Hi Guys
I am getting sick of the time it is taking my mechanic to do a re build - however we are nearly there. Once back on the road I want to take it to WGT to get alist of things that need doing like new ast, rad, water pipes, plug leads etc etc... I cant afford to have everything done at once but will want it all done over the next few months. Incidentally my car is stock and I want to keep it totally original, just improve the basics. I just wondered if I could get some feedback from those of you that have used WGT - good, bad or indifferent.
Many Thanks
ATD
Great :) First place I took mine after buying in Jan and Pip sorted all my problems. A little expensive but that\'s what you get for specialist work....I\'d still recommend doing your own oil changes etc.
Pips a top guy, Your in safe hands.
Has been known to take his time but the results are well worth the wait.
If you want a Tip try to ring/Call in the afternoon as he has a little more time to help.
FANTASTIC, pip really knows his stuff, he has helped me sooooo much with my rex, I bought the car off him in Dec 2004 and it has never let me down.
He has supplied or advised on every modification and so far I have had no issues at all right up to the single turbo conversion I\'m doing this weekend.
He does charge a lot for his time compared to a local garage, but it is less than a Main dealer and for the knowledge he has I think it is money well spent! Think : Peace of mind!
If you just want to upgrade the stock weak links eg AST, Intercooler hard pipes... I am currently selling a set of Upgraded hard pipes on Ebay. It will be ending soon tho so be quick, the link is in the for sale section. (cheeky plug :p )
Mark
Thanks guys
I would love to change all my filters and fluids myself, just to get to know the car more than anything else. My inlaws have the facilities and do all their own servicing, but is there many differences in the procedures between a rex and a conventional car? - could anyone change the filters and fluids basically?
Cheers
ATD
Quote from: Marky BFANTASTIC, pip really knows his stuff, he has helped me sooooo much with my rex, I bought the car off him in Dec 2004 and it has never let me down.
He has supplied or advised on every modification and so far I have had no issues at all right up to the single turbo conversion I\'m doing this weekend.
He does charge a lot for his time compared to a local garage, but it is less than a Main dealer and for the knowledge he has I think it is money well spent! Think : Peace of mind!
If you just want to upgrade the stock weak links eg AST, Intercooler hard pipes... I am currently selling a set of Upgraded hard pipes on Ebay. It will be ending soon tho so be quick, the link is in the for sale section. (cheeky plug :p )
Mark
Mark
Can I fit these myself?
Yes, any garage could do you an oil change, the filters easy to get to just under the inlet elbow, an so is the drain plug, just make sure they use the right oil. I always use a full Mineral oil as told to by pip. a Garage may be tempted to use a semi synthetic or even Fully synthetic as these are usually used for sports or performance vehicles DO NOT LET THEM DO THIS! there are some synthetics that can be used, apparently Royal purple do one, but most are unsuitable.
Mark
Quote from: Marky BYes, any garage could do you an oil change, the filters easy to get to just under the inlet elbow, an so is the drain plug, just make sure they use the right oil. I always use a full Mineral oil as told to by pip. a Garage may be tempted to use a semi synthetic or even Fully synthetic as these are usually used for sports or performance vehicles DO NOT LET THEM DO THIS! there are some synthetics that can be used, apparently Royal purple do one, but most are unsuitable.
Mark
I was wanting to change all the filters, oil, air, fuel and all fluids engine, gear, coolant, brake, power steering... do you reckon I could change all these myself?
On the oil topic, I have decided to go with Royal Purple purchased from rotaryart, need to check that wont screw up my warranty actually!
So long as its running okay without issues anyone who can do a normal car service will be able to service a RX7. Its with trouble shooting and tuning that a specialist comes to the fore. As regards oil your into the great oil debate. Whatever anyone tells you, use what your happy with or your engine builder. I for one and many others are running fully synthetic oil Total Quarts 9000 myself. Way up the advantages disadvantages and make up your own mind. If you do a search this subject comes up time after time.
Regards Kevin
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Quote from: Marky BAre you on MSN fella?
I am! - but i am shooting off now. Will be back on tomorrow. My user name on msn is theheaneymonster@hotmail.com
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cheers.
Quote from: ATDI was wanting to change all the filters, oil, air, fuel and all fluids engine, gear, coolant, brake, power steering... do you reckon I could change all these myself?
On the oil topic, I have decided to go with Royal Purple purchased from rotaryart, need to check that wont screw up my warranty actually!
It is still just a car and is not any different to any other car when changing fluids. The fuel filter is the most difficult maintenance i think, but is made a LOT easier with a pair of £20 ramps from your car spares shop. I did the fuel filter last year http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=17961&highlight=change+fuel+filter
Gearbox and diff oil change
http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=11205
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Quote from: Marky BI am currently selling a set of Upgraded hard pipes on Ebay. It will be ending soon tho so be quick, the link is in the for sale section. (cheeky plug :p )
Mark
Hmmm just checked out that listing. Definitely interested in those! :p
I\'ve used WGT quite a bit and they communicate well, kknow their stuff and do a professional job. They are however mighty expensive, and justly so, but they charge the same hourly rate whether its Pip doing specialised tuning or a young spanner monkey ripping bits out.
With this in mind I would only send it there for expert work and not for the simpler jobs you could do yourself or get mates to do for you. Or you may end up feeling a bit short changed. I remember someone on here moaning about getting a massive bill for getting a stuck bonnet open and some other small jobs like that. These kind of things are not worth the hourly rate you pay. Mapping, engine troubleshooting and things like that are well worth the money.
All that said I would highly advise using them.
Yes it was a mate of mine,we werent moaning as such...just wondering if thats what was to be expected from visiting one of the specialists.
All ill say is go in with an open mind and like mentioned above have a go at the simpler things yourself before goin to a business.
I was the one who went with chris and got my bonnet stuck and was charged full whack for a "junior" spending several hours on it trying to get the catch to release and in the process chipped the paint work! We did travel 3 hours plus to get there and were told to be there early after booking in but did not get round to starting on our cars til lunch time I dont want to say anymore as that is in the past but certain things were missed and I was not advised on certain things that have cost me alot of money to sort out. But wgt do get good reports so take them as you see them yourself
WGT are brilliant with all things Rotary but are very very expensive and sometimes not justified.
But there are 2 ways to look at it, 1) get job done cheaply but might have more probs which will cost more overall. 2) pay the extra knowing work is done properly ???
Your choice dude :King
Quote from: GrizzlyHas been known to take his time but the results are well worth the wait.
:rollin :rollin :rollin
Beware of hidden charges & beware of high bills...otherwise hes ok
Quote from: gsb876WGT are brilliant with all things Rotary but are very very expensive and sometimes not justified.
But there are 2 ways to look at it, 1) get job done cheaply but might have more probs which will cost more overall. 2) pay the extra knowing work is done properly ???
Your choice dude :King
I dont mind paying for a job if it is done properly but what happened to my rx later after going to wgt i dont think it was
As said pip can be a little bit expensive, but not always beat the best price i could find on my electric water pump ! But im fitting it myself. Will always go to pip for anything i feel i can\'t do myself and for any tuning. Absolute top block and hell he can throw a 1st gen around oulton park !
In life you get what you pay for and pip is exceptional at what he does !
Would never think of going anywhere else for the hard jobs !
Shaun
went there a few weeks ago to have my fd mapped he found problem with boost and sorted for me now its flying im happy