RX7s are hard because to live with one, you have to be in love with it. Not just to get over the quirks, but to understand them, build around them, and actually in a lot of cases pick your quirks. A lot of people get frustrated with them because they looked up a cheat sheet of common practices and never really engaged with the "why" of it, or even the "why" of the rotary itself. They just want "a JDM legend." Some guy may be an absolute authority on rotaries but if he built a race car and you want a street car, following in his steps is going to actively detract from your experience. Still though, I do love them, and I love my FD enough that even though I already own it, I'm watching reviews to see different perspectives and builds to bring new ideas back to it. Good luck with the channel, bro. Cheering for you from the other Carolina
10000% true regarless of chassis, ESPECIALLY true if its a dorito powered engine. But thanks to that the RX7 is the most accessible of the JDM legends, only a specific few (crazy) individuals who truley love it, get to enjoy and appreciate it.
I do prefer the fd to the mk4, r32, and nsx. I like the hatchback for usability and only the mk4 and fd have that. I don't like that everyone always expects a mk4 or skyline to have 1000< hp and want to race me every second. And I don't like that for any real work or maintenance on the nsx you have to lift it to drop the engine. Not only that but now a lot of their parts can only be bought through Honda Japan. They are slowly phasing it out. An fd with a motor swap (to drop the rotary nuances) is literally my ideal "classic" jdm.
Hey bro. I’m in the process of trying to buy a 1994 300zx tt and I stumbled across your videos and thank the lord for that 😂. It has 96k miles, right hand drive, automatic and it’s up for $18,000 at JDMsportclassics. Do you think it’s worth it? And you def gained a sub 👏🏽
@@isaacramirez2118 thanks man!!! Uhmm well that's about the typical going price so not too bad. Not a fan of the auto but ik a TT manual is going for well over that, cost to do a manual swap would still be less so I think it's a great deal! Especially for a real fair lady 💪
Synthetic oil is totally fine. All the big premix brands for the FD (idemitsu, protek r, lucas oil, etc.) are synthetic. That is burning in your motor. Idemitsu rotary synthetic engine oil is probably the best oil you can buy for this car. 20w50. Oil dilution from gas blow by means you have to change the oil every ~3000 miles pretty much regardless of weight. Guy comes across as a new owner, that's okay... You either learn better or you sell the car. Not for the faint of heart
RX7s are hard because to live with one, you have to be in love with it. Not just to get over the quirks, but to understand them, build around them, and actually in a lot of cases pick your quirks. A lot of people get frustrated with them because they looked up a cheat sheet of common practices and never really engaged with the "why" of it, or even the "why" of the rotary itself. They just want "a JDM legend." Some guy may be an absolute authority on rotaries but if he built a race car and you want a street car, following in his steps is going to actively detract from your experience. Still though, I do love them, and I love my FD enough that even though I already own it, I'm watching reviews to see different perspectives and builds to bring new ideas back to it. Good luck with the channel, bro. Cheering for you from the other Carolina
10000% true regarless of chassis, ESPECIALLY true if its a dorito powered engine. But thanks to that the RX7 is the most accessible of the JDM legends, only a specific few (crazy) individuals who truley love it, get to enjoy and appreciate it.
very cool my khiem, smile from ear to ear! nan knows you will one day reach your goal, and have your own one to rip roar with. good content con😁
Soon father, shoulda kept yours 🤣
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my favorite car channel by far
Thank you!! We're trying but this isn't easy 😅
@5:18 good tip for rx8 or non turbo rotaries, not really good for the turbo models.
@@92.rx7 coming from an rx8 owner 🤣. Realized after I made my script I skipped a whole lotta info 😅
Nice, my dream car
yessir!
dope video bro wish you were still around
Someday soon but next time the funds for me carsss
Where did you go bro i need to see more of the miata
@@oboph got a full build plan for all 4 of my vehicles so I went into hiding lol, might make a video p soon but early next ye is the goal 🫡
I do prefer the fd to the mk4, r32, and nsx.
I like the hatchback for usability and only the mk4 and fd have that.
I don't like that everyone always expects a mk4 or skyline to have 1000< hp and want to race me every second.
And I don't like that for any real work or maintenance on the nsx you have to lift it to drop the engine. Not only that but now a lot of their parts can only be bought through Honda Japan. They are slowly phasing it out.
An fd with a motor swap (to drop the rotary nuances) is literally my ideal "classic" jdm.
I recognize that NFS Carbon Canyon music
Oh thank the Lord we have a cultured man here 😁
Hey bro. I’m in the process of trying to buy a 1994 300zx tt and I stumbled across your videos and thank the lord for that 😂. It has 96k miles, right hand drive, automatic and it’s up for $18,000 at JDMsportclassics. Do you think it’s worth it? And you def gained a sub 👏🏽
@@isaacramirez2118 thanks man!!! Uhmm well that's about the typical going price so not too bad. Not a fan of the auto but ik a TT manual is going for well over that, cost to do a manual swap would still be less so I think it's a great deal! Especially for a real fair lady 💪
Synthetic oil is totally fine. All the big premix brands for the FD (idemitsu, protek r, lucas oil, etc.) are synthetic. That is burning in your motor. Idemitsu rotary synthetic engine oil is probably the best oil you can buy for this car. 20w50. Oil dilution from gas blow by means you have to change the oil every ~3000 miles pretty much regardless of weight. Guy comes across as a new owner, that's okay... You either learn better or you sell the car. Not for the faint of heart
Damn, way cleaner than tsuchi's
Proceeds to spray paint car ☠️