1QWIK7

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Yeah cause everyone who buys an FD brings their car everyday to the roadcourse to put that great handling to use

Dont think so man, we're talking about practical reasons. Obviously he doesnt use the FD everyday. With something of equal value, (Ramy, i didnt mean equal value in terms of price but of all factors which i stated in my post) meaning driveability, reliability, power, versitility etc etc. Since he wants to replcae the FD with something, he can use the G coupe as i mentioned as an example to do all this. He would then only need one car, the G.

HKNY

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I hate the new skylines ,i would like the new BMW M coupe

FDNewbie

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I find that hard to believe. I bought an '86 Accord for $500, and ran it until it had 220,000 miles and the timing belt snapped (I had no intention of paying $800 to replace the timing belt on a $500 car lol). Then I bought an FB for $2,000 (it was MINT, low mileage, etc). Not only is it very cheap to purchase and maintain, but it also gives me a killer multicar discount on my car insurance

RX7SIGN

1QWIK7 you dont need a roadcourse to do some road testing lol. Niether do you need to be on a race track to appreciate or utilize the RX7's performance attributes. The point is there is a big difference even on the STREET between an RX7 and a G35. To say the "only thing it doesnt have is the FD's timeless style and rareness" is a false statement and more so an opinion.

FDNewbie

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To add to what RX7SIGN said, I get a kick outta my car being the ONLY car I've driven to date to actually allow me to FEEL the *exact* nature of the terrain I'm driving on, no matter how subtle the inconsistancies in that terrain. And sometimes it's very darty secondary to those inconsistancies... (RX7SIGN, remember how I told ya the FD is the ONLY car I've been in that vibrates like crazy when driving up the ramp from 495 to 95 N? For the first 3 or so miles. Now THAT is incredibly sensitive suspension geometry).

M104-AMG

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Some have mentioned an E36 M3, but what about the bad-a$$ Mercedes 190E 2.3-16v ?

I've driven a 2.3-16v with a C36 engine transplant, and it was insane. . . To me the styling is very bold and classic, and very reliable.

:-) neil

FDNewbie

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Mercedes 190E? A wee bit old, dontcha think?

GoodfellaFD3S

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I just read an article on that car and an older bimmer in road and track. it seemed pretty cool, but are you proposing replacing an FD with a sub 200 hp 4 banger

DCrosby

Noice !

Well i read them both and it seems like you said; a lot of talk and little action, or maybe people who are true "Enthusiasts" do what someone sugested to take it all appart and ship it piecemeal... and re-assemble... making it a "Kit" Car...

Personally I'd then "kit" a LHD one from Germany or Holland (It's closer to the seaport)

Possibility exists, and it's possibly the same reason nobody said anything because they don't want retribution, same reason passing smog without a "Cat" is "IMPOSSIBLE"

1QWIK7

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YEah but you're not understanding that concept along with the posters original post.

You're right, there is a HUGE difference between the 2 cars. But for what HE uses it for, he wants a relatively quick car thats reliable, more practical with a warranty, IF he were to trade the FD for something else. Something he can use that sorta replaces the FD. Well throw away reliable cause the FD is not that, throw away practical cause the FD is not that. All you got is ***** to the wall performance, honestly, ask the poster how many times he had hit up the track or roadcourse in his days of ownership?

Straight line performance? I say a stock FD would be close with the G coupe, any turbo car will "feel" faster but i think the G coupe ran a 14 flat in one of those years. Not to mention its alot heavier than the FD. It is also a luxury car.

M104-AMG

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Only with a C36 engine upgrade 268 HP and 278 ft-lbs torque, normally aspirated or a turbo on the 4-cylinder.

Donny Drummonds did a turbo w/a TEC-III EFM on the 2.3-16v engine, and he dyno'd over 475+ HP and 450+ ft-lbs. of torque . . .

:-) neil

wanklin

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Post a picture of this thing Neil.

njstreetrx7

[QUOTE=1QWIK7]YEah but you're not understanding that concept along with the posters original post.

You're right, there is a HUGE difference between the 2 cars. But for what HE uses it for, he wants a relatively quick car thats reliable, more practical with a warranty, IF he were to trade the FD for something else. Something he can use that sorta replaces the FD. Well throw away reliable cause the FD is not that, throw away practical cause the FD is not that. All you got is ***** to the wall performance, honestly, ask the poster how many times he had hit up the track or roadcourse in his days of ownership?

Straight line performance? I say a stock FD would be close with the G coupe, any turbo car will "feel" faster but i think the G coupe ran a 14 flat in one of those years. Not to mention its alot heavier than the FD. It is also a luxury car.[/QUOTE

i wouldnt say the fd isnt reliable, also many people have gotten an stock fd in the low 13's....not to mention the new technology in something as simple as tire perfprmance. to each thier own but.but ibelieve A G35 CAN NEVER REPLACE A FD, and if it ever got close in performance look to spend a whole lotta $$$

njstreetrx7

1 out of 3984394893849384398 why do u make posts like this. do you know how MANY PEOPLE DAILY THIER FD IN UR AREA NOT TO MENTION ALL OF JERSEY. HONESTLY i think u just have really bad luck w the fd

1QWIK7

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How many people? You tell me lol

And come on juan, how many engines have you went through already? I know you have a heavy foot, i seen but even though, that plays a huge role in sports car buyers.

And new technology is not that simple. Try implanting the latest technology today into an FD. You cant.

Im not saying the G35 is a direct replacement because they are both different cars. Im just saying it COULD be a replacement. Aside from weight and timeless style, there really isnt much of a difference between the 2, unless you wanna get technical and go to the books for stats but thats pointless in this matter.

1QWIK7

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How do i have bad luck? Nothing is wrong with it right now except high idle. I choose to not drive it everyday.

You're the only person i know of in jersey that truely daily drives the FD, i mean REALLY drive it, and thats great but look at the consequence it brought you. You been through like 3 engines and you didnt hit 60k mark yet right?

GoodfellaFD3S

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Out of all these people going through engines, how many are stock cars and how many are due to user error? Out of all the FD owners I know Rob, you certainly hate your car the most

FDNewbie

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Such as? I posed this question to the forum not too long ago, and VERY few suggesstions were made... https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/modernizing-fd-461840/. The FD has virtually everything you need, if you look at it from the stance of a pure, no compromise sportscar...

njstreetrx7

ive ben throught 2 motors. 1st motor was excelent ..2nd i bought a used motor< dumb move. ive been throught 2 motors why? i thought u knew...over boosting w a lead foot in cold weather. if i were taking precautions like i was supposed to i \the cold weather i wouldnt be in this siduation. rich had his car as a daily ask him how many miles he did this also. honestly you are not happy with your car. and u dont even have fun with it. honestly you SHOULD get a car that makes you happy. I drive my car CRAZY HARD to work and back (everyhere) rain sleet snow AND THE FD ISNT RELLIABLE???

njstreetrx7

There Is 3 Dd In My Area Alone

njstreetrx7

RICH U HIT IT RIGHT ON THE POINT. if my car was stock i wouldnt even have 2 blown motors. and blowing a motor doesnt contribute to bad reliability IF THE MOTOR IS DETONATED if i had a 350z motor and i overboosted anddetonated badly and the motor blew would u say the 350 is unreliable now? lets not compare the prices of replacing a g35 motor to an fd.. ....

1QWIK7

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Shhhh, dont tell anyone that

Again you didnt see what i was posted. In terms of THE POSTER'S point of view.

I didnt say from a performance aspect because undoubtly the FD is a pure sportscar, i know this already but for what he's looking for, there are clearly other cars to look at that could replace the FD.


I know you drive crazy hard i said, which is why your engines didnt last. Whichever way it worked out, you been through engines in a short period of time but who cares, you're a true rx7 nut at heart. Thats great.

Why does it seem like i hate my car? How many times do i have to say it? If i hated it, the car woulda been gone a long time ago. If anything, its my fault i dont drive it more, im just paranoid of something breaking, has nothing to do with the car, car drives great (except a big high idle).


And you wouldnt have to replace the engine on the G35, its more durable than a 13B. Please dont make this a long discussion about that. How many FD's have you seen blown up at early ages? TONS.

I know you're gonna say, its user error right? Compare other cars with HIGH HIGH mileage and they're still on the road, im pretty sure its the same group of drivers that are driving these cars.

1QWIK7

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Rotarys are more prone to detonation by design.

Remember alvin? My boy with the white supra? His friend has a TT 350Z, it detonated 6 TIMES on the dyno and still pulled 386rwhp.

Didnt blow up, that was 2 months ago and he's still driving it everyday.

njstreetrx7

I CANT BELIEVE YOU SAID ROTARYS ARE PRONE TO DETONATION BY DESIGN....ILL LEAVE THAT ALONE!!!!....LOL

my turbo II detonated for months i didnt know i was hitting fuel cut when it was hesitating.
damn that motor was strong!

GOOD LUCK MAN BUT GET A CAR THAT U TRULY CAN GET ON AND HAVE FUN WITH WHY KEEP THE FD IF UR SCARED SOMETHING WILL GO WRONG

1QWIK7

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Well its true.

Which is why you detonate once or twice and you're done. On a piston engine, you can detonate all day long and it wont blow, well depending on how much psi lol.

I keep the FD cause its fun to drive, i like it. I DONT like the ocassional FD problems but who does. And no way i will get on my car as much as you juan LOL