In my optinion when you go 18" and up you normally have to lower the car or it will look like a 4WD :) Even though lowered coilovers like Tien etc handle ok while being very stiff, i like the handling of the stock car. That black front front spolier will get even more miffed as well!
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Originally Posted by DaiOni
"We got a wierd type 2 here - 12-9-10 boost pattern."
Mine has a pretty similar pattern - I thought it was a problem (it's not...?). I've never been able to find any data in japanese that shows the patterns I remember Motor magazine at the time crying bullshit! My type 2 definately made more power stock than my type 1 did even with a RE-A ecu.
Originally Posted by DaiOni
"Fooboy off ausrotary has an oz-delivered 1993 Black FD."
I actually thought his was MB. BTW the leather front seats were still the only choice in OZ at least as far as 95. I hate them :( |
Originally Posted by Seven Heaven
Hey question to all FD owners....I am thinking to put wheels on my car....FD...
18" or 19" ? Any of you guys tried both? What do you think. Also If went with either....what is the best combo for handling... 18 x8 ? 18 x 8.5 ...??? or 19 x 8.... also what kind rubber....like size...245? 225? |
Thats what i was thinking...I like the stock wheels and its handling now....changing to 18"s will defin slow the car down....it will be more jumpy.....look like a 4WD like jimS6 said cause i had a set of 18"s on it b4 at a tyre shop...which means it needs to be lowered...then you are tempering with the very good factory setup already....
Why 18"s or 19"s ? cause it looks good....haha...just the look of it...I guess...not being practical. I won't be changing my factory wheels unless if i find a set that i really want. :bigthumb: |
Originally Posted by rpm_pwr
Because it was all done below board to avoid re-complying with emissions. I've swapped in a type 1 ECU and boost went back to 10-8-10 so it's definitely Mazda being dodgy (again). They slipped the s7 into OZ by saying it was just another s6.
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better be careful....with the stock ecu you will experience full cut if you go much higher
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mmmm, lucky ive got a Power FC in the back seat ;)
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awesome, can't wait to go cruising with you guys. Looks like I might have a car around new years if all goes to plan. I like the PFC, who tunes yours jim? Have you got the commander too?
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Hi there People..
Yr knowledge on the Rx-7 is fantastic... im leaning to get a S8 rather than the S6 after going thru yr opinions.. ive learnt heaps frm this forum Thanks does the S8 comes with a factory sunroof...?? n wat is a reasonable price for a S8 RS type is the one to go for...?? Cheers :bigthumb: |
Leather and sunroof on S8 is rare. Sunroof i think was in fact only on special order. For an imported S8 expect to pay $40-42k for a good one. RS is the better choice
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Think twice about getting a sunroof car. It really makes the car feel softer on turn in. S8's seem to range from $45k-$60k depending on year / condition.
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Yeah RS is a good choice. Actually, all the series 8 models are:
2002 Spirit R (Type A / B /C) : Last of the line, limited editions. 280HP, all the fruit. Special interior colouring. TYPE A/B/C determines spec. Type A gets awesome brakes, recaro's etc. 2002 Bathurst R : 280hp, adjustable shocks, carbon inserts, 16" wheels though 99-2001 Type RB : Base 265HP (came auto as well) Type RB Special Edition : 265 HP with spoiler, driving lights etc Type R : 280hp 16" wheels Type RS : 280hp, bilstiens, 17" wheels, better brakes Type RZ : 280hp, bilstiens, 17' mesh wheels, better brakes , spiffy interior with carbon inserts, passenger footrest, only in white. This is a very rough guide off the top of my head (DaiOni!! :) ) There are lots more subtle differences we could go into |
Jims6...hows ya car going? when ya getting it back?
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mmm, hopefully in 2 weeks. Engine is totally stripped already. Probably be at bathurst by that time though. Driving down from QLD to camp there. Damm, wish my GTS25T had cruise.
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Thanks for the responses
Im still outside the required budget.... ive got 30k. Defintely not enuff at the moment. Can afford a S6... its so tempting. Patience Pays... ppl say U guys...?? |
I have access to 3 x Series 8 RX-7 for you.
1 x 00' RZ Limited (175 ever built) only one outside japan. 1 x 00 Type R (Exhaust, Big Intercooler, Slotted Big Brakes) 1 x Spirit R Type B (Stock done 5,000km) If you are interested let me know xspurt_rx7@hotmail.com |
300 RZ were made in the type vi production run
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What are your takes on ECU? For single Turbo conversion, Microtech or Power FC? Also who can tune them in NSW?
Thanks |
Power FC definitely has the most runs on the board. Plenty of very high hp japanese FDs using them successfully - but I also note that some of the very best cars are running big $$$ motec units.
However, from what I've seen, the majority of australian rotary tuners use microtech - so availability and knowledge base becomes a factor. voona - you're in newie aren't you?? that would make RX engineering the local crew - and, IIRC, they use microtech |
anyone here ever had the previlige to drive or own the ultimate rx-7.....a '02 spirit R type A?
i remember theres a limited edition rx-7 in the ps game gran turismo 2. it was a 95 A-spec (mazdaspeed?). anyone has more info on this? |
Originally Posted by DaiOni
Power FC definitely has the most runs on the board. Plenty of very high hp japanese FDs using them successfully - but I also note that some of the very best cars are running big $$$ motec units.
However, from what I've seen, the majority of australian rotary tuners use microtech - so availability and knowledge base becomes a factor. voona - you're in newie aren't you?? that would make RX engineering the local crew - and, IIRC, they use microtech Yes im from Newcastle, Ive 'heard' bad things about RX Eng... They are prolly really great, but you get spooked when more than 1 person tells you NOT to take your business there. I also want to retain my AC and Cruise, and im not sure if its possible to do with the Microtech Any comments are good :) Thanks Guys |
Your Dam rite...........
Originally Posted by MAVrick
Here's a few pics of the best damn looking FD ever!! It has a fresh coat of series 8 vintage red. It is a 93' ex smashed car...
http://www.importspeedsouth.com/JoseRX7/IMG_1715.jpg http://www.importspeedsouth.com/JoseRX7/IMG_1694.jpg Funny.... I had that picture as my wallpaper, you are rite.... it is the best looking FD i have ever seen.... |
voona: I don't know anything solid about RX - only that they are the only (?) rotary specialist in newcastle, and, IIRC, promote microtech
what i said wasn't a recommendation - not to say they are good or bad |
For a Street Car PFC don't bother with anything else !
Originally Posted by voona
What are your takes on ECU? For single Turbo conversion, Microtech or Power FC? Also who can tune them in NSW?
Thanks |
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I used to get my lunch in a Spirit R from time to time :P the ultimate RX-7 is this. And its for sale so buy it from me on 175 ever produced.
Originally Posted by Azagthoth
anyone here ever had the previlige to drive or own the ultimate rx-7.....a '02 spirit R type A?
i remember theres a limited edition rx-7 in the ps game gran turismo 2. it was a 95 A-spec (mazdaspeed?). anyone has more info on this? |
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