So if you ever wonder how you can get on the cover of Super Street, follow in the footsteps of Ben, who hit it and split it in two: "Do some research first," he advises, "The RX7 is fun to drive and has a lot of potential, but it has to be built right, otherwise you're just wasting your time and disgracing the FD3S. Building a car doesn't just involve money. You need to have a lot of creativity, knowledge of what's out in the market for your vehicle and most importantly, friends!" And to that, I say, "Word up and mabuhay!"
OWNER Benjamin Abutin
HOMETOWN Camarillo, California
DAILY GRIND The biggie smalls of High End performance
UNDER THE HOOD power Enterprise fuel injectors, Aeromotive fuel pump, fuel rail, Tanabe Concept G exhaust, Random Technology high-flow catalytic converter, Turbonetics 60-1 turbocharger, wastegate and intercooler with custom intercooler piping (V-Mount); ARC turbo blow-off valve, A'PEXi Power FC boost controller, ARC aluminum radiator, RE Amemiya oil cap, R Magic engine damper, RE Amemiya fluid reservoir, R Magic Ground wires, ARC oil cooler, ATL fuel cell tank, Carbing radiator shroud, Unorthodox pulley kit
DRIVETRAIN Cusco LSD, RE Amemiya short shifter, Power Enterprise dual disc racing clutch
STIFF STUFF ZEAL Super Function coilovers, Tanabe front and rear antiroll bars, Nagisa Shakitto shock tower plate, Kirk Racing 4-point rollcage, Carbing under brace, TC Sportline rear camber arms, Cusco rear trailing arm
ROLLERS SSR MS1 wheels 19x9.5 (front), 19x10.5 (rear) with Falken FK452 tires 275/30-19 (front), 285/35-19 (rear)
STOPPERS Project ? 6-piston racing calipers (front), 2-piston (rear), brake pads and brake lines
OUTSIDE Kazama full widebody kit, Voltex rear wing, Catz lighting, PJ Bonifacio bodywork, BASF candy deep red paint over silver
INSIDE SARD Stack gauge, DEFI gauges (oil, exhaust, boost, and water) and link control unit, Bride XAX2 high-end Kevlar bucket seat, custom red Kevlar door panels from Seibon by Gold Coast Upholstery, Nardi Orido-style steering wheel, R Magic shifter knob, Project ? pedals, Nardi shift boot and E-brake handle cover, Nardi E-brake boot, Nakamichi IN-DV7 head unit
PROPS High End Performance, Aerodyne Industries, P.J. Bonifacio, Tanabe USA, Chris Khan, Endless Tuning, Team Auto Concept Elite, BASF, Glosser, Falken, Mackin Industries, NOS Energy Drink