Thread: Can the RX7 community afford a production opensource RX7 without Mazda?
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Old Feb 10, 2015 | 01:55 PM
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Default Can the RX7 community afford a production opensource RX7 without Mazda?

I am a big fan of all three Mazda RX7s. I have always said that the FD is the sexist thing to ever leave Japan. After Mazda discontinued the RX7 I and many other enthusiasts became disappointed. I never liked the length and height of the RX8, but its suspension is something very special. Unfortunately, the RX8 was also under powered. The RX8's front and rear suspension under a space frame chassis, powered by a aftermarket 4 rotor engine could keep a community alive. And Support a OpenSource SuperCar,.....MayBe I am dreaming lol..., But I am a metal Fabricator and have been part of many race car builds over the years. Carol Shelby had a more difficult time developing the Cobra. In essence building the car is easy.
I have a long time relationship with Rolex cup champion RX7 driver Cam Worth from Pettit Racing. Since Mazda discontinued the rotary line of cars in 2012, I feel as if the loyal enthusiasts and existing rotary engine part manufactures have the ability to support a 4 rotor OpenSource RX7 in the near future.
After Carol Shelby took a British Manufacture A.C. Ace body and chassis and powered it by a Ford truck engine a new opensource community was born. You can still buy enough opensource parts to build that same car today. Google The Shelby Cobra if you don't know the history.
Can we still do that kind of professional opensource car building today?
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