what do you need help with?

 

My 1988 RX7 SE 2+2 has been my baby all these years, but I now have to part with it. I'm not a car techie. I just fell in love with the RX7 way back and enjoyed driving it so much! Since I'm not one to rebuild or race cars, I'm kind of at a loss as to how to approach selling it.

Although it is in beautiful condition, inside and out, and still runs, it's probably in the hobbyist category at this point. The compression is low, and it has a couple of leaks, so I assume that anyone buying it needs to be an enthusiast who can give it a new engine. Am I correct?

 

Not necessarily alot of people part the cars out its wouldn't take much skill for someone to tear the hole car down at sell it piece by piece but with the economy that is highly unlikely i think. Also if you have anywhere from $2000 to $3000 dollars the engine can be sent out and rebuilt with no skill. All that you need is a mechanic that has the tools to pull an engine. Or again with a mechanic someone could buy running engine and swap that in. I personally think almost anyone can swap the engine in this car with little to no skill. It just takes money, time and willingness to learn a little about the car. I did my first swap know nothing about rx7s and rotarys. I just went out bought a swap, tore it down, and sent it out to be rebuilt. Of course i hit a few bumps in the way cas i didn't know what i was doing but it is all working out in the end.

 

Hey, 'nother newb rollin into the forum....know of any Rx folks in the Maine area?

 

How do you know the compression is low? Send me a PM and I can bring a compression tester to the next Fudds meet this weekend (if it will make it).

 

would like to start one up in rockville. wished i had my car up though

 

Wow! Thanks for the offer! Unfortunately, I am not able to go to the next Fudds meet. And, yes, it would make it there quite fine! Maybe the next one, if I still own the car.

Sometimes it just takes a bit of cranking to get it to start. My mechanic confirmed that the compression is low, although I didn't get any stats from him. Hope I can trust him!

 

Wow...I cant be the only RX-7 junkie in Maine......

 

this is the Maryland guys thread

so there isn't anyone from maine in here...

try making a new thread.

 

Probably not, most mechanics don't even know HOW to compression check a rotary. Come by my house Wednesday eve or something and I'll give it a check.

 

Ok!

 

Look what I found at the auction today!

 

yay it started! I really wanna get it on the road now >=[ Is it cheaper to get insurance once your car has historic tags on em?

 

Sweet!!


For me it cost the same either way, but historic tags are much cheaper to register.

 

hi all - i'm a 'maryland guy' and new to all things rotary. i just bought a '94 SSM/Red RX-7 (i HAD to have this specific year/color combo!) and am super excited to drive it home from Ohio.

the car is set up very nicely (tons of mods - but looks mostly stock) but for some reason they did not upgrade the radiator or intercooler. i'm looking for a SMIC and Koyo radiator now. i have been watching the classified section this forum and have started talking with PFS in Frederick (not much luck with them...).

i may do the work myself - but i am wondering who you all would suggest in our area to work on the FD3S RX-7?

thanks very much.

 

EDIT: just found this thread:

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...shops+maryland

https://www.rx7club.com/ne-rx-7-forum-30/list-all-mechanics-ne-area-137694/



cool!

 

So the car started again and I took it out to wash and drove it around the neighborhood and I notice it has a little problem holding the idle now, like it dies. and some other issues with brakes. Anyone free soon that could perhaps come take a look at my car for me? I'm a lil noob at this still

 

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=9162181 - I'm parting out my '88 T2

 

When does that car go to auction? You don't need another FC Bryan, I'll take it!

 

You're right I don't, but they just keep showing up! It stashed away for now.

 

I'm going to be looking for a T2 drivetrain on the cheap at some point...

 

Saw a yellow FD last night, 9:15pm NB on 295. Man those cars are beautiful

 

I literally just had a whole T2 drivetrain about a month ago. I just sold the driveshaft like last week which was the last piece of it. Ill keep my eye out for one though.

Riki

 

Alright sounds good thanks.

 

Hey guys, new to the forum. Stopping in to say hey, heres the car. I live currently in Bowie (PG county) but i spend most of my fun time in Silver Spring/Rockville. So I can usually be found there. Hope to meet some of you all. Take it easy.