New Car!!!

[Soyo]

supertraps? info please...

[Soyo]

ok here we go, the picture (this is not my car) but the vents on both sides under the headlights... where can I get some?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...sort=1&cat=501

hopefully that works and someone can fill me in

[mynismo]

Originally Posted by Soyo

ok here we go, the picture (this is not my car) but the vents on both sides under the headlights... where can I get some?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...sort=1&cat=501

hopefully that works and someone can fill me in

do you know whose 240 that is????????

there was one at norwalk last nite that looked EXACTLY like that. same hood scoop, a lil off center. it was running low 12's.

[grncivicdhr]

Originally Posted by mynismo

do you know whose 240 that is????????

there was one at norwalk last nite that looked EXACTLY like that. same hood scoop, a lil off center. it was running low 12's.

You mean RX7, thats the stock turbo hood for the TMIC.

as far as those vents go. is there anything even there? it looks like the front lenses were just removed.

[dayna240sx]

Originally Posted by Soyo

ok here we go, the picture (this is not my car) but the vents on both sides under the headlights... where can I get some?

http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...sort=1&cat=501

hopefully that works and someone can fill me in

they are called "flash to pass" lenses

goto:
http://www.mazdatrix.com/n-1a.htm

for replacements

you can often times find them used, ebay, junkyard etc. I'm sure those methods would be cheaper..

[Soyo]

its about my new car why would it get moved? the moderator posted about his car last month so why don't you move to the appropriate forum

[CrzyMR2T]

Originally Posted by publicenemy137

What are so good about RX-7's??? I know they are rotary powered and churn out a lot of hp, but they don't got much low-end torque do they. Also which handles better, RX-7's or 240sx's?

the fd3s suspension has multilink rear suspension, and double wishbone front, so im assuming the older fc3s has the same type of suspension set up, while the 240sx has the macpherson strut type on the front, and multilink rear. the double wishbone type on the front gives the car better handling, and better response over macpherson strut type, so i think the rx-7 has the better design, that is if the fc3s has the double wishbone front like the fd3s.

Dayna240sx, i dont think that rotaries last longer than pistons, esp in the older rotaries, because of the way they move, and the older ones had problems with its design, i forgot what it was. but the rotary rubs against the walls harder than piston engines, so you re gonna have to replace that more often, or the reliability isnt gonna be as good. you re more likely gonna need a rebuild for a rotary than a piston engine. im not saying its not reliable, i know if you take care of it well, it ll last, but not like piston engines.

[dayna240sx]

Originally Posted by mrflip69

No offense but this thread should have been moved to a more appropriate section of the forum long ago.

whats up with newbies acting like moderators all the time? if Brian wants to move it, he will.

I am getting sick of people replying to posts saying "this should be moved" If you dont like it, ignor it. Why must you complain all the time. This is the shit that makes me want to leave.

[dayna240sx]

Originally Posted by CrzyMR2T

Dayna240sx, i dont think that rotaries last longer than pistons, esp in the older rotaries, because of the way they move, and the older ones had problems with its design, i forgot what it was. but the rotary rubs against the walls harder than piston engines, so you re gonna have to replace that more often, or the reliability isnt gonna be as good. you re more likely gonna need a rebuild for a rotary than a piston engine. im not saying its not reliable, i know if you take care of it well, it ll last, but not like piston engines.

For the most part, your right, piston engines will last longer. But if you properly care for a rotary, they last a very long time. I've seen a 13b-REW last longer than 200,000 miles. My race car that I beat the hell out of finally died at 187,000 miles. I also had one that was at 230,000 miles, but it was totaled so ran, it just didnt "go". I've also seen websites of them with over 300,000 miles and still running.

Rebuilding a rotary is a ton easier than a piston engine also. Taking a rotary out, rebuilding it and putting it back in take about 6-8 hours. A piston engine? You probably have at least 8 hours just rebuilding it.

So basicly its all how you take care of it.

[publicenemy137]

^ wow you must drive a shitload, do you take your cars to the track a lot?

[dayna240sx]

Originally Posted by publicenemy137

^ wow you must drive a shitload, do you take your cars to the track a lot?

I dont buy the cars new and drive the whole 200,000 or whatever miles. I get the cars with a ton of miles on them.

I dont really have time anymore to race my cars, but I used to. Heres a pic of my old race car (died at 187K miles)



edit* Why dont my pics work? I uploaded them on AF's upload site... Can anyone see the pic? All I get is a red X. If not heres the site...

http://files.automotiveforums.com/ga...cat=500&page=1

[grncivicdhr]

is that a 12a or 13b? i think the 13b came in the first gen, right? the gsl-se?

[dayna240sx]

Originally Posted by grncivicdhr

is that a 12a or 13b? i think the 13b came in the first gen, right? the gsl-se?

Yeah, in 1984-5 they made the gsl-se with the 13b, but mine had a stock 12a in it.

[grncivicdhr]

this thread is making me miss my rx7. maybe someone wants to trade cars with me. or i should sell my 240 and get another rx7. what do you think i could get for it. its a 91 coupe, 5 spd, with 80k miles, minor dings worn paint, tokico hp shocks, tanabe gf210 springs, 15" se slloys with brand new yoko avs es100's and a set of 17" buddy club p1-2's. every mechanical problem with the car has been addressed. new cat, alternator, starter, and filters and such. new rotors and calipers as well.

[dayna240sx]

I'll sell you any of my rx-7's. The convertible needs work, I dont have time for it, I only bought it because the guy needed bail money. But you could fix it up and make a hefty profit on it. If you have time, it would make a good winter project. The Turbo II is NOT a daily driver and the GTUs needs a new engine (the one it has is definatly not rebuildable)...