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Originally posted by max_stirling
Mazda has made it clear that the 4th gen RX-7 will be a FI 2 rotor RENESIS.
Mazda has made it clear that the 4th gen RX-7 will be a FI 2 rotor RENESIS.
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I totally agree with you. I used to think the same way as the original poster, but I realized that even if an aftermarket tuner could produce an equivalent to the MazdaSpeed Protege for the same difference in price between a loaded Protege ES and the MS version, it just simply won't be as reliable and the factory warrenty is viod.
I took at the mps protege and i noticed that the intercooler and turbo were very small and the boost wasnt very aggressive. Id much rather spend the extra money and get a reputable aftermarket turbo and have more flexibility as far as tubing size and boost and accessories (boost controller, blowoff valve, wastegate, exhaust plumbing. etc..).
I guess its all due to the degree of how you like to hook up your car. If you are pretty conservative and really value your waranty then mazdaspeed versions are beneficial. But if you do change the boost setting on something like a protege you can kiss your warantty goodbye all the same.
Iguess it all depends on personal preference and money value per parts.
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Originally posted by fritts
Where was it said that the 4th gen 7 will be FI. Road and Track stated the the new 7 will not be FI. That it would have a 280 hp version of the Renesis.
Where was it said that the 4th gen 7 will be FI. Road and Track stated the the new 7 will not be FI. That it would have a 280 hp version of the Renesis.
Personally, I prefer the turbo route. I love the feel of getting pinned to your seat from my 3rd gen RX-7 when the turbos kick in. Also, turbos are easier to tune. No swapping of pulley wheels. Of course, from a manufacturer's stand point, I think superchargers are a more attractive option. Smoother power delivery and more difficult to modify. As a result, Mazda would have more control over their product.
On the other hand, a car that's easier to tune would garner more aftermarket support and bigger aftermarket following will be created. Take for example, the Civic. Boring product made highly desirable due solely to its aftermarket support.
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Originally posted by max_stirling
...On the other hand, a car that's easier to tune would garner more aftermarket support and bigger aftermarket following will be created. Take for example, the Civic. Boring product made highly desirable due solely to its aftermarket support.
...On the other hand, a car that's easier to tune would garner more aftermarket support and bigger aftermarket following will be created. Take for example, the Civic. Boring product made highly desirable due solely to its aftermarket support.
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Originally posted by Sputnik
I don't see the Civic being any easier to modify than other cars out there. It did not become highly desirable due to the aftermarket support. Aftermarket support doesn't just appear out of thin air and make a car popular, aftermarket support appears AFTER a car is popular.
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I don't see the Civic being any easier to modify than other cars out there. It did not become highly desirable due to the aftermarket support. Aftermarket support doesn't just appear out of thin air and make a car popular, aftermarket support appears AFTER a car is popular.
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A chicken and the egg sort of thing. I belive the car itself, let say a civic created a huge aftermarket following for being a cheap car to buy, and then to mod. After awhile, it built status as a mod car and purpetuated itself though the aftermaket.
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I agree... the only reason the aftermarket support started for the Civic is because there are tons of cheap civics around.. and imo the earlier versions of civics were quite sporty and not boring for the price.
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Originally posted by Quick_lude
I agree... the only reason the aftermarket support started for the Civic is because there are tons of cheap civics around.. and imo the earlier versions of civics were quite sporty and not boring for the price.
I agree... the only reason the aftermarket support started for the Civic is because there are tons of cheap civics around.. and imo the earlier versions of civics were quite sporty and not boring for the price.
Alas, we had to sell the '93 for an SUV (wife's car) and the '86 was just simply a death trap if I had gotten into an accident. In addition to my assertive driving and poor drivers out there, that was not a good combination for a tin can like the Si.
Though, the Si didn't have much HP, no power anything, and no AC, it was very practical and fun to drive at the limits. It ranks high on my list of cars that I've owned.
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