Supernaut6

I need a beater and I always want to have an FD around for when one of them is at the shop. Plus, I don't want to have an FD that isn't a replica. Something I can put more of myself in to. My biggest regret in building up the replica was that after the paint job, I was always nervous about getting rock chips and stuff. With this new car, I don't care at all. Its so awesome. I also wanted an all out crazy car. Hopefully I'll have the funds to do that before the year ends but I doubt it.

Thanks for the pic Dennis. For the new car, I want to get wheels and just stick with them for a while. I don't want to do the temporary wheels thing again and end up losing alot in the process. If the 8 wheels are wide and cheap enough, I'd love to have them around for a long time but it doesn't look like I'd be able to use them once I really start modding the car. I dunno, you guys know about that stuff better than I do. I'm considering getting Rich's RPF1s (I always liked the fitment) but they are a bit to pricey for me right now .

alz0rz

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Yeah the OEM wheels are 8" wide and have a +48 offset.
The wheels I will be selling won't have tires on them.
There are a few sets up for sale in the for section with tires though!

Darkness8

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Andy,
I really did want to sell my 8 wheels but I need cash for my New body kit. I will trade yo your ugly chromes and 450 for my 8 wheels. they are in good shape and have brand new tires.
let me know.

Supernaut6

Yea I've been checking recently. Thanks my man!

Thats not a bad deal. I probably would have taken it if the wheels were a bit wider. I'll have to think about it.

From what I see, the rx8 wheels with tires wont ever sell for $350 right? UGH. I think at some point I have to consider putting the money for the RPF1s. Ideally I want to get beaten up wheels (holds air) with tires that have some tread on there. I'll have to think about this . Freaking ninja wheels.

Helghast7

I hope your not going to dump a fortune into this one at a shop like u did the other one, nows the opportunity to actually learn the car, it's not like you won't have tons of support from all of us

On another note... My protons should be here today! Yay!!

Supernaut6

Hahah no, fortunes will be dumped. Maybe a small fortune. Thats one of the reasons I got the car actually. I'd like to work on it a little. I also want to see what it takes to build a car on a tight budget but who knows what will happen. I may just leave the car as is for a while. I like it the way it is now. I figure I could at least do my M2 intake install myself. That stock airbox aint doing me any favors.

sinned2545

the funny part is you were selling upgrades that could have been used on this car

halimsteven

wait, andy got another 7? i am confused
steven

Supernaut6

This is true. I managed to keep alot of things that I needed though. I shouldn't have sold my flyrx7 gauge pod. The worst thing I sold was my RPF1s but I needed the money temporarily for the Spirit R wheels anyway. Other than that, I have my M2 Large handy and an M2 intake now! I may sell the M2 large and go Blitz FMIC though. I'm not sure.

Yes my friend! I bought the ugliest beater imaginable. I mean WOW. Its a huge turd. Ugliest wheels I have ever seen.

stinksause

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andy, for how much and where ... my buddy is trying to get an FD

NYC Drift King

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ANDY you have 2 FD's




Your officially kicked out of TNC you *** ______!!!!


LMAO just playing I'm jealous. :FIREdevi l:FIREdevi l

Supernaut6

Haha I'd rather not say yet.

I can help out if he's seriously looking though.

Helghast7

i think the more important question is who did you buy that car from?

stinksause

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Andy, he is seriously looking ... he had 3 deals fall through already cause he wasn't first in line

stinksause

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I have a feeling the new FD has something to do with IRP ...

stinksause

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http://allentown.craigslist.org/cto/2235163635.html :ROFL:

Darkness8

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andy
i thinh you might find them for 350 but not with tires.

Supernaut6

Hahaha all will be revealed tuesday (hopefully)!

Maybe you're right. I have alot of tough decisions to make. I talked with Abdul about this to but it seems like Rx8 wheels have a floor of around that much so using them as a temporary set isn't a bad idea and they do look good. I just worry that it won't be easier to sell later on. I'd rather find a set I can keep for a long time though but for right now, it looks like Rx8 wheels + tires is the best temporary solution.

I think it has more to do with having a car I don't mind getting rock chips on. I love my replica but I hate driving it to the city and in mediocre weather. I need a car I can abuse along with a car I baby. It is also nice having a second car to drive while its at the shop (bodyshop time is coming, it needs a last round of paint correction and touch up and they take a long time).

Dude let me know. Actually all of us can help you out. What is his budget? There is an AMAZING FD thats for sale now. If I knew about it before I wouldn't have bought the beater and would have tried to scrape together the money for this one. I'm no better at buying FDs than anyone else here but I'll definitely try to help.

Omar...

I may not make the best decisions but I do make the most FUN ONES!!! I'll pay for this some how though. I know it. It used to be an automatic. The conversion was done well but the gear ratios feel very funny and I think the car feels slower because of it. Dude the shifter is sloppier than a wizard's sleeve (vagine)! Sometimes I don't even know what gear I'm in. I'll put it in 3rd and it just limps down like its in 2nd hahaha. This is even more confusing because of the gear ratios but I do love it even though its the worst piece of **** ever!!

Like I said to stink, man there is a ******* awesome FD for sale right now. Its 19k but it is well worth it. I haven't seen a deal this good in a while. BUY IT!!! It needs to be in TNC.

Kel Rx8

congrats Andy
I was just in your area at PfChangs Banging son.
make the second fd a snow mobile ! huge tires and push bar bumper.

oh yea bump for meth kit needed anyone see one come up.

Supernaut6

Thanks homes!

There is a group buy for aquamist units. The HFS3 and HFS5 with the newest rx7 summer.

Helghast7

you need new shifter bushings

Darkness8

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Andy,
heres the deal. I will sell them to you now for 450 plus the ugly wheels. providing you keep them in decen t shape I will buy them back at the end of the season. I like being able to take the car out on the clear winter days evey once in a while. and this way I can get my body kit now. so it almost like i'm loaning them to you.

Supernaut6

Not bad I'll have to think on it!

I'm just gonna get a short shifter.

stinksause

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Andy, I am giving you a call ... everyone else, Can you keep an eye out for me? My friend is trying to spend 12- 20k, but there is some room there as his parents are helping ... graduation gift sort of deal....

Supernaut6

Does he have extra money for maintanance? I think you need to be a part of rx7club to see these but...

This car is stellar...
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=943385

If you want something more stock, allrotor93 has been providing good stock cars for cheap. Here is one of them
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=943733

Here is another good guy, David Jerome
http://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=937122

I don't think I'd really trust anyone else enough to recommend a car to a friend. Who is going to work on the FD when he gets one btw?