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One thing you dislike about your FC..

Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:03 PM
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This thread should have been a poll.

I pick no cup holder. Also wish there was more headroom.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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More headroom would be great. I hit my head almost everytime I get in and out my car.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:11 PM
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gimme more speed- quick. But for now, I'd settle for getting her started
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:12 PM
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Very good topic we've got here.. if there's one thing that i cannot STAND about my car are those damn pesky little love bugs, they seem to be attracted to the bright red i think... everything else i absolutly adore, rx-7 for life guys, there's no changing that... AM I RIGHT!!!!

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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:20 PM
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no cup holder and hard to find some parts.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:22 PM
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I think the interior of rx7's are the worst interiors ever. the plastic is so thin and the fasteners are like *1 time use, 2 times is pushing it * ask anyone that's done an s4-s5 interior conversion
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:25 PM
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The pathetic stock radio/CD player for those of us committed to keeping it un-moded and pure. And for sure the potential flooding problem.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:29 PM
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There is no RHD Infini model in North America.


That's pretty much the only problem I have with the FC3S.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:41 PM
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random seat belt warnings
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:45 PM
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My only dislike is how loud an NA is with a header or any exhaust mods.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 07:46 PM
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the bad shocks, and cheasy interior pieces. my sunroof died too.
i love this car.
interior wont be a problem when its a dedicated racer.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 08:33 PM
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That I don't have enough money to feed the monster, and even after this spring it still won't be fast enough with a to4S at 20psi
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:00 PM
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My 1500rpm idle!! Actually it really wouldnt matter if my car wasnt so crazy loud!!

I wish my car was quiter, oh and had 100 more hp, and a tranny that could take it.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:29 PM
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I don't mind my screwed up tps, and the fact that my idle STILL surges. Nor do i mind the fact that when i wear big shoes and hit the breaks i have a tendency to stomp on the gas as well. Actually i find those things mildly cute about the car. The thing that kinda irks me is the fact that my my fuel gauge and speedometer are RETARDED. Who would've figured mazda didn't know how to make gauges properly?

Oh free insurance would be nice too
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:38 PM
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i wish my car was brand new (she has 150k), and i wish it had more power. thats about it. oh yeah and an invincible engine that lasts for eternity.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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always having to troubleshoot the bitch to find out whats wrong now.
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:42 PM
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oh yeah and an invincible engine that lasts for eternity.
so you have low expectations huh? I also have to vote for a damn cup holder. and gas mileage...a RX-7 isn't all that great for college comuting
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 09:45 PM
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Originally posted by minclo
I also have to vote for a damn cup holder. and gas mileage...a RX-7 isn't all that great for college comuting
Phh. Wussies.

You want fuel economics and a cup holder? Get a 1st gen Protege.

When I think no cupholder and bad gas mileage, I think SPORTS CAR!!!
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 10:08 PM
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right on black 13.

P.S, i love how loud N/a's get with some simple exhuast mods... it's freaking GREAT!

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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 10:58 PM
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Phh. Wussies.

You want fuel economics and a cup holder? Get a 1st gen Protege.

When I think no cupholder and bad gas mileage, I think SPORTS CAR!!!
Don't those circle things on the inside of the glove compartment doors count as cupholders? They could potentially hold a cup
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 11:07 PM
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Originally posted by Black13B
There is no RHD Infini model in North America.


That's pretty much the only problem I have with the FC3S.
Well, a 15 year old car from japan can be imported into Canada with no crash testing or anything, they are exempt. So soon, you can get an Infini IV
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Old Sep 18, 2003 | 11:13 PM
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where to start... sloppy shifter(brand new shift bushings even), throws are way too long, steering wheel is too big, imprecise clutch, exhaust sounds obnixious, interior fit and finish, sunroof wont pop on its own, stupid squirrel seat belts, weak transmission, gears are too tall, needs a/c, and the car just feels heavy.

I still love my FC, and almost all of those things are going to be worked out soon, its just a matter of time. I really cant explain why my car feels heavy to me, but even though its 200 lbs lighter than my friends S2k, it still feels heavier. And its WAY sloppier, in everything, than the S2k is.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:42 AM
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Unhappy biggies

reliabilty and finding a competent mechanic. In the last 15 mon. I have gone through 2 engines and the car has been in the garage 6 months total (and I dont mean mine) the last machanic has had the car for going on 5 mon. the entire summer and I pay 100 bucks/ month to insure it and its been there since late april, whats worse, I only drive it until like mid to late october. I have put 4k miles on the car total. Feel like tossin' in the towel on rx7's quite honestly. maybe get a 944 turbo.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 12:47 AM
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i had a car that reeked like exhaust as well, it wasn't fun. got headaches as well and always stunk like it as well.
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Old Sep 19, 2003 | 01:06 AM
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I wish i had more room in the back so all the honeys could pile in. It kind of stinks just being able to drive around one at a time
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