How do you drive your 7 ? What rpm(s) are you hitting daily ?
02-12-07, 09:36 PM
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I personally drive the crap out of my car. If you're going to put a mile on the car make it a good mile. My buzzer (redline) is going off alllllll the time. Havnt had any issues. I cant complain at all. I have drivin all the cars I have had HARD.
Im not trying to brag or anything, but I think the people that are take it super easy on their cars are just being super over protective. Personally i feel my rx7 WANTS to play, and I feel sorry for it when I have a girl in the car that doesn't think it's that good of an idea.
I would have to say I redline the most in first gear either because the wheels get loose or Im just lazy and wait for the buzzer. *shrug*
I MAY be asking for a rebuild soon, but I would rather rebuild every 2 years then drive like a grandma.
Im not trying to brag or anything, but I think the people that are take it super easy on their cars are just being super over protective. Personally i feel my rx7 WANTS to play, and I feel sorry for it when I have a girl in the car that doesn't think it's that good of an idea.
I would have to say I redline the most in first gear either because the wheels get loose or Im just lazy and wait for the buzzer. *shrug*
I MAY be asking for a rebuild soon, but I would rather rebuild every 2 years then drive like a grandma.
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02-12-07, 10:05 PM
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^^^ +1
i have a 87 NA an i drive it like its stolen.. redline it whenever i figure i can get away with it.. redline in 4th.. its a buzz. i have found that the harder i drive it the better it seems to run, and the more i seem to smile. i mean if u never get over 3500 how are u supposed to truely enjoy the spirit of the 7
i have a 87 NA an i drive it like its stolen.. redline it whenever i figure i can get away with it.. redline in 4th.. its a buzz. i have found that the harder i drive it the better it seems to run, and the more i seem to smile. i mean if u never get over 3500 how are u supposed to truely enjoy the spirit of the 7
02-12-07, 10:33 PM
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daily driving when im goin for mpg i usually shift around 3200...but once its warmed up i've been known to tap the red with regularity...especially if retardedspleen is around cuz you cant just drive with him...everythings a freakin race, lol.
02-12-07, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by BklynRX7
I usually shift around 6k normally (the bitch doesnt start pulling till 5.5k) and I make sure to redline 4 or 5 times a day minimally.
What do you think of the engine torque brace ? I have a front strut bar, would you still be able to install this if you have a front strut bar it looks like it attaches to the strut tower.
If it doesnt attach to the strut tower how does it install ? Do you have a pic?
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02-12-07, 11:00 PM
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How many miles on your rebuild so far ?
What do you think of the engine torque brace ?
What do you think of the engine torque brace ?
02-12-07, 11:04 PM
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My Vert get's the standard everyday driving. Easy, normal, hard, abusive and a few redlines several times a week.
My Turbo gets out only a few times a month but when it does it gets the same but with alot more redlines.
My Turbo gets out only a few times a month but when it does it gets the same but with alot more redlines.
02-13-07, 01:11 AM
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when trying to be nice to it i shift below 3k...but everyday i generaly redline it a fewtimes a day...but now my brakes(i think) are making an odd noise...it sounds like a tire is unbalanced..but ill have to check it out sometime(prolly this weekend because i work 2nd)im guessing its from brake tourqein in
02-13-07, 02:34 AM
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Originally Posted by tooslow7
when trying to be nice to it i shift below 3k...but everyday i generaly redline it a fewtimes a day...but now my brakes(i think) are making an odd noise...it sounds like a tire is unbalanced..but ill have to check it out sometime(prolly this weekend because i work 2nd)im guessing its from brake tourqein in
If anything else it could be the tires out of balance like you said, a bad alignment, or one of your tires could have a bubble in it.
02-13-07, 07:03 AM
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a redline a day keeps atkins away.... but i generally redline 2 to 5 times a day, but i dont drive my 7 everyday. spirited driving, i keep it around 4500 and 6000, in neighbor hoods and stuff i will cruise in 5th at like 1500. that makes my 7 get better gas milage than my honda
02-13-07, 05:56 PM
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Normal driving I'll probably shift at 3k-3.5k, before the aux. ports open.
But, that being said, I'll usually redline it every time I drive it too. That's what it was built for, right?
When I go backroad driving, the car will see much time between 5-7k rpms
But, that being said, I'll usually redline it every time I drive it too. That's what it was built for, right?
When I go backroad driving, the car will see much time between 5-7k rpms
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