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04-12-08, 01:30 PM
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I have been wanting a FD for somtime now and i have finally have some money saved up but before i get it id like to learn a lot more about them. Any one know any good sites or somthin to do some research on. Sry for the noobishness but i dont want to mess it up.
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this one has helped me out countless times already:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
lots of dead links but even more usefull information
(this one also comes in handy often: https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?f=16)
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/
lots of dead links but even more usefull information
(this one also comes in handy often: https://www.rx7club.com/search.php?f=16)
04-12-08, 02:06 PM
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Because I buy/sell FD every so often I created a basic website for those who are new to FD's. It is great because I no longer have to repeat myself all the time 
It needs an update pretty badly though but I guess it is always a work in progress (just like my FD's haha)
www.revolution-motors.com
Click on the "rotary info" link on the left
It needs an update pretty badly though but I guess it is always a work in progress (just like my FD's haha)www.revolution-motors.com
Click on the "rotary info" link on the left
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I love Robs site. Here is the first thing you should know, taken from his site.
Many people ask me about purchasing a 93-95 (3rd Gen) RX-7 as an only, daily driven car. These cars are not known for their reliability and they are absolutely scary in any amount of snow. Many, many people have had to replace their engines well before 100,000 miles. And an engine overhaul is expensive ($5000 or more with labor) because the engine must be completely removed from the car. The turbo control system is complex and prone to problems. Repair and upkeep can be expensive because the cars are rare and most Mazda dealers are not familiar with them. I've heard hundreds of horror stories from people that had minor problems that were diagnosed by their dealer as something much more expensive such as "need new turbos" when only a vacuum hose was lose, or "need a new pre-catalytic converter" when the problem had nothing to do with the exhaust.
I can't really recommend a 3rd gen for someone that doesn't have the ability or desire to learn how to maintain it themselves unless you are lucky enough (and rich enough) to be near one of the rotary specialty shops (PFS, Pettit, Mostly Mazda, Rotary performance, KD Rotary, etc.)
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Many people ask me about purchasing a 93-95 (3rd Gen) RX-7 as an only, daily driven car. These cars are not known for their reliability and they are absolutely scary in any amount of snow. Many, many people have had to replace their engines well before 100,000 miles. And an engine overhaul is expensive ($5000 or more with labor) because the engine must be completely removed from the car. The turbo control system is complex and prone to problems. Repair and upkeep can be expensive because the cars are rare and most Mazda dealers are not familiar with them. I've heard hundreds of horror stories from people that had minor problems that were diagnosed by their dealer as something much more expensive such as "need new turbos" when only a vacuum hose was lose, or "need a new pre-catalytic converter" when the problem had nothing to do with the exhaust.
I can't really recommend a 3rd gen for someone that doesn't have the ability or desire to learn how to maintain it themselves unless you are lucky enough (and rich enough) to be near one of the rotary specialty shops (PFS, Pettit, Mostly Mazda, Rotary performance, KD Rotary, etc.)
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04-13-08, 02:48 AM
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I love Robs site. Here is the first thing you should know, taken from his site.
Many people ask me about purchasing a 93-95 (3rd Gen) RX-7 as an only, daily driven car. These cars are not known for their reliability and they are absolutely scary in any amount of snow. Many, many people have had to replace their engines well before 100,000 miles. And an engine overhaul is expensive ($5000 or more with labor) because the engine must be completely removed from the car. The turbo control system is complex and prone to problems. Repair and upkeep can be expensive because the cars are rare and most Mazda dealers are not familiar with them. I've heard hundreds of horror stories from people that had minor problems that were diagnosed by their dealer as something much more expensive such as "need new turbos" when only a vacuum hose was lose, or "need a new pre-catalytic converter" when the problem had nothing to do with the exhaust.
I can't really recommend a 3rd gen for someone that doesn't have the ability or desire to learn how to maintain it themselves unless you are lucky enough (and rich enough) to be near one of the rotary specialty shops (PFS, Pettit, Mostly Mazda, Rotary performance, KD Rotary, etc.)
Rob Robinette
Many people ask me about purchasing a 93-95 (3rd Gen) RX-7 as an only, daily driven car. These cars are not known for their reliability and they are absolutely scary in any amount of snow. Many, many people have had to replace their engines well before 100,000 miles. And an engine overhaul is expensive ($5000 or more with labor) because the engine must be completely removed from the car. The turbo control system is complex and prone to problems. Repair and upkeep can be expensive because the cars are rare and most Mazda dealers are not familiar with them. I've heard hundreds of horror stories from people that had minor problems that were diagnosed by their dealer as something much more expensive such as "need new turbos" when only a vacuum hose was lose, or "need a new pre-catalytic converter" when the problem had nothing to do with the exhaust.
I can't really recommend a 3rd gen for someone that doesn't have the ability or desire to learn how to maintain it themselves unless you are lucky enough (and rich enough) to be near one of the rotary specialty shops (PFS, Pettit, Mostly Mazda, Rotary performance, KD Rotary, etc.)
Rob Robinette
Good call.. the fd most likey wouldnt be my daily driver cause i havea doge shadow that i dd but yeah im not to sure im ready for one quite yet. id rather wait and know what im doin than get one and mess somthin up cause the rotarys are nothin like the honda enigines im used to tinkering with.
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Good call.. the fd most likey wouldnt be my daily driver cause i havea doge shadow that i dd but yeah im not to sure im ready for one quite yet. id rather wait and know what im doin than get one and mess somthin up cause the rotarys are nothin like the honda enigines im used to tinkering with.
" im not to sure im ready for one quite yet. id rather wait and know what im doin than get one and mess somthin up"
I see so many jump into an FD that have no idea what they are getting themselves into, or they just refuse to believe they are really getting themselves into a car that requires such care, dedication and money.
Stick around the forum. That is a great fun way to learn about these cars. The best way though is to get one, you learn real fast!
They are not cheap to maintain nor can you "cheap out" when it comes to fixing them. I would leave most of the rotary "dirty work" to the pros. You don't have to be a rotary master mechanic to own an FD, you just have to live next to one and be able to afford to have him work on your car. Don't be surprised if he charges $100 an hour.Just for fun check with your insurance to see how much it will cost you to insure an FD in your name.
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