On the drivers side, in front of the engine, I have four bolts sticking out of the engine, and was wondering what those were for? Thanks.

 

Mine has power steering...maybe it was standard on the SE's and maybe an option on the other models.

Right on-

 

My sisters GS did not my GSL does.

The non ps will have the studs, but no the bracket or the pump (obviously )

 

if it's 4 bolts, it's for the A/C compressor

 

don't have the PS on my GSL, have everything else tho.

 

I have a 1980, and I can't see any badges so I don't know what model it is. Thanks for the replies.

 

i know that my first and second rx7 they have p/s. i have a friend that he have a gslse since new and don't have p/s. i think that was optional.

 

here is a kicka$$ link to show what all the differences between the years are (for 1st gens) this tell which had p/s and which didn't...

http://www.geocities.com/MotorCity/S.../firstgen.html

 

It's pretty simple... the SE's had optional power steering, every thing else was manual.

 

To answer the question again, it's for the A/C compressor on the really early rexs.

 

I think it probably is for the AC condenser. All I see is a steering box, no fittings going into it.

 

I also have an '80. It's a Colorado car w/no AC fitted anywhere on the car but it still had the studs. I'm going to use those and a '79 A/C bracket to mount a second alternator for my upcoming monster stereo. My car is also non-power steering like yours, so I can say for sure that you're looking at A/C bracket studs for the compressor.

 

until now i didnt know the rx7s came with power steering at all. ive been in about 20 different rx7s(not all mine...i wish) and none ever had power steering. thats 1st gen and 2nd gen. see that, learn somethin new every day!

 

Power steering was only available on '84-85 RX7's only as an add on option for GSL and GSL-SE's. As GSL-SE's were the flagship in those years, dealers mostly ordered them WITH power steering to increase profit. So a non Power Steering GSL-SE are not very common.

I drove my beloved '79 Lmt Edition for years and years. But always wished for Power Steering every time I had to parallel park or lane change in stop and go. So when I was shopping for a GSL-SE to restore a year ago, getting one with Power Steering was HIGH on my wish list. Also makes it friendly to my wife and kids to drive. Still trying to decide whether to install the rear seat kit I found at the wrecking yard recently......

Obvious counterpoint is the speed racers. Less feel of the road, HP drain.

Drive well.

 

but my first rx7 was a gsl and have p/s

 

Get rid of the P/S. Even with a 13" dia. steering wheel and 205/50/15s up front, I have no problem cranking it at crawling speeds or parking in tight spaces. It is the very antithesis of a sports car like the rex to have it. The car simply is not heavy enough to justify it. No, I'm not a bear of a fellow but I'm not as small as Cristiano da Matta, either.

 

I dont see how you can do any performance driving without p/s on the first gen....

You get tired after the first few turns.

 

i LOVE the way mine feels without the power steering!! i think i can "feel the road" alot more. plus i think it handles and responds better without p/s. then again ive never drove a rx7 with p/s. im just going by my experiences with other cars with p/s.

 

I didn't say I was a mouse man, either. I guess I have an advantage because I'm an ex-UPS driver and was to used to the old behemoths before the diesels came in with their P/S. Got some nice wrists and lats from the 7 year workout as a driver. Glad I'm outta that company, though...

 

how the hell can you enjoy driving with PS? And also, it's sooo easy to turn the wheel. Also, the firstgen has narrow tires and no weight over said wheels. PS is useless.

 

uh, guess it's different here. i knew they came with power steering as an option, but i have yet to actually see one that has it!

i do miss it in the parking lot, but glad i don't have it on the road!

 

RIGHT ON, BRO'!!

 

I used to like manual, but after driving my 88 vert, I think I prefer the P/S LOL The P/S seems to be less active the faster you go in the 2nd gen... But its really nice in those parking lots and slow speed...

But when I drive my 80 or 85, my arms and chest sure look bigger LOL

 

Nah. Your arms get tired, not from having to turn the wheel, but from holding yourself upright in the crappy stock seats.

Seriously. I can drive mine with 0 offset rims and 205/60 R-compounds (read: high scrub radius and tons of grip) and parallel park with one hand, but road race it and I can't lift my arms over my head the next day 'cos of the awful seats. The only time it even begins to feel heavy is at parking speeds. Performance driving is not done at parking speeds... well you have an FC so maybe YOURS is... j/k

 

low blow pj. hahaha