Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on April 29, 2011, 10:32:23 PM
Post by: cribbohx on April 29, 2011, 10:32:23 PM
Hi all. Hoping to join the fold soon. Took a test drive in a cracking Red 1988 FC today. Incredible power for a non turbo and the car is virtually mint. Very well looked after with 60k on the clock. Well maintained and exceptionally clean. A nice burbling Janspeed too (tho\' not s/s).
Paying £1500 which seems quite good to me. Collecting in about 2 weeks, I can\'t wait till she\'s mine!
Paying £1500 which seems quite good to me. Collecting in about 2 weeks, I can\'t wait till she\'s mine!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on April 29, 2011, 10:38:43 PM
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on April 29, 2011, 10:38:43 PM
Sounds like a nice EGI. Pic\'s when you get it. Welcome to the club.
Ade
Ade
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on April 29, 2011, 10:55:13 PM
Post by: cribbohx on April 29, 2011, 10:55:13 PM
Thanks. Pics for sure when I get her. A lovely car and was stunned with the condition.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: m1tch on April 29, 2011, 11:04:48 PM
Post by: m1tch on April 29, 2011, 11:04:48 PM
Welcome in :D
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on April 30, 2011, 12:02:27 AM
Post by: Lacey on April 30, 2011, 12:02:27 AM
Welcome to the EGI FC gang! Nice to have another! :D
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on April 30, 2011, 07:16:52 AM
Post by: B.Martin on April 30, 2011, 07:16:52 AM
Yeah long live the egi, good luck.
Title: EGI Pic
Post by: cribbohx on May 02, 2011, 08:36:31 AM
Post by: cribbohx on May 02, 2011, 08:36:31 AM
This is the EGI
!["Photobucket"]("http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/rx7smudge.jpg")
!["Photobucket"]("http://s1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/?action=view¤t=rx7smudge.jpg")
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 02, 2011, 05:33:04 PM
Post by: Lacey on May 02, 2011, 05:33:04 PM
Very nice!! :D
Plus you get the benefit of being able to run on 95 with no ill effects with EGI\'s ;)
Plus you get the benefit of being able to run on 95 with no ill effects with EGI\'s ;)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 06, 2011, 11:02:01 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 06, 2011, 11:02:01 PM
Picking her up tomorrow.... Whoohoo! Will put some picci\'s up asap.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 06, 2011, 11:03:25 PM
Post by: Lacey on May 06, 2011, 11:03:25 PM
Looks mint! Bet you can\'t wait!! :D
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 07, 2011, 07:58:52 AM
Post by: B.Martin on May 07, 2011, 07:58:52 AM
Does look in good condition that, best of luck with her.
Title: Here she is....
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 02:07:17 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 02:07:17 PM
Indeed about as MINT as one could ever expect..... very lucky indeed to have found this beauty!!
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/2.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/3.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/4.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/5.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/9.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/8.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/7.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/6.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/1.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/2.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/3.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/4.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/5.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/9.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/8.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/7.jpg)
(http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s246/sacribb/6.jpg)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 07, 2011, 04:13:02 PM
Post by: Lacey on May 07, 2011, 04:13:02 PM
Strange, series 4 with a non-standard Mazda badge! Far as I know they didn\'t use that badge when they made that car. Either way that thing is effin\' MINT!!! Hopefully you\'ve got yourself a gem!!! Always remember to keep your eye on the underside, but from the looks of it you don\'t have the slightest bit of rust anywhere! Congrats! :)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 07, 2011, 04:21:43 PM
Post by: B.Martin on May 07, 2011, 04:21:43 PM
And keep an eye in the oil level, regually change it and maintain it. As Lacey says Might be an idea to get it under sealed if it\'s not already been done? Other than that it really does look a real pearler!
Any plans for it?
Any plans for it?
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 06:08:27 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 06:08:27 PM
Cheers guys... yep had those words of wisdom from the VERY attentive previous owner. Has been frequently waxoiled (& a summer driver only) but we\'ll be checking her over anyway.
Drives like a dream......tho\' the very light steering is bonkers!
Drives like a dream......tho\' the very light steering is bonkers!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: m1tch on May 07, 2011, 06:20:24 PM
Post by: m1tch on May 07, 2011, 06:20:24 PM
If it has light steering check the power steering fluid, I found mine went light when the PS cooler leaked and there wasn\'t much fluid left in the system
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: festa on May 07, 2011, 07:24:11 PM
Post by: festa on May 07, 2011, 07:24:11 PM
Good find, looks like its in great condition do you have any plans for it
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 07:44:45 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 07:44:45 PM
Quote from: m1tch;760849If it has light steering check the power steering fluid, I found mine went light when the PS cooler leaked and there wasn\'t much fluid left in the system
Cheers willco...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 07:49:12 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 07:49:12 PM
Quote from: festa;760862Good find, looks like its in great condition do you have any plans for it
No expert but it is a really clean car, consider myself a very lucky boy!
No special plans really just have a bit of fun... :3gears-rh and maybe check out a few rallies or shows...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: festa on May 07, 2011, 08:00:52 PM
Post by: festa on May 07, 2011, 08:00:52 PM
Probobly a good idea to keep it standard as good straight ones are getting rear now you can always get an after market exaust and intake to give it a bit more poke, whats it like underneath if there is no rust it might pay to get it wax oiled to keep it that way.
Cheers
Cheers
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 08:10:06 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 07, 2011, 08:10:06 PM
will be checking the undercarriage but was waxoiled frequently by the previous owner. Got a Janspeed on it at the mo\' - not s/s tho\' except the back boxes.
Plan to keep it pretty straight but the sound system is Sh. so need to do something there...
Plan to keep it pretty straight but the sound system is Sh. so need to do something there...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Skifledanabit on May 08, 2011, 01:43:11 AM
Post by: Skifledanabit on May 08, 2011, 01:43:11 AM
its up to you, but i\'d get those chrome bits to do a nosedive off a very high, very steep cliff lol
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 02:02:12 AM
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 02:02:12 AM
What chrome bits Skiffy?
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 05:07:37 AM
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 05:07:37 AM
Quote from: Lacey;760913What chrome bits Skiffy?
Numberplate surround and mazda badge on the front bumper? That\'s all I notice with a LOT of drink inside me. But, heck, it\'s surprising I can even type coherently...! (lost count of drinks several hours ago!)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on May 08, 2011, 08:44:53 AM
Post by: TiddlesRX7 on May 08, 2011, 08:44:53 AM
Just don\'t go on Ebay after/during drinking. It doesn\'t work out and can get expensive!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 08:54:14 AM
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 08:54:14 AM
Quote from: papercutout;760917Numberplate surround and mazda badge on the front bumper? That\'s all I notice with a LOT of drink inside me. But, heck, it\'s surprising I can even type coherently...! (lost count of drinks several hours ago!)
Good call re the badge.We\'ll try to remove the front badge. Hoping it is a stick on variety and will reveal no holes. Needs a new MAZDA sticker on the front as the original has faded a bit.
Re: the back number plate surround.... might lose it.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 08, 2011, 08:57:04 AM
Post by: B.Martin on May 08, 2011, 08:57:04 AM
As Lacey mentioned the badge is probably aftermarket addition by previous owners I\'m not sure the fc came with that Mazda badge at all, so should be stick on. Roll out the hair dryer, nectar card, White spirit and t-cut!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 12:11:40 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 12:11:40 PM
Just got the badge off, it was a stick on badge and you could tell because they used that cloudy elasticated glue (can\'t remember the name of it). The previous owners didn\'t put it on as he thought it was standard but it looks like it was off of a mazda 626 to me. To get it off I boiled the kettle and poured hot water over it (to soften it the glue) and a old card and it came off in 2 seconds. It looks a lot lot nicer without the badge on it.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 12:43:33 PM
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 12:43:33 PM
Good work that man!
While we\'re on the badge note - does anyone know if the boot badges can be removed easily, or are there some holes left? Just thinking about having it cleaner...
While we\'re on the badge note - does anyone know if the boot badges can be removed easily, or are there some holes left? Just thinking about having it cleaner...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Skifledanabit on May 08, 2011, 02:09:35 PM
Post by: Skifledanabit on May 08, 2011, 02:09:35 PM
Quote from: papercutout;760917Numberplate surround and mazda badge on the front bumper? That\'s all I notice with a LOT of drink inside me. But, heck, it\'s surprising I can even type coherently...! (lost count of drinks several hours ago!)
thats the stuff!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 03:56:37 PM
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 03:56:37 PM
Quote from: papercutout;760958Good work that man!
While we\'re on the badge note - does anyone know if the boot badges can be removed easily, or are there some holes left? Just thinking about having it cleaner...
Not sure on this but I \'believe\' theres holes.
Coupe or Cab? If Coupe, just pull back your interior carpeting that unclips around the spare wheel and have a look on the interior panel, should see whether it\'s pinned on or not, but they\'ve been using pin-holed bages for donkeys years now so I\'m going to assume yes?
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 08, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
Post by: B.Martin on May 08, 2011, 04:12:00 PM
Quote from: Lacey;761015I\'m going to assume yes?
I\'m going to go with this.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 08:25:38 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 08:25:38 PM
Without the badge
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/15.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/16.jpg)
And I also took a photo of the underneath to show the condition it is in
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/14.jpg)
And also the RX7 with my MX5 :driving
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/12.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/13.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/15.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/16.jpg)
And I also took a photo of the underneath to show the condition it is in
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/14.jpg)
And also the RX7 with my MX5 :driving
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/12.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/13.jpg)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 08:32:44 PM
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 08:32:44 PM
Wow, I wish mine looked like that underneath.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 08:51:52 PM
Post by: Lacey on May 08, 2011, 08:51:52 PM
Wow indeed! Mint! :D
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 08, 2011, 09:21:00 PM
does anybody know...? can you get access to the rear glass of the front indicator and main beam/flash lights. They are a bit mottled...I suspect a little grime after a few years of condensation. Would like to "refresh" them...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 10:50:05 PM
Post by: papercutout on May 08, 2011, 10:50:05 PM
Yes. 4 screws to remove the headlight body, then obviously the plug. Pulling the glass off is tricky -there\'re some metal bent tabs. Also might be glued. Make sure you seal them up nicely when you\'ve cleaned it out.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 09, 2011, 06:27:31 AM
Post by: B.Martin on May 09, 2011, 06:27:31 AM
That is one clean underneath, good luck with lenses!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: haywes on May 14, 2011, 04:59:19 PM
Post by: haywes on May 14, 2011, 04:59:19 PM
looks mint, brilliant find for a good price!
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: grinder on May 15, 2011, 07:27:29 PM
Post by: grinder on May 15, 2011, 07:27:29 PM
OMG thats in good nick - i hope you have it insured for the best part of £3000+ ??
Thats in superb condition and you wont find another like it
Very nice car though ;)
Thats in superb condition and you wont find another like it
Very nice car though ;)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 05:31:15 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 05:31:15 PM
Have just cleaned the rx7 and buffed it up and it looks very nice.
Thanks for the interest it is in lovely condition and I have insured it for £3000 as that is at least what it is worth in my opinion.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/17.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/18.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/19.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/20.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/21.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/22.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/25.jpg)
Thanks for the interest it is in lovely condition and I have insured it for £3000 as that is at least what it is worth in my opinion.
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/17.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/18.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/19.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/20.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/21.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/22.jpg)
(http://i1084.photobucket.com/albums/j403/wheelynutz/RX7%20EGI/25.jpg)
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 17, 2011, 05:59:33 PM
Post by: B.Martin on May 17, 2011, 05:59:33 PM
Your certainly a lucky boy! Looks really good mate even the tailpipes polish up well, great stuff. So how long before the modifying bug gets you?
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 06:35:01 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 06:35:01 PM
I am going to try and keep it as standard as possible as standard fc\'s are rare these days. Might put a k&n air filter on it when I give its next service.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 17, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
Post by: B.Martin on May 17, 2011, 07:07:51 PM
Fair play to you mate, I was told that you can have an extra rotor put on the n/a 13b. I\'m sure it was during a conversation with a guy at WGT. So if you ever get bored you know what to do...
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 09:41:05 PM
Post by: cribbohx on May 17, 2011, 09:41:05 PM
If the rx7 was not as standard and perfect condition I would modify it quite a bit but it is so I will keep the modding to my mx5
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: festa on May 17, 2011, 10:34:01 PM
Post by: festa on May 17, 2011, 10:34:01 PM
heres an idea, keep the FC as is because its mint and put a 13b T2 engine in the MX5, happy days.
Title: Coming soon - 1988 FC newbie
Post by: B.Martin on May 18, 2011, 07:35:41 AM
Post by: B.Martin on May 18, 2011, 07:35:41 AM
Quote from: festa;763250heres an idea, keep the FC as is because its mint and put a 13b T2 engine in the MX5, happy days.
Well someone just whacked that nail straight on the head... I vote do it!!!