Hi guys. theorie here.

Looks like I'm going to be behind the wheel of another FD in the near future - I just won an eBay auction tonight for a 1993 Silver w/ Red interior FD. The car has 29,xxx original miles on it and looks beautiful.

Ever since I sold my silver on black '94 FD about two years ago, I've been really missing the Rx-7. I'm currently driving a 2005 Subaru STi, which I really like - but hey, it's no FD.

I live in New York City, but I'm moving to Orlando in August - so don't worry, this beauty won't ever see NYC. I'm going to store it in Florida for the next couple of months until I move down there.

I guess I'll be flying out to pick it up later this week or over the weekend. Can't wait to drive it!

It's very lightly modded, here's the list:
+ Pettit Racing 3in. Stainless exhaust from turbo back W/ dual exhaust tips
+ Random Technology 4 in. metal matrix pre-cat custom welded in down pipe
+ Pettit high-flow main cat
+ Fluidyne oversized competition radiator
+ Clifford Alarm W/ remote starter & ignition cutouts & tilt sensor
+ OEM front air splitter
+ Pettit column mount boost gauge
+ All vacuum hoses replaced 2002
+ Magnecore plug wires & new (2006) plugs
+ SSR Competition forged 17 in. alloy wheels - 9 in. wide rear, 8 in. wide front
+ SmarTire pressure/temp monitor on wheels & in dash
+ Kuhmo 712 Ecsta Supra ZR tires 265/40/17 rear 235/45/17 front
+ Alpine 9805 tuner XM compatible W/CD and in dash MP3 port & OEM Bose speakers.
+ Red-Top battery relocated to passenger's storage compartment
+ K&N drop-in air filter
+ Twin gas-filled hood struts (replaces OEM hood prop)
+ Engine torque dampener (for better shifting)
+ M2 AST coolant expansion tank bypass
+ Aircraft style hose clamps
+ Front Strut Tower Bar
+ Dual 3-point racing harnesses and OEM seat belts in place
+ PIAA fog lamps (replace OEM driving lights)

And the photos:






Well, I guess I'll be hanging out around here more often.

 

Congrats on the purchase! I was checkin that out on ebay too (although definitely couldn't afford to bid). I love that silver with red interior combo.

 

Looks like a solid car! Lightly modded, clean. Congrads

I cant wait to get my FD, its going to be RHD!

 

I saw this on ebay. I'm a huge lover of silver fd's. I wish mine was. Anyway very clean car, congrats, and welcome back to the rotors!

 

Very clean looking FD. Congrats on the purchase & welcome back to the rotary world!

 

So, since you're going public I guess I'll asking the question everyone wants to know. How much did you pay for it?


I'll throw in some other questions while I'm at it. Why did you sell your previous FD?
Are you having this new one shipped to you? If so, how are you arranging that? Any worries about the shipper you're using? Do they charge a lot?

Did you check out the car before you bought it? If not, what are your thoughts about buying a car like this sight unseen on e-bay?

 

Awhh... You're going to miss out on all the NYRA (New Yrok Rotary Association), CTRA, and NJRA events this year. We're probably going to hit it big this year too (a growing community). www.nyrotary.com

Congrats!

 

Nice car and colors! (I'm a little partial to silver / red since I have a '94 w/ same). Make sure you do all fluids, fuel filter etc... The brake fluid looks a little dark.

Enjoy your new ride!

 

So sexy have fun nd take care of her.

 

completed listings on ebay

Winning bid: US $17,150.00

Not bad at all. Nice Silverstone.

 

wow thats a steal...either that or the fd is going down in price.

 

Congratulations, and welcome back. They always come back...

 

i sold the previous one because i was moving up north. didn't want to bring an FD into NYC!

i might have the new one shipped, but ill probably fly out to pick it up.

no i havent seen the car in person. i bought it off ebay. its located in nevada. i bought my last FD off ebay also, from Texas. won the auction flew out, picked it up, drove it back.

i always buy/sell my cars though ebay. i havent had any problems yet.

 

Looks like a great find. Love the color, and that engine bay is a great place to start for bigger and better things.

 

I can't begin to tell of the jealousy!! I love my silver with red leather interior...yours is sooo new looking...love it...

Trev

 

Look what was delivered today! Too bad I'm in NYC right now and can't even drive it (I had it shipped to my place in FL)...







Can't wait to get back down there...

 

beautiful!
let us know when u come down, love to get a meet together or something

 

Awesome! Congrats dude. . .must feel good to actually have the car in your posession now.

Enjoy her. I'm in Orlando every now and then. . . my car's been up on the shelf for a while, but hope to have her back this weekend. Looking forward to seeing you at an Orlando meet some time.

 

Hott Damn! Nice FD. Silver and Red looks great! Good find man.

 

niiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiice. welcome back

 

i knew youd come back....






... they all do

 

more pics courtesy of r1rx7girl (my across-the-street neighbor!):

















ah can't wait to drive it!

also, looking to order the Efini "Y" pipe, an Apexi PowerFC & Commander, and an intake...that way i can put them in as soon as i get back

 

Beautiful car. Don't know much about e-bay purchases but it looks like this was a good one. You gotta love having a car delivered to your house. Sweet.

 

Awesome man, great color combo too!

 

Congrats and welcome back! Nice car, I love the silver with red rx7!! And looks like you got a good deal on it too.