FD RX7 POV- Cruise through Brisbane Streets

A Bridgeport Mazda FD Rx7... What's not to love, as it turns out, there's a lot more than meets the eye when you get behind the wheel of your dream car, Driving an Rx7 is daunting, fast, loud, and sometimes uncomfortable, and that's why we love them, Because RX7's are different, 13B's are special, and they are just amazing!
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[@elpedro6962]

Very odd that your speedometer fogs up when you put your foot down... lol

[@FNKY767]

not sure if you were being sarcastic or not... but he was censoring the speedo so he cant get done for speeding

[@elpedro6962]

Was gonna reply with a troll comment but cbf, yea man i know

[@MikusGG]

@@FNKY767 whoooosh

[@mitchlavery9897]

@@FNKY767 of course he’s being sarcastic

[@FNKY767]

@@elpedro6962 all good

[@vvsarja]

Wouldn’t mind more videos like this ;) These are so chill

[@ZacBaldy]

I’m on it 👌

[@phillip3330]

Maybe without like you know, the like commentary, cause like it was like monotonous listening to like the like and like.

[@perth7930]

P

[@rayze5091]

I love these driving POV so much. They give a whole different perspective.

[@ZERO-ed7vc]

Ahhhh, the sound of rotary, my ear is blessed

[@mrjingles77]

A bridgeported rotary is probably the best sound in the world.

[@Dominic0293]

"Cooked itself like a rotisserie chicken" had me in stitches. What a description 🤣😂 Sweet car brother, hope to catch you round the M-downs

[@ZacBaldy]

Hahaha cheers bro 👌 appreciate it

[@dukedub]

@@ZacBaldy should use the 8 display on the FC commander. Pay attention to injector duty cycle and ignition timing splits (leading and trailing), also coolant temp lol. IAT a good one to watch as well, unless you have meth injection. If IAT too hot you run risk of air fuel igniting on it's own which is real bad.

[@dukedub]

@@ZacBaldy also don't run the car lower that 1/3 tank if you drive hard enough with low fuel you likely run the fuel pump dry and pop the engine

[@peteanderson2533]

Don't overthink driving it, I have had my RE Capella for a few years now (using omp) and drive it like any other car, apart from giving it the odd squirt and letting it warm up nicely. Through the years (think mid '90s) I have had mates with various styles of rotaries and they were never fussy about how they drove them. They mostly had the same issue/s, broken gearbox, diff or axles, never engine issues. Back then of course, those were cheap to replace.

[@AuX23A]

I read somewhere that the lining of the rotor housings are porous, thus retaining quite a bit of oil when you're not directly injecting it via. pre-mixed fuel or the OMP. ... I daily an 8 and have owned an FD for quite a few years, always engine braked without issues. /shrug

[@Burchie_]

would you recommend premixing even when you have an omp

[@AuX23A]

@@Burchie_ 100%, .5 oz per gallon if I'm rocking an OMP. Extra lubrication, some factory OMPs suck (s1 RX8) plus you can't easily tell if it's not functioning until it's too late, might save you an engine.

[@llIIllllIlll]

Bro you need the spoiler to finish the initial D look !

[@mattemeny2606]

Great to see rotars still on the road. My first car was an RX4 J-Port. Keep it it up mate

[@conservativesniperhunter7439]

Good on ya Zacster , all the hard work is done , now it’s time to get out on the roads this winter and enjoy the yourself .

[@eboutdooredits2660]

Havent watched zab baldy in probably 6-8months and he's changed a lot. Has a rx7 and isn't as shy and quiet as before its a good change.

[@bneexotics2120]

Haven't watched the channel in awhile. It's great to see it running so well mate, congrats 👍 definitely do more of these POV vids, maybe do a run up the coast and open her up abit 🤙

[@falln1033]

Would love more of these POV videos, really enjoy them🔥

[@zlorpp5553]

Loved this style of vid man! Need more like it!!

[@raffaeltroost2660]

Dude I would love to see this RX-7 beast in person honestly looks amazing, is my dream car as well. Have lots questions about the car would be dope to go for a cruise with u. Live in griffin saw u legit drive past my house. Anyways good vid bud keep up the content

[@uncletobyzoats598]

Ur right about us Subaru drivers we show love to each other when passing by little waves are enough to put a smile on most drivers

[@user-em3qg3vy4j]

When i first watched this video i thought cruising near Brisbane City. Then it turns out you literally drove 4 mins near to where i live hahaha near costco. i subbed for sure!

[@melbgrk6725]

Love the updates on the RX7 and thecolor choice is spot on Zac, well done 👍

[@Everychicken]

This makes me miss my fd…. Awesome ride!

[@apsallpartsolutions7312]

Yes engine braking is fine. DRIVE it like a normal car. Had rotaries for 30yr.. still race one today.

[@MrMeoow91]

As long as OMP is in the car, should be no problem engine *braking*.

[@metalinvalidmatt]

yeah, don't remove OMP and premix only, that then means you shouldn't engine brake (unless decel fuel cut is disabled, which has it's own issues), but yeah with OMP, no worries.

[@helios4753]

That car is GORGEOUS

[@naveedmuhammed2857]

this is my meditation music

[@blakewalton1372]

Love it man, there's a few fds in town here they seem to drive pretty normal hope this helps

[@Joolz1982]

Nice vid good to hear about how RX7 drives, I hope to drive one in the future always wonder how it feels compared to 2017MY GT86 handling and speed comparison.

[@ur2slob724]

Handling is similar, power the 86 are dog slow even a Camry will our drag it

[@pj6857]

Rotary life is rebuilds and side of the road park ups waiting for parts. Fun when they run. What people say about breaking them is some what true but then again you can break any engine in a heart beat if you wanted to.

[@spadgm]

Oh and subbed mate, happy to support a fellow Queenslander!

[@lynxoflight72]

the fd in that yellow is just so nice looking.

[@Brendan.Wheatley]

The first thing I picked up on this video was your lack of engine braking, I find myself doing the same with mine, purely for the fact that, as we know, rotors love a drink and in combination with pre mix, you sort of think to yourself, if I engine brake, I'll starve the engine of lubrication! Who knows for sure, I'm yet to find out! Cheers for sharing mate...

[@metalinvalidmatt]

that's why it's (almost) always a better idea to keep the OMP and only premix a bit on top of that if necissary - sure do a OMP seperate reservoir mod if you like, but keep the OMP, mazda didn't put it there for no reason that's for sure

[@LyricalLassy]

The car sounds so nice.

[@jt87_]

Sounds so good!

[@danielsmith6007]

Zac mate yellow looks good on your Rx7 👍👍

[@Mr.K_______]

didnt know you worked in north lakes legit right round the corner from mine. beautiful rx7

[@logan95104]

love to see you driving her properly (time 5.55)

[@JoshDowling]

in love with this car 😍

[@ryokino1616]

綺麗でいい音してる、やっぱりロータリーは最高や

[@mikemckinlay6251]

I owned a RX4 sedan in NZ for years and Rotary's are the BEST, you can drive them like a normal car but, in saying that there is things you can do with a rotary you ca not do with a conventional car. Use your motor to aid in your braking as it wont do any damage to your car ( I used to use the compression of my motor for braking and as a normal part of driving as i did my brakes, also you can drive along like you can in any other car however if you need to access the power of the car get used to dropping down to lower gears and revving it up. When you have your rotary staged up and you get that wah wah wah sound like you have a lumpy cam you will need to find the rev as to drive along on the Wah wah wah will make the ride uncomfortable. keep in mind these motors on a bench blow up at around 32000 revs, use the power. These cars loved to be driven and love to be worked, driving like a grandad will create more issues than giving it the gas. I would love to own another rotary, they are the best!!! Hope this helps mate

[@Ernky120]

Thats the nicest rx7 ive ever seen

[@TURK_ALP]

Nice wheels bro 👌 fav car also, rx7 Aspec/Panspeed

[@jono.sv6738]

Gosh its like the vibrations from the rotary blurs out the cluster when it makes some noise haha.

[@ZacBaldy]

Crazzzzzy right 😅

[@anuaridris966]

If you have the factory OMP still connected, you're fine. If you're still worried just add 100ml of 2 stroke oil to a full tank. If you're STILL worried, just blip the throttle on the longer engine brakes

[@crunchymunchymancookie1701]

Bri the man has a RX7 AND a R33. Living the dream bro :)

[@yo-nq9wr]

isnt that an r32

[@tirapepper1111]

dis reminds me of my old rx8 🥺🥺🥺

[@TaffPlays]

10:43 f6 next car? I mean they are slowly starting to come down again! Sounds mint mate, good to see you happy with the fd and enjoying it

[@anonymoususer4534]

Nice dude didn’t know you worked in North Lakes right round the corner from mine haha need to come see you on smoko break

[@Jakegahabsodjdb]

My dream car my lord that's nice ahhhh 😍😍

[@johnoconnor9978]

goddam that rx7 sounds good as hell. keep it up man

[@familyaccount8927]

You need to add some custom number plates on the rx7 it will look sick!

[@dylanmoore8666]

watching this video and seeing that you work down the road from my gym is awesome hahahaha, i'll be looking out for ya next time im around in my MX5! :)

[@Ivanzter]

Rx-8 here😎

[@KaZeVFX]

She’s back

[@danielbradshaw1624]

love the car zac

[@gotsauss]

Great video. Yeah on the fence about engine breaking but when I get my next rota I will engine breaking fo sho

[@darrenfisherman3838]

Sick car mate I was planning to get another one

[@PROofHAPPYWHEELS]

Resting your hand on the stick does add wear, something more concerning than engine breaking I believe. Nice video

[@stryduh]

i hope one day i see u driving around northlakes omg aha would be a dream to meet u and see the fd

[@d1scopotato222]

I deciphered the lovely braps and they translate to "Zac. I. Need. An. RE. Amemiya. Wide. Body. Kit. Now". Do it Zac do it!

[@Tom-yl9zb]

I live really close to you, hopefully I will see it one day!

[@demons21100]

damn, a skyline and a rx7, pretty crazy

[@El_jimbo_ke70]

I saw u driving the other day it was sick

[@JakeandHisLux]

Gonna be a good one ☝️

[@mikeg6438]

10:34 in a Japanese car aswell, nice

[@ZacBaldy]

😂😂😂

[@yowhatsdoin8838]

Taff fan club unite

[@rhysgilbert5942]

You don't protect your identity while driving a dandelion orange rotary with a loud exhaust. And a big tip, download a speeding app. Waze? Saved my ass in my car

[@fedzalicious]

The Subi lads aren't gonna wave back, but I would. I have a yellow RX8. I live on the Northside, so we might even cross paths. And yes, you can totally engine brake. Watch some Best Motoring vids bro. So long as the engine has a metering pump, engine braking is fine. If you only ran premix it may be a problem because the fuel injectors are completely shut off during deceleration.

[@patrickmarcello5103]

Man it would be hard to stop driving this thing!

[@24soccaskinlads9]

Australias a lovely place i live up in sydney

[@mattgingga7937]

Your literally around the corner from me. Wouldn’t mind a catchup and a perv on the 7 🤤

[@BlitzFD7]

I cant wait till im old enough to drive one

[@P2DAPIPE]

You forgot to give it a chop under the bridge and a lazy 2nd gear at the port 👍🏼

[@mata.miguel]

I'm a simple man. I see a cruise video with a RX7, I put my headphones on max volume xD

[@Johan-ud8qd]

My dream car💛

[@dukedub]

Engine braking doesn't harm the engine. The engine doesn't have any fuel going through it during engine brake, it also doesn't have spark. It's basically an over sized loud ass air pump during that phase, that's it. It's also why it will shoot fire from the exhaust. Rich air fuel mixture during boost load leaves unburned fuel in the exhaust system, when you lift throttle the engine pumps a ton of clean air through which will after burn in the exhaust with the previously mentioned unburned fuel

[@BigBabo]

I think there were some issues with engine braking on rotaries specifically causing oil starvation? Something to do with how the seals need lubrication from the premix and fuel cutoff reduces it? Correct me if I'm wrong though

[@dukedub]

@@BigBabo as far as I know you're correct in your thinking/theory. The oil metering pump is designed to aid in lube/cooling by squirting oil inside the combustion chamber, the issue lies with the omp is a part you would never know has failed. Until one day the engine has no compression. Most people tend to remove and block off the omp system and use premix in the fuel instead as a preventative measure. Lifting out of the throttle and coasting back down from redline potentially could accelerate apex seal wear since there is a lack of fuel/premix going through the engine, but it seems like a low stress moment where the motor is free spinning and combustion isn't happening. How bad this engine brake phase is unknown to an extent, pre mix helps cuz it doesn't combust. Personally I've not known of anyone who lost compression because of engine braking.

[@BigBabo]

@@dukedub Ah I see, thanks for the explanation! Could the potential for seal degradation be worsened if you were to downshift into higher RPM's compared to the mid-ranges, or is the difference between free-spinning at 7k and 4k negligible?

[@Thatfordguy1973]

Hi zack I love the videos

[@ZacBaldy]

Thanks Falcon 👌 appreciate it bro!

[@VenomHadesOfficial]

More vids like this pls 🤩

[@issluka]

the brap brap brap makes me so happy

[@leojohnwayne1422]

Why does it make that noise?

[@sebbyyz6833]

@@leojohnwayne1422 im probably a bit late to comment on this, but the reason why it makes that noise is because he ported the engine. There's lots of ways to port the engine, the one that gives it that brap noise is for the most part a brideport. You can look up what a brigdeport is:)

[@carloszgsx2896]

Hello i am from puerto rico i like rotarys in puerto rico loved rotarys

[@Ebb1337]

From my understanding, if you remove the OMP and only premix then you shouldn't engine brake. With the OMP you're fine to engine brake. Best bet to get a definitive answer is get on the forums buddy. I've only got an RX8 with the stock OMP and I premix so have never had any issues with premixing.

[@mandoleenebando429]

Heaps of fun but Accept anything to go wrong with a rotory even after rebuilds Go Single turbo 💪🏿💪🏿💪🏿

[@jurajokasa834]

it can handle gentle engine breaking but not like you cruise in 5th on highway then shove 3rd in there and not put a bit gas on it ....

[@danielthornton3308]

Hey bro that was me in that Subaru !! Would be very keen to be in your video again !!

[@rwcomics]

RX7 is my dream car too.. but hard to find a left wheel drive and too expensive for me.. the body shape is a first reason what i love.. the turbo sound so sick of me..haha.. why yours no wing..?

[@barra_spirit_9405]

My dream is to drive one of these

[@kieren4472]

you gonna go single turbo setup eventually or keep the twin setup? otherwise nice car man very lucky.

[@spadgm]

That is one nice chook cooker!

[@slicktop2jz855]

Much better bro

[@BretAnil]

hi, how is it the idling? can see u keep on free gear ,cause im having same set up like your i think,v mount bridge port power fc , the time traffic jam not that comfort to drive, any idea to settle it? by the way nice video really ...

[@goofofff]

What's it like to drive an rx7? wish I could have a go at driving one someday. I have my own jdm but still have a few on my bucket list to have the experience of driving.

[@nineteen76]

Sick ride.. Brisbane traffic is the worse though

[@longzsta]

beauty

[@Sacrosanct7]

Amazing car. Is that an obd gauge on the right? Which one is it?

[@SuperLightningStarOfficial]

Darwin, NT, Australia

[@pabloramirez4672]

Thats my dream car

[@mermaidman6905]

You just deeply press the clutch Congrats for the oil👍👍👍😂😂😂

[@jonathanacosta1538]

Men I like that sounds 😎

[@LL-tx2kj]

See you running PowerFC. Any recommend power fc tuner in Bris or SE Qld?

[@morganhughes6622]

Dude the xr7 sounds mint driving around on camera. it's awesome to now beable to see this car drive around.b

[@Nameles_Kingx]

Those roads man will confuse tf out of me idk how you do it

[@Rutik9999]

9:05 you will need to practice keisuke's gas pedal technique 🤩😂✨

[@rx55ex]

Interested to know what this technique is?

[@Rutik9999]

@@rx55ex keisuke went through a lot of practice to learn control of accelerater pedal, same practice was done by ryosuke in his early days, but keisuke became more better at it, you can watch a glimpse of his technique in this video- kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXa3mo16nsplo6c

[@pkarm1330]

North Brisbane is where this is filmed ayy