Buying a 3rd Gen
10-14-02, 06:48 PM
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Buying a 3rd Gen
Ok. Currently I have two BMW's One being a 98 Droptop and another being a 4 door daily driver. I really wanted a nice track car and I started looking. I fell in love with the Rx-7. So thats kind of my intro. Now to the real question. Is there any special year for the 3rd gens I should look for? Also first thing im probably gonna do is spend some money on a body kit after I take care of the normal checkups on the car and replacements. I was looking at the Jun Bodykit or the 99 bodykit? Or something as to that effect on the 2nd bodykit not 100% sure on the name. Whats everyones opnion on both kits and any good places to look at info on pricing?
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Wait until you see the car in person before buying or even thinking hard about getting a body kit. They're beatiful cars stock. A picture doesn't do them justice.
Anyway, I like the 99 look a lot. That's probably the only body changes I'd ever do.
-RedHaze
Anyway, I like the 99 look a lot. That's probably the only body changes I'd ever do.
-RedHaze
10-15-02, 12:35 AM
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Ok..thanks for the sarcasm. It was the first thing I thought of. Whoo..this website really knows how to greet someone. But many thanks to RedHaze for his personal opnion MINUS the sarcasm.
10-15-02, 12:51 AM
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Hey, God. Just got a silver 93 touring. Silver "kisses" the curves a little more than the other colors IMO. The ride is "stiff", but not jarring. The interior focuses on YOU, and you end up focusing on driving. Not really a tool around the town type of auto. Which is why I LOVE mine, even with the 61K typical "problems" (sorry... opportunities to experience joy of ownership...) I'm guessing the Hi-Perf R1 and later high perfromance "racing" versions are even more nervous.
that said, you mentioned track car. Seems the ones that come ready for this type of duty would make more sense. Note though that racing these things is VERY much not cheap, hell just OWNING the thing not real cheap. to be honest, you might get more bang for the buck with a second gen machine. With only a little more than 13,000 third gens, do you REALLY want to tear it up racing and putting fiberglass all over it? Ahhhh.. just a purist old fart, I guess!! NOOB one at that!
Perform a search for "worldwide production numbers". It'll give you a breakdown of the different models offered during the three years of import. Note relative scarcity of 95's
that said, you mentioned track car. Seems the ones that come ready for this type of duty would make more sense. Note though that racing these things is VERY much not cheap, hell just OWNING the thing not real cheap. to be honest, you might get more bang for the buck with a second gen machine. With only a little more than 13,000 third gens, do you REALLY want to tear it up racing and putting fiberglass all over it? Ahhhh.. just a purist old fart, I guess!! NOOB one at that!
Perform a search for "worldwide production numbers". It'll give you a breakdown of the different models offered during the three years of import. Note relative scarcity of 95's
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The reason your welcome was skeptical was because of your initial urge to get a body kit. Although many do it, that is after many mods and getting the car in working order.
First you have to deal with the reliability mods. Then do the light performance mods at least before you go for looks. Yes the body kits make the car look awesome, but when I see a body kit on a RX7, I want to see more than average if not exceptional attention to the engine.
These cars were made to go fast and you'll see what I mean the moment you make your first upgrade (i.e., exhaust, intake...) then you will forget for a while the whole notion of the body. The engine becomes paramount over how "phat" you can make it look.
I do like the 99 spec body kits, and for the more extreme taste I would recommend the mazda speed GTC body kit. Just an opinion though.
Nope, not one special year, only special models with minimal difference.
R1, R2, touring and base
The main differences are that the Rs have dual oil coolers and the suspension is more tuned.
Well...on the other hand if you have the money...go ahead and get the kit, but first do some modding because if you want a nice "track car" then you will need extensive mods. Educate yourself on the car; go to www.iluvmyrx7.com, that is a start. It has a great links section.
Oh yeah, Hi...and greetings to you, welcome to the club...
Garrett
First you have to deal with the reliability mods. Then do the light performance mods at least before you go for looks. Yes the body kits make the car look awesome, but when I see a body kit on a RX7, I want to see more than average if not exceptional attention to the engine.
These cars were made to go fast and you'll see what I mean the moment you make your first upgrade (i.e., exhaust, intake...) then you will forget for a while the whole notion of the body. The engine becomes paramount over how "phat" you can make it look.
I do like the 99 spec body kits, and for the more extreme taste I would recommend the mazda speed GTC body kit. Just an opinion though.
Nope, not one special year, only special models with minimal difference.
R1, R2, touring and base
The main differences are that the Rs have dual oil coolers and the suspension is more tuned.
Well...on the other hand if you have the money...go ahead and get the kit, but first do some modding because if you want a nice "track car" then you will need extensive mods. Educate yourself on the car; go to www.iluvmyrx7.com, that is a start. It has a great links section.
Oh yeah, Hi...and greetings to you, welcome to the club...
Garrett
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10-15-02, 01:54 AM
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Welcome to the club, sorry you caught so much grief from all the *********.........
One thing to consider in choosing your year........if you go for a car with a tan interior, which I love, there is a difference between the 93's and the 94 or 95's. The 93 has the interior door panels and the separator pieces between the cockpit and the trunk ALL in tan, whereas the 94 and 95's have just the seats and flooring in tan, with all the doors, etc in black. To me it's a much better look. Also there is a lot of press about paint chipping off the interior pieces on the 93's, which was corrected in subsequent years. Don't know what pieces since mine's a 94 and has no problems with that.
Btw, it's a fun-*** track car, even running it on good street tires; I have the Bridgestone Potenza RE730's and they do a damn good job. I've run mine at Sebring (see Avatar) a couple of times now and it's the time of your life. Never have autocrossed it but I'm sure that's a blast too; I would just rather do more of the 120mph stuff and pitch it into a turn doing 80......it's a real machine..........
Anyway, good luck in your search; I got a cherry 94 PEP model with 67K miles for 14K and felt like I stole it, since this type car was easily going for 16-19K typically.
You will find most everyone on this forum to be exceptionally helpful, so don't let a couple of cheesedicks get you down. I think they see "2 posts" and think "hey, let's tee off.............".
C-ya
David
One thing to consider in choosing your year........if you go for a car with a tan interior, which I love, there is a difference between the 93's and the 94 or 95's. The 93 has the interior door panels and the separator pieces between the cockpit and the trunk ALL in tan, whereas the 94 and 95's have just the seats and flooring in tan, with all the doors, etc in black. To me it's a much better look. Also there is a lot of press about paint chipping off the interior pieces on the 93's, which was corrected in subsequent years. Don't know what pieces since mine's a 94 and has no problems with that.
Btw, it's a fun-*** track car, even running it on good street tires; I have the Bridgestone Potenza RE730's and they do a damn good job. I've run mine at Sebring (see Avatar) a couple of times now and it's the time of your life. Never have autocrossed it but I'm sure that's a blast too; I would just rather do more of the 120mph stuff and pitch it into a turn doing 80......it's a real machine..........
Anyway, good luck in your search; I got a cherry 94 PEP model with 67K miles for 14K and felt like I stole it, since this type car was easily going for 16-19K typically.
You will find most everyone on this forum to be exceptionally helpful, so don't let a couple of cheesedicks get you down. I think they see "2 posts" and think "hey, let's tee off.............".
C-ya
David
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Not too many real "track cars" have body kits. Do like everyone else said, research, read the "newbies!" post at the top of this 3rd gen forum for links to go knowledgable sites.
I don't think everyone was trying to be ********* but we don't take calmly to people buying 3rd gens and the first thing on their mind is what body kit they're getting. Not the most intelligent thing to do in alot of peoples eyes.
Also you're always best when you can use the search button to look for what you're looking for or what you want to know before you post a question especially if it's a question you may think someone has asked before. Many answers are complex, and even some just like I said have been asked more times than you can count already. Common sense get's you alot of respect on this forum, not having it will get you flamed off of this forum quickly.
Anyways, welcome to the club. And enjoy your stay.
I don't think everyone was trying to be ********* but we don't take calmly to people buying 3rd gens and the first thing on their mind is what body kit they're getting. Not the most intelligent thing to do in alot of peoples eyes.
Also you're always best when you can use the search button to look for what you're looking for or what you want to know before you post a question especially if it's a question you may think someone has asked before. Many answers are complex, and even some just like I said have been asked more times than you can count already. Common sense get's you alot of respect on this forum, not having it will get you flamed off of this forum quickly.
Anyways, welcome to the club. And enjoy your stay.
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