Took an FC for a test drive today...
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Took an FC for a test drive today...
OK, so I took this battered FC for a test drive today. The selling price is $500. Not too shabby.
However, it does have some problems:
1. Logicon is dead. He has the part and I just need to put it in.
2. AC compressor is FUBAR. But who cares? It's a power drag anyway and has already been disconnected.
3. Paint is HORRID and there is some rust and one large dent. No worries, I have a budy with a body shop.
4. AWEFUL noise coming from the left rear wheel. It is a LOUD humming at speed, but a faint clicking at low speed. WTF could that be? He thought it might have been a brake problem, so the rear caliper was replaced. Didn't do the job. Could a rear wheel bearing be bad? Does this sound like a resonable conclusion?
Any ideas?
However, it does have some problems:
1. Logicon is dead. He has the part and I just need to put it in.
2. AC compressor is FUBAR. But who cares? It's a power drag anyway and has already been disconnected.
3. Paint is HORRID and there is some rust and one large dent. No worries, I have a budy with a body shop.
4. AWEFUL noise coming from the left rear wheel. It is a LOUD humming at speed, but a faint clicking at low speed. WTF could that be? He thought it might have been a brake problem, so the rear caliper was replaced. Didn't do the job. Could a rear wheel bearing be bad? Does this sound like a resonable conclusion?
Any ideas?
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$500 for a FC with a good engine? These problems can be fixed and you'd have a good starting base for a project car. Most $500 cars don't come with such luxury items like running engines so pick it up and give it a new lease on life.
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This wouldn't happen to be in Columbus, OH would it? If so that's my friend's car. On the exterior it's very crappy, but it's been maintained very well. For $500 it's a great deal IMO, I was planning on buying it as a daily driver, but I got a BMW 325 for free, and already have an '88 TII. To me the problem sounds like a wheel bearing as well.
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Originally posted by 2DoritosOnAStick
This wouldn't happen to be in Columbus, OH would it?
This wouldn't happen to be in Columbus, OH would it?
I know that the car runs fine. And I'm probably going to take it. I just need another car while my Probe GT is under the knife, and I've always wanted an RX7. I don't know if I would ever put any money into the car other than to get the basic problems fixed. '
However, worse comes to worse, I could always sell it to someone on this board for a parts car.
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Originally posted by Pat_SOPOC
Yeah, getting it from my good friend Howard (Hwilli on this board.)
I know that the car runs fine. And I'm probably going to take it. I just need another car while my Probe GT is under the knife, and I've always wanted an RX7. I don't know if I would ever put any money into the car other than to get the basic problems fixed. '
However, worse comes to worse, I could always sell it to someone on this board for a parts car.
Yeah, getting it from my good friend Howard (Hwilli on this board.)
I know that the car runs fine. And I'm probably going to take it. I just need another car while my Probe GT is under the knife, and I've always wanted an RX7. I don't know if I would ever put any money into the car other than to get the basic problems fixed. '
However, worse comes to worse, I could always sell it to someone on this board for a parts car.
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hiya pat. we met at the last probe meet. i had the yellow drop top rx7. my car is for sale if you are interested.
good times.. we gonna do it again this year? as long as we change camping spots.. cuz that one was pretty darned weak!! u should try caveman camping.. place was a riot when we went. the people dont care if your loud as **** and they are some really friend good ol' boys that run it.. i think it is like 10 min down the road from where we were last time..
good times.. we gonna do it again this year? as long as we change camping spots.. cuz that one was pretty darned weak!! u should try caveman camping.. place was a riot when we went. the people dont care if your loud as **** and they are some really friend good ol' boys that run it.. i think it is like 10 min down the road from where we were last time..
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Originally posted by supergoat
I didn't know Howard's FC was beaten like that. And what are you doing to the PGT?
I didn't know Howard's FC was beaten like that. And what are you doing to the PGT?
No, don't get me wrong. The car RUNS fine! It was pretty well maintained. The motor is PLENTY strong.
An hell yeah I remember you man! We're going to do the whole Hocking Hills thing again this year for sure.
Dates are June 28-30th. Drop me an email so I can give you the web address when I get the HH site rolling again.
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