{"id":5522,"date":"2015-05-23T16:33:26","date_gmt":"2015-05-23T23:33:26","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/7tuned.com\/?p=5522"},"modified":"2015-05-24T23:30:27","modified_gmt":"2015-05-25T06:30:27","slug":"ignition-switch-oil-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/grandmighty.com\/2015\/05\/ignition-switch-oil-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Ignition Switch & Oil Change"},"content":{"rendered":"
With the tune, the way the car pulls now is even more savage than before. Granted, power and torque was abundant right from the beginning, but the tune really helped translate that power into an even more linear scope. This is one of the reasons why I am just not a turbo guy (aside from the added complications) – no boost lag is a convenience that you can’t easily forget.<\/p>\n
I never thought I’d say this, but I feel that the car is finally nearing completion. While you can never be 100% done with something like this, I’d say that I’ve finally broken into the 90% territory. About time since 90% of the car is essentially different or upgraded.<\/p>\n
I am turning my attention to working out a few minor bugs:<\/p>\n
The solution I have in mind for point #4 is going to be far grander than the simple fix that’s required… but that’s for another post.<\/p>\n
Reverting to point #1, I purchased a new ignition switch to see if that would solve the issue. Furthermore, replacing the ignition switch is good maintenance, regardless. The way I bought the ignition switch is quite interesting. I purchased an “aftermarket” Beck \/ Arnley ignition switch from Newegg.com (yes, the computer retailer) of all places. While the Beck \/ Arnley part was almost half the price of Mazda, my intentions were not to skimp…<\/p>\n
Upon receiving the switch, the words Made in Japan are curiously labeled.<\/p>\n
<\/a><\/p>\n Take a guess what lay inside – an OEM Mazda part!<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Replacing the ignition switch was an easy affair and can be accessed by removing the steering column’s surround.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n Next, I took the time to give the car another oil change. Although there was only a couple hundred miles on the engine, I figured it would be beneficial to do so anyway given the dyno tuning. I’ve either become spoiled and reluctant, or simply lazy… but I refuse to lift my car with floor jacks and jack stands anymore. I brought the RX-7 over to a buddy’s shop after hours to do the oil change.<\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n