sorry if this has been a 1000 times before

[Ralph Wiggum]

hi, i'm new:wave

and i', in a dilemma the rx-7 is close to the top of my list in terms of my next car (i drive a r5 gtturbo by the way) only thing is.

people tell me the rx-7 is a complete ticking timebomb, but i don't care,

also the model range is so many and so confusing, can someone help me negociate the many variants, power, performance,

also i hear the mpg is lousy is this true, don't matter to me, oh and insurance, whats it like,

oh and finally has anyone got any interior pics as i've never really seen the interior properly :bandit :bandit

your help would be very appreciated

[MikeLMR]

Originally posted by Ralph Wiggum
people tell me the rx-7 is a complete ticking timebomb, but i don't care,


LOL I'm not suprised if you've got an R5 turbo :D

What generation RX7 are you looking for ? they made 3, starting in 1979 and ending in 2002

Mike :wave

[Ralph Wiggum]

looking at a 3rd generation rx,

yeah i tend not to believe what everyone says, as my r5 is reliable as hell, its never once broken down in 2 years:cool

theres so many variants and different power outputs which means differing levels of performance, i mean they should all be quick being twin turbo ut i would imagine the 280bhp is scorching.

oh and my budget is about 9k i could maybe push to 10k but i'd rather spend less than 9 really,

[Jovic82]

are you planning on a jap import or a uk car.

original uk cars only had 230 something bhp i think but the jap cars were 255bhp from 1992 to 1995 then 265bhp till 1999 then 280bhp from then on.
i think thats right anyway . if you do a search then should be quite a bit of info

Nick

[Ralph Wiggum]

jap import,

255bhp sounds good to me, should fly, the other car i was considering was a pulsar gti-r,

[Jovic82]

i agree 255bhp certainly is enough to make them fly as they are so light. but this figure can easily be brought up to 280 by a few minor mods regarding airflow , exhaust etc. There were various different types released in japan.

ill paste something that brian posted a while back: here we go!

Well I'll start from the beginning I guess. UK rx7's released 1992 were 237 bhp
approx 124 of them sold in uk front an rear strut brace 2 seater only with rear storage bins, sunroof, a/c, black leather seats. 5sp manual only, cruise control, pre cat on downpipe, main cat, hard suspension.

Japanese rx7 released 1991 255bhp the different models were/are type x, type s, touring x, touring s, type r1, type r2, type rz, type rs, type rb, type rb bashurst, typr rb bashurst x, type rsr, type r, rb-s, spirirt r-a, spirit r-b, spirit r-c.
I might of missed a couple don't think so though. Right differences
type x, type s, type r1, type rz were all realeased in late 91 between 91-93 these were the only rx-7 available in japan.
all were 255bhp type x was fully loaded model leather seats in black or red, climate control a/c, sunroof, front foglamps,2+2, soft suspension, cruise control, 5sp manual + 4sp automatic, rear strut brace not sure if they had front, main cat only, sunroof, red leather seat models came with full red interior. bose hifi as standard. 4.1 final drive ratio diff 3.9 on auto
the type s is the cheapest model rx7 similar to type x but non of the frills and extras.
Type rz has always been then top rx7 in Japan as well as the fastest. It has bbs 17 inch wheels as standard 4.3 stregthened limited slip diff. not much frills and extras as this was not meant for comfort but out and out sports. It had recaro seats as standard and if memory serves me right was only available in black on the early models. Front & rear strut brace All type rz hold there price extremely well in Japan. The rz had better brakes twin oil coolers and was reallly designed to be thrashed.
The type r is another of the early models, this was a I believe single oil cooler can't remember, front & rear strut brace, I think they had front fog lamps can't remember harder suspension than type x & type s models, a/c, no sunroof or cruise etc was a bit like the rz in that it was more a race model rather than tourer. This eventually was called the r1 as in late 93 onwards mazda released another type r with twin oil coolers and a few more bits and pieces slighty softer suspension etc and calle dit the r2 so thats how the r1 got it's name. In late 93 onward mazda released som other versions as well as updating/outdating some of the previous. they type x became the touring x the type s became the touring s. These were basically the same as the precious models but technical recall issue had been resolved, I can't remember what they all were but I remember pre late 93 had issues with the water pump or water pump seal, the pressure of the cooling system was lowered from about 1.3 bar to .9 I believe, the paint was also changed as earlier models suffered paint fade. so type r was now r2 type x & type s were now touring but the rz remained the same. I do not have documented evidence but I believe in 94 the rx was actually a 265 bhp car don't hold me to that though. Right the other new models that were added in late 93/94 were the type rs which was second to the rz only 17 inch wheels different from the other models better brakes the same diff with final drive as the rz but otherwise much the same the others ie a/c, 2 seater, strut brace fornt&rear etc. also released was the rb which was kind of a new base range along with touring s, They however made variations to this model i.e. type rb bashurst, and bashurst x, in remembrance to the fact the rx7 dominated the australian 12 race at a track or area can't remember called bathurst.The bathhurst x model had full red interior with leather seats, again though most of these models were otherwise much the same.
In 95 the r2 was replaced with the type r, in late 95/96 models mazda again made changes, the rear spoiler was changed, the ecu were now 16 bit instead of 8 bit, the rear light cluster was changed to round lights power was upped on nearly all models to 265 bhp except the touring x. By the way that reminds me the touring s was discontinued in 95 and when the type x transition into the touring x in late 93 they were only available in 4spd automatic, Also from late 95 onwards the touring x lost cruise control bose hifi and leather interior but the rest was the same. I also know on post 96 touring x models maybe on the others also cannot confirm at the mo that the chassis was strenghthed and road holding was greatly improved.
In 97/98 mazda did a ltd edition model called the rsr which was a fancier version of the type rs these were only available in yellow or black. These had the same wheels as they type rs but were sprayed black from manufacture. I can't remember if it was from late 95 or only from late 98/99 onwards the type rb had a auto model also as 255bhp but manual as 265 bhp.
In late 98/99 the models the turbo was upgraded so was the ecu boost was increased exhaust back pressure was reduced by 10%
the rear spoiler and frontend were changed bhp was increased on type r type rs type rz to 280 bhp the rb was still 265bhp the rb-s was the same but a little sportier, the rb 4spd auto was still 255. New colour was added mica blue and a creamy white for the rz model which came with red interior with red stitching white dials, all post 99 models had boost gauge which earlier models didn't, the very latest models that were made wer ethe spirit r models a being the top b next then c which was also available as an auto, a new colour was added also gunmetal grey. My hand are tired now I hope this gives you a better idea.


hope this helps mate

Nick

[Ralph Wiggum]

whoa , i hope you copy and pasted that

theres not that much performance related figures on the net. that is helpful,

although i did a search on mpg and omg some people are saying silly figures.

[Jovic82]

yeh i did copy and paste it so you can thank bn_ellis for that one!

Mpg is something that often comes under scrutiny with an rx but you must remember this is a high performance sports car which can easily match porchse's etc. If driving down the motorway at reasonable speed i think you can expect figures between 14-20mpg but this probably drops significantly in traffic and maybe single figures if your thrashing it!

[johnf]

Just to confirm the above post re: MPG - That's what I'm getting outa my 3rd gen .98 but what the hell it's only money and what a car............................................... ................

[<--rYaN-->]

you wanted interior pics, here you go:

mate all i can say is i had the same worries as you but never regretted it once, even when things go wrong (which they rarely do!) the joy you get from a simple drive far outweighs any grumbles!

http://members.lycos.co.uk/ryrx7/Back_Seats.jpg

http://members.lycos.co.uk/ryrx7/web6.jpg

[azzamut]

what model is that... with the suede seats in the fronts and leather in the back thanks

[nikp]

TO be honest, i find it is one of the most reliable cars I have had, other than the engine rebuild matter, and as long as that is sorted, you'll have no worries!

[andysmee]

for goodness sake, link to the whole thread...

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394

And look through this whole section of the forum http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=40

P.S. Welcome to the club, don't mind my ranting, have fun choosing and take your time!

P.P.S. The 280bhp is just beginning to be scorching, don't set your sights that low...

[Jono FD3]

MPG is one of those things.... depends how you drive it!! I am regularly geting mid 20's on a run but I have seen people posting as high as 27- 28mpg and as low as 10 for a substantialy modded one.

So if you get a fairly stock one you should be early to mid 20's depending on how you drive.

Jono

[bally]

use mine as a daily driver on a single turbo conversion full tank gets me about 220miles that about 50 quid of v-power u gotta get 1 i saw jonos and had to get 1 lol

[D1 WTF]

how has a thread from 2003 been brought back to life

[nikp]

I hadn't noticed that! :Hammer

[FD3SNuttah]

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[Jono FD3]

you can blame Azzamut for that one!!!!

Jono

[Warthog]

Welcome to the club. There is a mini meet on the 13th @ Luton and another on the 28th @ Chedder Gorge this month ideal time to jump in and play passenger. Be warned though these cars fly.:wave

[andysmee]

lol...didn't notice either!!!

bit late to welcome them!!!

[Jit]

Welcome to the club. There is a mini meet on the 13th @ Luton and another on the 28th @ Chedder Gorge this month ideal time to jump in and play passenger. Be warned though these cars fly.:wave

Maybe someone can fly over to Belfast and get him then eh ;) :Giggle :3Confused :Talking1 :wave

[Warthog]

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