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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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I'm Joe, this is my car

Hi everyone, been looking around the forums for a little while now and just got my first Rx-7. I have a couple of friends on here so I decided to join too. I just picked up this 91 FC from Massachusetts. Has 90k original miles, picked it up for $800 after two long/annoying/eventful trips. The car is pretty clean, bought it from the 2nd owner. Its the heaviest model FC (just my luck haha), power everything, steel hood, sun roof that works, rear wiper, back seats (which i heard were pretty rare) and also came with cruise control which I also heard was pretty rare too. The car has some problems, nothing major though. Has a hesitation problem, tried disconnecting the TPS which made a little bit of a difference, but the fuel in the tank was very old so i drained that out and found some special goodies in the old fuel. Today, I will pull the fuel pump and replace if necessary which I think is the problem. The previous owner had the car for four years and only put 10k miles on it and it had sat for a while too. The motor is very strong, no smoke at all, no hot/cold start problems either, starts right up everytime.

Overall, I'm in love with the car and already have many plans for it. The car also came with a magnaflow exhaust (not a big fan of but eh, whatever.), some KYB GR-2's with eibach springs which I don't care for because coilovers are coming soon, and some bushings were replaced with energy suspension bushings. I've owned four Nissan 240sx's and this car is a million times better in every way, and no I don't drift. Heres a few pictures of the car, let me know what you think:





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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Welcome aboard, Joe! make sure you get some pics off on all the driveway projects!

We love pics of stuff torn apart coming back together again!

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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:26 PM
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welcome man!

You said you need an exhaust and you want to get rid of the shocks? I have catback that I might be able to trade you in exchange for the KYB's depending on their condition, I sent you a PM, maybe we can work something out!
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Old Sep 20, 2009 | 11:42 PM
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Nice find. The exhaust looks pretty cool, what not too like.

Also, I've never heard that cruise control is rare; I've had it on all 4 of my FCs.
Good luck with the car and welcome aboard.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 01:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Asterisk
welcome man!

You said you need an exhaust and you want to get rid of the shocks? I have catback that I might be able to trade you in exchange for the KYB's depending on their condition, I sent you a PM, maybe we can work something out!

lol, PM failed, if you want to trade through, I'm still up for it!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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nice.. i just got same fc.. nice car. im looking for the rx7 emblem. if u want sell it
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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lol, PM failed, if you want to trade through, I'm still up for it!
Haha, I'll let you know but as of now im unsure. They're in good condition though, I think i may have the receipt for them too, just have to look around. But yeah, thanks for all the welcomes. Now!! (If im allowed to in here) I need to ask a question. Hesitation, its random and ranges from a violent bucking to the gas pedal not doing anything. The motor is in perfect running order, no smoke what so ever, idles at a rock solid 700 or 800. I tried unplugging the TPS but that didn't do much, swapped over fuel pumps to a walbro 255 when i noticed some **** floating around in the tank. I just ordered a bunch of **** including a new fuel filter but until that gets here are there any suggestions? I've searched of course, cleaned all the main grounds too. Thanks!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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nice im trying to get an fc this time.
Nice Find and Nice Car
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by lshl62
nice im trying to get an fc this time.
Nice Find and Nice Car
Thanks!
I can't wait for my buddy to get his rx-7 back on the road, then its photoshoot time!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 08:59 PM
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Looks good man! Good luck with it.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 10:36 PM
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Originally Posted by FCJoe
Thanks!
I can't wait for my buddy to get his rx-7 back on the road, then its photoshoot time!
No worries joe, my 7 will hit the road someday. If i didnt go and pick up some S5 tail lights today then i would have already bought a new windshield.

As for joes suspension, im making a trade with him. Once he gets coilovers those struts and springs are mine! We already confirmed the deal soooo yeah cant wait.

Hit me up joe when you receive your parts. Actually i think you said they would come tuesday and thats tomorrow so catch you later.
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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really nice car man!
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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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Awesome car, Joe. That blue is amazing!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 03:02 AM
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Awesome car, Joe. That blue is amazing!
Yeah that blue is pretty bad ***. All of my friends and joes said that when we saw it in person. Another 7 on Long Island!
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Old Sep 22, 2009 | 03:08 AM
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Awesome car, Joe. That blue is amazing!
Yeah that blue is pretty bad ***. All of our friends said that when they saw it in person.( I went with Joe to get it, LOL funny long trip) Your a lucky *******, but at least i got you into the rotary game
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 11:40 AM
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looks good
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:11 PM
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Very nice toy
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 04:49 PM
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nice fc and what are your over all plans for it
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by FelixIsGod29X
Yeah that blue is pretty bad ***. All of our friends said that when they saw it in person.( I went with Joe to get it, LOL funny long trip) Your a lucky *******, but at least i got you into the rotary game

Hell yeah!! Now getting this old fuel filter out is a bitch in my pitch black drive way. Oh, i broke my cheap *** jack too ahah. Come over with a drop light!! Now i need to buy another jack lol, bloooooooowing money.

Overall plans for the car lets see... Daily drive it for a bit, save up some money, coilovers (PBM), wheels (Rota P45R's maybe), then probably t2 if all goes well. Then we'll see from there.
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:36 PM
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good looking car there man
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Hi

Very nice car. when i was a young boy i always love it!
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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What part of new york?
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Old Sep 23, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Long island, the gayness
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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 05:29 PM
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Once more you have a nice car

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Old Sep 24, 2009 | 09:13 PM
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Originally Posted by FCJoe
Long island, the gayness
Hamp.....tons! haha
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