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Hey guys, my name is Steve and I'm looking into purchasing an FD. I've been working on cars for over 10 years and currently drive an '05 Subaru WRX and a '94 Mustang GT. I also spend my spare time tearing up the corners on my '01 Honda CBR F4i. i figure its time to sell the Stang and get a real sports car!
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02-09-10, 06:35 PM
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Like the original poster, I am new to this board. I have owned three RX-7s (two FBs and an FC). I am currently on my fourth Mazda Rotary car (2004 RX-8); but have kicked the idea of also getting an FB once again, especially a GSL-SE, if I can find one that isn't in too rough shape.
My first FB was a very rough beater 1979 that had been brutally abused. I paid $500 for her and got a wonderful 2.5 years out of her before compression went. Unfortunately, at that time I didn't know that it was possible that the apex seals might have just stuck, so I kick myself for not having done a more thorough analysis before having her hauled off.
My second FB was a pristine 1983 that I adored until some vile thieves stole her. What I got back would have cost more than her book value to fix, and I didn't have three grand handy to replace the parts that were stripped from her. On the other hand, I know the thieves were frustrated when they tried to get the stereo out. I had a locking cover attached to the stereo's nose and they drove a chisel through the nose of stereo in order to get the cover off. It was still in the car when the police showed me the remains.
My FC was a 1991 that saved my bacon when I got sandwiched between a minivan that ran a stop sign and VW Golf doing 50 in a 25 zone. The compact design of the 13B gave the car a huge amount of crush space that I credit to my minimal injuries in that crash.
My first FB was a very rough beater 1979 that had been brutally abused. I paid $500 for her and got a wonderful 2.5 years out of her before compression went. Unfortunately, at that time I didn't know that it was possible that the apex seals might have just stuck, so I kick myself for not having done a more thorough analysis before having her hauled off.
My second FB was a pristine 1983 that I adored until some vile thieves stole her. What I got back would have cost more than her book value to fix, and I didn't have three grand handy to replace the parts that were stripped from her. On the other hand, I know the thieves were frustrated when they tried to get the stereo out. I had a locking cover attached to the stereo's nose and they drove a chisel through the nose of stereo in order to get the cover off. It was still in the car when the police showed me the remains.
My FC was a 1991 that saved my bacon when I got sandwiched between a minivan that ran a stop sign and VW Golf doing 50 in a 25 zone. The compact design of the 13B gave the car a huge amount of crush space that I credit to my minimal injuries in that crash.
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Welcome Fellow FD owner
Welcome to the forum,I like that battery holder I did a relocate to the passenger side cubby I will post pic's as soon as it warms up outside,my other car is a 07 MAZDASPEED 6. But I love my FD I call my baby the RED SLED.All the best with yours.
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