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Old 12-25-08, 06:04 PM
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I own a FD .

When I talk to people who have a FC they say they wish they could afford a FD. The FD is costly all around. I have a ton of money in mine and I am not running yet do to my lack of time. Also I need o spen a few more $$$ to have it running.

If you go with a FC you deffently will be on thecheaper side of things. FC look good but do not compare to a FD. I would get a FC myself to have as another toy to play with, but wouldn't trade my FD for anything. Well maybe a R34.

Bottome line, add 20 percent to your coast that you think you will spend on fixing up a FC or FD and go from there Also you dont want to get a car then fix it up and wish you got the other. Try to drive both and go with what feels good to you.
Old 12-25-08, 06:35 PM
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Old 12-25-08, 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by Healing
IMO, if you're buying for the sake of performance, its not worth buying an FD over and FC.

People buy FDs because they look good.
I bought mine because I like Mazdas and I like to go to the track, and the only Mazda I saw that was consistently quicker than my Miata around a road course was the FD3S.

Like I mentioned before, the FC is an absolute blast to drive at or just above it's limits...when a well sorted FC begins to let go, it's (for me anyway ) pretty easy to reel it back in. I've never driven a Nissan 240sx, but I imagine they're pretty similar at the limit: Kinda tailhappy, but easily controlled.

The FD, in my experience, is flat-out quicker around any given road course, but it's also a bit of a handful when it DOES finally begin to slide. My '93 is definitely less twitchy than my '01 Miata, but it's way scarier too.

lol, I almost soiled myself at Buttonwillow, trying to lose a guy in an EVO VIII.
Old 12-25-08, 07:09 PM
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I daily best the **** out of my FC before i decided to pounce on an FD.

I still LOVE droving my FC, but the FD is a god in comparison.
Old 12-26-08, 02:23 PM
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My opinion the FD is the better car among the two and if you're willing to shell out the extra cash, I'd say it's definately worth it.
Old 12-26-08, 04:35 PM
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id go with an fc, just for money sake, UNLESS you REALLY love the fd
Old 12-26-08, 08:18 PM
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the only anwser is to get an fc!
Old 12-26-08, 08:19 PM
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thats an easy one
Old 12-26-08, 08:20 PM
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ive raced fd and fc the fd is a more nuteral car
Old 12-26-08, 08:20 PM
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the fc is more of a loose setup and requries more car control tyhan a fd
Old 12-26-08, 08:22 PM
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also realy high horsepower fd seem to be very twitchy much more than an fc with the same power
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im not an expert but i do have some good experience and a opinion lol
Old 12-27-08, 08:51 PM
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I d get an FD, simply because its a p@#A$ magnet
Old 12-27-08, 09:07 PM
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fc! all the way.
Old 12-29-08, 12:53 AM
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I've owned a Fc before my fd . FD = Financial Disaster simple as that.

FD looks way better than a FC (imo)
Fd has more aftermarket support
FD is a track monster

I beat the hell out of my FC and it still kept on ticking. Don't try that with an FD
Old 12-29-08, 03:05 AM
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Originally Posted by dvs71990
I d get an FD, simply because its a p@#A$ magnet
more like **** magnet. i pull so many dudes in my fd you'd think the fd was a naked hot chick.
Old 12-29-08, 04:38 AM
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Buy an FC first. Period.
Old 12-29-08, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 7_rocket
I beat the hell out of my FC and it still kept on ticking. Don't try that with an FD
ive owned several of both. The FC is a classic. Its sexy in its own right but not sleek or modern. It has a lot of potential, and they are fun as hell to drive. I beat the crap out of it all the time and the only thing i worried about was the oil dripping onto my drive way... well. i worried when the oil stopped dripping.

FD -- sexy, sleek and fast. I BEAT THE **** out of my FD and it runs like a champ. Honestly, although the FD is a blast to drive, and i love everything about it, the fun factor in the FC is just a bit better. Maybe because i could crash the FC into a wall and pay 500 bucks for a chassis..

I wouldnt trade my FD for any FC, but id buy an FC in a heart beat.
Old 12-29-08, 12:03 PM
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Even if I was baller rich and had to choose one, I'd def go for an FC. I personally like the look a bit better. But also, a huge deciding factor is the parts availability for OEM
Old 12-29-08, 06:16 PM
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fc all the way. Cheaper and fun to play with
Old 12-30-08, 07:35 PM
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FD hands down
Old 12-30-08, 07:45 PM
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I think the OP has all the info he needs, this thread has just gone stupid.
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