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Postby Jdawg » Tue Dec 18, 2007 6:17 pm

Going by date is not a good indicator of compliance.
Some BMW's 1992 are OK, Silvias from 1995 etc. I have seen a ST205 in Japan 1997 but doesn't comply as chassis no. misses the cut.
The fact the Batty has airbags indicates compliance, if it's chassis is before what I posted get shot of it fast, as someone has posted LTSA can revoke it's reg.
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Postby Dell'Orto » Tue Dec 18, 2007 9:55 pm

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ollieboy wrote: the automatic one is more fun to drive than the manual

Agree with you here. We had a number on the yard at the same time when these first became 'importable'.
The manual was a bit cumbersome to drive but the auto you just jumped in and drove it like a go kart. Heaps more fun.
I also seem to remember a Japanese article that claimed the Auto to be quicker.


I really cant agree with that. Aside from the fact the autos have a lower power to start with, its just not the same. The rx7 is a purists car, so an auto in my view dilutes the whole experience.

Its a shame you did have these come up earlier, i would of gladly bought the series 7 off ya. But ive turned to getting a gen 1 rx7 now :lol:


Finally realised you're too soft for an FD eh? :P

Also yes, auto FD's are gäy. Gäy gäy gäy gäy gäy. I've only driven the one but it really lacked the feel of the manual ones. Also they're not exactly the torquiest of engines, and the auto really accentuates that.
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Postby Skin » Tue Dec 18, 2007 10:59 pm

Nah, johns lavender one scarred me for life :lol: And i been dealing with an FD for 3 years now, its time for a change :wink:

I disagree with your comments about torque. 13brew's have more torque than a 3sgte, and 20b's have as much as your average V* :P
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Postby Al » Tue Dec 18, 2007 11:51 pm

Skin wrote: 13brew's have more torque than a 3sgte


Since when is 294nm more than 304nm? Plus you have to wait till 5000rpm till you get it in the RX. You have it all the way from 3200rpm in the 3s. :P
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Postby Skin » Wed Dec 19, 2007 6:50 am

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Skin wrote: 13brew's have more torque than a 3sgte


Since when is 294nm more than 304nm? Plus you have to wait till 5000rpm till you get it in the RX. You have it all the way from 3200rpm in the 3s. :P


Series 8's have 330nm :wink: but i see your point, series 6 do have a little less.
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Postby Mr Revhead » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:01 am

Skin wrote: And i been dealing with an FD for 3 years now, its time for a change :wink:


"dealing" does not = driving :twisted:
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Postby cogent » Wed Dec 19, 2007 8:39 am

yeah man you havn't been dealing with one at all.

this is 'dealing' with an rx7

buy car
car starts idling high
take car off road
pay mechanic $1400
mechanic replaces manifold gasket for you
drive car for 270kms of pure rotary bliss
pull home, car making creaking noise from rear
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Postby Skin » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:20 am

Oh, you dont want me to get started on my red FD. That thing cost me close to 10 grand. And i still never got to drive it after it first died in 2005 :cry:

Oh, never,ever,ever,ever deal with demon rotorsport in hamilton :lol:
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Postby cogent » Wed Dec 19, 2007 10:44 am

I would just like to make my official statement on this thread 'lol'.
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Postby Dell'Orto » Wed Dec 19, 2007 5:26 pm

Skin wrote:Nah, johns lavender one scarred me for life :lol: And i been dealing with an FD for 3 years now, its time for a change :wink:

I disagree with your comments about torque. 13brew's have more torque than a 3sgte, and 20b's have as much as your average V* :P


Since when has an FD been factory fitted with a 20B ;) But the main point was that they lack low end torque.

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Postby SIKBUZ » Thu Dec 20, 2007 8:43 am

Dell'Orto wrote:
Skin wrote:Nah, johns lavender one scarred me for life :lol: And i been dealing with an FD for 3 years now, its time for a change :wink:

I disagree with your comments about torque. 13brew's have more torque than a 3sgte, and 20b's have as much as your average V* :P


Since when has an FD been factory fitted with a 20B ;) But the main point was that they lack low end torque.

PS you're a poof :P


Factory they do lack low end torque.. But very easy to fix that!!!

So when are you going to get yourself another Rotary Brad?
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Postby Dell'Orto » Thu Dec 20, 2007 5:36 pm

Once the sedan/wedding is done, then I can look into it. Petrol will probably be $800 p/litre at that stage though :(
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Postby Sideros » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:24 pm

Dell'Orto wrote:Once the sedan/wedding is done, then I can look into it. Petrol will probably be $800 p/litre at that stage though :(


It'll still be worth it :)
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Postby Simon K » Thu Dec 20, 2007 6:43 pm

Mr Revhead wrote:
Skin wrote: And i been dealing with an FD for 3 years now, its time for a change :wink:


"dealing" does not = driving :twisted:


I recall dealing with that FD... :P :wink: :lol:

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