rx7 + snow = ??
12-11-08, 08:26 PM
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Ah, well that doesn't sound too good. POR 15 was the other product I was looking at as you mentioned, although it seems more do-it-yourself. I don't really trust myself to apply that stuff heh. Definitely do want to invest in getting my car sealed for next winter. Guess I'll have to do some more research :p
http://www.por15.com/prodinfo.asp?grp=SSK&dept=1
http://www.por15.com/Data%20Sheets/n...directions.pdf
I think I'll give it a try on my Subaru's suspension first, considering that it's WAY more rusty than my -7's.
12-12-08, 12:09 AM
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I forgot to mention.
I used POR-15 all over under there. I used Silver because it has metal filler.
The Black one is good too, but I prefer the Silver. It's like lamination when it dries up. It sticks to your skin and won't come off, so watch your skin, eyes, hair and clothing as well as your garage floor. Also it has some crazy smell so make sure you wear a mask and in a ventilated area.
12-12-08, 12:37 AM
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Never miss a chance to throw these out.
Our snows usually don't last too long. It is completely fine to drive but you do have to pace yourself. Make sure you have some good tires and if its turbo, stay out of boost. Most people wouldn't recommend it but I am completely fine piloting my FC around in it. You may get some funny looks but if its your only option you can definitely spend little money and make it pretty safe to drive around.
NC and SC do not use salt anymore. They use sand and a chemical mixture that's fine for the under carriage. I still bathe mine as soon as I can after driving in it. But stay on top of your steering and throttle inputs and you should be fine. If you know the area, that'll keep you from getting stuck b/c you should know how much momentum you need to get up inclines and all.
Our snows usually don't last too long. It is completely fine to drive but you do have to pace yourself. Make sure you have some good tires and if its turbo, stay out of boost. Most people wouldn't recommend it but I am completely fine piloting my FC around in it. You may get some funny looks but if its your only option you can definitely spend little money and make it pretty safe to drive around.
NC and SC do not use salt anymore. They use sand and a chemical mixture that's fine for the under carriage. I still bathe mine as soon as I can after driving in it. But stay on top of your steering and throttle inputs and you should be fine. If you know the area, that'll keep you from getting stuck b/c you should know how much momentum you need to get up inclines and all.
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12-13-08, 10:53 AM
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This comes up every year. So much so that it's been in the FAQ for years. It's always the same thing and I didn't even bother reading the thread because of it. 
I always say the same thing as well:
Anyone who actually knows how to drive will have no issues with an FC (or any other RX-7) in the winter. It's like driving any other light RWD car. You can't just lazily dump the clutch like you can in the summer and expect the car to maintain traction. Like ALL winter driving, you need to maintain space and think well ahead before making any maneuvers. You need to drive appropriate to the conditions in any vehicle, not just an RX-7.
Anyone who says that the RX-7 is unsafe or undrivable in the winter does not know how to drive and has no business being on public roads.
Now, the real issue is that road salt will completely destroy the car in a few years. It only takes one winter before you start noticing issues with the underbody. If you intend to drive the car in the winter, you need a decent oil spray (ie. Krown) applied beforehand. Get a good set of snow tires and make sure the car is in good tune (breakdowns in the winter suck).
I always say the same thing as well:Anyone who actually knows how to drive will have no issues with an FC (or any other RX-7) in the winter. It's like driving any other light RWD car. You can't just lazily dump the clutch like you can in the summer and expect the car to maintain traction. Like ALL winter driving, you need to maintain space and think well ahead before making any maneuvers. You need to drive appropriate to the conditions in any vehicle, not just an RX-7.
Anyone who says that the RX-7 is unsafe or undrivable in the winter does not know how to drive and has no business being on public roads.
Now, the real issue is that road salt will completely destroy the car in a few years. It only takes one winter before you start noticing issues with the underbody. If you intend to drive the car in the winter, you need a decent oil spray (ie. Krown) applied beforehand. Get a good set of snow tires and make sure the car is in good tune (breakdowns in the winter suck).
