RX-7 Convertables
11-04-03, 12:07 AM
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Originally posted by AngelSlide
did they ever buld a hardtop kit fo the rx verts like the miatas have??
did they ever buld a hardtop kit fo the rx verts like the miatas have??
11-04-03, 01:24 AM
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Originally posted by RX-Heven
RX verts are some of the flexiest verts out there. Mazda did not do much to stiffen the chassis after 'cutting the roof off.' All makes of verts creak and moan, especially after 10-15 years, and RX's are particularly noisy in that regard, especially if you put some aftermarket coilovers on them.
I still love them even though they are pathetically slow, in na trim that is
RX verts are some of the flexiest verts out there. Mazda did not do much to stiffen the chassis after 'cutting the roof off.' All makes of verts creak and moan, especially after 10-15 years, and RX's are particularly noisy in that regard, especially if you put some aftermarket coilovers on them.
I still love them even though they are pathetically slow, in na trim that is
John
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11-04-03, 01:28 AM
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John,
If you need a turbo setup I have a couple of 87-8 turbo conversions available to be built to spec. Price range is $2500 out the door, or $3000+ installed. They are a drop in, plug in conversion for 86-88 NA cars. There is more info on my webpage at www.rotaryresurrection.com.
Turbo verts OWN...
If you need a turbo setup I have a couple of 87-8 turbo conversions available to be built to spec. Price range is $2500 out the door, or $3000+ installed. They are a drop in, plug in conversion for 86-88 NA cars. There is more info on my webpage at www.rotaryresurrection.com.
Turbo verts OWN...
11-04-03, 07:00 AM
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I will agree with Kevin on that because he built my vert/t2. And he will do one hell of a job with your car if you can get him to work before 3pm. hahahahah
whats up Kev
whats up Kev
11-04-03, 10:25 AM
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Originally posted by AngelSlide
did they ever buld a hardtop kit fo the rx verts like the miatas have??
did they ever buld a hardtop kit fo the rx verts like the miatas have??
The TX-7 top has a glass rear window (with defroster) and the hard targa section, so you really don't need a true hard top.
11-04-03, 01:36 PM
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I love my 'vert. Exept the top ripped in the lower corners on both sides! I'm gonna grab a raft fixing kit or something and fix that later tho, black duct tape is the fix for now :-p
I decided against the TII conversion because I simply cannot find another S5 TII to tear the drivetrain out of, and if I DID find one, I would try and restore it before trashing it, cuz these things just dont seem to be that common! :-p
Hey hypntyz7, I think that rear wing off the 3KGT looks cool like that :-p I might grab one someday.
I decided against the TII conversion because I simply cannot find another S5 TII to tear the drivetrain out of, and if I DID find one, I would try and restore it before trashing it, cuz these things just dont seem to be that common! :-p
Hey hypntyz7, I think that rear wing off the 3KGT looks cool like that :-p I might grab one someday.
11-04-03, 02:28 PM
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Another possibility for a wing is the ones off of the 240SX, they have the kind that grab the back edge of the trunk lid. Even the hatchback version 240SX wing should work with a little modification and they are common as hell.
11-04-03, 04:51 PM
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i've been researching turbo conversions for my own s5 coupe, i'm thinking to save alot of trouble finding a whole drivetrain from a s5 you could just find a tranny, driveshaft, rearend, from an s4 and then get an s5 engine...im pretty sure it would all bolt up as most of the drivetrain parts are pretty much the same from what i understand and you would have the clutch type lsd rather than the viscous from the s5. just some thoughts.
11-04-03, 05:03 PM
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Still stiff after 12 years
Originally posted by RX-Heven
RX verts are some of the flexiest verts out there. Mazda did not do much to stiffen the chassis after 'cutting the roof off.' All makes of verts creak and moan, especially after 10-15 years, and RX's are particularly noisy in that regard, especially if you put some aftermarket coilovers on them.
I still love them even though they are pathetically slow, in na trim that is
WHAT?
RX verts are some of the flexiest verts out there. Mazda did not do much to stiffen the chassis after 'cutting the roof off.' All makes of verts creak and moan, especially after 10-15 years, and RX's are particularly noisy in that regard, especially if you put some aftermarket coilovers on them.
I still love them even though they are pathetically slow, in na trim that is
WHAT?
11-04-03, 07:14 PM
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the top ripped in the lower corners on both sides! I'm gonna grab a raft fixing kit or something and fix that later tho, black duct tape is the fix for now
I would try and restore it before trashing it, cuz these things just dont seem to be that common!
Hey hypntyz7, I think that rear wing off the 3KGT looks cool like that :-p I might grab one someday.
11-08-03, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by RX-Heven
Yeah, I don't know what I'm talking about and you do because you posted that Car & Driver write up online and take it to heart. **ETC ETC ETC
Yeah, I don't know what I'm talking about and you do because you posted that Car & Driver write up online and take it to heart. **ETC ETC ETC
LET'S MAKE IT PERSONAL. YEAH, THAT WILL HELP!
I'm sorry you don't like 'Verts. I've owned a lot more RX-7's of all engine and chassis combos than you claim.
I respectfully disagree with you.
To keal1998:
The 'Vert is a truly enjoyable car to own.
A NA 'Vert is definitely underpowered, (especially with a automatic). The weak point on all RX-7's is the engine. Take care of it and you will be fine.
There are lots of ways to get more power if you aren't happy with it.
I have put bigger engines into some 'Verts on occasion. (20B, Chevy V8, Chevy V6, etc). All still handled great. Maybe not race track ready, but still fun.
Isn't fun the operable word for a sports car?
11-08-03, 11:59 AM
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Nothing personal taken on my part, sometimes I just feel like being an *** 
Whenever was it said I do not like verts? I love them and wouldn't want to drive anything else except for my 20b car, if I ever get it done, and a drop top Ferrari. I haven't owned a few of them and dumped tens of thousands of dollars into them because I don't like them, but then again, I'm only claiming that.
Speaking of claims, what vert did you put a 20b in?
Whenever was it said I do not like verts? I love them and wouldn't want to drive anything else except for my 20b car, if I ever get it done, and a drop top Ferrari. I haven't owned a few of them and dumped tens of thousands of dollars into them because I don't like them, but then again, I'm only claiming that.Speaking of claims, what vert did you put a 20b in?
11-09-03, 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by RX-Heven
Speaking of claims, what vert did you put a 20b in?
Speaking of claims, what vert did you put a 20b in?
I put way too much money into the conversion. It was sweet, and fast. But it was also fragile.
That car is what got me into alternative powerplants.
The car now has a LS1 Chevy V8.
It's a lot faster than the 20B and more reliable. The conversion was easier and cheaper, also.
Check me out on the V8 site.
www.torquecentral.com
And no, I'm not trying to start another V8 flame war.
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11-10-03, 07:16 AM
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Duct Tape: $1
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
