(This is also posted in general car chat, but someone mentioned it might be a good idea to post here, too!)

Greetings!


So, I am finally admitting I have an obsession...


It's with a 3rd Generation RX-7...


So I have decided that the only way to cure it is to buy one! (Smart thinking, no?) I've got a little while before I will comfortably have the means of doing so, but here's where I need the help... I'm completely new at this and I need advice on buying one!!! If you all know of any great websites about RX-7s, any good books, articles, knowledgeable people to talk to, etc, they will all be greatly welcomed!!! Recommended mechanics will be needed as well, who do you trust?

Many many thanks to you all, I appreciate the help!!!

 

WoW! About time I see another female on here that likes 7's besides me. I think everyone on this website is really knowledgable about 7's and would be more than willing to help you out. Rotary 7 is pretty good with them and might be alot of help since he seems to be the one on here that has worked on alot of other peoples cars.

There are a few websites on RX7's. I'm sure some other people will help you out with other sites.

Not sure where you live but there are 2 good shops in the area. There is Mazsport in Largo for modified cars and then Maztech in Tampa for mostly stock ones.

My husband has used both mechanics and they both do good jobs. I guess it depends. Everyone is different and has different experiences with each one.

The guys on here will help you out more than me.

Keep in mind that we meet a few times a week and hang out.

Saturday night - Sonic on Hillsborough
Wednesday night - Sunshine Dragstrip
Thursday night - Quaker Steak & Lube
Plus other meetings in between!


- Welcome - Welcome - Welcome -

 

Best website ever for rx7's is Rx7club.com
Tons and tons of very useful information that you can search through along with many archives. They always have the factory specs listed, options certain cars came with, etc for newbee rx7 owners. You can post in the 3rd gen section of rx7club, if you say your a girl they will jump on it right away and help with any questions you have

They are expensive though, cheapest I've seen for a GOOD one, that doesn't need a rebuild or body/interior work was for $10,000. But as I see 3rd gens they are an exotic and a supercar with the right work done to it so they are worth every penny they cost. If someone would give me one to kill a person, I think I would really have to think hard about my answer......seriously

 

Wow.. a female into rotarys

Ok the best web site for info and alot of tech help is RX7CLUB.
Theres no other out there.

A FD is a big step for a first time rotary owner.
It needs a little more attention then gassing it up and then go.

Im sure you know rotary engines consume* oil,about a quart every 1000 miles.If oil leaks like (Joe2Dmax)Its more like a gal a week

Ok then overheating.You have to watch the water temp very closely..
Rotarys dont like to get hot,alot of things can warp.Plates/rotor housings.

Now you want to get into boost.Average on a FD engine,I would say would be 70-80k.Im not saying there wont be any out there with more.Its just up to how you maintain the engine/car.

If im correct,they recommend rebuilding the turbos at 60.
Another problem that can cause major problems would be timing/air/fuel leaning out the engine to much,will do damage.. Break apex seals etc etc.

If your going to get a rotary,you need some knowledge.I knew the basics when I started,but the more and more I got ripped off by local shops.The more I had to learn.I got lucky that I broke down one night.Another rotor head,stopped to help me out,and come to find out he worked at another dealership like 5 mins from mine.

I learned alot from this guy,and glad someone took the time to teach me,so i try to pass on the good info to others who want to learn.

A FD is a big step to own a rotary with no knowledge,and they are very expensive to fix.I would say to start off with something a little older,but a chick in a FD is hot

What are your plans on buying a FD for?
Daily driving?
Week end fun?
....

Just curiuos..

And Welcome to TR

 

ill take you for a ride in mine



~andrew

 

Wow, I didn't think that girls that liked rotaries/RX-7s were rare, but apparently I was wrong! I'm always up for a good ride in a 7 until I get one of my own, hahaha! You guys are awesome, and incredibly helpful, please keep it coming!

 

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wow theirs no sortage of leg humpers in this forum either. honestly if this is your first rotary powered car i would think long and hard about getting a 3rd gen. you need to have a very nice bank account to help maintain it. parts are expensive, and unless you like turning wrenches labor is expensive as well.

and like tony said is this going to be a daily driver or fun track/weekend car?

 

Yeah, I'm noticing the leg humpers, too... Too funny... This is going to be a second car, weekend/fun only.

 

Like Rotary Buddha said, it will cost A LOT to maintain if you don't work on it yourself.
Well the same goes for all rotary cars, but mostly the 3rd gens because they were (and still are) expensive!