Mid-Ohio Driver new to Rotarys

StavrosZhekhov · 08-11-2013, 04:55 PM

Hello all!

I recently just bought a 1983 Mazda Rx-7 GSL for $3200.00 which I thought was a fair price given the condition of the car. The Rx-7 remains mostly stock, I believe that only the exhaust end is an after market. Only 91k miles with the original engine. It is in relatively good condition, no visible rust, the paint is in great condition aside from a few spots where the decal pin stripes have rubbed off. Manual transmission that shifts smoothly. The interior is all stock and in largely good condition. Mechanically, the car is great, there are only a few problems with accessories. Someone cut off the radio antenna and the tape player does not work. If someone has experience with these models, feel free to give advice on the do's and don'ts of a rotary. I am low-income, so I want to keep it in good condition for a long time, I know these things can be expensive for even minor fixes.

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As for me, I am a 22 year old history student. I have always had an affinity for cars and driving them. When I was looking for a car before this one I had two stipulations, it had to be stick and a rotary. I've grown an interest in the design and engineering of the Wankel engine after watching Initial D and the Takahashi brothers. Ironically, I have little to know interest in racing this car nor putting many after market modifications on it, I do not feel as if I am skilled enough as a driver to try such a thing. I taught myself how to drive a manual transmission on the Rx-7, I probably should've practiced with a junker beforehand.

It is very nice to become a part of a community of drivers.

-Stavros Zhekhov

Does anyone know about Rotary or Rx-7 meet-ups in the East of Columbus area? Rotarys are not really accepted in Mopar for my area.

08-11-2013, 04:55 PM	#1
StavrosZhekhov The Oblivious Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mid-Ohio Posts: 10 Rep Power: 0	Mid-Ohio Driver new to Rotarys Hello all! I recently just bought a 1983 Mazda Rx-7 GSL for $3200.00 which I thought was a fair price given the condition of the car. The Rx-7 remains mostly stock, I believe that only the exhaust end is an after market. Only 91k miles with the original engine. It is in relatively good condition, no visible rust, the paint is in great condition aside from a few spots where the decal pin stripes have rubbed off. Manual transmission that shifts smoothly. The interior is all stock and in largely good condition. Mechanically, the car is great, there are only a few problems with accessories. Someone cut off the radio antenna and the tape player does not work. If someone has experience with these models, feel free to give advice on the do's and don'ts of a rotary. I am low-income, so I want to keep it in good condition for a long time, I know these things can be expensive for even minor fixes. 0811131504a.jpg 0811131505.jpg 2855415276_ORIG.jpg As for me, I am a 22 year old history student. I have always had an affinity for cars and driving them. When I was looking for a car before this one I had two stipulations, it had to be stick and a rotary. I've grown an interest in the design and engineering of the Wankel engine after watching Initial D and the Takahashi brothers. Ironically, I have little to know interest in racing this car nor putting many after market modifications on it, I do not feel as if I am skilled enough as a driver to try such a thing. I taught myself how to drive a manual transmission on the Rx-7, I probably should've practiced with a junker beforehand. It is very nice to become a part of a community of drivers. -Stavros Zhekhov Does anyone know about Rotary or Rx-7 meet-ups in the East of Columbus area? Rotarys are not really accepted in Mopar for my area.