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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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O boy. Welcome to the world of endentured servitude. The Rx7 is the only car I know of where the car owns you.

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.

Congrats man! I can't wait to get mine. Hopefully sometime this month. I'm coming from a 240 as well.

nice... moving up! I was gonna get a 350z, but this car came up so I had to snag it!

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Originally Posted by elemeno (Post 9027707)

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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Originally Posted by exploder39 (Post 9031414)

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.

Sweet, when you buying the Ls1 T56 swap??!!??

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Originally Posted by elemeno (Post 9031843)

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.

looks great. u got a great deal on it too.

Looks really nice, grats.

hell no.. the wheels got to go. lol... green... doesnt match with the car at all

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.

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Originally Posted by money (Post 9399476)

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!

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 :celebrate

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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Originally Posted by kru510 (Post 9400330)

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.

lol.. leave the honda alone.. i know honda suck. but it still some shit car we can use for dd.