RE: Mazda RX-7: PH Heroes
Discussion
fph said:
I imported this 2001 Type R Bathurst R last year, I wanted an unmodified example and this model came from the factory with height adjustable suspension.
Edited by FD3Si on Sunday 27th July 08:26
FD3Si said:
Beautiful, a prime example of why tgey dont need any extra fibreglass. Lovely car. However, at the risk of being an FD geek, if the suspension is height adjustable, its not factory. The only different spec shocks that some models came with were Bimsteins, and those were fixed platforms. The Bathurst models didn't come with Bilsteins.
Bathurst X and Bathurst models did not come with height adjustable suspension, however the Type R Bathurst R did as shown in the original sales brochure. Edited by FD3Si on Sunday 27th July 08:26
Beautiful timeless design, remember them being alternatives on my shopping list back when I bought a R33 GTR.
Mate bought one (import of course) and wrote it off within a week (may have even been the drive home). Definitely took no prisoners if you didn't respect how many BHP were going through the rear wheels with no driver assists.
Mate bought one (import of course) and wrote it off within a week (may have even been the drive home). Definitely took no prisoners if you didn't respect how many BHP were going through the rear wheels with no driver assists.
RPastry said:
article said:
Most beautiful Japanese sports car ever? Discuss
not quite;
But, I would say it's the best looking one of the '90s.
I will always have a place in my garage for a Mazda. They seem to be the brand that makes cars for enthusiasts, by enthusiast. And when it's not a fun car to drive they make, they seem to be doing their utter best that it'll damn well be a very good one in other aspects.
Can't wait for their new take on the MX-5. Which, if rumours are to be believed, will be lighter and more powerful.
ZesPak said:
RPastry said:
article said:
Most beautiful Japanese sports car ever? Discuss
not quite;But, I would say it's the best looking one of the '90s.
RX7s in the UK were always pretty weakly powered, the RX8 (when healthy) probably does kick out close to the quoted figured, but, of course, the RX7s turbos fill in the torque 'hole' very effectively, so the 7 (it's lighter too!) will feel the quicker car as well as go faster.
If I had a sportscar shaped hole in my collection I'd seriously consider a good gen 3 RX7, it's aged so much better than the Supra someone else mentioned (although power junkies will always favour the Toyota).
I keep saying I'm going to get rid of my RX8 and get something more 'practical', but I still love driving it and I know 'something more practical' is going to be a huge disappointment when the time does come...
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FD3Si said:
fph said:
I imported this 2001 Type R Bathurst R last year, I wanted an unmodified example and this model came from the factory with height adjustable suspension.
Beautiful, a prime example of why tgey dont need any extra fibreglass. Lovely car. However, at the risk of being an FD geek, if the suspension is height adjustable, its not factory. The only different spec shocks that some models came with were Bimsteins, and those were fixed platforms. The Bathurst models didn't come with Bilsteins.Edited by FD3Si on Sunday 27th July 08:26
Pommygranite said:
What are they like to live with on a day to day basis?
Fun, fun fun. It still gets looks, sounds wonderful (mine driven through East Grinstead high street sounds like a P51 mustang and scares everyone which I love. Honestly you couldn't choose a more engaging, beautiful and fun car for the money.I keep half heartedly trying to sell mine every few years, but part of me does not want to let go.
On the topic of oil consumption, the rule is a tea cup of oil every 2 tank fills of petrol - on average, but a lot (including mine) use a lot less.
On the UK car - it was directly targetted at the Porsche 944/968, but at a similar cost and a lot less power, so it was not surprising it bombed here. While the first models had 255 BHP at the fly in Japan, the addition of a second cat in this country reduced that to 225 alogn with a big drop in performance. Post facelift they became 265 BHP and the last few (Sprit R and RZ) had (as already mentioned) 280.
I really should sell mine (last advertised here about 4 months ago before I found a power steering leak) as it's my 3rd car at present, but I still get a big smile when I get in her, or even just when I see her at certain locations.
Segue on the Supra. Did you know that the JGTC/GT500 race car engine was based on the NA road car power unit, not the turbo one.
On the topic of oil consumption, the rule is a tea cup of oil every 2 tank fills of petrol - on average, but a lot (including mine) use a lot less.
On the UK car - it was directly targetted at the Porsche 944/968, but at a similar cost and a lot less power, so it was not surprising it bombed here. While the first models had 255 BHP at the fly in Japan, the addition of a second cat in this country reduced that to 225 alogn with a big drop in performance. Post facelift they became 265 BHP and the last few (Sprit R and RZ) had (as already mentioned) 280.
I really should sell mine (last advertised here about 4 months ago before I found a power steering leak) as it's my 3rd car at present, but I still get a big smile when I get in her, or even just when I see her at certain locations.
Segue on the Supra. Did you know that the JGTC/GT500 race car engine was based on the NA road car power unit, not the turbo one.
Edited by dapprman on Thursday 31st July 17:46
dapprman said:
I keep half heartedly trying to sell mine every few years, but part of me does not want to let go.
On the topic of oil consumption, the rule is a tea cup of oil every 2 tank fills of petrol - on average, but a lot (including mine) use a lot less.
On the UK car - it was directly targetted at the Porsche 944/968, but at a similar cost and a lot less power, so it was not surprising it bombed here. While the first models had 255 BHP at the fly in Japan, the addition of a second cat in this country reduced that to 225 alogn with a big drop in performance. Post facelift they became 265 BHP and the last few (Sprit R and RZ) had (as already mentioned) 280.
The previous version RX7 looked extremely similar to the 944 as wellOn the topic of oil consumption, the rule is a tea cup of oil every 2 tank fills of petrol - on average, but a lot (including mine) use a lot less.
On the UK car - it was directly targetted at the Porsche 944/968, but at a similar cost and a lot less power, so it was not surprising it bombed here. While the first models had 255 BHP at the fly in Japan, the addition of a second cat in this country reduced that to 225 alogn with a big drop in performance. Post facelift they became 265 BHP and the last few (Sprit R and RZ) had (as already mentioned) 280.
Aah I really want one of these soo badly!
Tbh though 'that' engine does worry me slightly...if I were to have one I'd have to have it single turbo'd. But then I hear that running the cars on short journeys (moving it around on the drive for example) can flood the engine. Surely this can't be right?
Come on people help me out here. Keep me away from an Impreza P1 which is snapping at my heels ;-)
Tbh though 'that' engine does worry me slightly...if I were to have one I'd have to have it single turbo'd. But then I hear that running the cars on short journeys (moving it around on the drive for example) can flood the engine. Surely this can't be right?
Come on people help me out here. Keep me away from an Impreza P1 which is snapping at my heels
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