Another New FD in the Springs

FDEEZ · Postby **FDEEZ** » Sun Aug 11, 2013 9:14

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).

Rx7boy719 · Postby **Rx7boy719** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14

Welcome! Nice white FD! Hope to meet you soon!

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14

Welcome.

We usually meet up on Fridays at Sonic at Chapel Hills. http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3620

FDEEZ · Postby **FDEEZ** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14

RX-7 Chris wrote:Welcome.

We usually meet up on Fridays at Sonic at Chapel Hills. http://www.coloradomazdaclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=3620

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.

Postby **RX-7 Chris** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14

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

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Tue Aug 13, 2013 9:14

Welcome! That was Kyle that you talked to. Hope to see you at some meets after I get my car finished.

boosted12a · Postby **boosted12a** » Wed Aug 14, 2013 9:14

welcome to the site! nice FD

erod550 · Postby **erod550** » Thu Aug 15, 2013 9:14

Welcome! Nice FD.

Dwduc · Postby **Dwduc** » Fri Sep 20, 2013 9:14

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!!

FDEEZ · Postby **FDEEZ** » Sat May 03, 2014 9:14

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.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Sat May 03, 2014 9:14

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.

millertime · Postby **millertime** » Mon May 05, 2014 9:14

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.

FDEEZ · Postby **FDEEZ** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:14

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.

speedjunkie · Postby **speedjunkie** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:14

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.

VRx8 · Postby **VRx8** » Tue May 06, 2014 9:14

LOL, I got a 45 lbs AGM 710CCA battery, tired of small batteries going dead. I'll save the weight somewhere else.

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