SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 On Saturday, straight after departing with my gorgeous Supra at Gatwick, where she was driven to France by her new owners. I went on to Harrow, to view a nice FD3S RX-7 Type R. It's not in showroom condition in terms of paintwork, however it has had one owner since import in 2005, loads of receipts and service history, including a full rebuild in 2005 at 66,000 miles, (13,000 miles ago) Oil changes every 3000 miles, sensible tuning modifications, mapped by RE:WORX, recon gearbox etc etc. So I think I got a good one I was very, very skeptical about buying an RX-7, you hear bad things about them all the time, but as long as it is always well maintained, never put your foot down until it's warmed up properly and buy one with either very low miles or a recent rebuild that was done properly, they're really nice cars! Driving back last night was a totally different driving experience to a Supra, although I have never owned or driven a TT manual Supra, the power delivery on the RX, is completely different, it doesn't feel smooth, strong and safe like my Supra's always did, even when you put your foot down, the Supra is smooth, however the RX is like a mental little go-kart, handles differently (better IMO) no turbo lag, it just goes, it's very bumpy and a bit creaky and the suspension is hard, and you're almost sitting on the floor, and it weighs next to nothing, but my god it's fun! I can only imagine what a sinlge turbo RX would be like... I never thought I'd say this, but it's more fun to drive than either of my TT BPU Supra's... It feels raw, the Supra always feels so luxurious, where as the RX, spitting flames out the exhaust, making my head hurt it was so loud, was just awesome Here's the spec Engine: Recent compression test with low 8’s Magnecor 10mm ignition leads PWR aluminium radiator Walbro high-flow fuel pump FSE fuel pressure regulator Racing Beat exhaust and unsilenced decat pipe HKS hard intercooler pipes Lightweight underdrive pulleys Aircon and airpump removed Battery relocated to boot K&N panel filter Apexi ecu and commander mapped by RE:WORX Suspension: Fully polybushed including the steering rack Tein Coilovers Interior: Momo commando steering wheel Re Amemiya steering cowl boost gauge Black leather seats, rear seats and roof lining 3 x Auto Gauges, Oil pressure, Oil Temp and water temp Exterior: Re Amemiya door mirrors Mazda side skirts and rear spats Tinted windows Smoked lights all round Xenon headlights Racing Beat split rim alloys with Avon ZZ3 tyres 235/40 F and 255/40 R 17’s Weight: 1250kg (standard weight 1280kg) Power: Dyno’d at RE:WORX 325.5bhp at the flywheel (standard 255bhp) 269.4bhp at the wheels at 0.8 bar Got a few things in mind for it already, but top of the list is new tyres, although the Avon's have tread, they're crap , full service, respray of the bonnet and doors (covered in stone chips) maybe a new Nur Spec exhaust as the one on there is just crazy loud, some flush C-West headlights, 99 spec front, or Burnout front and maybe remove the pointless rear seats to lose some weight. Then uprate the brakes.... and so on Some pictures taken today after a good clean and polish. Shame about the crap location, I'll get some good ones next week. AND it was less than half of what I sold my Supra for Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RiceRocket Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice, I have always wanted one of these Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest J O H N S O N Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Stunnig What Camera - And what objectives ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jurgen-Jm-Imports Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 On Saturday, straight after departing with my gorgeous Supra at Gatwick, where she was driven to France by her new owners. I went on to Harrow, to view a nice FD3S RX-7 Type R. It's not in showroom condition in terms of paintwork, however it has had one owner since import in 2005, loads of receipts and service history, including a full rebuild in 2005 at 66,000 miles, (13,000 miles ago) Oil changes every 3000 miles, sensible tuning modifications, mapped by RE:WORX, recon gearbox etc etc. So I think I got a good one I was very, very skeptical about buying an RX-7, you hear bad things about them all the time, but as long as it is always well maintained, never put your foot down until it's warmed up properly and buy one with either very low miles or a recent rebuild that was done properly, they're really nice cars! Driving back last night was a totally different driving experience to a Supra, although I have never owned or driven a TT manual Supra, the power delivery on the RX, is completely different, it doesn't feel smooth, strong and safe like my Supra's always did, even when you put your foot down, the Supra is smooth, however the RX is like a mental little go-kart, handles differently (better IMO) no turbo lag, it just goes, it's very bumpy and a bit creaky and the suspension is hard, and you're almost sitting on the floor, and it weighs next to nothing, but my god it's fun! I can only imagine what a sinlge turbo RX would be like... I never thought I'd say this, but it's more fun to drive than either of my TT BPU Supra's... It feels raw, the Supra always feels so luxurious, where as the RX, spitting flames out the exhaust, making my head hurt it was so loud, was just awesome Here's the spec Engine: Recent compression test with low 8’s Magnecor 10mm ignition leads PWR aluminium radiator Walbro high-flow fuel pump FSE fuel pressure regulator Racing Beat exhaust and unsilenced decat pipe HKS hard intercooler pipes Lightweight underdrive pulleys Aircon and airpump removed Battery relocated to boot K&N panel filter Apexi ecu and commander mapped by RE:WORX Suspension: Fully polybushed including the steering rack Tein Coilovers Interior: Momo commando steering wheel Re Amemiya steering cowl boost gauge Black leather seats, rear seats and roof lining 3 x Auto Gauges, Oil pressure, Oil Temp and water temp Exterior: Re Amemiya door mirrors Mazda side skirts and rear spats Tinted windows Smoked lights all round Xenon headlights Racing Beat split rim alloys with Avon ZZ3 tyres 235/40 F and 255/40 R 17’s Weight: 1250kg (standard weight 1280kg) Power: Dyno’d at RE:WORX 325.5bhp at the flywheel (269.4bhp at the wheels) at 0.8 bar Got a few things in mind for it already, but top of the list is new tyres, although the Avon's have tread, they're crap , full service, respray of the bonnet and doors (covered in stone chips) maybe a new Nur Spec exhaust as the one on there is just crazy loud, some flush C-West headlights, 99 spec front, or Burnout front and maybe remove the pointless rear seats to lose some weight. Then uprate the brakes.... and so on Some pictures taken today after a good clean and polish. Shame about the crap location, I'll get some good ones next week. http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/1.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/2.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/3.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/4.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/5.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/6HDR.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/DSC_1857.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/DSC_1858.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/DSC_1861.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/DSC_1873.jpg http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y292/saxohunni/comp.jpg AND it was less than half of what I sold my Supra for nice cars and really under-rated. we have sold about 34 and only 4 have blew up in 7 years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTRickeh Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nice lookin Rex. I'd slap a massive spoiler on the back Would love to get a red one with a nice big V8 in it at some point myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wez Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 nice cars and really under-rated. we have sold about 34 and only 4 have blew up in 7 years On average how much do they normally sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice, always fancied one myself:cool: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nice Thanks Very nice, I have always wanted one of these Buy one Stunnig What Camera - And what objectives ? Objectives? Do you mean which settings? It's a Nikon D40X. Nice lookin Rex. I'd slap a massive spoiler on the back Would love to get a red one with a nice big V8 in it at some point myself. Lol, not sure if it would suit a big wing, as it would have to have a body kit to match? Very nice, always fancied one myself:cool: Seriously, get one Have you driven one before? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieP Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Seriously, get one Have you driven one before? Nah never, ill try and blag a passenger ride next time i see you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nah never, ill try and blag a passenger ride next time i see you. Yeah sure, maybe I'll let you drive it If I get it back in one piece Seriously, they are a lot of fun, I thought I'd be depressed about selling my Supra, but who could miss that boat-like handling Nah, I loved my Sup really. I'll get another one day.... For my daily driver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 On average how much do they normally sell for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 On average how much do they normally sell for? For a decent pre facelift like mine, with recent rebuild and warranty, around 6 - 10k. (more if highly tuned) For a single turbo, could be anything from 6k++ depending on mods etc. The facelifts are apparently the ones to go for though, but hard to find, and start at 7k or more and go up. Anything priced below 4k needs a rebuild now, shortly, or has no proof of one. I'd only ever buy one from a reputable importer who would offer a warranty on the engine, a reputable Rotary specialist with warranty or a well looked after enthusiast car like mine with recent rebuild by a decent RX-7 specialist. Also have a compression test done before buying to make sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJ Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I always fancied one of these and the one you've bought looks the dogs. Sadly, being a tad over 10 stone, I might struggle to fit inside one in comfort. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian W Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Anything priced below 4k needs a rebuild now, shortly, or has no proof of one. Not too bad. I suppose budgeting £2k+ for a rebuild you'd be guaranteed a decent engine'd car for the £6k - £8k quoted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DSK Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Congrats on your new car! Nice little write up and glad to hear you are happy with it, certainly looks good on the pictures. Hope you stick around on the Supra forum though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I always fancied one of these and the one you've bought looks the dogs. Sadly, being a tad over 10 stone, I might struggle to fit inside one in comfort. They're not as small as they look once you're in. It's getting out that's the problem! Not too bad. I suppose budgeting £2k+ for a rebuild you'd be guaranteed a decent engine'd car for the £6k - £8k quoted. Some rebuilds will cost a lot more than others, depending on the reason for the rebuild. A basic rebuild isn't too bad. If I still own mine when it comes to it (maybe 60k down the line if well maintained) then I'd have it at the same time which adds on a fair bit. If I didn't buy the one I did today, I would've gone on to view this one which is an absolute bargain, 2 year warranty on a freshly rebuilt and Bridgeported engine, plus he'd take 5k for it! Congrats on your new car! Nice little write up and glad to hear you are happy with it, certainly looks good on the pictures. Hope you stick around on the Supra forum though! Thanks I will do, I'm on the MRC forum however it's not that active compared to here, guess there just isn't many RX-7's! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 nice cars and really under-rated. we have sold about 34 and only 4 have blew up in 7 years There is a black widebody on PH now that they say was rebuilt by you only 1000 miles ago. Seems cheap as well. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1321872.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 There is a black widebody on PH now that they say was rebuilt by you only 1000 miles ago. Seems cheap as well. http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/1321872.htm I saw that one, I'm pretty sure it's sold though, was a good deal, considering he just bought it from Jurgen for a fair bit more I think! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozz Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 I saw that one, I'm pretty sure it's sold though, was a good deal, considering he just bought it from Jurgen for a fair bit more I think! I meant to add, stunning car you've bought. I've never considered owning one but that does get you thinking. Aren't they notoriously bad on fuel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexM Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Very nice, always fancied one myself:cool: Me too, pity they're so small inside! Enjoy it SG. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Nice car. Good that you're just around the corner of one of the best RX tuners too If you need work done, Super 7 would be a great choice. I've been there, seen their outfit and driven cars built by them and I've not been disappointed. Jason knows a thing or two about rotaries. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Me too, pity they're so small inside! You're not lying there! They are seriously small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hodge Posted January 17, 2010 Share Posted January 17, 2010 Love it. I always said if I sell the Supra id like to build an RX7. really nice tidy looking car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SupraGirlie Posted January 17, 2010 Author Share Posted January 17, 2010 I meant to add, stunning car you've bought. I've never considered owning one but that does get you thinking. Aren't they notoriously bad on fuel? Well I only do up to 4000 miles a year, and it's only a weekend toy, so it wouldn't be too much of an issue for me. A single turbo RX is supposed to be a lot better on fuel. I can't really judge as I've only driven it from Harrow to home, which is 80 miles approx, I put in £30 (half a tank) in Harrow when it was nearly empty, and I have just under quarter tank left, so not a noticeable difference from the Supra tbh. Me too, pity they're so small inside! Enjoy it SG. You're not lying there! They are seriously small. It's not that bad tbh, the Supra just feels bigger as it's taller and wider inside, but leg room I can't notice a difference, just have difficulties in getting out as it's so low! Nice car. Good that you're just around the corner of one of the best RX tuners too If you need work done, Super 7 would be a great choice. I've been there, seen their outfit and driven cars built by them and I've not been disappointed. Jason knows a thing or two about rotaries. I know all about Super-7 I'll be booking the car in on Monday for various works Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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