What to look for.

[beezy]

Hi guy\'s, im after a FC and looking at one at the weekend.
 
Im after some info on what to look in a good FC
Chears Jon:Thumbs-up

[grinder]

which one are you looking at ? ( autotrader , ebay , friends etc.. )

is it a coupe or cab

EGI , Tutbo , Cab etc.. ?

[beezy]

which one are you looking at ? ( autotrader , ebay , friends etc.. )
 
is it a coupe or cab
 
EGI , Tutbo , Cab etc.. ?

Hard top, Turbo. 1990 import. 90k but told its a rebuilt engine.

[pdtaylor18]

there are loads of threads on this and i\'m sure grinder will throw up a few before i post this.  Most important is the rust underneath if there is any.  All along the inside of sill where they meet the floor and lower rear arches for a start.
Sunroofs can leak if the rust sets in.
Wheel bearing can go especially the rears
The engine is still fairly low mileage but if there is proof of rebuild or a compression check then it\'ll be ok if the price is right.  
look for turbo smoke or noises
make sure exhaust is good otherwise fairly expensive to replace but you can get a complete twin exit box system made for about £400 inc of decat pipe.

[grinder]

check for rust , rust , rust , rust

if its an import then it SHOULD be fine as they usually are

check for all the normal stuff you would have on a car

1 - brake dont pull to one side
2 - the abs works ( very very expensive to replace )
3 - no rust
4 - no damp on the inside
5 - check all electrics work
6 - buy with your head not your heart

if you look at my website - there is a section about rust - this will tell you where to check ( shameless plug for my newly tweaked website )

[beezy]

Thanks guys helps alot.
 
I do belive yhe ABS has been removed as its a built drift car.
 
I have the spec here,
tein camber adjustable coilovers
full roll cage including door bars
fire extinguisher ( plumbed in )
turbonetics turbo
greddy pipework
alloy radiator ( v-mounted with 2 electric fans )
v-mounted intercooler with electric fan for extra cooling
blow off valve
3 spoke onp dished steering wheel
sparco bucket seat ( drivers side )
bride recliner ( passenger side )
harnesses both sides
calsonic oil cooler
extra lock spacers
apexi power fc with commander
greddy profec b boost controller
uprated fuel pumps and swirl pot in the spare wheel well
550cc primary injectors and 1000cc secondaires
uprated leads and HKS plugs
25mm spacers all round
25mm wider vented front fenders
40mm overfenders riveted on
3.5" from manifold back to the back box and small centre box
stainless back box 4"
power steering pump moved to get better pipe run for the intercooler
hydro handbrake and uprated lines
ITG air filter
fuel pressure regulater
exeddy hyper single clutch ( paddle clutch but is driveable )
cusco 2 way lsd

fully mapped and pushing 310lbs ft at the hubs

Also looks really clean, with 17-8 wheels.
 
Any rough ideas on what i should pay for it?

[grinder]

this car sounds familiar but no idea why

thats a LOT of car - you wouldnt see much change out of 5K i reckon

[grinder]

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=38680

you now need to tell me where you have seen it for sale and how much

it sounds very similar to the one in the above post - but not exactly the same - so odds are they are different

[beezy]

Its up for £6300, its though a friend
 
Thanks for the help, You know to much!!! :god :god

[Grizzly]

Wouldn\'t happen to be Metalic Red by any chance??

[beezy]

Wouldn\'t happen to be Metalic Red by any chance??

No mate not Metalic Red.

[88GT-R]

It\'s Peter Barber\'s car, is it not? It is a well specced car, but unfortunately not worth 6300. Ask for proof of build, as we were  unsure of whether it had when Pete bought it.

John

[beezy]

Thanks for the info mate.
 
Was that you at nurburgring in June?

[J.j.]

Hi guys, friend of mine\'s seriously considering coming to the rotary dark side :bandit
Not too familiar with FC myself, was thinking if you guys can give me some advices please :Thumbs-up
This is the car he\'s looking at.
http://www.super7autos.co.uk/shop/index.php?act=viewProd&productId=65
I\'ve seen this company name pop up on the site from time to time and seem a trustworthy company from what\'s been said.
The car looks good for the age for sure, but he\'s a bit worried about that 150k?
How long do FC engines last usually? more than FDs I bet

Cheers

[ramirez]

I messaged the owner of that car the other day, it\'s only got 30k on the rebuilt engine so will probably do another 60k.

I would check to see if its on the original turbo though as that might be on its last legs.