Hi everyone, my name is Arthur as the username may suggest, I'm from Austin, Texas. I've been more of a "reader" on the RX-7 Club forum since I registered here but I've decided to start posting and helping other people out in subjects I feel knowledgeable about. This is a long post so don't bore yourself and read it all at once!

I just sold my 2004 Subaru Impreza WRX STi but I've been in the search for a FD3S RX-7 for what seems like years. In fact I'm currently two states away from home for 1 reason, well two but only one matters, looking for an RX-7! It seems near impossible to find a stock twin turbo but I know my day will come like any other. I've always been a huge fan of the rotory motor layout and though I loved the H-4 layout in my Subaru, I want to try something new. I have big plans for whatever becomes my future car such as complete restoration, minor modifications to motor, etc.

I was a heavy poster on the NASIOC forum and loved to organize meet and greets/cruises in the Austin area so know that I will here too once I find my dream car. I'm still quite young but don't make any assumptions until you meet me in person! Looking forward to meeting all of you and hopefully someone has the car of my dreams lying around (I have cash in hand from my Subaru, throw me some cars!). I already found one I'm pretty settled on, I'm just not a huge fan of the fact that it has already been converted to a single T04Z. I'll post some pictures below!

 

Welcome aboard to RX-7 Club, Arthur! These are some exciting times for Austin with all the F1 buzz now going on. Just think. In the near future, you'll have a chance to drive the same track that Alonso, Schumacher, Hamilton, Button and Vettel all raced on in the same year!

You'll have to get pics of that day, for sure!

Mario III

 

Thank you for the warm welcome!

 

I have question for everyone because I'm new to the rotary motor, in my STi I had a boost gauge, oil pressure gauge and a EGT gauge, I felt they were the most important. However I am reading/hearing that not only are gauges NECESSARY in a rotary but you also need/is recommended to get a specific set, which gauges should I be looking at investing into assuming I have 3 pods available.

 

Welcome to the forum neighbor.
Search the 3rd gen section this has been debated many times.
Only consensus is the requirement to add a boost gauge.
The water temp gauge in the S5 and 3rd Gen RX-7 are idiot lights. You can mod the staock water temp gauge to work or add an aftermarket one.
I am a firm believer in the need for a fuel pressure gauge on these cars when they are modified but I think I am in the minority on that opinion.

 

Hi Arthur! Welcome! Thanks for chasing the Aggies over to the SEC so we have some new blood to beat on! =)

May I ask you a question? Why do you have a preference for the stock twin turbo system over a single? This isn't a right or wrong question. I'd genuinely like to know your reasons.

 

Welcome.

Nice setup/