It's time for a new car...what should I replace my beloved FD with?
10-13-06 | 11:06 AM
#101
Originally Posted by RaceDriver7
You can't deny that the rotary engines are tempermental and sensitive. If everything is perfect, sure, they run great. But if the car gets a little hot for whatever reason, there goes your engine. If the engine doesn't startup right away, it floods. And there is a lot of maintenance needed to keep them running perfectly. I can't even count how many times I've seen rotary FD's break down at a track event. Lastly there is no denying that they don't last anywhere near as long as a piston motor. The previous owner of my car drove it for 40k miles without any problems, and then suddenly one day it just overheated and the motor went. It was his second motor. How often do you hear of a piston car on it's third or fourth motor, which is commong for FDs.
I always thought that the 13B was extremely complex for being so simple.
I always thought that the 13B was extremely complex for being so simple.
The 13B is simple. The supporting cast of the motor is complicated part. the turbo set up, emissions and so forth. Plus every one of these cars are 12 years old at least. Lets go get a 94 camaro w/ 80K on the clock and see what you think of it now days. Its just simple older cars need a little more work. Even new cars need work, they just have warranties.
If it is no longer fun to have your car and keep up w/ it then its time for a new one. If I wasn't trying to get my own business off the gound I am sure I would have 3 or 4 FD's because to me they are fun. I enjoy different setups and working on my car its therapy from the real world.
10-13-06 | 12:38 PM
#102
jpandes,
Seriously take a look at a used E46 M3 especially if you need the car for a DD. Its not without its problems, but its a good compromise between sporty and sedan. I've been able to take my wife and daughter over the Sam's Club without worrying if I'm going to have enough space for the family and the purchased goods.
Plus, you can still track it.
http://www.darylsphotos.com/2006-6-1...dWar%20056.htm
Seriously take a look at a used E46 M3 especially if you need the car for a DD. Its not without its problems, but its a good compromise between sporty and sedan. I've been able to take my wife and daughter over the Sam's Club without worrying if I'm going to have enough space for the family and the purchased goods.
Plus, you can still track it.
http://www.darylsphotos.com/2006-6-1...dWar%20056.htm
10-22-06 | 12:06 AM
#103
Thread Starter
Rotary Freak
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: San Francisco, CA
OK guys,
Let the FD garage sale begin!!!! I just bought a 2003 Z06 with 7041 miles on the clock. It's gonna take a while to get used to it. But I'm ready for the change. I know that when I have more agrage space, after the home renovation, I will back in an FD...
Let the FD garage sale begin!!!! I just bought a 2003 Z06 with 7041 miles on the clock. It's gonna take a while to get used to it. But I'm ready for the change. I know that when I have more agrage space, after the home renovation, I will back in an FD...
10-22-06 | 12:12 AM
#105
Missin' my FD
Joined: Aug 2002
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From: Seminole, FL (Tampa Bay Area)
Excellent choice. I'm sure you'll be very happy with it. When you're ready to start thinking about mods, feel free to PM me as I've done quite a bit of research on LS1-based mods.
