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SayNoToPistons 06-11-2006 07:15 PM

well im just saying you should get your facts straight when it comes to rotaries.

Easy_E1 06-11-2006 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
its amazing... only a few of your so-called "rotor heads" chose a real rotary old school car... rotor heads my ass! LMAO!

Hmmmm,,,I want a 1976 Mazda RX-5 (Cosmo)
This beauty had a 13-B 130hp , 4 wheel disc brakes.
Power windows and wood dash.
And could corner. It was Mazdas top touring car in the day.
What did you expect from 1976?
Or I would love to have a 1974 Mazda RX-4,it is a tough decision as to which one I would pick ,given the choice of the 2.
I have owned both and love them both.

RA-Eight 06-11-2006 08:04 PM

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I'd like to rebuild one of these one day. Late 70s 240/280 Datsun Z:

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...id=79445&stc=1

SayNoToPistons 06-11-2006 08:25 PM


Originally Posted by Easy_E1
Hmmmm,,,I want a 1976 Mazda RX-5 (Cosmo)
This beauty had a 13-B 130hp , 4 wheel disc brakes.
Power windows and wood dash.
And could corner. It was Mazdas top touring car in the day.
What did you expect from 1976?
Or I would love to have a 1974 Mazda RX-4,it is a tough decision as to which one I would pick ,given the choice of the 2.
I have owned both and love them both.

lol theyre so sexy. Jay Leno owns a Cosmo btw.

AdRoCK3217 06-11-2006 09:21 PM


Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)
Old School Rotary is somewhat like Military Intelligence....
... an Oxymoron.
Rotary cars weren't really worth a crap until 1993 and the dual turbo...

OK, flame me... just my opinion

First of all, the TWIN turbo on the FD (dual and twin are 2 completely different systems, if you want to spread your opinion, try to at least state facts, and maybe make your opinion *correct*, mmk?) was a PEICE OF SHIT. The turbos last about 1/2 as long as the engine, and lacking the current(1992)-age technology of ball-bearing, were a complete waste of time.

And lets see. The cooling system on the FD couldn't even handle the car when stock. How is this a good thing? I'd say the FD isn't really worth a crap. But, "with a few mods"...it can be a very good car.

Thats odd! I've never heard of the SA/FB and FC cooling systems not being adequate when the car is stock! Gosh! Imagine that. Reliable and FD.....the true oxymoron.

swoope 06-11-2006 09:29 PM

66 mustang

k model..

beers:beer:

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x) 06-11-2006 10:51 PM


Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
First of all, the TWIN turbo on the FD (dual and twin are 2 completely different systems, if you want to spread your opinion, try to at least state facts, and maybe make your opinion *correct*, mmk?) was a PEICE OF SHIT.

Try convincing the FD owners over at the rx7club of this... http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3903/ybeatup2ww.gif
I'm not trying to "spread" anything. Like everyone else here I am only sharing my thoughts.
If you choose to disagree with "my opnion"... thats fine, I don't really care. http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/6...pplause8fu.gif

Dual Turbo...? Twin Turbo...? You know what I mean.

As for facts... it's "piece" of shit... not "PEICE" OF SHIT... http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/3159/356ho.gif

http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1886/ypeace7pi.gif Peace http://img227.imageshack.us/img227/1886/ypeace7pi.gif


*** Edit ***

Hey AdRoCK3217,
I just read some of your posts over at RX7club. I've come to the conclusion
that you're a smart-ass know-it-all who doesn't pass on a chance to spread your
wealth of self-proclaimed knowledge. I'm not impressed.

Sorry for the Jack, I'm done now.

limepro 06-11-2006 11:08 PM


Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)

/agree this is my favorite car for looks power and history ever since i was like 4 and my father had a model of it and 20 years later im still loving and desiring it

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x) 06-11-2006 11:25 PM


Originally Posted by limepro
/agree this is my favorite car for looks power and history ever since i was like 4 and my father had a model of it and 20 years later im still loving and desiring it

Even the replica's are pricey at $40 to $50 K. I could even fathom the price of a
real 427 Cobra... Out of my league!

Rootski 06-11-2006 11:31 PM

http://www.point-cars.com/files/CHARGER/pss_hi.jpg
Dodge Charger

http://www.ryanwright.com/delorean/ext13.jpg
DMC DeLorean

http://alex.carpent.free.fr/Lotus%20Esprit.jpg
Lotus Esprit

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...e/63_vette.jpg
C2 and C3 'vettes

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped.../Ford_GT40.jpg
Ford GT40

https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikiped...esenberg_J.jpg
Duesenberg

Rootski 06-11-2006 11:35 PM


Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
First of all, the TWIN turbo on the FD (dual and twin are 2 completely different systems, if you want to spread your opinion, try to at least state facts, and maybe make your opinion *correct*, mmk?) was a PEICE OF SHIT. The turbos last about 1/2 as long as the engine, and lacking the current(1992)-age technology of ball-bearing, were a complete waste of time.

And lets see. The cooling system on the FD couldn't even handle the car when stock. How is this a good thing? I'd say the FD isn't really worth a crap. But, "with a few mods"...it can be a very good car.

Thats odd! I've never heard of the SA/FB and FC cooling systems not being adequate when the car is stock! Gosh! Imagine that. Reliable and FD.....the true oxymoron.

http://mph-online.com/mag/rearview/005

Chrisbert 06-12-2006 06:12 AM

I always thought the Renault R4 Turbo was pretty cool. Mechanically, junk; but pretty cool.

And in its day...The GLH Turbo (Dodge Omni) was pretty quick.

rotary crazy 06-12-2006 07:31 AM

rx-2 and rx-3 coupe's

moder calssic:

fc and eunos cosmo 20b eccs

rotary crazy 06-12-2006 07:34 AM


Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
First of all, the TWIN turbo on the FD (dual and twin are 2 completely different systems, if you want to spread your opinion, try to at least state facts, and maybe make your opinion *correct*, mmk?) was a PEICE OF SHIT. The turbos last about 1/2 as long as the engine, and lacking the current(1992)-age technology of ball-bearing, were a complete waste of time.

And lets see. The cooling system on the FD couldn't even handle the car when stock. How is this a good thing? I'd say the FD isn't really worth a crap. But, "with a few mods"...it can be a very good car.

Thats odd! I've never heard of the SA/FB and FC cooling systems not being adequate when the car is stock! Gosh! Imagine that. Reliable and FD.....the true oxymoron.

I have never seen so many miss information in one post!

do you own a civic?

rx8wannahave 06-12-2006 07:34 AM

I'm with the, there are too many to list...but I'll pick a few that come to mind:

http://www.universalautosalesandclas...teLeftSide.jpg

http://www.geocities.com/chevycorvet...e_stingray.jpg

http://www.avonhill.com/thumbnails/c...iac_GTO_1.jpeg

snizzle 06-12-2006 07:57 AM

'69 Yenko Camaro.
427-cubic inch iron-block, cam-in-block, overhead valve V8 making 425 hp despite relying on a giant fuel-leak called a "four-barrel carburetor" for induction

I've posted this before in the muscle car thread but this is my favorite classic.

http://www.us-car-history.de/markena...ofrontside.jpg

SayNoToPistons 06-12-2006 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x)
Try convincing the FD owners over at the rx7club of this...

they know the cooling and twins are crap. why do you think they switch ti a single or BNR turbos, free up the exhuast, get an aftermarket radiator, and new ast?

SayNoToPistons 06-12-2006 04:00 PM


Originally Posted by rotary crazy
I have never seen so many miss information in one post!

do you own a civic?

he owns 3 FC's... iirc two Turbo II's and one GTU.

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x) 06-12-2006 07:24 PM


Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
they know the cooling and twins are crap. why do you think they switch ti a single or BNR turbos, free up the exhuast, get an aftermarket radiator, and new ast?

:wallbash:
I am not the voice of experience when it comes to the FD/FC series...
My 93 Black on Black MT RX7 was the 1st year of it's model.
If a design flaw was going to show up, it would have done so with mine.
I drove it hard for 70K miles with NO major issues.
It's still running around town with it's 4th owner... and still stock.
The only problems I ever had with it was when I broke something.

I have never owned an FD or an FC...
I've never owned a Corvair, a Pinto or a Datsun...
I don't eat beets...
Why?
I don't like them!
Yet you persist in trying to change my mind... It ain't going to happen.
I know what I like and what I don't like...
You're a fan of the FD/FC's, that's your choice. Good for you.

It's time to move forward and stop Jacking this thread.
If you want to continue this argument, I suggest you start your own thread
about how your FD's/FC's are best...

Bye-Bye

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x) 06-12-2006 07:35 PM


Originally Posted by snizzle
'69 Yenko Camaro.
427-cubic inch iron-block, cam-in-block, overhead valve V8 making 425 hp despite relying on a giant fuel-leak called a "four-barrel carburetor" for induction

I've posted this before in the muscle car thread but this is my favorite classic.

http://www.us-car-history.de/markena...ofrontside.jpg

If I could make that Tim Allen Grunting sound right now I would!

AdRoCK3217 06-12-2006 09:41 PM


Originally Posted by rotary crazy
I have never seen so many miss information in one post!

do you own a civic?

Mind telling me where I spread misinformation? It's all correct to my knowledge. Rather then posting this comment, and then coming back with a childish remark as "do you own a civic?", why not prove me wrong, hmm?

Let's see.


Originally Posted by adrock3217
First of all, the TWIN turbo on the FD (dual and twin are 2 completely different systems, if you want to spread your opinion, try to at least state facts, and maybe make your opinion *correct*, mmk?) was a PEICE OF SHIT. The turbos last about 1/2 as long as the engine, and lacking the current(1992)-age technology of ball-bearing, were a complete waste of time.

And lets see. The cooling system on the FD couldn't even handle the car when stock. How is this a good thing? I'd say the FD isn't really worth a crap. But, "with a few mods"...it can be a very good car.

Thats odd! I've never heard of the SA/FB and FC cooling systems not being adequate when the car is stock! Gosh! Imagine that. Reliable and FD.....the true oxymoron.

Twin and dual are 2 completely different things. Twin are 2 things working together, while dual are seperate..and yes, the "average" FD's turbo's tend to last about 1/2 as long as the engine, needing to be rebuilt..this is not "fact", but merely what I've seen and been told by many an FD owner...

Yes, the coolant system is really bad, and the FD has been known to overheat even when stock, under spirited driving conditions.

And no, I've never heard of an SA/FB or FC cooling system being inadequate when the car is stock. I don't see any misinformation?

Brandon 06-12-2006 10:49 PM

Lamborghini Miura SV

http://www.s-e-a.de/img/cars/1971-la...ini-miura2.jpg

Porsche 911 Carrera RS

http://www.abmotor.pt/imgveiculos/1582521.jpg

BMW 3.0 CSi

http://www.bmw2002repair.com/images/3.0cs.jpg

EyeBall Fixer...(o)(x) 06-12-2006 11:11 PM


Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
Mind telling me where I spread misinformation? It's all correct to my knowledge. Rather then posting this comment, and then coming back with a childish remark as "do you own a civic?", why not prove me wrong, hmm?

Come on guys! (AdRoCK3217 & SayNoToPistons)
Start your own thread concerning your opinions...
Have you considered taking your arguments back to the appropriate club?
They seem to appreciate / tolerate your knowledge over there.
Not many here will miss you.

rotary crazy 06-13-2006 07:43 AM


Originally Posted by AdRoCK3217
Mind telling me where I spread misinformation? It's all correct to my knowledge. Rather then posting this comment, and then coming back with a childish remark as "do you own a civic?", why not prove me wrong, hmm?

Let's see.



Twin and dual are 2 completely different things. Twin are 2 things working together, while dual are seperate..and yes, the "average" FD's turbo's tend to last about 1/2 as long as the engine, needing to be rebuilt..this is not "fact", but merely what I've seen and been told by many an FD owner...

Yes, the coolant system is really bad, and the FD has been known to overheat even when stock, under spirited driving conditions.

And no, I've never heard of an SA/FB or FC cooling system being inadequate when the car is stock. I don't see any misinformation?


12 years ownig fd's ( and almost all rotary cars in my life time), if you dont mess with the boost you dont fry the turbos as simple as that my current fd has 6 years at 14 psi and im supouse to belive there crap? Cooling? in my country its always in the upper 90's againg if you up the boost then you have cooling problems, it is a demanding car you got to take care of it, most cars that blow are not very well taken care of.

sorry about the civic coment, but if you say a car is not worth a crap what dit you spect?

rotary crazy 06-13-2006 07:57 AM


Originally Posted by SayNoToPistons
they know the cooling and twins are crap. why do you think they switch ti a single or BNR turbos, free up the exhuast, get an aftermarket radiator, and new ast?

More power less weith.

I have the original sat on my car for 6 years, but they do suck, my brothers blew up in a track day :hahano:


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