Hello from Australia

[HIRISK]

Hi Guys,

I just joined up and wanted to say hello.

How strong is the scene getting over your way?

Do you guys have many drag racing tracks? or is it mainly circuit racing that is popular?

I am actually heading over to the UK in June to work for a few years, so it is good to see you have a Rotary scene on the go.

What would a 3rd gen RX7 be worth (in pounds) over there?

Thanks,
Shaun.

[Glenn Butcher]

Welcome along Shaun, your input is going to be very valuable to all of us here in the UK.

There are a few drag tracks, but the weather here is the main killer I think. The fastest rotary we have to date is Ant's (www.reworx.co.uk) FD RX-7 running a 12.7 @ 118mph - great mph!

Circuit Racing is very big of course, but not many rotaries at all (apart from the RX-8's in 2004 with www.formulawoman.com).

You can pick up a crappy 3rd gen. for around £5,000, a reasonable one for around £10,000 - so they are actually much cheaper than what they are in Oz.

.ps I think your signature has to be one of the best I have seen "PISTONS MAKE GOOD ASHTRAYS!"
:D

[sim_rx3]

thought id have a look as well!!

sim

[78 jspec]

I had a read of the post in ausrotary, and i thought i would join up to, i haven't been to UK yet but my half sister used to live there near london somewhere i think.
anyhow laterz Noel

[jasrx]

hey every 1 i thought id just say hi.

[Glenn Butcher]

Thanks for joining up fellow Aussie's!

Tell us a bit about yourselves and your cars.

[jasrx]

hey every 1 this is my car , its a stock s3 rx7 .http://www.jasrx.net/after.JPG
i have my s413bt engine and high flow turbo ready to go in .
iv decided to keep my car auto ,just for something diffrent .
any way more pics car be seen at http://www.jasrx.net

[MikeLMR]

very nice :cool:

[Fish]

Jas, that is some SERIOUS shine coming off your car. Fancy coming over and cleaning mine! ;)

Dan

[ausrex]

Look out the Aussies are coming, just thought I would say high as well from down under, but being an ex pom from London I will keep you posted.
Dave

[richrx]

hi everyone, its great to see were world famous;)

[sim_rx3]

hi guys well im an oll schooler and here is a few pics of my beast!!

its an original series II 1974 rx3!!

MY CAR!! (http://groups.msn.com/simrx3/mycar.msnw)

mods are being done atm.

here is the list of what im doing-

*13bt motor (getting turbo ported soon)
*expanded plenum
*twin xf falcon throttle bodies, they have a 65mm ID bore
*Haltech E11 computer
*T45 turbo
*huge front mount intercooler (the core is 450x400x80mm)
*supra turbo 5 speed
*9" diff
*front suspension is series 6 rx7 with coil over shocks (shock towers have been removed from the body in the engine bay as aftermarket crossmember has shock towers on it)
*original steering setup is being replaced with commodore rack and mazda 121 bubble steering column!!
*rear suspension is 4 bar link with panard rod and coil over shocks (rear shock towers have been removed to make way for sub box)
*pbr brakes drilled-slotted disks all four corners (series 6 rx7 calipers on front, commodore rear)
*stud pattern changed to commodore (sick of simmons on mazdas, no offence)
*60L drop tank (also done to make room for sub box)
*twin 3" exhaust system with rear mufflers sitting either side of drop tank with 5" outlets
*all inner guards have been lifted 2" without changing external lines of the body to make room for new rims-tyres
*rims will be 19" with 235/40/19 all four corners
*4x autotek seats
*2x clarion dual voice coil 12" subs
*2x clarion splits (a set for front and a set for the rear)
*have just purchased personalised plates "ERATIC"
this is so far

enjoy

[HI RPM RX3]

hi all, the aussies making a strong showing. my car, 13b turbo, (series5) with a to4 turbo and mtx8 microtech. got the fattest brake setup by a mate of mine.

[HI RPM RX3]

its an original rx3 too. just wanted to clarify that. :D

[Glenn Butcher]

Got some ET/MPH figures for us???

[HI RPM RX3]

not yet. and unfortunately its got a cracked and plate so its back in ezios capable hands.

[MikeLMR]

you guys and your gorgeous early RX's are making me sick :)

whats the going price for a nice RX3 or 4 coupe in OZ ? and how much does it cost to import one :D (evil plan brewing!)

Mike

[sim_rx3]

whats the going price for a nice RX3 or 4 coupe in OZ ? and how much does it cost to import one

dont know about an rx4, but for an rx3 (if ya can find an original that someone wants to part with) a :censored::censored::censored::censored:ter will set you back anywhere between $5000-$8000Aus.
for a decent rx3 $10,000-$15,000Aus.

as for importing costs i wouldnt have a clue.

[MikeLMR]

OUCH ! so I'd be looking at £5K -£6K + import duties :( well thats knocked that plan on the head

[Glenn Butcher]

Possibly Mike - but that could get you a 9 or 10 second street car :D

[MikeLMR]

so those prices are for the modified ones :eek: might not be bad deal after all :D (evil grin)

how much for totally stock one ... or even a non rotary coupe

I'm not fussy :)

having said that I've been looking at AE86 corollas again ... for a daily driver ! AM I MAD or has my sense of reliable and sensible cars been killed by owning a 1st gen :D

[HIRISK]

If you work on spending around $6,000 AUS you will get an RX2, 3 or 4 coupe or sedan of some sort in OK condition. It won't be heavily modified, but should be in fairly OK condition.

So really you should work on spending between 2,000 to 2,500 pounds for the car and then around another 1,500 pounds for shipping, then add your local taxes and import duties.

[sim_rx3]

how much for totally stock one ... or even a non rotary coupe

had to find a stock rotary now days. but the non rotar model from $0-$3000 depending on the condition!!

[Glenn Butcher]

Originally posted by HI RPM RX3
not yet. and unfortunately its got a cracked and plate so its back in ezios capable hands.

Ah ha!

I didn't realise you use the guys at CPC! what is your name by the way?

Allistair has mentioned your car a few times.

What are the plans for it now?

[HI RPM RX3]

my name is HEATH. glenn, i was talking to you on ausrotary and saying i was heading your way at the end of the year. :D ive been using ez's skills for a few years now. known david morris for longer than i care to think too.

[HI RPM RX3]

i didnt mean that in a bad way either, just that im getting older. :(

[S2 13BT]

Hey fellas, another Aussie here... Just wanted to say G'Day.