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11/24/2025

The white-on-white 3-rotor Mazda RX-7 is a hype whip that has captured the hearts of car enthusiasts worldwide. With a classic three-rotor rotary engine and a meticulously clean aesthetic, this RX-7 combines performance, style, and show-stopping presence into one unforgettable package.
Under the hood, the legendary 13B rotary engine delivers high-revving excitement, responsive throttle, and that signature rotary soundtrack that RX-7 fans love. The engine has been tuned for peak performance, providing agility and exhilarating acceleration, making this car a joy both on the streets and at meets. Lightweight construction and suspension upgrades ensure precision handling, giving drivers full confidence in cornering and maneuverability.

The all-white exterior, complemented by a matching interior and subtle accents, creates a minimalist yet aggressive look that emphasizes the RX-7’s iconic curves and proportions. Every line, vent, and fender flare is showcased perfectly in this monochrome palette, making it one of the cleanest builds of its kind. Custom wheels, lowered stance, and performance enhancements complete the visual impact, ensuring the car turns heads wherever it goes.

Inside, the cabin is driver-focused, featuring clean finishes, premium materials, and subtle modern touches that respect the car’s heritage while enhancing usability. Every detail reflects careful attention to balance aesthetics, performance, and comfort.
This white-on-white 3-rotor RX-7 has become more than just a car, it’s a symbol of rotary culture, clean builds, and automotive passion. Its popularity is evident from the massive following it has inspired, showing that a perfect combination of style and performance can elevate a car to legendary status in the community.

Header install on a 4.6L
11/24/2025

Header install on a 4.6L

The Ridge has a pen that matches FOX suspension!
11/17/2025

The Ridge has a pen that matches FOX suspension!

When the robot vac is property of LimitlessRacingDynamics
11/17/2025

When the robot vac is property of LimitlessRacingDynamics

Custom SVE interior at night!
11/13/2025

Custom SVE interior at night!

Drilled two 1/4" ports on the down tube and three 3/32" holes under the rear triangle to route a single piece of conduit...
11/13/2025

Drilled two 1/4" ports on the down tube and three 3/32" holes under the rear triangle to route a single piece of conduit from the shifter to the derailleur.

This eliminates the exposed cable and guide located under the bottom bracket to drastically improve shifting performance!

I used Jagwire's carbon-braided housing, cable, and grommets.

A nice bit of kit from North Shore Billet!Precision machined in Whistler, BC. πŸ”©
08/07/2025

A nice bit of kit from North Shore Billet!
Precision machined in Whistler, BC. πŸ”©

bbinfinitefast Ceramitechℒ️ high-performance bearings with a bushing between the drive and non-drive side achieves the p...
07/30/2025

bbinfinitefast Ceramitechℒ️ high-performance bearings with a bushing between the drive and non-drive side achieves the perfect tolerance when preloading. Unlike multi-piece bottom brackets, BBI has created an alternative solution to solve a common problem by using a 1-piece cartridge design. This hub-like cartridge helps increase the overall shell strength to minimize any movement in the cup recesses.

Take a load off.
This bit of kit is designed with a precision drift bushing that gently ties the inner races together, which reduces the chance of overloading bearings, resulting in premature wear.
Cherry on top, right?

So, why is it a big deal?
Bottom bracket creaking and failure are common issues in bikes, especially carbon frames. That said, removing and resolving those issues in a press-fit application is not something anyone should have factored into general maintenance. Over the years, I tested many brackets from square tapered to 24mm, GXP, to arguably the best and worst SRAM DUB, which is what I'm here to talk about!

SRAM's Durable*lol* Unified Bottom Bracket (DUB) is the industry's newest bracket system with some preem crank options, less weight, and a higher watt output. This is a system I believe to be a solid standard, but with some major drawbacks. If you've ever spun a fully assembled crank with the bottom bracket in your hand *without whacking your arm*, then you can put into perspective how much force is being transfered side-to-side. Now imagine over 150lbs of downward pressure through the same motion inside the bottom bracket shell.
This is why I believe SRAM DUB systems fail, is because the flex transfers through the spindle and causes the spacers to rub against the preload ring.
This can change the tolerance and load on the bearings that can cause a loose crankset and/or gradually driving the cups out from the press-fit shell - depending on the frame.

The Parktool HHP-2 is a beast! 😈
07/30/2025

The Parktool HHP-2 is a beast! 😈

bbinfinitefast Ceramitechℒ️ high-performance bearings with a bushing between the drive and non-drive side achieves the p...
07/30/2025

bbinfinitefast Ceramitechℒ️ high-performance bearings with a bushing between the drive and non-drive side achieves the perfect tolerance when preloading. Unlike multi-piece bottom brackets, BBI has created an alternative solution to solve a common problem by using a 1-piece cartridge design. This hub-like cartridge helps increase the overall shell strength to minimize any movement in the cup recesses.

Take a load off.
This bit of kit is designed with a precision drift bushing that gently ties the inner races together, which reduces the chance of overloading bearings, resulting in premature wear.
Cherry on top, right?

So, why is it a big deal?
Bottom bracket creaking and failure are common issues in bikes, especially carbon frames. That said, removing and resolving those issues in a press-fit application is not something anyone should have factored into general maintenance. Over the years, I tested many brackets from square tapered to 24mm, GXP, to arguably the best and worst SRAM DUB, which is what I'm here to talk about!

SRAM's Durable*lol* Unified Bottom Bracket (DUB) is the industry's newest bracket system with some preem crank options, less weight, and a higher watt output. This is a system I believe to be a solid standard, but with some major drawbacks. If you've ever spun a fully assembled crank with the bottom bracket in your hand *without whacking your arm*, then you can put into perspective how much force is being transfered side-to-side. Now imagine over 150lbs of downward pressure through the same motion inside the bottom bracket shell.
This is why I believe SRAM DUB systems fail, is because the flex transfers through the spindle and causes the spacers to rub against the preload ring.
This can change the tolerance and load on the bearings that can cause a loose crankset and/or gradually driving the cups out from the press-fit shell - depending on the frame.

Out with the standard nylon hoses, in with the steel braided ones!
07/30/2025

Out with the standard nylon hoses, in with the steel braided ones!

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