3rd Generation Specific (1993-2002) 1993-2002 Discussion including performance modifications and Technical Support Sections.
Sponsored by:

Got my FD the other day

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 1, 2005 | 03:20 AM
  #1  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Got my FD the other day

94 touring, 63k original miles, sat for almost 2 years because clutch went out and previous owner didn't have the cash to fix it, i spent the past 2 days restoring it to mint condition and ordered a clutch, only thing i can't get back to bran new is the wheels considering a powdercoat or stripping them and painting them myself. Any of you have a set of stock blingers for sale for cheap?

Car seems to run fine, but on cold starts it will run very very rich for 20-30 seconds (yes, it is fuel NOT coolant or oil), haven't changed the plugs/wires or anything yet since it's not road worthy as of yet and checked the MAP sensor vac hose, any other recommendations would be appreciated

Best $4500 I ever spent, pics are at:

http://shawnkubik.home.comcast.net/rx7/index.htm
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 03:27 AM
  #2  
TT_Rex_7's Avatar
Rotary Enthusiast
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 1,457
Likes: 0
From: Gallatin, TN
Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
only thing i can't get back to bran new is the wheels considering a powdercoat or stripping them and painting them myself. Any of you have a set of stock blingers for sale for cheap?
If your trying to get them to look like the stock, then have the tires removed, and have the wheels sand blasted.

-Alex
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 03:33 AM
  #3  
caredden's Avatar
Super Moderator
Veteran: Marine Corp
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (148)
 
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 2,277
Likes: 31
From: Okinawa
Nice price! Clear or salvaged title? If it is clear, you got a steal! Good luck with her...
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 03:52 AM
  #4  
|aFk| LiMiTz's Avatar
rawrrr
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 667
Likes: 0
From: San Francisco
damnnnnnn..i just payed 19k for a 93 r1....u people find deals too good to be true!
-ill buy yours 5!
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 04:47 AM
  #5  
Battyboy's Avatar
Ah Huh
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 153
Likes: 0
From: Auckland, NZ
That looks awesome. Nice.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 06:24 AM
  #6  
Air-Rex's Avatar
Full Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 238
Likes: 0
From: snohomish,Wa
good deal, looks great
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 07:29 AM
  #7  
zmarko's Avatar
shoo shoo retarded flu!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Oct 2002
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 0
From: Denver, CO
You got THAT for $4500? Wow. Unusual find, and excellent job cleaning it up! Looks great!
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:37 AM
  #8  
rotorsownyou7's Avatar
Slow RX-7
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 1,715
Likes: 0
From: Virginia
$4500? Holy **** what a deal. Makes me sad.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 10:47 AM
  #9  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
Yeah clean title, guy in financial trouble
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 11:00 AM
  #10  
MR_Rick's Avatar
Planning my come back
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (7)
 
Joined: Feb 2003
Posts: 3,393
Likes: 0
From: Austin, Tx
What's up with FD selling dirt cheap lately?

Man nice steal. My favorite color on FD. You know I hate you right? J/K nice car!!!
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 01:00 PM
  #11  
witepsycho's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 261
Likes: 0
From: chesapeake virginia
damn dude...i thought i got mine for a steal last year....18k miles on stock engine for 14k...emaculate condition..that car is sweet bro, got my props
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 01:08 PM
  #12  
afterburn27's Avatar
Lets Go Hokies!
Tenured Member 20 Years
iTrader: (5)
 
Joined: Aug 2001
Posts: 1,727
Likes: 4
From: Greenville, SC
Wow, that is an awesome deal! Good luck with the car
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 02:14 PM
  #13  
Railgun's Avatar
I won't let go
Veteran: Marine Corp
Tenured Member: 20 Years
Liked
Loved
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 3,871
Likes: 23
From: Chi -> Maidstone
Sell me the motor when you pull it.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 02:27 PM
  #14  
TurboLumpy's Avatar
They took our jobs!
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 884
Likes: 0
From: Marlton, nj
4500? u son of a bitch
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 03:56 PM
  #15  
1revn3rdgen's Avatar
Rotary Freak
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (27)
 
Joined: Oct 2003
Posts: 2,964
Likes: 0
From: Los Angeles
Even if it is a salvage title it's still a steal.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 04:01 PM
  #16  
WaLieN's Avatar
Call me gramps!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2003
Posts: 2,334
Likes: 0
From: Detroit, MI
$4,500?!
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 04:19 PM
  #17  
NINjaX7's Avatar
S S S SOLD!!! **(
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 458
Likes: 0
From: Everett, WA
OMG Wtf!!!? $4500????? that's insane! i feel jipped, my fd is asscrack compared to the price you got it for. i got mine for $9k, it had a cracked radiator, and the shogun asscrack body kit. props bro, i like your car!
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:12 PM
  #18  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
well, price or not, i don't know how to work on it so it does me no good...

going to put a clutch in it this week as well as powdercoat the wheels a darker color (only part of the car i couldn't restore to mint on this weekend's cleanup excursion), however i don't know why it runs super ultra rich on cold start but cleans up after a few minutes, if when i drive it it doesn't work properly i'll have to pay the dealer to fix it anyway
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:31 PM
  #19  
HDP's Avatar
HDP
A Fistfull of Dollars!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,322
Likes: 6
From: HuntsVEGAS, AL
Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
well, price or not, i don't know how to work on it so it does me no good...

going to put a clutch in it this week as well as powdercoat the wheels a darker color (only part of the car i couldn't restore to mint on this weekend's cleanup excursion), however i don't know why it runs super ultra rich on cold start but cleans up after a few minutes, if when i drive it it doesn't work properly i'll have to pay the dealer to fix it anyway
Your wheels look to be chrome plated. I would seriously consider having them rechromed. Only paying 4.5K, you should have $$ left over to get you some Fikses instead.

Last edited by HDP; May 1, 2005 at 08:33 PM.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:34 PM
  #20  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
this is a budget project, i can get ls1's & t56's for cheap and fab my own fuel/radiator options, hinson is cheap for the other supporting mods.... but i'll drive it stock through the rest of hte summer
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:38 PM
  #21  
HDP's Avatar
HDP
A Fistfull of Dollars!
Tenured Member: 20 Years
iTrader: (2)
 
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 5,322
Likes: 6
From: HuntsVEGAS, AL
Originally Posted by BoostFrenzy
this is a budget project, i can get ls1's & t56's for cheap and fab my own fuel/radiator options, hinson is cheap for the other supporting mods.... but i'll drive it stock through the rest of hte summer
Well, if you send it off to Hinson, I'll take your old drive-train. His shop's not very far from me.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:48 PM
  #22  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
no, i'm doing the work... this wouldn't be budget paying them for such a simple changeover, however i will purchase their subframe and other required parts minus fuel/coolant options
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 08:50 PM
  #23  
riptor's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 345
Likes: 0
From: lemoore ca
Originally Posted by witepsycho
damn dude...i thought i got mine for a steal last year....18k miles on stock engine for 14k...emaculate condition..that car is sweet bro, got my props
thats how much mine cost last year but had 27k?? very curious.
eithe way nice buy dude.. cars really clean good restoration job.
Reply
Old May 1, 2005 | 09:02 PM
  #24  
BoostFrenzy's Avatar
Thread Starter
Avoiding the tree lane
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 568
Likes: 0
From: Grand Rapids, MI
just dealing with these wheels now :/ it's a shame this car wasn't covered while it sat
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
RxglassJAw
NE RX-7 Forum
0
Sep 10, 2015 07:35 PM
SakeBomb Garage
Vendor Classifieds
1
Sep 7, 2015 03:44 PM
SakeBomb Garage
SakeBomb Garage
1
Sep 7, 2015 03:32 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 11:25 AM.