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Another New FD in the Springs
Posted: Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:14
by FDEEZ
Greetings! I'm relatively new to the Springs, and didn't find out about this forum until one of your members told me about it while I was filling up at a gas station. Didn't catch his name, but he had a red FC w/ a single turbo cosmo motor.
Anyway, here's a pic taken of my clunker today when the weather was good. Nothing special... Pretty much stock'ish with a few reliability mods.
Hope to meet you other Rx7 enthusiasts (if you have any gatherings or cruises).
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14
by Rx7boy719
Welcome! Nice white FD! Hope to meet you soon!
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14
by RX-7 Chris
Welcome.
We usually meet up on Fridays at Sonic at Chapel Hills.
http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3620
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14
by FDEEZ
What time are you guys usually out at Sonics? And Is that rain or shine?
Btw, I admire your GSL-SE. I had an 84 SE from 96-03. Letting it go was one of my biggest regrets.
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14
by RX-7 Chris
usually around 6:30. best bet is to check the thread Friday afternoon and see who is showing up. There is also a local facebook group that is worth joining. some people post there to say if they are going. Colorado Speed Freaks
Thanks
Posted: Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14
by speedjunkie
Welcome! That was Kyle that you talked to. Hope to see you at some meets after I get my car finished.
Posted: Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:14
by boosted12a
welcome to the site! nice FD
Posted: Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:14
by erod550
Welcome! Nice FD.
FDs in the springs
Posted: Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:14
by Dwduc
I also just bought an FD and am getting it ready. been sitting for a few years.
Will be looking for you guys at Chapel Hills!!
Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 9:14
by FDEEZ
Since the weather looked nice, I decided to try to take the clunker out.
After a loong hibernation, she starts
It only took a new battery charger, two Optimas connected in parallel, and a few hours of troubleshooting...but she finally fired!
When I get a chance, I'm going to install the Duralast Platinum I picked up this morning. Hopefully I'll get more reliable starts from the swap. After going through 4 sets of Optimas, I think the change in brand is way overdue.
Posted: Sat May 03, 2014 9:14
by speedjunkie
I have an Optima Yellow Top that I got in 09 and I think it's on it's way out. I've heard they're not very good anymore though, so it's probably a good idea to change brands.
Today was gorgeous. I wish mine was running, I would have taken my Mom along and gone cruising with you.
Posted: Mon May 05, 2014 9:14
by millertime
Optimas are good until they completely loose their charge, then they turn into trash. I ran one for about 2 years until I didn't close my door all the way and the dome light drained the battery, never could get it to hold a charge again.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:14
by FDEEZ
I personally think Odyssey's are the worst though. Went through a few of those (PC680) as well. I haven't tried an AGM-type battery yet...so hopefully it'll work out better. Nowadays, I really don' care about weight reduction...just reliable starts.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:14
by speedjunkie
I had an Odyssey PC680 that wasn't worth a crap during the winter. I got a Braille but I drained it one night when a light stayed on. I usually kept it on a battery tender though.
I'm like you though now, I'm all about reliable starts now.
Posted: Tue May 06, 2014 9:14
by VRx8
LOL, I got a 45 lbs AGM 710CCA battery, tired of small batteries going dead. I'll save the weight somewhere else.
