New Rx7

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:06 am

Just got done with the 9 hour drive... 4.5 there and back =/

Traded the black corolla plus some $ for a running and driving 88 Rx7 GXL.

After getting it home.. I ran to walmart to get some 2 cycle oil so I could get some fuel. After that, I went driving about to see what was wrong with it.

Here is what I found:

1. destroyed, but good sounding exhaust system "I hacked it off at the collector"
2. worn out shocks and bushing in the rear.
3. weird wiring issue with the dash lights
4. the clutch is soooooo weak
5. wiring issue with the d/s window controls

Thats about it... other than the dirty interior, its a pretty good car. The insane backfires need to be re-routed to the rear to be safe.

Ill get vids tomorrow in the daytime, neighbors came out and complained I was being loud..... more reason to move back.

Overdrift · Post by **Overdrift** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:17 am

the 4 runner looks like the terminator in part2 at the end

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:01 am

Overdrift wrote:the 4 runner looks like the terminator in part2 at the end

with x's over the headlights?

Post by **dr.occa** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 10:29 am

hvguy wrote:
Overdrift wrote:the 4 runner looks like the terminator in part2 at the end
with x's over the headlights?

huh!? what!? man you guys jump off topic fast!

anyway, hvguy, i'm starting to get the impression that you're quite impetuous.

if i may suggest slowing down and actually weighing the pros and cons before purchasing things.

"a fool and his money are soon quickly parted" as the old saying goes.

that RX-7 would've been a better deal had it not been for wiring issues. faulty wiring leads to more heart & head aches.

just food for thought.

Overdrift · Post by **Overdrift** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 12:19 pm

Its rare to see orlando having trouble with electrical systems.

tnolo585 · Post by **tnolo585** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 1:37 pm

nice rx7

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:55 pm

Overdrift wrote:Its rare to see orlando having trouble with electrical systems.

After all, I am an electrical engineer.

Post by **dr.occa** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 2:57 pm

hvguy wrote:
Overdrift wrote:Its rare to see orlando having trouble with electrical systems.
After all, I am an electrical engineer.

yes, that's the irony of it all.

Post by **nt66** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 4:23 pm

clean car sucks that it will end up at the crusher soon

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 7:15 pm

nt66 wrote:clean car sucks that it will end up at the crusher soon

its got a 30k fresh rebuild with a total of 132k miles. I doubt ill be crushing this one. Im not however saying it won't be turned into a field car.

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:28 pm

Nasser · Post by **Nasser** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 5:36 am

doesn't this gen rx-7 have like perfect weight balance?

Overdrift · Post by **Overdrift** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:52 pm

The FC and the FD are said to have a perfect weight balance. The ae86 isn't too far off. The reason for the fc/fd is they are able to put the rotary closer to the center of the car due to its small size. And their doors make me laugh, they are soo awkward

hvguy · Post by **hvguy** » Sun Jul 27, 2008 2:40 pm

Overdrift wrote:And their doors make me laugh, they are soo awkward

Post by **CBR_TOY** » Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:27 pm

nice fc?