Is this RX7 worth it?

[the lemster]

def get it  compression trested....

and make sure you drive it.... if it has boost gauge fitted, check the boost pattern... 10 - 6 - 10  psi or 0.7 - 0.5 - 0.7 bar

does it come with a warranty... shuld do if it comes froma  dealer... has to by law I think... correct me if I am wrong anyone!!!

though does sound good for the money... good job....

and welcome to the most fun club in the world...

[Jame5]

How do I go about getting a rotary compression tested? I could potentially be looking at another RX tomorrow around the Gatwick area.

[20B_boy]

Im sure the Re:Amemiya ECU is fine, the problem is UK tuners know nothing about them.

Whats there not to know about them? they are reprogrammed stock computers set up for the specific car, tuned in japanese conditions. And once they are in the UK theres no way of adjusting for changes in engine mods, or different fuel. If its set running 0.6 bar I would imagine theres either a button to up it to a higher boost level, or some thing isnt working right. The REdoms usually are set for quite high boost in my experience.

Finally, its pretty obvious but there are going to be very few legitimate 19K mile 11 year old cars. People dont generally do stuff to their car and then put it in the garage

Looks nice though. I would budget for an ECU tho, as 0.6bar will get boring very quickly. And get that compressions test done if you get near to buying it...

[20B_boy]

How do I go about getting a rotary compression tested?

Either botch test it with  normal tester or take it to some one who has a proper rotary tester i.e. probably all the vendors at the top of the screen.

[scud]

Do you know the guys name James ?

[Jame5]

Do you know the guys name James ?

Scott Rees is his name, do you know him? It should be currently parked around the back of Masterfit. I really like the car, just the ecu thing is putting me off and I\'m pushing my budget to the max to get this car. Wondering if the ecu is set to 100ron then is it likely to go pop on uk fuel?

[scud]

I got a mate working there,so i might be able to get more information on the guy thats selling it, let me know.

Regards
Scud

[scud]

Jamie what s ur e-mail m8, i just spoke to my m8 and funnily enough scott was standing next to him

[Jame5]

Jamesgarnon@hotmail.com

[scud]

What did you do after James ?

[Jame5]

I saw a few more over the weekend. I decided against the white one as it was top wack on my budget and would have liked some money left over to play with just in case anything goes wrong or I feel like buying a Power FC.

I\'ve put a deposit on this red type R
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It\'s pretty standard, turbo timer, exhaust, twin induction kit. It\'s a fresh import. Has a genuine reason to sell. Looked really clean. 60k on it. Interior is immaculate. Exterior is very good. I started the engine, test drove it. Felt best from all the ones I\'ve driven and been in. The deal is pending a compression check though as the seller says it\'s had a recent rebuild in Japan but has no documentation to back this up. As you can see the engine bay is clean. Looks a fresh engine but i still wanted a compression check for peace of mind. Anyone know anyone in Gatwick area that can carry one out on this car?!?!

[davefrith]

A compression test although a indicator is no guarantee

Just thought I\'d chuck that in there sorry

[Jame5]

I guess so. The car has obviously been well looked after in Japan. If a car has cosmetically been cared for I think 9 times out of 10 the owner has put has much effort into servicing etc...

[davefrith]

Indeed you\'d hope so mate

Good Luck

Whats your budget ?

[Jame5]

I could push 8k and ideally been looking for one that has rebuilt engine, but would like to spend 7ish.