I’ve been a guest on the forum for nearly a year now, researching and waiting for the right time to buy in to the rotary scene. This week I said hell to it and bought one any way….. it’s a 1992 J reg Uk model Gen 3 in black by far the fastest color. I’m really pleased with it runs well and sounds awesome (or bloody loudly as next door put it). There are a few things I want to do before I put her on the road properly so expect plenty of stupid questions! :Hammer
So is there any one else on the forum from leeds? I’ll settle for any one that doesn’t say “RX-7 aye haven’t they got 2 engines and need rebuilding every 20 thousand milesâ€:rollin
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Input welcome thanks
Adam
Happy Motoring Adam with your RARE unmolested UK car, can\'t be many like this left now :Thumbs-up
20k miles on reconditioned engine & turbos. Blitz Nur Spec exhaust, straight thru exhaust, no cats and induction kit with m\'s written on no idea who makes it!
Enjoy mate,she\'ll put a smile on your face for sure!!:yes
Plenty of members in yoour area,sure they\'ll be in touch.You could always try and get a mini meet arranged??:yes
Welcome to rx ownership fella,so thats another one now i will look out for :)
Where abouts in leeds are ya as i live in boston spa just near leeds.
Mind you at the mo urs is the only one running in leeds that i know of lol.
Mine and a mates are off the road for a while
Welcome to the club mate...great looking car you have there...
Im up in Settle..if you ever fancy dropping in for a chat/ advice...
Hope you enjoy RX Ownership :)
..... Bowsy..at least ull have the quickest when yours is running :D
Quote from: LeedsLad20k miles on reconditioned engine & turbos. Blitz Nur Spec exhaust, straight thru exhaust, no cats and induction kit with m\'s written on no idea who makes it!
Look on the heads of the filters. You\'ll
probably find they\'re K&N.
hi mate
im only in york, and not to scare you but mine is off the road for a while too, prob for the best with winter coming.
matt
winter is the most fun time, as long as it aint snowing
welcome good choice of colour,there is a monthly meet at squires sherburn in elmet starts around 6.30 pm if you fancy a run there as not far.
p.s. my RX is a runner so dont panic yours isnt the only working one around
Im usually in Leeds in a saturday night...im only in Batley...again mine is off the road too :(
Pete your nowhere near us so you dont count LOL
Quote from: RixioIm usually in Leeds in a saturday night...im only in Batley...again mine is off the road too :(
Pete your nowhere near us so you dont count LOL
Rixio not that far away are you jealous of a runner ? :rollin
Im in halifax so not many miles from you and also another non runner but should be picking it up early next week with another fresh rebuild :Thumbsup!
Wow that is an alarming amount of non runners! but mines going away in a lock up at work (in york) so i can get some bits done on it ready for spring.
*Bowsy* im in rothwell just off the m1 junction 44 so its about 15-20 miles i think :guinness
Quote from: peterwoldsRixio not that far away are you jealous of a runner ? :rollin
Hi Pete
I think Rixio was refering to me not you sir.Bit of a north/south divide opening i believe.He\'s still jealous that my car got filmed more for the RS3 dvd than his!!!:D His pink tyres didn\'t give him the street cred he was expecting!!:evillaugh :evillaugh :D
Quote from: LeedsLad*Bowsy* im in rothwell just off the m1 junction 44 so its about 15-20 miles i think :guinness
cool,been around there a few times.
Its not too far away:)
Will have to meet up sumtime once i get mine sorted
Quote from: JapSceneUK.co.uk..... Bowsy..at least ull have the quickest when yours is running
Fingers crossed fella :)Need to get mi ass into gear and get it finished.
Quote from: pete sparrowHi Pete
I think Rixio was refering to me not you sir.Bit of a north/south divide opening i believe.He\'s still jealous that my car got filmed more for the RS3 dvd than his!!!:D His pink tyres didn\'t give him the street cred he was expecting!!:evillaugh :evillaugh :D
:rollin Pete think Rixio will :spank - pink suits him anyway.awful thing jealousy eh
Quote from: pete sparrowHi Pete
I think Rixio was refering to me not you sir.Bit of a north/south divide opening i believe.He\'s still jealous that my car got filmed more for the RS3 dvd than his!!!:D His pink tyres didn\'t give him the street cred he was expecting!!:evillaugh :evillaugh :D
At least i dont have glitter on my nose like a 16yo girl :p
+ its cos your bald:Laugh
Ive also been reading and viewing these forums for about 6months until today when i decided to register after i got hold of a UK spec 3rd Gen late 1999 model, came up for sale spotted it in a local ad went down and brought her straight away once she checked out. Got her back up to my place this week once im settled in on here ill post pictures/forum etc.
But one thing i would like to know from you guys if you dont mind throwing a little advice in my direction, i want a free flow exhaust system (current exhaust system is not stock, but i dont like the look or sound of it), i also own a 2000 Nissan Skyline R34 V-SPEC which i fitted the best and most highly recommended exhaust system for it a HKS hyper muffler, now being new to the rotary world even though i have read pages its not the same as the real knowledge and experience so if you guys could help what is the BEST exhaust make and system to use on an RX7?
Thanks in advance.
Depends on the setup and what you want. Different exhausts have different characteristics, some give more power but no torque etc etc...
Most free flowing exhausts on rotaries make a pretty rough growl compared to the smoother rumble on a skyline ...There havnt been many tests on the different exhausts but i know that the HKS Super Dragger is sh*te! Racing Beat is very free flowing, KSP is good, usually the louder the zorst the more free flowing :)
HTH
Rixio :Thumbs-up
Thanks man for the reply much appreciated. At the moment im keeping her stock with the intention of modifying her later up to about 320bhp in the short term at least. Im mainly after something that will "look" right on a rex, look is a big thing for me i hate exhaust that look out of place and im sure you know what i mean. Do you know if APEXi are any good with rex\'s? I have HKS on my Skyline and GReedy on my Supra so i kinda wanna go for something different with my rex, ive been looking at veilside systems, APEXi and other obvious choices just as 5ZIGEN & BLITZ amongst others but i pretty much wanna stay away from HKS and GReedy for my rex to give it its own personality if you will.
What does everyone else run in here? obviously being new to owning a rex i have the knowledge but lacking the experience, so your help guys is more than welcome.
Any opinions or advice would be appreciated!
Quote from: *Bowsy*Welcome to rx ownership fella,so thats another one now i will look out for :)
Where abouts in leeds are ya as i live in boston spa just near leeds.
Mind you at the mo urs is the only one running in leeds that i know of lol.
Mine and a mates are off the road for a while
**** me. I\'ve never seen you in Boston Spa, I\'m there too. What colours your motor?
Quote from: UK Mazda RX7Thanks man for the reply much appreciated. At the moment im keeping her stock with the intention of modifying her later up to about 320bhp in the short term at least. Im mainly after something that will "look" right on a rex, look is a big thing for me i hate exhaust that look out of place and im sure you know what i mean. Do you know if APEXi are any good with rex\'s? I have HKS on my Skyline and GReedy on my Supra so i kinda wanna go for something different with my rex, ive been looking at veilside systems, APEXi and other obvious choices just as 5ZIGEN & BLITZ amongst others but i pretty much wanna stay away from HKS and GReedy for my rex to give it its own personality if you will.
What does everyone else run in here? obviously being new to owning a rex i have the knowledge but lacking the experience, so your help guys is more than welcome.
Any opinions or advice would be appreciated!
Make a post in technical and ask people what system they have on their cars, i know that the Blitz Nur is a popular one
Guys iv never seen any of you in Leeds, i only know of one rex and i saw it at Halifax when i went for an interview a few years back...i think i saw a glimpe of one last week going past the Audi garage towards Beeston?
Quote from: Oedipus Rex**** me. I\'ve never seen you in Boston Spa, I\'m there too. What colours your motor?
Its black fella,never been anywhere in boston spa with it as it arrived on a trailer and stripped it straight away for a rebuild.
U at the top end of boston or bottom?
I\'ve never seen one around boston spa and leeds i\'ve only seen 2 and one of them is mi mates in garforth
QuoteFingers crossed fella :)Need to get mi ass into gear and get it finished.
LOL aye... will give u a call at weekend..sort them control rings out for you..and see if theres owt else i can be helping you with... want a change from sitting at the PC working :D
I\'m in Clifford mate.
Had a silver one which I sold to Gman in here, who I believe has just sold it on again. Looking to get a new one around April.
Can\'t believe you never saw mine, C-West kitted with a silly loud exhast --- always parked outside the Thai place on the high street.
Congratulations on buying the fastest colour.
Hey and welcome, hope to see you soon at a meet.
Thanks guys, while i have a few of locals here does anyone know a decent place for alloy refurbs in the leeds area? oh and im looking to get the seats re-trimmed aswell.
Thanks
Adam
http://www.scratchesandscuffs.com/main.htm, a lot of retrimmers around. Don\'t know the numbers etc though sorry.