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For these ultra low mileage FD's, I'd love to see the compression numbers. That's all I can think about when I see that 16k mile black '94 on autotrader.
Engines don't lost compression from sitting...... a rotary can however have coolant seal failure if it sits for years with old degraded coolant. Based on the vacuum my 1200 mile Montego Blue FD pulls at idle, the compression is excellent. Maybe I'll check compression and install new spark plugs over the winter for the hell of it.
I also agree with Dale that these cars don't require anything special for maintenance. Troubleshooting the sequential twin turbo system is another story altogether however
For these ultra low mileage FD's, I'd love to see the compression numbers. That's all I can think about when I see that 16k mile black '94 on autotrader.
If you’re talking about the one at Rich Motron Mazda, see my post #4609 in this thread. I further looked at it since and am reasonably sure it’s has a re-man in it. They’re still asking $80,000 for it.
Engines don't lost compression from sitting...... a rotary can however have coolant seal failure if it sits for years with old degraded coolant.
Good to know. And 1200 miles….praise the rotary Gods that is impressive! Have you ever changed the spark plugs on it? I’ve read somewhere that you’ve had it for quite some time.
it depends on the race. my friends and i, built an Integra (or three) and went racing. in a 25 hour long race, it would last about 12-16 hours before we needed the duct tape to keep it together. in a normal race 20-40 minutes it ran for three whole seasons with no issues (2 races a weekend, 7 weekends a year, its about the same amount of time)
this is the after picture, the duct tape is actually holding it together. it did run its fastest lap like this though, and it did finish
That was a pretty awesome video (a lot of that information I did not even know). He was sorta on key with some of the issues he named off, but I love how he really glossed over all of it stating "every car has issues, but not all of them drive like this". This video was very well done, I really enjoyed it!
What "service"? The rotary is a snap for service - change plugs, change fluids - it's like any other car. There's no weirdo timing belts, tensioners, etc.
Any competent mechanic can maintain and fix an RX-7. This car is documented TO DEATH on how to fix everything.
Yeah, you would need a specialty shop to do a rebuild, but everything outside of the engine keg is like any other car.
Dale
What if it's failing emissions or won't boost correctly?
What if it's failing emissions or won't boost correctly?
Those have definitely been covered to death on this forum and I'm fairly certain, unless your car starts up and drives away on its own, there's no issue that hasn't been covered in some way shape or form. The archives alone would assist you in building a bare shell into a show ready, perfectly driving car.
So when is Goodfella taking his car to Pebble Beach?
No plans any time soon
The '94 CW original owner w/50k miles just went for $64,000 plus fees. Third highest for an FD on BaT after the 4k mile MB touring back in 2019 and the 20k mile VR base model back in August of this year.
The '94 CW original owner w/50k miles just went for $64,000 plus fees. Third highest for an FD on BaT after the 4k mile MB touring back in 2019 and the 20k mile VR base model back in August of this year.
Might be time to list the 1000k MB with 100k reserve
PS Property still cheap vs collector car value Hell even tesla might be a better deal long term
I was watching that one closely because it resembled my 94 CW that I purchased last September.
I feel lucky to own a CW FD. They are beautiful and I’m happy to see prices on the rise.
Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
No plans any time soon
The '94 CW original owner w/50k miles just went for $64,000 plus fees. Third highest for an FD on BaT after the 4k mile MB touring back in 2019 and the 20k mile VR base model back in August of this year.
Those have definitely been covered to death on this forum and I'm fairly certain, unless your car starts up and drives away on its own, there's no issue that hasn't been covered in some way shape or form. The archives alone would assist you in building a bare shell into a show ready, perfectly driving car.
For sure. I mean I literally wrote a bunch of articles on these topics. But for someone who wants to buy and collect these cars, and take it somewhere for service, options are limited.
There’s one shop about 3 hours from me, and that’s about it. I’m one of 2 rotary owners in my town, and the other hangs out with a different crowd than myself so I’m pretty much on my own here. Hopefully some time in the near future I’ll end up near a larger community with a shop nearby.
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