93 rx7 Fd improving a great sportscar
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 262
From: South FL
I just got back from an auto x event Daytona International Raceway with the Fd. We ran the infield gokart track and it was a blast. The rx7 is such a joy to drive, even on my worn out rear yokohama sdrive from 2011. The goal was to have some fun, check the engine performance and cooling system. Very impressed with the setup. I can't help but to ramp about people who say that rotary cars are unreliable. I drove the car from Orlando to Daytona, ran it hard and drove it back from the event. Stayed tuned for the videos. Brap on rotards.
They are incredible. I just had mine down on the oval in homestead with Phil and his FD.... they are a blast. Last years Deal's gap was awesome. So awesome that my whole project was worth it. Incredible machines that one must drive in order to truly appreciate. Very happy its working out for you!
Deals gap
Deals gap is on my bucket list for sure. I wanted to go this year but was unable to get the time off from work. I hoping to go next year. That is awesome to run your car at Homestead. I would love to see a video of that. I hope to get down there in the near future.
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 262
From: South FL
Deals gap is on my bucket list for sure. I wanted to go this year but was unable to get the time off from work. I hoping to go next year. That is awesome to run your car at Homestead. I would love to see a video of that. I hope to get down there in the near future.
Update
Nothing as of right now to report as of right now on this build. Currently researching tires and tire size for the Fd. Leaning towards some falken rt660. Front 255/35/18 on 9 5 rim and 295/30/18 on the rears on a 10 inch rim. Optional sizes may be 265/35 fronts and 285/30 rears.
New shoes
Well for those who follow me on Youtube know the rear end of the car was all over the place coming out of the turns at Daytona. Those rear Yokahama tires were from way back in 2011. The Yokahamas were 255/35/18 front and 275/30/18. The new tires are Falken RT660 255/35/18 and rears are 285/30/18. I will be back to Daytona and u am sure the car will put down much better times.
Well for those who follow me on Youtube know the rear end of the car was all over the place coming out of the turns at Daytona. Those rear Yokahama tires were from way back in 2011. The Yokahamas were 255/35/18 front and 275/30/18. The new tires are Falken RT660 255/35/18 and rears are 285/30/18. I will be back to Daytona and u am sure the car will put down much better times.
Nice bro! Definitely gonna ride better with the new rubber!
Now you’re ready for Deals Gap this year… you plan on going??
Steve
Deals Gap
Thank you brother. The car is a whole other car in a very good way. I really want to go but I will trailer it up then unload the fun there. I was trying to find the date but was unable to find it. When is the event?
Deals gap
[QUOTE=estevan62274;12593644]It’s April 10th to 14th 
https://www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com
I am almost certain that I am a go.It is a bucket list item for me, for sure. I don't see me not going this year.
https://www.dealsgaprotaryrally.com
I am almost certain that I am a go.It is a bucket list item for me, for sure. I don't see me not going this year.
Getting her ready for some curvey roads. I had this fuel regulator under my intake since 2016 but moved it as a precaution. I heard of a few stories of them leaking fuel on a hot engine and causing engine bay fires.
@spintriangles what files are you posting? They don't display and I'm not about to download them.
Pics
These are pics of the new power steering hose but for some reason when I try to upload the pic it cokes up as a download. I never had problems posting pics in the past, so I am super confused.
It's the picture's file format that's the issue. Don't think the forum can display ".heic" picture file types. Posting as A .JPG or .PNG seems to work though.
Dgrr
It was such great time and the car ran great. All the hard work making sure the setup was well balanced paid off. The turbo spooled quikly and the suspension worked beyond my expectations. We did have one hicup. Thanks to Rich, Steve and Mike who helped find the problem. The alarm relay went bad and we bypssed it and continued our drive. I met many super cool people, like Dale Clark and Matt also. Looking foward for 2025 DGRR.
Rotary Enthusiast
Joined: May 2018
Posts: 1,473
Likes: 262
From: South FL
It was such great time and the car ran great. All the hard work making sure the setup was well balanced paid off. The turbo spooled quikly and the suspension worked beyond my expectations. We did have one hicup. Thanks to Rich, Steve and Mike who helped find the problem. The alarm relay went bad and we bypssed it and continued our drive. I met many super cool people, like Dale Clark and Matt also. Looking foward for 2025 DGRR.
