Hi guys new to the club

RyanT · June 17, 2011, 03:56:38 PM

No I havnt purchased it yet mate, I\'m looking at high insurance costs at the moment. Which I could get round, but Now covering everything before I purchase, rebuild Costs I wouldn\'t be able to budget for these at the same time. which is worrying me a little and deffinatly the only thing holding me back from purchasing the car. I was budgeting 2.5 k apx for 60k miles. But Seeing 3.5 - 9000 is scary stuff

fil_auto · June 17, 2011, 04:05:32 PM

Ryan - and rx7 for around the 5k mark, poss even less TBH on a new build or recent with compression results of mid to high 7\'s is all good for several thousands of miles

There\'s plenty out there, just search around and buy with your head... not your heart

ChrisDubbya · June 17, 2011, 04:23:49 PM

Quote from: fil_auto;769846Ryan - and rx7 for around the 5k mark, poss even less TBH on a new build or recent with compression results of mid to high 7\'s is all good for several thousands of miles

There\'s plenty out there, just search around and buy with your head... not your heart

I Second that

RyanT · June 17, 2011, 04:58:13 PM

sorry about all the questions guys and thak you for the replys. i just like to cover everything before i spend out a car that has the potential to be very costly. how come if places are doing rebuilds for apx 2.5 k that people are paying thousands more than that then ? i can understand a litle more work needing doing but 9000 is just unbelivable :S i like to be able to drive fast quite a lot. is this the sort of car that everyone who owns one panics everytime they put there foot to the floor ?

many thanks ryan

Nik da Greek · June 17, 2011, 05:01:11 PM

I expect the equation may be more like "pay 2.5 for a Hurleys rebuild and then paying 3+k for someone else to do it properly a few months later". Or cut out the middle man and spend more to do it properly in the first place. But then, I know fduking nothing so don\'t listen to me

Mir · June 17, 2011, 07:25:22 PM

Mate, if you want a reliable car then you have to invest in a reasonable way! I know someone in London area who would rebuild your engine (stock) and would give you warranty for 12 months... I wouldn\'t think that he would charge you more than 2500pounds. He can also port the engine and recently he worked on my mates fd, he changed fuel filter,installed diff brace, took the whole subframe off and treated the sump leak along with putting a sump brace, sorted his battery in the boot and some more work, for everything he charged him 150 pounds.... Very competent lad.. I highly recommend him!

Mir

787b · June 17, 2011, 08:03:40 PM

sorry i forgot to mention that i did have a single turbo conversion supplied and fitted at the same time has the fresh engine rebuild why it came to around Â£9000

like the other mrc members are saying take your time and look around there are plenty very good quality rx7s with recent rebuilds .:Thumbs-up

RyanT · June 18, 2011, 10:49:05 AM

So do you guys ever drive these cars and feel comfortable there not going to blow all the time or is there always a feeling that everytime you put your foot down the engine might let go ?

787b · June 18, 2011, 11:09:21 AM

i always drive mine , these cars are ok just need a bit more looking after and they will last a long time :Thumbs-up

Jit · June 18, 2011, 11:15:41 AM

Lifes too short! Mine have been weekend toys so I only get in them when Im in the mood. So when they do get driven, they get driven hard - thats the great thing about Rotaries is that you can drive them pretty damn hard and as long as the cooling and tune is up to scratch, itll take it all in its stride. If youre unsure, then a buy a standard ish FD. They can take a lot of hard driving. Like Darren said above, service them regularly and keep an eye on the oil level and a good RX7 will see you right

RyanT · June 21, 2011, 10:23:52 AM

Has anyone got a list or a link to the different colours that where available as I keep seeing bright White and like a off White cream and was wondering if one was standard and the other sprayed ect ?

RyanT · June 22, 2011, 11:17:56 AM

Have noticed differences with the rear lights where these redesigned for later models ? If so are they just straight swap over ?

Many thanks Ryan

Ada7 · June 22, 2011, 11:23:01 AM

Yep they are. You just have to undo a few screws, slide the units out and swap them over.
Some people have modified the units they have now to look like \'99 spec ones by carefully removing the plastic front and changing the coloured panels inside.
If you do a search on here you should find a couple of threads showing how its done.
Or just buy some replacements if you dont want the hassle

Adam

RyanT · June 22, 2011, 11:56:05 AM

Thanks mate that\'s good to know. The redesigned ones look a lot better in my opinion. Just had a search and it seems extreamly easy swap. Altho I did come across some other variants, the LED ones are kool not my sort of thing tho.
Many thanks Ryan

RyanT · June 24, 2011, 12:09:31 AM

Hey guys could use some advise and general info on rx7s and the one I\'m looking at, also it would be kool to meet some of the local members, any one in the Guildford area fancy beer this weekend.