FD_Nick

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Just joined the forum after rejoining the rotary world.

Yesterday I picked up my 2nd FD. It's a 1995 Silverstone 5 speed PEP package. One of 34 built for the US. It's a virgin with 48k original miles. Spent a long time looking for one in this condition. It wasn't a pretty day out so I didn't take many pictures. I'll post more when it's nicer out.

My plans for now are to just do a complete tune up and start with some reliability mods. First mods will be a down pipe and boost gauge.





My first FD I had from 2003 to 2007. A 93 VR Touring. Bought it with 28k miles and sold it with 48k miles. Was in college at the time and couldn't afford to keep it. Now that I'm a grown up, I figured it was time to join the rotary addiction/money pit again. Here are some pictures of my old FD.






And the car that I recently sold to buy my 2nd FD. I liked it, but it wasn't a suitable replacement.

gsl-se addict

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Welcome back, Nick!

Looks like some nice cars.

Kent

Nerzzy

nice choice of cars. What didnt you like about your AP?

FD_Nick

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Thanks guys.

Nerrzy, the AP2 was a great car and I loved it. It was nice having the convertible and it felt like I was getting into a go kart every time I drove it. I would even say that it matches, if not a little better than, the RX-7's handling stock for stock.

However, the S2000 lacked the low end torque and fun factor of the RX-7's sequential turbos offer. It was a high revving engine, but still didn't match the smoothness and power delivery of a turbo rotary. And then there's the rareness and beauty of the RX-7 as well. To me, when I got into the S2000 I felt like I was getting into a sports car but when I get into the RX-7 I feel like I'm getting into a super car. Don't get me wrong, my love for Hondas is almost equal to my love of rotary engines. But I'd pick the RX-7 every time. It might be a tougher decision if you throw a turbo charger on the S2K though since it's a convertible and they love boost.

Nerzzy

well said. definitely something about seeing an fd3s being daily'd. i alway break my neck sneaking a look lol.

NVMYRX-7

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Welcome back to the community Nick, where are you located in NC?
Nice find on the color combination and the care looks well maintained, which is hard to find these days!

johnrojo

Very nice collection you've had. S2000s are very fun but you have to be way up in the RPMs to go anywhere. I own a 350z as well as a FD, and I enjoy the rx7 way more.

FD_Nick

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Thanks guys! I live Durham. The Rx-7 is in great condition.

The S2000 was a really fun car to drive. It wasn't quite as bad in the lower rpm once I added a test pipe, 3" exhaust, longer 3.5" intake and lowered vtec. But still nothing compared to the FD.

andernamen

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For the NC RX-7 crowd - I've got my 85 GSL-SE sitting in Burgaw. The engine is no good and I need help with finding a replacement. Do you all know of anyone in NC that might have a decent 13b from 84 to 85 sitting around? Thanks