Up for sale is my beloved RX7, 1996, Twin turbo, Type R (Import)
First registered in UK = 2004
Cylinder capacity = 2600cc
Colour = Chaste white
Mileage over past few years
2008 = 49423 miles
2010 = 49519 miles
2011 = 51631 miles
2012 = approx 52000 miles, (Will check when I get home)
= Only 2500miles in the last 4yrs
Between 2008 and 2010 the car was stored in a garage on the Isle of Wight where the owner struggled to get it through an MOT due to high emissions.
I acquired the vehicle on the 30/01/2010 and brought it over to the mainland to be inspected by RX motors in Dorset. This is where various solenoid issues where uncovered and repaired and the car was successfully passed through an MOT on May 5th 2010.
MOT = till August 15th 2012.
Tax = Approx 3months (will also check when i get home)
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/...rx7/?start=all (http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/joegxrx7/?start=all)
After the MOT was done i started modifying the car as follows.
ECU
16bit Apexi Ecu with FC commander remapped by Reworx to 266BHP at the wheels, approx 320BHP at the fly at a sensible 0.8psi boost.
Wheels
Black 18†stern staggered split rim alloy wheels x 10.5 rear x 9.5 front.
Tyres
Good year rear = 265 x 40 x 18
Goodyear front = 235 x 40 x 18
All with plenty of tread 5 -6 mm
Exhaust
Standard downpipe
Trust de cat pipe
Blitz nur spec cat back exhaust
Suspension
Tien fully adjustable coil-overs with adjustment tool
Stereo
Alpine CD head unit, JVC front component speakers, Vibe rear speakers
Body
Unknown make vented bonnet with black mesh
Aluminium, high level spoiler.
Vanquish front bumper with 99 spec front lights
99 spec rear lights
Engine
Large Front mount intercooler
Large dual core aluminium radiator.
Blitz dual cone filters
Blitz boost gauge
Air pump removed with pulley kit
Battery refitted in boot with low resistance cables.
Extras
Blitz boost gauge
Mazda speed front and rear strut braces.
Bad bits
Front bumper was professionally re-spayed in chaste white but the rest of the car has developed a slightly cream colour so you can see a mismatch in colours
Couple of small cracks (5mm) in bumper when fitting
4 wheel ABS sensor light is on, this happened when the coilover’s where fitted when i damaged the cable on the near side.
Brake discs are weathered and will need replacing at some point. No issues on MOT, just don’t look great.
Holes left with tape over them from original spoiler either need some bungs fitted or ideally patched and re-sprayed.
I’ve got no history of a rebuild but Rx motors and re-worx have worked on the car and they said it runs well.
Im currently o the hunt for a compression test house/mobile mechanic to check the compression to confirm the good condition of the engine. Please let me know if you know anyone in the south west (dorset/hampshire)????
I’m looking for £4500 ONO for the car.
Reason for sale is i work away 6moths a year and just feel it’s a waste leaving it parked outside on the road for all that time
The car is located in poole, dorset.
Many thanks
Joe
Ha ha, please ignore the cylinder capacity part of the ad... LOL just read + typed it out straight off the V5...
working photo bucket link
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/...gxrx7/?start=0 (http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/joegxrx7/?start=0)
Hi
I am interested this car, I also have a 96 white imported RX7 still twin turbo with many mods..
I am looking for a second RX7 also in white to leave in Marbella where I am at least twice a month..
I would be very interested to hear your compression results
By the way, are there any interior shots?
Regards
Michaelb
Hi Michael
Thanks for your inerest, I will try get some interior shots tonight. Its just the standard black suede interior, with the FC controller mounted in the ash tray & the blitz boost controller on the steering wheel cowling. In good condition.
Im on the hunt for a compression test locally, but worst case i can head over to Reworx (portsmouth) friday afternoon.
Your the first person to respond so i will give you first refusal
cheers
regards
Joe
Hi Joe
I think a compression test from REWORX to be honest, would be more reputable then some garage not used to RX7s â€" You want to make sure that you get a good reading…
Equally, ones you are at REWORX, may I suggest that you deal with the snapped cable (if that is all it is) and get the ABS light to go off..
You are selling the car without a documented rebuild so a good compression is essential for some one interested in the car or I or anyone else will have to factor in 3.5k - 4k for the rebuild…..
Is there any rips in the interior like the driver’s seat?
Looking forward to the compression results…
Regards,
Michaelb
Sure thing Michael, Ill book it in Friday with reworx if they have free time. This will give an official print out. The interior has no rips or damage but let me check it over later to be sure. Ill let you know if there\'s any kind of wear or tear.
Also if you know the guys down at reworx you can get their opinion once they\'ve checked out the car before/or if you decide to make the trip down to view the car.
cheers
Joe
Hi
OK, when you are at REWORKS could can ask the following questions?( unless you are able to answer)
1) Has the A/C been removed? If it has, to what extend? Do you have the parts?
2) Does the mid pipe have a silencer? Any idea how old is it?
3) The cracks on the bumper are on the bumper or the paint work?
Regards,
Michaelb
No probs
I can answer these questions
1) AC has been removed, Just the A/C radiator has been cut out to make room for the FMIC large inter-cooler (will take photos)
2) The mid pipe does not have a silencer - so pretty loud with the nur spec back box
3) And the small cracks are just on the fibre glass bumper not the wings or body work (will also take photos)
The body work is in great condition with no car park dings or rust. Ive also got the original bonnet if required.
The front bumper was sprayed in the chaste white but i should have got it colour matched to the body as on a sunny day you can see a slight mis match in colour.
cheers
Joe
oh, and the mid pipe was second hand from another forum member, so no idea how old it is but its rust free and in good condition.
Good results on pressure test
Front rotor = 7.1, 6.9, 7.1
Rear rotor = 6.9, 6.8, 6.9
recorded at 2500rpm
Test was performed at reworx by chris
cheers
Joe
close up photos added as requested
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/joegxrx7/#!cpZZ1QQtppZZ24
cheers
Joe
So how much is it going for now
hi there.
well like ripping off a plaster im going to try and push this through quick before i change my mind again
so the price is now £4000
cheers
Joe
If anyone\'s having problems with the previous link, this is the correct one
cheers
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/joegxrx7/
Hi
Thanks for all the shots
Is there any news on the ABS light issues?
Regards,
Michaelb
Hi Michael
Unfortunately reworx didn\'t have a spare ABS sensor. The front nearside has been replaced after the coil overs were fitted but the offside hasnt.
Reworx suggested that the ABS sensors are very sensitive and if they get slightly tugged they can fail. They also predicted that it will be one of the front sensors as the front are more likely to get damaged when fitting coil overs, with the N/S replaced which then points at the offside.
I\'ve taken this into account with the sale price which encouraged the price drop. New sensors are supposed to cost £30.
Its a shame they didnt have one in stock as i would have asked them to go ahead with the work.
Cheers
Joe
Would you swap it? Or do you just want the cash.
Hi eddie... Im very keen to ask what you\'ve got to swap but the sad truth is i need a new boiler and house re wire so i better not.. Looking for a cash sale mate. But thanks for your interest.
just out of curiosity wha are you swapping
cheers
Joe
A MK1 Volkswagen caddy with a 1.8 16v conversion
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How much are you asking for the Caddy? Did you do the conversion? What\'s the mot /tax length/
Many thanks
Mike
The previous owner did the conversion, it was done 4 or 5 years ago. It\'s just had a new paint job and the graffiti has been lacquered. I will get taxed and tested before I sell and looking for about £3500.
That is an awesome caddy... maybe the best ive seen...
Thanks man
oh dear, i can see myself taking my sorry ass to Ebay, for an onslaught of tyre kickers, non payers, Nigerian investors and offers of swaps for Citroen saxos
http://s1121.photobucket.com/albums/l519/joegxrx7/
price to sell is £4000
Do you still have this?
Hi Jake... Yes its still for sale. cheers Joe
Hey mate still just after cash sale or willing to swap?? cheers
Hi there
Thanks for your interest.. Sorry, im looking for a cash sale.
But Just out of curiosity what are you swapping.
Many thanks
Joe
Hey mate sorry for really late reply it would be a wrx impreza with a one of wide body and custom made bonnet genuine 18" split rims, fully rebuilt and forged engine, 81km on clock still in kph, loads of history etc, all usuel upgrades and spec have been done aswell.
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That is a nice impreza... Good luck with the rotary hunt.. If you havn\'t driven one yet, your going to love it. Many thanks for the offer, but i better be sensible and persist for a cash sale.
Been out the country for the last two month, back at the weekend.
The Rx7 is still for sale if anyone\'s interested.
Cheers
Joe
I am interested in your Rx7
I am from Germany and so is my English also so bad , I apologize the please.
email me please : martinb086@hotmail.de
Mfg Martin
Is this still available?
Thanks
Lee
Hi lee
Yeah, the cars still available. I\'ve been out the country for a while so haven\'t pushed the sale. I\'m back in the uk now, so just let me know if you require any further info.
Cheers
Joe
Hello
Can you email me, please
Leersv@yahoo.co.uk (Leersv@yahoo.co.uk)
I am about to go on holiday and would like to know more before i go with a view to making a purchase when i come back. I dont know how to pm.