Shadow_Conspiracy

Is it possible to convert a 1993 RX7 to 4WD? Cost isn't really too much of an issue, and don't tell me to go get an Evo, Impreza , Mazda Familia etc.

Thanks, Dan.

jic

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anything is possible
but will it get respect after all the money and work is put into it?
ex: rear wheel drive crx

Shadow_Conspiracy

Its not so much for respect, bling, cool factor. More for improving the drivability over winter, its just an idea at the moment as I have heard Rx7's are somewhat temperamental in the rain/snow, i have yet to drive mine in either yet , it might be fine....we shall see. Also anyone recommend me some wheels, i dont like the stock ones all that much.

d1rx7

your crazy, and if the engine is stock it will be a pig. but do it so i can c it, buy a shiter four winter, like a honda be cheaper than making it 4wd

Shadow_Conspiracy

I don't understand what you mean by it will be a big?

d1rx7

lol i had to go back and edit it as i seen that just as i posted it

Shadow_Conspiracy

So are they as dodgy as everyone makes out in the wet? Its a 5 speed Type X if that makes any difference?

d1rx7

na i love driving in the rain(saves my tyers lol) just dont be supid and you will be fine, they handle very well. you could get some good rubber four the winter as well. but dont drive it in the snow.

Shadow_Conspiracy

We don't really get snow here anyway, and i don't NEED to drive it, ever as i live over the road from my work. So decent tyres on all four corners and sensible driving and it'll be good as gold in the rain?

d1rx7

yes just be very sensible. how long have you had the fd four?

Shadow_Conspiracy

A few weeks.

tiger18

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Trust me mate,,, dont push your look in the rain or snow,, this car can be a handfull as i found out, (im also from the UK,,, i wouldnt even consider taking it out in the snow),,,

Mahjik

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The car is fine in the rain:

http://mahjik.homestead.com/files/FD...P/9F9B4039.jpg

Obvisously you can't run some super dry sticky tire in the rain, you just need to use a little common sense.

Nghtstlkr7

somewhat???

when it snowed out here i couldnt even get out of my parking space. i shouldntve been trying to drive it anyway, but i figured the roads were mostly clear and salted so id make it to work. these cars dont do snow.

as for rain, be careful with the throttle and you'll be cool. no need for a 4wd IMO, just drop a few hundred for some little honda.

samiralfey

I managed last winter just fine with my FD. No need for 4WD I had 225/50/16-wintertyres(studless) and I didn't have any close situations, crashing etc.

No wonder the world's best rally drivers comes from Finland

OneRotor

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I completely agree with the winter beater. My theory is that car companies make these types of vehicles, in part, to boost sales of their commuter, beater cars. Old honda, old escort, old mitsu, old scooby, old anything with a 4 banger (mid '90's) will do well with snow. Just dont' tempt taking your FD out in the snow. Repairs are expensive!

Oh, and like was said earlier, anything is possible with money, but this would be extremely difficult. Have you ever taken a look at the area between your front wheels? Where are you going to put a front differential, drive shaft, transfer case, etc.?

ArmitageGVR4

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The logistics of such a conversion are pretty mind boggling. Think about it, you'll need to setup the engine to work with an awd transmission. Not exactly a lot of wiggle room in the engine bay but anything's possible if you sacrifice enough. Now you've got the added weight and drivetrain losses of the AWD system, assuming you got it all to fit (mounted the motor longitudinally and used a transfer case-type transmission or moved the whole lump forward 2 feet and used a Subaru type tranny). On top of sacrificing all your accessories, modibility and heck probably even cooling effeciency moving everything around under the bonnet, now you're adding on extra weight and upset the balance of the chassis. Okay anything can be done if you put enough time and money into it, but why? It's like saying I want to setup this yank tank for track duty. The rx7 is about as far away from the "utility" end of the spectrum as you can possibly get. It'd be far less costly just to start with something more adequate for your needs.

RX7JCHIII

If you can afford to make an AWD setup you can really afford a beater.

Shadow_Conspiracy

Im 17...the insurance company want 1000 pounds for a 200 pound car.

If i can't get on with it in the rain, then it will be sold and i will probably be in pursuit of something a little less powerful, and a little less rear wheel drive.

RX7JCHIII

Then why worry about cost to insure it?

Shadow_Conspiracy

Because i think insuring a second car, for that much money is just like throwing it away.....Atleast with the 4wd conversion i would be left with something at the end.

FuseKazuki

if ur car is only 200, and ur insurance is 5 times that, just **** the insurance and buy 4 more beaters

Shadow_Conspiracy

I don't know if its different in singapore, but in England its a legality to have insurance on your car.

RotorBliss

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ive seen a awd fc before. it was a rally car. it was in a magazine all about the rx-8 before it came out. it didnt go into any details about it, but it just had a pic of the car on a rally course.

GoodfellaFD3S

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You're wasting everyone's time with this thread. You aren't going to do a 4wd conversion. It's not quite as easy as swapping out your diff. Either get a beater, or sell your rx7. done.