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Does anyone know the approx weight of the sunroof in a 1st Gen RX7? If I'm understanding the rules correctly it appears that the sunroof can be replaced with shetmetal. Mine is bolted-in and wet sealed so I don't really want to remove it just to find that it wont save much weight if replaced...

My 1st Gen currently has a 4.88 ratio rear gear. I have a spare 3.90 ring and pinion. One of the tracks where I race is St. Louis where we use about 1/2 of the Nascar oval. A very long all-out pull. I'm wondering if it would make any sense to use the 3.90's at this track in an effort to get...

Bought the race car last summer and have always had major problems starting it. Finally figured out what the problem was when an apex seal went south during the March school in STL. For any of you that were there I was the guy in the yellow 1st Gen who needed a push start before EVERY fricken...

Do you feel they are a necessary item to keep the carb tuned properly? If yes should two be used, one for each header pipe? Suggestions for brand/model?

I understand that there isn't a good solid answer to this question. With that said, is there anyone out there willing to offer a step-by-step method for how they achieve compression testing of a 12A using a standard (non-rotary) compression tester?

I've been through all of the posts on this forum, as far back as I can go (2001 or so), and I haven't seen anything that addresses this question. I have either overlooked the topic, or I'm just dumb when it comes to carbs and the answer is obvious so no one has bothered to address it. With...

I would like to purchase an affordable digital video camera and mounting system for the race car. I really don't have the time to research this purchase and would greatly appreciate hearing from anyone that has some experience. Scott Goble Ozark Mountain Region - IT7 #33...

Hi Scott, it's Scott (ishod), I do plan on being at the race weekend in STL 3/27. I'm really looking forward to meeting you and the other members of the region IT7 group. You guys will share all of your secrets... right? See you then. Scott Goble Ozark Mountain Region (Springfield)...

I've installed new front rotors on my 1st Gen RX7 including new studs. I cleaned the threads on bith the studs and the hubs with a little brake cleaner, then I used red lock tite and cranked them in about 1 turn past snug. I torqued the lug nuts at 70 lbs. After only 5 miles I lost two studs...

The GCR says "Air intake source shall be within the confines of the engine compartment "OR STOCK LOCATION". I have a 1st Gen RX7 that currently (as purchased) has a Racing Beat air filter mounted directly on top of the carb. At a recent drivers school I became friendly with another RX7 driver...

There are two bolts used for mounting the starter in a 12A. I'm missing the shorter of the two and my shop manual doesn't address the specs for the bolts. Can anyone please tell me what the length, diameter, and thread size is for this bolt? If I have to, I can remove the long bolt to get...

I'm a new owner of a 1st gen, and new to SCCA racing (1st driver's school will be the weekend of 7/19 in Topeka). I chose an RX7 because of everything I read about how they were a great car to learn with and fairly inexpensive (in the big picture) to operate. I found what I believe to be a...