*pics* shipped my car off, goodbye rx7club!
08-05-05, 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by stokedxiv
Looks great! Is that one of the early models that doesn't have any door windows? You should get some of the 98+ style wheels, or maybe you've got something else in mind? 
anyway, looks great! I'm sure you'll have fun with her
anyway, looks great! I'm sure you'll have fun with heri want it to remain exactly like the matchbox car i used to play with when i was a kid....everytime i see it, it looks like a toy...i love that
08-05-05, 11:16 AM
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turbojeff you are experienced in RX-7s but don't know about his setup so you shouldn't make those comments. I had every mod on my 94 with the stock radiator being the only thing I didn't upgrade and a greddy 3 row infront of it. My car never got very far past 83C. The stock radiator works great, just like a lot of other info on the forum it's passed on from one person to another not ness. fact
boostgasm nice taste in cars!
your RX-7 looked well done
I went through the same thing twice with the RX-7s and I really enjoyed the experience but now it's time to move on.
Here's what used to be and some last tow pics of the 7s
-yanni
boostgasm nice taste in cars!
your RX-7 looked well done
I went through the same thing twice with the RX-7s and I really enjoyed the experience but now it's time to move on.
Here's what used to be and some last tow pics of the 7s
-yanni
08-05-05, 01:12 PM
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Originally Posted by mrb63083
Nice car. If you don't mind me asking. What did you pay for it?
sold my 7 for $24k, picked up the viper for right at $30k
08-05-05, 02:04 PM
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The big question is, Which one is faster? I would assume a single turbo rx7 should work a 94 viper. The rx7 should also tear it up in the turns. But then again, you OWN a viper, and that says alot. Ive always wanted a viper. Hope you have tons of fun with it.
YOU WILL BE BACK! lol
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YOU WILL BE BACK! lol
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08-05-05, 02:32 PM
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his seven was the fastest car I've riden in (at 19psi, he tuned higher but I never got a ride before he sold it)...he told me the seven is faster, but totally different power.
its truely a beautiful car...I rode in it two days ago..........okay it was only in a parking lot, but I waiting for my turn to drive it
its truely a beautiful car...I rode in it two days ago..........okay it was only in a parking lot, but I waiting for my turn to drive it
08-05-05, 02:41 PM
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You think FD3S's have issues?? hahahaha
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
08-05-05, 03:15 PM
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nold vipers look MUCH better than the new ones.
congrats on the car, ive always wanted a viper. i may use a viper rear on my car when i decide to go to a beefier diff.
have fun with it.
congrats on the car, ive always wanted a viper. i may use a viper rear on my car when i decide to go to a beefier diff.
have fun with it.
08-05-05, 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by SlingShotRX7
You think FD3S's have issues?? hahahaha
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Another jealous assgoblin I love it! Yes the viper is ugly and he's not going to be able to get in it'll lock him out all the time it's gonna suuuck!!
08-05-05, 04:20 PM
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The viper's potential for power is much higher, so it would seem like a step up if that's what you are looking for, Congrats. I really like the "coupe" vipers in the darker colors.
$24K is a nice way to say goodbye.
X...
$24K is a nice way to say goodbye.
X...
08-05-05, 04:44 PM
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Originally Posted by SlingShotRX7
You think FD3S's have issues?? hahahaha
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
08-05-05, 04:50 PM
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Originally Posted by fastcarfreak
The big question is, Which one is faster? I would assume a single turbo rx7 should work a 94 viper. The rx7 should also tear it up in the turns. But then again, you OWN a viper, and that says alot. Ive always wanted a viper. Hope you have tons of fun with it.
YOU WILL BE BACK! lol
Adam
YOU WILL BE BACK! lol
Adam
you can start off in just about any gear, it has ridiculous torque...and for the fun part---
EVERYBODY STARES and takes pictures and follows you, surrenders their first and only daughters, wants rides, begs to pop the hood.....traffic stops, it's a surreal experience and it occurs everytime i take it out for a spin
08-05-05, 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Fd3BOOST
That is a pretty nice looking 3rd gen. Really clean. I even like the sleek lights which generally speaking I am not a big fan of. Which ones are those?
Good luck with the new car.
Good luck with the new car.
exciting experience, WOT, upper 7K+, high boost, I'm looking down at two laptops, CRASH!/BANG!/SPARKS, I look up, WTF?!?, I thought electrical sparks were flying out of the crack b/t the hood and fender...I find out the cover flew off and shattered when it hit the windshield. I guess the clear plastic against the sky looked like the engine was arcing.
08-05-05, 05:28 PM
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Originally Posted by SlingShotRX7
You think FD3S's have issues?? hahahaha
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Early Vipers are horrid.
Not only are they not so good looking.
They have all kinda mechanical electrical issues.
Knew a guy with early Vipers and I quote " worse car he ever owned"
- Leaky targa tops
- quirky electrical stuff, like being locked out the car because door locks won't work
and a host of other issues.
If it isn't 98+ Viper.. Good luck...
You probabably better off with the FD, and probably faster and more reliable..
Nothing like a car built in the 80's or early 90's in the good ole US of A.
Apparently you have no first hand knowledge of Vipers, To bad because you are missing out on a fantastic machine no matter what year.
08-05-05, 05:33 PM
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Originally Posted by boostgasm
good constructive post....the seven was faster, but the viper is a totally different experience...it grunts its way around, it doesn't beg you to stomp on it like the 7....it's more fun to just pimp around slow, but if you want power, it's certainly there....
you can start off in just about any gear, it has ridiculous torque...and for the fun part---
EVERYBODY STARES and takes pictures and follows you, surrenders their first and only daughters, wants rides, begs to pop the hood.....traffic stops, it's a surreal experience and it occurs everytime i take it out for a spin
you can start off in just about any gear, it has ridiculous torque...and for the fun part---
EVERYBODY STARES and takes pictures and follows you, surrenders their first and only daughters, wants rides, begs to pop the hood.....traffic stops, it's a surreal experience and it occurs everytime i take it out for a spin
exactly..im sure when these people get a chance to ride/drive a viper or other cars they question, their thoughts would change immediately..one of the reasons why im going for the viper myself is because i actually like the way it drives..not o i like the way it looks, it must be cool, let me get it..i dont buy a car i dont drive..
you made an excellent choice, you wont regret this purchase, i root for you all the way man!!! btw, you on the viper forum??
08-05-05, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by boostgasm
EVERYBODY STARES and takes pictures and follows you, surrenders their first and only daughters, wants rides, begs to pop the hood.....traffic stops, it's a surreal experience and it occurs everytime i take it out for a spin
08-05-05, 08:48 PM
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I always loved the way vipers looked,so i took one out for a test ride at a dealership.It was a red 97 gts with white stripes with 39,000 miles.This was when i had my last fd,back in 2000.To make a long story short,i was not impressed with it at all.It rode too stiff,the sidepipes were too loud,the front tires wandered all over the place,the clutch and brake were too close together,it was too hot inside the car,and the stereo sucked.But it did draw a lot of attention.with all the cops around here,not a good idea.I liked my 98 c5 mn6 better.
08-05-05, 09:10 PM
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Originally Posted by coolvette
I always loved the way vipers looked,so i took one out for a test ride at a dealership.It was a red 97 gts with white stripes with 39,000 miles.This was when i had my last fd,back in 2000.To make a long story short,i was not impressed with it at all.It rode too stiff,the sidepipes were too loud,the front tires wandered all over the place,the clutch and brake were too close together,it was too hot inside the car,and the stereo sucked.But it did draw a lot of attention.with all the cops around here,not a good idea.I liked my 98 c5 mn6 better.
really? thats weird, it must have been a lemon cause the one i drove it actually rode better than my FD now..unless my fd sucks lol
with the windows up, you barely get wind noise (which is good for a sports car), only thing that sucked is that it tends to fishtail easy so you have to be good with the throttle and hard turns.i thought the nose was very firm which was good since its nose heavy and the front is long..clutch and brake pedals were fine, i didnt listen to the radio at the time lol and it was around fall so i didnt feel hot..
i had a good experience with my test drive