Rotary engine and an SVX

CRZ_MSL · 11-13-2000, 09:29 AM

SVX vs. RX-7

Summary of my experiences in playing with the 3rd-Gen RX-7

From 0-60: AWD launch stops me from getting too embarrassed off the line. If I can distract the RX-7 driver with my superb hole-shot, he'll have trouble hooking up and I'll be at 45mph before he manages to pass me.

From 5-60: I get whipped. Not just beaten, but whipped like a red-headed step child. Whipped like Kunte-Kinte if he doesn't spin his tires.

From 60-Max speed: The SVX accelerates about as fast as the RX-7, but the RX-7 starts accelerating harder, faster (I don't want to get into physics/calculus here). Once the SVX is accelerating it can accelerate as fast as the RX-7, although it does not start accelerating as quickly as the RX-7.

Curves: My tires were new, the RX-7 in question had a set of mismatched M+S tires, so the fact that around cuves I have smoked an RX-7 like the rear tires on a Buick GN should be taken with a grain of salt.

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Pski · 11-13-2000, 09:56 AM

CRZ_MSL,

Is the 3rd generation RX-7 the newest generation (ie twin turbo?) or is that the 4th generation?

Pski

CRZ_MSL · 11-13-2000, 10:05 AM

3rd-Gen is the last version sold in the USA, looks like a squished jellybean. Sequential (twin) turbo, 1.3L rotary engine.

The current version closely resembles the 3rd gen., but is not sold in the USA.

Pski · 11-13-2000, 01:12 PM

CRZ-MSL,

I think most cars would find it difficult to keep up with this car...on the other hand...have him come to North Dakota after a snow storm and I will embarrass him!!

Pski

glenstiles · 11-14-2000, 11:02 AM

or when it rains- the SVX launches better than most any car out there when the conditions get sloppy.

Glen

11-13-2000, 09:29 AM	#1
CRZ_MSL Scooby Newbie Member#: 1610 Join Date: Jun 2000	Rotary engine and an SVX SVX vs. RX-7 Summary of my experiences in playing with the 3rd-Gen RX-7 From 0-60: AWD launch stops me from getting too embarrassed off the line. If I can distract the RX-7 driver with my superb hole-shot, he'll have trouble hooking up and I'll be at 45mph before he manages to pass me. From 5-60: I get whipped. Not just beaten, but whipped like a red-headed step child. Whipped like Kunte-Kinte if he doesn't spin his tires. From 60-Max speed: The SVX accelerates about as fast as the RX-7, but the RX-7 starts accelerating harder, faster (I don't want to get into physics/calculus here). Once the SVX is accelerating it can accelerate as fast as the RX-7, although it does not start accelerating as quickly as the RX-7. Curves: My tires were new, the RX-7 in question had a set of mismatched M+S tires, so the fact that around cuves I have smoked an RX-7 like the rear tires on a Buick GN should be taken with a grain of salt. * Registered users of the site do not see these ads.

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11-13-2000, 09:56 AM	#2
Pski Scooby Newbie Member#: 1696 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND, USA	CRZ_MSL, Is the 3rd generation RX-7 the newest generation (ie twin turbo?) or is that the 4th generation? Pski

11-13-2000, 10:05 AM	#3
CRZ_MSL Scooby Newbie Member#: 1610 Join Date: Jun 2000	3rd-Gen is the last version sold in the USA, looks like a squished jellybean. Sequential (twin) turbo, 1.3L rotary engine. The current version closely resembles the 3rd gen., but is not sold in the USA.

11-13-2000, 01:12 PM	#4
Pski Scooby Newbie Member#: 1696 Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Grand Forks, ND, USA	CRZ-MSL, I think most cars would find it difficult to keep up with this car...on the other hand...have him come to North Dakota after a snow storm and I will embarrass him!! Pski

11-14-2000, 11:02 AM	#5
glenstiles Scooby Newbie Member#: 2827 Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Woodland, CA Vehicle: 2002 WRX wagon Silver, baby, silver	or when it rains- the SVX launches better than most any car out there when the conditions get sloppy. Glen