Should i get a 1990 rx7 convertible with some small mods, or a 1992 240sx coupe that is stock? i cant make up my mind on which one i should get? tell me some reasons i should pick one over the other
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rx7 or 240? Cant Make up mind
Should i get a 1990 rx7 convertible with some small mods, or a 1992 240sx coupe that is stock? i cant make up my mind on which one i should get? tell me some reasons i should pick one over the other
Just sayin....
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Just sayin...
Both have there advantages and disadvantages. I am not gonna lie the cost of owning an RX-7 will be your down fall unless you have money to throw at it, and I am not talking $50 here and $100 there. My last set of repairs cost over $700 chasing a coolant leak. I don't mean I kept fixing the wrong part I literally mean i chased it around the engine bay. And unless your gonna buy a turbo FC I wouldn't bother because you will get drug by a fucking moped.
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HOT DAMN! those are some sexy FC's! Both are great cars, depends. Don't get a rotary if you don't know shit about them. They can be amazing cars but if you have not a single clue they will be your worst nightmare. A 240 is a great entry car, and generaly the KA is way more reliable then the 13B. I do love RX-7's, but unless you have the bank to make sure they are well toking care of, 240 homie
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RX-7's are great cars to have though, I've never had a horrible problem with mine. If you take care of it it will take care of you. Another good thing is that a rotary isn't too hard to work on.
OMFG that black FC is sexy..... i submit.
Couldn't of said it better about RX-7's! This man is right, a RX-7 if not toking care right. Will not be a good idea. As far as 240's, you still have to be care full at what your looking at, i lucked up on mines. Me being 3rd owner, 2nd owner was a dumb ass but had it for a month and didn't destroy it. The first owner had it from the beginning and i have tones of repairs/maints dating back to 1993. Also first owner used it as his job car, he workedd for direct TV. So the car only saw highway miles then sat in the sun.(a reason to my faded pain)Originally Posted by eraser4g63
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I'd say it depends on which engine you want to go with. i LOVE rx7s... but in my eyes... buying one is commiting yourself to do an engine swap. Rotary FTL.
Also judging by the fact you have a DSM. I think you could handle the 7. Especially if you have be able to keep your DSM running lol
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Though it is kind of dissapointing there is not a stock bodied one in the lot
IE-
/Shameless plug.
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Not Really on the swap, just make sure you do everything you can to make sure the car is good when you go to buy it like a compression test.
A friend on mine has over 250,000 original engine miles on his 7
Motor swaps are not a definate but are becoming the norm. Mine is a prime example but I went from a s4 turbo to an s5 turbo.
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Hey guys, thanks for the insight. yea and this is my second dsm, my first was a 96 that i built and put down 340hp, so workin on problem cars isnt a big deal lol. but as far as power and fun to drive factor is what im lookin for. lol and the fc im lookin at is a vert! which is a plus. and the 240 needs a/c recharged. I love the lines on thr rx7 but also like the 240 so i guess i gotta do some good ole fashioned research.
and yea both motors are N/A. they didnt make a turbo convertible in the states for the FC.
For the guy that wanted stock body pics..... sadly the red one is no more
I like how thr rx7 guys just threw up pics and said no more!!! lol
Thank you, I prefer the stock bodied FCs over the outrageous kits that people are slapping on em.
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Mine is stock body too except the wheels, I prefer a simple small lip on the front and a nice set of wheels and thats about it for the exterior...... the engine bay is a whole nother story
G'd up we don't have to say anything the cars speak for themselves
Mine is the Arctic silver one I posted. I have way to much money in it, plus it attacks my wife on a regular basis.
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Yea I'm familiar with yours because you were trying to sell it.
^^^^^GTFO her with that shit, jking.
Yeah I got bit by the Corvette bug a while back. But decided to hold on to the FC I have a little more I would like to get done. You don't know anyone with a spare radio surround do you?
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Possibly let me do some asking around the next few days and I will get back to you on that. Those damn things are expensive to buy new and it doesn't help that Mazdatrix likes to bend you over with their prices
I use MAZMART, but I really don't want to pay $149 for a new one. I have a Carbon Fiber one but did a test fit and really did not care for the way it looked.
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Mazmart is alright, I know a guy that works there. I prefer to just go through the 7 club and such.
burned!
Eh, KA FTMFW! Also is the 240 a coupe or hatch?
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dayum that red 240 on prostars looks nasty. boostleak, would you happen to know the wheel specs on that? i'm wanting to buy welds myself.
3 rotor beats KA
its a coupe!
I really dont hang around on there too much there is an awful lot of nut swinging done. Thought it does suck Icemark died a while back.
To the OP- Honestly your best bet for deciding is figuring out what your goals for the vehicle is as with any major purchase where do you want it to be when your done. The other thing is go out and kick some tires i had a buddy of mine looking to buy an FC not too long ago so I let him test drive mine for a while and let him put gas in it and measure out the premix oil for a bit. Surely you know some one that owns an RX-7 and a 240sx to try out. I am by no means telling you to go beat the shit out of someone else car, but go take one out for a spin. Another thing to keep in mind is that the non turbo FCs are grossly underpowered and that is something to keep in mind, If it not something you care about then its what ever.
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Yea everyone misses Icemark, but nut swinging??? how is IA any better?
3 rotor beats KA
rb26 > everything.
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Um, i know only the rear are 15x8 with a 5.5 backspace. And yes it is quite sexy! i assume the front are the same just w/out the spacer!
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5 lug mustang bolt pattern correct?
Yup, they are the exact same bolt pattern as the mustangs, 5x114.3! You are correct!
EDIT: i have nothing against rotary's.. but when you see something like this.... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=metkCYCt7Ak
Last edited by boostleak; 08-27-2009 at 12:54 AM.
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lol, corvettes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dYt09VC9jBg <-That one had a 200shot/cams/intakelol chalk one up for the KA yo'!
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