Hi all.. Ive been a member here for years, and have owned my share of FCs, both turbo and non. My last FC was a highly modded turbo, but Ive recently sold them all because I started looking for an FD. Ive always wanted a black R1/R2, and after some searching finally came across the one I wanted, and picked it up last weekend. Its a BB '94 R2, has ~70k miles on the chassis and 20k on a rebuild from rx7.com. Also has a few mods, listed in sig. Future plans are a PFC , BNR stage 3s and IC, and ~350rwhp. The car is extremely clean, both inside and out. Just wanted to say hi and show off some pics, let me know what you think










Pics from my camera with overcast really dont do the car justice, Ill get some better ones as soon as the weather turns nice.

 

nice car and very very clean

 

Thanks! Also wanted to ask a quick question. Do these cars usually have alot of traction problems, at pretty much stock levels? Im still running stock boost with my mods, and I have almost new tires ( although not the greatest brand.. kuhmo supra 712s..) and the car does not get traction until 3rd gear at WOT. I just burn 1st even from a rolling start,and fishtail through all of 2nd.

 

It's the 712's.

 

Nice, nice car!

As for the traction....I know that I have trouble with my car as far as traction goes, it will happily spin its Goodyear Eagles under the right conditions, and if it is even marginally wet pavement I have to just baby the throttle.
So I can imagine that yeah, you'll need to be careful to with your setup.

Once again, kick-*** car!

 

can i ask how much you got it for?

 

Sure, I paid $15,800.

 

Congrats!
Looks like a nice car.
What is your impression of the FD in comparison to the FC's you've owned?

 

Is this the same car that 3rdgendream sold? If so you shoulda got the wheels too! sweet ride btw

 

Sweet ride.

 

Yes it is.. I pretty much drained my account for the car anyway, couldnt really afford the wheels Plus they arent really my taste, I prefer a mesh wheel. I also think I may ditch the carbon Ti catback in favor of a RB or M2 twin tip. I love the sound, but its a bit too aggressive looking for me.


As for my impression of this vrs my FCs.. it just feels like a totally different car. My last FC had JIC coilovers, poly suspension bushings, solid mounts, f/r strut bars, RB swaybars, the whole deal suspension wise. The FD feels as tight if not better as it sits now, even on the wimpy stock 225 tires. I think its wider stance and superior suspension geometry just makes it feel more planted and stable. I havent got a chance to really push the car yet, as Im still getting used to it and learning its limits, but so far Im very impressed with both the handling and speed for just bolt ons. I had it up to 120mph the other day effortlessly. I cant wait until I start modding more, and get some real wheels/tires on there, should be a blast

 

i'm jelous...sweet car.

Under normal driving conditions, i would only loose traction in my old fd if it was wet.

 

nice man, looks great

yeah def get some new tires

 

Nice car!!... if you end up gettin rid of the carbon-Ti exhaust.. ill pick it up!!

 

congrats on your new ride, I hope u enjoy it.

 

^^ Ditto on that!

 

wow, that is a good deal! i'm looking to purchase an r1/r2 my self

 

Very Nice!!! Hope you enjoy your FD as much as i have!!!

 

Nice.. and the traction thing.. I'd say its the tires. I have Toyo Proxes T1-S (245's) out back and when its dry I hook up fine in first and chirp second (300+ rwhp).

 

Good choices. Outstanding car.

 

Thanks guys! Car really is amazing, its weird to have a car that everyone stares at, and circles around in parking lots. I actually have a chance to head to the track tonight for some 1/4 runs, just to get a baseline of what Im starting with. Will post timeslips later tonight.

 

Nice car. What gauges are those?

 

I like your ride and very clean, nice setup too!!!

Sucks having to keep all the emission stuff.

We probably will be getting it too, sooner or later.

 

Welcome man, glad to see you finally came to play with the big boys

I love some FC's, and I'd like to have another turbo vert, but the FD is just a different machine altogether.

 

Very nice, and it looks like you got a pretty good deal on it too! Congrats and welcome to the club!

Kyle