Who influenced you?
I bet some people who posted on this thread are not being fully truthful about their influence
I first saw the FD when I was a freshman in college.. in a magazine. Then saw it couple of times in ATL when I was in undergrad and I told myself I'll buy one when I was done with school (I was broke college student who had to pay my way.. unlike some of you with nice parents who bought you a car).
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
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Super GReddy 7
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I first saw the FD when I was a freshman in college.. in a magazine. Then saw it couple of times in ATL when I was in undergrad and I told myself I'll buy one when I was done with school (I was broke college student who had to pay my way.. unlike some of you with nice parents who bought you a car).
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
Jay
I bought my first RX-7 (1983 FB) because a racing friend told me that they could make a lot of power with add on mods, and it was in my budget. I just got divorced and sold my Alfa Romeo autocross D mod street car which did not have A/C.
I then bought the FD because it was the first stock RX-7 that was faster than my first gen.
I then bought the FD because it was the first stock RX-7 that was faster than my first gen.
when I was in middle school(1994) my friends neighbor had a 93 BB R1. I would go to my friends house just to sit and look at this car. I knew NOTHING about rotaries or cars for that matter, but I knew I wanted to. I just loved the way they looked, all generations.
Bought a 86 base in 01' and did the TII swap. Basically tore the car down and rebuilt it. Teaching myself everything along the way. Then I met Dale Clark, and he continues to feed me brain food.
Never really planned on buying an FD since my knowledge was deeply FC based, but a deal fell in my lap and I jumped on it.
holla
Bought a 86 base in 01' and did the TII swap. Basically tore the car down and rebuilt it. Teaching myself everything along the way. Then I met Dale Clark, and he continues to feed me brain food.
Never really planned on buying an FD since my knowledge was deeply FC based, but a deal fell in my lap and I jumped on it.
holla
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
I first saw the FD when I was a freshman in college.. in a magazine. Then saw it couple of times in ATL when I was in undergrad and I told myself I'll buy one when I was done with school (I was broke college student who had to pay my way.. unlike some of you with nice parents who bought you a car).
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
In 1997, I finally drove inside an 94 white FD. Friend of mine had an used car lot and I got to drive/rode in it. I REALLY wanted to buy one.. but I knew I couldn't afford one... So, I ended up buying an 1991 FC vert.
In 1999, I sold the vert to my girlfriend at the time and started searching for an FD/NSX/300Z/Supra... No, it wasn't because of the F&F.. Its was way before F&F existed.. I found an NSX in Indy, IN but the deal felt thru. Finally I found an FD in Nashville, TN (my home town) and drove down there to take a look. After driving it for a day, I paid in cash and drove it back to Cincinnati.... And now, I have owned 7 or so FD (now down to 3), have 8 13B-REWs in my garage, another 3 at my engine builders shop, 2 x 20Bs, 1 x 1973 RX-2 I'm restoring, 1 x 2004 RX8, **** load of FD parts to put 2-3 more cars together, and crap load of rotary related junk in the house.. All because of the FD
LOL! Well, I been collecting quite a bit of interior parts.. I have complete RED, Black, JDM (rear seats, belts, panels, carpet), etc... But nothings for sale until I complete my black FD... Once thats done, I might sell what I have left over (except the RED).
being from Puerto Rico and surrounded by fast rotaries all the time made me want and later buy my first (12A 1st gen) with a Student Loan from College!
when that one got totalled (girl rear ended me and pushed me under a pickup truck) I got an FC
5 weeks later a bad electrical job by the previous owner caught on fire and burned the car down to nothing :'(
I was rotary-less for a few years until I started a good paying job and got my pride and joy FD!
when that one got totalled (girl rear ended me and pushed me under a pickup truck) I got an FC
5 weeks later a bad electrical job by the previous owner caught on fire and burned the car down to nothing :'(
I was rotary-less for a few years until I started a good paying job and got my pride and joy FD!
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From: Baltimore, Maryland
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From: Wisconsin, Milwaukee
My first encounter with a FD was years back when I was 18 and had an old and very loud 1972 Chevelle. A very sleek looking car pulled up next to me at a stoplight and I, being 18, reved my engine. Both of us took off and he pulled several car lengths ahead of me before i even got through the intersection. That was the first time I ever remember seeing a FD - so that night I went home and started researching the 3rd Gen Rx-7.
Thats when I came across this car and I knew I had to get one. I put the chevelle up for sale the next week and bought my FD about a year later. To this day, This RE-Amemiya FD is my favorate of all time.
Thats when I came across this car and I knew I had to get one. I put the chevelle up for sale the next week and bought my FD about a year later. To this day, This RE-Amemiya FD is my favorate of all time.
Archie is Gay
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From: San Diego
Simple California Air Resources Board....CARB.
Wanting a RWD turbocharged sports car in CA (that's legal) means that options are limited. Didn't want a 300ZXTT because a friend of mine had one and they are a huge PITA to work on. Couldn't afford a MKIV Supra and so I picked up the FD.
Wanting a RWD turbocharged sports car in CA (that's legal) means that options are limited. Didn't want a 300ZXTT because a friend of mine had one and they are a huge PITA to work on. Couldn't afford a MKIV Supra and so I picked up the FD.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by neit_jnf
being from Puerto Rico and surrounded by fast rotaries all the time made me want and later buy my first (12A 1st gen) with a Student Loan from College!
when that one got totalled (girl rear ended me and pushed me under a pickup truck) I got an FC
5 weeks later a bad electrical job by the previous owner caught on fire and burned the car down to nothing :'(
I was rotary-less for a few years until I started a good paying job and got my pride and joy FD!
when that one got totalled (girl rear ended me and pushed me under a pickup truck) I got an FC
5 weeks later a bad electrical job by the previous owner caught on fire and burned the car down to nothing :'(
I was rotary-less for a few years until I started a good paying job and got my pride and joy FD!
Originally Posted by RE-Amemiya7
My first encounter with a FD was years back when I was 18 and had an old and very loud 1972 Chevelle. A very sleek looking car pulled up next to me at a stoplight and I, being 18, reved my engine. Both of us took off and he pulled several car lengths ahead of me before i even got through the intersection. That was the first time I ever remember seeing a FD - so that night I went home and started researching the 3rd Gen Rx-7.
Thats when I came across this car and I knew I had to get one. I put the chevelle up for sale the next week and bought my FD about a year later. To this day, This RE-Amemiya FD is my favorate of all time.
Thats when I came across this car and I knew I had to get one. I put the chevelle up for sale the next week and bought my FD about a year later. To this day, This RE-Amemiya FD is my favorate of all time.
Racecar - Formula 2000
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From: Bath, OH
I owned an FB from 1979 until 1993, so I was already a rotary fan.
In 1991, when the reviews of the FD started appearing in the car mags, I started drooling. That was the car I'd been waiting for.
When the 1st one (VR Base 5-spd) arrived in March 1992 at Cascade Mazda in Akron, OH, I went to see it and bought it. In retrospect, I paid too much, because the prices came way down within a year.
However, I sure can't say that I regretted the purchase. I love (almost) everything about it - its performance, looks, the stares and questions it generates from others, etc.
In 1991, when the reviews of the FD started appearing in the car mags, I started drooling. That was the car I'd been waiting for.
When the 1st one (VR Base 5-spd) arrived in March 1992 at Cascade Mazda in Akron, OH, I went to see it and bought it. In retrospect, I paid too much, because the prices came way down within a year.
However, I sure can't say that I regretted the purchase. I love (almost) everything about it - its performance, looks, the stares and questions it generates from others, etc.
semper Fi
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My dad had a fb when my parents were married. When my parents got divorced my dad sold it, but my mom married another guy who had a fc. He sold it when my little brother was born. So I had ridden in both the fb and fc, but never an fd. MY heart was set on owning one when I was older so it only made sense to buy a fd.
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Batman
When I first saw the car it was in 93 when I was a sophmore in high school and someone drove up in a flat black with black tints and stock spoiler. I feel in love at that moment. I wanted this car that I thought at the time looked like the Bat mobile. In lat 95 I mad it a reality with my first and only FD. 3rd last made fort the US market. Haven't strayed ever since. Bigger stronger and more powerful.......
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Dave-----great neck------NY
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From: Californian refugee taking shelter in Texas
I've loved cars all my life, and I remember gawking at the first FD I laid eyes on. However, I didn't become infatuated with FDs by any means. I just appreciated the beauty of these cars, and it only got added to my endless list of vehicles I really like.
When I seperated from the Air Force in December 2004, I decided to treat myself to a semi-project car. I narrowed my choices down to a Supra TT or a 68-69 Camaro, and religously scoured the classifieds and internet every morning for about a month.
One day I saw an ad for a 1993 RX7. I knew what they looked like, so I decided to go check it out. I looked at the car and thought it looked really nice, but then I test drove it.... The test drive was what made me fall in love with the FD. Although I didn't buy that particular FD, I immediately began researching more about them. That's how I ended up at this site. After searching through this site almost non-stop for a couple of months, I finally took the plunge.
When I seperated from the Air Force in December 2004, I decided to treat myself to a semi-project car. I narrowed my choices down to a Supra TT or a 68-69 Camaro, and religously scoured the classifieds and internet every morning for about a month.
One day I saw an ad for a 1993 RX7. I knew what they looked like, so I decided to go check it out. I looked at the car and thought it looked really nice, but then I test drove it.... The test drive was what made me fall in love with the FD. Although I didn't buy that particular FD, I immediately began researching more about them. That's how I ended up at this site. After searching through this site almost non-stop for a couple of months, I finally took the plunge.
Add More Lightness
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From: Saratoga, NY
1. Father mid-life crisis
2. Parents Divorse
3. Father buys 83 FB
4. Take Father's 83 to my high school prom (in 86) and get laid
5. Fall in love... with car.
6. Graduate College, get job and immediately buy own FB (then 6 more)
7. Get promotion/big raise
8. Drop Nut (yes, MY nut) carrying FB rear axle out of basement during rebuild
9. Buy FB to restore faith in world (and manhood)
10. Get married and lose manhood once and for all..................................
The long version would probably bore you.
2. Parents Divorse
3. Father buys 83 FB
4. Take Father's 83 to my high school prom (in 86) and get laid
5. Fall in love... with car.
6. Graduate College, get job and immediately buy own FB (then 6 more)
7. Get promotion/big raise
8. Drop Nut (yes, MY nut) carrying FB rear axle out of basement during rebuild
9. Buy FB to restore faith in world (and manhood)
10. Get married and lose manhood once and for all..................................
The long version would probably bore you.
Insane Burning Diarrhea
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From: Noo Yawk City / San Diego
As a teenager growing up in NY my friends and I would work on cars all the time. The rotary engine was the new thing. So the FB comes out on the cover of road and track and I vowed to get the car. Just making it to the work force out of college I had some money to burn...But once I got married and had a kid the car had to go. Having a baby seat wedged in the back didnt make the wife too happy.
So the only thing to do 20 years later was to get another rx7. The FD being the pinnacle of rotary engineering was the answer. If the "FE" comes out someday I'll get that too.
So the only thing to do 20 years later was to get another rx7. The FD being the pinnacle of rotary engineering was the answer. If the "FE" comes out someday I'll get that too.
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From: Calgary AB
Back in 1993 I went to an autoshow and sat in each of the topline Japanese sports cars available. The Nissan 300 ZX, the Toyota Supra, Mitsubishi 3000 GT and the FD were all sampled. In the end, I liked the FD because it felt the most comfortable and seemed to have the most leg room. It also looked pretty good from the inside and out.
