Bought a Tesla, thinking about selling my Rx-7.
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The only reason to keep an FD is because you like the car. There is no practical reason to own one.
Sell it.
I don't see a stock FD coming close to keeping up with a performance model 3 on any type course, be it autocross or road course (AWD 450 hp and 470 torque/fd doesn't have a chance). EVs are going to take over the world. It sounds crazy but I believe in 10 years 1/2 the cars on the road will be electric.
Sell it.
I don't see a stock FD coming close to keeping up with a performance model 3 on any type course, be it autocross or road course (AWD 450 hp and 470 torque/fd doesn't have a chance). EVs are going to take over the world. It sounds crazy but I believe in 10 years 1/2 the cars on the road will be electric.
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Agreed, I'm doubtful that the electrical infrastructure in the rest of the world will be able to support mass charging. Battery tech and fast charging are really the key to moving electric cars forward, it's going to be hard to replace the ability to "gas and go".
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Sorry to hear you are selling the car! I do hope to still see you around the forum, you've been a fantastic resource over the years.
I agree, it just doesn't make any sense to keep the car around if it's not doing anything for you.
I tried to get out of the RX-7 scene a number of years back - I bought an SC300 and wanted to just keep it nice and clean and enjoy it. Quickly realized that wasn't my thing. RX-7's got into my blood, I love tinkering with the cars, fixing them up, you name it. I've also thought about getting something more exotic but realized I couldn't afford to truly tinker and modify it. The RX-7 just hits a sweet spot of performance, good looks, and mod-ability for me.
I dig the heck out of the Teslas. The Model 3 isn't as sexy as the previous sedan (Type S? Can't remember the naming) - that car is just stunning.
Good luck with the sale, hope your car goes to someone who can really appreciate and take care of it!
Dale
I agree, it just doesn't make any sense to keep the car around if it's not doing anything for you.
I tried to get out of the RX-7 scene a number of years back - I bought an SC300 and wanted to just keep it nice and clean and enjoy it. Quickly realized that wasn't my thing. RX-7's got into my blood, I love tinkering with the cars, fixing them up, you name it. I've also thought about getting something more exotic but realized I couldn't afford to truly tinker and modify it. The RX-7 just hits a sweet spot of performance, good looks, and mod-ability for me.
I dig the heck out of the Teslas. The Model 3 isn't as sexy as the previous sedan (Type S? Can't remember the naming) - that car is just stunning.
Good luck with the sale, hope your car goes to someone who can really appreciate and take care of it!
Dale
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Sorry to hear you are selling the car! I do hope to still see you around the forum, you've been a fantastic resource over the years.
I agree, it just doesn't make any sense to keep the car around if it's not doing anything for you.
I tried to get out of the RX-7 scene a number of years back - I bought an SC300 and wanted to just keep it nice and clean and enjoy it. Quickly realized that wasn't my thing. RX-7's got into my blood, I love tinkering with the cars, fixing them up, you name it. I've also thought about getting something more exotic but realized I couldn't afford to truly tinker and modify it. The RX-7 just hits a sweet spot of performance, good looks, and mod-ability for me.
I dig the heck out of the Teslas. The Model 3 isn't as sexy as the previous sedan (Type S? Can't remember the naming) - that car is just stunning.
Good luck with the sale, hope your car goes to someone who can really appreciate and take care of it!
Dale
I agree, it just doesn't make any sense to keep the car around if it's not doing anything for you.
I tried to get out of the RX-7 scene a number of years back - I bought an SC300 and wanted to just keep it nice and clean and enjoy it. Quickly realized that wasn't my thing. RX-7's got into my blood, I love tinkering with the cars, fixing them up, you name it. I've also thought about getting something more exotic but realized I couldn't afford to truly tinker and modify it. The RX-7 just hits a sweet spot of performance, good looks, and mod-ability for me.
I dig the heck out of the Teslas. The Model 3 isn't as sexy as the previous sedan (Type S? Can't remember the naming) - that car is just stunning.
Good luck with the sale, hope your car goes to someone who can really appreciate and take care of it!
Dale
What bonds you to a car is working on it and driving it. The FD rewards you on both fronts in a massive way.
As long as I'm physically able to work on them I'll probably always have a spot in the garage for one.
PS AND what originally won me over is that in my mind it's easily one of the coolest (looks, size, handling, power delivery, sounds, smell, blah blah blah) cars that has ever rolled across this planet.
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You are correct, pistons are as efficient as they have ever been, yet they are still 1/3 as fuel efficient, 3 times the weight, and need to be overhauled at 1/3 the engine hours of a wankel designed to run at a constant rpm and load. Range extending generators run at a constant load and RPM, meaning piston engine will not be able to compete in this arena, and it will be the only arena in town in short order. Wankel design also has greater fuel type flexibility. It will be a while but they will go well before wankel.
With effective on board wankel generators electrical infrastructure will be a convenience not a requirement.
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Do you guys think Mazda has made any breakthroughs in materials science, etc. for the rotary engine?
I'm looking forward to the release of SkyActiv-X this fall – you'd think some of the SkyActiv research has rotary applications.
I'm looking forward to the release of SkyActiv-X this fall – you'd think some of the SkyActiv research has rotary applications.
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Teslas are cool though.
Skeese
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If I could afford a ludicrous speed package model S, I'd set my FD out on the street with a free sign. Electric is SO fun and its the way of the future. I wish I could convert the RX7 into an electric motor car. Motor goes? Unbolt two nuts, pull it out and bolt in the new one.
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