{"id":1054,"date":"2025-09-25T08:53:19","date_gmt":"2025-09-25T08:53:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/?p=1054"},"modified":"2025-10-16T08:38:59","modified_gmt":"2025-10-16T08:38:59","slug":"liberty-walk-mazda-rx-7-fd-is-coming-to-classic-japfest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/25\/liberty-walk-mazda-rx-7-fd-is-coming-to-classic-japfest\/","title":{"rendered":"Liberty Walk Mazda RX-7 FD Is Coming to Classic Japfest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Bookmark it: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Classic Japfest<\/a>, Goodwood Motor Circuit, October 4\u20135<\/strong>. Liberty Walk Europe\u2019s headline <strong>Mazda RX-7 FD<\/strong> \u2013 the same showstopper that\u2019s crisscrossed Europe and even spawned a Mini GT model \u2013 will be on display all weekend. If you\u2019ve only ever seen it on your feed, this is your chance to get face-to-face with one of LB Europe\u2019s most recognisable builds. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Secure your spot now<\/a><\/strong> <\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Get Your Classic Japfest Tickets Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"\ud83d\udd25From F1 to JDM: Lando Norris\u2019s Unreal Liberty Walk Nissan Skyline \ud83e\udd2f [4K]\" width=\"696\" height=\"392\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gHZt6dM51rs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-from-silhouette-to-spotlight\">From Silhouette to Spotlight<\/h2>\n<p>Few cars channel <a href=\"https:\/\/libertywalk-eu.com\/\">Liberty Walk\u2019s<\/a> rebellious spirit like this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/tuning-tech-guides\/mazda-rx-7-fd-buyers-guide\/\">FD<\/a>. It wears the LB Super Silhouette conversion\u2014an outrageous, era-authentic nod to Japan\u2019s late-\u201970s\/early-\u201980s silhouette racers\u2014so think boxy arches, vast <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/tuning-tech-guides\/car-aerodynamics-guide\/\">splitters <\/a>and towering wings that turn every walk-by into a full stop. The bodywork and paint were handled by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/colourkraft\/\">ColourKraft<\/a>, while the livery was designed by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/BlackFishGraphics\/\">Blackfish Graphics<\/a> and applied by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.identitywraps.co.uk\/\">Identity Wraps<\/a> using <a href=\"https:\/\/www.inozetekuk.com\/\">Inozetek <\/a>film, creating a jaw-locking first impression that feels retro and futuristic in equal measure.<\/p>\n<p>Project lead James Pearman nearly went white for easy livery swaps \u2013 until he clocked how the sharp, squared-off nose echoed a Porsche 935. That moment locked in the now-iconic \u2018Petronas\u2019 green paint and endurance-inspired striping. Changing it? Basically impossible now it\u2019s part of the car\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Check out the finish for yourself at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Classic Japfest<\/a>, where you can get up close and personal with this iconic car.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94496 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_28.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94497 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_29.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94499 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_3.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94502 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_4.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94500 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_6.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94498 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_18.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-mixed-match-wheels-maximum-personality\">Mixed-Match Wheels, Maximum Personality<\/h2>\n<p>This RX-7 refuses to play by single-era rules. Up front it runs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotiform.com\/products\/wheels\">Rotiform <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotiform.com\/rotiform-customspec-las-r\">LAS-R<\/a> with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rotiform.com\/rotiform-1pc-aerodisc\">Aerodiscs <\/a>for a pit-lane, prototype vibe; at the rear it rocks Work Meister S1 three-piece (rebuilt by Rimscarnated) to anchor the look in classic JDM flavour. Wrapped in Toyo R888 tyres, the clash is deliberate: modern motorsport at the nose, old-school attitude at the tail. James still has the front Works set \u2013 go full Works later? Maybe. For now, the mix is the signature.<\/p>\n<p>To keep those box-arches usable beyond the show stand, the car rides on AirREX air suspension with Air Lift Performance 3P management\u2014drop for display, raise for travel\u2014and an Ultra Racing chassis brace to add backbone when it\u2019s on the move between events.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-2 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94503\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94503 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_22.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94504\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94504 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_23.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94505\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94505 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_24.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94506\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94506 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_10.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94507\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94507 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_11.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94508\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94508 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_25.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-silvia-lining-why-an-sr20-swapped-rx-7-works\">The Silvia Lining \u2013 Why an SR20-Swapped RX-7 Works<\/h2>\n<p>Pop the vented bonnet and purists double-take: no rotary! In its place, a Nissan <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/tuning\/how-to-tune-a-nissan-sr20det-engine\/\">SR20DET<\/a> \u2013 a decision that lights up every comments section. The logic is brutally practical: rotaries love regular use; show cars live on the road and on stands. For a machine that has to travel, idle on stages and fire up on cue, the SR20 delivers tough, tunable reliability without killing the theatre.<\/p>\n<p>This isn\u2019t a token swap. The SR20 has been refreshed and paired with a Pulsar Turbo uprated turbo and intercooler, Turbosmart BOV\/FPR6\/eBoost2, ECU Master engine management with Digital Display and PMU, plus custom dual side exits and full vehicle wiring by Motor City Performance. Fuel system? ATL cell. Battery? Odyssey. The result is a safe, reliable 450\u2013460bhp package that still sounds unhinged in the best possible way. \u201cIt\u2019s a nice, safe setup, powerful, reliable, and it still sounds incredible,\u201d says James.<\/p>\n<p>Wanna hear it? Of course you do! And you can\u2026 at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Classic Japfest.<\/a> Book your tickets today!<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-3 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" height=\"1024\" width=\"683\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94514\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94514 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_21.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94512\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94512 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_7.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94509\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94509 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_13.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94510\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94510 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_15.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94513\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94513 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_17.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" loading=\"lazy\" data-id=\"94511\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-94511 lazyload\" data-src=\"http:\/\/www.statorgears.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/LBRX-7_20.jpg\"><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-built-to-travel-built-to-talk\">Built to Travel, Built to Talk<\/h2>\n<p>This FD isn\u2019t a garage queen; it\u2019s a continent-hopper. Over the last two years it\u2019s been a headline act from Rotterdam to Portugal, it\u2019s been immortalised as a Mini GT model, and it even features on <a href=\"https:\/\/libertywalk.co.jp\/\">Liberty Walk Japan<\/a> merch and special cards. No wonder crowds gather and phones rise wherever it lands! It might be the most attention-grabbing build in Liberty Walk Europe\u2019s roster right now, and the engine-swap debate is half the fun. Love it or hate it, you don\u2019t ignore it.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"wp-block-quote is-layout-flow wp-block-quote-is-layout-flow\">\n<p>Be part of the conversation and join us at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Classic Japfest<\/a> on Octerober 4 &amp; 5. <\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-tech-spec-quick-reference\">Tech Spec (Quick Reference)<\/h2>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Base:<\/strong> <em>Mazda RX-7 FD (1992)<\/em>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Styling:<\/strong> <em>Liberty Walk LB Super Silhouette<\/em> kit; \u2018Petronas\u2019 green respray; ColourKraft body\/paint; Inozetek material; Blackfish Graphics livery design; install by Identity Wraps.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engine\/Tuning:<\/strong> <strong>SR20DET<\/strong> swap; Pulsar Turbo (turbo + intercooler); Turbosmart BOV\/FPR6\/eBoost2; ECU Master management + Digital Display + PMU; ATL fuel cell; Odyssey race battery; custom dual side-exit exhaust; engine refresh + full vehicle wiring by Motor City Performance; approx 450\u2013460bhp.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Chassis\/Wheels:<\/strong> AirREX air suspension; Air Lift Performance 3P; Ultra Racing brace; Rotiform LAS-R + Aerodisc (front); Work Meister S1 (rear) rebuilt by Rimscarnated; Toyo R888 tyres.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Interior:<\/strong> Tillett B10 carbon seats; Liberty Walk steering wheel (1 of 100); JP Cages rear roll cage.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Goodwood in early October. A Liberty Walk Mazda RX-7 FD you won\u2019t forget. A field full of JDM legends. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Classic Japfest<\/a>, October 4\u20135 \u2013 book now and bring your crew!<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-width wp-block-button__width-100\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/classic-japfest\/\">Book Classic Japfest Tickets Here<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The post <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\/cars\/liberty-walk-mazda-rx7-fd-super-silhouette\/\">Liberty Walk Mazda RX-7 FD Is Coming to Classic Japfest<\/a> appeared first on <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fastcar.co.uk\">Fast Car<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Bookmark it: Classic Japfest, Goodwood Motor Circuit, October 4\u20135. 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