RX-7 revival

tvfreakazoid · 01-13-2010, 06:42 AM

So i read that they are going to get rid of the rx8 (about time) and reviving the rx7. Hopefully in 2012. What do you guys think of mazda bringing back the rx7?

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 07:36 AM

Hope it has a better motor than the current rotary pile o' poop.

>135I · 01-13-2010, 07:53 AM

I would say. I owned an RX8 and it was an ok for getting around but terrible on gas. Of course all the power was between 7k-9k rpms but when the engine got that high it felt like the car was going to shake apart.

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 08:23 AM

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Originally Posted by >135I

I would say. I owned an RX8 and it was an ok for getting around but terrible on gas. Of course all the power was between 7k-9k rpms but when the engine got that high it felt like the car was going to shake apart.

That seems ironic considering they advertise the rotary as being so smooth...

Endgame · 01-13-2010, 08:31 AM

It is very smooth, but it does have some vibration in the upper range. I would not say it feels like it will shake apart however; at least mine does not...

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 08:53 AM

Just blame it on Apex seals...right?

370Zsteve · 01-13-2010, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MightyBobo

That seems ironic considering they advertise the rotary as being so smooth...

What seems ironic is you stating it isn't! The rotary is incredibly smooth, at least mine was, right up to redline. (But mine was an RX3) Maybe you had an issue! I mean, 3 moving parts, Bobo!

MightyBobo · 01-13-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by 370Zsteve

What seems ironic is you stating it isn't! The rotary is incredibly smooth, at least mine was, right up to redline. (But mine was an RX3) Maybe you had an issue! I mean, 3 moving parts, Bobo!

Wait, wut?

Im just saying it based off of the 2 owners who reported them getting a bit shakey twords redline lol...I never owned a rotary, nor would I want to 8P

FuszNissan · 01-13-2010, 10:13 AM

I don't think it will be anything special. Who knows, it's early, but the blogs say it may not be anything better then the current set up. Which to me is under powered. I guess time will tell.

vipor · 01-13-2010, 12:23 PM

the rx3 was from the 70s. can't really compare the two.

kenchan · 01-13-2010, 02:32 PM

are they also going to put that stupid huge grin like they did on their mazda3's?

<= this face...

tvfreakazoid · 01-16-2010, 02:58 AM

Well I guess we're just going to have to wait.

I was never a big fan of the rx8. Underpowered and the gas mileage sucked big time for the little hp's it had. I've read that it's going to be based on a new rotary engine. Hopefully it will be a lot better than the rx8.

TXSpeedDemon · 01-16-2010, 06:09 PM

Too classic a platform not to bring back. I for one can't wait to see it become a reality. Always wanted and FD.

Lug · 01-16-2010, 08:31 PM

Had a 79 RX7, smoothest engine I've ever owned, by far. Surprised to hear the RX8's isn't because as mentioned above, only 3 moving parts. I only test drove one once and didn't really rap it out. Was pretty gutless down low but the handling felt great.

SMJane_Again · 01-18-2010, 09:37 PM

Good balance, low weight, that's what stood out to me when I drove the RX-8. The -7 has to come with more power than the -8 to make it even sort of relevant in today's sportscar segment. 10:1 lbs/hp has to be the target to keep it up there with the Z and '11 Mustang GT.

S.

01-13-2010, 06:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	RX-7 revival So i read that they are going to get rid of the rx8 (about time) and reviving the rx7. Hopefully in 2012. What do you guys think of mazda bringing back the rx7? __________________ Mudders milk

01-13-2010, 07:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Hope it has a better motor than the current rotary pile o' poop. __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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>135I Enthusiast Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Radcliff, KY Age: 42 Posts: 409 Drives: 2003 Cobra Rep Power: 16	I would say. I owned an RX8 and it was an ok for getting around but terrible on gas. Of course all the power was between 7k-9k rpms but when the engine got that high it felt like the car was going to shake apart. __________________ I will miss my Z. I hope she goes to a good home.

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MightyBobo A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Las Vegas, NV Posts: 8,465 Drives: No cars; only bikes Rep Power: 52	Just blame it on Apex seals...right? __________________ I don't own a car anymore.

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FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	I don't think it will be anything special. Who knows, it's early, but the blogs say it may not be anything better then the current set up. Which to me is under powered. I guess time will tell. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

01-13-2010, 08:31 AM	#5 (permalink)
Endgame A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 1,613 Drives: Nothing Now! Rep Power: 224	It is very smooth, but it does have some vibration in the upper range. I would not say it feels like it will shake apart however; at least mine does not...

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vipor A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Euless, TX [ DFW ] Age: 42 Posts: 13,531 Drives: Nismo 09-0183 QAB Rep Power: 49	the rx3 was from the 70s. can't really compare the two. __________________ 2009 NISMO # 0193 \| QAB \| Albums! \| 05.04.10 (Dynojet) 291.94hp/248.28tq Oil Cooler (DIY) \| Custom Headlights \| GTSPEC Braces \| F.I. Long Tube Headers

01-13-2010, 02:32 PM	#11 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	are they also going to put that stupid huge grin like they did on their mazda3's? <= this face...

01-16-2010, 02:58 AM	#12 (permalink)
tvfreakazoid A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: kommie kali Posts: 1,238 Drives: 2015 Audi S5; 6spd. Rep Power: 10324	Well I guess we're just going to have to wait. I was never a big fan of the rx8. Underpowered and the gas mileage sucked big time for the little hp's it had. I've read that it's going to be based on a new rotary engine. Hopefully it will be a lot better than the rx8. __________________ Mudders milk

01-16-2010, 06:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
TXSpeedDemon Enthusiast Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 330 Drives: 370Z, MSP, R8, 335 Rep Power: 3371	Too classic a platform not to bring back. I for one can't wait to see it become a reality. Always wanted and FD.

01-16-2010, 08:31 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lug A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 1,926 Drives: 2006 350Z Rep Power: 20	Had a 79 RX7, smoothest engine I've ever owned, by far. Surprised to hear the RX8's isn't because as mentioned above, only 3 moving parts. I only test drove one once and didn't really rap it out. Was pretty gutless down low but the handling felt great. __________________ keep Chubbs in your pocket - Chubbs

01-18-2010, 09:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
SMJane_Again Base Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: COS, CO Posts: 137 Drives: 18 Golf R Rep Power: 17	Good balance, low weight, that's what stood out to me when I drove the RX-8. The -7 has to come with more power than the -8 to make it even sort of relevant in today's sportscar segment. 10:1 lbs/hp has to be the target to keep it up there with the Z and '11 Mustang GT. S. __________________ ~S.M. "Don't look back. Someone might be gaining on you." -Satchel Paige