Weekend Driver

David Holmes III · 02-27-2008, 07:43 PM

Hey guys, glad to be a part of this "sell out free" enviroment. Anyways, I have only been driving my RX7 about one or two days a week. I drive about 20-30 miles, About 10 miles of interstate driving, and the rest stop and go.
My question... Is there anything that I should be doing ,or not doing now that the mileage driven has been so greatly reduced?

I know most rotary specific methods of keeping carbon deposits at bay, but all the rotary cars I've had were most happy when they were driven daily. Any input would be fantastic.

djmtsu · 02-27-2008, 07:47 PM

I do not even drive mine that much!! But anyway, as long as when you drive it, you let it get up to normal operating temps, and give it at least one good redline, you should be in good shape.

I am always sure to at least get it up to temp anytime I start it or move it. Flooding is not a good thing. And the redline blows all the carbon and gunk out.

I am actually jealous you drive yours that much. I need to get my tires on and hit the road again!!!

David Holmes III · 02-27-2008, 08:43 PM

Good deal. Damn, your pretty close. You follow Kevin over here too?

djmtsu · 02-27-2008, 10:29 PM

Nope, Phil told me he was starting this site about a month ago. When it first went live, I joined immediately. Although, I have had several transactions with Kevin, including a complete rebuilt TII swap.

And I'm in Chattanooga an awful lot, that is where the in-laws live.

David Holmes III · 02-27-2008, 11:40 PM

Well, congrats Phil. I've looked around, and you guys have a good thing here. Looking forward to torturing all you poor guys with my mindless questions

.. thanks djmtsu

classicauto · 03-04-2008, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

You dont have any worries. I might put 2k miles per year on my rx7.

How many of those miles are hauling V8's in a trailer though?

Phoenix7 · 04-29-2008, 04:27 PM

I always tell people to redline at least once a day. Oil changes often, check fluids, and stay on top of all maintenance. Nothing really special is necessary of you don't drive it often. At least nothing I know of.

My5ABaby · 04-29-2008, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RotaryResurrection

You dont have any worries. I might put 2k miles per year on my rx7.

8k in 6 years.

Ender · 04-29-2008, 06:27 PM

lol pwnt, 10k in ten months, and that's with at least 6 weeks of literal down time where I didn't drive her at all, hahaha. I can't keep my hands off her (she's my dd, too, but my beloved dd).

need RX7 · 04-29-2008, 07:34 PM

I've driven mine...ah...0 miles in the 2 months I've had it. Unless you count steering while someone else pushes it, In that case, probably about 1/8 mile.

Ender · 04-29-2008, 09:43 PM

haha

Max777 · 04-30-2008, 12:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by need RX7

I've driven mine...ah...0 miles in the 2 months I've had it. Unless you count steering while someone else pushes it, In that case, probably about 1/8 mile.

Hey man, dont feel bad, mine is down as well, awaiting another engine, brakes, and wheel bearings.

Ex-Eg-Driver · 04-30-2008, 01:03 AM

I need to catch up with my redlining.

BLK FC3S · 05-04-2008, 09:45 AM

--- 1k miles in 1 1/2 years. I let it warm up for 5 minutes before driving, checking tire air pressure while waiting. Check coolant level and oil as well. I don't do the redline thing, I don't see how that could help the car.

need RX7 · 05-10-2008, 12:28 AM

Yay! My car runs fine now!! Now I just need to put the interior back in (really just the driver's seat) and I'll be able to take it for a ride. I did stall it on purpose in my garage today to make sure the clutch was good

, all the tools I had carefully placed all over the car are all over the floor now

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02-27-2008, 07:43 PM	#1
David Holmes III The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga ,TN Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Weekend Driver Hey guys, glad to be a part of this "sell out free" enviroment. Anyways, I have only been driving my RX7 about one or two days a week. I drive about 20-30 miles, About 10 miles of interstate driving, and the rest stop and go. My question... Is there anything that I should be doing ,or not doing now that the mileage driven has been so greatly reduced? I know most rotary specific methods of keeping carbon deposits at bay, but all the rotary cars I've had were most happy when they were driven daily. Any input would be fantastic. __________________ 88 GXL ,S4 ,New Engine, New Trans, RB Header, High Flow Cat, New AAS components, New 4 piston Calipers, PPI Audio system (Art Series)

02-27-2008, 07:47 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	I do not even drive mine that much!! But anyway, as long as when you drive it, you let it get up to normal operating temps, and give it at least one good redline, you should be in good shape. I am always sure to at least get it up to temp anytime I start it or move it. Flooding is not a good thing. And the redline blows all the carbon and gunk out. I am actually jealous you drive yours that much. I need to get my tires on and hit the road again!!! __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-27-2008, 08:43 PM	#3
David Holmes III The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga ,TN Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Good deal. Damn, your pretty close. You follow Kevin over here too? __________________ 88 GXL ,S4 ,New Engine, New Trans, RB Header, High Flow Cat, New AAS components, New 4 piston Calipers, PPI Audio system (Art Series)

02-27-2008, 10:29 PM	#4
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 22	Nope, Phil told me he was starting this site about a month ago. When it first went live, I joined immediately. Although, I have had several transactions with Kevin, including a complete rebuilt TII swap. And I'm in Chattanooga an awful lot, that is where the in-laws live. __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-27-2008, 11:40 PM	#5
David Holmes III The Newbie Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chattanooga ,TN Posts: 17 Rep Power: 0	Well, congrats Phil. I've looked around, and you guys have a good thing here. Looking forward to torturing all you poor guys with my mindless questions .. thanks djmtsu __________________ 88 GXL ,S4 ,New Engine, New Trans, RB Header, High Flow Cat, New AAS components, New 4 piston Calipers, PPI Audio system (Art Series)

04-29-2008, 07:34 PM	#10
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	I've driven mine...ah...0 miles in the 2 months I've had it. Unless you count steering while someone else pushes it, In that case, probably about 1/8 mile. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

04-30-2008, 01:03 AM	#13
Ex-Eg-Driver Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norcal-209, CA Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	I need to catch up with my redlining. __________________ 87 RX-7 BASSSEEEEEE Red

05-04-2008, 09:45 AM	#14
BLK FC3S C088 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Mount Dora, FL (no its not a mountian) Posts: 112 Rep Power: 18	--- 1k miles in 1 1/2 years. I let it warm up for 5 minutes before driving, checking tire air pressure while waiting. Check coolant level and oil as well. I don't do the redline thing, I don't see how that could help the car.

05-10-2008, 12:28 AM	#15
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Yay! My car runs fine now!! Now I just need to put the interior back in (really just the driver's seat) and I'll be able to take it for a ride. I did stall it on purpose in my garage today to make sure the clutch was good , all the tools I had carefully placed all over the car are all over the floor now . __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.