That idiot cluster is a pain, and repairing them is tedious work. Hopefully your new one just works.

 

that car looks pretty original, so it makes my next statement that much more difficult because i don't believe in 100% stock. i'd say keep it stock ... er ... stock-ish! mild exhaust and whatever cosmetics and personalized touches you fancy, but that's it.

 

Nice score Alex!

I remember a co worker at a place I interned gave me his Wife's 87 SE for free. She was also the original owner

I unfortunately had to sell it because of rough times while in College, it's still around though - the owner is still enjoying the car

 

Oh my! I thought I was reading the future in this post!
My name is Michele too. I am the original owner of an 86 rx7 sport, too. I am interested in selling it to someone who appreciates it, too.
Glad the other Michele found you Alex. Im still looking for the right buyer.

 

^I hope you find the right match for you car, Michele

I do miss daily driving these cars, they really are special.

 

nice Mac hit me up sometime

 

Update:
JDM FD 99 spec wheels

Rear-17x8.5 +50 -255-40-17 Michelin ps2
Front-17x8 +50 -235-45-17 Michelin ps2

You will need 20 or 25mm adapter spacers up front and 5mm slip on spacer in rear

I am probably going with racing beat springs and that's it. I will not slam it or get coil overs because it's my daily and I won't need it slammed for my commutes. I do plan on lower in just right.

 

You should get a set of Ground Controls and adjustable shocks. Doesn't slam it, but gives a decent height and I'm on gross 15's. Just a thought?

 

Looks good as is, the suspension isn't sitting weird or anything, I'd leave it. Fix whatever is BROKEN, but leave everything else that works. Wheels are a nice touch. Remember, this thing is original and clean...let's keep it that way.

 

+1 I believe he said the adjustable shocks still work.

 

I have read through the thread and did not see this, what you paid for it.

 

Top secret-free

 

Awesome find! Good of you to keep it running for another 10 years + (you think)?

 

Hopefully lol
Update:
Ordered a crap load of gaskets ,fuel filter and spark plugs along with new silicone vacuum hoses
Picking up my freshly cleaned and rebuilt injectors from RC Engineering

Installed Mazda emblems and custom vinyl made gxl because mazdatrix is robbing us at $33 a sticker. And my driveway shot .oh the car cover she gave me is silk lol

 

This week end I will removing everything from the lower intake manifold on up.
-stripping and repainting oem peripherals
-redo all vacuum lines with silicone vacuum hoses
- new gaskets everywhere
-pulsation dampner delete
-new plugs
-new fuel filter and new fuel injectors

I also wanted to do a comparison on gas mileage I got 267 miles to the tank the way the car sits. I will then do a after test . The car didn't pass smog and was due to too much in unburnt fuel
So I can't wait to see the numbers now!

 

Look at those numbers!!!!

Those injectors came off a 80k mile FC . Stock injectors are 460cc one of the injectors was at 322cc!

Also they were all leaking but one. Which can lead to high idle ,strong gas smell, fouled plugs, flooding.......hello how many fc owners have dealt with pullling the fuse to clear it lol. When you shut your engine off the pressure in the lines make the injectors leak even though the engine is shut off.

That can also be a a perfect candidate for a blown motor due to fuel starvation while on load.


I only paid $70 for the service of 4 Injectors i fuiguer i pay this now and get to save on 3 pump fills because I am not wasting fuel.

 

Update:

Refurbished the faded tailights .
Repainted the front trim
Turtle waxd the car 2hrs fml

 

 

i need to do my trim/taillights, they are faded too. what did you use to get the black back? ive seen a few products but have no feedback on them.

oh yeah and IT LOOKS GREAT!

 

Wow beautiful find and great job getting it back to perfect. I think I might want top lick that engine bay shot in the last set lol

 

I used 2 cans of VHT vinyl and trim gloss black paint. 1.5 coats on the tails and .5 coat on trim.

 

^ Great to know. I plan to do my trim and tails very soon.

The car is absolutely beautiful. GXL FTW! - AAS still work? Any interior pics??

 

clean whip for its age.

 

Absolutely gorgeous! I love the FD wheels, it just sets it off so well.

 

So, is this going to be the new DD and the FD a pure track car?