RX7club

i'm going to test drive a 7 so i need some tipss on WHAT DO YOU LOOK FOR WHEN YOU TEST DRIVE A 7

thanks

Turbonut

iTrader: (1)

Just like any other car.I would say overall driveability, and overall condition. 2nd Gen-Check all switches, another weak link. On rotary powered cars I would definetly go for a compression test. Seals could be well worn, but not noticeable. 2nd Gen-Check exhaust, another high $ item. If you are familiar with RX-7's check for mods,etc. Check for any leaks,etc.
If it's a TT, after purchase, a lot of spending money money may be helpful.
Good Luck
Don

j9fd3s

iTrader: (3)

i check for collision damage, most of the time its not repaired very well.

mike

Rated R1

rx7.voodoobox.net Dave has a lot of things to check for when looking at an RX-7.

KraftDinner

What generation, or better yet, what year/model of RX-7 are considering buying?

Some RX-7 specific things off the top of my head:
- have a compression test done!!!!
- smoothness of idle (if stock)
- excessive exhaust smoking (a bit is normal such as right on start up)
- pay close attention to the coolant temp. Rx-7's have been known to have cooling problems and such.
- ask owner if it's ever been overheated
- check condition of exhaust system (rotaries wear out systems faster than msot cars due to 1700 deg. EGT's)

rxtasy3

iTrader: (2)

Wind it up in first then let out of it and look for smoke(oil seals). How well it starts hot(compression). Quick shifts between gears, especially 1st-2nd and 2nd-3rd(syncros). Accelerate hard and hold it in 4th or 5th to check for clutch slippage. Listen for rear end noise.

Damnfuct

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