well i have taken my new 7 to one shop here in town called RPM on 2nd. they fixed some prety major things after buying my new car. he said everything was just way off in a tuning way. they fixed my idle problem sorta. my car still stalls out sometimes. anyway does anyone know of a really good shop in albuquerque? i know not to go to made in japan. frisbees, speedlab, and strictly performance are the only ones i know off. there is a guy at frisbees that knows 7s but i dont if works on them. if anyone knows it would be great. my main concern is that when i pixed up my car from RPM automotive, the owner asked if i put synthetic in it, and i said yes. he went on to say you cant put synthetic in a rotory, it'll damage the engine. he said it was smokling and that if you didnt change the oil right away it would keep smoking and would never pass emissions. yet when i drove it away it didnt smoke one bit. i tried to tell him that you can put synthetic in but it has to be good, but he said no. no way, and if you dont replace that oil it'll keep smoking and there will be nothing you can do about and you'll have to replace the negine. i didnt want ot argue so i paid for it and left. thats just a little something i was worried about. but anywawy are there any really good 7 shops in albuq?

 

I just bought an 88 TII Anniversary factory. Looking around for a shop or mechanic in ABQ. Have some leads. Will follow up with you on what I find.

BTW - everything that I've read online, which is alot, says do NOT run synthetic oil in a rotary. It'll damage the engine. Only run dino oil (non-synthetic).

 

chuckles, please tell me you didn't but the 10th AE in albuquerque

 

try slicks speed shop on 528 in Rio Rancho. Never used them myself, but have heard good things about them.

 

Nope. Bought it from my sister in San Diego, who bought it new and treated it like it. Turbo went. She replaced. Then it overheated, and someone (Mazda dealer) told her that if needed a new engine. She and her husband didn't want to put the money out for that. So they talked to me, as I said if they ever wanted to get rid of it, let me know. Rest is history.

 

One of the parts guys at University VW and Mazda recommended the Speed Shop. Haven't used them myself. Talked to the mgr at Pep Boys about RX-7 mechanics. He was going to call an old buddy who used to work on them with the mgr. I'll check back with him in a couple of days to see if the guy still is into RX-7s.

 

Guys - went to University Mazda tonight to pick up some parts I'd ordered. Asked if they had a mechanic at their shop that knew old RX-7s. They said NO, but said there was a 'new guy in town'.

RotaryRX
136 Mountain Park Place North
Albuquerque, NM 87114

New listing - so call information for Ph#.

I guess the guy spent 3 yrs with Steve Pruitt, the Premier Motors guy, so he had a great trainer. I'm going to call tomorrow and see what's up with this guy. I'll let you know the outcome.

 

RotaryRX is the ONLY place in my opinion to take your 7. The mechanic, Tom, is friendly and very knowledgable in the field of rotary cars. He does everything from rebuilds and ports to just an annual checkup and everything in between. He has done all the work on my third gen, and my brother's first with only great results.

 

This is awsome. How long has RotaryRX been around? I've asked about rotary mechanics a few times, but I didn't think there were any.

 

RotaryRX has been around for a few months now. I stumbled upon this place before it opened and was estatic that Albuquerque and the surrounding areas finally had a place to take their rotary powered machines.

Just for future reference the number for RotaryRX is : (505) 922-1115

 

The parts guys at University Mazda say when Christine (name?) from RotaryRX comes in for parts it makes their day. Glad someone has used Tom's expertise and can vouch for his work and manner. We definitely needed someone in ABQ.

Update on previous post: The manager at Pep Boys tried to get a hold of his RX-7 mechanic buddy, but his ex said he'd moved to Denver. Poor us!

 

Went over to RotaryRX today at lunch. Met Tom the owner and mechanic. Nice guy with a friendly and helpful manner about him. I was impressed. He was patient with this self-proclaimed NewB. Gave me some gaskets and the stinking bolt that I threw in the high weeds and couldn't find. I am going to bring my 10AE to him and see what's up with the overheating problem. Told him about the RX7 Club and the South Forum with the ABQ and Los Alamos guys looking for a rotor-head mechanic who is honest and competent. This guy seems to know his sh*t.

 

Awesome man. Post you're results with the overheating problem when everything is all wraped up.

 

I also take my 1990 GTU to Tom he does great work and never gouges me on the bill. I had been looking for a good shop and now i wont take mine anywhere else.

 

I was full of crapola! As I got deeper into the archives and understood more about who was posting and the quality of the opinions and advice, it has become apparent that Royal Purple seems to be the favorite among rotor-heads. Some also use Red Line with a small minority using Mobile1. Thought I'd set the record straight.

 

Glad to see ABQ and NM people online. Check out the next SWMS road race and lapping event elsewhere on forum! Hope to see you there!

 

Sweet. Glad to hear there is a reputable place to take my 7 FINALLY. Lapping events huh? Sounds fun I think I will look into that.

 

ahah...u can use synthetic in rotorys. all the other mechanics here will jip you. i just talked to the guy at rotoryrx and he seems nice. im taking my car there tomorow...please no blown apex seal please!!!!

 

I'll light a candle for you and repeat the chant, "No blown apex seal!!!!!"

 

thanks man.... (chuckles) i might have seen your car at speed lab once maybe. if my car is fixable we should meet, chill, talk rx7s, whatever.

 

aderson34 - I'm up for that. My 7 is up on jackstands in Truth or Consequences, NM (TrC) waiting for parts from TN on two orders. Supposed to be here today. Plan is to get it up and running this weekend and then back to ABQ. We'll see what happens.

Did you get a diagnosis from RotaryRX (Tom) on your 7?

 

well, dropped the car off today. the guy is really nice. there was a tri point wide body there and 2 very nice 3rd gens. he said he'll do the compresion check and give me a guy.... also its a very nice and clean shop. very imprressed.

 

I'm so glad that there's finally a rotary tech here in NM. Tom is a very nice guy. I have no complaints and have always been satisfied with his work. I strongly recommend to anyone here in NM to take your 7 to him. If anyone ever stops by there anytime soon, my FC is the red one with the TII hood with CF hood scoop. I'm still gettin my engine rebuilt with some extra work here and there. It's gonna be sweet! All the parts are now in as of yesterday and we are set!

 

Rotary RX is going to be building my motor for my car! I would not trust anyone else with it~ Plus...Tom is S M A T SMART!!! Hehe...

 

I will vouch whole heartedly for Tom and Rotary RX! He's a great guy, very knowledgable, and trustworthy. He is one of two people I will ever let touch my car around here. He's been driving and working on Rotaries longer than I've been driving period! I don't really know what else to say but... go down and check it out yourself!