Project Ghost  Our RX7 is a Series 4 FC3S non-Turbo. The car did not start the first time we saw it, but, at that moment, we know what we wanted to do with it. Besides the obvious color reason, if you guys have seen the Japanese anime series Initial D, you might already figured out where the name Project Ghost comes from. Although the Ghost in the series is a AE86 Panda Trueno, one of the main characters in the series drives an FC3S. We plan to boost the FC3S and do a complete drift setup for it. Stay tuned here for updates as they become available. A bit of history: The Series 4 (1986–1988) was available with a naturally aspirated, fuel-injected 13B-VDEI producing 146 hp. An optional turbocharged model, (1987–1988) known as the Turbo II in the American market, had 182 hp. The second generation, still known as the Savanna RX-7 in Japan, featured a complete restyling reminiscent of the Porsche 944 or Porsche 924. While the first generation RX7 (SA22/FB) was a purer sports car, the FC tended to be more of a sport-tourer. Handling was improved with less of the oversteer tendencies than the FB. The rear end design was improved from the FB's live rear axle to an Independent Rear Suspension rear axle. Steering was also improved with a more precise rack and pinion steering replacing the old recirculating ball steering of the FB. Disc brakes also became standard, with some models (S4: GXL, GTU, Turbo II, Convertible; S5: GXL, GTUs, Turbo, Convertible) offering four-piston front brakes. Mazda introduced Dynamic Tracking Suspension System (DTSS) in the FC3S. The revised independent rear suspension incorporated special toe control hubs which were capable of introducing a limited degree of passive rear steering under cornering loads. The DTSS worked by allowing a slight amount of toe-out under normal driving conditions but induced slight toe-in under heavier cornering loads at around 0.5 G's or more; toe-out in the rear allows for a more responsive rotation and a more stable rear under heavier cornering. Mazda also introduced Auto Adjusting Suspension (AAS) with the FC3S. The system changed damping characteristics according to the road and driving conditions, compensated for camber changes and provided anti-dive and anti-squat effects. The FC RX-7 was Motor Trend's Import Car of the Year for 1986. Mazda RX7 FC3S Specs: 
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