Is the Mazda RX-7 Still as Good as You Remember? | Honest Review of a Legend!
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Welcome to another Episode of Ross Reviews AU on this weeks Video we review this 2000 JDM model Mazda RX-7 FD and find out just how amazing these cars really are in stock form.. let's remember this is a 30+ year old car and just look at it! AMAZING DESIGN..
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There’s a lot of cars out there where majority of people say you can only have it as a manual that I personally think nah auto is still fine but 110% agree with you that you can’t have a Rx7 with an auto. Not only does it not seem right but also loose so much potential of the car and especially the motor. Great review as always
100% this car needs to be manual to work.. it’s so good
Powerglide with super high stall might do the trick.
Yep I 100 percent agree all RX7S should be manual. If I bought an auto I’d manual swap it ASAP.
Such a timeless car. Beautiful when it came out, just as stunning today.
It’s so good looking for a 30 year old model! It’s crazy
Thank you very much Ross Reviews you finally listened and put out the RX7 review, thank you very much from Jordan’s car reviews. I absolutely looking forward to seeing it and chatting live with you. From Jordan’s car reviews.
Hope you enjoyed it mate!
@@RossReviewsau sure did. Can’t wait for the next video.
@@jordanscarreviews6164 RSPEC review coming soon
@@RossReviewsau thank you very much. I look forward to seeing the RSPEC review, I already know what the FPV RSPEC will look like, it’s a FG sedan in black with red on it. I also look forward to tonight’s premiere and the Pontiac G8 review. Is there anywhere that I can send you a letter? From Jordan’s car reviews.
@@jordanscarreviews6164 RSPEC out TMR!
I've owned a '72 capella, '74 rx4 coupe, series 2 & 4 RX7 back in my days...
this...this is my dream car
they are a dream car for sure! beauty and that unique rotary :)
noticing a big step up in production quality lately mate, knockin it outta the park
Thanks brother much appreciated trying to give the reviews the best I can..
Hi Ross, agreed one of the best looking cars ever. Remember playing the original Need for Speed, was the slowest but you could pass the NSX, Supra & 911 when applied. Even did a grey lead pencil illustration of one back in 94. Nice one Ross, looking forward to your AU content. Stay well!.
Thanks adam! Gotta love NFS🤘
Looks like that car is not making boost at all. You're driving an NA FD RX7. Still not a bad thing, ha. When running properly though, they feel fast... even stock.
Yeh I think it had a big leak 🥲
Hey bud, the car feels slow because its not getting full boost. Can just see it on the boost gauge, common problem with the rx7 as the vac lines get frail and leak.
that makes sense! as i was sure something was up with it being that slow
Yeah the vac lines and solenoids were a problem.. changed mine twice. The sequentials are nice when it works although i think a single turbo would have been better. I ended up going parallel with the setup and problems solved.
@@denisj3447 cheers for the info i passed it onto the dealer
I had (shared) an RX3 and the best thing to do back then when new was to disconnect the bloody over rev buzzer.
12A manual
I had it as a share car from new.
Yes that was something mates did in the 70s.
We sold it on, not because of thrashing the ring out of it......body rust was worse than any HZ Holden.
Good times.
Great review on the #7 mate.
Cheers mate! Glad you enjoyed it.. sounds like a blast that car
A. The turbos are not different sizes. The primary turbo provides boost first, then both equally sized turbos work in tandem. B. Sunroof is not a rare option. It is an aftermarket modification. C. The 0-100 time is due to (a) it's a lower power 255ps model; (b) boost issues. it probably hasn't been well maintained. With over 100,000km, the solenoids are likely due for replacement.
Some motorsport history, this generation RX-7 won the Bathurst 12hr 3 years in a row (1992 to 1994) and also won the Eastern Creek 12hr (1995) making it 4 years in a row where it was untouchable. As a road car they have ZERO torque down low even with the sequential turbo set up, they were never meant for daily driving in stop start traffic, that said on the racetrack? you can keep the rotary spinning out to 8,000rpm all day every day in 2nd and 3rd gear into and out of corners and then down the straights.
the Bathurst Spirit R was that the special edition RX7.. love these cars so much would i own one.. maybe lol but man they are so so sweet to drive when going right.. love em
Had one for about 4 years as a daily.. only had a bit of dramas with the vacuum system. Every drive i made sure i gave it a couple of hits. Never blew the motor
@@denisj3447 they love to get reved!
Absolutely loved this one Ross!! Keep it up my man. Can't wait till you hit your first 100k subs
Thanks 🙏 plenty more on the way!👌
What’s the difference between the 2000s model and the 96-99 model?
I had the same car many moons ago. I really felt awesome owning and driving it.
It’s a feeling you still get in the drivers seat today!
Wow the RHD sunroof headliner looks so different from my 94 FD
very rare sunroof option :) love the FD
Series 6/8 RX7 has to be one of the best shapes to ever hit earth and with some porting and exhaust work one of the best sounding. Old mikey needs to start playing the lotto so I can maybe oneday owning a skits rotor
Agreed brother.. definitely one of those cars every car enthusiasts would love to own!
I've noticed the green brakes and they look pretty good
Ya they make it pop
Nice
I had a series 3 rx7 back in the 90’s. Damn I miss it……..
They are so special
2 stroke power in a 4 stroke engine... well sort of🤙🏼
haha i like that.. yeh kinda
Cheers for an honest review of the FD, in pretty much standard guise apart from the not so attractive body kit, imo! I'm a big fan of rotors, amongst many other makes and models! Cheers Jono...
I love the rx7 great fun but damn they can be expensive 🤑
that brings us memories
Up the rotaries
Can’t wait to buy this car on GTA online on July 20th lol
YEW! up the GTA
Whers da AU ma G 🤙
More vids coming soon
Great review Ross.
Glad you liked it! cheers mate
lol. I knew Zac would get a mention in this.
Had to mention my boy @zacbaldy
My old FD did a flat 13 quarter mile basically stock mechanically with stupidly oversized wheels(great launch tho). Should be doing 0-100 in the mid 5s . . .
Think the seals might need doing possibly losing power?
@@RossReviewsau it’s one possibility, also the twin turbo system is quite convoluted and there is a lot of things that can go slightly off affecting power across the rev range. Also how tight is the clutch? Stock ones are quite weak and I found HD ones wear out relatively quickly.
@@AnythingEvil78 felt fairly solid from memory.. but definitely was laggy off the line
@@AnythingEvil78 the clutch felt good.. but yeh someone else said might have had a boost leak or something.. common problem.. definitely did not fell at max power off the line
Series 8 with a sunroof what the ef. That is RARE!
i know right! not many with that
Series 8 never came with a sunroof, aftermarket for sure
@@user-ux5wj5iy5w This aftermarket one does look a bit smaller than the OEM.
Hey Johnny Mate,nice car & still has the looks today but I wouldn't own one,I've always preferred big roomy comfy cars like my FG they're low maintenance,very reliable so Barra for the win man lol,a fantastic review as usual cheers.
Glad you enjoyed it Pete.. amazing how good these look 30 years on
Stock FD is actually not a peaky engine. Has lots of midrange power and dies at the top.
yeh this one was definitely not as quick as i was expecting
EY yo, the Dorito.
Up the dorito
@@RossReviewsau appreciate the effort you're putting into the channel mate, how's in been since you left work?
Engine needs its apex seals replaced to restore the compression by the looks of that acceleration time.Beautiful,classic design.
Yes I think your spot on.. would explain the poor acceleration
Love it, reminds me of the anime Initial D!
Very initial D
I had an Rx8 and I tried to rebuild it with a mate 😔😔😔 and then again and again….
Yup that’s the bad part of rotarys 🥲
Rb 1.5 Million yen in Japan with 200000km , unless you bid for rs , type r , Bathurst r , spirt r , rz they cost way more / 2000 model rb 2.5 million yen at auction
The price is crazy now for them eh
Type rb had 188kw ) type rs " type r had 206kw.
Thanks
Talking twins, n54?
One for the Doritos mate 😀😀
Up the Doritos
Do you think that it will give your xr6 turbo a run for the money
You mean F6?
@@TaffPlays oh yeah your right f6 is that the typhoon
@@Deanozdirect Yep, F6 Typhoon is what Jonny has
@@TaffPlays I don't know exactly everything thanks for your feedback
No, I’ve had both. Both modified, Barra hands down winner. Saying that I love rotaries. Completely different machines. Power per capacity nothing beats a rotary
Should of got your misses to translate haha
Haha she would be like why are you so excited 🤣
Nice car👍
its a beauty RX7 eh.. amazing how good they look considering the age
Never seen a 2000s model RX7 with a sunroof before, must be an aftermarket sunroof
true im not sure if it was an option.. its rare to see i know that much
Driven a Mazda RX8 not RX7 but would love a drive one day.
PS Ross 0 to 100km in 8.5 haha it's the car.😂Just need more practice mate. Ask the owner what he has got.
I think the apex seals are going that’s why it was so slow.. literally went down a hill lol
Yeah the RX series are famous for being well being a pain to run.
My Brother had a RX8 for 3 years and he loved the car but near the end he just got sick of baby the car and he had min problems.
He has a M2 the N55 one with MT and never had to do anything to it. PS You should try to get any of the M2 series.😎
Yeh for how cool these cars are owning one could be a nightmare with maintenance.. trying to find a M2 I recon they are epic
Call out Perth. Give Ross any M2 for the day.😎 Brother is in QLD.
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thanks for the comment ;P
Great driving cars, they were just underpowered standard. Yes and with kys on them they got worse.
As a drivers car it’s one of the best.. so raw
Beautiful car. Great car to drive. Timeless. But I'll never buy one! 😜
Yup 100% can relate.. the drive and looks are amazing but owning one could be a nightmare
Love the looks, hate the Engine ...
It’s a love hate for the engine haha it’s great but it’s also terrible
old age dude
you lost my respect when you wiped your dorito hands on your pants. otherwise good video !
that was sacrilege eh no excuse for not licking my fingers clean👅
ROSS shift faster lol.
i gave it even a better chance going down hill lol.. tried a couple times she wasnt having it..