2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

rain fucked up my car?

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 17, 2006 | 02:44 PM
  #1  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
rain fucked up my car?

since it rained last week my hesitation has come back but in wierd places, but I also cleaned up the grounds a bit to make them nicer looking cause my home made makeshift ground kit was different gauged wire and cheap connectors and stuff etc.

but now it seems to get that bad ground feeling once again in my midpowerband and it bucks at me before redline and during startup it doesnt quite get to 3krpm, it jumps up to 1.5krpm.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 02:50 PM
  #2  
13b4me's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,789
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, NC
Nothing will diagnose a faulty electrical system quite like a good downpour...
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 02:52 PM
  #3  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
Originally Posted by 13b4me
Nothing will diagnose a faulty electrical system quite like a good downpour...
no kidding...

I had that gay scoop thing in there for only 1 day of rain, maybe not even a day, now I just got black duct tape covering the hole so I dont get water in there.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 02:54 PM
  #4  
13b4me's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,789
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, NC
Are you still running the topmount? I would rather my engine get a little wet, than to lean out and pop it!
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:04 PM
  #5  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
Originally Posted by 13b4me
Are you still running the topmount? I would rather my engine get a little wet, than to lean out and pop it!
its NA

and it was this scoop:
(the previos owner was the jackass who cut a hole in the hood)



and right below it is the AFM and the MSD RPM activated switch for the 5/6th ports.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:09 PM
  #6  
88rxn/a's Avatar
tom port.. AKA streetport
Tenured Member 15 Years
iTrader: (6)
 
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 4,658
Likes: 0
From: ludlow, pa
WTF...i looks like a vent i put in my house last summer???!
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:16 PM
  #7  
Goofy's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 886
Likes: 0
From: USA
I remember seeing pics after you bought that and thinking how he must've thought that the RX-7 ran off a dryer.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:17 PM
  #8  
The Wankler's Avatar
FKITALL
iTrader: (14)
 
Joined: May 2004
Posts: 3,588
Likes: 2
From: Dublin Ca.
I would get a new hood for sure.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:27 PM
  #9  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
Originally Posted by 88rxn/a
WTF...i looks like a vent i put in my house last summer???!
I was thinking it came off like an MR2 hood or something.

Originally Posted by Goofy
I remember seeing pics after you bought that and thinking how he must've thought that the RX-7 ran off a dryer.
I painted it black so it would look better (and it did) but it didnt rain when I had the car until recently and said to myself "wait a tick"

quickly running out and drying it, moving it into the garage and taping that bitch up, with a week of rain the tape is still going strong being outside all day and all heh.

Originally Posted by The Wankler
I would get a new hood for sure.
well see, that costs money. money I don't have but right now the tape is doing a damn good job.

but I may have already located a few aluminum t2 hoods.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:36 PM
  #10  
13b4me's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,789
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, NC
Wow that looks umm... ummmm.... lol
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 03:40 PM
  #11  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
Originally Posted by 13b4me
Wow that looks umm... ummmm.... lol
yeah, you dont think I was pissed when I saw it?

but for the **** I got with the car and the rustless NC car it wasnt that bad overall.

this is what it looks like with it painted black, muuuch less gay but still stupid:



now can we stop talking about the hole in the hood and help me get to the bottom of the electrical issue!?

Last edited by fidelity101; May 17, 2006 at 03:45 PM.
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 11:14 PM
  #12  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
anyone?
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 11:37 PM
  #13  
DriftingB26RX7's Avatar
Porsche-Hunter
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (4)
 
Joined: Apr 2004
Posts: 2,055
Likes: 0
From: 90041
it looks like a drain in the bathroom floor
Reply
Old May 17, 2006 | 11:48 PM
  #14  
fidelity101's Avatar
Thread Starter
Rallye RX7
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
iTrader: (11)
 
Joined: May 2005
Posts: 2,441
Likes: 110
From: MI/CHI
Originally Posted by DriftingB26RX7
it looks like a drain in the bathroom floor

why dont we change the thread title to

"what the hell did this come off from"

cause thats all thats gettin done here.


although, It does make me lol.
Reply
Old May 18, 2006 | 12:11 AM
  #15  
DREYKO's Avatar
I "lost" my emissions....
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 1,764
Likes: 6
From: lillington, nc
tried cleaning your afm connectors with alchohl? water may have gotten in and screwed it up
Reply
Old May 18, 2006 | 12:16 AM
  #16  
glocknesmonster's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 166
Likes: 0
From: Largo, Florida
You got the from an infomercial. It cuts veggies and stuff. who would of thought about putting it on a hood. Now i know rotorys get really hot but come on you really cant cool food on it.
Reply
Old May 18, 2006 | 12:22 AM
  #17  
13b4me's Avatar
Banned. I got OWNED!!!
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 8,789
Likes: 2
From: Jacksonville, NC
**** I roast lobsters on my downpipe all the time... It works great really...
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
torky007
3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002)
7
Aug 17, 2015 05:14 PM
rx7jocke
Single Turbo RX-7's
1
Aug 15, 2015 03:36 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:58 PM.