Well I\'ve gone and done it!

[neoroony]

I\'ve taken the plunge and bought my first RX7 w-hoooo! :3gears-rh
 
Unfortunately it needs a bit of TLC as its been sat outside for 2 1/2 years and not been turned over.
 
With my limited knowledge I\'ve poked and prodded as much as I can get to with out a ramp and it looks in good condition considering. The only obvious signs of rust are the brake discs, wheel nuts and a piece of thin steel which stretches across the front of the car then up and round the back of the lights, looks to bolted on??
 
The handbrake came off ok and with a bit of heave-ho moved freed the discs.
 
I was planning on giving the car a good pampering myself but work commitments mean is off to WGT. Fingers crossed it fires up without popping.
 
I\'ll add some pics (when I figure how to on here??) as no doubt someone will recognise it.
 
Mean while any handy hints and tips to help have a long trouble free life would be appreciated.

[- Fezcat -]

does it run?

[neoroony]

Hi,

It did till it was parked up.

I\'ve not tried to start it and didn\'t want to without replenishing all fluids which would effectively be giving it a major service, which is why I\'ve sent it off to WGT.

Not hearing the sound of it firing up for the first time feels like I\'m missing out on one of my children being born lol.

[Bobbit]

Will this be a daily drive or a weekend toy?

[B.Martin]

Great stuff, welcome to the club

[jamison1982]

welcome
 
get some pics up mate

[neoroony]

Thank you all,

It\'s going to be a daily driver. Is that mad? It\'s raised a few eyebrows when mentioned.









Think I might need new discs?

[- Fezcat -]

you got deep pockets for fuel i hope

[neoroony]

My WRX will do 380 miles to £82, if I can do the same miles for £110ish I\'d be happy.

[Ada7]

Welcome to the club. You might get that amount of milage out of the car.  Depends how tuned it is and how heavy your right foot is. Once you\'ve put your foot down hard you find it hard not to keep doing it
Rare Mazdaspeed front bumper you have there. Make sure the lens and secure cos if you lose one of them you\'ll never find another

Adam

[Speedline Imports]

I recognice it
 
This was my first ever RX7, must have sold it 5+ years ago now!
 
A pic in its former glory!

[grinder]

welcome to the club , nice to see more people around the area

If you need any help with the car - there are a few of us around here who are usually happy to weild a spanner in anger

[Bobbit]

I used a FD as my daily for about 4 yrs, loved every minute of it. Just make sure you service every 3-4 months (oil, plugs etc) and you should be fine

[trotter]

My WRX will do 380 miles to £82, if I can do the same miles for £110ish I\'d be happy.

erm, probably not....

mine (mild mods 315bhp, stock twins) will happily munch a full tank (about £95) in 240miles, and that\'s motorway miles, not traffic lol

graeme

[shaunwil]

Welcome aboard ! So you bought it then

I fixed the radiator when it was running and did feel ok when I drove it briefly to check the water temps with the new rad.

Shaun