| Fluid Dynamics |
12-21-2003 07:29 PM |
When I put my premix in my FC at the gas station, I usually end up getting into a discussion with the pump attendant about who I need oil in my fuel, and that leads to me giving a small speech about the rotary engine. In Oregon you can't pump your own gas so it usually strikes the gas guy as odd that I ask him to wait a sec for me to put oil in the tank before he adds the fuel.
Today the scene at a local Chevron station was no different. Midway through my rotary engine explanation I popped my hood to advance my ignition timing a hair, and another gas attendant followed his curiosity over to the engine bay. Then his girlfriend showed up and I gave a really nice speech about the rotary engine and its differences from piston engines; a good time was had by all. Attendant # 1 asked me to direct him to any FC's for sale for the $1200 that I paid for mine when I first got it, he liked the car so much. He was amazed that I bought my base model for so little money.
There is hope. Most people do ont know what RX-7s are really like. Reach out, my rotary brothers and sisters, to the general public when they wonder about your seven. Spread the joy of the rotary engine and RX-7, and the legacy of one of the best sports cars ever made will continue as more people buy RX-8's thanks to us showing them the beauty of the Wankel. The attendants today did not know that FC's had rotary engines stock. They thought that they came with a V6 and didn't realize how awesome the car was.
Spread the truth, my friends, and the rotary family will keep growing.
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