I want some ideas, JDM FC3S S5
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Hello, I'm new to rotary, And I'm become concerned about the new car I bought, This is my Second JDM car and know a fair amount about cars.
I sold my first Silvia for something a bit more race and drift like that wasn't going to end up being a big fad. I came across a FC at auction in Japan, all i knew about the car was this:
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The auction sheet translation read like this:
RX-7: FMIC, AM/turbo, AM/suspension, lowered, AM/wheels, AM/roll bar,
AM/LSD, AM/muffler, body color changed, AM/aero mirrors, rear spoiler,
AM/air cleaner, AM/steering wheel, AM/meters, AM/turbo timer
hole due to modification on front inner fender, front fenders are modified,
there are small scratches and dents, stone chip in windshield, right door
doesnt open and close well, door trim cut and modified, seat is worn,
cylinder is exchanged, no stereo
And was apparently a Enfini Version 3, But people have had their doubts, I'm not overly concerned about it.
So I bid on it, thinking ok, ill bid really cheap, and I won it. SO when my exporter got it, she sent me picutures, here are most of them:
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I'm told the turbo is something like a T04E.
And I bought some stuff and had it Installed in Japan. I also bought a CorkSport MazdaSpeed copy Front lip.
Piaa Super Rozza with tires $400
17x8F
17x9R
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And I got a Bee-R Rev limiter on the way to, I don't know if I should install it.
I'm worried about fuel management and fuel cut, and detonation.
Please post up anything construstive
thanks,
Braden
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Umm GOD DAMN!!! Can i have it? The engine bay is dirty, do a compression test on it, im not sure exactly what your asking, but that car is bad ***! if the compression is low you will need a rebuild, but jesus christ its hot!
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lol Thank you
Of course its my car.
http://www.importconcern.ca/stock/100219/
Leaving for Vancouver to pick it up on the 19th of May
Of course its my car.
http://www.importconcern.ca/stock/100219/
Leaving for Vancouver to pick it up on the 19th of May
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Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
Umm GOD DAMN!!! Can i have it? The engine bay is dirty, do a compression test on it, im not sure exactly what your asking, but that car is bad ***! if the compression is low you will need a rebuild, but jesus christ its hot!
My exporter told me the car runs well. I'm worries about tuning, There are no tuning mods listed. It could even be ported
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If your going to get rid of the fan shroud/clutch fan. you need to go with a EFan b/c your going to over heat like a bitch if theres no cooling on it. It wouldnt be a bad idea to reground the whole car, these cars are netorious for grounding/wiring issues. I suggest grounding it all off to one point. Ive heard people grounding it off the ground wire for the battery.
As for the mods, you wont know till you look.
As for the mods, you wont know till you look.
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Yeah I'm aware I'll need a electric fan.
Thanks.
Also I think I Might be looking to sell the Passenger side Bride if anyone is insterest PM me, I think ill go with a adjustable Bride for my passenger, I'll see how my gf likes it.
Thanks.
Also I think I Might be looking to sell the Passenger side Bride if anyone is insterest PM me, I think ill go with a adjustable Bride for my passenger, I'll see how my gf likes it.
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If your going to get rid of the fan shroud/clutch fan. you need to go with a EFan b/c your going to over heat like a bitch if theres no cooling on it. It wouldnt be a bad idea to reground the whole car, these cars are netorious for grounding/wiring issues. I suggest grounding it all off to one point. Ive heard people grounding it off the ground wire for the battery.
As for the mods, you wont know till you look.
As for the mods, you wont know till you look.
If the stock clutch fan works, then I don't think it is necessary to remove it for an e-fan. Maybe for simplicity's sake, you may want to remove it.
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FD aren't legal here till very late this year. If you lived here you would understand why I hate Skylines. EvoI's arent even legal yet, 15years to the month.
What sort of oil should I be using?
What sort of oil should I be using?
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Originally Posted by SilkRoad
I want to... get rid of the fan shourd, get a grounding kit...
Very nice car BTW.
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Originally Posted by CrypticApathy
It wouldnt be a bad idea to reground the whole car, these cars are netorious for grounding/wiring issues. I suggest grounding it all off to one point. Ive heard people grounding it off the ground wire for the battery.
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If the stock clutch fan works, then I don't think it is necessary to remove it for an e-fan. Maybe for simplicity's sake, you may want to remove it.
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Nice car! Makes me miss my JDM FC
Oh well I'll have my JDM Supra TT soon enough
I'd fully inspect the frame when you get it, as it is a grade A car (accident repaired) and has probably been in a serious accident before, maybe even PTL'd (Previous Total Loss). The fact that it has a roll cage and is pretty extensively modified leads me to believe it was probably a touge car, which is sweet because then you know what it's capable of and will make an excellent track/drift car. Make sure you get the DTSS eliminators and a steering angle kit first though (if it doesn't already have one). Also if it tops out at 180 like mine did, all you have to do is take the guage cluster apart and remove the peg with "180" beside it. Be sure to ask if you have any other questions about it, I got to know my JDM FC pretty well when I had it. ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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sweet car mate how much u pay if ya dont mind me askin. have some cash spare for wear and tear bits as you will probably find some thing that needs doing clutch,rebuild,diff,brakes,etc this is my jdm s5 t2 http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au...p?StockID=3621 witch i imported a couple of months ago.
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This car has lots of clues that its and Infini 3 that got painted The power steering pump tells me its 3, Also some people just dont like the Infini factory seats and sell them off.
This is kinda deja view as few weeks ago one my other friends bought a car just like this an Infini 3 that had been painted purple.
This is kinda deja view as few weeks ago one my other friends bought a car just like this an Infini 3 that had been painted purple.
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Originally Posted by FCGTX
Nice car! Makes me miss my JDM FC
Oh well I'll have my JDM Supra TT soon enough
I'd fully inspect the frame when you get it, as it is a grade A car (accident repaired) and has probably been in a serious accident before, maybe even PTL'd (Previous Total Loss). The fact that it has a roll cage and is pretty extensively modified leads me to believe it was probably a touge car, which is sweet because then you know what it's capable of and will make an excellent track/drift car. Make sure you get the DTSS eliminators and a steering angle kit first though (if it doesn't already have one). Also if it tops out at 180 like mine did, all you have to do is take the guage cluster apart and remove the peg with "180" beside it. Be sure to ask if you have any other questions about it, I got to know my JDM FC pretty well when I had it. ![Smilie](https://www.rx7club.com/images/smilies/smile.gif)
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Did you ask them to change the wheels and exaust?
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Those Bride seats are sexy... even ripped. lol
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This car has lots of clues that its and Infini 3 that got painted The power steering pump tells me its 3, Also some people just dont like the Infini factory seats and sell them off.
This is kinda deja view as few weeks ago one my other friends bought a car just like this an Infini 3 that had been painted purple.
This is kinda deja view as few weeks ago one my other friends bought a car just like this an Infini 3 that had been painted purple.
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sweet car mate how much u pay if ya dont mind me askin. have some cash spare for wear and tear bits as you will probably find some thing that needs doing clutch,rebuild,diff,brakes,etc this is my jdm s5 t2 http://www.prestigemotorsport.com.au...p?StockID=3621 witch i imported a couple of months ago.
Then I bought the MS lip
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I'd pull that cage out unless you plan on wearing a helmet every where you drive it. Padding would help a tad, but if you crash and no helmet..... Not pretty. Unless of course you will only be using on the track and will always be wearing a helmet.
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Originally Posted by cpubugs
I'd pull that cage out unless you plan on wearing a helmet every where you drive it. Padding would help a tad, but if you crash and no helmet..... Not pretty. Unless of course you will only be using on the track and will always be wearing a helmet.
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i'd say. get it. but learn alot befor you start modifying it. if you dont know rotary . you can **** something up and blow the engine real quick...
ask questions befor jumping to a modification.
i learned for a year befor i started working under the hood of mine
ask questions befor jumping to a modification.
i learned for a year befor i started working under the hood of mine