domestic guy looking into making the switch

GySgtFrank · 05-20-2012, 02:46 PM

Welcome to the rotary world. Warning. It becomes an addiction. If you've never driven one they're a whole different breed of cat. Low on torque, but once you hit 3 - 4000 rpm they are one heck of a lot of fun, rev like there's no tomorrow. The FC is better on room than the FBs and shouldn't be a problem. An RX-7 is not as easy to get in and out of as a pickup truck, it's more like putting on a pair of jeans. Once in, they're plenty comfortable. There are quite a few guys in the Va. area you can call on for help if needed.

ExiledBrownCoat · 05-20-2012, 04:06 PM

well I was driving a 87 scirocco for a little while. so I've started learning how to get in and out of tiny cars. What kind of mileage can you see out of a FC either NA or boosted. I travel only about 20 miles a day (back and forth from work) which currently with my truck is killing me cause I'm only getting 12 mpg. I've heard that stock I'll see around 20 mpg. If that's the case I am happy. My plan is to buy one and use it as a daily while at the same time slowly building an engine that will be my "beast" so that 3-5 years down the road I can get another daily and put the new engine into it. Does that sound smart? I would love to get an idea of the handling I've only driven RWD trucks and FWD cars not a RWD car so that spokes me just a little.

05-20-2012, 02:46 PM	#1
GySgtFrank Professional Stick Poker Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Stafford, Ks. Posts: 1,015 Rep Power: 16	Welcome to the rotary world. Warning. It becomes an addiction. If you've never driven one they're a whole different breed of cat. Low on torque, but once you hit 3 - 4000 rpm they are one heck of a lot of fun, rev like there's no tomorrow. The FC is better on room than the FBs and shouldn't be a problem. An RX-7 is not as easy to get in and out of as a pickup truck, it's more like putting on a pair of jeans. Once in, they're plenty comfortable. There are quite a few guys in the Va. area you can call on for help if needed. __________________ 1988 N/A SE 2+2, dead stock and staying that way. 1979 SA22C stock? Not so much. http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ad.php?t=15585

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05-20-2012, 04:06 PM	#2
ExiledBrownCoat The Newbie Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0	well I was driving a 87 scirocco for a little while. so I've started learning how to get in and out of tiny cars. What kind of mileage can you see out of a FC either NA or boosted. I travel only about 20 miles a day (back and forth from work) which currently with my truck is killing me cause I'm only getting 12 mpg. I've heard that stock I'll see around 20 mpg. If that's the case I am happy. My plan is to buy one and use it as a daily while at the same time slowly building an engine that will be my "beast" so that 3-5 years down the road I can get another daily and put the new engine into it. Does that sound smart? I would love to get an idea of the handling I've only driven RWD trucks and FWD cars not a RWD car so that spokes me just a little.