Nice car, nice pics!

Cheers,
Hymee.

 

I always used to tease my mates when they complain about their cars... it is the thing behind the steering wheel not in front of

 

That is why I like a GT40. The thing behind the thing behind the steering wheel

 

I'm not that great a driver! couple of the RX-7 guys thought I was doing alright, then I told them it was auto!

 

hey glenn, how's the 7 going?

 

Hi mate, still a long way to go. Only so much 'TOY MONEY' available each year.

Drivline, brakes, suspension, wheels, are more or less all done. Peddle box, brake lines, seats, gearbox mounted, dummy engine mounted, done by next month. Then another rest for a while before they start on the rollcage, exhaust system, dry sump system, plumbing for oil/fuel, ...........

Still a way off unfortunately - but slowly getting there!!!

Some up to date pics. here:

 

heh heh heh, bet you can't wait for the day when you rub your hands, emit an evil chuckle and declare "It's alive!!"

 

HAHAHAHA Kalli, sometimes you SO ask for trouble...........

 

Note to self: remove 2 inch layer of dust and take the 7 out for a drive.

 

Hey 4rotor, since you've been patient enough to tell us everything else about your wheels, can you confirm which model they are please?

 

its series 3 RX7 (FD variant)
its going to have a badass 20B setup etc...

/me goes to look up "The History - Mazda" for Dave to read from eBay................

 

No silly, the BBS wheels on the black 8.

 

oh......
nah, im sure you were talking about the FD, you mentioned wheels.... HAHAHAAA

 

they are BBS CH Challenge wheels

 

I likey.

However, according to Wheel Weights they are 4lbs heavier than the OEM wheels.

 

Really How come. There goes my theory: forged wheel are lighter and stronger than cast wheels

 

mate.... what 4lbs.... go lose that from you body mess and you'd be okay.
you cant compare a BBS with factory RX8 wheels.
the factory RX8 wheels breaks easy because they are quite light.....
remove the spare wheels and take away junks you dont need in the car to make up for the extra 4lbs from the BBS

 

Okay, for starters, as you know, there's a BIG diff between sprung and unsprung weight.

Secondly, yet to hear of anyone breaking an OEM wheel in circumstances that wouldn't also break something like the BBS wheel under consideration. I know it's heresy to you but in my view the OEM wheel is a pretty good thing for a stock part.

Thirdly, I HAVE removed my spare and other assorted junk.

Looks and "street cred" are one thing but I refuse to spend $4K plus for a wheel that doesn't perform at least as good as the OEM wheel.

 

relax re.....
im sure you'd sleep better tonight

 

Hi all,

Wheel/tyre package is heavier for sure, and acceleration is slower with the larger diameter wheel.

However! I think that with the Eibach kit which is slightly lower than standard, type and size of tyre, (footprint of the tyre it much larger) - it handles better for sure. Bumpy corners are a slightly different matter as Revolver has mentioned the unsprung weight is greater with the BBS wheels.

You really have to push it around corners though to get any excitment out of it (I mean really push it!) it feels like a go-kart at times, REALLY lacks power though (engine/auto).

Main reason for the wheels is to make it look good, handling wasn't the number one priority - but it would be very interesting to compare it around a track with the standard wheel/tyre combo. I don't think there would be a lot in it - if anything it should be quicker.

Ezzy - re the 4rotor, engine will be a 26B NA (not 20B) - hopefully producing a conservative 650hp. one day.....

 

why the NA route?

 

True rotary circuit car!