Rotary Speed Magazine & the next generation RX-7
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Also got mine today.
I have to admit that when I saw the FD on the cover, I thought this was going to be another tuner mag with just rotary cars. You know, the article is just the owner "wanting to be unique" and the rest of the article a laundry list of parts he bought. Thankfully there was a lot more variety.
The Le Mans Lola racer piece I enjoyed, nice to see coverage of something other than the 787B. Perhaps, somehow, an article on Rod Millen's rally car? Also, I like the road trip article because it's something that appeals to all car lovers, not just tuners and racers.
I have to admit that when I saw the FD on the cover, I thought this was going to be another tuner mag with just rotary cars. You know, the article is just the owner "wanting to be unique" and the rest of the article a laundry list of parts he bought. Thankfully there was a lot more variety.
The Le Mans Lola racer piece I enjoyed, nice to see coverage of something other than the 787B. Perhaps, somehow, an article on Rod Millen's rally car? Also, I like the road trip article because it's something that appeals to all car lovers, not just tuners and racers.
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From: Robbinsville New Jersey
I just bought an rx-8 about 6 months ago (2007 MT Touring) and I just got my first issue of rotary speed in the mail. I didn't sign up for it, so it must come free when you buy a new car. Well.... I guess it isn't free, when you spend $25k+ you should get someone free. But it would be cool to be able to write for the magazine, I love my car and would love to write about it too.
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Some weeks later I did a Gymkhana USA event at El Toro, still with the softer rear suspension. This time it was horrendous. On a too-tight track there was far too much rear grip, which meant that the front would push a ridiculous amount. Too much for really fast times.
The point is, different spring rates work best for different tracks. GPS data for just one particular spring rate choice might work terrific at one track where I'm located, but be unsuited for another close to you. Generally speaking though, the K-Sport spring rates were well-suited for high-performance driving and did a remarkable job of controlling body roll, which is the whole point behind coil-overs in the first place.
I hope this helps.
BTW-a coil-over setup must be used with stickier tires. If you don't do that you're wasting the leverage advantages they provide.
