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Originally posted by tc-sacto
Amen,
plust the IT/7 cars are very obnoxious. Very, Very loud. If this is for your wife, she probably won't like that.
Get a miata...I drove a spec-miata to get my SCCA license and it was a blast...as much or more fun than my 911 race car.
Very well balanced.
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I agree a unmuffled cat free rotary is just plain rude. My car with its turbo muffles a lot of that obnoxious sound. My car has a deeper sound than a NA a lot of the tinny sound is not there.
If she is only doing DE's though there is no need for a full on racing exhaust. She could even put on a stock exhaust complete with the cat and it will be very quiet. She might loose 10-15 HP.
I still contend a Rotary is a good choice. Maintenance requires you to change the Spark Plugs, Fuel Filter, Air Cleaner, and oil. Thats it. Then engines are hearty and will last a really long time without a rebuild. My friend racing for 8 years without opening the engine is typical.
I like Miata's too but I am unaware if the engines hold up to the abuse long term.
Also if she misses a shift or hit a wrong gear a rotary will usually hold together from the abuse.