my new FD , GUTTED

[Nik da Greek]

Or try another RX-7?

Not being funny, but since the guy clearly knows nothing about rotaries and doesn\'t know of a garage nearby that knows anything about rotaries, why would you be so desparate to buy his particular example? It would certainly be ringing alarm bells for me over the quality of maintainance that the car\'s received. Prices are rock bottom on these cars at the moment, why buy one you know has problems when there are plenty of quality examples out there going begging?

Just my 2p\'s worth, and I know it won\'t help diagnose the problem, but just a word of caution to not get sucked into the "oooh, that\'s a nice shiny car" mindset and become unable to see the reality of it

[RobbieRX-7]

If i had £6k, i would go for this car without a doubt http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=47875 It used to be owned by gurj who is currently a mod on here.  This is a LOT of car for the money

[skybusr34]

post up link to the one your thinking of buying, it may have previous history on here by old owner etc etc

[funkybiznes]

cheers guys, Im looking into it. Going to travel down 2m, see what the scetch is....
 
will let you know the outcome

[wow]

Hi, i live in swansea, i have owned mine for 6 years, and im pretty clude up with them, as i have split tips in passed and had boost problems etc, i could take a look. there are only 3 down here i think, what colour is it and where in swansea is it and guys name.

[funkybiznes]

Guys name is terry. Black 92 fd. Not sure exactly where he is but i will find out bud.
 
cheers

[wow]

ok,  let me know when you get hold of him, if you want me to pop over and take a look before you make a trip down, my email thebin2k@hotmail.com

[najiru]

Had a very similar experience when buying mine with the same symtoms. Checked most of the things suggested above with no luck. The seller then took it to lindop and it turned out to be a knightsports FCD which had gone wrong, something I doubt I would have daignosed easily. Anyway to have it diagnosed and fixed, a quick check all round and a new fuel filter came in pretty cheap compared to the cost of the car. If your seller is as keen as he sounds he should be willing to get it sorted in my opinion.

[funkybiznes]

Once again guys, sound advice, "WOW" thanks for the offer of an inspection ive sent you details direct to your email.Will owe you a few beers.
 
Funny eneough, the car does have a knight sports ECU fitted also... Hmmmm. Could be onto something there. But hey we will only see in the near future the outcome.
 
As for the seller , i feel for him also as he has ran round like a blue ass fly trying to get the lady sorted. i do fee like were getting somwhere now though..
 
:Thumbs-up

[Twills]

Hi everyone,
 
Think i better introduce myself as it is currently my car you are talking about!
 
I have used this site for years and whilst i registered back in around 03 ish under a different user name (had to re register as not a clue what it was though, but must be similar to this) i have always stupidly put off posting and just searched the forums for any answers i needed.
 
Before buying the car i spent many many hours checking out this site. on some recomendations from this site and from liking what i saw i decided that i was gonna get my new baby from Newera imports. Miguel was the man in the know back then and sorced me this beaut of a car! that was back in 2003/04.
 
Obviousely using Newera i paid through the nose but i was not dissapointed and i new the car would be spot on. The car had 42k on the clock and was in amazing condition. i have since done only 10k in her and bar an initial problem with a siezed butterfly actuater in the second turbo (quickly sorted by newera and WGT motors) they have been completely faultless and bloody amazing.
 
Until now!!!
 
I have checked most of the things above but to no avail. WOW came around on the weekend and i must say a big thank you to him!:god stand up guy! thanks for the help and the spin in your FD :Giggle. WOW spotted straight away that the car was in limp mode
 
 
One question i do have. The Heat light has come on on the dash and looking under the car the wire that would normally go into the cat has no end on it. after lookin on the forum I believe there should be a sensor on the end??? Could this be the reason the car is going onto \'Limp mode\'
 
Thanks, any help would be great for both me and Bren.
 
Terry.

[funkybiznes]

Hey bud,
 
hows things, sorry havent callled but only get 20 mins of phone time a week while im over here. I will call mate as soon as im back on british soil. I take it we still havent got to the bottom of it  . Well mate if it is the ecu were in luck as ive got plenty of guys who have offered to send a standard ecu, to keep us going plus there is a 4beat up fro grabs too. I didnt want to commit and hassle anyone if it wasnt the ECU .( I sent you a mail earlier )
 
hopefully we can get her running soon.
call you when im back friday.
 
once again THANKS to all for your help