Old guys with 12As club meeting
01-21-14, 07:01 PM
01-22-14, 09:09 AM
You guys are going astray or crazy, not sure which. Torque is for self-visualized tough guys and horsepower can't buy happiness.
Keep talking like that and the Rotary Gods will surely seek vengeance and they will start with the 13Bs.
Really now, there's no need for miatas, RX-8s, FCs or a 300 hp AWD (Brett, did you really say that?)
Time to discover (or rediscover) the sweetness of a Nikki-fed 12A in a nice light weight SA or FB. [/URL]
Keep talking like that and the Rotary Gods will surely seek vengeance and they will start with the 13Bs.
Really now, there's no need for miatas, RX-8s, FCs or a 300 hp AWD (Brett, did you really say that?)
Time to discover (or rediscover) the sweetness of a Nikki-fed 12A in a nice light weight SA or FB. [/URL]
I ordered a cheap compression tester so I won't touch the FC just yet... But my gut tells me that it lost a side seal, and I just can't justify putting any more money into it with all the problems it's got.
01-22-14, 09:38 AM
Stick with the rotaries Brett, that car will get you in trouble with the Rotary Gods and the State Police both.
Not mention our buddies in Pendergrass.
Not mention our buddies in Pendergrass.
01-23-14, 09:44 AM
Full Member
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/01/22/...4-rx-7-gsl-se/
^^^ No reserve, decent looking example on eBay.
If anybody is looking for an FC, I know there's a S4 white vert for sale in Mt.Airy, NC. I keep driving by it sitting in a used car lot.
140K , $3,500 asking price, but I happen to know it could be had for much less. :-)
^^^ No reserve, decent looking example on eBay.
If anybody is looking for an FC, I know there's a S4 white vert for sale in Mt.Airy, NC. I keep driving by it sitting in a used car lot.
140K , $3,500 asking price, but I happen to know it could be had for much less. :-)
01-26-14, 07:54 PM
Sure has been quiet around here...
I test drove some nice cars this weekend. Almost drove an '11 EVO but it wasn't on the lot just yet. While I was waiting on the salesman I did snoop around a new GTR, it was pretty interesting. Then I drove a 2010 MazdaSpeed3- the price was right, the interior was nice, and it was pretty quick, but I couldn't get over the FWD and how it took power going through a turn.
I saved the last drive for a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX, and I'm glad I did. The WRX is the model between the regular Impreza and the top of the line STI, so it's like a juiced up family car but not too beefy. It doesn't quite hit the 300 hp mark like the older STI I drove last weekend, but it's not too shabby at 265 hp stock. Plus this particular body style is 5+ years newer, not that much more expensive, and still has a decent warranty in effect. The handling is very agile and it feels great accelerating in 1st gear. The interior isn't really fancy but it's nice enough. And I actually think I prefer the hatchback over the sedan...
Anywho, I'm getting into this because I did a compression test on the FC Saturday and the front rotor only builds compression on one of it's faces. It doesn't make sense for me to dump more money into the car when it's already near 200K miles and I'm not satisfied with it power wise. I'd like to have a ported motor or turbo, but since I can now afford a decent, reliable car, I'm going to get one. We'll still have the GSL SE and I plan on swapping some FC parts onto it, but other than that, I'll sell the good parts off of my FC and scrap the shell. An FD is definitely in the future though...
So this is my new wallpaper for the time being. I hope to get one of these in the next month or 2.
I test drove some nice cars this weekend. Almost drove an '11 EVO but it wasn't on the lot just yet. While I was waiting on the salesman I did snoop around a new GTR, it was pretty interesting. Then I drove a 2010 MazdaSpeed3- the price was right, the interior was nice, and it was pretty quick, but I couldn't get over the FWD and how it took power going through a turn.
I saved the last drive for a 2013 Subaru Impreza WRX, and I'm glad I did. The WRX is the model between the regular Impreza and the top of the line STI, so it's like a juiced up family car but not too beefy. It doesn't quite hit the 300 hp mark like the older STI I drove last weekend, but it's not too shabby at 265 hp stock. Plus this particular body style is 5+ years newer, not that much more expensive, and still has a decent warranty in effect. The handling is very agile and it feels great accelerating in 1st gear. The interior isn't really fancy but it's nice enough. And I actually think I prefer the hatchback over the sedan...
Anywho, I'm getting into this because I did a compression test on the FC Saturday and the front rotor only builds compression on one of it's faces. It doesn't make sense for me to dump more money into the car when it's already near 200K miles and I'm not satisfied with it power wise. I'd like to have a ported motor or turbo, but since I can now afford a decent, reliable car, I'm going to get one. We'll still have the GSL SE and I plan on swapping some FC parts onto it, but other than that, I'll sell the good parts off of my FC and scrap the shell. An FD is definitely in the future though...
So this is my new wallpaper for the time being. I hope to get one of these in the next month or 2.
01-26-14, 09:01 PM
I like that WRX, especially in white!
I met up with a transporter tonight in Norcross to pick up my wheels for the widebody that I found in Miami. He had some very nice cars in his trailer!
I met up with a transporter tonight in Norcross to pick up my wheels for the widebody that I found in Miami. He had some very nice cars in his trailer!
01-26-14, 09:13 PM
01-27-14, 06:29 AM
I think I might have to check my self in to that group. I cant resist blowing all my money on a set of wheels that I don't even need. They are nice looking though.
01-27-14, 07:50 AM
Senior Member
Brett, I agree that the wrx is a good idea. A friend of mine got one just like that one about 5-6 months ago and he loves it. It even does decent on the track. Not quite as good as the 8, but decent. 
01-27-14, 12:17 PM
Here's some more parts to add to your hoard, Ray!
'82 Rx7 12A, Transmission, and more
01-27-14, 08:03 PM
I agree.
Alex, your wheels are really that wide, right? I mean, talk about floatation.
Brett, you picked the right color (white) and the hatch is right too (I love my M3 hatch).
But think about it. Suby vs 7? Who's prettier?
It's really not an issue, 7's are way less expensive, way more pretty and way better. Get an FB.
Alex, your wheels are really that wide, right? I mean, talk about floatation.
Brett, you picked the right color (white) and the hatch is right too (I love my M3 hatch).
But think about it. Suby vs 7? Who's prettier?
It's really not an issue, 7's are way less expensive, way more pretty and way better. Get an FB.
01-28-14, 12:20 PM
01-28-14, 04:14 PM
01-28-14, 08:55 PM
these wheels did come off an old wide body SA that fit just fine, I'll post some pictures this weekend when I test fit them.
01-31-14, 05:34 PM
So Crit, you got a link for that bike?
I'm thinking I might need a little stimulation while I'm working on the White One II.
A 1 rotor, with only two wheels. Might work.
Also, why don't you have your 10 Rotor yet?
You're 4 months overdue.
Or did you do something to **** off the mods?
I'm thinking I might need a little stimulation while I'm working on the White One II.
A 1 rotor, with only two wheels. Might work.
Also, why don't you have your 10 Rotor yet?
You're 4 months overdue.
Or did you do something to **** off the mods?