Wankel thread?
Did anyone here have an RX7 as one of their earliest cars/ their first car even?
Considering an NA FC but I'm curious if it's just too hard
I know the basics of rotary maintenance and how they work, but maybe it's just a thing where I need more experience with cars in general.
>>14044554
I'm in the same boat, except with a gen 2 RX8.
If you are willing to put in the work and know how to google just go for it imo.
Life is short.
>>14044554
i want one eventually
a second or third gen to use it more as a toy car/ garage queen
>>14044554
>FC as a first car
lol kill yourself kid
get a Corolla or something
fucking moron
>tfw no rotary motorcycle
also, anyone if you can fit a rotary to a transverse transmission?
literally no problems as long as you can refrain from limiter bashing when cold and know how to change oil every 3k miles
>>14044793
>no rotary motorcycle
but there are
also rotary is pretty dependent on it's mid engine lay out
>>14044554
I had one as my first car at 16 years old. AMA
>>14044812
yes but i cant afford one
>>14044827
how did you handle that MPG?
how do i into premix
what oil did you use
how bad was insurance
how much did your parents hate you
>>14044838
>how did you handle that MPG?
I had a job.
>how do i into premix
I didn't and went over 200k miles but there are tons of guides that tell you how mucg
>what oil did you use
Castrol 10w40 !!!NOT synthetic!!!
>how much did your parents hate you
Wasn't a big deal
>insurance
I dont recall
>>14044554
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUBhJM2An34
WATCH THIS
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Rotary faggotry needs to at least be informed.
>>14044856
>over 200k
there's a 1986 rx7 for sale with 88k for $2800
don't rx7s need an engine rebuild by 100-150k?
>>14044827
>RX7 at 16
lol m i talkin 2 a ghost
dont you own a mr2
lol your like double dead
everyone knows if someone under 20 touches one of those cars they die they just slump over the wheel
>>14044893
always have a fund ready for a rebuild, especially when you buy a car that seems to be running fine
>>14044870
no faggot, fuck off with your reddit-tier videos
>>14044827
how often does the rx7 need to be redlined
how exactly do you redline it safely
>>14044900
Mr2 turbo at 18
>>14044960
Once per drive. I beat the ever living shit out of mine.
Just take it to redline. It's that easy. You'll never feel a smoother redline in any other engine.
>>14044893
Depends. The all rx7s need rebuilds at x mileage is a meme. If he took care of it your good for a long time. If not I would rebuild now just incase. If you blow up the engine the rebuild could be expensive, if not it will be pretty cheap. If you dont want to rebuild you will probably be okay, just plan on doing it once it gets to 120k to 160k or so. They will run for longer but again you dont know how the previous guy treated it.
>>14044960
As much as you want as long as you warm up it.
Anyone here have an EFR turbo?
>>14044554
RX8 was my first car
It's been no more or less reliable than any other ten year old car. Just keep an eye on it and it'll be happy.
They're reliable, but they don't tolerate being in a poor state of tune well.
It offers something different and interesting in return.
>>14045008
Anything you would've liked to known prior to purchase/maintenance?
>>14044960
When people say redline they don't mean you go 100mph in traffic anon, just redline it in a lower gear, the rx7 loves it
I'd argue NA FC or FB are perfect cars for the burgeoning enthusiast
Is this too low ?
Ad says it's on Springs
>>14045202
Maybe. Hard to tell with black wheels.
But damn I love that color
>>14045212
The wheels tell me it may not be out of stance but can never be sure
How hard would it be to return to stock height?
I don't think there's any space in that wheel well
This is the best rx7 I found God damn it
>>14045157
That I couldn't really afford the petrol bill. It really does guzzle if you drive in traffic, and can be very sensitive to fuel quality. We've shit petrol in Ireland.
Maintenance was, it's all out there on the web.
I've replaced the ignition coils with D585's, along with a dwell remap to match. It's the best upgrade you can make to one.
I run premix, but lately it's been getting finnicky on it.
Catalytic converter was removed, which is a great reliability mod.
Otherise it's standard.
>>14045202
I bet it rubs like a mother fucker.
>>14044554
>>14044827
Also had/have one as my first car at 16. So reliable it's ridiculous, I've only spent $100 on some fuel hoses, a radiator house, and a headlight motor. $2000
>>14045260
Just grab stock springs.
>>14044969
are you a nig
>>14045326
Nope
Why?
Anyone ever hear of the LiquidPiston X engine? They claim to have much higher efficiency than everything else out there. Its not a Wankel, but it is rotary.
Is this bullshit or legit? Pic is supposedly a 40hp diesel X engine next to some 35hp conventional diesel block.
https://vimeo.com/64911927
>>14045364
These are sweet but I highly doubt it'll go into a car.
>>14045382
Why not?
>>14045364
I heard something about it grenading itself after a short time. That could be a problem.
>>14045364
>35hp diesel engine
>that big
maybe if it's from the 50s
>>14045364
Well they landed a DARPA contract earlier this year
http://www.popularmechanics.com/military/research/a15233/liquidpiston-darpa-contract/
>>14045382
They have said in the past that they were looking at outdoor equipment and generators, but I guess DARPA is exploring their potential use for military vehicles and shit.
>>14045390
The way the intake and exhaust work. Would need some re-engineering
https://vimeo.com/111796558
the liquid piston thing looks real neat.
shame they are not for sale to the public.
>>14045428
>>14045407
From what I read a while ago the technology is more aimed at industrial use not so much cars and planes and what not. cant remember why, but something like the best gains are seen when used in those kind of low power high torque constant running industrial setups. not for high hp types of applications.
i could be completely misremembering though
Love my FD, would not want one as a daily driver though.
>>14045316
Buying those and installing them is thousands of dollars
>tfw first car was an fd and I dd to this day
No money because gas and oil, but I still would not give it up
>>14045347
Looks like you're living in a shit hole
I had an FC as my first car. Drove it for 11 years, and still daily drive rotaries. I want to go back in time and slap my high school self in the face for even considering FWD cars.
Sold the RX-7 for $1600 less than I bought it for in 2003.
It was a great experience.
>>14045316
You literally can't find stock springs
>>14045759
I thought it was pretty good for moving out of my parents when i was 16 with a good job and decent cars.
>>14045732
Wut?
>>14045759
Double wut?
I have two sets sitting at my house. I'm sure rx7 club guys have tons too
>>14045829
Where faggot
>>14045829
Meant for
>>14045786
>>14045832
There's even a set on eBay. Although attached to struts.
>>14045505
makes it ideal in for a series hybrid setup
I am also considering a first gen rx-7 for my first vehicle, either this or a 79-86 capri and eventually throwing a mustang hatch on it.
>>14045845
FUCKING WHERE FAGGOT
KILL URSELF
WAAAAAAAANK
>>14044893
Are you looking at the one in Meadville PA?
>>14046689
why
rebuilding a rotary is easier than rebuilding a single cylinder motorbike
they're also reliable if you look after them properly
>>14047227
>easier than rebuilding a single cylinder motorbike
maybe not f,am 2 strokes are very easy to rebuild
>>14045845
what exactly am i looking for here anon
guy just says its on lowering springs
so what needs to be switched out and where can I get it
>>14047251
On eBay.
Rx7 FC OEM springs.
Or just get tanabe gf210 springs.
They lower like a half inch and are a bit stiffer.
Looks nice and rides nice. Here's a pic of when I had them on mine
>>14047211
I had a long conversation with the guy about that car.
I would be suspect of the car, mostly because the owner didn't seem to know much about rotaries or of the vehicle history.
I had some extra photos on my phone, but have since deleted them. Rust looked hard to tell whether it was just superficial or not, and thin 80's jap steel can rot quick if you don't nip it in the bud.
>>14047347
is it $177 for one spring or what
>>14047471
All 4 yo
>>14047347
>stancing your car
kill urself
>>14047479
Thanks man.
This FC >>14045202 looks really good, just that its a bit too low.
>>14047490
Lol wut
>>14044793
Suzuki and Norton made them you pleb.
>>14044960
>how exactly do you redline it safely
ahahahaahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha
>>14045303
I had an SA like that except mine was copper. Miss that car...
I know it's a bad idea but my want is real for pic related. He wants $999 for it. He says it had new apex seals recently installed and it currently sits at 71,000 miles.
Cons: it has a crack in the windshield and a bearing in the back is going out.
>>14048869
I would say sit back and look for one in better condition. You'll pay more for it initially but it'll be cheaper in the long run. Unless of course you want to spend time and money fixing it up, in which case go ahead.
>>14044554
>>14047490
You must be retarded.
That guys car isn't stanced.
Stance is when some nig or swagfag lowers the car really low and puts idiotic camber on.
>>14049228
only retard here is you
>>14047347
TOO LOW
>guy says his rx7 is a fun weekend car
>says he babies it
>says he never redlines it
>>concerned
how concerned should i be
>>14053056
he has no idea how to rotary anon
also everyone says they "baby" their car
Check the undercarriage on a lift for signs of bottoming out or heavily worn suspension
If the interior is clean then maybe they might actually baby it, but i doubt it.
>>14053076
i have a feeling hes a man with more money than car knowledge
>newer bmw in the background
>>14053152
yeesh, that clashing interior
those seats look like the shitty $200 jegs "fake racing" seats
>>14053189
they're turbo 2 seats
"1986 Mazda rx 7 with 88,xxx original miles on it. Car is in very very good condition and runs great. The original owner of the car removed the ac/power steering and also had a full rats nest and emissions removed from the car. It is all original except for lowering springs and exhaust. The interior has turbo2 leather seats and a racing steering wheel. Everything thing in the car works and is in very good condition for its age. The car was repainted about 3yrs ago and looks great, hood was replaced with a turbo2 hood. Maybe be willing to trade let know what you have if not im open to offer but i am not in any hurry to sell it. 2800obo Txt or call me with any questions "
>>14044554
If you are going FC you need the turbo version, unmolested.
NA rotaries are shit. Not because of maintenance, but because of the lack of torque. And you will still get bad fuel economy and the maintenance requirements of a sports level engine with none of the benefits.
The Renesis isn't terrible, but finding an RX8 without nigger wheels is tough to find. And there are ZERO aftermarket performance for it other than Racing Beat and Mazda Trix, both of which just slap a 200% mark up on modified OEM parts.
>>14044788
Don't be this guy, Anon. Nobody likes this guy.
>>14053218
>TURBO OR NOTHING BRO
>>14053253
When we are talking about FC's and FD's, yup, pretty much.
>>14053290
nah senpai
150hp more than enough for me desu
>>14053290
Exhaust alone on a rotary can net you up to 30 hp with a de-cat
Boost is the only way for big builds, but the n/a rotary isn't anemic with a little love
>>14053316
lol no, catless midpipe, exhaust and headers on an rx8 will do little even with a tune
>>14053340
wasn't talking about THAT
we don't talk about IT here
>>14053297
Well, then good for you. Go get an EP3 then. I'm talking about buying a good car vs buying something you wish you did more research on.
"senpai" Come on dude, don't be a tool.
>>14053316
Removing a cat will add power even with stock parts. That is just silly.
>>14053340
If you want power from an RX8, get custom work done. The over-the-counter shit won't get you anywhere.
Burn's stainless headers, and a custom exhaust and cat (if you plan on keeping it registerable) will help you lose a ton of weight and you should gain decent power. At the very least the weight loss is what you want anyway.
>>14053422
senpai cmon get over yourself
that is a good car
stop being so upset for no reasom
>>14053526
Just... Just stop. You are embarrassing me and making us look bad.
>>14053563
senpai please
you're so pretentious
>>14053212
HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
>>14053580
Pretentious. Now you are just being goofy. I gave advise to one who asked. You are just trying to coddle my balls now.
