I picked up the Road and Track RX-8 brochure last night. Did anyone else read the article about the Rod Millen SCCA pro rally FC? He raced a couple of FCs, one even had AWD. The whole racing section in the brochure gives a good idea of what the rotary engine has accomplished in racing history; but i particularly liked the rally section. Has anyone else been bit by the AWD bug?

Iscar

 

hmm... didn't notice it... maybe i should check the brochure at work again

 

Sounds expensive to me and more parts to break. But would be cool anyway. Think of the holeshot!! Turning would suck though.

 

I saw that, he was doing Pikes Peak with the door hanging open and setting a record in the process. A three rotor AWD tube frame 1900lb FC as I recall.

 

 

Yeah, the tube frame makes the room for the AWD, hella cool if you ask me. I'd sure like to see the drive train layout on that beast. A transversely mounted rotary perhaps? I wonder what part of the car they kept.

Iscar

 

whoa....AWD rotary car, am i dreaming? ahha

 

i made a 4wd 4 rotar fc in gt3, and it handeled like a brick without wheels and a big *** engine without any traction.

 

how did you make a car for your gt3?

 

Eventually, (years away) I am planning on making an AWD FC. But, I wanted to use to 13B's. maybe one in the front and one in the rear. or either try to find a used ZZII.

 

I need to come in to a lot of money first, then AWD rx7 here i come.

 

Rotary AND AWD? Thats what wet dreams are made of

 

Eh, I think the Rear-Drive setup is the best for a Rotary.
Since AWD really reacts at low speeds with lots of torque (like Subarus). I mean some at higher speeds, but the rotary is such a top end *****, all the fun is the the rear wheels, IMHO.

 

REamemiya made an AWD FC. I belive it was a 20b. There are pics,and info of it here and on teamfc3s. It's sitting under a tarp, outside, behind the shop rusting away.

 

I dont know why everyone always drools over AWD. I mean for a rally situation, and/or slippery roads (rain/snow)yea of course its better. But for 99% of the applications RWD is far better (IMO of course) You can get just as much traction from a launch provided you have the appropriate wheels/tires/suspension setup. Once you get rolling, alls the AWD does is slow you down. (of course there are systems to get around this , IE the GTR Skyline where the AWD can be disabled and proportioned) AWD doughnuts sure are fun though

 

i would like rx7's to stay fr. i would be pissed if they made ff awd..............or worst yet ff haha

 

Yea - if it wasn't for the weight & mechanical complexity AWD would be great.

Ever notice how most cars have 4 wheel brakes??

 

Mazda had a factory effort for the WRC for a short time too. Here's a pic...

Millen has had a few awd 7's, an FB and an FC.

 

 

Care to elabourate on exactly what you're getting at with the wtf banner and the homo?

That's a picture of Mazda's WRC 'works' car, I don't see why that warrants your response.

Me and the car have conferred and wish you on your way with these choice emoticons