1994 Mazda FD RX-7 - Driving The Twin Turbo Rotary Legend (POV Binaural Audio)

Driving the iconic FD Mazda RX-7 on beautiful canyon roads. Exploring the engine, the car, and catching up with a LaFerrari and Ford GT on the way back through the tunnels.
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[@RyanRoadReaper]

Driving one of the most beautiful cars ever made, in some of the most beautiful roads in the country....I'm not jealous!

[@PureDrivingExperience]

+1 ☺️

[@peterj5751]

I’m not anti this RX7 or Japanese cars generally and I understand that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder but calling this one of the most beautiful ever is a huge call. Not that I wouldn’t mind this day.

[@johnmac609]

the shape of the thing is near perfect to me, and this one is so clean.

[@peterj5751]

@@johnmac609 it is a personal thing I know. I find the E Type Jag, or the Ferrari Daytona, or the Aston DB 9 more beautiful. My taste i agree. No doubt there RX7 is an attractive car thigh abs that was a great example.

[@ogpyttipannu3411]

where is this road?

[@39PSIOnTheDaily]

In 2012 while living in Japan, I had the incredible fortune to be track prepped at Suzuka Circuit with some buddies for an open lapping day. Not expecting to drive anything, I was overwhelmed and incredibly grateful when my buddy - a street racer and huge open lapping hobbyist - threw me the keys to his RX-7 FD (which looked exactly like this except with grey TE’s and black Recaro SPG seats). He said “Take a few hours and enjoy the track!”. I learned more that day behind the wheel of that car on that track than I ever have any other time in my life, including on separate occasions having driven 911’s on other tracks. The way the FD turns in and you can feel the front end scrub to give you the minute feedback to know whether understeer will occur or not, the jetlike response of its twin Hitachi turbos/engine in harmony, the gentle sway in the suspension as the car leans from side-to-side, the gradual grabbiness of the brakes, the harmony of the GLORIOUS shifts from the gearbox and the way the torque is so linear that power-on-oversteer seems like a conscious choice rather than an unexpected surprise… the car was far beyond even my greatest expectations. I stepped out of the drivers seat a changed man. To this day, the FD3S remains my favourite driving car EVER, and Suzuka Circuit has become my favourite track as well, with its sweeping curves and gentle dips and rises in altitude. If only all days could be as special as that day in 2012…

[@ricepony33]

Thanks for sharing, good story

[@MajorAddiction]

This made me cry a lil bit

[@KyRoD_]

Great story! Thanks for sharing.

[@brandonl.4892]

Well written, I enjoyed this!

[@G0of_Ball]

Ur friend is a keeper man, bro sounds chill to hang out with for sure 👍 :)

[@ZaylaaZiaa]

FD RX-7 design goes so hard, what a timeless masterpiece

[@benserkowski4663]

I want a gtr r32 first and then I’ll come for this second

[@ZaylaaZiaa]

@@benserkowski4663 cant fault you there, both are an icon

[@notocap6140]

I got a question what is FD for the 1990’s Mazda? (Sorry for the question I’m a truck guy and started getting into 90’s street cars)

[@gilbertofigueroa9949]

​@@notocap6140it's the chassis designation. All VIN numbers start FD###### just like all FC VIN #s.

[@huzudra]

The reason why people are so comfortable tossing you their keys are because of videos like this, you treat the car so well. You drive carefully and respectfully. I'd have zero qualms about throwing my keys at you and telling you to go have fun and come back when you're sick of it.

[@nutsackmania]

u gonna tug him off too

[@huzudra]

@@nutsackmania I mean if that's what it takes, sure.

[@xhango0kx]

@@nutsackmania judging by your name it seems you're more likely to 😂

[@devilsoffspring5519]

No shit, if it's not your car you don't start it cold and sit there gunning the fuck out of the engine. You don't reverse by winding it up to 3-4K RPM and slipping the fuck out of the clutch. You don't drive it like you're angry at it and angry at the world. Hell, you don't do childish nonsense like that even if it *IS* your own car. Careful respectful driving while still enjoying it = Coolest of all!

[@pengy44]

At 1:19 you even see him tap the dirt off his feet before he puts his legs in the car. Definitely show of respect there.

[@TheChismillionaire]

Might be the best gauge cluster ever.

[@ItIsAdam]

I was smiling the entire video, I would never own one of these. I would be giggeling the whole time.

[@rexseven93]

I've had an FD for 25 years. I've put 180,000 miles on it. I still love it and desire nothing else.

[@crestofr]

Any advice on finding one nowadays , I really want one badly

[@rexseven93]

@@crestofr Have quite a bit of extra money and keep looking until you find one? I know it isn't helpful, but it's all I got.

[@7GtwNYkHYs]

10:42 yo that NSX flyby was sick, it sounded so good, another JDM dream car classic. I remember driving my FC GXL down Lakeshore Drive, went to my spot and also there was the NSX. We talked about cars and he also used to have an FC and FD. Stuff of legends man

[@uranium3111]

My underwear has just been wet!

[@refreshingyoohoo3344]

that was thetopher in the nsx

[@tomyamartino]

It sounded like a Formula 1!

[@Reefiemon]

@@refreshingyoohoo3344LOL KZbin threw me one video right after the other. I was like "heyyy I know this place"

[@LilChid]

Sometimes I see a group of really cool japanese/european cars cruising while commuting in my 03 explorer and think “god I wish I were in my other car right now so I could join” and I could only imagine how that might feel driving a jdm legend but running into a group of supercars, especially when you have been behind the wheel of some pretty crazy stuff.

[@kyrkbymannen]

The sick thing is that the design from 94 is still so modern it could have been released yesterday.

[@lakai958]

Tedward is literally living my dream. Ripping a turbo FD through some gorgeous california roads. Wish we had stuff like this in Massachusetts lol

[@SalmanYU]

Same florida roads are so boring

[@hhaste]

Surely you do, somewhere.. even if it's not super local to you. Terrain is just like that, this stuff exists everywhere. Might not look the same, looking off a mountainous cliffside lol, but you have to have some good twisty roads where you are, somewhere

[@lakai958]

@Haste the closest road to me that's even remotely fun like this is about 2 hours away. Still head out that way every now and again, but it's not something i can do on a whim

[@yohanlol9]

@@SalmanYU Fr the only things similar to touge roads are the backroads, they're still boring tho

[@AdamS32828]

I live in the boston area and sometimes I find myself driving on the same roads in the Concord/Weston area that Tedward films on and they seriously cannot compare to west coast roads

[@Adison0529]

Ted really joined a Forza lobby irl :D I was waiting for the pop-up headlights, those are the cutest!

[@rikyoh130]

The external look is from the future! Can't be almost 30yr old :D

[@devilsoffspring5519]

Tedward, above about 4,000 RPM these cars are basically non-sequential anyway. The two turbos work together in parallel. It's only sequential below that RPM to reduce turbo lag and flatten the torque curve by using all of the exhaust gas to power only one of the turbos. We have a 1993 FD in the garage, we've had it for many, many years now. Almost 100% stock. I wish we could get around to fixing it up a little, it probably needs a new intake manifold gasket (front rotor inhales coolant, but no exhaust gas in the coolant reservoir.) These are lovely machines, nothing else quite like 'em.

[@wackit6756]

For me, one of the top 5 most beautiful sports cars, the bodywork is a work of art, it will never age. I remember driving a couple of them new in 1993, what memorable test drives they were! In Montgomery blue it was stunning!

[@SerPurple51]

I like what you said, and its so true - you have to bond with the car. You become at one with the machine and you can get such satisfaction and joy out of driving it when you feel the sense of connection with it. Something that I think all modern cars are lacking - character and soul. Great driving, and thanks for sharing these beautiful sights and sounds with us!

[@johannes0100]

It is really true, all the electronics and extra systems takes away the connection you can get with a car. I drove a Corolla from 94 as a daily it was so fun! except when it snowed then i had to pray for my life. But it was fun, manual an engine and 4 wheels nothing more. The old cars felt alive and like you could push them like nothing else! And if something broke down it was easy fix!

[@soarice3750]

The ultimate driving therapy. Amazing car, amazing roads, amazing views.

[@Hollandsbecker7]

Many thanks for doing the FD justice. Love your videos, your appreciation, and your road etiquette. I practically restored mine and they're not as unreliable as everyone makes them out to be. It all boils down to the owner. If I've said it once, I've said it a million times. Respect the drive. Words to live by.

[@ostrichostrich]

I think one of my fav parts about tedwards pov drives is that its proof all of us are the same when we see a cool car while driving and stop whatever we are doing to focus on it lmao

[@KevinMartin44128]

I just bought my 2020 Civic SI off lease yesterday. Keeping the car for life.

[@user-yo3re3wo5t]

The design of the RX7 is a design that is still relevant today.I love it and rotary engines.

[@joshuapasweeney]

I love seeing you have fun traveling all over driving cars you love. See you this summer.

[@woolmedley]

That car is so cool! It sounds amazing. Great video Ted!

[@rx7dude2006]

Owned a 93 for about 10 years built the engine went with a single turbo and put down a little more than 400 RWHP and that seemed like the sweet spot with the car.Did all new suspension replaced all the bushings and it handled so nice!

[@revinot]

The beauty of the RX-7 is under appreacited, its such a old car but one can never say it was made in the mid 90's

[@ferrari1997]

After all these years its still timeless and i still want one. I never forget when i saw one many years ago back when i was in the fifth grade at the park and i still can’t take many eyes off one if i spot one in the wild around the Tampa Bay Area where i live. I want a right hand drive one

[@Thoootje]

What a beautiful car... Thank you for driving my dream car!!

[@Andy-wp1vh]

5 mins into the clip and im already hyped soo much haha very beautiful car and video so far

[@yasinekici8146]

love the content that you make, what a lovely rotor engine sound it is bro really impressive stuff just pure nostalgic

[@efaracing4000]

Fantastic video man, beautifully and respectably driven especially with that stinger creeping haha! Top job👍

[@jaypers232]

So refreshing to hear pops that aren’t turned in.

[@tahmaso8648]

This is my childhood dream in video form! Thank you for this!

[@jesseplouvier6374]

What a great video man. Thank you.

[@ahjeezrick]

My boy absolutely hurling that car through the corners, awesome driving!

[@carson2.3]

I'm pretty sure this is my favorite japanese car, everytime I see one at a car show I just want to sit in it and go for a drive. Seeing you push this to what you can handle really shows what it can do. Forever rotary 😂

[@pixlr8512]

love that your doing more jdm content keep it up

[@ValentineC137]

He really meant it when he said he didn't want to give it back, he just drove off with it :D

[@JTube571]

Instantly recognized the road and I don't even live in California. But I did go down that same road the last time I was there for a short visit. Definitely epic! And with my dream car...

[@DBrealmadrid9606]

One of the most beautiful car designs of all time. The curves on this thing are something else!

[@mindspinn311]

That’s my favorite Mazda steering wheel! I know the later JDM FD’s came with them, as did the NB2 MX-5 and a few other cars like the Protégé P5, MP3, and Mazdaspeed Protégé. That steering wheel is pure nostalgia for me.

[@shadowzoneX]

phenomenal car, the drive and handling of it looks great. the connection between driver and car is there and I’m just watching it through youtube. I think the only reason I don’t jump towards getting a rotary is that I’m not that great with working on my own car and my time is limited and all I hear is that rotary’s are complicated to maintain. I would love to test drive one someday

[@mohammedosmankhan1837]

I starting following your channel a few days ago and I love the FD so I wanted to know what you thought of it but I was surprised you didn't have a video on it yet. Who would've known it was coming so soon lol. Great content as always.

[@TedwardDrives]

Great timing!

[@reemeruxd]

15 years ago i was a kid and my brother had a red fd rx7 and took me to my first meet. that started it all for me. this car will never not be in my dreams

[@davidseo677]

Finally a proper FD video. Every other FD video ive seen is one where loud trap music muffles out the sound of the rotary, or of course a k or ls swap fd. Theres literally no high quality 4k pov no music over exhaust video of another fd on youtube right now i bet

[@thatguy6739]

This RX-7 is always put a smile on you

[@adensherman]

Best episode on this channel

[@NDEEZMiata]

Seems like a car you’d never get tired of, other than the effort to keep it running right.

[@saucyp123]

Cannot stop thinking about those Recaros. The red suede with the carbon backs… huff. Beautiful car inside and out! Also, 15:20 - Tedward is the best bezel catcher in the game

[@neoanderson7]

Finding a set of Red Recaros now have become a unicorn part. Damn seats are going for a pretty penny now. You can get the black ones easier than the red. Still though, pricey seats. But oh so worth it!! Love my RZ Recaros.. 🙂

[@joeycollon5264]

Awesome video! You need to find a sequential one to drive! The linear power band of a sequential FD is rotary perfection. They build power like NA rotary cars except they have torque. Also gotta find an FB and an 8 to drive to complete the group.

[@HigeYatsu]

Selling my R2 haunts my dreams to this day, haha. The FD is just a special car, and nothing else can really scratch the FD itch.

[@Xonda_]

FINALLY, I've been dying to watch an fd pov video after teddy said "now let's see how an fd drives like" in the fc rx7 vid.

[@remstesthd6784]

these roads are beautiful ! this is where you enjoy a car ! Only few people around much safer than speeding in city or highway

[@Takayukixblade]

been always in love with cars since a young age I've learned a thing or two

[@nathanajibola6576]

I JUST FREKING LOVE THIS THING i still cant believe a car that sleek and beautiful was mde in 1993,ive promised my self to own one when im 23 and tune it maybe upgrade to a 20b engine and the best thing about this car is the feeling and the soul that the car has it actaully feels alive and connected to you especially with those pop up lights,most car now are lacking this and feel like accessories with miles of wires and techonology.

[@K31TH3R]

Nice to see a well sorted RX-7 for a change. I've only ever driven 2 FD's. One of them was owned by a friend, and that car had mods that just ruined the car. It was converted to single turbo and it made absolutely no torque before 4 grand, couple that with the suspension that was just on lowering springs with the factory shocks, it was terrible and dangerous to drive and really easy to get it into tank slappers, as the rear ALWAYS broke loose whenever boost came on which made the car bounce around violently. Unsurprisingly my friend got spat out of a gentle corner during a rainy day and smacked the back end into an electrical pole going ~45mph and wrote the car off. The 2nd was at a used car dealership and mostly stock with 92,000 miles, but it was apparent that the apex seals were on the way out and the engine needed rebuilt, it might've had a boost leak too. It also smelled like a cigarette was the previous owner of the car, and not a human being. I'd love to get to see what a sorted FD drove like, and major props to the owner of this car being generous with the experience, what a good guy.

[@7GtwNYkHYs]

I've daily driven the FC GXL for a few years but the FD was always my dream car, the one I always wanted and never had that opportunity

[@b4ssfunk3d]

They make such a great sound too as far as exhaust note

[@keely2014]

So many amazing sports cars from the 1990s, particularly 1993. All the JDMs, Porsche 993, E36 M3.

[@afout07]

It was interesting to see a lot of interior bits in the rx7 are the same as the interior bits in my mazdaspeed. It also sounds like the way this car is set up is a lot like how mine is. The boost comes on pretty hard, its not a gradual buildup and you have to be really cognizant of where your are in the throttle. A little too much and the car loses the battle for traction. It makes for great fun to drive because you really have to stay on top of things

[@bimmerfan729]

I want one of these so bad. Someone had one at my old apartment. It was glorious when he started it in the underground parking garage.

[@hewasdeadwhenigotthere46]

As a proper self proclaimed enthusiast. I truly enjoy these videos

[@Zygrene]

I've been waiting for this one! Turbo rotary sounds ftw.

[@TedwardDrives]

Thanks again for setting this up. That morning will not soon be forgotten

[@Zygrene]

@@TedwardDrives of course. Happy to arrange more cars for the next Cali trip!

[@Samurai6936]

My Tuned NC should be ready by then and you may want to try out my s2k. That’s heavily tuned as well.

[@garys9120]

I still own a 93 FD RX-7 but there are cool mountain roads to drive on in Buffalo NY.

[@Spectrolite1]

This car is seriously such a gem in car industry. Thank you Mazda for keeping the rotary engine!

[@carguy792]

That first shift followed by pop POP

[@kralev1692]

Nothing better than the best car at the best youtube channel!

[@DailyCarTales]

Love your video man!!

[@PuyoPuyoFever]

I had a 93, a funny thing that happened one day when I first got it, I came to a stop light and decided to turn on the AC and since the rotary has a really low idle as soon as the load from the AC came on the engine stalled. Since then, I add revs before turning on the AC, not sure if anyone experienced that as well XD

[@opmike343]

JRZ, black paint, TE37's, red Recaros, just an awesome looking car.

[@CforClairvoyant]

Almost 20 mins of pure greatness. Man what a fucking car (and driver) Much love Tedward!!

[@YeMaHa787]

やっぱりRX-7は素晴らしい。。。。 ロータリーサウンドが最高です！！

[@jamesgarvey8402]

Omg I was chomping at the bit when the stinger was behind him! I owned this car and he was being so careful!!

[@rustbeltrobclassic2512]

you drive supercars, hyper cars, and other cool new cars, but these older cars that have the regular old 3 pedal setup are just so much more enjoyable to watch.. million dollar new car of rx7tt to me.. i'd find more joy in rocking the rx7.. just would feel more special..

[@Md915]

YOOO I'VE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS OH GOD

[@Md915]

I really love the rotary FD RX7 btw

[@jamayajackson5256]

First time ever seeing your video, but at 1:20 I appreciate the clicking of the shoes to knock the dirt and gravel off before getting in. I call it that movement "Dorothy". Every time I go to a VW meet I just tell them I'm a "friend of Dorothy" when they ask me if I want to go for a ride. the VW community is anything but tight.

[@hablamelo8]

What a nice road to drive an RX7 🙌 dude

[@zhukow28]

its funny you drove past that guy in the murci with a gt1 kit that drives with his dog, thats one of the best gated murcis ive seen and its sounds amazing

[@houseking9211]

I've only seen a la-ferrari on the road once, I haven't but my dad has seen a koenigsegg once which is also insane. It always hits different when you see insane cars and they aren't at a carshow or motorsport event

[@RippinLyons]

Such cool cars! Can’t wait to own one

[@TheYellowR1]

I recognize those roads along the coast in the Bay area from my drives there in my CYM. Fun roads but glad I moved & retired in Fl next to a warm beach & pristine waters 3 yrs ago. Taxifornia got too crazy - especially that car SMOG compliance crap.

[@logicturtle9838]

absolutely the most beautiful car ever made.

[@slyclops]

What a beauty. Love that car!

[@Roy_xp]

The FD RX7 has for the longest time now been my attainable dream car, altough the word attainable is getting lost more and more on these cars

[@burnbibles3813]

I love this car so much. Dream car since I was like 12

[@ad.ba-a3234]

amazing vid

[@R19Robbin]

One of my favorite cars 🔥🔥

[@blackhatch46]

Mazda knows what the hell they are doing with chassis.

[@luvstevntoo]

lol you spotted highcard, his murcie looks so good

[@TedwardDrives]

Ended up seeing him again like 3 days later! love his dog

[@mazda_miata_]

those Recaros are quite literally worth more than all the shitty little cars I’ve owned, combined

[@genotsSnor]

No way, this this video will be saved instantly!

[@devilsoffspring5519]

1:33 Awesome that someone out there can start a manual car from a standstill without winding it up to 3-4K RPM first! It sounds like you barely gave it any gas at all and the engine was barely above idle speed when the car started to roll. Nice work! I know it's rather trivial but danged if anyone bothers learning to do it. Even reversing in a parking lot most people will have the damn engine at half way to the redline.

[@bluz330]

Super nice and clean

[@xy36]

Tedward: I think I need to get some seat time in this to get comfortable with it. Also Tedward: Braaaaaaaaaap

[@Lemonzify]

This is my ASMR for sleeping

[@ShaiyanHossain]

theres timeless art and then theres FD RX7s

[@mrvwbug4423]

Living the SoCal dream right there. I'm guessing that silver 360 Modena is a manual from the "6 gated" license plate :)

[@TedwardDrives]

It sure would be a buzzkill if it had an f1 gearbox 😂

[@rafaelmontanez1667]

My dude… You pop those lights when you see another RX-7 🤘🏽

[@ppbomber_]

This is just my absolute dream car, I swear I'll own one within 10 years

[@TheLogsEffect]

What a coincidence, I literally just watched Gears & Gasoline’s RX7 roadtrip series last night!

[@TedwardDrives]

Ben(s) will be happy :)

[@AverageAlien]

One of my favourite cars