Gingernator

This is true, it is not necessary to warm up the car before driving. However, if you do, the car will be ready to go and will perform better right off the bat instead of it warming while driving. I prefer to let it warm up first, but rarely have the time to do so, unfortunately.

But as for high revs with a cold engine, that's always bad. For as you described and for other reasons I'm not completely aware of.

seanp

What he said, and everything else (assuming SCCA Autocross are the "US" equivalent to UK "Autosolo"). Huge fun, and huge amounts learned about car handling in a safe environment! :-)

Totally agree that "the best performance (and safety) modifications" come with the DRIVER first :-)

greengoblin18

you are very lucky guy to have this car as your very first my first rx7 was my 4th car when I was 18 years old a little advice from me is check oil ,coolant ,install full header+mid pipe and catback if you want this engine to last u a long time this engines are not as people think they just need a lot of maintenance .

ThatNewGuy

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I got my 8 two months before I turned 18, and 8 monthsish later I had to bite the bullet and replace an engine, and transmission....it was grinding in 2nd, 4th, and 6th. If you've got the capital, and are confident you can keep that capital steady, then it'll be a great car. At the point you're at, spending money on mods is stupid, unless you get something useful like...as mentioned above, BHR Ignition, a catless midpipe, and some other things Mazmart sells to keep coolant temps down.
I put 28k on my car before it's second engine gave up the ghost at 156,025 miles.

Basically what I'm saying is...as shitty as it is...expect the worst with this car, and hope for the best.

This is the greatest car I've ever owned, even with it's failing engine.
She's in surgery now.
/Storybook

Gingernator

100% agree. Be prepared to shell out over $1,500/year in repairs and maintenance. But with all of its break downs and failures and all that other ****, still, the joy of driving it is well, well, worth it; and in my opinion, the fun pays for the repairs. But your wallet will hate you