RE: Mazda RX-7: Spotted
Discussion
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il986P_ooEE
Any excuse to post up rotary content
I have loved Rx's ever since borrowing a mates one in the states. I returned and visited Rotechniks and went out in a slightly breathed upon car. Mental.
When the house if finished I'll have one.
Any excuse to post up rotary content
I have loved Rx's ever since borrowing a mates one in the states. I returned and visited Rotechniks and went out in a slightly breathed upon car. Mental.
When the house if finished I'll have one.
I've seen a few of these cars with the wing removed at the back, including one locally that was wingless, until the owner plopped a massive Veilside turd on the boot. I suppose it's fine to do without if you're just pootling along, but I presume you wouldn't want to do without the downforce generated by that wing if you were pressing on?
In '04 I was in a financial position to buy something really nice. Knowing this was probably my first and last opportunity to own something special, I did a lot of research and settled on an RX-7. I ended up with a '97 RX-7 RS-R (30th anniversary model) and owned her for two years.
In the end I had to sell her to fund a house purchase, and I'd never be able to keep up with the FD's drinking habit nowadays given how ruinously expensive petrol is. But all the same every drive was an event, it was bonkers fast, and had the same kind of ownership experience and reaction as something far more exotic.
In the end I had to sell her to fund a house purchase, and I'd never be able to keep up with the FD's drinking habit nowadays given how ruinously expensive petrol is. But all the same every drive was an event, it was bonkers fast, and had the same kind of ownership experience and reaction as something far more exotic.
yonex said:
Not a fan of drifting myself, but that was nice to watch. Red Bull sponsors some decent stuff, it seems. AFC1886 said:
How thirsty are the twin turbo versions? I remember reading an old review that said it did 4mpg on track and low teens on the road is this true!?
I get 13mpg on an average run which tends to consist of some rather... spirited driving. Mind you mine is running rich. I know owners who get 17mpg with a similar driving style. It's often said that these (in fact rotary engines in general) do not like short journeys, does this have any foundation in truth? If so, what is the shortest journey you can get away with?
For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
Had an RX7 Type-R, modified with the usual (intake, cpu, exhaust) as well as a quick shift gearbox, and it was mindblowingly fast, but also midblowingly expensive!!
The engine seals went about 4000 miles after I bought it, but of course I had put aside the £3 grand for a rebuild...er, I'm lying, the money I should have kept aside I spent running the damn thing, so the rebuild was a very big cherry on top of an already costly pie.
Had a shock collapse, so I ended up getting new shocks all round, and the rear tyres were 245's at about £200 a pop, and major service was over £400, and then the insurance renewal came, and I must have averaged about 14MPG, and I looked at this beautiful car and realised the old addage in car buying, it's relatively cheap for a reason, and that reason is few people can afford to actually run one!!
I loved it while I had it, all of 1 year. Believe it or not I sold it shortly after the rebuild because I just didnt want to face the next bill. If I had kept it the turbos would probably have died or something, it just seemed to actively want to bankrupt me, like a high maintenance woman It was amazing when it ran well, and mega exciting as the second turbo kicked in and revs went crazy, and the wheels would spin in 3rd gear, and I wish I could afford one as weekend toy, but ultimately hugely flawed.
I still visit the Classified and look at them, but not sure I'll ever be ready to be burned twice.
The engine seals went about 4000 miles after I bought it, but of course I had put aside the £3 grand for a rebuild...er, I'm lying, the money I should have kept aside I spent running the damn thing, so the rebuild was a very big cherry on top of an already costly pie.
Had a shock collapse, so I ended up getting new shocks all round, and the rear tyres were 245's at about £200 a pop, and major service was over £400, and then the insurance renewal came, and I must have averaged about 14MPG, and I looked at this beautiful car and realised the old addage in car buying, it's relatively cheap for a reason, and that reason is few people can afford to actually run one!!
I loved it while I had it, all of 1 year. Believe it or not I sold it shortly after the rebuild because I just didnt want to face the next bill. If I had kept it the turbos would probably have died or something, it just seemed to actively want to bankrupt me, like a high maintenance woman
It was amazing when it ran well, and mega exciting as the second turbo kicked in and revs went crazy, and the wheels would spin in 3rd gear, and I wish I could afford one as weekend toy, but ultimately hugely flawed. I still visit the Classified and look at them, but not sure I'll ever be ready to be burned twice.
zb said:
It's often said that these (in fact rotary engines in general) do not like short journeys, does this have any foundation in truth? If so, what is the shortest journey you can get away with?
For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
I've had no problems with a 4 mile commute for 7 years, although I do take it for a longer trip once a week to give it some exercise.For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
Water is up to temperature in ~1.5 miles, oil takes a bit longer so I would want to do at least three miles, some of which is fast.
zb said:
It's often said that these (in fact rotary engines in general) do not like short journeys, does this have any foundation in truth? If so, what is the shortest journey you can get away with?
For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
I used to regularly commute that distance without bother. Mainly traffic jams, then about a mile of free flowing nsl.For instance; it is 5.6 miles from my house to work, this is almost exactly 50/50 town driving and NSL, too short?
V8RX7 said:
Whilst I agree about not having bodykits.
Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
I think UK cars had better rustproofing (ie some!) when new, JDMs didn;t, so a JDM which has been in the UK for some years without any aftermarket rustproofing may be starting to suffer. And just for clarification, I think if you fit a bigger exhaust, especially if you remove the Cat, you really need an Apexi to avoid running lean and lunching the tips.Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
rotarymazda said:
I've had no problems with a 4 mile commute for 7 years, although I do take it for a longer trip once a week to give it some exercise.
Water is up to temperature in ~1.5 miles, oil takes a bit longer so I would want to do at least three miles, some of which is fast.
Water is up to temperature in ~1.5 miles, oil takes a bit longer so I would want to do at least three miles, some of which is fast.
Mave said:
I used to regularly commute that distance without bother. Mainly traffic jams, then about a mile of free flowing nsl.
Thanks guys. 
A twin-turbo RX-7 is something I have pondered, I'll keep my eyes open for a good one.Mave said:
V8RX7 said:
Whilst I agree about not having bodykits.
Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
I think UK cars had better rustproofing (ie some!) when new, JDMs didn;t, so a JDM which has been in the UK for some years without any aftermarket rustproofing may be starting to suffer. And just for clarification, I think if you fit a bigger exhaust, especially if you remove the Cat, you really need an Apexi to avoid running lean and lunching the tips.Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
I've owned 3 RX7s (340bhp turbo, project, V8) all imports all mint underneath
V8RX7 said:
Mave said:
V8RX7 said:
Whilst I agree about not having bodykits.
Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
I think UK cars had better rustproofing (ie some!) when new, JDMs didn;t, so a JDM which has been in the UK for some years without any aftermarket rustproofing may be starting to suffer. And just for clarification, I think if you fit a bigger exhaust, especially if you remove the Cat, you really need an Apexi to avoid running lean and lunching the tips.Why would you try to find a UK car ? Imports haven't had to face salty winters and tend to be in far better condition.
I'd also wonder why you wouldn't want to fit a bigger exhaust for faster spooling and an Apexi ECU for an extra 100ish bhp.
I've owned 3 RX7s (340bhp turbo, project, V8) all imports all mint underneath
No idea about the rx but I have had an import that came with no rust proofing, so it's something to think about.
Gassing Station | General Gassing | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff