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Old 07-08-08 | 09:13 AM
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HAHAHA you are so right!!! The Fd has crazy handinling. Vary light and dosnt fight back on the turn. Than again... most Rx-7's do the same. Cuz the engine coaprates with the driver and the chassi of the car is great
Old 07-29-08 | 10:02 PM
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i love my 7 and wouldn't trade the rotary engine for the world!!
Old 08-01-08 | 02:19 AM
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^^^ +1 man and I'm finally getting my first 1991 RX-7 on Saturday and I'm so excited. I'm gonna be on this forum like white on rice, so much it might even be a bad thing!! I've been into them for about 6 1/2 yrs. and I'm still learning new stuff about them and i will take the time and effort into make her last! the info is great help and you guys and gals need to keep posting for those welling to learn!!!
Old 09-08-08 | 03:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Gregory Casimir
^^^ +1 man and I'm finally getting my first 1991 RX-7 on Saturday and I'm so excited. I'm gonna be on this forum like white on rice, so much it might even be a bad thing!! I've been into them for about 6 1/2 yrs. and I'm still learning new stuff about them and i will take the time and effort into make her last! the info is great help and you guys and gals need to keep posting for those welling to learn!!!
i agree. i just bought my first FD a week ago. im gonna be addicted to this site
Old 09-11-08 | 02:43 PM
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Somewhere on this site is a thread that goes into all the "You might be an FD/FB/FC owner if...." like Jeff Foxworthy but with rotarys. Anyone know where that is? It was a really funny read. I think one of the jokes was "If you have enough spare parts lying around to build another motor.... you might be...."
I saw it one day, but cannot seem to find it again. There were a couple threads like that now that I think about it.
Old 09-24-08 | 11:49 PM
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IL Only bad thing...(FD)

I just bought my first Rotary... I have been lurking on this board for well over 5 yrs, and finally I bought an FD. The only bad thing I found is the time it takes to truly understand your car, and the time and meticulous detail you must keep in mind when trying to find that perfect FD.

If you don't spend the time, and/or you aren't mechanically inclined, you will be better off spending your money elsewhere as the expenses will rack up. Tunes, upgrades, fixing 13 yr old parts, and paint refinishes (done correctly!) will add up faster than you might think.

This car is addictive, and sooo unique on the road. The moment you own it and drive it, it will leave a long lasting impression that will leave you looking for reasons to drive the car.

Read, learn, digest and repeat. That is my advice as a new FD owner, and the only negative.
Old 12-07-08 | 11:40 AM
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tune

look rotary motor its all in the tune. if any motor isnt tuned right it blows up. ive seen 2jzs blow at 750hp from a bad tune.
Old 12-28-08 | 07:07 PM
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look if you take away all the factory wiring and twin turbos. the car is 10 times easyer to work on and much more reliable. remmber the factory setup was only built for 265. if you add 250hp to that then you need a 500hp setup. you have to take that it account tha oil, cooling systom, and exhaust temps. this goes for hooking up all cars. i had a friend that was an idiot and blowup two honda b18 ls motors because he didnt have patience and have the car tuned right. that goes for all motors again.

kids that wont to have cars like fast and the blerrrrest. start getting part and run out of money then dont have a good tuner, tune the car and it blows up. they dont understand this stuff takes time to learn and do right. they just wont everything right now. i was the same way but, i had a father that helped me out and showed me everything i needed to do and how to do it right. now here i am 10years later fixing kids cars after they blow them up. just my .02
Old 12-28-08 | 07:10 PM
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my .02

clean and simple that means there is less to go wrong and when something does go wrong you dont have for to look.
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Old 12-28-08 | 07:11 PM
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Old 12-28-08 | 07:15 PM
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why, whats wrong with your fd man?
Old 01-18-09 | 06:06 PM
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yeah

i was woundering about the rx7 good and bads my self
Old 01-29-09 | 12:52 PM
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I think regardelss of pro's and con's, Its worth it just to be driving something thats actually unique in the tuning world.
Old 01-29-09 | 01:02 PM
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the worst problem with the rotary is its reputation.
Old 04-05-09 | 08:18 PM
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interesting
Old 04-09-09 | 01:53 PM
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This thread makes me feel better about the future purchase of one. I'm definitely drawn to the rotary engine. We'll see.
Old 05-08-09 | 05:37 AM
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no matter what the bads you can not beat the fun to drive factor when a rotory is running good! these cars have you smiling from the time you turn the key on!
Old 05-08-09 | 05:40 AM
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i see alot of people so fuel mileage is bad, that is just in the tune..... you can easily get 24-26 mpg out of the rotary. compared to its competition that is very good.
Old 05-08-09 | 06:27 PM
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Originally Posted by 3rdgenlover
i see alot of people so fuel mileage is bad, that is just in the tune..... you can easily get 24-26 mpg out of the rotary. compared to its competition that is very good.
People say that from an OEM standpoint. They are bad on fuel.... I know when it was running, I was pushing out at least 1/4 of my fuel through my muffler.

Then again, what other engine has the flamethrower built in?
Old 06-28-09 | 03:45 PM
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nice thanks to all these posts i know for sure i am going to get myself a fd. Thanks everyone =]
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