Results 1 to 18 of 18

Thread: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

  1. #1
    God/dess Lena's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2002
    Location
    On a sweet muddy river.
    Posts
    6,399
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts

    Default Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    How big a deal is this? I want to do something nice for my mom's husband, and my sister swears this car is the object of all his dreams.

    I guess I just want to know if it's a big deal in the car world, or just a minor thing?



  2. #2
    BrunetteGoddess
    Guest

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Are you talking about the RX-7, or the newer RX-8? Just clarifying.

    Both have the rotary engine and that's what makes the RX-7 so notorious in the car world. To many, the rotary engine is still a mystery and we're still tinkering with it. It has the ability to rev very high without damaging the engine. Basically it's a "niche" vehicle. Anyone that wants an RX-7 or 8 should know how to take care of them; they require regular maintenance and babying, and can easily break if you aren't right on top of it's care. Very touchy. But it can be a great, fun car.

  3. #3
    BrunetteGoddess
    Guest

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Here's some forums/sites that you can poke around on if you're curious:

  4. #4
    God/dess
    Joined
    Feb 2002
    Location
    OUTTATHISWORLD
    Posts
    7,219
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Lena View Post
    How big a deal is this? I want to do something nice for my mom's husband, and my sister swears this car is the object of all his dreams.

    I guess I just want to know if it's a big deal in the car world, or just a minor thing?
    I love the rx7! I had an '84 back in the day and it was just the coolest, most fun car. Handled waaaaay better than mom's '87 300zx.

    The '93-'95 is my favorite body style...I'll have one one of these days.

    eta: I guess the style I like is the 3rd generation. I didn't even know they were still making them in 2002 (found on wiki)

    ps: 2nd generation was booty looking (imo )
    Last edited by LoveSexMoney; 08-27-2007 at 09:53 PM.


  5. #5
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Sep 2006
    Posts
    1,887
    Thanks
    169
    Thanked 171 Times in 131 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Lena View Post
    How big a deal is this? I want to do something nice for my mom's husband, and my sister swears this car is the object of all his dreams.

    I guess I just want to know if it's a big deal in the car world, or just a minor thing?
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_Rx-7

    Great car, but from what i heard they are "high maintenance".


  6. #6
    God/dess
    Joined
    Feb 2002
    Location
    OUTTATHISWORLD
    Posts
    7,219
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    taken from wiki:
    "Because of the smoothness inherent in the Wankel rotary engine, little vibration or harshness was experienced at high rpm, so a buzzer was fitted to the tachometer to warn the driver when the 7000 rpm redline was approaching."

    heeheehee

    Lena, what model is he feenin for?


  7. #7
    God/dess Lena's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2002
    Location
    On a sweet muddy river.
    Posts
    6,399
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    The old one. I guess he's already got four non functioning ones as parts cars for when he gets one that'll run. And there's one for sale... I hope I can get my sister to go in on it with me.



  8. #8
    God/dess Chrissy68's Avatar
    Joined
    Mar 2004
    Location
    Over the hills and far away
    Posts
    4,902
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 368 Times in 56 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    wow, lena, im so impressed that you want to (if i understood) buy him a car?? he must really rock! but for that, you do rock darlin.

    Love it!

  9. #9
    God/dess scarlett_vancouver's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2004
    Location
    Vancouver, BC
    Posts
    6,699
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 22 Times in 20 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    My dad had a 1990 Rx-7, and it needed a lot of upkeep/maintenance. He got rid of it for that reason. It was his dream car, but impractical, so he traded up to a different dream car.

    ETA: my point being about the maintenance- not just a random story about my dad, lol

    Feature costumes for sale!

  10. #10
    Featured Member WiseGuy_TX's Avatar
    Joined
    Jul 2004
    Location
    Houston,Tx
    Posts
    1,522
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 136 Times in 79 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    ...the only "out of the ordinary" upkeep/maintenance i remember on early 80's engines was the dreaded oil seal leak on the upper left front side of the block after many miles. One little "O" ring failure and the only way to fix it was to dismantle the entire engine.
    "Peter, did you take Stewie to a strip-club? He smells like sweat and fear." - Lois and Stewie (Family Guy) ... "Through early morning fog I see, Visions of the things to be, The pains that are withheld for me, I realize and I can see..."

  11. #11
    God/dess Lena's Avatar
    Joined
    Jun 2002
    Location
    On a sweet muddy river.
    Posts
    6,399
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 78 Times in 43 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Quote Originally Posted by Chrissy68 View Post
    wow, lena, im so impressed that you want to (if i understood) buy him a car?? he must really rock! but for that, you do rock darlin.
    Well, it's an old car so hopefully not that expensive, and my sister will probably buy half of it. If it happens.



  12. #12
    God/dess
    Joined
    Feb 2002
    Location
    OUTTATHISWORLD
    Posts
    7,219
    Thanks
    0
    Thanked 23 Times in 15 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    ^that's what I had, the old one. It shouldn't be expensive but hopefully it hasn't been raced and modified the fook out of!


  13. #13
    Featured Member
    Joined
    Jun 2003
    Posts
    998
    Thanks
    3
    Thanked 5 Times in 5 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    I absolutely fell in love with the new one, but I still like the old ones too:p

  14. #14
    BrunetteGoddess
    Guest

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    Quote Originally Posted by scarlett_vancouver View Post
    My dad had a 1990 Rx-7, and it needed a lot of upkeep/maintenance. He got rid of it for that reason. It was his dream car, but impractical, so he traded up to a different dream car.

    ETA: my point being about the maintenance- not just a random story about my dad, lol
    Exactly why it's not a car for

    a) the mechanically non inclined
    b) daily driving.

  15. #15
    God/dess xdamage's Avatar
    Joined
    Dec 2004
    Location
    PA
    Posts
    5,449
    Thanks
    74
    Thanked 165 Times in 119 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    My dad has an RX-8. Good car and all, but it does burn a little more oil as compared with most cars that are piston/cylinder designs. Not a big deal if you maintain the engine as you are suppose to.

  16. #16
    God/dess Farrah_Holiday's Avatar
    Joined
    May 2003
    Location
    Waikiki, West Hollyhood
    Posts
    4,638
    Thanks
    2
    Thanked 10 Times in 9 Posts

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    I had a used RX- 7 as my 2nd car..It was cute, fun to drive..but, I didn't know crap about rotary engines so, I sold it to a guy who sounds exactly like your father.
    They're great cars for someone who knows how to repair and maintain them ..

    Your dad is going to be so happy when he see his new toy !
    My new love...is me !

    Even the greatest authority does not, ultimately, know you as you know yourself.
    Jhuka

    When someone shows you who they are, believe them.
    Maya Angelou


  17. #17
    Jay Zeno
    Guest

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    The Wankel engine is really, really cool. Rather than all the bouncing parts of the normal reciprocating engine, it just has two moving parts: The piston and crank. And it has three combustions per revolution, making it powerful, with really high potential for rpm's.

    But it's not very green. Higher fuel consumption and more pollution. In those ways, it's more like a two-stroke engine, using ports and more numerous combustions. But it is so ingenious in its simplicity. Herr Wankel was very creative.

  18. #18
    Featured Member maximvsv's Avatar
    Joined
    Jan 2006
    Location
    "Trinity Vicinity" Wilmington, Delaware
    Posts
    797
    Thanks
    72
    Thanked 55 Times in 38 Posts
    Blog Entries
    2

    Default Re: Car people: Mazda RX 7 w/rotary engine

    They are a big deal in the car world. The way the motor functions provides a different "power curve" than other kinds of motors, and the spinning rotors don't shake the motor loose. Because of the valve design, and how the rotors work, it is designed to burn part of the oil it uses for lubrication, so the emissions are a little worse and it burns more oil than a new piston-based motor. The Renesis engine designed for the RX-8 is much better than the old version in the RX-7's, except that the RX-7 motors are a bit more solid.

    The older RX-7's have their own racing series, a good following with parts and modification parts, and enough loyalists to keep the mechanics current and not too difficult to find.

    They have their own kind of maintenance issues, with oil seal leaks and such, so it's best to look up that sort of expected maintenance and failures schedule information, so you can learn the expenses of ownership before someone buys one.
    ED E’ SUBITO SERA

    Ognuno sta solo sul cuor della terra
    trafitto da un raggio di sole:
    ed è subito sera

    --Salvatore Quasimodo--

    =============================

Similar Threads

  1. Replies: 3
    Last Post: 09-27-2010, 01:34 PM
  2. People, if you are ever stuck in your car and someone
    By High_Heel_Lover in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 8
    Last Post: 01-07-2008, 01:48 AM
  3. Service engine soon. What the hell?
    By Fawn in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 11
    Last Post: 11-09-2007, 11:26 AM
  4. Replies: 12
    Last Post: 02-02-2007, 08:52 AM
  5. Now there is a search engine interface...
    By Deogol in forum The Lounge
    Replies: 4
    Last Post: 11-08-2006, 09:43 PM

Bookmarks

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •