What have I done???

[tonyn]

I bought my rx just 3 weeks ago and am very very happy:cool but after reading all the problems eveyone seems to be having Im wondering if ive done the right thing. Engine rebuilds, heating problems etc. etc. someone tell me its not all horror stories.
I use it as an everyday car and dont mind the high running costs but Ive wiped out all my savings on it and a rebuild will wipe me out .

[MintyFresh]

I felt a bit like that when i got mine.  But the best advice ive had is just drive it to enjoy it.  If its gonna blow, it\'ll blow.

Deano.

[J4P RX]

Its probably not as bad as its made out.  All car forums are like this regardless of marque as people only talk about things when something goes wrong or advice is needed.

We would soon be pretty fed up if everyone posted each day the car was running just fine.

As a side though, its probably not a good idea to have no backup fund at all so you probably should start saving :rollin

Lee

[MintyFresh]

MY back-up fund is slowly turning into mods!

Deano

[davefrith]

Agree with Lee, running an RX-7 unfortunately is a unpredictable business, they are great cars but unfortuantely can be expensive when they go wrong so its wise to have some money ready

How many miles has it done ?

[tonyn]

its only done 20,000 on an already rebuilt engine so hopefully it should be ok for a few miles yet.
Any suggestions on what mods I should start with? i.e Induction Kit, turbo timer etc.

[davefrith]

Cool

Personally I would get it checked at a specialist to make sure its not running lean etc without you knowing about it, thats what kills the engines.

Whats mods does it have at the moment ?
Does it have a boost gauge ?

Dave

[tonyn]

Its totally standard at the moment. Thats one of the main reasons I bought it.

[davefrith]

First things are

Induction Kit
Free flowing/louder Exhaust (backbox)
New ECU (very important to ensure aftern these mods you don\'t run lean)
Larger Downpipe
CAT Replacement pipe

that will do for starters

Dave

[tonyn]

Thanks very much. Better start saving I suppose. Im sure the missus wont mind if I buy her an Induction kit and ECU for her birthday:rollin

[davefrith]

Enjoy !

Mod sensibly and you won\'t damage the reliability of your engine

The ECU is the best mod you will ever buy cos it lets you safely mod other bits

Dave

[tonyn]

Thanks for the help, Im not worthy :god

[davefrith]

No worries mate, I learnt the same way as you, just by asking

Welcome to the world of the Rotary, hope to see you at some meets (not that I go to many)

Better do some work now, laters

Dave

[mikeeech]

Tony,
I have to be one of the more boring swines on here. My car arrived here in august. I\'ve used it every day since and have covered 6000miles now. It\'s only missed a beat once a while ago (fuel starvation problem?) and since then no problem. I don\'t thrash the car but then again I\'m seldom overtaken and get an average of 17mpg. It\'s comfortable cruising at 140 and certainly livens up my journeys to work.

Best of luck with yours, Tony. I\'ve read of some horror stories on here but think of an engine problem as a chance to instal a 20b.
Mike

[mikeeech]

Crickey I\'ve just worked that one out...
Thats 352 gallons of opimax or 1600 litres! or...
£1300 in six months...

Tony, sell  the bars###d
:rollin :rollin :rollin