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i'm a teenager myself (just about to graduate from it... i'm 19), and if there's anything i learned from driving it's that off the track, a fast driver isn't necesarily a good driver... it's usually the opposite. don't drive too fast and get yourself hurt. more importantly, be careful not to hurt other people who may be around you.
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Originally posted by skydivr73 something else you may want to consider--I am from New England, so I remember what the winters can be like. Simply put--you are likely to be immobile when the snow starts coming down with a RX7. With the amount of snow you can get up there, and the fact that a 7 is rear wheel drive, with not much weight above the rear axle, you will find yourself driving VERY carefully, if you can even get out of your driveway. Rex's are low to the ground, and you would be driving a rotary-powered snowplow.....as long as this isn't a problem, or if you have access to something else to drive when the bad weather comes, then I say go for it, but before you do ANYTHING about buying a 7, you should get a compression test done. If the seller isn't willing to let this happen, beware. Oh--and before anyone tries to flame me cuz they can drive in the snow just fine, I am talking about how some parts of New England get snow storms that can completely bury a 7 as it sits in your driveway......so don't anyone go blowing a head gasket on me..... 2.5 feet of western mass snow, and i was still kicking SUV's ass. Hehe. |
Chains?
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Chains are for wimps! New England winters aren't very impressive to say the least, if you don't drive like a 16 year old jackass you should be fine, but givin the way this guy talks, I'm starting to think maybe a minivan would better suit. ;)
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i can coop with u SKYDIVR im from VT and the winters r harsh here!! thats why i store mine in the winter time!! i drive my Nissan Frontier or Company car in the winter always!! PEACE!! and yes speed isnt everything especially when ur just startin' out drivin'!! BE CAREFUL!!
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Originally posted by SonicRaT Chains are for wimps! |
I bought my car for $150. I deflooded it. I drove it for four months until I blew a coolant seal (they all told me to replace that damn radiator hose)
My car + T2 swap will cost me less than most people's cars, but don't get any ideas - I have connections. |
Originally posted by jon1234f i WANT TO GO AS FAST AS I CAN WITHOUT LETTING MY FATHER KNOW ABOUT IT. HA HA!! Stop typing in caps, are you even old enough to drive? |
Originally posted by Center of The Universe Tell that to the guy who rolled his Suzuki Samurai in the snow as I was coming back from a ski trip last year. :p: |
Ohh! So Fearless!
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A Non Turbo is just as fast
Well last time i check Turbos lick balls. The turbo model of the rx7 at least the 2nd gen version was the biggest mistake mazda every made it was heavy and slow and handles like a truck Mazda added like 750 pounds to the turbo models and completly screwed up the Rx7 driving abbility if you really want something fast get a non - turbo and put the turbo conversion kit on it.
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I hate when people register a new name just to post stupid comments. I also hate it when it's based upon incorrect information. God damn I hate canadians ;) Anyway, they added 250lbs, and they handled just as well, and adding a turbo kit will just add more weight. How sad....
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News flash for everyone here...
N/As ARE NOT FAST! GET OVER IT! Jarrett |
Originally posted by J-Rat News flash for everyone here... N/As ARE NOT FAST! GET OVER IT! Jarrett |
Originally posted by 1987RX7guy you should rephrase that cuz like that you are wrong. Not ALL N/a's are slow what about a PP, J, or Bridge port N/a or the 787B for that matter. 787B? Back to reality kiddo, thats not even part of this discussion. PP, B-port, whatever... I challenge ANYONE to show me a 13 sec timeslip from a N/A WITH NO NITROUS! I will publicly apologize should that blessed event ever occur. Until that day comes... N/As are SLOW! LIVE WITH IT! Jarrett |
Watch out for the rat! N/a's are indeed slow*er* than turbo's, but it's pretty damn easy to hit 13's with them.
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Ay, Rat's. Chill out man.;)
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yea chill out guys!! my N/A hit 135 mph, so it doesnt matter at that fact!! its all in preference on what u like or want!! i think y'all went off the deep end here now!! the KID just ask about the N/A's!! turbos r good but only on 0-60, 0-100, 1/4mile, and 1mile times!! my N/A will have a turbo on it, but its gonna be AFTERMARKET much better!! PEACE y'all!!
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I'm pretty satisfied with the speed on my N/A. I don't race (track or street).
I don't care if it takes longer to get to 60, to 80, to 100, and so on. It still gets there and can maintain it. The N/A is still as nimble as a turbo when hitting the curves. If you plan on DRIVING the car, I wouldn't worry if you have an N/A or Turbo model. If you want to race, then look into getting a Turbo. P.S. FC Turbos are slow compared to many other cars, live with it :D |
Okay...
Apparently I am pissing in alot of peoples Wheeties right now. So, allow me to apologize. Your N/As are fast, blindingly fast, they are a flash passing me on the street! The pavement rippling acceleration is beyond compare!...:) Seriously though, I love N/As, I was just stating my opinion, which is exacly that, MY OPINION. I feel the Turbo is the better car. But I am not adverse to owning an N/A, being as how I already own 2 of them plus my TII. Jarrett There, I am sorry, NOW QUIT PMing ME!!! |
Re: Is A Non Turbo Rx7 Still Fast?
Originally posted by jon1234f ARE THE NON TURBO'S STILL QUITE FAST/FUN? "Zippy", "quick", "nimble", "zesty", "energetic", "lively", "brisk", "mercurial", "spirited", or "vivacious"? Maybe... but fast? No. as for fun.... oh yes, very. :) -ZenFox |
Hahaha, poor J-rat :) I love my N/A too, what'd I have to drive while my TII's dead without it!? Er, I guess I do have 7 other vehicles to drive. Anyway, I just don't think there's all that much potential packed away in the N/A's as compared to the Turbo, but if you want something that's reliable, damn sure don't get no stinkin turbo! :)
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Re: A Non Turbo is just as fast
Originally posted by Unamed-Driver Well last time i check Turbos lick balls. The turbo model of the rx7 at least the 2nd gen version was the biggest mistake mazda every made it was heavy and slow and handles like a truck Mazda added like 750 pounds to the turbo models and completly screwed up the Rx7 driving abbility if you really want something fast get a non - turbo and put the turbo conversion kit on it. Seriously, it's hilarious. |
Re: Re: A Non Turbo is just as fast
Originally posted by ZachSpazz This is the funniest thing I've read all day. Seriously, it's hilarious. Who would have thought that the extra weight comes from some components that actually help the extra power be delivered reliably. But for the originator of the thread: What's fast to you? Straight lines? Turns? Top speed? Fast is relative. EXTREMELY relative. |
i bought mine for $350 it ran at first but not now that was about a month ago. stoped runnin after a week
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