Just bought an FD!

Brighton-Rex · March 08, 2009, 09:15:30 AM

Thanks guys, didn\'t realise there were so many FDs down this way

gmogle · March 08, 2009, 09:35:08 AM

Lol yeah I got mine from Andrew and it was pretty standard (bar the Power FC I had put in). Only lasted a few months standard lol and its still being modified now.

Sometimes wish I had kept it standard though, they are great cars in that form.

I remember opening mine up for the first time after the rebuild, my brother was in the car also and I was shocked how quick it was. Plus the effect when the 2nd turbo came online was (and still is) superb !!!! Never fails to bring a grin to your face !! But just be careful in the wet !!!!!!

Looks a very nice clean car you have there mate !!!

Brighton-Rex · March 08, 2009, 09:45:40 AM

Cheers, yeah looking forward to that second turbo

Is the front bumper meant to have a grille of some sort in it to protect radiator etc? As i can see mounting points but at the moment it is all pretty exposed.

gmogle · March 08, 2009, 10:05:36 AM

Quote from: Brighton-Rex;589611Is the front bumper meant to have a grille of some sort in it to protect radiator etc? As i can see mounting points but at the moment it is all pretty exposed.

Nope, I\'ve had my car for 4 years now and never had an issue with this.
Even caught a bird flying left which went in the middle gap and ended up in front of the left oil cooler lol.

Brighton-Rex · March 10, 2009, 09:57:17 PM

lol cheers

marcusd666 · March 11, 2009, 02:18:02 PM

Welcome to the club looks a very clean standard rx I said the same about mine that it was going to stay standard lol now when you open it up there is no going back. Watch for the second turbo like every body say its like have a rocket up your a**e. enjoy it drive it you will love it nothing comes close.

Brighton-Rex · March 14, 2009, 07:09:44 PM

Took it for a good run today so only a few hundred miles to go, can\'t wait

Can\'t believe the looks the car gets, people point and everthing lol

Brighton-Rex · April 10, 2009, 03:26:55 PM

Ok, have now run in the rebuild and have experienced the full rev range and omg it is fun!
I think that i may be a little bit in love with my car lol I haven\'t stopped driving it lately, i cant remember the last time i felt so motivated to just \'go for a drive\'

Also have ordered a few bits from Newera so will post some pics once they are fitted

gmogle · April 11, 2009, 08:45:13 AM

Excellent mate !!!

Told you it wouldnt stay standard for long !!!!

michaelb · April 12, 2009, 07:32:49 AM

Hi

What did you purchased and do you have a programmable ECU like the Apexi?
I am sure you know what you are doing but if you are changing the exhaust system to a de-cat and or changing the IC you will have to map the ECU, standard RX7 ECU can not be mappedâ€¦

Let us know..

I am only looking after you engine LOL We donâ€™t want you to blow it

Regards,
Michaelb

Brighton-Rex · April 12, 2009, 09:33:15 PM

No i have ordered only styling bits (99 spec rear lights etc) so far, i do plan to replace standard exhaust and induction kit but will defo be investing in Apexi PFC first

Many thanks for caring though

Brighton-Rex · April 19, 2009, 08:50:15 PM

New rear lights are on, hope you guys approve

michaelb · April 19, 2009, 08:56:56 PM

very nice, I have a 96 RB Bathurst with 99 spec front and back - same lights as yours, have a look at 99 spec nose and lip - with the above the car will look really elegant and sleek,

Regards,
Michaelb

Brighton-Rex · April 20, 2009, 08:33:10 PM

Yeah already got the lip waiting to go on

I will be sorting a 99 spec front bumper too at some point.

Clarky · April 20, 2009, 08:39:06 PM

Rear lights do look good, did you buy them in uk.