Fd rx7

[Jamil]

beautiful. i cant imagine what i would be thinking seeing this creep up on the freeway ahaha

[pitbulldrifter]

Not sure why all the sudden over the past couple of years people care so much about if 'certain' cars are being tracked or not.. especially on this forum where 'Stance' is more important than track..

Anyhow to answer your question, I haven't taken this car to track yet with current set up.. But I have been on track multiple times with my 8 and other cars.

theres lots of diffrent types of stance you have track stance. im glad you race. im just sick of seeing douche bags that build cars like your 7. drive around like there the biggest badass but are to chicken to do anything but a freeway pull

Again, contrary to what some of you think about tracking.. but its about becoming a better driver.. You could track any car and not just cars that looks like my RX7... And just because I have a car that looks like more a track car doesn't mean it has to be tracked. I personally think its more exciting going thru mountain drive than going around in circles around same track over and over. Problem I see is that people 'compensate' their lack of skill by building faster and faster cars on the track.. I rather drive a slow car and become a better driver... and sometimes its more fun passing people in a slower car

if your gonna have a car look like a race car then it should be raced or you need to be able to race otherwise its just a waste of money. i completely agree with the slow car part

[Herblenny]

im glad you race. im just sick of seeing douche bags that build cars like your 7. drive around like there the biggest badass but are to chicken to do anything but a freeway pull

I do not race nor do I consider myself as a racer. That being said, as a former competitive swimmer from young age and who swam for a university, I would laugh at people who said they are an Olympic swimmer just because they went to a Olympic size pool and swam across it. Just as some think they are a race car driver just because they went to one or two track days at a local race track or some famous track.

Point is, Tracks are just a safer place to push your car, test your car, and 'practice' your skills. Some also goes because they do SCCA time trials and want to learn the track better (specific track). But in reality, some of the roads I've been have been more challenging and uses what I build better than being on a track. I think you will realize this more as you experiment more with your car. Just because car looks certain way doesn't mean its useless on the street and its only purpose is on the track... If you really study some these track only cars/ race cars, you will see that most cars that does track days aren't made solely for track. Just because they have semi slicks and coil overs doesn't mean its set up correctly nor track worthy.

if your gonna have a car look like a race car then it should be raced or you need to be able to race otherwise its just a waste of money. i completely agree with the slow car part

My response to this is this.. There are way too many misconceptions these days with people who just follow the hype and says 'track' without really thinking about what they are talking about. At the end as I stated before, racing/track is mostly about the person and not the car. Also, those who thinks car like mine should only be tracked tends to miss the expenses that goes along with tracking a car to its limit. You will quickly realize that racing is expensive and reason why most people who tends to do it have good financial backing.

I like the aspect of building, testing, and spirit drive of my car. I consider my car to be street car primarily and will drive my car to a track to see what it will do (to a track I've been to and have tested my other cars). But my goal is not to become a race car driver.. as at my age, family status, job, financial status, etc, its far more difficult task for me to achieve.. and as of now automobile is just my hobby.

And finally, to those thinking about tracking and become a better driver.. Before you waste your time and money going to a track, make sure you know your basics and practice it safely on the road. I have seen some who don't know how to hold their steering wheel, heel toe, or how to take turns. Read up, practice a little, and refine your skills at the track. Otherwise, all the hype about track is just about thrashing your car and just to tell your friends that you went to one and how AWESOME it was..

[pitbulldrifter]

I do not race nor do I consider myself as a racer. That being said, as a former competitive swimmer from young age and who swam for a university, I would laugh at people who said they are an Olympic swimmer just because they went to a Olympic size pool and swam across it. Just as some think they are a race car driver just because they went to one or two track days at a local race track or some famous track.

Point is, Tracks are just a safer place to push your car, test your car, and 'practice' your skills. Some also goes because they do SCCA time trials and want to learn the track better (specific track). But in reality, some of the roads I've been have been more challenging and uses what I build better than being on a track. I think you will realize this more as you experiment more with your car. Just because car looks certain way doesn't mean its useless on the street and its only purpose is on the track... If you really study some these track only cars/ race cars, you will see that most cars that does track days aren't made solely for track. Just because they have semi slicks and coil overs doesn't mean its set up correctly nor track worthy.

im not sayin its only purpose is to be a track car. i think everything should be driven dedicating a car to just one thing isnt fun. basically all im saying is if you talk the talk you need to walk the walk or if your car looks a certain way then the driver needs to back it up. you know what i mean?

My response to this is this.. There are way too many misconceptions these days with people who just follow the hype and says 'track' without really thinking about what they are talking about. At the end as I stated before, racing/track is mostly about the person and not the car. Also, those who thinks car like mine should only be tracked tends to miss the expenses that goes along with tracking a car to its limit. You will quickly realize that racing is expensive and reason why most people who tends to do it have good financial backing.

I like the aspect of building, testing, and spirit drive of my car. I consider my car to be street car primarily and will drive my car to a track to see what it will do (to a track I've been to and have tested my other cars). But my goal is not to become a race car driver.. as at my age, family status, job, financial status, etc, its far more difficult task for me to achieve.. and as of now automobile is just my hobby.

like i said above i dont think a car should just be tracked. i know several drifters that make min wage and it dosnt keep them away. if you love doing it then (unless you dont have a job) you get your track time in.

[Herblenny]

im not sayin its only purpose is to be a track car. i think everything should be driven dedicating a car to just one thing isnt fun. basically all im saying is if you talk the talk you need to walk the walk or if your car looks a certain way then the driver needs to back it up. you know what i mean?

I think your logic seems quite flawed... or you misunderstand what it is to be an enthusiast. I know people who are very knowledgeable in mechanics of the car and inventors who build go fast parts. Their car look similar to mine and they never go to track. It doesn't mean, they are not to be respected because of that. I also know people who are fantastic track drivers and drive a sleeper or slow family go get'ers. Bottomline, I think this type of stereotype or thoughts are flawed.

like i said above i dont think a car should just be tracked. i know several drifters that make min wage and it dosnt keep them away. if you love doing it then (unless you dont have a job) you get your track time in.

LOL! You are now comparing drifters vs. serious track guys who's only goal is to go fast and beating time. Like I said before, I used to be a competitive swimmer.... but if I were to be compared to a diver, I would be offended. Just because both of us get in the water doesn't mean we are the same type of athlete.

I think you miss the whole point... My point of writing this is so people understand the term "track". Like I said, past 2-3 years, I hear more and more young guys throw this term saying, "Do you track this car? Man you need to track, dude!". Most of the time I hear that, I know their lack of understanding and lack of experience tracking... As NO experienced track person ever came up to me and asked me if I tracked my car... Most of track guys usually come up and we talk more shop and not if I tracked it or not... Just as I explained earlier.. track is to build your driving skills, building car is what we do to the car. I have 5 cars in my stable now and I'm about to build a 600+ RWHP sub 2700lb 3 rotor RX7. I could tell you that, I WILL NOT have the driving skills to drive that thing on a track to its full potential... and nor would 99.9% of the people on this forum. For me to take it on a track and say I took it to the track is just bogus. Hope you understand my point and understand the term,'track'.

[BeanBone]

I like it, no matter what you do with it.

[Herblenny]

I like it, no matter what you do with it.

Appreciate that!

[pitbulldrifter]

you clearly didn't get what i meant. im done trying to explain my self. you have a nice car there

[andybob]

haha your wife should learn to not to comment about something she has no idea about

I just want him to tell us why she is out of the kitchen..

In all seriousness, nice car OP. I can appreciate all the work put into this.

[Herblenny]

you clearly didn't get what i meant. im done trying to explain my self. you have a nice car there

Josh, its not the fact that I don't understand what you meant... its more so you seem to not quite understand what I've posted here. Your last attempt to make me understand you went back and forth about tracking and not tracking and started to compare someone who drift around parking lots to someone who goes around racing tracks for time. Two things are quite different in terms of purpose and cost.

Only reason I'm picking on you is because you asked if I race my car.. then made a specific comment to if I don't track the car. And now I'm understanding fully that you fit the norm of those who asked me at different events I goto etc. I suggest that you yourself evaluate what it means to track. I see that you are 19?? Please sign up for a local HPDE through NASA or other organizations. I think you will get a better idea and also see who actually comes out to these events. Also, go talk to those who own Lambos, Ferraris, and etc... I have met up with few yesterday and most of those guys don't track their cars but they might have a car they could track with. As most of exotic owners tends to have more than single cars.. I think you will gain new perspective about people and new respect when you start to meet those outside of your normal surrounding. Its part of life and becoming more mature.... as I'm double your age and I certainly learned a lot as I've met more people in my life. Good luck!

[WhiteStripes]

Love it man. FD's are the tits.

[Herblenny]

In all seriousness, nice car OP. I can appreciate all the work put into this.

Thank you! I've been into rotaries since 1997 and seriously into FD RX7s since 99. I've owned quite a few sports cars but RX7 has become my passion... I had owned over 14 of them and can't think of owning anything else that I will become this passionate about. Once I get the next RX7 build, I'm putting this car back to how it was couple of years ago... cleaner line and more comfortable seats for weekend cruises and long trips..

This is how the car used to look about 2 years ago.. New look will be like this except no rear wing.

[parttimeprojectionist]

Well, just to justify my action.. Its not about the money... I have had multiple suspension set up (at least 4 strut/coilovers, at least 3 braces, 8 different wheels and tire sets ups), different engine turbo set up, different intake set ups, different cooling set ups (3 different radiators and 4 different IC set up), etc..

Bottom line, more than money, my valuable time has gone into this car. Unlike some, I have been building this car for past 7-8 years and tried different combination to achieve feel and drive ability to suit my liking. As I always tell people looking for my advice, I always ask them what their goal is.. If I were to build a track car, this car will NOT be how it is now... And also, to be a serious track person, more than likely, I would spend the time and money ME trying to be a better driver than worry about the car. I think this last bit is what most people don't quite understand.. tracking is NOT about the car but about the driver.

Regarding the Yoko sticker.. I am sponsored by them so I need to place it where most people will see it. And by testing multiple tires in the past and direct comparison between Michelin PS2 vs. Advan Sports, Advans gave much more grip and better feel of the car (same sizes and on same wheels).

And regarding your wife's comment, my wife already says that to me

for the record i COMPLETELY agree with you, i used to build track cars for a living and anyone in the know knows its all about being a better driver, and a lot of people just don't get that! if you don't get it just watch any spec e30 race. track time and tires is where all your money goes! i would never in mil take that car on a track... too nice. (Mr. Burroughs..you have gigantic balls for doin what you did sir, how do you sit down?) but a twisty back road yessir! anyways good luck on your quest for the perfect feel for that chassis sounds like you've narrowed it down.

I just want him to tell us why she is out of the kitchen..

In all seriousness, nice car OP. I can appreciate all the work put into this.

yea anyone married and into cars will appreciate that comment, glad you didn't take it the wrong way! all i can do is laugh when she says stupid shit...

[Herblenny]

for the record i COMPLETELY agree with you, i used to build track cars for a living and anyone in the know knows its all about being a better driver, and a lot of people just don't get that! if you don't get it just watch any spec e30 race. track time and tires is where all your money goes! i would never in mil take that car on a track... too nice. (Mr. Burroughs..you have gigantic balls for doin what you did sir, how do you sit down?) but a twisty back road yessir! anyways good luck on your quest for the perfect feel for that chassis sounds like you've narrowed it down.

Thanks for the agreement. And you are totally right about where the money goes. I think what some of these younger guys don't understand is that those who can blow $400-$600 a weekend on a track day are people with time to spare and have a decent job to support their hobby (and definitely those who don't have a family). And if you want to do out of town track days, you are now talking about additional $200-$500 for hotels and gas. And if you do this 2-3 times a month, that's some serious cash for most of us... and not alone time. At my current state, I'll be lucky if I get one open weekend days not alone full 2 day weekend. Bottomline, you youngins think you are going to do some serious tracking in the future, you better invest in your education now and try to land a good job that's going to pay you well to do so in the future.

yea anyone married and into cars will appreciate that comment, glad you didn't take it the wrong way! all i can do is laugh when she says stupid shit...

Stupid thing my wife says to me is regarding wheels... She sometimes sees these 90s styled design or chromed out wheels and says, "Ooooh, I like those!!! You should get it for your 7!". I just shake my head when she says that.

[TheSandeman]

Like the FD bc of the vert option. Great car OP


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