4x4 Rx-7
Had rack & pinion steering, too, I think.
11-10-02, 05:29 PM
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Ok, I want to do that. It would be awesome! There's gotta be something out there that comes close. I wonder if a Subaru system could be fitted into the FB or SA.
11-10-02, 05:47 PM
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Not the best application for a rotary. For 4x4ing, mudding, and rally car driving I'd want more torque, and I'd be willing to sacrifice the lighweight power of a rotary to achieve that.
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11-10-02, 05:51 PM
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For street it'd be cool though... especially an older Quattro system, as that uses Gleason TorSen diffs to mechanically split traction - no sensors to wire, just bolt'n'go
11-10-02, 06:07 PM
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I read your email
I saw an AWD 2nd Gen RX-7 somewhere.... it had a large cut-out in the hood for the radiator, the radiator layed flat over the drivetrain..... hmmm where did I see that?
or did I dream it?
or did I dream it?
11-10-02, 07:24 PM
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If I'm not mistaken, that factory 1st gen rally car you're talking about used 626 front suspension and driveline parts. Although it's be bloody expensive, it would be really awesome to have a 4wd 1st gen, or any 7 for that matter.
11-10-02, 07:52 PM
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Rod Millen custom built a factory backed 4WD tube framed RX-7 in 1983 for SCCA ProRally, like 357 says using 626 front wheel drive suspension and drivetrain and a Weismann power assist and a 13B PP.
Mr. Millen built another improved 4WD RX-7 in 1984 and campaigned it for a couple of years. In 1986 he built a second genner with 4WD for rallying which he also later converted to turbocharging and running on alcohol to compete at the annual Pike Peak HillClimb until 1988.
Mr. Millen built another improved 4WD RX-7 in 1984 and campaigned it for a couple of years. In 1986 he built a second genner with 4WD for rallying which he also later converted to turbocharging and running on alcohol to compete at the annual Pike Peak HillClimb until 1988.
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11-10-02, 07:57 PM
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Originally posted by RacerX7fb
Rod Millen custom built a 4WD tube framed RX-7 in 1983 for SCCA ProRally, like 357 says using 626 front wheel drive suspension and drivetrain and a Weismann power assist and a 13B PP.
Mr. Millen built another 4WD RX-7 in 1984 and campaigned it for a couple of years. In 1986 he built a second genner with 4WD for rallying which he also later converted to turbocharging and running on alcohol to compete at Pikes Peak in 1987 and '88.
Rod Millen custom built a 4WD tube framed RX-7 in 1983 for SCCA ProRally, like 357 says using 626 front wheel drive suspension and drivetrain and a Weismann power assist and a 13B PP.
Mr. Millen built another 4WD RX-7 in 1984 and campaigned it for a couple of years. In 1986 he built a second genner with 4WD for rallying which he also later converted to turbocharging and running on alcohol to compete at Pikes Peak in 1987 and '88.
11-10-02, 08:20 PM
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sold the FD...kept the FB
11-10-02, 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by defprun
ever drive a 7 off road? Its more comfortable than my dad's old ford....i felt really bad though....
ever drive a 7 off road? Its more comfortable than my dad's old ford....i felt really bad though....
~T.J.
11-10-02, 08:33 PM
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while not 4wd i have done some rallycrosses in my former SE. If any one is interested there is one in Fredricksburg, VA on November 24th ill be there and there are always at least 2 first gens competing.
also i loved taking her out on dirt roads
the website is www.dcrally.com
P.S here are some pics of me
http://photo.bluedotracing.com/21701.../21701-3-7.jpg
http://photo.bluedotracing.com/21701...21701-3-34.jpg
also i loved taking her out on dirt roads
the website is www.dcrally.com
P.S here are some pics of me
http://photo.bluedotracing.com/21701.../21701-3-7.jpg
http://photo.bluedotracing.com/21701...21701-3-34.jpg