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If you had to pick...... Alright, my birthday is coming up in August. I'm hoping that i will get a new car. I'm looking at either the Integra Type R or the 3rd gen. RX-7. Which would you guys choose? Take into consideration that Mazda won't really give warranties on the RX-7, the price on parts and service on both, and all other costs involved. I'm just looking to see if I've missed anything in my research on these cars and to get your opinions. Thanks.
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Rep Power: 0 ITR. the rx-7 is a beautiful car and very fast but has problems from what i heard. the itr is quick, nibble and looks damn good, a ton of aftermarket parts and replacement parts and you get the reliability of a Honda.
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Well, I'd actually go for an S14 240SX and do a JDM conversion, motor and all... but if I had to pick from those 2, ITR, then get the front end re-done.
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Rep Power: 0 The only reason i kinda lean toward the RX-7 is because of more power and RWD. I know for a fact that maintenance on the rx7 would be alot more than the type r. i would do most of the maintenance on my own, but parts can get $$$. still not sure yet though. keep postin your opinions.
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Well you should look into the Sport Compact Car Mag February 2003 issue about the rx7. Buy the back issue here http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ and check it out. It showed a lot pro/con about the 3gen rx7.
If I can pick I will pick the rx7. Type-R is like a integra with a better suspension, seats and engine. It won't be an eye catcher+have a tendency to attract theft. The rx7 is very rare. If you done it right it will be fast than the Type-R and look good.
Well you should look into the Sport Compact Car Mag February 2003 issue about the rx7. Buy the back issue here http://www.sportcompactcarweb.com/ and check it out. It showed a lot pro/con about the 3gen rx7.
If I can pick I will pick the rx7. Type-R is like a integra with a better suspension, seats and engine. It won't be an eye catcher+have a tendency to attract theft. The rx7 is very rare. If you done it right it will be fast than the Type-R and look good.
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I would stick to the reliable Type R
However if you want to be different and not main stream go RX-7. I don't know? I like both. But I like the body style of the TYPE R.
I would stick to the reliable Type R
However if you want to be different and not main stream go RX-7. I don't know? I like both. But I like the body style of the TYPE R.
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Rep Power: 380 It truly depends on what you Intend to do with the car, and who you want to impress. The INtegra type R is every High school males, wet dream. the RX7, however is a sports car and will impress more sports car enthusiests. as far as reliability, The integ will be very reliable. The RX7 will be reliable as long as you take care of it. Talking to some of the Guys I race with who have earlyer gens of the RX7 say that the Rotory engin is very reliable as long as you have a properly maintained Cooling system. If you smell the sweet smell of Coolent, shut the engin off NOW!!!! Rotory engins only have 3 moving parts so there are very few parts to Brake, The turbo I beleive is the main cause of Problems for the 3rd gen RX7. If you Change it from a TT to a Single Tubo you should have less problems with it.
Personally I would go with the RX7. THe car has more potential as a race car then the Integra Type R. Not that the Type R wouldnt make a great Race car. Just look at SCCA car classification, the RX7 TT is classed SS (Super Stock) where as the Type R is classed DS, 4 classes lower then the RX7.
Personally I would go with the RX7. THe car has more potential as a race car then the Integra Type R. Not that the Type R wouldnt make a great Race car. Just look at SCCA car classification, the RX7 TT is classed SS (Super Stock) where as the Type R is classed DS, 4 classes lower then the RX7.
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Rep Power: 0 Well with the civic i have now i wanted to do some engine work and some I.C.E., but with the new car i hope to get i want to go all engine work. i do plan on bringing it to the track and maybe do some road course work. i figure the type r would be better on the road course, and the rx7 would be better for the drag strip. i would also use it as a daily driver and show it off occasionaly.
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Rep Power: 380 If driven Properly the RX7 will blow away the INtegra R. that's why the SCCA classes the RX7 turbo modles in SS and the Integra in DS.
SS = Super Stock (This is supose to be the Fastest Stock class for SOLO II racing)
DS = D Stock, D stock is 4 classes lower (Think Slower) then SS
SS = Super Stock (This is supose to be the Fastest Stock class for SOLO II racing)
DS = D Stock, D stock is 4 classes lower (Think Slower) then SS
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Rep Power: 0 if i were u i'd shoot for the ITR and do a JDM front end conversion.... i plan on gettin a GSR n doing the JDM front end conversion to it.. plus with the ITR there are endless parts available compared to the RX-7.. thats juss my input.
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Rep Power: 0 well, I am an avid honda/acura nut, and love the type-r...
but for style, speed, and even circuit, an rx-7 is the better choice, it's more appealing to a broader crowd, it can be made and stock (non-turbo) blow away an R.. plus making an rx-7 look nice is much more difficult and respected than doin an R..
Just think, what pops in your head when you see a honda/acura...
then think, what pops in your head when a modded rx-7 is in your vacinity...
I always smile, an rx-7 will probably be my next car..
but for style, speed, and even circuit, an rx-7 is the better choice, it's more appealing to a broader crowd, it can be made and stock (non-turbo) blow away an R.. plus making an rx-7 look nice is much more difficult and respected than doin an R..
Just think, what pops in your head when you see a honda/acura...
then think, what pops in your head when a modded rx-7 is in your vacinity...
I always smile, an rx-7 will probably be my next car..
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well, I am an avid honda/acura nut, and love the type-r...
but for style, speed, and even circuit, an rx-7 is the better choice, it's more appealing to a broader crowd, it can be made and stock (non-turbo) blow away an R.. plus making an rx-7 look nice is much more difficult and respected than doin an R..
Just think, what pops in your head when you see a honda/acura...
then think, what pops in your head when a modded rx-7 is in your vacinity...
I always smile, an rx-7 will probably be my next car..
well, I am an avid honda/acura nut, and love the type-r...
but for style, speed, and even circuit, an rx-7 is the better choice, it's more appealing to a broader crowd, it can be made and stock (non-turbo) blow away an R.. plus making an rx-7 look nice is much more difficult and respected than doin an R..
Just think, what pops in your head when you see a honda/acura...
then think, what pops in your head when a modded rx-7 is in your vacinity...
I always smile, an rx-7 will probably be my next car..
Now, the ITR is nothing compared to the FD. Better suspension, cornering, acceleration, handling, looks, breaks, hell, better everything. Plus, it's not one of the most stollen cars in the US. I'm a rotorhead, and can't get enough of the ol' Wankel. If you maintain the engine you will have alot less problems than a piston engine. Just make sure you upgrade the cooling system and either go for the single turbo or make the TTs non-sequential. That will save you alot of time wondering what's wrong with your car.
Also, when you get a 3rd gen please take some zip ties and clean up the engine bay a little, it's quite a rat's nest.
The RX-7 owners nightly prayer...
"As I lay the rubber to the street,
My engine breathes charged air in deep,
And if I spike the boost too steep,
I pray the Lord my seals to keep."
'nuff said.
"As I lay the rubber to the street,
My engine breathes charged air in deep,
And if I spike the boost too steep,
I pray the Lord my seals to keep."
'nuff said.
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It truly depends on what you Intend to do with the car, and who you want to impress. The INtegra type R is every High school males, wet dream.
It truly depends on what you Intend to do with the car, and who you want to impress. The INtegra type R is every High school males, wet dream.
and i also agree on the RX-7, maintance will be costly if you beat the living jebus out of it, there are a couple 3rd gen fd3s in the area, and none of them reported any major problems or complain about too high of maintance. if you can afford the frickin itr conversion, you can afford to keep the maintance on the frickin fd
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Rep Power: 316 I'd go with the RX-7, but it'll take some work. just keep it cool, and it'll be fine, and everybody goes for the type R look...nobody will know it's the real thing, and nobody will really care. Get the RX-7, go for an Initial D look, everyone will be impressed.
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Well, I'd actually go for an S14 240SX and do a JDM conversion, motor and all... but if I had to pick from those 2, ITR, then get the front end re-done.
Well, I'd actually go for an S14 240SX and do a JDM conversion, motor and all... but if I had to pick from those 2, ITR, then get the front end re-done.
i would go for ITR, as tight as a RX-7 is, its not a very well built motor, that motor was never made for turbo, in my opinion, Mazda never mastered the rotary motor. while the ITR on the other hand is a well built motor and great suspension setup. type-Rs dominate in autoX.
but thats just my opinion.
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Rep Power: 0 rx-7 all the way i drive my friends rx-7 all the time and nothing compares to it. it turns in corners with ez its rwd its turbo'd its rotary has less parts to break just keep a good cooling system running and you will be straight and plus how many 7's do you see roaming the streets? ^.- that could be you
