rx7fc vs Porsche 944
12-03-12, 07:13 PM
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rx7fc vs Porsche 944
What do you think is better? I'm looking to get my next car and I'm thinking of these two. Also I plan on racing/drifting. Does Porsche have any aftermarket?
12-03-12, 07:27 PM
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I've never owned a 944, so this is all second-hand knowledge from speaking with a lot of 944 owners. But from what I can tell their parts are horrendously expensive. Now, the same can be said for the FC, but there's enough aftermarket support for it to where the parts aren't as bad anymore.
In all reality, you've chosen two of the most masochist-driven vehicles of all time, so I'd say it's apples to apples really. They're both finicky as ****, you'll love either of them, and you'll hate them with all your heart at the same time.
Obviously I'm going to say buy an FC, but that's because I love (and hate so much at the same time) my FC.
In all reality, you've chosen two of the most masochist-driven vehicles of all time, so I'd say it's apples to apples really. They're both finicky as ****, you'll love either of them, and you'll hate them with all your heart at the same time.
Obviously I'm going to say buy an FC, but that's because I love (and hate so much at the same time) my FC.
12-03-12, 11:21 PM
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German wiring, it scares the hell out of me... I did work on a 190e (Benz, not Porsche, I know) and it literally made the FC a walk in the park electronics wise.
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12-04-12, 09:43 AM
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Yes I have thought of this. I am going to have my current truck as backup for when I do screw something up. But i'm not going to be doing any hardcore drifting, just kinda get together with friends and drift in a lot occasionally going to events.
12-04-12, 10:46 AM
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I had an Audi A6 with a 2.7L 30v twin turbo and a 6sp manual. The car was a blast to drive, and working on it was actually pretty cake. I worked on pretty much all aspects of the car and never ran in to anything that was out of the ordinary, aside from the whole "lock carrier" thing. That's where the whole front of the car swings out of the way so you can get to the front of the engine to do things like replace the timing belt, etc. Everything was fairly straightforward, and the electrical stuff wasn't really that daunting. Maybe my perspective is a bit skewed though, as I work with electrical/electronic equipment for a living.
12-04-12, 10:51 AM
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I've heard that you have to basically drop the engine in order to do a clutch job on a 944. Could be BS, just what I heard once. But with the stresses you put on a drivetrain while drifting I would imagine you would want a very simple and easy to work on system. I.E. NOT a Porsche.
12-04-12, 11:15 AM
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FC > 944. every German electrical system sucks, its like they don't understand how it works. Porsche parts are NOT cheap, there is little aftermarket for Porsche.
the 944 has a timing belt, and if it breaks you need a head and all the valves. if the water pump breaks it takes the engine with it, which is big bucks.
its a 944, so you can't go to Porsche meets, because its not 911
plus its a 30 year old Porsche so you have to dress like this
the 944 has a timing belt, and if it breaks you need a head and all the valves. if the water pump breaks it takes the engine with it, which is big bucks.
its a 944, so you can't go to Porsche meets, because its not 911
plus its a 30 year old Porsche so you have to dress like this
12-04-12, 07:20 PM
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FC > 944. every German electrical system sucks, its like they don't understand how it works. Porsche parts are NOT cheap, there is little aftermarket for Porsche.
the 944 has a timing belt, and if it breaks you need a head and all the valves. if the water pump breaks it takes the engine with it, which is big bucks.
its a 944, so you can't go to Porsche meets, because its not 911
plus its a 30 year old Porsche so you have to dress like this
the 944 has a timing belt, and if it breaks you need a head and all the valves. if the water pump breaks it takes the engine with it, which is big bucks.
its a 944, so you can't go to Porsche meets, because its not 911
plus its a 30 year old Porsche so you have to dress like this
12-04-12, 07:32 PM
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I've owned both.
From my experience, both cars are tight. And I mean small, quick, and handle pretty damn well. Personally, I think the FC handles better. I liked the gas mileage of the 944. But the overall driving experience of the FC trumps the 944, in my opinion.
I wrecked the 944 and sold it for $700. You wouldn't be able to do that with an FC. Haha
From my experience, both cars are tight. And I mean small, quick, and handle pretty damn well. Personally, I think the FC handles better. I liked the gas mileage of the 944. But the overall driving experience of the FC trumps the 944, in my opinion.
I wrecked the 944 and sold it for $700. You wouldn't be able to do that with an FC. Haha