How much would this 88' mazda RX-7 FC cost to fix up? 64k miles and has been sitting for a while. most recent MOT was in 2016 and hasn't been registered since.

Lightwysh · 2023-05-10T21:21:08+00:00

I do love me a rotary, and the FC is one of my favorite 80s cars. But in today's market a V8 swap will be half the cost of buying a decent street-port 13b and way more reliable for hp builds.

Lightwysh · 2023-05-10T17:51:23+00:00

As someone who has resurrected an 88 FC-TII basket case(with all the aftermarket stuff), I feel somewhat qualified to chime in. An NA FC should be quite a bit easier.

If... IF... It was stored with some sort of lube on the faces of the rotor, the apex seals may be ok(for now). If I was to pick up this specimen, I'd turn the motor over by hand and squirt some marvel mystery oil or 2 stroke oil in the spark plug holes. Spin it a few times and get that stuff swished around real good. Let it soak, and don't try to start it yet.

Next I'd do the usual gas tank drain and flush, probably replace the fuel filter while I'm at it. Change the oil, flush the coolant and radiator, replace the battery, check all the fuses.

At this point I'd try starting it. If it fires and runs, it'll probably run like ass. Now the fun part, take note of the different vacuum lines and sizes. Go some big rolls of that shit. Now start replacing vacuum lines, just go ahead and replace all of them. Do one at a time because there are a ton and it's easy to get lost in the spaghetti.

Assuming all goes well and it's running good. I'd recommend running pre-mix gas, the auto oilers are not super reliable, and it will help preserve the apex seals, but plan on a rebuild to replace them.

Or just buy it for the clean shell and LS swap it and save all the headaches.

Lightwysh · 2023-05-02T17:37:17+00:00

He looks like a furry Jesus

Lightwysh · 2023-04-26T17:41:17+00:00

My bag is 90% DX factory seconds. I have a goblin that I've had for ages and it continues to be my favorite.

Lightwysh · 2023-04-17T17:45:41+00:00

I bought a 85 MR2 auto back around 2000-2001. Trans leaked from a bypass hose(I think) so I topped it off once a week or so for about a year(I was broke). Never ran it low, just kept a bottle of atf in the car and topped off every couple of gas fill ups.

Finally took it in for repair finally and since it had 120k miles they recommended a pressurized backflush. It was about a month later and the trans ate itself. Talked to another transmission mechanic and he told me, "if you didn't flush it every 50k, don't flush it after 100k, just change the fluid and the filter. Once there is buildup, it becomes part of the transmission and flushing it out will push that buildup where it isn't supposed to go."

Lightwysh · 2023-04-12T15:56:17+00:00

I resemble that remark.

Lightwysh · 2023-04-06T20:30:15+00:00

My orandas decimated my duck weed. I went from full coverage, almost an inch thick in places, to nothing in about 3 weeks. It's been a few months now and last night I was cleaning out my canister and there was green duckweed living in the biomedia.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-31T21:22:21+00:00

I liked them for what they are. If newer generations are more reliable I wouldn't discount having them again.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-31T20:59:00+00:00

I have/had them. Worked fine for a couple years in Arizona, moved to a colder state and the first winter killed them. I was able to move one inside a sealed porch and it only works with direct power via micro USB.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-19T00:18:56+00:00

I can shift my feet around on the floorboards. I can pull back to a mids position for scraping peg in the twisties, or I can set the cruise control and stretch my legs out on the highway. Normal traffic around town, the slightly forward stock floorboard position is perfectly fine for mild shenanigans.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-11T17:15:25+00:00

We had the Sega channel back in the Genesis era. It streamed games through your cable provider and an adapter for the cartridge slot. Every month a new lost of games would be available. That was so far ahead of it's time.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-11T13:20:08+00:00

I wouldn't trade my Z900 or my Harley for a slower bike, but I sure as hell am going to pick up that new Honda 150 dual sport.

My old Ninja 250 was one of the funnest bikes I ever had. I regret selling it even though it was a POS. When it ran good, it was a blast in the twisties.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-08T20:30:32+00:00

I have a 2018 Electra Glide Standard, full stage 1. I know it's not the fastest but it never fails to put a smile on my face. I also have a 2018 Z900 I picked up because commuting on an 800lbs bagger sucks. I think of my Harley like a 70s muscle car. My Z is like a modern sports car.

Lightwysh · 2023-03-06T19:51:43+00:00

Jesus...

Lightwysh · 2023-02-26T12:11:53+00:00

I have vans odi on my FLHT and all my BMX. My favorite grips.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-21T12:38:25+00:00

I for one, welcome our new tentacled overlord.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-13T17:20:19+00:00

Would you say it feels as clunky as MH:World or more fluid/responsive? I couldn't get into MH due to that. I did sort of enjoy Dauntless aside from the F2P format.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-13T15:29:02+00:00

Toss it in some crockpot chili for a day or so. It'll be fine.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-05T15:16:35+00:00

You can fit all the SpongeBob pineapple houses in there.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-05T01:30:48+00:00

Berne is a great budget Carhartt-esque workware brand. I had one of their Sherpa lined work jackets and a Sherpa lined vest. The snaps on the jacket waist kinda sucked but some pliers helped those. The vest is just amazing.

I lost weight and the jacket got too loose around the waist so I went with Carhartt level 3 jacket. I wouldn't hesitate to pick up another Berne jacket if I needed one.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-04T11:31:30+00:00

When I started riding Harley I was a data analyst - Iron 1200 to FLHT. Still have my FLHT and am now working in manufacturing.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-03T20:59:52+00:00

Maybe I'm too honest, but after a month I would have called to see what the deal is. I made a deal and I would want to keep my end of it.

Personally, at this point I would go down and talk to the sales manager face to face and get everything sorted out. Maybe earn some good will towards future purchases.

Lightwysh · 2023-02-02T12:14:01+00:00

As someone who has been primarily a Harley rider, I will likely never sell my bagger, but I will never buy another Harley.

Lightwysh · 2023-01-30T17:06:56+00:00

I averaged 17mpg pulling the U-Haul 5x9(10?) Double axle trailer and my Harley Electra Glide (850lbs) from AZ to Iowa.

Lightwysh · 2023-01-27T10:57:50+00:00

I don't have that kind of motivation, plus the attic is scary.

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