Brought My First RX7

Rx7Adz · March 18, 2017, 11:57:48 PM

Hi

Have been on the look out for a RX7 for quite some time and finally have purchased one, car has previously been on the forum.

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Car is running full bridge port and single turbo set up ran 542bhp on the last dyno run, car is brutal to drive and glad its not going to be my daily, few things I may change on the car in the future is getting a rear diffuser and rear wing also changing the back box as it has a different one on the car at the moment and finally this is one of my first things probably is getting the car mapped by Jaydee as ive heard good things. But for now would just like to enjoy the car.

Few questions I would appreciate your help on:

Can a Bridgeport engine go back to street port or is this not possible and a new engine needs to be sourced?
Are all bridge ports lumpy in lower revs or could this be something to do with the way car has been mapped?
Should Kaaz LSD make slight knock when turning after long drives and is it normal to be able to hear the lsd sound?
Is it normal to have to blip the throttle to help a bridge ported engine to start?
Also today had to hold the revs for 30 secs in order for the car to idle as it died out when started it first from cold is this just a Bridgeport issue or can this also be linked to mapping?
Finally owners who have vented bonnets would it be ok to leave it out during the rain as I'm unsure whether the scoot style bonnet would let water in and cause issues?

Thanks in advance

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 01:34:35 AM

Also forgot to say I did put in esso fuel yesterday as car was nearly empty put the premix and shell v power in today started fine both times and drove a lot better also further research ive answered all my questions so all is fine I guess me being extra worrying as its first rotary lol but just wanted to say a big thank you to Clive who gave me a lot of advice on rotaries and I am truly thankful for

boosted · March 19, 2017, 06:16:25 AM

MEGA MEGA MEGA first rotary...
What a beatiful animal!
If its been mapped on v power...do not use in anger if anything else in the tank....
I have an hour round trip for Vpower fill up. If i get caught short i use tesco 99..as 5 mins away and splash enough to the shell station.
Wow though what a car.....what ya gonna use it for....defo not a daily.....

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clive · March 19, 2017, 10:07:13 AM

You bought it then

Have fun out there

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 10:16:27 AM

Quote from: boosted on March 19, 2017, 06:16:25 AM
MEGA MEGA MEGA first rotary...
What a beatiful animal!
If its been mapped on v power...do not use in anger if anything else in the tank....
I have an hour round trip for Vpower fill up. If i get caught short i use tesco 99..as 5 mins away and splash enough to the shell station.
Wow though what a car.....what ya gonna use it for....defo not a daily.....

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Thank you mate appreciate it and yeah i think that was the problem i did give it abit of stick and it felt like a different car but just put in 50l of v power nitro and the premix and it drove alot smoother. Locally i have a shell 1/2 mile away so never will again. Absolutely not a daily lol in all honesty just to enjoy on weekends or to go to shows.

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 10:17:31 AM

Quote from: clive on March 19, 2017, 10:07:13 AM
You bought it then

Have fun out there

Indeed i did seemed like the right one

Will subscribe for full.membership on here today

boosted · March 19, 2017, 10:19:55 AM

550 hp....ive got about 330hp at the mo and mines an animal...that must be a lot of fun!

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dreamers · March 19, 2017, 12:51:28 PM

I ll buy your rear spoiler off you. How much you want!

Sweet rx

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 01:22:29 PM

Quote from: dreamers on March 19, 2017, 12:51:28 PM
I ll buy your rear spoiler off you. How much you want!

Sweet rx

Cheers mate when i do get the bigger spoiler i am keeping the oem one to as i will more then likely go back to it when comes to selling it

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 01:23:42 PM

Quote from: boosted on March 19, 2017, 10:19:55 AM
550 hp....ive got about 330hp at the mo and mines an animal...that must be a lot of fun!

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In all honesty 550 is to much for road use i run it on 450 when i go street port and rebuild when time comes getting it mapped again i want to have around 400 for local just so can make use of all power mate

Casey · March 19, 2017, 01:27:10 PM

beautiful looking FD, not jealous at all

- hope to see you and the car at an event sometime this year

Have a look in the "Events Calendar" and "Monthly Pub Meets, Race Meets, Trackdays....." sections to see if there is anything that suits you

boosted · March 19, 2017, 02:21:53 PM

Yep Japday Castle Combe would be good un to bring it too...as im going and can have a drool...omg....all these nice cars going have bring a tarp for mine...lol

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Casey · March 19, 2017, 03:57:03 PM

Quote from: boosted on March 19, 2017, 02:21:53 PM
...omg....all these nice cars going have bring a tarp for mine...lol

think I'll need one too

C J R · March 19, 2017, 06:16:57 PM

I have a scoot bonnet. I put a waterproof canvas cover over the engine if the FD is out parked and it's raining. FD engines do not like a lot of rain. You should be ok if you get caught out driving in the rain, but it makes a mess of the engine and bay.
If the engine is a handful, it can be controlled with a suitable map. Mines a half bridge and just been reduced to 522bhp and it's very manageable. Yes it needs help to tick over when cold, but I didn't have the cold start setup. I have a Kaaz LSD and yes they Klonk making low speed turns. Is it a 1.5 or a two way . Mines a 1.5 and it's Fantastic on track.
Always use the fuel it's mapped on.

Welcome to the club, you have a very capable car.

Chris

Rx7Adz · March 19, 2017, 11:03:24 PM

Quote from: Casey on March 19, 2017, 01:27:10 PM
beautiful looking FD, not jealous at all - hope to see you and the car at an event sometime this year

Have a look in the "Events Calendar" and "Monthly Pub Meets, Race Meets, Trackdays....." sections to see if there is anything that suits you

Lol thank you, hoping to be able to attend some during summer and get some miles on her although i have already done 130 local driving and only way i know i have is by the amount of fuel i've put in

will be having a long browse of forum tonight

Quote from: boosted on March 19, 2017, 02:21:53 PM
Yep Japday Castle Combe would be good un to bring it too...as im going and can have a drool...omg....all these nice cars going have bring a tarp for mine...lol

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Will definitely try to pop down would be nice to see other rotary cars.

Quote from: C J R on March 19, 2017, 06:16:57 PM
I have a scoot bonnet. I put a waterproof canvas cover over the engine if the FD is out parked and it's raining. FD engines do not like a lot of rain. You should be ok if you get caught out driving in the rain, but it makes a mess of the engine and bay.
If the engine is a handful, it can be controlled with a suitable map. Mines a half bridge and just been reduced to 522bhp and it's very manageable. Yes it needs help to tick over when cold, but I didn't have the cold start setup. I have a Kaaz LSD and yes they Klonk making low speed turns. Is it a 1.5 or a two way . Mines a 1.5 and it's Fantastic on track.
Always use the fuel it's mapped on.

Welcome to the club, you have a very capable car.

Chris

Ah ok will order one now as im having to put a plastic sheet over the bonnet now was considering getting a full car cover believe it was the storm force one was wondering if there was any sort of covers you could get to put on the inside of the bonnet to cover the vents does it be a problem when washing the car? Engine can be a handful when driving its not exactly a engine you can trot around in most time at low speeds have to go in neutral and coast otherwise just judders and cant just cruise in a higher gear so mostly local roads bes in 2nd or 3rd. If you dont mind me asking who mapped your car for you? Also sorry to sound stupid but what is the cold start setup i love the car but i got a little worried when it needed a slight blip of the throttle to start but when this is done starts perfectly fine also i believe owner said if you rev the car to around 3k then turn the car of its good for the engine and makes next start better? The lsd is a 1.5 so im glad most of this stuff is normal its as its my first rotary every little thing im being extra scared about and from now on i definitely will be using shell only im going to try going to see Jaydee hopefully soon for a check over of the car and mapping to see if he can tweak it but then im thinking its not a car made for daily driving and if anything should just enjoy its rawness once a week.

Thanks again and by the sounds of it yours is lovely to will be checking it out soon to see if you got a build up thread and thanks for the advice