Famous last words... "I can do a better burnout" LSD : Yeah.... Not today son....

"I don't know how to end the video" FD RX7: "Don't worry fam I gotchu"

Your sentiment at the end about fixing things wrong with it is how I've felt about bikes I still own but don't ride hardly at all, and my end of year goal after I finish this last build of the year is to fix all those small little annoying issues that make me not want to ride certain bikes. I ride my XS650 almost every day, but everything else just sits. Guess that's the problem with owning a bunch of vehicles; there's a never ending to-do list, and if you start tackling the issues, being in the garage working on the same old bikes can feel like purgatory lol.

4:14 Converting gallons to cubic inches as if it makes the math easier for me, is the most cleaver way to make fun of my European ass. I have to give Ben a credit for that one 😂

My god I did NOT expect that ending lmao

Ben : "Let's end this video with a BANG!" Car : "Ok dude you asked for it..."

Well,....shit. I almost wanted an RX7.

6:36 Honestly, I love this car. It sounds so good listening to it. Wish I could drive it myself. It's probably the best part about your rotary RX-7 videos, just you driving it with just the sound, no music or voice over, just a turbo, exhaust, and road noise.

When you said you're going to fix the things you dislike about your FD, I had a brief moment of panic followed by visions of pushrods and bald eagles flying through the air. But then you fixed the diff like a boss, and all was right in the world again because your FD was back in its natural state...broken ;)

How it started: There's a few issues, heavy steering, clutch, oil How it's going: Blew up diff trying to get some B-Roll content

Can I say that I’m really happy to see a car KZfaq channel that doesn’t cut the yellow line when driving mountain roads? Cause I’m honestly pretty happy you’re showing good driving discipline.

With all the “challenges” of ownership,… 6:42-8:50… those two minutes make it all worth it. That was almost therapeutic. Thanks for all you do and all the content you produce.

I like how you converted your RX7 gas tank capacity from Gallons to cubic inches for the non-U.S. viewers. I'm sure that was very helpful to them.🤣

Dear K- Ben. Your content is better than the juiciest, most expensive steak in the world. So get better and get back in the game. Your team needs you, and I need you. Love you brother.

We appreciate the sacrifice for the good of the channel. G&G has quickly become one of my favorite channels and every video is a must watch. Trying to go back in time and catch up on all the old content now.

"I can do a better burnout" Diff: "Aight, imma head out"

Ben: let’s do burnouts Rx7: trust me pal you are not that guy

You need a differential brace to be doing that. Stock FD diff and trans are really only good below for under 400 hp. Might as well get a transmission brace while you’re at it. Also if you drop your diff to fix it, relocate the fuel filter- the stock position is really hard to access, it is above the diff

Love how he converted gallons into another imperial measurement

And I tought I had bad luck when the battery in my RX8 died on me yesterday... Thanks for keeping the rx7 content going.

Thank you for showing us what it is like to actually live with a classic car. A lot of the times the internet hypes up these cars and they definitely are very special cars but rarely do people actually talk about what it is like to live with and all the expenses and impracticality that comes with it.

Drive it. Break it. Fix it. Repeat. FD ownership in a nutshell. You basically summarised what it's like to own one of these things with the last minute of the video 😅 BURNOUUTTTT!!!! "Where's the trailer?"

Usually with longer videos that are mostly talking/discussing, I get super bored and skip through. Thats really the case with most videos. However, every single video you post I end up watching it through and loving every second. Keep it up!

Really converted from gallons to cubic inches, thank you that really helped with determining how large the fuel tank is

It's definitely cheaper to watching you drive a RX7 than actually owning one.

Get well Short Ben! We need you back

Editing is great. Love how it zooms in the moment everything goes to pieces.

Thanks for the "sound only part" it just sounds so good especially in the low RPM's when you can hear that turbo spooling and the lower rumble of the engine.

My favourite part was when Ben trolled the metric world and then his diff karma-exploded.

You guys should do a crossover episode with Rob Dahm after he’s done with SEMA and Ben is healthy. I mean you guys are all Valvoline boys and I can only imagine the shenanigans that would ensue.

Really appreciate 6:39 - 8:51. Pure sounds, and changing camera angles -> Awesome.

LOVE how the driving clip was so raw, no talking or music

This car is just sounds and looks amazing. RIP Diff :(

Not first but still loyal

Great call leaving the music off for the session on the BRP, that was awesome.

dude i went to that car show that happened on the 10th of October and got to see this awesome car in person! its still one of my favorite cars ever and the fact that everything about the car looks pristine give me mad respect for you man! i drove a silver R32 GTST over there and my uncle drove his blue 280z Datsun. one of my favorite car shows ever especially since there was and AE86 coupe even though it was run down quite a bit sadly. hope to see this car sometime in the future man

Please keep doing more On-Board scenes… that scene of you Ben driving gave me goosebumps❤️

I forgot how good RX7s sounded lol

I have been Daily driving and road tripping my FD for 3 years. Done just regular maintenance here and there, accidently skipped a couple oil changes here and there. Never had a problem, even in really bad LA traffic everyday or on 2000mi road trips. I also don't baby the car. I beat the actual shit outta the FD but she loves the punishment. 92k miles. Only actual engine work I've done was tear the motor apart and replace the coolant seals. Cleaned everything else off and put it back together, even with the OEM Apex seals. That was about 10k miles ago and I still have 110psi on both rotors. Rotaries are definitely not as fragile as people are led on to believe.

I was positively surprised that the diff breakage was not used as a clickbait. Love this channel!

Can never go wrong with more rotary content :). Consider getting a "sohn" adapter (OMP adapter) for the car. I made my own but I believe rotary aviation and a couple other places sell them. This way you just have a tank full of two stroke oil and it stops pulling from the crankcase. You can even put a level sensor in it so that you don't have to pop the hood every time. I personally do not premix on top of this for a couple reasons, but you still could if you want to. Looking forward to seeing some more of the RX7! Edit: /wisper oh yeah, and having no power steering in these cars really ain't so bad :). They're nice and light, although of course big sticky tires will counteract that. Just consider it part of your exercise routine.

That ending, wow!!!

thank you for that raw driving footage! nice to see and hear that car on a fun road.

I’ve had 3 fds, I enjoy watching them on KZfaq now, no interest in maintaining another one!! Great video, was a joy to watch!

I'm glad we can all live vicariously through you Ben. Lovely looking car, but I completely understand why you don't drive it very often.

The ending matches your logo :')

Yes!! RX-7 content is back! I’m stoked!!

5K Video ?? My man was killing it in 4K and now he's uploading in 5k not sure about the diff though but juss shows the commitment to Quality. Unmatched. Surreal. Satisfying.

Wow, did not expect that ending:))) Also get well soon , small ben!

3 things at the same time now plus diff... anxiously awaits...

I like the idea of videos like this, it shows what living with these special cars is like, when they’re doing what they were built to be doing, they’re amazing but they’re all compromised on their own ways which I think is cool

What a symphony. That is freedom right there. Great road and background

Love it. Any updates on the other Ben? Hoping and Praying that he’s recovering well 🙏🏽

Thank you so much for bringing back the POV/asmr/binaural content! I’ve missed this so much! Track vids are great and I want to see more, but these are just the best. Good luck with hunting down those annoying little features and the diff! As always the FD will be back more bulletproof than ever

Yeah baby! Caught that end on camera! The best way to go!

Banger video. Grabbed a first time watchers attention and now i have to subscribe lol!

Mazda marketed the RX8 in Germany as a perfect daily-driving sportive car. Problem: Rotaries HATE cold start cold shutoff, but they also hate to be shut off hot. So dailying one on a short commute wreaks havoc on the rotary. Especially with garbage ideas like shutting the car off at traffic lights.

Thanks for another great vid, car looks and sounds *great*. I have to say though, most of the friction that stops you dailying your car is self-inflicted. Cold shut-off is more an RX-8 issue, my FD doesn't flood when shut down cold. I normally shutoff at 4k rpm if cold but that's more a superstition, never had any problems without. Premix is superfluous while the OMP is working. Incidentally Mazda improved the OMP in 96 so subsequent cars consume far less oil, doesn't help your 93 tho unless you can source a later pump. Stock clutch is fine at c.330hp, unsure with your power. Stock PAS is fine, car is designed for it and makes it easier to catch the tail I think. Space behind the seats can take a suitcase or two, plenty of luggage for two ppl. So basically the car Mazda originally sold, especially Series 7 on, is a perfectly good daily driver if you want to ;) If you want to turn it into a toy then absolutely, it's fun enough to be a special car with the light weight, balance and power, but that's a choice not an inherent issue. My 96 FD was my only car for seven years. Yes it's fragile, but I found it perfectly acceptable (as did my wife!). I gave in and got an AMG to run alongside only recently. RX-7 isn't going anywhere though! Good luck fixing the diff and keep us posted!

I'm glad to hear someone explain what's 'wrong' with this car. I've heard so much talk on the Internet about it.

I look forward to more RX7 content. Watching the original Rx7 road trip inspired me to drive my supra more and finally finish the build!

4:20 Most countrys outside the US use Liters to measure fuel. In liters the RX7s tank holds 76 L of fuel

Sounds like we’ll get even more rx7 content!

cant beat the rotary sound! keep this kinda content coming! ✔👌

Oh no! That hurts a bit! Thanks for sharing. I've blown 2 transmissions, so I know the feeling. Transmission 3 is going strong!

For anyone curious, that fuel consumption in non-freedom units is about 22L/100kms. But hey, smiles per gallon is what really counts. Right?

Time for a 8.8 diff, might as well make it bomb proof for the power!👍👌

I can fall asleep to that turbo noise and those back fires, so amazing

looking forward to the RX7 vids, BEN. and hoping ben gets well and back to making vids soon, too. stay safe everyone

Ouch, just popped the diff in my fd a couple weeks back doing the same thing. Even with a brace it's the weakest link in the drivetrain. Mine ripped the teeth off of the torsen lsd gears which is pretty common. Apparently (wish I knew previously) it's fragile at launches, esp with big sticky tires, but once you're moving it's fine even with big hp. Regarding the omp, better to keep it on a well built street car. Without the omp there won't be any oil lubricating the apex seals on throttle off over run (like cruising down a hill) which won't be great for the engine over time.

My mouth is still agape after your second attempt. Oh man. Well here to more RX7 content. I'm definitely a fan of that! Cheers and hope Ben is recovering well!

I've been working on a 2ZZ swapped MR2 Spyder, and had been dailying it for the past 2 weeks now. It's a very fun ride and not bad at all... Once you get over every bit of interior creaking at the slightest of road bumps, seating space so cramped I literally have to tuck my body just to fit, checking oil after every drive to make sure it's not drinking it like water, praying it doesn't rain otherwise the soft top is about as useful as a broken umbrella, and every other muscle car on the road still handing me the gap even when it's in valve lift range. The joys of driving these old gems 😂😑

It sounds so good while he was ripping through those back roads. Damn I had a big smile on my face every time i heard the turbo spool up. 😍And that non-power steering must've felt awesome around the corners with amazing feel and feedback 🥺

Ouch man. I killed my OE clutch in a similar fashion. "I know I can make one last run and go faster!" Hard 2-3 shift and Weee go the rpms in 3rd.

I feel like as you get older (and also start making more money) you appreciate the benefits of newer more comfortable and more reliable car. I love driving my modded cars, but I don't want to drive them every day. I enjoy my boring crossover because it's so comfortable and has so many useful features.

Ben driving that car through the twisties put a smile on my face. That sound is intoxicating

Omg the driving is amazing this car looks like so much fun and worth all the little pain points he talks about

Well that ended with a big OOF...

“Wish I had ideas for more RX7 content”

Good god finally more rx7 vids been wanting this for to long

Can't stop thinking about short Ben. I usually don't get emotional about people I've never met but I've been watching videos from this channel regularly for about 5 years so it feels pretty personal. Hope he recovers well. 🙏

Love the RX7 vidoes!

The gallon to cubic inches joke had me dead ☠️ 😂

Just heard about Ben being in the hospital, very very sad to hear that. my thought and prayers are with you Ben, feel better ASAP.

thanks for the tank capacity conversion, that helped a lot

You guys should have a collab with Rob Dahm and have him build you a bomber 2 or 3 rotor for that thing.

Get well Ben!

I used to daily my FD, it's a horrible daily but I love it. I miss it though, it's been in the shop for bodywork for 7 months... This video made me excited in terms of finally getting her back soon!!

Not gonna lie when he was driving the curves, I was waiting for an 86 to appear and smoke him on the downhill with an inertia drift... I want to see more MR2 content and RX7 Content!!!! DIFF WENT BOOM LOL.. knock knock knock knock as the video cuts.. I LOVE IT

Fd’s are damn gorgeous… too bad about everything else 😆

Reallll early, hope ben's doing well 💛

Trying to smile through the pain to keep from crying. I see you bud. We've all been there.

LOL ohh nooo that ending. Such a beautiful FD. Hope all the issues get worked out soon!

RIP diff

I fucking love your dedication to keeping it rotary

When your FD shat the bed at the end, I realized I couldn't have made a more fitting ending to an FD love letter video that this. I haven't stopped laughing for 5 minutes. Kudos to you my friend.

that sound of the turbskies spooling up is just epic with the sound of rotary burps. ouch on the dif

These make me smile when I spot one in the wild, what a beautiful thing Mazda made!

this guy knows how to docuement a legit video about the rx7, no bs just straight to the shit, subscribed

Awesome video! Sucks that your diff broke but it's all part of the game. Fix it, drive/race it, broke it, and repeat. It's an endless cycle. Looking forward to the next video.

Premixing is such a pain in the ass in Oregon since they have to pump your gas here. It was fun explaining why the first few times, but then it turned into a chore.