Should I keep my RX-7 TurboII or get an ITR???

[REFLUX]

I currently own a 1990 TurboII and am considering an Integra Type-R as a replacement vehicle.

Here are my reasons why:
1) ITR is more practical (4 seats, fwd for winter, lower maintenance, better gas mileage, won't need to rebuild engine anytime soon)
2) More readily available support for the ITR (yes I know there are a lot of RX-7 owners/enthusiasts out there, but getting help over the net is difficult & getting it locally is impossible)

These are the 2 reasons that make me consider becoming a Honda owner.

I now ask you to tell me why I should keep my S5 TII over an ITR.

[Loose]

Before you go buy an ITR, drive one!

If you are like me, you would say, "Gee, this doesn't handle that great, has no torque, doesn't have much power, and is girlie".

That being said, I would trade my T2 for an ITR in a heart beat. Why? Cause it's newer, more reliable, better on gas, and worth 2 to 3 times more

[Joe Malms]

wow..1990 turbo
Those are pretty rare.
The ITR is probably more logical, but i think a rwd turbo car is considered more fun, at least in my books.

[Weapon_R]

The only thing your Turbo II has over the Type R is that it is rare and rwd...

Type R is one of the best, if not the best, fwd handling car around for the price.

I'd go for the R, but i'm just a bit biased.

[Maxt]

Umm, I think its pretty obvious what I think..
Trade your TII for a honda? go a see a doctor first....
Maxt

[rx7_turbo2]

Yup trading the T2 in for a honda sounds retarded to me.

[chrisgushue]

i dunno turbo the type r and your pretty fast, plus newer car and reliable, hard choice, i'd say type r

[redx2nv]

ha Terry you know what i think you should get

Its a big PAIN IN THE ASS trying to find one in decent shape. Or that is not written off or has the shit bagged out of it, but nevertheless they are

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by Weapon_R
The only thing your Turbo II has over the Type R is that it is rare and rwd...

Type R is one of the best, if not the best, fwd handling car around for the price.

I'd go for the R, but i'm just a bit biased.

And fc rx-7's have an almost perfect weight balance, making them one of the best handling rear drive cars around. Not to mention light, and fast.

[REFLUX]

thanks for the responses guys
To the rotorheads that replied:
I have my reasons for considering a Type-R

Greg: yeah it's difficult to find, I would consider one from the USA off of HT

jdmakkord: what's "light"?? My TII weighs over 3000lbs

[jdmakkord]

Originally posted by REFLUX
thanks for the responses guys
To the rotorheads that replied:
I have my reasons for considering a Type-R

Greg: yeah it's difficult to find, I would consider one from the USA off of HT

jdmakkord: what's "light"?? My TII weighs over 3000lbs

Really? I drove one last summer, and couldn't believe how light it felt! Maybe it was all of the mods? Meh, I'd still keep it over an itr and I'm a honda driver now!!! lol

[Chris Ng]

Hmmm.. If I could arrange a straight trade for my 10ae with a type R, I'd prolly do it without any guilt..

[ecstasy_civic]

Originally posted by Chris Ng
Hmmm.. If I could arrange a straight trade for my 10ae with a type R, I'd prolly do it without any guilt..

your car is so nice though.

[littledan]

i understand you wanting a newer car for reliability issues... but you have a ROTORY TURBO!!! I say stick with fc.... if you want a newer car get an FD!!

[Loose]

I have raced agaist 3 Type R's in autoX. All guys were regulars. They never beat me.

Terry, just go drive one! Let me know what you think. Since your car is bone stock, you might think it's fast, but open up your car a bit (EXHAUST!!!) and I guaruntee you'll think the ITR is slow.

[nookmumracing]

TII is a tight ride all around and a definate classic icon. But with that you got to dish out maintenance costs. Any turbo car requires way more maintenance especially if your modding it beyond BPU. ITR you can rev that thing like a bike with little maintenance.

[turboMiata]

Originally posted by nookmumracing
TII is a tight ride all around and a definate classic icon. But with that you got to dish out maintenance costs. Any turbo car requires way more maintenance especially if your modding it beyond BPU. ITR you can rev that thing like a bike with little maintenance.

Not to mention its a rotary! But get the TII. RWD rox!

[rx7_turbo2]

Originally posted by REFLUX
thanks for the responses guys
To the rotorheads that replied:
I have my reasons for considering a Type-R

Greg: yeah it's difficult to find, I would consider one from the USA off of HT

jdmakkord: what's "light"?? My TII weighs over 3000lbs

Keep the T2, go standalone EMS, and you will be amazed by the increased reliability and potential of the car.

Originally posted by chrisgushue i dunno turbo the type r and your pretty fast

What did that one on Toma's dyno run? Not all that impressive if I remember correctly.

Originally posted by Chris Ng Hmmm.. If I could arrange a straight trade for my 10ae with a type R, I'd prolly do it without any guilt..

Oh shut up you pussy. Your always saying you want to sell Annie, stop talking and just do it, then you can dump that money into the Altima and make a really quick car.

[Chris Ng]

Originally posted by rx7_turbo2


Oh shut up you pussy. Your always saying you want to sell Annie, stop talking and just do it, then you can dump that money into the Altima and make a really quick car.

Okay, Fine ya ass..

For sale : 1988 Mazda Rx-7 Turbo 10th anniversary

aprox 45,000km's on 3mm streetported motor
T04b hybrid turbo
Racing beat 3" exhaust
Wolf3d Standalone EMS
FD fuel pump
Malpassi Fuel pressure regulator
2x720cc primary 2x1600 secondary injectors
ACT 6 puck clutch + Heavy duty pressure plate
16" Konig rims + Kuhmo rubber
Front upper sway bar
buncha other stuff...

Dynoed 274rwhp and 255 ft/lbs torque on Toma's Dyno

Make me a reasonable offer and it's yours..



In reality, I honestly would trade my car in for a type R... the rx-7 is a fun car to play around with and drive, but in the end, the type r is going to be worth more...

[redline_13000]

Originally posted by Chris Ng

nice car