I am looking to build a rotary hopefully within the next few months. I was looking to build an FC. A friend of mine has an FD so I was looking to stray a little from him as to not build the same car. As far as the cars themselves go, what would reccomendations be when choosing between the two?

 

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In a lot of cases it has to do with money. Determining a budget would be a good start. Just because your friend has an FD doesn't mean you can't have the same car. Which one do YOU like best?

 

Yeah, it's gonna be your car. The only thing you should think is what you want, and what would make you feel good. You'r gonna have to live with it, so...

 

Ya,I agree with ED on this one.
Get what you feel is the best for your ability and finances!.

Don't listen to guys on here that will try and say that the "f*" is the best.They are most likely Broke,single,alcoholics that can only get an erection if they smell Gear oil.
..and work on their cars because they don't have a social life,besides an internet car forum...and....and....wtf?..I am describing myself!..(Hi,I am Styx and I am a Scorpio!)
Just kidding Ya'all..Get greasy,get laid,and GO Rotary!

 

I love FDs, but they are a bit pricey. I mean for the money you would spend on a stock FD (around $10,000) you could get a TII (around $5,000) and have all that extra money to sink into the FC. I mean 5 grand can go quick on an FC, especially a TII, but it would be a street terror! But FDs are flipping amazing machines, even stock. Ah man, you should get an FD, no wait, an FC, no wait....... just pick one and stick with it. If you have enough money and junk.

 

FD All the way!!!

 

FC = Financial Crisis
FD = Financial Disaster.

How much money you have to blow, REALISTICLY?

 

FD is way sexier but an FC would be cheaper to build.

 

Find your budget and what you plan tobdo with the car first, a built fd will have a much higher resale value then a fc, but both have the same potential.

 

All very good points. Thank you for your input. I personally like the exterior styling of the FD over the FC but the FC does have the cost advantage. My biggest thing is I want to build a rotary engine so whether it is in a FC or FD isn't TOO much of a concern for me. I have seen great looking FDs and FCs. I guess I will have to do as many of you have said and figure out where I want to go with the project and see where I sit financially.

 

I'm also going to be building an FD. Good luck mate!

 

So true

 

choose the one u like!

But i recommand FD because i like FD more =p

 

I can say that for the the 19 years that I've owned my FD I have never be without a "project" to work on.

 

My current car is a 2002 Mini Cooper S R53. I've pretty much worked on the car to the point where anything else I would want to do would involve some serious cash. I would like to keep the Mini and if I am going to put some cash into something I would rather put it into a rotary.

I am a college student so I don't have an abundance of time or money but I figured I would research and possibly buy something this summer and begin the voyage.

 

sounds like FC would be a smarter (safer) bet for you. If you don't have tons of money to blow and FD is going to be a bad idea

 

Fd!!!!

 

Oh, I guess he should ignore his finances and buy an FD then... Since YOU like it more.

That's ridiculously stupid.




I like the enthusiasm that you have to build a rotary, cabazzio311. Whether you choose an FD or an FC, there's plenty of great information on the forum here. Do your research and take in as much information as you can. (It will save you money in the long run.)

 

^^^ I agree. Doing your homework before you buy will definatly pay off. Im new to rotors too ans just bought my first fc na a week ago and love it so far. Got its problems here and there but for $1600, its gonna be a great, hopefully smaller budget build. Im going to RIT in the fall so I know what you mean financially and that's another reason I chose an fc

 

Fdddd! If you got the $$$$$

 

If you're somewhat mechanically inclined and are resourceful then finding an FD roller and buying a long block to "rebuild" + reading wiring manuals, then you will save LOTS of money. If you do this yourself, then about $6,000-$8,000 is doable for a pretty much stock FD. Resale would at least double what you put in. Otherwise with the consideration of you being a college student, the FC would be the appropriate decision.

 

I appreciate the support and I also appreciate everyone's opions and input. After I get my finances situated and everything planned out I am sure you all will hear from me again. As for now i will be going around the forum taking in as much information as I can.

 

fc unless you have stupid money