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General => New to MRC - introduce yourself => Topic started by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 10:14:04 AM

Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 10:14:04 AM
Hi im new to the mazda scene ive just brought a gtst powered rx7.going to start drifting ect heres wat it looks like so far.
 
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092329.jpg)
 
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092316.jpg)

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092309.jpg)

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092229.jpg)

(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092211.jpg)
 
(http://i941.photobucket.com/albums/ad258/1990timeismoney/2011-09-23092159.jpg)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: aldos on September 23, 2011, 02:46:16 PM
Totally Brutal!  Is she fast?
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 03:21:26 PM
Quote from: aldos;790067Totally Brutal! Is she fast?

 
thanks,yeah its fast just steering is so heavy lol.im new to the rx7 scene and would like some help of what spoiler and parts ect would go well on the car.
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Speedworks on September 23, 2011, 03:29:59 PM
more info on subframe, steering rack, bump steer etc. Does the engine have a dry sump ?
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: BlitzBoy on September 23, 2011, 03:33:06 PM
Quote from: rx7gtst;790071thanks,yeah its fast just steering is so heavy .

Heavy !?:confused:

Rx7s are known for their light precise steering, I take it you have no power steering on the conversion?

Covert it back to a rotary engine problem solved lol :driving
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Grant Monkhouse on September 23, 2011, 06:36:54 PM
^^^^^ lol

Or grow some man muscles and wrestle the steering wheel?! Or install a bus steering wheel for more leverage.

Car looks good though!!!
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: 787b on September 23, 2011, 06:39:42 PM
:Thumbsup!nice car
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 06:48:11 PM
Quote from: Speedworks;790072more info on subframe, steering rack, bump steer etc. Does the engine have a dry sump ?


Hi the running gear has mostly been custom made other is running a dry sump custom prop shafts ect gearbox mounts i think its still the standard axel .the conversion was a amazing job it has a electric power steering pump fitted to make it a bit lighter.

1993 Competition yellow Mazda Rx7 with Skyline running gear

Work carried out as follows

Fully rebuilt Rb25det engine

New pistons, Piston rings, Cosworth bottom end shells, valves reground and new steam seals, Cosworth 1.1mm head gasket , n1 oil pump

Greddy intake manifold

Custom made prop-shaft, engine mounts, gearbox mount and diff mount

Custom engine loom and vehicle loom

Toad ai606 Thatcham 1 alarm

Alloy wheel referred and powder coated black with fairly new Bridgestone\'s 7mm all round

Uprated fuel pump Walbro 255l

Battery relocated to boot

Stage one Rising sun performance ECU

Blue samco hoses all round

Custom Front mount inter-cooler

Ally racing Radiator

Nismo low temp thermostat

Full Respary with Mazda speed body kit

3inch down pipe with decat

Stage 4 Competition clutch

Greddy boost controller

Hawk racing pads all round and braided brake lines
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Ada7 on September 23, 2011, 08:31:45 PM
If you wanted to put a spoiler on the back i\'d go for a big GT style one. I smaller standard or similar one will look a little lost i think.
Shame about the engine :p

Adam
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Rzla on September 23, 2011, 09:12:39 PM
Sorry but fail

In capitals

And loads of exclamation marks
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 10:13:40 PM
Take it not to many people like it then lol
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: jord13b on September 23, 2011, 10:20:10 PM
i like it, but i think most people think that only rotary lumps belong in rexxys! and i am one of those people unfortunatley....

cars nice, great potential, will be a nice skidder, but too many pistons and no rotors, so for that reason..... im out!





:D
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Rzla on September 23, 2011, 10:29:36 PM
Quote from: rx7gtst;790128Take it not to many people like it then lol

The R in Rx7 stands for rotary... in case you were wondering lol :chat
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 23, 2011, 10:32:42 PM
Lol its still got the power to skid which is wat i got it for
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: jord13b on September 23, 2011, 10:37:39 PM
Quote from: rx7gtst;790138Lol its still got the power to skid which is wat i got it for

then thats all that matters! if your happy with it mate, then all is good!




but let me share a few images with you.... some piston owners may want to turn away... images could cause offence....

(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w272/DCHondaTuner/RotaryVSPiston.jpg)

(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k106/kamarokyle/Rx-7/rotaryvspiston.jpg)

(http://i303.photobucket.com/albums/nn125/airbrushmaster70/mazda-rotary-vs-piston.gif)


:D
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: DJ Tommo on September 26, 2011, 07:32:00 PM
Sweet car dude. Me like the RB lumps, they full of just as much win as a rotary, but are generally quieter :D lol

The spec looks good too. Bet its a lovely drive :)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: m1tch on September 26, 2011, 07:51:19 PM
Looks great :) there are a few FD engines floating around when you want to upgrade the engine :)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Lacey on September 26, 2011, 07:56:42 PM
People here like the simplicity of the rotary engine.

You can either have this...............

(http://members.roadfly.org/gregwminmmoregon/M3_engine_exploded.jpg)

Orrrrrrrrr, have this..........

(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3012636892_2c6702fd9b.jpg)

Simple and efficient :Laugh
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: B.Martin on September 27, 2011, 09:34:07 AM
I\'m afraid i\'m with the other lads here. RX-7 should be RE powered, not some Nissan lump RB or not. You should sell it on and buy a real RX-7 with a real engine in it :Giggle

I\'m not being horrible but i expected you to get :flamed

And rightly so :chat
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: dthebuk on September 28, 2011, 09:15:58 AM
Always so much hate on this forum.

Looks like a damn tidy conversion and if anything it\'ll probably be easier to skid than something 13b Powered.

Any idea what turbo you\'re going for in the future or are you keep the current one?


Personally I steer well clear of any sort of wing with that rear bumper, I reckon it\'d look car better with some more offset and lows instead.
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Lacey on September 28, 2011, 10:48:04 AM
Don\'t get me wrong, it does look nice, as dtheb said it\'s a very tidy conversion, obviously very well done, very professional and by the look of it, a lot of time and money has been well spent to get it to the state it is.

Non-rotary powered Rotary (RX) cars on rotary-enthusiast forums will always be like marmite, some love, some hate.

As long as you like it, that\'s all that matters.

I personally don\'t like it, but, I don\'t have to drive it! :cheers
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: hayden on September 28, 2011, 11:35:48 AM
Quote from: Lacey;790683People here like the simplicity of the rotary engine.
 
You can either have this...............
 
(http://members.roadfly.org/gregwminmmoregon/M3_engine_exploded.jpg)
 
Orrrrrrrrr, have this..........
 
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3233/3012636892_2c6702fd9b.jpg)
 
Simple and efficient :Laugh

simple because most the bits are missing lol
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Lacey on September 28, 2011, 11:37:29 AM
Quote from: hayden;791016simple because most the bits are missing lol

Shhhhhhhhhhhh, you\'re spoiling it!! :rollin
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: rx7gtst on September 28, 2011, 08:40:04 PM
the car is up for sale or px not because of wat people think its just want a rotary this was just one step to getting a rx with a roatary
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: dthebuk on September 29, 2011, 01:35:40 PM
(http://thumbs3.ebaystatic.com/m/mxl3T3cyYbkL40ewY-5Kjpw/140.jpg)

ah what! you shouldn\'t sell it man, it\'d be awesome to drift!!
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: DJ Tommo on September 29, 2011, 02:08:58 PM
great, another flood of insults forcing someone to sell... well done haters....

I dont think you should sell dude. Its an awesome car. Id even offer up mine in part ex if i thought it was worth as much as yours!!
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: ProjectNoodles on September 29, 2011, 05:37:24 PM
dont sell it!! keep it and maybe buy my spare engine in the near future;)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Spaarks on September 30, 2011, 12:53:45 PM
Just seen this advertised on pistonheads! Dont sell it mate, you\'ve only had it 2 weeks! Ignore the haters & enjoy the car. :)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: Lacey on September 30, 2011, 12:55:37 PM
Just because other people don\'t like it doesn\'t mean you won\'t enjoy having it, have it for a month or two and then decide if you still want to sell it :)
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: B.Martin on September 30, 2011, 01:35:25 PM
He did say it wasn\'t because of what people think. Plus i certainly speak for myself when i say i was only having a bit of fun, yes its a nice car, yes i would always keep the RE if it was mine. I\'m sure the guy probably hasen\'t taken us all that seriously. I mean c\'mon who would?
Title: newbie GTST Powered RX7 from portsmouth
Post by: boosted on September 30, 2011, 08:53:57 PM
I like it..... Was thinking of liquid yellow for my rex!