Rx7 Daily drivers?
11-06-10, 08:31 PM
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Rx7 Daily drivers?
how many of you drive an rx7 as your main car everyday?
and what are the pros and cons of having a rotary car as a main driver?
please and thank you for answers
and what are the pros and cons of having a rotary car as a main driver?
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11-07-10, 02:47 AM
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I did drive my FC non turbo as a daily driver the first couple of months but the gasprices in europe are very high so i bought a cheap little car to go to work and after that i drove the FC mainly for fun in the summer.
The FB i own now only leaves his garage when it's good weather and never in the winter.
The FB i own now only leaves his garage when it's good weather and never in the winter.
11-07-10, 03:14 AM
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Only drawback to using mine as a DD is the standard parking lots- ******** need to learn not to just throw open their doors. seems like even if i park out in Bum-******-Egypt some ******* in a honda parks next to me...
11-07-10, 04:14 AM
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The reasons why RX-7s aren't perfect daily drivers have nothing to do with being rotary aside from using more gas than your ordinary car.
They are all rear wheel drive and lightweight. If you daily drive in snow or ice you'll want to consider snow tires and driving skill.
FD's in general take all of these elements quite a bit further. So if you're thinking FD do some research on them.
They are all rear wheel drive and lightweight. If you daily drive in snow or ice you'll want to consider snow tires and driving skill.
FD's in general take all of these elements quite a bit further. So if you're thinking FD do some research on them.
11-07-10, 12:35 PM
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my current s5 is not a DD
but my 10AE vert was, the only complain i had after 3 years of DD was you have to slow down to like 1mph to go over most speedbumps so you wont bottom out, i dont know if the springs were gettin bad or struts/shocks, has anyone else had that issue?
but my 10AE vert was, the only complain i had after 3 years of DD was you have to slow down to like 1mph to go over most speedbumps so you wont bottom out, i dont know if the springs were gettin bad or struts/shocks, has anyone else had that issue?
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11-07-10, 02:36 PM
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I've dd'd my vert for 6 months now. Drive 5 hours back home every weekend, and dd in chicago during the week. Runs great. Only complaint is mpg's. Fun car to drive and turns heads all the time.
Mind you the car was sitting for 2 years before I got it. Preventitive mantainance is key. Currently I'm at 141xxx miles on the stock non rebuilt motor.
Mind you the car was sitting for 2 years before I got it. Preventitive mantainance is key. Currently I'm at 141xxx miles on the stock non rebuilt motor.
11-07-10, 11:45 PM
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Thank you very much for the answers
haha how often does that happen?
haha how often does that happen?
11-09-10, 12:08 AM
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i dont at all mind driving mine as an everyday driver other than it needs a radio, i drive it quite often though even though it still looks a little rough right now, and mine doesnt seem to get very bad gas mileage at all, and she gets me everywhere i need to go, running through gears as fast as i can
11-09-10, 03:55 AM
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I've used an FD as a daily for about five years now. They're terrible in traffic, especially with a leg-breaker uprated clutch, and idling away in traffic heat for ages will kill things like the engine loom really quick (especially on a twin where there's loads of heat). They're pretty wretched in the snow, too, I tend to avoid that if possible. Fortunately we don't get too much snow on the South coast of England! TBH, on the occaisions I've had to use a different car, for all its faults I've always spent the time wishing I was in the FD
11-09-10, 10:29 PM
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oh and i have another question
what's the deal with the Apex seals? how often do you have to replace them (mileage wise)
and if you drive a rotary a lot what kind of maintenance are you looking at?
what's the deal with the Apex seals? how often do you have to replace them (mileage wise)
and if you drive a rotary a lot what kind of maintenance are you looking at?
11-09-10, 10:46 PM
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that is a stereotype apex seals aren't always what goes out. there is many other seals that could give out before them and require a rebuild. It also depends on maintenance if you take care of your car like you should then it will last you 150 or even 200k plus. the things you need to do are fluid change i do them every 2k although most do them at every 3k. there is nothing really special about maintenance just remember you are driving a 20 year old car so just like any old car things can break and will take down other parts with it. change your thermostat so you don't over heat your engine. check vacuum lines and fuel pump. you can search and learn a lot. if you don't find what you are looking for make a thread in the appropriate section.
11-09-10, 11:01 PM
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that is a stereotype apex seals aren't always what goes out. there is many other seals that could give out before them and require a rebuild. It also depends on maintenance if you take care of your car like you should then it will last you 150 or even 200k plus. the things you need to do are fluid change i do them every 2k although most do them at every 3k. there is nothing really special about maintenance just remember you are driving a 20 year old car so just like any old car things can break and will take down other parts with it. change your thermostat so you don't over heat your engine. check vacuum lines and fuel pump. you can search and learn a lot. if you don't find what you are looking for make a thread in the appropriate section.
and ummmmm how is the 13b Renesis(rx8) compaired to the 13b rew(fd/rx7)?
11-10-10, 08:50 PM
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last two questions for now
what is bad mpg to you guys; like 16, 20?
and why don't people drive rx7s during the winter??
again please and thank you for the answers
what is bad mpg to you guys; like 16, 20?
and why don't people drive rx7s during the winter??
again please and thank you for the answers
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11-10-10, 09:13 PM
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RX7's aren't typically driven in the winter because:
1. There are enthusiasts who do not want the salt from the roads destroying a beautiful piece of engineering.
2. It's rear wheel drive. Not the best choice when driving in a snow storm or blizzard. Not to mention, not the safest.
3. It's more fun to drive them in nice dry roads.
If they are driven in the snow, it's typically because they take precautions to minimize salt damage, it's their only car, or they just don't care about it.
11-11-10, 02:33 AM
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i have 87 DD for 4 years now. NO problems. MPG is 20 city/hwy on full tank. will need a full tune in 6k miles or so though but still runs extremely strong for a 20 year old car
11-11-10, 09:43 AM
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Bad MPG is 15-16.
RX7's aren't typically driven in the winter because:
1. There are enthusiasts who do not want the salt from the roads destroying a beautiful piece of engineering.
2. It's rear wheel drive. Not the best choice when driving in a snow storm or blizzard. Not to mention, not the safest.
3. It's more fun to drive them in nice dry roads.
If they are driven in the snow, it's typically because they take precautions to minimize salt damage, it's their only car, or they just don't care about it.
RX7's aren't typically driven in the winter because:
1. There are enthusiasts who do not want the salt from the roads destroying a beautiful piece of engineering.
2. It's rear wheel drive. Not the best choice when driving in a snow storm or blizzard. Not to mention, not the safest.
3. It's more fun to drive them in nice dry roads.
If they are driven in the snow, it's typically because they take precautions to minimize salt damage, it's their only car, or they just don't care about it.
well if driving in snow is the only issue i should be fine then thanks for the feed back guys.
Getting closer and closer to buying one each day :3
now i just gotta figure out where i can buy new cores from and where i can get one machined
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11-12-10, 04:07 PM
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Well I use mine as a daily and love it!!!
Pros: the car is just classy lol but on a more serious note it just fun to drive. As long as the car is in optimal condition for usage and maintained it will do its job.
Cons: as far as gas mileage its not the greatest if you drive on a heavy foot or long distances compared to others but I am sure you don't mind if you want this car .
Pros: the car is just classy lol but on a more serious note it just fun to drive. As long as the car is in optimal condition for usage and maintained it will do its job.
Cons: as far as gas mileage its not the greatest if you drive on a heavy foot or long distances compared to others but I am sure you don't mind if you want this car .
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