3rd gen VS TII????? I'M TORN!!
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3rd gen VS TII????? I'M TORN!!
Well, I'm posting this in both the FC and FD sections to try and get both sides. I know a guy with a really sweet TII for sale.
88, New black paint, the body is perfect,, 108k on body, new streetported motor, new modified stock turbo, FMIC, SDS programable EFI, 3' racingbeat exhaust, intake. $6k
I think with these mods it would be close to a stock FD.
I just got a new job making more money and was thinking about a 3rd gen. I know enough about FD's to say that buying one is the cheap part. But I want one so bad, I think they are beautiful cars and have wanted one for awhile(way before that stupid movie). I know they arn't very practical, especially in West Virginia. I don't think I would drive a TII or FD in the winter so I guess that doesn't matter. I'm not rich.
Your advice please.
88, New black paint, the body is perfect,, 108k on body, new streetported motor, new modified stock turbo, FMIC, SDS programable EFI, 3' racingbeat exhaust, intake. $6k
I think with these mods it would be close to a stock FD.
I just got a new job making more money and was thinking about a 3rd gen. I know enough about FD's to say that buying one is the cheap part. But I want one so bad, I think they are beautiful cars and have wanted one for awhile(way before that stupid movie). I know they arn't very practical, especially in West Virginia. I don't think I would drive a TII or FD in the winter so I guess that doesn't matter. I'm not rich.
Your advice please.
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I had an 89 RX-7 for a few years and I sold it to buy a 3rd gen RX-7. The 3rd gen completely blows away the 2nd gen in every type of category. These two cars don't even feel like they came from the same company. The 3rd gen is expensive, if you really don't have money go with the 2nd gen. However, if I happen to be in your place, I would definitely start looking for a 3rd gen.
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It isn't really that hard to make a TII faster than a stock FD, in a straight line. I've got both sitting in my driveway right now, TII runs 13.4's, the FD run 13.59 best. The TII is lightened though but the FD will KICK IT'S *** auto-xing. I've auto-xed both and there is really no comparison.
The FD has so many things that are better it is hard to compare the two performance wise. The TII is cheaper to buy and maintain and has a lot more interior room.
Jeff
The FD has so many things that are better it is hard to compare the two performance wise. The TII is cheaper to buy and maintain and has a lot more interior room.
Jeff
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I'm driving a 90 TII right now till I find another FD and I'd like to say that you can't compare the two.
Yes- you can make a TII faster than a stock FD but the key word is MAKE! You can make a civic faster than a stock FD too....so uh you decide.
Yes- you can make a TII faster than a stock FD but the key word is MAKE! You can make a civic faster than a stock FD too....so uh you decide.
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Originally posted by RotaryKnight
Yes- you can make a TII faster than a stock FD but the key word is MAKE! You can make a civic faster than a stock FD too....so uh you decide.
Yes- you can make a TII faster than a stock FD but the key word is MAKE! You can make a civic faster than a stock FD too....so uh you decide.
FCs should NOT be compared to FDs, because there is no comparison.
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Re: 3rd gen VS TII????? I'M TORN!!
Originally posted by XLR8
I just got a new job making more money and was thinking about a 3rd gen. I know enough about FD's to say that buying one is the cheap part. But I want one so bad, I think they are beautiful cars and have wanted one for awhile(way before that stupid movie). I know they arn't very practical, especially in West Virginia. I don't think I would drive a TII or FD in the winter so I guess that doesn't matter. I'm not rich.
Your advice please.
I just got a new job making more money and was thinking about a 3rd gen. I know enough about FD's to say that buying one is the cheap part. But I want one so bad, I think they are beautiful cars and have wanted one for awhile(way before that stupid movie). I know they arn't very practical, especially in West Virginia. I don't think I would drive a TII or FD in the winter so I guess that doesn't matter. I'm not rich.
Your advice please.
If you already have a car, my advise would be to start your job and save some money. If you just HAVE to get a car right away, get the TII.
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Re: 3rd gen VS TII????? I'M TORN!!
Originally posted by XLR8
Well, I'm posting this in both the FC and FD sections to try and get both sides.
Well, I'm posting this in both the FC and FD sections to try and get both sides.
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From what you say of your circumstances, I'd suggest you buy a TII for now, and see how the future pans out... An FD will probably be a little too much of a commitment I'd guess..
Cheers,
Dave
Cheers,
Dave
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I have decided to get the TII. I truelly love FD's, but like I said I am not rich. And if I would have problems beyond my scope, it would be along way to a proffesional shop. Maybe in a few years I will change my mind. In the mean time, I envy you FD owners. Thanks guys
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Originally posted by black99
I personally like TII's, but have never drove one. The FC sounds pretty good.
I personally like TII's, but have never drove one. The FC sounds pretty good.
They were very light and agile for their time.
When the new body RX-7's and 300zx's hit the market, the FC's just sort of dropped off...
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Re: Re: 3rd gen VS TII????? I'M TORN!!
Originally posted by m477
Ok, let me guess -- the FC guys told you to get an FC, and the FD guys told you to get an FD. Wow, that's helpful. And knowing is half the battle.
Ok, let me guess -- the FC guys told you to get an FC, and the FD guys told you to get an FD. Wow, that's helpful. And knowing is half the battle.
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I have had all three gen now. byfar the best one is my 3rd gen. the powere handlignand etc is just over all more fun to drive. yes i would not drive it in the winter, but if your not going to drive it make sure that you start it at least once a week.
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Ive been on both of sides of the fence and I can say without a doubt I will never be in an FC again. There truly is no comparison and you will always be stuck in what I call "FC syndrome". It means no matter how much effort or money is put into the FC, to everyone else its just an old model not worthy of the time/effort. Even if its a nice example of what the FC could be. No matter what anyone says I guarantee the guy giving you a compliment is thinking "if he could afford to dump this much money into a FC why didn't he just get an FD to begin with."
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Supernaut, you aren't kidding! In retrospect, I was in no way ready for an FD.
I was doing the infamous "browsing own threads" and saw one of my first posts in the FD section....lol
The crazy thing is, it took me this long to get an FD. I've owned my car only a year last August. I took no time time making it what I wanted with full suspension & single turbo projects complete though.
I was just telling a friend the other day that in 17 months I've put less than 3k miles on it. Lots of jack stand time...lol
I was doing the infamous "browsing own threads" and saw one of my first posts in the FD section....lol
The crazy thing is, it took me this long to get an FD. I've owned my car only a year last August. I took no time time making it what I wanted with full suspension & single turbo projects complete though.
I was just telling a friend the other day that in 17 months I've put less than 3k miles on it. Lots of jack stand time...lol