420whp RX-7 in the Canyons

VintageFD · 03-21-2016, 10:34 AM

Made a short video driving around some L.A canyons. The video does a great job illustrating how responsive the EFR 8374 turbo really is.

derryck · 03-22-2016, 07:02 AM

Nice, I loved my FD when it was running right. One of my favorite cars of all time despite the potential headaches they can provide. Having owned all of the JDM 'muscle cars' from that time period I can definitely say the FD had the most balance.

VintageFD · 03-22-2016, 10:19 AM

yup they have a different "rulebook" but once you get it working right and tuned safe to last, its totally unique experience. Unfortunately my DD E39 M5 has been much more of a headache vs my FD.

Eternal_SIR · 03-29-2016, 09:44 AM

gotta live the rotary. I had a FC TII and it was great. Had a few issues to start, but after a rebuilt, larger turbo, injectors, Microtech then thing ran like a beast. Would kill most cars on the street and the look on peoples face when they as me if its a porche... i'm like no, its just a 1987 RX7.

The Wind Breezes · 03-29-2016, 03:06 PM

lmao...all that power/weight and not even a HINT of countersteer until you go to exit that one corner in second, and no decent rotation on power whatsoever. I would say you can MAYBE handle a NA FB in anger.

BMWFrenzy · 03-29-2016, 11:34 PM

nice!

SDH · 03-30-2016, 12:43 AM

Looks like the engine and gearbox mounts are at their limit under all that power, love the way you can see the shifter lifting up trying to break into the cabin under acceleration? Or is it just my imagination, who knows

VintageFD · 08-11-2016, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by The Wind Breezes

lmao...all that power/weight and not even a HINT of countersteer until you go to exit that one corner in second, and no decent rotation on power whatsoever. I would say you can MAYBE handle a NA FB in anger.

When your cars limits are high, its a bit irresponsible to be driving so hot you need to countersteer in a narrow canyon road with oncoming traffic dont ya think?

If you want to see me countersteer and "handle" my car you can watch this video.. Midway through until the end gets fun.

Did a one take with Matt, I basically live next to Angeles Crest so why not.

Rkilo · 08-11-2016, 11:26 PM

Nice video , sadly my fd is down right now.

M3_WC · 08-12-2016, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by VintageFD

Did a one take with Matt, I basically live next to Angeles Crest so why not.

Didn't realize this was the same RX7 from One Take. Car looks like a blast to drive.

radiantm3 · 08-12-2016, 03:01 PM

Sweet car. They seem like lots of fun to drive. My only experience in an FD is in Assetto Corsa.

The Wind Breezes · 08-14-2016, 11:07 PM

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Originally Posted by VintageFD

When your cars limits are high, its a bit irresponsible to be driving so hot you need to countersteer in a narrow canyon road with oncoming traffic dont ya think?

If you want to see me countersteer and "handle" my car you can watch this video.. Midway through until the end gets fun.

I dunno, I'm probably not the best person to ask about what is and isn't responsible driving.

Nice video, I guess maybe you can handle A NA RX8?

Your corner entry is bad, your kinetics are ok but need some work and you need to get the power primed a little earlier with that laggy ass turbo. You also need to get more comfortable smoothly riding the rear on its edge on exit, usually I'm waiting...waiting for you to maximize your rear grip then you ask for a little too much and it busts out.

9krpmrx8 · 08-14-2016, 11:12 PM

Nice FD man. That "One Take" was an enjoyable one as a rotary owner myself.

03-21-2016, 10:34 AM	#1
VintageFD New Member 13 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E39 M5 & Rx7 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: LA / DC iTrader: (0)	420whp RX-7 in the Canyons Made a short video driving around some L.A canyons. The video does a great job illustrating how responsive the EFR 8374 turbo really is. __________________ E39 M5 Dinan (sold) 1993 Rx-7 440whp+ track duty 2017 Alfa Romeo Quadrifoglio DD 1977 Trans Am Year One 383 stroker (for sale)
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derryck Captain 57 Rep 879 Posts Drives: 2009 335 Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Nice, I loved my FD when it was running right. One of my favorite cars of all time despite the potential headaches they can provide. Having owned all of the JDM 'muscle cars' from that time period I can definitely say the FD had the most balance.
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VintageFD New Member 13 Rep 16 Posts Drives: E39 M5 & Rx7 Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: LA / DC iTrader: (0)	yup they have a different "rulebook" but once you get it working right and tuned safe to last, its totally unique experience. Unfortunately my DD E39 M5 has been much more of a headache vs my FD.
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Eternal_SIR Private First Class 48 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2007 335I RWD Coupe Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Surrey, BC iTrader: (1)	gotta live the rotary. I had a FC TII and it was great. Had a few issues to start, but after a rebuilt, larger turbo, injectors, Microtech then thing ran like a beast. Would kill most cars on the street and the look on peoples face when they as me if its a porche... i'm like no, its just a 1987 RX7. __________________ 2007 335i E92 = Injen DCI, ER CP + Tial BOV, BMS OCC, BMS Cowel Filters, Borla Exhaust, Stoptech Sport Brake Kit, VRSF DP, VRSF 5" step IC, custom 25Row oil cooler, MHD Stg 1+ 91 V7.1
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The Wind Breezes Lieutenant Colonel 912 Rep 1,850 Posts Drives: 135i N55 DCT Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	lmao...all that power/weight and not even a HINT of countersteer until you go to exit that one corner in second, and no decent rotation on power whatsoever. I would say you can MAYBE handle a NA FB in anger.
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BMWFrenzy Enlisted Member 9 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2014 BMW 2 Series 228i Coupe Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	nice!
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SDH Captain 409 Rep 903 Posts Drives: . Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Looks like the engine and gearbox mounts are at their limit under all that power, love the way you can see the shifter lifting up trying to break into the cabin under acceleration? Or is it just my imagination, who knows
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Rkilo Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: Fd3s Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: San diego iTrader: (0)	Nice video , sadly my fd is down right now.
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radiantm3 Apex Everything! 976 Rep 4,378 Posts Drives: 2007 Honda S2000, 2017 GT350 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Cedar Park, TX iTrader: (6) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [9.35] 2014 BMW i3 [10.00]	Sweet car. They seem like lots of fun to drive. My only experience in an FD is in Assetto Corsa. __________________ 2011 E92 M3(Sold). 2007 Honda S2000 (Track Car). 2016 Cayman GT4 (Sold). 2017 Shelby GT350 (AKA Crowd Killer). My pet project: https://stickershift.com
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9krpmrx8 Clean is the new cool, keep it that way. 808 Rep 1,684 Posts Drives: 11' Alpine White 335i Sedan Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: San Antonio, Texas iTrader: (0)	Nice FD man. That "One Take" was an enjoyable one as a rotary owner myself. __________________ 2011 335i, FBO, N55+ Turbo, full E85, S55 intercooler, etc. 2015 X5 35i Xdrive
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