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General => New to MRC - introduce yourself => Topic started by: wheelfurb on December 08, 2017, 08:28:06 PM

Title: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 08, 2017, 08:28:06 PM
Before I take the plunge and import one from Japan, any owners on here that is considering selling theirs in the near future?

And a quick question - is this forum the best for RX7's in the UK?
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: boosted on December 08, 2017, 08:50:41 PM
Hi mate welcome..and this forum is the not only the best in the uk but probably the universe lol!.
There are others however but i dont frequent them so have no opinion on them.
Your after a rather rare car so posting a wanted is a good idea on this forum and the other 1 to maximise your chances of tempting an owner with a sale.
Goodluck..if you do get 1 stick around and post some piccys up.

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 08, 2017, 08:59:49 PM
Thanks for your comment. Guess I'll stick to this forum....
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: boosted on December 08, 2017, 09:05:01 PM
Lol...i think the other 1 is ok mate never posted over there...i got a profile mooched about abit lurking but never posted then got locked out for not posting lol...i think if your looking for a car then best to get on there as well..we have a few dual members here and there that im sure will say its all fine and friendly best bet do a wanted thread on both.

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: Jit on December 08, 2017, 10:56:29 PM
What you’re looking for isn’t all that common. Last time I checked there was only one for sale in Japan. If memory serves me correctly it was based on a 99 spec FD, in the original fortune colours of orange and black. The price was an eye watering £33000 in Japan. So by the time you’ve got that here (even if you ship it RORO), I wouldn’t expect any change from £43K. And quite frankly that’s not a car I would ever consider shipping RORO, I’d want to container it.
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: Jit on December 08, 2017, 10:59:47 PM
I actually feel like the most cost effective way might actually be to build one!
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: re japi on December 09, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Well, first welcome.

Second, if you want to import, we have one for sale here. Dont know much about it, I think its project. But I quess engine needs to be rebuilded anyways. Also, I can give you contact info for English dude who imports cars here (Finland) to UK

https://m.nettiauto.com/mazda/rx-7/9225028?vifAdCount=3&vifNav=Y

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on December 09, 2017, 12:21:21 PM
Quote from: re japi on December 09, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Well, first welcome.

Second, if you want to import, we have one for sale here. Dont know much about it, I think its project. But I quess engine needs to be rebuilded anyways. Also, I can give you contact info for English dude who imports cars here (Finland) to UK

https://m.nettiauto.com/mazda/rx-7/9225028?vifAdCount=3&vifNav=Y

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Not a car you expect to see in Finland
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: re japi on December 09, 2017, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Essex2Visuvesi on December 09, 2017, 12:21:21 PM
Quote from: re japi on December 09, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Well, first welcome.

Second, if you want to import, we have one for sale here. Dont know much about it, I think its project. But I quess engine needs to be rebuilded anyways. Also, I can give you contact info for English dude who imports cars here (Finland) to UK

https://m.nettiauto.com/mazda/rx-7/9225028?vifAdCount=3&vifNav=Y

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Not a car you expect to see in Finland
Exactly. We dont know much about it. It has been in storage almost 10 as far we know...

It supposed to be original Weilside kit. Dude shipped that car from Japan. And then electrical problems started...

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 09, 2017, 04:12:34 PM
Thanks all for your comments. I am after a completed project. Have already enquired about 1 for sale in Japan.

I have considered building one but to be fair it would probably cost more to do so.

p.s what is the other RX7 forum people use?
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: clive on December 09, 2017, 05:41:09 PM
Hello and  :welcome: to MRC.

Try contacting my old mate Miguel, mgvalero27@gmail.com

He acted as adviser for Tokyo Drift and bought all the cars once the filming finished, I think he bought three or four Veilside's and last one he kept was the real real one with all the right mods.

He not only sells cars but he may be able to connect you up with previous owners, tell him Clive says hello.

As you say, it will be cheaper to buy and when you think of the price of the kit,having the conversion carried out and all the correct mods/ engine fitted your probably the wrong side of 50 K to have this done professionally, plus a year to build!   

Hope this helps.
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 09, 2017, 07:14:25 PM
Will do. Thanks for that.
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 09, 2017, 07:18:36 PM
Is that Miguel from Newera Imports?
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: clive on December 10, 2017, 09:05:56 AM
Quote from: wheelfurb on December 09, 2017, 07:18:36 PM
Is that Miguel from Newera Imports?

Yes, same Miguel
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: Essex2Visuvesi on December 10, 2017, 11:45:41 AM
Quote from: re japi on December 09, 2017, 12:26:44 PM
Quote from: Essex2Visuvesi on December 09, 2017, 12:21:21 PM
Quote from: re japi on December 09, 2017, 10:43:51 AM
Well, first welcome.

Second, if you want to import, we have one for sale here. Dont know much about it, I think its project. But I quess engine needs to be rebuilded anyways. Also, I can give you contact info for English dude who imports cars here (Finland) to UK

https://m.nettiauto.com/mazda/rx-7/9225028?vifAdCount=3&vifNav=Y

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Not a car you expect to see in Finland
Exactly. We dont know much about it. It has been in storage almost 10 as far we know...

It supposed to be original Weilside kit. Dude shipped that car from Japan. And then electrical problems started...

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Sent the link to my wife who's response was "Hmmmm I like that!"
Now to work on her a bit more ;)
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: re japi on December 11, 2017, 10:15:01 AM


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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 13, 2017, 08:46:48 PM
Managed to source one......just awaiting inspection


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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: clive on December 14, 2017, 08:21:59 AM
 :whoo:
Keep us posted :great:
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 14, 2017, 08:40:28 AM
Yeah I can’t wait. Bad point its high mileage. Around 90k on a stock engine.


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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: Jit on December 14, 2017, 10:40:30 AM
Sounds like the one I mentioned earlier for £32000 FOB (circa £43000 inc shipping and taxes RORO or £45000 by container). Is it the 99 car with 146k KMs?
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 14, 2017, 11:43:11 AM
Yes thats the one. Love it. Perfect Weds wheels and Veilside seats.
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: boosted on December 14, 2017, 12:07:40 PM
Pics?

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 14, 2017, 09:21:13 PM
Here are a few


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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: boosted on December 14, 2017, 09:54:18 PM
Wow...very nice....bet you cant wait to take delivery.

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Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: wheelfurb on December 14, 2017, 10:02:36 PM
Well its subject to the inspection report.

Its going to need more power being standard. What do people do to get around 400 bhp?
Title: Re: New member looking for a Veilside Fortune RX7
Post by: re japi on December 15, 2017, 04:52:16 AM
Damn! Sshe ish niche!

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