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Old Mar 5, 2009 | 11:03 PM
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CA finally a FD owner!

So, I got my 1st RX7! 93 TT, pretty stock,black, 99 spec tails (? I think, circles), apexi exhaust, hks intake, short shifter, 87000 miles. It does need a few things, some interior pieces are missing, one mirror has a small piece broken off. but I got it for 8k, so I can't complain! I'm coming from a Nissan 240sx and know almost nothing about rx7s, so I'll probably be asking for help on here. If anyone has any black interior pieces hit me up! or a complete red interior, that'd be sweet too!

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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 10:27 AM
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 12:30 PM
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O boy. Welcome to the world of endentured servitude. The Rx7 is the only car I know of where the car owns you.
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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post up some pics
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Old Mar 6, 2009 | 06:26 PM
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Thank you everyone. I'll post pics when I get it back... it's already in the shop. Body shop that is, taking care of some scratches/dents.
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Old Mar 7, 2009 | 11:46 AM
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Congrats man! I can't wait to get mine. Hopefully sometime this month. I'm coming from a 240 as well.
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Old Mar 8, 2009 | 07:17 PM
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nice... moving up! I was gonna get a 350z, but this car came up so I had to snag it!
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 12:45 PM
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very jealous
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Old Mar 9, 2009 | 01:02 PM
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 03:49 AM
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nice... moving up! I was gonna get a 350z, but this car came up so I had to snag it!
the truth. I thought about a 350z as well, but in the end nothing beats how sexy FD's really are.

What kind of 240 did you have?
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 08:28 AM
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 10:40 AM
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the truth. I thought about a 350z as well, but in the end nothing beats how sexy FD's really are.

What kind of 240 did you have?
I have a 96 w/ s15 front end. kit, crappy paint, nice wheels. I'll throw up some pics when I get my FD pics.
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Old Mar 10, 2009 | 07:04 PM
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Sweet, when you buying the Ls1 T56 swap??!!??
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Old Mar 11, 2009 | 10:54 AM
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I have a 96 w/ s15 front end. kit, crappy paint, nice wheels. I'll throw up some pics when I get my FD pics.


Nice. S15 front looks good. Wanted one for my s13 hatch.
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Old Mar 13, 2009 | 04:22 PM
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very nice man gratz
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 05:48 PM
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STOCK


LOWER


LOWER WITH WHEELS


What do you think?
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 07:39 PM
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looks great. u got a great deal on it too.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 10:33 PM
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Looks really nice, grats.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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hell no.. the wheels got to go. lol... green... doesnt match with the car at all
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 02:06 AM
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Congrats on the FD. You will love it. If you haven't checked yet. Ensure your reliability mods are complete before you start driving it hard or modding it. You can find info on reliability mods here. Just go to the "R" section if you cant find them.. All the info there are really helpful. You can also go here. http://www.turborx7.com/recomend.htm.

From my personal experience.. I overheated when i first got my FD.. This is what i recommend.

1. Replace AST with aluminum or steel. (This is what killed my motor)
examples: doesnt have to be these..

http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/pettitast.htm
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/R-Ma...D3S-RX-7-60576
http://www.rhdjapan.com/jdm-low/Auto...-13B-REW-60333

2. Upgrade Radiator with aluminum or steel.
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/mr-rt-mrx93.htm

3. Replace all your oil and water hoses.
water hoses examples:
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/mi...0hose%20fd.htm
I would recommened steel braided or other strong oil hoses.

4. Replace all your vacuum lines, preferably silicone.
http://www.boostcontroller.com/index.php?category=8

5. get a water temp gauge.
http://www.rx7store.net/Spek_Pro_Wat...ro%2024631.htm

6. replace stock downpipe to one without a precat.
http://www.rx7store.net/product_p/dpmpcombofd3s.htm

7. Replace all of your filters, especially the fuel filter.
you buy one at autozone. or google it, im bored but not that bored to find you everything..lol.

What i am trying to get at, is that your oem cooling system is not the best and that you should pay attention to that first. Learn from alot of our mistakes and keep your FD running healthy before trying to make it faster. Good luck.

Last edited by R3AL.CH1CK3N; Aug 3, 2009 at 02:31 AM.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:03 PM
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hell no.. the wheels got to go. lol... green... doesnt match with the car at all
They're actually a really bright yellow, looks better in person, but I understand why alot of people don't like it.

Thanks for the info R3AL.CH1CK3N, I'll check that out for sure!
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:54 PM
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Congrats .... on the new rx7 ! Its funny cause in japan you would get away with them color rims , just like that purple fc from there, anyway nice car
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 12:55 PM
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those wheels are just saying ....cops please pull me over....you need to go with something more aggressive..it is not a honda
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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those wheels are just saying ....cops please pull me over....you need to go with something more aggressive..it is not a honda
I know, but I rarely drive it. I know I need a more aggressive setup, but I had these lying around so I decided to try something a little different.
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 01:25 PM
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lol.. leave the honda alone.. i know honda suck. but it still some **** car we can use for dd.
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