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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Beautiful isn't she!!
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:02 PM
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Quite but it's a mechanical nightmare over years.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:15 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:23 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:27 PM
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:55 PM
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Despite quality/reliability issues, I love the FD for it's styling, unique engineering and capabilities. I also love the FC too.

Stage 3, that silver FD looks simply amazing .
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:57 PM
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My buddy Michael had a virtual joyride in Mexico when he had his 93 down here and plates of god (diplomatic). We took it all over central Mexico going to tracks.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 06:58 PM
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Some fantastic reading here
http://www.motivemagazine.com/pub/fe...azda_RX7.shtml
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:30 PM
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I drove a yellow one for a few weeks back in late 90ies, it was an amazing machine. Such a difference from nose heavy sports cars of those days, it had the most amazing handling and steering feel compared to all the camaros, corvettes, even supras.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:33 PM
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I drove a yellow one for a few weeks back in late 90ies, it was an amazing machine. Such a difference from nose heavy sports cars of those days, it had the most amazing handling and steering feel compared to all the camaros, corvettes, even supras.
Yup, 2800lbs...I dont think a Mini weighs that little
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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I love the FD RX7 but those damned motors do NOT last

even the most built up motors ive seen need rebuilding ever 2 years/20-30k mi


styling wise i like the FD but for some reason ive always found myself drawn to the FC
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:48 PM
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the fuel filter is on top of the diff.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by PureDrifter
I love the FD RX7 but those damned motors do NOT last

even the most built up motors ive seen need rebuilding ever 2 years/20-30k mi


styling wise i like the FD but for some reason ive always found myself drawn to the FC
It's unfortunately true about the motors. That is why you see so many people do engine swaps to their RX-7s.

The RX-8 has engine problems as well. Rotary motors just don't last it seems.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:05 PM
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One of my fav's espcially with the old Millen kit and no spoiler.
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Old Aug 14, 2007 | 08:30 PM
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ah the good ol early-mid 90's. loved the rx-7, 300zx TT, 3000gt, and of course supra TT!
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