I have stock 2mm seals if you can use these.

The stock 2mm steel seals will float over 8500rpm, which is where we spend hopefully more than 75% of the engines operating time lol. But I really do appreciate the offer!

unfortunately I had to give up my spot for the 13th as a bunch ofg my parts are being held hostage in customs with no clear eta.....but i will be there trackside to cheer you guys on :(

Well what a story I have for you guys today. Took the car apart at my shop to make it easier to get the engine out this afternoon. After getting to Marks and starting to remove parts, we pulled off the carb and mainfold, and with a Pport you can see right into the chambers. My machinist and overall genius Kam was there and was playing with the apex seals etc and everything appeared normal!?
Another friend of theirs came by and after some leak down tests etc said to put the manifold/carb back on and the distributor etc. He wanted to run it and kill one rotor at a time to see which one was wasnt running. After a quick test we found it wasnt the rear it was the front! Now, lets go back a week when this problem reared its ugly head. I said "are you sure its not the carb?" and I was told "no way". Okay so the car is running on one rotor and we pour gas into the front barrel of the weber and low and behold it runs fine! We stop pouring and it only runs on one rotor again. The carb comes apart again and when it goes back together.............................runs perfect! Moral of the story do all the tests before you condemn an engine!!! We were going to tear it all down and when it went back together we would have had the same problem! Weather permitting the 01 car will be at the Sigma event!!

Sorry to hear Ken and that's great news Al, have not seen you in awhile. Looks like it going to be a good turn-out and the weather at this point is cooperating.

Was nice seeing everybody yesterday! Wish I had a chance to meet more of you!

(I was in the dented gunmetal grey GTR)

Sooooo, did it buff out?

Eric

Well I am planning to make it to the June DDT event and actually be on the track!! After this weekend heading down to TMP and back with Lucas oil stabilizer in some fresh 10W30 engine oil, the oil consumption and stumbling problems my 79 has exhibited since I bought it have disappeared. Had a great drive home and finally got to feel the real power of the original 12A in perfect running order. This is of course my perspective on the power, many would still consider the car slow, but I have been driving cars for the past 4 years that are overweight pigs with small or low powered engines.

I am however not going to register till likely the end of the month so I can be sure the engine doesn't crap out on me and the problems don't resurface. If all holds together, I will likely be on the track in June.

So who's ready for June 10th!? :D I can't wait to see how I do compared to last year, 1:08 here I come!

lol just saw this!


I'll be at the next one in my white GTR. Assuming I have all the bugs sorted out, anyways. Engine is broken in, car is aligned, just sorting details now!

I will be there as a visitor for this one unfortunately. Hope to see some action on the side lines :)

Well I just signed up for the June 10th event. My 79 continues to run well after 1000km with the Lucas in it so I feel safe putting it on the track and having some fun. See you all at the track.

How are the shocks? which direction do you think you're going to go?

One shock has no fluid and is back ordered for a month.

Was considering HSD coilovers but also looking at PETIT, Selex, HOTbits, Tein, AWR etc. No idea what to get. Just want a good price and performing coilover:)

Good price and performing are mutually exclusive, LOL. I have used Koni's Bilsteins and KYB's and even had the Koni's and Bilsteins race valved. The Bilsteins worked well, but had no adjustment to cope with different spring rates or track demands. I can swing from a 350 to a 650 rate and I can only have the shocks valved for one rate. The Koni's had some rebound adjustment, but will blow the oil out if you go above 400 lb springs, even when revalved as the inexpensive Koni's just aren't designed to work well for long at high spring rates. The KYB's were a great stock shock replacement with neat features. Most of the shocks you are talking about fall into this type of shock. You need a minimum of a 2 way race damped shock with uniballs on the connection points, if you don't want to cough up the mucho coin or don't need the extra adjustment as you aren't really looking for max performance, then stick with what you have and get them rebuilt. In my opinion, any rubber or flexible connections, remove the shocks from true race status, so go with the Bilsteins. Great shocks at a decent price. Koni's work extremely well with close to stock rates and have a lifetime guarantee. My only complaint with the Koni's is that they tend to fade after about 30 minutes of track race use, even revalved. The oil just doesn't stand up to the abuse and lack of cooling.

When I got my Cougar, it was running Dynamic Suspension 3 way adjustables, OH ...MY ... GAWD. It was like a light shining down on me. I had grip everywhere. I could drive over curbs like they weren't there, I could put power down like nothing and never ever have to worry about track undulations. MY high HP FWD car drove like a RWD car. The best thing is that they can be adjusted to do almost anything you want, smooth tracks, rogh tracks 125 lb rates up to 1100 lb rates. I loved the difference they made so much that I decided to try to adapt the spare set to the RX7. Good shocks are good, great shocks can transform your life.

Eric

Motons.

Go with HSD's, at least you have local support.

thewird

Great shock, may be worth more than most of the cars here though..... But I have heard rumours that since they were sold, the quality, support and development aren't quite the same anymore.

Eric

No real support just sales support. Not even sure if they are rebuilable as Im sure they have released the oil used/gas pressure etc. In fact even one supplier said that the HSD's are more or less for street cars and if you are serious about suspension this is not one to get. I assume for my driving skill they are probable more then adequate but a better performing suspension just might make that much more of a difference?

Interesting read
http://farnorthracing.com/autocross_secrets18.html

Hey ian bring a helm so i take you out for a few laps!:), and ian can you give me the part number for rear wheel studs from jrp im looking for long ones like 3" or more and the ones you have um, arre they direct replacement?!:)

Best regards pat

Hi All,

Sorry for interrupting your suspension discussion.

Just a friendly reminder that our early pre-registration will close this sunday, June 3rd. Please remember to pre-register before the deadline if you plan on coming out to SRTA #2 at DDT, and save yourself $40.

FYI, I use Bilstein shocks and love them. I've used some coilovers in the past on the FD and various other cars. In the end, I like my current setup the best. Having non-adjustable suspension forced me to spend my time tuning other important areas of the suspension or car in general.

Non-adjustable shocks are also more durable, and it's just 1 less thing to worry/think about when tracking, which is always a good thing.

In general, I take a pretty unique approach with my car. Most people will not agree with me. :lol:

Good luck Ian!

Howi

Thanks for the offer but I will not be able to be bouncing around in the car. I might not be able to show up just to watch pending how I feel. (Mild operation Friday morning:) )

Sort of worked out ok missing out on the race as I still have not fixed the suspension :)

I can't find my bill but basically I went to JRP and gave them this.

ARP-100-7708:
Wheel Stud Style: Press-in
Thread Size: 12mm x 1.50 RH
Knurl Diameter: 0.509 in.
Underhead Length (in): 2.500 in.
Knurl Length (in): 0.315 in.


Part Number: ARP-100-7713
Wheel Stud Style: Press-in
Thread Size: 12mm x 1.50 RH
Knurl Diameter: 0.509 in.
Underhead Length (in): 3.250 in.
Knurl Length (in): 0.315 in.


they just press in.

see https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...t=arp+studs+fc

For additional info and confirm sizes etc just incase I am wrong. I have it written somewhere at home too.

Let me know how the extra :wink: works for you, I heard the posiblities are endless :nod:


hybrid

LOL Funny guy!. Why does everyone assume its some sort of addition. LOL. My wife only wishes. :)

Hey ian dam sorry to hear!:(... Hopefully you get better soon!:) also which ones did you use for the back?!:)! And did they have it in stock? Best regards pat!:)!