Evening folks
I have been signed up on MRC for many years but never had the guts to take the plunge and buy a rotary.
Always flitted between Starlet turbos and Evo (with a Skyline, and S14 thrown in along the way ::))
However I saw a very nice FD in work and hounded the owner for a year and today we struck up a deal and I own my first rotary O0
So I am James, I live in Huddersfield and I work for Cummins Turbo Technologies (Holset) as an Aerodynamics engineer.
I have signed up as paid member and am ready to get out there and meet you all (and ask loads of questions as I am used to having pistons to play with haha).
Some examples of my previous money pits:
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/japfestrear.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/japfestrear.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/Japfestfront.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/Japfestfront.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/DSC00059.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/DSC00059.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/DSC00058.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/DSC00058.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/S6001486.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/S6001486.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMG_0494.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMG_0494.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMG_0496.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMG_0496.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/DSCF0971.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/DSCF0971.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/20140716_162712_zpsbe83ac3e.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/20140716_162712_zpsbe83ac3e.jpg.html)
Now onto the rotary....
Its a 95 Import with approx 60k miles on the clock (no engine as yet so I am already budgeted and prepared for a refresh)
It has:
Radtec V mount setup
Power FC
1600cc (ish) secondary injectors
Aeromotive fpr
HKS super dragger
Tein coilovers
AVS model 6 wheels
Sanai Works bodykit
So I would say its a good base to start with, I just need to decide on whether I want a later spec rear wing, or GT wing :)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMAG0149_zpsf91f6a34.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMAG0149_zpsf91f6a34.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMAG0147_zpsaf56e86b.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMAG0147_zpsaf56e86b.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMAG0146_zps14562c61.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMAG0146_zps14562c61.jpg.html)
(http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m152/seab_2006/IMG_7132_zpsfd047629.jpg) (http://s103.photobucket.com/user/seab_2006/media/IMG_7132_zpsfd047629.jpg.html)
:welcome: to the MRC. Nice looking FD you have there, and a great collection of other cars too! It'll be good to hear how you feel the FD compares with your previous money pits. At least the FD will continue to empty your wallet, so no "change" there :)
Welcome to MRC , :s_hi:
looks like you have an excellent base car to turn it into what you want
Welcome. Nice car. Where in Huddersfield are you? I live in the Waterloo area
Hi Grant funny enough I'm in Waterloo also. You got an rx4 then?
I do but it's sold now. Just don't have time to finish it sadly, I want to be out and driving a car not just working on it all the time. Getting an rx8 most likely to have some fun in
Fair enough, there any meets that happen up this neck of the woods? It seems quiet on this forum compared to some of the others I have been member of in past :-)
If you are interested in taking your car on track, or just coming along to take passenger rides and/or talk to other rotary car owners, we have this evnt booked for Croft in May;
LINK to Croft Trackday (http://mazdarotaryclub.com/forum/index.php?topic=82650.msg884668#msg884668)
Although "provisional", I've just had an email to say it's going ahead, but waiting for booking details before I post up further details. We will have a mix of rotaries on track, mostly 8's, but C J R's is taking his stunning FD out on track :)
Hi Seab,
Nice looking FD and welcome.
I'm near Wakefield. I can vouch for the various track days that the guys organise on here. There will be various car shows locally, but I tend to travel for Rotary events.
I work in Elland most days so can swing by if you need any advice, but I know Grant in closer and is knowledgeable in Rotaries.
Chris
Nice collection of cars there, which do you prefer to drive out of them all?
Hi guys,
That track day sounds good, I will try to attend that one. I won't run the car but will be nice to meet everyone and spectate.
Chris
Thanks for the offer I am sure I will have plenty of questions, also it would be cool to pop over see your car at some point :-)
Also I notice that you created ducting for your V mount, I could do with the same so any pointers would be great.
R322
So far out of all of them so far the Tommi Mak was my favourite, about 390bhp and plenty of grip. I am yet to drive the FD yet so that maybe my favourite I will have to wait and see haha.