Hi im new to the world of FD\'s. Help!!!

[shinobi]

 Hi everyone, ive been reading every thread on this forum for a long time now ever since deciding i want a FD3(last month!!). I currently own a 98 M3 Evolution convertible (with a X brace for stiffening) in Estoril Blue. It is quick as anything and I have rinsed it silly racing other m3\'s and porsches from bristol to london and clocking 151mph etc..So this leads onto my question of whether the Rx7 will b FEEL faster and sharper to drive because I dont wanna go to a slower car now that im used to the M. Ive read a lot about how good Rx7s drive but need to know from u guys....also the only other thing stopping(actually just delaying cos im still gettin one!!) is the question of colour. I love them in white but have narrowed it down to either red or black, both with slight tinted windows. Yeah i may come across as a bit of a car tart(I admit i am!!, hence the convertible M3!!haha) but would like ur guys advice....any help wud b much appreciated....also excellent work wit the website...thru reading i have learnt so much about Rx7s... :god

[davehg]

welcome to the forum, as for your q will the rx be faster than the m3 hmm lets think ...... YES to true!

[Alex]

 I love them in white but have narrowed it down to either red or black, both with slight tinted windows.

Black every time  :cool



HTH

AL

[gadj]

Nice car Alex Saw it at the East of England the other week.

Dunno why you got rid of those stunning old wheels

[barmar]

Yes it will feel faster than you\'re M3 although top speed won\'t be much more unless you mod it a little. As for colour they look good in any colour, but I won\'t argue with black or red as I wanted a black one initially and ended up buying a red one. When buying a red one especially an early car look out for faded paint easiest places to spot are the plastic bumpers and the standard rear spoiler (the metal parts buff up quite easily with a polish and wax). Sometimes with a rare car such as these its best not decide on a colour and just buy the best car available though.

Good luck and welcome to the club

Barry

[iaint]

Standard FD hasn\'t got anything on the M3 for pace real world until you throw it round the twisties or on track - it\'s a touch lighter so quite good there.

Get a slightly modded FD and you\'ll pee on most M3s.

Get a heavily modded FD and you\'ll be walking everything up to (and including some) supercars...

[clive]

Hi and welcome to MRC.

I would suggest that the capabilities of an FD will out weigh an M3 as an overall package.

Without rubbishing your present car as l am sure its a fine car if you like that sort of car but  the biggest difference is one is a modified saloon car and the other a pure sports car, sit in an FD shut the door and without even starting the engine you will feel what l mean. It will also turn many many more heads than your currant ride  

[grinder]

speed wise - my mate had an FD , modded with an ECU and on the nurburgring place thingy he said that the APEXI showed 179 MPH

my other friend - similar car with APEXI ECU - has had either 165 or 175 out of it

so thats a slight indication

[shinobi]

Thanks for the advice guys, and YES i am now definately getting one. Think ill go with the Black (although if anyone can suggest a good reason for red!!!). I do have another question though and hope you guys can help.

 Ive been looking at all the typical channels for buying an FD but cant decide what would be the most sensible route. I am after a Black fairly stock JAP FD thats not too expensive. Dont care about I.C.E because ill be doing that, also I wanna put a \'99 spec front, skirts and spoiler on it. If minor reliability mods have been done that is also not a problem. Not too fussed about the alloys either as long as they are not too ugly! Need the bodywork and interior to be clean.

Having been on the Newera and GT culture site, which company is better? Also has anyone used BonsaiCars before because they have some very nicely priced FD\'s. I have also looked on Autotrader and Ebay and have found some good cars. What is, in your opinion, the best route to take?

[shinobi]

also, Alex your car looks pretty amazing! Black is def a good colour on these cars.

[gsb876]

Black / red get purple !!!!! best colour out-there  :evillaugh  :evillaugh  :evillaugh

A friend of mine has a M3 1998, although a decent car does not feel quick or does it turn heads, not at all rubbishing the car as they are great cars but compared to a modded FD no chance.

Purple:

[Tintin]

Regarding an importer check out rotaryimports.com , Brian\'s a top bloke and will source a car to your requirements , he also usually has some really nice motors in stock if you don\'t want to wait

I\'d go for a slightly modded one because at the end of the day you\'ll probably end up doing it anyway , I\'ve heard a few people say they want to keep their cars standard but not many of them do , you\'ll save yourself a packet if you get one with exhaust , induction , ecu ( especially Apexi PFC ) and suspension already done

Atention wise I reckon if you lined up a porsche , ferrari , tvr and an FD the FD would get the most attention ( all the others are too common these days )

[peterch]

Regarding the fd getting looks, as they all do, the most common coment people ( girls ) make about mine is " like the colour ". It\'s Motego blue.

[Warthog]

M/Blue best flip colour out there, but then i would say that. :spank

[shinobi]

thanks again for the help guys, much appreciated.
Went out in a slightly modded(intake, exhaust,suspension) FD and WOW!!!! That is the most amazingly quick car i have ever ben in. The mechanic was an ex drift racer from Japan and the way that car shifted was incredible. My M3 feels like a skoda now!! Im definately getting one and cant wait.
Whilst at the garage i checked out a black FD. Wanna know how much would it roughly cost to paint and fit the \'99 spec front, skirts and rear wing? Also I am definately buying a Jap Fd and need to know what are the things most likely to go wrong with them? Also what are the reliability mods they need done (grounding wires, Waxoyl etc) if buying import?