There are a few reasons that the CS 2nd gen RX-7s aren't as quick on an
autocross course as their predecessors (1st gens). One of the big reasons is
that they are heavily set for understeer in stock form. The 1st gens are set
up for understeer, however, they have that binding live rear axle that allows
you to compensate by throttle steering. The rear suspension is so giving in a
2nd gen that it is actually difficult to break the rear end out in a corner.
Did you know that they have passive rear steering? On a road course the story
is very different. Then the added power, suspension, 50-50 weight balance,
and other various improvements overcome the weaknesses in the 1st gens.
CSP is a very different story. Then, with the right driver, they can do very
well. It's still pretty tough to beath those NA MR-2s though.
Later,
Seth Bibler '90 RX-7 GXL (Daily driver)
chameleo@europa.com - seth@rpnw.org '85 RX-7 GSL (Project GSL-T2)
http://www.europa.com/~chameleo/ CompuCom FE - sbibler@compucom.com
http://www.rpnw.org ........ Join Rotary POWER Northwest RX-7 Club now!
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-autox@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-autox@autox.team.net]On
> Behalf Of Jan Schmidt
> Sent: Monday, March 01, 1999 7:32 PM
> To: autox@autox.team.net; ares-1@erols.com
> Subject: Re: Newbie: SOLO I/SOLO II, RX-7 and CS, Tire life
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> Hello
> I have autocrossed a 1 gen RX7 since 93 in c stock. A few
> people have raced 2 gen RX7s but none to any great success.
> The power to weight ratio is the same , but the 2 gen is 150
> to 200 lbs heavier. The 2 gen has a better suspension and
> steering, but apparently not enough to offset the weight
> difference. I think the 2 gen has better rustproofing and
> therefore may eventually conquer due to the 1 gens rusting
> out.I saw an 85 gslse a while back that was for sale $1700
> that you could see dayllight completely through the other
> side of the car when viewing the rear wheel wells. The car
> had rust holes that lined up in the same place on opposite
> sides of the car. No I didnt buy it even though is was
> relatively cheap.
> If you really like the 2 gen , buy one and bring it to
> nationals . I would like another rx7 to compete with!
> Bill Schmidt cs RX7 KC region
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> >>> Carl and Michelle Rhames <ares-1@erols.com> 02/27 10:22 AM >>>
> Hi group! If I ask some info that is easily obtained elsewhere,
> please point me in the right direction, and sorry about that!
> On to the
> questions. What is the difference between SOLO I and II? Am
> I correct
> in guessing from the web site that I would be going to SOLO
> II? So clue
> less on this stuff.
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> WRT the RX-7. I am looking for a decent 2nd gen (89-91 probably)
> RX-7 right now. I was curious as to how it does in it's
> class, CS from
> what I gathered. I would love to hear from owners about reliability
> issues (yes I said reliability in a racing list :-) ). Love
> the car but
> most of the ones I have looked at have been beaten/raped. Any good
> rotary mechs in the VA/D.C. area? Thanks!
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> Tire life... How many runs on street tires with a rating of say
> 180. I am just looking for a general number here. Trying to
> figure out
> if I can afford to go to racing school in the near future (if I don't
> get deployed). How about the racing tires?
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> Once again thank you all for your help. I can't wait to get out
> there. I am off to look for the car... AGAIN. I probably
> won't get one
> for a couple of months at this rate. i may have to have a go at it in
> the ProtTgT. My 2 year old would love it. :-)
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> Carl Rhames
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