

    • @gav240z
      @gav240z 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same.. lol. I have to rebuild my motor because coolant seal blew. But twins are on the way out and I just look at the mess of vacuum hoses and don't wanna know about it.

  • @EasthoodRacing
    @EasthoodRacing 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    OUR FAVORITE BEN IS AT IT AGAIN!
    Thanks, Larry for such a great video on one of the coolest cars we've ever seen. Can't wait to see/race it again at Mid-Ohio this year!

  • @gav240z
    @gav240z 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Larry is gonna want an FD. When you drive 1 you want 1. They are very special.

  • @JadenConwright
    @JadenConwright 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Oh yeah a fun fact about the AC systems in the IMSA cars, at least the Audi and Lamborghini, is that they only work off throttle. They’ll shut off when the throttle opens to minimize power loss.

  • @KarmaUnlimited
    @KarmaUnlimited 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best looking RX7 feature on this channel

  • @waitwuttt
    @waitwuttt 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    white on white rx7 sitting on regamsters such a clean clean time attack build 10/10 execution beautiful fd.

  • @damienbritz1766
    @damienbritz1766 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I need more rotaries on this channel

  • @MindDezign
    @MindDezign 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The intro with Larry acting like Charlie Chaplin was so damn funny !

  • @arrivendrive6831
    @arrivendrive6831 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great review on a well purpose built rx7. This is no poser rx7 owner or car. This rx7 is a breath of fresh air after seeing so many poser rx7s on youtube. I am currently building an rx7 for double duty and I run a street ported engine, divided 6262 pte turbo with a vmount. My car has all the supporting mods as well. Suspension by ohlins and so on and so on. I have been thinking of going to the 8374 iwg borg warner also but I hear about boost creep all the time. How do you keep from getting boost creep? Thanks for the review on the Sake Bomb brakes. Brap on brother and congrats on your build

  • @runner05
    @runner05 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m speechless, that’s a truly gorgeous FD.

  • @themiddlechild1988
    @themiddlechild1988 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tight tight tight yeah. Omg that was gold

  • @MikeCodere23
    @MikeCodere23 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Congrats on baby and great video, beautiful fd.

  • @dylantheriault9007
    @dylantheriault9007 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the best looking RX-7 tail light assembly ! 💯👍

  • @Omgwatan00b
    @Omgwatan00b 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great car. Great footage as usual. Legend!

  • @rj5485
    @rj5485 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love Initial D mentions 😍

  • @Eji66
    @Eji66 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I will own one some day! I love this build so much!

  • @ciello___8307
    @ciello___8307 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this build! The mirrors and mazdaspeed bumper are so cool

  • @EightyThor
    @EightyThor 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The footage at 2:59 with the HUD containing the mini map is cool. Is there a full video like that?

  • @allankujor2094
    @allankujor2094 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Still better than super streets channel

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great job Larry good to see you back, awesome cars and wicked vid, cheers KC Tasmania Australia #StaySafeStayHome

  • @korymanuel6759
    @korymanuel6759 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    My ultimate dream car can't get any better than that pull rotary power

  • @QuBaTiOn
    @QuBaTiOn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    11:06 who else put on their headphones for this?!

  • @ryfu10
    @ryfu10 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The Mazda comp motor sold me on this vid! Awesome 👌!

  • @Ztaal3
    @Ztaal3 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    larrys word-of-the-day calendar is.... Smooth :D

  • @wrxzboost
    @wrxzboost 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "wutangben" - tbh, not the person i was expecting

  • @Herblenny
    @Herblenny 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice!! Good to see Ben on this. Great car!

  • @avmelidor
    @avmelidor ปีที่แล้ว

    I should have picked up one of these years ago.

  • @Onewheelordeal
    @Onewheelordeal 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Y'all should do some looking into getting an engine Mazda spec before you get yourself excited.
    Especially going above stock power levels

  • @estudiom142
    @estudiom142 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazin chapter, set up cool owner, amazing!

  • @Austin_Dixon
    @Austin_Dixon 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    -200hp for removing pop up headlights
    +100hp for keeping interior functional and comfortable

  • @stevebryant5299
    @stevebryant5299 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry - I love all your Video's and pictures! What is the Japanese sounding song at the end of the Video!! Thank you!

    • @jordancliff7011
      @jordancliff7011 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Steve Bryant did you find it? I love this song i need it lol

  • @gavinbugg8824
    @gavinbugg8824 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Larry is everyone's first lmao ;)😂 love watching these episodes! 🙏💯

  • @bobby3914
    @bobby3914 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing FD3S one of the best looking

  • @jonmy1415
    @jonmy1415 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Absolutely love your videos

  • @arifdianprakasa3086
    @arifdianprakasa3086 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rotaries are one of the easiest engine to assemble, but off course i am not gonna say its more reliable than honda.

  • @steffk5878
    @steffk5878 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The owner of that f.d. is a joke. I libe in Chicagoland area, have spent alot of time at autobahn and watched that guy get spanked repeatedly. Also...i own an r32 gtr and they arent that difficult to work on if you know how cars work and regularly wrench on them. However larry is right, the factory location of the oil filter is insane! Greddy relocation kit for the win! Larry....you are the man. Thank you for shooting the trust fund baby's car. Beautiful car that he doesnt even knows where redline is at!

  • @mrjivester
    @mrjivester 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is such a nice RX7, keep up the good work. Makes me want to build one, :-) but one project at a time, I am still building my FJ Cruiser reboot project; it is taking so damn long to complete.

  • @datdudeinred
    @datdudeinred 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That sound alone is adding 1000hp on top of those 300+hp.

  • @tunedmultimedia1842
    @tunedmultimedia1842 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ben seems like a really nice guy.

  • @dez1754
    @dez1754 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great EP. This is FIRE.

  • @sarahdell4042
    @sarahdell4042 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Awesome!

  • @enigmaPL
    @enigmaPL 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Me: * Hears other enthusiasts complaining about how wrenching on their cars was pissing them off sometimes *
    Also Me: * Puts lighter down, walks away from mk3 supra for now to wrench another day *
    *sigh of relief*

  • @darnell1320
    @darnell1320 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Haven't clicked on a video so fast

  • @patrickmccrimedog9844
    @patrickmccrimedog9844 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mazda really should bring these cars back, at least in some limited numbers. Updated drivetrain/suspension but with the original looking body. Not like Toyota's new supra with an all new body style...the original FD body. Would be sick imo

  • @brianwalter257
    @brianwalter257 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    That's an Eaton blower (lysoholm screw)

  • @jahraizer250
    @jahraizer250 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok that's a brap. Thanks folks. Brap it.. THATS A BRAAPP!!

  • @adrianncharles436
    @adrianncharles436 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    AWESOME BUILD LOVE IT

  • @Kiret123
    @Kiret123 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Time Attack cars HAVE to look good. you think Japan been playin around, building half-ass cars all these years?! damnit Larry

  • @DrowzyPill
    @DrowzyPill 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    great guest and great car!!

  • @ryanmolloy5421
    @ryanmolloy5421 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ah autobahn. A track I know too well. If it rains the day before, the water will actually seep up through the pavement for the next day or so. Not sure why but yeah, it's an unfortunate surprise.

  • @travismassingale7801
    @travismassingale7801 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wanna be a humble FD owner

  • @driver46
    @driver46 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great car , put some more track driving from these beasts in your videos .

  • @nismox6460
    @nismox6460 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Another top level ride just WOW

  • @samdavis1228
    @samdavis1228 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The owner seems more excited in the passenger seat

  • @Sovereign86
    @Sovereign86 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    LOVE those Regamasters!

  • @thetruth1862
    @thetruth1862 4 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    MAZDASPEED REPRESENT

  • @2391jessie
    @2391jessie 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    25:45 Sound Clip

  • @rdooski
    @rdooski 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is there a certain part besides the turbo that causes the whistling during acceleration? I love that sound.

  • @RogueBeatsARG
    @RogueBeatsARG ปีที่แล้ว

    Re Amemiya make the best kits for the RX-7

  • @SKEGZ
    @SKEGZ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    finally a guy that pronounces re amemiya properly. unlike tj hunt and micky that make me cringe every time they say it.

  • @shera5793
    @shera5793 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude having a r32 and fd rx 7, he have a life i will probably never have.

    • @japple5933
      @japple5933 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      it's like people having 2 bmws or type rs. it's not that out there 🤷‍♂️

  • @MusangLaut2
    @MusangLaut2 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    wtf the car rotated so nice around the corners, must be really fun to drive

  • @ryanlaing898
    @ryanlaing898 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    sick wheels Desmond Regamaster Evo

  • @adamwetzel6547
    @adamwetzel6547 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    You're the Chen Zhen of photography

  • @Eduardo_Espinoza
    @Eduardo_Espinoza 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super cool owner