I have an 87 Rx 7 this is my first car and i know almost nothing about cars. I was reving the engion in my driveway and after i got to about 5500 rmp i could smell something berning, smoke was comeing out of the shifter. i turnd the car off. turned it back on and there was no smoke. Do you know what caused that and will bad things happen if i drive the car around????

 

Sounds like you have an exaust leak and you are missing your shifter insulation.

By the way... please be kind to your RX-7. If you treat it well, it will treat you well. Most of the time anyway...

Welcome to the club

 

Was there a smell to it?
It could be just that your lower shift boots are gone or are just smoldering once your tranny gets hot.
*shrugs*
I am sure other people will have a better idea on whats up.

 

Wow you did not pull the boot off and fully inspect the car immediatly after and befor turning the car back on!

More then likely a bad exhaust leak from headers/mid pipe

 

so how do i fex an exhaust leak???

 

Take it to an exhaust shop.

 

this might sound dumb but is that expensive?

 

It shouldn't be, just be aware of what they are doing so you dont get screwed and end up with a huge bill.

 

is it safe to drive till i get it there (again i know nothing about cars i've owned this for two weeks now and it's my first)

 

Yes it will be safe. Roll down your window incase any exaust fumes are coming inside the car.

 

thanks