So You Want a Mazda RX-7

[@Chimera6297]

seeing an RX-7 FD in the wild is like seeing a unicorn

[@dracine74]

I just look in my garage lol. Love looking at it and driving it

[@mariotovar2173]

Not in Southern California. We are bad asses.

[@sleepingturtle32]

I saw one recently but was barely able to get a look at it because of this big dumb suv in front of it... huge opportunity missed. Screw you suv

[@evoidkazi8966]

Fax

[@Iskaera]

I saw one yesterday and was staring at it and my wife though I was looking at another girl lmao

[@deatherageperformance8367]

I bought my first RX7 at Seventeen and working on it over the years I've now got my mechanic certification license without having to go to school because of this damn car

[@zoltanmeszaros4684]

Really nice catch i am proud of u

[@ruikazane5123]

True...If I took a course for certification I might pass as well...but I'm sick.

[@Emanicas]

That's fucking awesome. Great job

[@fordgalaxie3695]

College is gay, an rx7 is cheaper lol

[@TmanTyler619]

Deatherage performance I’m turning 16 and buying one soon

[@FishingWithSails]

Simple Guide to owning an RX7(Or Rotary Powered vehicle): 1) Oil Changes. Oil changes should be done on a rotary powered car every 1000-1500 miles. Idemitsu 20w50 Synthetic works the best for me. 2) Change all the fluids. This is a given to most car guys when the buy a used car to change EVERY fluid in the car because you cant always take the Seller's word for everything. 3) Always Premix. Did you delete your OMP? Premix. Do you still have your OMP? Premix. OMP(oil metering pump) squirts oil into a rotary's rotating assembly to help lubricate the internals and seals. Whether you have it or not, premix saves lives. 4) Redline a day. Rotaries are SEVERELY prone to carbon build up and failure. You cant drive it like a grandma. You have to drive it like a racecar. Everywhere. If you redline it once a day, it will help clear out carbon deposits that can cause your motor to eventually fail. A redline a day keeps the apex seals at bay. 5) Cooling. Rotary engines get EXTREMELY hot. Cooling mods should are a must for FD owners when they first get the car. In the case of the FD, a vented hood, bigger radiator or even V Mount setup, heat tape, bigger intercooler and other small goodies can help solve the heating issues. Forums help. 6) Back to Oil. The rotary engine consumes much more oil than a normal Piston engine, due to the OMP and also being as hot as the sun when running. Check the oil level regularly. 7) Install an AFR gauge(Air Fuel Ratio). Any engine that leans out(less fuel:more air) tends to break or even blow up. Rotaries are no exception, yet they are much more fragile. Take it to your local tuner if something doesnt look right. 8) POWER. Turbos are a great way to make the Rotary much more powerful, but in return you will need MUCH bigger injectors and a massive fuel pump to make high HP numbers. Also would need a good ECU, like Haltech or Apexi Power FC. The Power FC has been a personal favorite of mine. 9) Adding onto Power, PORTING. Porting is essentially adding bigger, badder camshafts to a piston engine. There are Stock ports(OEM), Streetport, Bridgeport and Peripheral Port. Stock ports are good but are limited to the amount of air the motor can flow. Streetport adds more air and allows better flow and can sometimes be used with the stock ECU, longevity remains somewhat the same. THE ALLMIGHTY BRIDGEPORT. Bridgeport is what gives the Rotary the common BRAPBRAPBRAP exhaust note at idle. Great power, spools turbos instantly, sounds incredible, but... Longevity drops big time and fuel economy drops severly. The motor will not last as long. P-Port(peripheral port) is usually strictly for racing as it gets terrible mpg and has a very unsteady idle. But makes amazing power. 10) Last but not least, have fun with it. Whether you have a Rotary, 2JZ, RB... *cough* LS *cough*, it's your car and YOU should have fun with it. She does require more maintenance than the average car but you'll get to know every little thing about it. If you take care of your rotary powered car, itll last you a long time. Happy Brapping! P.S. If anyone wants to correct me or add onto this list, please do. I'm not 100% correct and everyone has their different ways of going about how they should fix or work on their cars. Thanks!! Edit: Only use synthetic oil if you have removed the factory OMP. Carbon Build up from Synthetic oil in the combustion chamber of a rotary will kill it really fast. Either remove the OMP entirely and just premix or use a non-synthetic oil if you plan on keeping your OMP.

[@joshuaszeto]

you forgot about adopting religion so you would have a deity to pray to for some semblance of reliability

[@tontonpacute]

simple guide....this ain't it my guy

[@byrnespeed]

Former FC owner here. Everything you said is true. May I add to never put cheap gas in the list. Alway buy supreme 94 octane.

[@FiveCurmudgeon9]

I dont own or have never owned a rotary car, but I think its a wise decision to let the car warm up before you drive

[@adlawd3297]

Not a bad list! Point 3 though - really don't have to premix if you have a functioning OMP. Just doing more harm than good and wasting money on premix. Just have to check that the hardlines of the OMP are in good condition. And point 7 - AFR gauge is pretty much useless. If your car is tuned properly then your AFRs should be fine. If you lean out and you notice it on your gauge, it's too late and the damage is done. I'd place the importance on a tune by a reputable tuner.

[@KenBober]

FB= financial buy, FC= financial crisis, FD= financial disaster. I currently have a 88 rx7 s4.

[@eddieotero2726]

That's pretty funny... I've had a few... My favorite was my 1st gen

[@Integer_Overload]

I've had my S4 FC for about 10 months now and I totally agree

[@gregorygregory6347]

Financial burden ?

[@Rayzaa101]

I had a 1982 GS and it ran like a top, never had a issue...... And I didn't pre mix. Never knew it was a thing. Changed the oil every 3k. I loved that car and the rotary engine.... So smooth, but it was small and I needed more room. Wish I still had it.

[@gregorygregory6347]

@@Rayzaa101 I like the FB. never been into the FCs though. My current is an FD.

[@ChutneyInc.]

It's definitely like having a girlfriend or a "VERY" stay at home wife... BUT SHE A 10 THO!

[@hugoholmstrom6127]

CHUTNEY 2020 couldnt have Said it better myself

[@zacc988]

this is the best explanation

[@ChutneyInc.]

@@user3161 but who said sumthin wuz wrong withit :)?

[@zeke2095]

CHUTNEY 2020 nothing wrong with stay at home wives

[@ChutneyInc.]

@@zeke2095 agreed. But 2 can be expensive.

[@evenaks]

the FD has the best looking stock body ever, dont @ me

[@wanganweeaboo]

ah, i see that you’re a man of culture as well.

[@nikki5399]

Doubt many people are going to argue with that. They’re just extremely expensive

[@Fadz-zg6bt]

Na fanboy FC's are

[@roguevisionzz9302]

Nikki Fc Fanboys will be here soon😂

[@Kev27RS]

@@Fadz-zg6bt No, not at all!

[@robochoa7387]

An fd rx7 is my dream car. It’s what got me into cars in the first place. It has everything you want; the looks, the sound, the personality, and the speed.

[@GeekyNerd54]

"is there something that sounds like an rx-7 that isnt an rx-7" an rx-8

[@kn0bster]

that car is cool but isn't as beautiful as the rx-7

[@jacobgriffin8285]

what about AN AREOVETTE

[@ryansaraf9074]

Bruh thats just a ford

[@theun-knownmusician5468]

Nope that’s a 4 rotor

[@mopar_randy4952]

An RX3

[@ijs537]

It may be broken, but it's unique

[@brandongao3675]

If it's broken, it's unique

[@jamescollins4178]

Shit had me dying when he said that

[@grandtorino7709]

That’s where LS swaps come in handy

[@jamescollins4178]

@@grandtorino7709 see I'm a purist lol so I'd let it sit in the garage untill the rebuild .. again.. lol

[@grandtorino7709]

James Collins well I love JDM but I’m a muscle guy at heart so I have no problem LS swapping anything at all. Power to the purists tho, it takes patience and passion.

[@RxPii]

Rotary engine: -no torque -bad mpg -unrealiable -oil slurper 9000 But we still love them anyways

[@111rr5]

JDM er forgot expensive repairs

[@RxPii]

@@111rr5 and also apex seal terminator

[@RxPii]

And also revving the engine as high as you can because the sky is the limit

[@mosesmay]

Don’t know why everyone says no torque my rx7 500hp and 570nm of torque it comes in late compared to a lot of piston engines though

[@superrad1659]

might be mistaken so don't cut my tongue out lol but i THINK Dahm said he had more torque out of his current wankel build(sorry cant remember if its a 2 or 3rotor rn) than the stock Ls from the rotary-vette...

[@BradfordTspencer]

I used to own a 92 fd, one of my biggest regrets in life is letting that car go. Your review is spot on, down to the apex seal I busted, one school night in 2003, going 158 down an empty road against no one. God damn....

[@00trawfful98]

You know what I’m 13 and my dad has had a RX-7 for as long as I can remember my mom said he had it before I was born but I only seen him drive it like 3 times in my whole life and all the other times he was with his friends in the garage working on it

[@CainSuzuko]

Accurate.

[@rat8926]

My dad has one to but its flawless

[@veedee4860]

Sounds about right, kinda like the rest of us. 🤣🍻

[@self-madejacobo8281]

sounds about right .

[@ucefkh]

Your hole life?

[@Salsa_]

Rumor has it if you BRAAAHP STUSTUSTU three times in a row, Rob Dahm, the daddy dorito himself, shall appear before you and grant you three wishes

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂

[@omermagen824]

One wish for every apex seal

[@xTheNameisEthan]

i believe its actually Rob Dahm, Mad Mike, and the Vargas brothers that all appear and take you to Rotary heaven

[@derekhansen6652]

Wish for 3 complete 26b's and hope they each last longer than a month.

[@ViralVids4Lif]

I wish to hear that wild thornberrys impression again... 0:23

[@lhgt1324]

I will rather swap a corvette with a 13b-rew than a rx7 with a ls

[@analia0916]

How disrespectful

[@bentracy7463]

Dahm...

[@pewpewleel05]

Rob dahm is doing that for ls fest check him out

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@analia0916 what wrong with interracial love? Come on it's 2019.

[@analia0916]

PAKTRA PRODUCTIONS that’s not irrational love that’s just me coming up to you and spiting you in the face and walking away and act like nothing happened Is so stupid like keep the engine in the 13b In the rx7 and keep the Ls in the vettes they work great with each other

[@readysetnogo]

I imported a '95 rhd FD about a year ago and it's such a wild car. It's my dream car and has been my whole childhood. The feeling when I walk out doing something unrelated and see it sitting in my garage is so surreal still. Whether I'm driving it or working on it, it's an amazing car.

[@willadams5758]

I just bought an 82. My first car was a 79 and I bought it in the late 90s, blew the engine because I was an idiot in a small town and NOBODY knew about the rotaries. I love this thing. In one day I had 3 strangers ask me about her.

[@snoopysmx5257]

Almost every car dude I've met young and old has some kinda love for rx7s I'll never part with my 94 FD

[@mracidman2536]

you will one day

[@snoopysmx5257]

@@mracidman2536 yeah when I die lol

[@gregorygregory6347]

For years I'd always see FDs in passing and couldn't figure out where the door handle was!

[@Gallxn]

Still got it?

[@Wabeeninc]

You have successfully summoned Rob Dahm himself if he does not appear then he does not approve Let's not forget the Rx7 fb was in Group B

[@mattsangg02]

And group c

[@lancethony3970]

"Mad mike whiddet"

[@0hjaa3.06]

But not in group A

[@rucarnuts13]

0hjaa 3.0 - They did run in Group A rallying for a short period in 1981-1983.

[@The0Advent]

Dude the first gen is so forgetten and unloved for little to no reason. it was amazing for its time.

[@jbyrd4818]

Got my '94 FD about a month ago. Finally having my dream car for 20 years was a very proud moment that I will never forget. Keep up the good work. Loved the video.

[@icheeseit_3050]

How is it ??

[@jbyrd4818]

It’s treating me well because I treat it well.

[@icheeseit_3050]

J Byrd have you had to spend crazy amounts of money? I’m looking at an FD but I’m not mechanically inclined, does it matter ?

[@jbyrd4818]

Honestly, with them being so old, it all depends on how well the last owner took care of it. You do have to face the facts that it’s an old car and you’re going to have to put more money into it than a newer car. I personally haven’t had anything go wrong with the car. All of my money has been spent towards it because I want it to, not because of any problems. And I’ve had it for about a year and a half.

[@icheeseit_3050]

J Byrd did you buy yours from a dealership? I’m thinking finance would be better than buying it on one go?

[@DGCExotics]

Rx7 is simply the greatest car ever made In my opinion

[@slurpingbeans]

What about "So you want a 240z"? we can get some past experiences with the car that you've had

[@skylinefever]

That sounds interesting. Also it might need to include the 260Z, as it was like a 240Z that was nerfed by smog devices.

[@nicksheen]

That sounds interesting. Also it might need to include the 280Z, as it was like a 260Z that was nerfed by crash bumpers.

[@interceptingfist5682]

Expect lots of cracked dashes, half assed projects with lots of issues for high price. . . . Because drift tax yo!

[@skylinefever]

@@nicksheen The 280Z had another problem. It had EFI, but very limited diagnostics. I think the 1981 280ZX gained the system where you unfold a paper clip to get an error code. The 280ZX turbo had no water cooled bearings, so it is importatnt to idle before shutdown.

[@cba360]

My 2yr old daughter opened the notifications and sat watching. She may have been the first view 😂

[@gusparra4037]

Chris K bro I was literally looking at one at offer up as soon as I typed it the notification literally popped up

[@gusparra4037]

I was like tf who knows Im barely looking at one

[@FitmentIndustries]

Ayeee!! That's super dope! Tell her we said thank you! 🙌

[@Tuxcz]

RX7 FD has been my dream car for the last 18 or so years. At the time I knew nothing about it's engine, I just really liked how it looks. I always wanted one. But you either have to have a lot of money to spend on a car or learn everything about it. So year ago I had an opportunity to buy an FC and I absolutely love the uniqueness. It's not just a car. It's something else. So in a year I learned a ton about FC checking and repairing it and I think I might be able to restore it in the next year or two to it's almost original state. And when I'll have the money, free space and when the opportunity comes, I am going to buy an FD. And it's getting closer and closer. I would never think it'd be possible but dreams come true if you come towards them.

[@serenity5892]

Thank you for this inspiring comment :D

[@calebyoung1018]

how's the build coming along? The FC is a dream car for me!

[@tiredhero]

fell in love with the fd then saw a fc3s and then realised love at first site... yea to me the fc is the best.. i love them never, had any problems other than rust repair because of being a barn find sat for 14 years and still runs, rx7 community is insane

[@gawrguraenthusiast5675]

Is that your fc in ur pfp?

[@RxPii]

So you want a MR2

[@fyfeierockerzuu]

*takes foot off accelerator round a corner and dies*

[@o8582]

1st gen please

[@abonacci8795]

...snap oversteers into fucking outer space

[@vizualmrs]

@@fyfeierockerzuu 2nd gen.. notorious. 3rd gen... Best track car you can buy

[@fyfeierockerzuu]

fed Z until you talk ur foot off the accelerator

[@EchoSigma6]

The 13b is a love and hate thing. Like having the perfect hot girl friend with body odor.

[@ckool77]

😂😂😂

[@McGWilliums]

More like a hot girl friend with tourettes who constantly goes mental at random times

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂

[@nightreyn3603]

I wouldn't say body odor I would say more like hot gf whose also a little fucking insane and carzy

[@corona_beforecorona]

Hot girlfriend with body odor and some messed up teeth. She's, also broke and has an elementary school education.

[@imbatman8954]

I never forget one of my closest friends telling me that his rotary is essentially a poker machine but he wouldn't trade it for the world. Both him and his GF drive one. Needless to say I drove it once, amazing. Also don't get me started on Han's Rx-7. God Damn.

[@benjaminraes7836]

If u don't abuse it its a really good car: just warm it up before revving, keeping it in a garage, doing a good and regular maintenance

[@zacharylindahl]

I always click on RX-7 videos, nice one going to check out the rest of the channel. If you're not a mechanic, owning an RX-7 will make you a mechanic

[@andrecreer570]

POP UP POP UP POP UP UP AND DOWN HEAD LIGHTS !!!

[@mitch14311]

a fellow man of culture i see

[@currybomber1732]

Huzzah! a man of quality!

[@laynebrantley5158]

Pop up and down headlights yuh

[@aretard7995]

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[@jaybird500]

The Rx7 is like your average girlfriend... Sweet and expensive!

[@GlassTopRX7]

No it's like a high maintenance former Olympic athlete with super model looks that will never fade.

[@frenchbanditi5971]

And loud 😏

[@GlassTopRX7]

@@frenchbanditi5971 and it will bitch a lot if you don't treat them right.

[@jonathansmith1754]

@@GlassTopRX7 That is the best analogy I've ever heard. Well done bud. I have two FD's....does that make me really lucky or really stupid?

[@arnbloodbound3650]

@@jonathansmith1754 it makes you a cheater.

[@rabitec.]

I just started my apprenticeship and when I eventually gathered enough money to buy one I'll definitely do it.

[@MazdaGigante]

As an rx7 owner for 17 years this video had me cracking up! Good job! lol

[@markmcconnell5911]

An FD has always been my dream car. I'm going to get one eventually

[@Rezbionic]

@@markmcconnell5911 update? Did you get one yet

[@fathernitroz9619]

So you want to be pressured into ls swapping your unreliable dorito boi

[@FitmentIndustries]

😂

[@eyoboyeegaming1187]

It’s Yvngbobby imagine you're at a car meet... you are chilling with the Speed3 and Miata boys showing off your FC teasing each other. Then a guy with a backwards hat and light up sunglasses blasting YMW Melly - "Murder on my mind" pulls up with his RX-7 shell his daddy bought him that sounds like a corvette. That's the swap bois.

[@theFORZA66]

2jz swap rx7 best swap

[@iwearaxo7721]

Boi why would you take the rotary out of an rx7. Ruins the whole rx7 vibe and you look/ sound like a dickhead

[@luukvanoijen7082]

@@iwearaxo7721 what if you want a more reliable experience? Not saying you should swap it, but i can see why others would do it

[@daemyondubrey4268]

It's an amazing car to own. Hands down one of the best choices I made. I've literally have every problem but motor issues.

[@markb1935]

I'm a series 8 RX7 RS owner and I learnt the hard way that I should stop caring about fuel efficiency and reliability by changing gears too early and ruining my engine. :-(

[@milo631]

Man the RX-7 has a vibe that everyone can connect with

[@syclone]

except americans that make LS swaps...

[@milo631]

@@syclone We all have different tastes plus do you blame them that rotary engine does have it's moments

[@syclone]

@@milo631 1) dont take it personally 2) one must have shit taste to destroy an rx7 tbh, imagine an iconic mustang with a non-muscle engine

[@milo631]

@@syclone True, can't argue with that and I guess I am taking it a bit too personal

[@streetport13b]

Owned 5 rx7s never had any problems. All of them wear daily drivers, two were modified, and gas was okay not terrible. What many have come to find out where the years was the lack of knowledge from people who own them. It's more of a human error than mechanical error. I've seen the inline 6 and 8 cylinders break many times over as well

[@Kev27RS]

Every engine has its own problems and breaks from time to time... The rotary just is a different kind of engine and is a pain in the ass to keep running properly! It needs the proper "know-how"! That's it! 👍

[@Reply_if_you_gay]

Shit no wonder my car keeps breaking down. I drive a 1 cylinder car and I can never find any other things shaped like a cylinder to replace it if it ever goes out

[@Easy_Reef]

RX-7 ownere here: First off, pretty good video, nothing false was said really. Most people just don't know what they are talking about when it comes to rotary reliability. The three major rules to follow to have a healthy rotary are: 1: Good fuel only. 2: Check your oil everytime you take your car out and premix, these things are DESIGNED to burn oil and the premix just adds a layer of protection. I just carry a quart of oil in my car at all times. 3: Monitor your coolant temperature to avoid blowing a coolant seal, the stock gauges suck so just buy an aftermarket one. If you want to mod the car start with cooling mods and a water temp and boost gauge. Also, just a little tip for any FD owners: If you want to mod either exhaust, intake or intercooler , don't do more than 2 of those 3 mods before getting a tune or you will overboost and blow your motor.

[@FitmentIndustries]

We would be honored to have you RX-7 in our gallery someday if you have the time! 🙏🏼 www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@el_peluca_]

I own rx7 more than a year ago, but I have never been able to drive it. Despite that, I love it

[@tempestpotato74]

U bought a broken rx7 ?

[@el_peluca_]

​@@tempestpotato74 yes :( I'm trying to swap my FC to a 13B-REW engine

[@ShootingCars]

Thanks for the credit for using my footage! Great video!!

[@jaymunoz6241]

So you want a 240sx nexts

[@fernandoparra3142]

Jay Munoz i commented the same thing ,

[@iEdBeezy]

True

[@0hjaa3.06]

More like: So you want a 240

[@stevenknab4709]

The real 240 is Swedish

[@wm93605]

This is why Im lucky enough to have the best of both worlds. I have always, since I was a little kid wanted a RX7 but was never ready for it. Grinded out some tough years with crappy cars, Tiburons, golfs, couple trucks, my rusted swiss cheese Z31 300zx first car lol learning mods, trial and error days. Bought myself a 3rd gen 89 Iroc, fully built 355, LS swap in the works, my track car. When the time was right I finally picked up my first RX7, completely stock 88 FC and man, what a car, that jdm interior smell, the feel of it, sound, I dont care how unreliable, or slow it may be. It gives me some of the best moments and happiness Ive ever had in a car! Now to have both a v8 thrash hill billy of a car, and my sunday rotary, theres no beating it!

[@alexcheung658]

This is like getting a tattoo and researching if they hurt

[@thorcain1555]

Never had reliability problems, 180+km and never been opened. Only have problems when people don’t know what they’re doing.

[@darknautic3645]

Apex seals need to be replaced every 50k miles and requires engine tare down...what are you saying?

[@Born_Stellar]

Assuming you mean 180k and not just 180kms. And not true a well taken care of 13b can go to 100k miles before rebuild, especially the older ones(I can't remember exactly why right now but there is a reason the older ones, 88 and older last longer.) also 50k miles is 80k kms and is about the low end of the standard interval for rebuild if you don't want to eat your seals. doesn't necessarily need it though. Most rx7s for sale in japan are at about 100-120k kms on first build because its not worth it for them to rebuild it at that point.

[@EnzedDev]

@@darknautic3645 no they dont dick weed, ive had one for 120xxxks and its still got perfect compression lmao

[@thorcain1555]

Necrodead uh ya, I have an 84 gsl-se 1.3b and they’re relatively cheap to rebuild. Mines minty and still has great power and is an unopened engine, destroyed the rear diff in fact doing clutch drops on slicks.

[@d.r.5404]

you definitely need to know how the rotary works before buying. also finding out what mods everyone is doing (rx7/rx8club, etc) and what things are weak on the car from the factory is really beneficial. i'd say premixing isn't so bad but that's because i'm used to seeing my dad premixing gas for our 2 stroke dirt bikes when i was younger. and just remember that the consequences for mistakes or mistreatment won't be as forgiving as a piston engine. tbh my 94 fd has taught me a lot mostly because it forced me to take initiative and look things up (usually because an issue comes up since it is 25 year old now). most importantly. i would say HAVE A PLAN AND KNOW WHAT YOU WANT or else you'll spend a lot of money very quickly. cool vid tho!

[@SuperCuttysark]

I have an FD its a love hate relationship. When I bought it I didn't know a rotary existed I just wanted the body. 7 years later its a never ending build. Everything stock needs to be replaced for it to be any kind of reliable and make power and I mean EVERYTHING down to the harness. Parts are expensive and reliable honest shops are hard to come by too.

[@kadeneck5486]

“So you want to own any vehicle, let me tell you why your wrong for choosing that.”

[@SneakerBrainz]

Do a “So you want a Honda Civic “

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

They're fantastic! Slow, reliable, cheap parts and maintenance... But that fucking internal ignition coil on the old TEC distributors...

[@SneakerBrainz]

James Haulenbeek I was talking more bout the k20 and k24 si , only ones I really like and the em1

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

@@SneakerBrainz still slow and reliable, with slightly more expensive parts. If they're gonna talk about it though, it wouldn't make any sense to talk about 2-3 specific models without talking about what predated them. And considering the long history of the civic, it would be either a long video, or Alex would be talking insanely fast.

[@eyoboyeegaming1187]

Or a CRX!

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

Yeah, civics are slow. I'm not bashing (except for EM2's - garbage). My '91 sedan is my favorite, and it's very slow. And before you come back with "but the new Type R" or "my buddies supercharged"... civics are slow. Anyone who knows them, knows that. However, they're fun as hell to drive, and cheap as hell to boost - which makes them fast.

[@mikethelegend1101]

FC is the best generation of RX7's don't @ me

[@1klikesfrombots436]

Nah FB is...

[@ryanbrown803]

Where my FC gang at?

[@valtteri315]

fc is just so beatifull... fb is cool but fc still wins my heart

[@SoI_Badguy]

FD looks the best

[@Kev27RS]

@@1klikesfrombots436 FB? Not at all... Just because it's the first gen. doesn't mean it's the best...

[@Cryptic78]

Thanks for the shout-out @Fitment Industries / @Alex.

[@Jawslehoff]

Not gonna lie, 0:34 gave me an eargasm >o< I had the chance to drive a modified, 350 whp FD in Japan last month (Fun2Drive guided tour of Hakone's mountain passes, I highly recommend them, best day of my car enthusiast life), and I just fell instantly in love with that car when I started driving it. The car sang in the most beautiful voice I've ever heard, the handling felt incredible in the corners, like if the car was rotating around the driver's seat, and the acceleration is so good >o< Guess what is my new dream car lol, I'm gonna need to start saving money

[@DodgeStealthRtTTInMetallicSand]

So you want an awd over complicated electrical rats nest Aka 3000gt

[@skylinefever]

So you want a plastic interior that is more crack-prone than other cars in its price range

[@DodgeStealthRtTTInMetallicSand]

@@skylinefever acchtttuuaallyyyy its vinyl and it cracks even easier than you think

[@SnowieSupra]

This is as good as Up To Speed imo. Supra next!!

[@currybomber1732]

nothing will ever come close to matching the energy, positive vibes and useful facts that radiate from up to speed and James Pumphreys presence.

[@Pacemaker_fgc]

This is better than Up to Speed

[@currybomber1732]

@@Pacemaker_fgc false

[@shona5512]

@@currybomber1732 I used to really look forward to Up To Speed each week but the constant shouting and "LIGHTNING, LIGHTNING, LIGHTNING" has gotten too much. And don't even get me started on the _college lecture Jake_ skit and the "moa powa babay" & #hrsprs shit. Those jokes have really ran their course.

[@jamieryan8328]

@@currybomber1732 truth, Pumphreys is funny as hell, but these are still enjoyable as well. Different kind of humor.

[@amideadyet268]

My dad told me this story about a kid he knew growing up who bought an FD the first year they came out (Which is crazy considering my dad grew up in a farming community in _Canada.)_ The kid ended up hitting a ditch with it and went and traded what was left of it for a Mustang. He still scoffs at that to this day and this is my dad, Mr. Mustang 350. These cars are timeless and I'm kicking around buying an FC right now.

[@adamm5396]

ive watched this video 12 times in my long life consisting 18 years and i have only one utterance in my heart "I WILL HAVE IT AT ALL COSTS"

[@FitmentIndustries]

👏👏👏 Lets get it! -Edgar

[@theonlym12]

Yea, you hit the high points. Seems obvious but most people don't consider any of that stuff before buying one. People get too locked up into the novelty of it and don't level with the reality of owning one

[@superrad1659]

YUP! My buddy is exhibit-A. lol

[@majesticcaveman]

The reality of owning one is pretty great. I've had an FC for a couple of months and it's just a blast to throw around

[@theonlym12]

@@majesticcaveman im referring to the FD. the FB and FC are pretty manageable.

[@Kevin-vg4hu]

People want to own one but are afraid most of the time

[@ayeyuh]

Yeah, I definitely plan to get one in the near future. Of course, I'm going to have to learn a lot about how to maintain it but I am willing to put up with it for this beauty of a car.

[@renehoyvik]

RX7/8 cars are "unreliable" require a lot of maintenance, expensive and a hole bunch of other negative things.... But they provide smiles/galon that no other car can.

[@jollypasquale]

Literally watching this in my garage with the phone propped up on the top of my 93 Montego blue that hasn’t run in eight years. Brand new motor, fuel system and all that. Have to redo the wiring harness. This all happened right before my first child was born. RX-7 money has been nonexistent for a while. But it will run again. Oh yes, it will run again.

[@FitmentIndustries]

Please! Get it going 🙌🏽🤝 -Edgar

[@osaldana8023]

Mine lasted 140k before rebuild.

[@FitmentIndustries]

DAMN!

[@megahornet]

What sorcery did you use?

[@jameshaulenbeek5931]

140 kilometers?

[@Karma28217]

Same. My turbo ii started losing a bit of power around 120k miles but was still plenty quick. Premixing, a good tune, proper modification, and regular maintenance go a long way.

[@tvbuu]

@@jameshaulenbeek5931 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@arrivendrive6831]

I own a fd. The key is a good rotary engine builder, quality mods,cooling ,good maintenance and a great tuner. I am at 425 rwhp for 4 years no issues. Oops forgot one premix!!! Brap on rotards

[@yourearidiculouslunatic8435]

Owning an RX-7 is a constant stranger asking how much would you sell it for game.... I get notes under my wiper blades asking about a price with a phone number everytime I drive it.

[@Snow101Bunny]

Subscribed and love the video. Bought my first car at 16 and it was a 85 rx7 even was working at a shop but never heard of a rotary engine. Got home paid for my self called my father up and was so excited. He called me an idiot and said it was trouble I said why wtf he said it has a rotary and let me tell you it was a very long summer of learning but so soo worth it. But older now and that car has been gone for some time as i was young and moved everywhere over the country with an ex (stupid I know) but now I am working and saving towards a 93 fd rx7. I work 7 days on 7 days off and let me tell you the days off are going to be longer then 16 hour days haha. If your in it for the feel and you put real effort and realize you may be choosing on parts rather then eating like a king or queen till next pay day and want to take pride in something you built your way for you hats off in my books it's worth it and when it's all done and over the feeling you have of accomplishment will definitely out way those many days of noodles for dinner😜

[@miltongimenez45]

I'm simple, I see RX7 I click play 😍

[@FitmentIndustries]

My guy 🤘

[@karkosgiehex]

Once upon a time, I had an 89 GTU. My dad said very specifically that it sounded like driving a 170 hp blender, but he took highway off ramps at fifty in second gear and you know what? The grins on his face were ear to ear. I, however, crashed it into a post, airborne off of a speed bump. Sideways. Damn I miss that car. It was like the finicky crazy girlfriend that was great in bed and terrifying when waking up.

[@walteroshinsky2132]

I owned a 1985 Red RX-7 and it had a five coat fully detailed wax job buffed to a mirror finish. I never washed it the entire time I owned it. I only drove it a cloudless pure blue sky days (no chemtrails back then). It was always garaged and covered with a special soft custom cover, I never put more than 1 thousand miles per year. I never rolled down the windows and never smoked, ate or drank anything in it. I changed the engine oil every spring before taking it out. It looked and smelled like a brand new car only better. No a single scratch or dent of any kind. I sold it in 1995 for $2000 more than I paid for it so my wife could get her bathroom redone.

[@Realkilla_Pe]

To me, the best part of own an RX7 is : "Everybody will always be asking why you're buying so much oil"

[@bentracy7463]

Nice to see our suggestions are taken in :). I'm an SA owner (the gen before the FB) and it's always awesome to see some more rotary content. Great vid, keep it up. Oh wait, did I mention that it's a DD....

[@benpearson1825]

Over a year into FD ownership and have loved every day of it. Maintaining it while at uni is hard tho :/

[@Powerhauz]

"You're going to be tearing into more than your buddy with a WRX" I don't know. I mean, they seem to be tearing into theirs a fair bit too. The way you drive a rotary would have an EJ shaking it's rods. You could have said Civic or Prius and I would have believed you. Loved the video. Good work here

[@FitmentIndustries]

Thanks for the support! Glad to hear that you enjoy the video!

[@ToddKneib]

The RX-7 did not start with the FB, it started with the SA (1979-1980), which was the first two letters of the chassis number (before we got VINs in the US).

[@loosecannon9301]

Chassis number SA22C xxxx

[@hl3369]

To me the rx7 is the best looking car ever comes out of Japan.

[@BoonTheGoon.]

Waiting for that “So You Want a R32” video since I just picked mine up last weekend and loving it

[@gregorygregory6347]

Got my FD out of the shop this week. Had 4 compliments between the shop and the storage. I love my RX-7!

[@lombardo141]

It was a choice between a stock 1993 rx7 and a 99 3000vr4. I had to choose the 3000gt because of that engine. Vr4 has its issues but at least it’s a conventional engine. But this you may actually have to marry a mechanic that knows how to work this engine.

[@greggvarnadore6012]

Love my FC even though it just sits in my shed and isnt running but that's ok with me, I'll never sell it.

[@MRXSCOTT24]

I have an 87 Rx-7 and the sound to me really... sounds like a barrel of angry bees. lol

[@skylergilliland6311]

Got a FC myself, and it's been a strong love-hate but more love than hate. I got super lucky & traded a pew-stick for mine. Had less than 150k miles, running and driving, and I still daily it every now and again. No matter how frustrating it can be working on, as soon as I hop in and drive it I fall in love again with a big grin even if it's N/A 😍

[@FitmentIndustries]

Nothing wrong with that! You should upload some pictures of your FC to our gallery sometime! www.fitmentindustries.com/add-wheel-offset

[@xavierarenas142]

My rx7 has only 50,000 miles but with proper maintenance and care she drives like a dream.

[@fatherx1994]

This is wonderful video, i still want to get a FC for my car collection but make a plain FC into a sleeper

[@Born_Stellar]

3 rotors drop right in to FC chassis!

[@Karma-wr3jp]

I have 3 they are a gift from God

[@1truzilla458]

I've had my FD RX7 since 2006, swapped it to a 20b in 2008. And coming 2019 26b compound superturbo setup.

[@Born_Stellar]

niiice! love the 3 rotor. 4 is a bit much for me but subbed to see it when its done!

[@1truzilla458]

Necrodead cool thanks, I'm finishing my RB30 buid in my Nissan Skyline R33 GTR Vspec right now, but soon after that I'm jumping back on my FD RX7.

[@camer140]

I keep coming back to this vid just for the intro to hear this dude impersonate an RX7. Puts a smile on my face

[@bromatter5930]

Only people who disagree about the Rx7 having the best sounding exhaust are the people who never seen or heard them

[@spyingbigfoot1181]

I always want an Rx7. Rotaries for life

[@LargoC]

Pistons will never sound better than a 20b and 26b specially a Na rotary . Goodluck with boosted rotary!

[@dylanoppeneer2354]

Lexus lfa

[@PACKERMAN2077]

Nothing says *_"Illegal Puerto Rican immigrant trying to keep a low profile while saving up dough to ship his family over to the states"_* than a hot candy orange widebody RX7 with *_HIS NAME_* tattooed on the side. Racing a cop doesn't help either. *EDIT:* _Excuse me former cop._

[@ninjamoto21]

0:05 my favorite part of the video lol

[@Mr.grubby]

Everything u need to know: is300

[@f86tune48]

Wrong channel

[@blakebolton4852]

TopFrag Anxiety lmao i was bouta say that too😂😂 donut media bud

[@mercpindi5522]

Lexus/Toyota is king in Japanese market Mercedes is king in german market And american make garbage cars haha

[@PeloMR2]

My FD is stock, which tends to impress people. Reliability has been ok, it's an old car so you need to give it love and care... and money. Lots of money. Those twin turbos are a pain but so fun when they are working correctly. Not one of the clips showing the cool sounds was of a non ported engine! A stock FD sounds pretty good with a catback ☺ see my channel!

[@RyosukeTakahashiRX7]

I don't this gets mentioned enough... but the rotary engine sound is absolutely amazing.

[@vitorxd12_81]

if you are going to buy a rx7 just for swapping, please, we beg, just buy a damn corvette or something

[@MidnightClubStillCancelledSoz]

I don’t care what you say..I love this rotary monster!

[@wakter96]

The video I've been waiting for my entire life!!!!!

[@obsidian00]

My first car was a 1988 Mazda RX-7 FC...arrest me red...dark tinted windows...5 speed...and my first love! I named her “Melissa” after my high school sweet heart. I still think about her every single day :-(

[@EvLSpectre]

Miata in the front and Taurus in the back....DAMMIT ALEX. I CANNOT UNSEE IT NOW

[@steveurkel3365]

Jordan its because the mx 5 NB is heavily influenced by the FD, also the taurus came after the RX7, so i guess it got influenced by the RX too

[@EvLSpectre]

@@steveurkel3365 What? The NB came after the RX7? And the Taurus? HOW IS THIS EVEN POSSIBLE?!!?!?

[@arevo8702]

Rx7=dream car

[@DuoScythes]

Did I miss the pitch forks and fire?, I was fixing my rx8 but I ready now to riot 🔱🔥🔥

[@bobeeir1416]

Rx8.. Do they make those for men?

[@DuoScythes]

@@bobeeir1416 not anymore, next one gonna be HCCI sky active

[@thesuppcollector]

I learned how to drive stick on my best friend's 83 rx7 that he let me borrow after blowing up my old chevy s10. My first (and only so far) turbo car was a modified cx7 (cooler than it sounds), I can't wait to own an rx7 and a ms3 or ms6 some day.

[@chimera1767]

I'm planning on getting a rx-7 for my 22 or 21 birthday because I want to experience more in-depth things about working on a car and modifying, rn I'm 17 and still learning with a gli jeta but I'm getting there.. yay