BrakesDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter Cruising is smooth, but braking from highway speed makes the steering wheel shake. Pads still have material. Would you start with rotor runout/thickness variation, hub condition or suspension bushing…
ColdStartOwner173Community StarterJun 1, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCleveland14 replies0 helpful 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 1,200 miles. I'm considering a mild modification that shouldn't directly affect the part I'm worried about, but I don't want to create a warranty headache. How do you d…
QuietSeller41Community StarterMay 31, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringAustin2 replies0 helpful Classic Cars & RestorationDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 209,000 miles. I bought a classic that was converted years ago and several owners have added wiring since. Everything works now, but the harness is messy. At what point…
PistonWrench24Community StarterMay 21, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringPortland6 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassQuestionCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 162,500 miles. A windshield was replaced and now there is a whistle around highway speed that did not exist before. Glass looks seated. Any simple way to locate the air…
OldSchoolMechanicish284Community StarterMay 3, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCharlotte2 replies0 helpful BrakesQuestionCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 199,000 miles. Pads and rotors were replaced recently and stopping performance is good, but there is low-speed squeal. Hardware was cleaned and lubricated. How long wou…
CanyonGarageCommunity StarterApr 14, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCentral Jersey7 replies0 helpful 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 62,000 miles. Phone charging stopped on both the wireless pad and USB ports, but everything else in the cabin seems normal. Before I pull trim apart, are these usually…
TrailDadCommunity StarterApr 9, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringNew York22 replies0 helpful 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 48,000 miles. Inventory looks better but dealer quotes still vary a lot. I'm not looking to name-and-shame anyone—just trying to get a sense of whether people are seein…
NorthCommuterCommunity StarterMar 13, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringTexas5 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? I'd rath…
BoostedRoadie3Community StarterMar 1, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringNYC / Long Island4 replies0 helpful Trade-Ins & Negative EquityDiscussionCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 250,000 miles. My trade is worth more than the payoff. I am deciding whether to use the equity in the next purchase or keep the transactions separate. What are the prac…
BoxerMechanicish467Community StarterFeb 13, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCalifornia21 replies0 helpful Cars & Parts MarketplaceQuestionCommunity Starter Someone interested in my car insists I buy a report from a specific unfamiliar website before they will meet. Is this a common scam pattern and what information should I avoid entering? Mostly lookin…
TowDailyCommunity StarterFeb 8, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringBoston4 replies0 helpful Fluid looks clear in the reservoir but has been in the car for several years. Would you change based on time/moisture rather than appearance? I am in Long Island. I would rather test this logically t…
WrenchDadCommunity StarterJan 27, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringLong Island3 replies0 helpful Long-Term Ownership ReportsOwner reportCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 125,000 miles. The car has crossed 100k and still drives well. I want to stay ahead of age-related failures instead of waiting for roadside problems. What systems start…
NewCarFanCommunity StarterJan 26, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringSeattle7 replies0 helpful Rust, Body, Paint & GlassBuild journalCommunity Starter Windshield was replaced last week and now I hear a whistle around 55 mph that wasn't there before. Glass looks seated correctly. Is there a simple way to pinpoint an air leak before going back to the…
NorthPilot2Community StarterJan 22, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringHouston19 replies0 helpful Interior, Seats & TrimDiagnostic helpCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 141,000 miles. I can feel a small click through the seat base in corners. Mounting bolts appear tight and power functions work. How do you isolate rail play versus the…
WrenchDadCommunity StarterJan 7, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringLong Island3 replies0 helpful Rattles, Squeaks & NoisesQuestionCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 249,000 miles. There is a light buzz from the dash at one narrow RPM range. It disappears above and below that speed. Any good method for locating trim resonance withou…
PistonScout650Community StarterJan 5, 20261993 Mazda RX-7 TouringPortland4 replies0 helpful Winter Driving & SaltBuying adviceCommunity Starter Most roads here get plowed quickly, but I still deal with cold mornings, slush and a few real storms each year. Trying to decide whether dedicated winters are worth storing another set. Any data poin…
GarageDetailerCommunity StarterDec 30, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringDenver / Front Range1 reply0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentOwner reportCommunity Starter Front tires look fine from the outside but the inner shoulders are nearly done. Car is lowered a little. I'd rather fix the alignment than just keep buying tires—what measurements should I ask the sh…
RustEnthusiast12Community StarterDec 22, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringChicago21 replies0 helpful Same money buys an older full-size truck with capability I may never use or a newer compact truck with better fuel economy and warranty. Anyone make this switch and regret the smaller truck? Apprecia…
TireGeekCommunity StarterOct 31, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringNew York4 replies0 helpful Car only has 32k miles but the coolant is several years old. Would you change it based on age alone? I'm trying to prioritize maintenance that matters rather than replacing everything early. Trying t…
PistonSeller89Community StarterOct 30, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringUpstate New York21 replies0 helpful Wheels, Tires & AlignmentQuestionCommunity Starter 1993 Mazda RX-7 Touring, about 48,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do…
TorqueMiles98Community StarterOct 21, 20251993 Mazda RX-7 TouringCalifornia6 replies0 helpful