Newbie Question about RX7 Doors
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Newbie Question about RX7 Doors
I just picked up a 95 FD R2 this weekend.
I noticed that both the passenger and drivers door takes a lot of force to close. I have to slam them pretty hard to get them to close. Is this normal on FDs? Is there an adjustment that can fix this?
I noticed that both the passenger and drivers door takes a lot of force to close. I have to slam them pretty hard to get them to close. Is this normal on FDs? Is there an adjustment that can fix this?
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Originally Posted by Shadow Dee
Its normal, the rx7's are air tight inside also cause there so small inside.
95 R2 you say? PICTURES
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Originally Posted by Buzzardsluck
Is the alcohol affecting my ability to understand this sentence?
95 R2 you say? PICTURES
95 R2 you say? PICTURES
Yup exactly what i said, or do you need me to put it in simpler terms, lay off the alcohol bud
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You should not ever have to slam the door. Not by any means. Maybe close it with more force than a new bmw or something, but not slam. If you do need to slam it to get it closed, there is other issues. Accident maybe?
BTW IIRC 92-93's were R1's and 94-95's were R2. Thats just for the R models.
BTW IIRC 92-93's were R1's and 94-95's were R2. Thats just for the R models.
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It's a little hard for me to close the door from the inside without pulling on it harder than I like. Especially with the door plastics as they are. I've gotten in the habit of opening the window just a bit. If that doesn't make a difference, take it to a trusted collision shop and have it looked at.
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I think some of you guys who are thinking the car was wrecked don't know what car he bought:
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/need-advice-95r2-603164/
charleysung,
It normal with the car. It has to do with as others have said, the air escaping as the door closes. On the models with sunroofs, the roof pops up slightly to let the escape when the doors close. Without the sunroof, there is just no where for the air to go quick enough. Add in the fact that the FD doors are light and it can make it more difficult than most newer cars to close the door all the way.
https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/need-advice-95r2-603164/
charleysung,
It normal with the car. It has to do with as others have said, the air escaping as the door closes. On the models with sunroofs, the roof pops up slightly to let the escape when the doors close. Without the sunroof, there is just no where for the air to go quick enough. Add in the fact that the FD doors are light and it can make it more difficult than most newer cars to close the door all the way.
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I never had any problems with my '94; closed like a normal door to me.
Anyway, congrats on the purchase; be sure to post pics and hopefully you can make it out to a few meets in the spring if we have any.
Anyway, congrats on the purchase; be sure to post pics and hopefully you can make it out to a few meets in the spring if we have any.
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Originally Posted by sevensix
i've noticed 93's are easier to shut than 94's. and when they shut theres a clunk sound like smacking a drum against a wall gently. my 94 goes thud. anyone else notice this?
feels more solid and secure..
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Originally Posted by RX7LINK
yeah, that's one of the big differences i've noticed when 94's came out... 94-95 doors do take a bit more force to close. my 94 goes "thud" as well.. =P
feels more solid and secure..
feels more solid and secure..
maybe better weather sealing around the doors?
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Mine is the same, not eccessive but it does take a little more "pull" to get them shut compared to say my wife's GTP. Just don't jerk on them and make a nice smooth pull, don't grab it and jerk it shut or you end up breaking ****, then someone buys you car with broken doors and has to fix them....like I did with mine.
And if it only closes half way, NEVER jerk on it to close it the rest of the way, open the door, swing it a little harder. It is damn near a 100% guarantee something will crack or break if you do so....especially the passenger handle.
I warn passengers when they get in to be careful. I even made my buddy take his watch off because I didn't want him scratching my center console all to hell. Yeah, it might be a little over the top, but my car will look like it does now years from now, and if all I have to do is be a little **** about things, then so be it.
And if it only closes half way, NEVER jerk on it to close it the rest of the way, open the door, swing it a little harder. It is damn near a 100% guarantee something will crack or break if you do so....especially the passenger handle.
I warn passengers when they get in to be careful. I even made my buddy take his watch off because I didn't want him scratching my center console all to hell. Yeah, it might be a little over the top, but my car will look like it does now years from now, and if all I have to do is be a little **** about things, then so be it.
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Originally Posted by sevensix
the first time i closed a 93 door i thought it was gonna fall apart
maybe better weather sealing around the doors?
maybe better weather sealing around the doors?
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Originally Posted by RotorMotor
yeah whats the deal. my 93 doors sound and feel like a POS tin can!!! my 94 is solid as hell. whats the deal? did they reinforce the doors or build them out of better materials in 94? my 93 is torn apart at teh moment... maybe now would be a good time to swap my doors out. does anyone have any info on build differnces between 93 and 94 (not just the doors)?? what did they do differently in 93, cause whatever it is the car is just does not feel the same at all as my 94. -heath