Denis' Mazda RX-7 Page

Shawn McClure's 7

This is a pictoral page of my many Mazda RX-7's. I have owned about 4 or 5 RX-7's, some being parts cars, one a street car, and the rest, well the rest were put to the test.

All photo were courtesy of my talented wife Maria, I owe her many thanks for her love of the sport and being so supportive. All photo's are copyright 2000 of Petit Photography

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The primary reason for building these cars was for "hillclimb" races here in the moutains of New England. The 7's are set up similar to a road race car in SCCA. They are a cross between a GT car and a IT car. The class rules allow us to make any changes to the suspension, motor, trans, exhaust, interior, and anything else. The catch is a complicated formula that figuires in the weight of the vehicle, when in production form, and the amount or different modification made.

Various shots from races:

Sideways on the crag

This picture shows my latest 7 at the "Cragway" turn on Mt. Washington in 1997.


in the dirt

Another Cragway shot after coming out as clean as I possibly can.

in the dirt, agian

In the background, you can see the "rocks" that "stop" you from going over the edge of the mountainside. It is a weird feeling approaching this turn, because you can not see the road past the crest before you enter the turn. All you see is clouds, and a big blue sky!

finally on top

At the top of Mt. Washington, you can see that the sky is not too far above, sometimes on a cloudy day, you actually drive through the clouds to get to the top.

Parking lot

Although this is not an action shot, I find myself staring at this picture, probably be cause the car is always in action when I'm around it. Besides, with the beatings I give, it deserves some peace time.

Listed below are things that were done to this car:

  • Engine:
    1988 Mazda 6-port 13b, Racing Beat Header and upper intake, Weber 48mm side draft.
  • Transmission:
    Stock 1983 5-speed (extremely tired and beaten).
  • Rear Axle:
    Stock Mazda GSL rear end, 5.13 ring and pinion, modified Mazda limited slip.
  • Suspension:
    Tokico 5-way adjustable shocks and struts, coil-over spings in front, progressive rear. Racing Beat front sway bar, None on rear (rear suspension binds, plans for a fix soon!)
  • Exhaust:Racing Beat full dual system.
  • Interior:
    Yeah right, A set of bars called a CAGE!
  • Tires & Wheels:
    Rear: 15 x 6 Panasports, 205 / 50 / 15 Hoosier's.
  • Miscellaneous:
    5-points harness, Cobra racing seat.
  • Color:
    "Sunshine" yellow

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