Hi all,

I've been in and out of the forum for years now after having owned 3 FC's and 1 RX8.

I've finally picked up my first FD. She's bone stock and only has 26K miles. This is the first FD I've ever driven that is stock and I love it.

I guess I'm getting old as I'm not too crazy about loud exhaust systems. This way I can heard the beautiful sound of the engine.

I don't have too much planned. I'm going to start off by changing all the brake pads to Hawk HPS as I will never put it on the track, clean up/paint the hubs(silver) and probably paint the calipers wine red to match the interior. SS brake lines may follow as I just don't trust 20 year old brake lines.

I'm only looking into reliability mods right now so I may change the downpipe. Not sure yet. . . The underhood temp is pretty scary compared to my old TII.

Aside from the brakes, I'm going to change the rest of the fluids and keep her clean. Oh and figure out how to get the Bose system working again (All speakers are dead!).

I'll keep a log of everything I do and try to share it with the forum.

Bye for now,

Neil

 

Neil, thanks for staying in the RX-7 game and thanks also for not cranking up another account!

Welcome back!

Mario III

 

26,000 miles? Awesome! Mine has 233,000 miles and is currently getting a rebuild and a mild street port. Reputable shop. The one thing you will notice is the price difference with FC vs FD. FD's are way more expensive to work on, fix, etc. I'm always on the prowl for new and used stuff. Anyway, congrats on the purchase of the FD. Awesome cars!

 

wow, where did you find something that unused! I'd love me one with that little miles.

 

Thats some low mileage. I picked mine up a year ago and it had 35k. It is good to hear that somebody here is at 233k. That means mine will get to be with me for a while.

 

wish i could find a fd with that low of miles...i currently havent owned one yet, but my bro is doing an ls1 fc and its inspired me to get an fc or fd in good condition and swap it

 

I haven't read up and the LS1 swapped cars, but why would you want to take a good low mileage rotary engine and swap it? Maybe I just misunderstood your post. I know that my all stock FD that's at 40k runs great. I don't think I would have to heart to destroy such a beautiful thing.

I am sure there are some FDs and FCs out there that have high mileage and the engine has gone to crap, but the body and other systems are still in great shape.

 

Always wanted an FD, but in my older age (30) I think I like the ol' TII better now. I'd still drive an FD though : )

 

26k miles great find!!!

 

FD!! Very nice! Financial disaster! hahahha

 

man thats some low miles!

 

welcome and yeah low miles on cars are great im getting my 86 rx7 with 80k on it

 

i picked my fd up last year with 59k miles on it and bone stock. I thought mine had low miles congrats on your find.

 

good find man i hope u enjoy and keep it for a long time