New to rotary from PNW

Firebrother · 12-31-2012, 03:18 AM

Been spending some time lurking through the forums for a while, tired of the new to the website banner so decided to make my first post. Of all of the rotary sites on the web this one is by far the most well put together and user friendly, major kudos to the creators and avid members.

Now to the car stuff. Just picked up an 82 rx7 a couple of months ago, guy I bought it from was a crook, and ton the first drive home it blew a hose and overheated.

towed it to a buddys and replaced the hose, that's when I noticed the water pump was leaking, so I replaced that, car was still running hot, fan clutch was shot, so I replaced that with a metal flex fan, loud but effective. Next on the list was a new clutch slave cylinder, at this point I'm waiting for the money to do a carb rebuild and a new clutch.

So far the car has been a lot of work, but it is one of the most fun to drive vehicles that I've ever had the joy of driving. Glad to be a new member.

RICE RACING · 12-31-2012, 03:39 AM

WELCOME!

Big difference here is there in NO pay to play RAPE vendors driven hype bullshit going on!
Just true enthusiasts who are A)capable B)have cars that run! C)Want to help you out, and not just make money off you!

Lots of smart people on here, remember its Quality and not Quantity that is important

GySgtFrank · 12-31-2012, 10:42 AM

Welcome. Don't get discouraged as so many do. There has been a lot of BS about rotaries spread around for years by people that don't want to learn anything new. They are a very fun car, but they are getting old and will require some TLC like any older hobby car. Especially when they were mistreated in their previous life by people that didn't perform proper maintenance.

banzaitoyota · 12-31-2012, 02:54 PM

Carefully research whose advice you follow

Firebrother · 12-31-2012, 03:50 PM

Thanks for all the support. I will admit I was pretty discouraged when it overheated on me the day I got it. But the more research I do, the more motivation I have to turn my car into something that none of my friends have. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could get me a link to a good diagram for rats nest removal on the 12a. All the links I've found are broken.

12-31-2012, 03:18 AM	#1
Firebrother The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	New to rotary from PNW Been spending some time lurking through the forums for a while, tired of the new to the website banner so decided to make my first post. Of all of the rotary sites on the web this one is by far the most well put together and user friendly, major kudos to the creators and avid members. Now to the car stuff. Just picked up an 82 rx7 a couple of months ago, guy I bought it from was a crook, and ton the first drive home it blew a hose and overheated. towed it to a buddys and replaced the hose, that's when I noticed the water pump was leaking, so I replaced that, car was still running hot, fan clutch was shot, so I replaced that with a metal flex fan, loud but effective. Next on the list was a new clutch slave cylinder, at this point I'm waiting for the money to do a carb rebuild and a new clutch. So far the car has been a lot of work, but it is one of the most fun to drive vehicles that I've ever had the joy of driving. Glad to be a new member.

12-31-2012, 03:39 AM	#2
RICE RACING Don Mega Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Utopia Posts: 1,688 Rep Power: 18	WELCOME! Big difference here is there in NO pay to play RAPE vendors driven hype bullshit going on! Just true enthusiasts who are A)capable B)have cars that run! C)Want to help you out, and not just make money off you! Lots of smart people on here, remember its Quality and not Quantity that is important __________________ www.riceracing.com.au Worlds best Apex Seals Coil on Plug Water Injection ECU Calibration

12-31-2012, 10:42 AM	#3
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,012 Rep Power: 16	Welcome. Don't get discouraged as so many do. There has been a lot of BS about rotaries spread around for years by people that don't want to learn anything new. They are a very fun car, but they are getting old and will require some TLC like any older hobby car. Especially when they were mistreated in their previous life by people that didn't perform proper maintenance. __________________ 1988 N/A SE 2+2, dead stock and staying that way. 1979 SA22C stock? Not so much. http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585

12-31-2012, 02:54 PM	#4
banzaitoyota Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 201 Rep Power: 18	Carefully research whose advice you follow __________________ My deuce

12-31-2012, 03:50 PM	#5
Firebrother The Newbie Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Thanks for all the support. I will admit I was pretty discouraged when it overheated on me the day I got it. But the more research I do, the more motivation I have to turn my car into something that none of my friends have. It would be greatly appreciated if someone could get me a link to a good diagram for rats nest removal on the 12a. All the links I've found are broken.