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06-14-02, 06:58 PM
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I'm looking at an '86 RX-7 and the guy wants $1,100 for it, I was wondering what are the good and bad things about the 2G RX-7's, as well as upgrades, costs, also FWD? RWD? AWD? AWS? Anything you know would be helpful, thanks.
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Good things:
Light weight, high reving engine.
rwd
great handling(50/50 weight distribution)
looks good
lots of upgrades
can get them fairly cheap
Bad things:
Lots of lil elec. bugs to be worked out
Alot of people never took care of them properly
Light weight, high reving engine.
rwd
great handling(50/50 weight distribution)
looks good
lots of upgrades
can get them fairly cheap
Bad things:
Lots of lil elec. bugs to be worked out
Alot of people never took care of them properly
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Just one or two general questions 
86 RX7 is a non turbo, RWD, 4 wheel independant suspension hatchback. Depending on the model, they may have Limited slip, ABS, leather, power windows, etc. A non active, very basic 4 wheel steering is standard, and usually removed.
Sorry, but I don't have time to spell out everything good and bad about the car. Read this site, search for RX-7 specific sites, etc. But a few highlights.
good: 50/50 weight distribution, excellent engine with good power (for the time), handles excellent, brakes (with the GXL or sport option) are wonderful.
bad: brittle interior plastic, possible fire danger (86-88), bad fuel consumption (for a 1.3L engine), burns oil normally, reputation for being difficult to smog, sunroof usually dead or sticking by now.
Upgrades... Plenty of them. What specifically are you looking for?
Costs... Not out of the ordinary fora car this age, parts can be expensive compared to hondas or other more common vehicles.
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86 RX7 is a non turbo, RWD, 4 wheel independant suspension hatchback. Depending on the model, they may have Limited slip, ABS, leather, power windows, etc. A non active, very basic 4 wheel steering is standard, and usually removed.
Sorry, but I don't have time to spell out everything good and bad about the car. Read this site, search for RX-7 specific sites, etc. But a few highlights.
good: 50/50 weight distribution, excellent engine with good power (for the time), handles excellent, brakes (with the GXL or sport option) are wonderful.
bad: brittle interior plastic, possible fire danger (86-88), bad fuel consumption (for a 1.3L engine), burns oil normally, reputation for being difficult to smog, sunroof usually dead or sticking by now.
Upgrades... Plenty of them. What specifically are you looking for?
Costs... Not out of the ordinary fora car this age, parts can be expensive compared to hondas or other more common vehicles.
Cya
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Ah, problem, I get snow in my area, unless they're some form of magical change, they suck in snow, am I right? Also, I'd be using it for a daily driver and also some street racing and drag.
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I drive mine year round. I just bought an extra set of rims from a junk yard and bought some snow tires for it, and whenever I see snow, I just stick em on real quick. Does just fine after that, never gotten stuck or anything once.
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06-14-02, 09:16 PM
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Then I've been told wrong.
I am now offically confused again.
edit: remind me I don't know how to type
I am now offically confused again.
edit: remind me I don't know how to type
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HA!
So are you unofficially confused?
LOL.. 100% guaranteed, ABS was available, typically on the GXL (not sure if it was standard on the GXL though)
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So are you unofficially confused?
LOL.. 100% guaranteed, ABS was available, typically on the GXL (not sure if it was standard on the GXL though)
PaulC
06-14-02, 09:25 PM
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Which years? I have an 88 GXL - A friend of my brother's has a 'vert (forgot the model) and said that the ABSs only came with TIIs and 3rd gens - not with the GXLs perferbly mine.
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Originally posted by christi
Which years? I have an 88 GXL - A friend of my brother's has a 'vert (forgot the model) and said that the ABSs only came with TIIs and 3rd gens - not with the GXLs perferbly mine.
Which years? I have an 88 GXL - A friend of my brother's has a 'vert (forgot the model) and said that the ABSs only came with TIIs and 3rd gens - not with the GXLs perferbly mine.
06-14-02, 10:14 PM
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Oh... I should've known.
He said that the ABS would be too big to put on the GXL - even if you could. You'd have to some heavy installation to the brakes and **** to make it fit properly.
Hm, I should start reading more and listen less.
He said that the ABS would be too big to put on the GXL - even if you could. You'd have to some heavy installation to the brakes and **** to make it fit properly.
Hm, I should start reading more and listen less.
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