FC Zach's '87 Sport

[t_g_farrell]

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Yeah, maybe like 2600-2700 lbs.

Doesn't really matter what kind of power your FC makes, it is the prettiest in the country.

+1 on that.

[t_g_farrell]

FC weights (from wikipedia, all true no doubt) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7

Curb weight 1,223–1,584 kg (2,696–3,492 lb)

SA weights

Curb weight 1,000–1,100 kg (2,300–2,500 lb)

More details here: http://www.rx7.org/public/rx7specs.html

[FC Zach]

Damn, DJ's right on the money. . He Googled lol

And thanks guys!

[djmtsu]

Nah, didn't Google. I just know the Cosmo weighs the same as an S4 Base. But, you added a few extra pounds with the turbo driveline parts.

[FC Zach]

True

[almoststockfc]

We can try to corner balance it any time you want man.

[FC Zach]

Originally Posted by almoststockfc

We can try to corner balance it any time you want man.

I'd like to weigh it for the hell of it. I did this years ago with my old gutted '89 on a friends scales he used for his late-model, mine was a near perfect ~49/51 ratio and weighed around 2k. With everything leading up to this being said, it doesn't actually change the weight of the car

Also, not much can be done without coilovers. My Celica on the other hand could probably use some corner balancing though. .

[project86]

Originally Posted by FC Zach

Also, not much can be done without coilovers. My Celica on the other hand could probably use some corner balancing though. .

Why dont you have coilovers?

[FC Zach]

No reason, I just ended up with KYB AGXs and RB springs and have been content with them since. I have only considered changing them once when I wanted different wheels and that was due to tire options or lack thereof but I found some and both the wheels and suspension stay

[Pete_89T2]

Originally Posted by FC Zach

No reason, I just ended up with KYB AGXs and RB springs and have been content with them since. I have only considered changing them once when I wanted different wheels and that was due to tire options or lack thereof but I found some and both the wheels and suspension stay

^This. That's the same setup I have on my T2 and I love it. Also got the ES urethane bushing set & the Racing Beat DTSS eliminator bushings and called it a day. Stock T2 F & R sway bars.

[djmtsu]

Yeah, coilovers on a 'street car' aren't very good, unless you have the cash to buy some very nice ones (which usually are worth more than an FC).

I never had a reason to go further than AGX/RB on my FC. Slayed the Dragon very well, and rode through town just the same.

[FC Zach]

Correct, however BC offers good quality at competitive prices. That and they are able to be rebuilt (if needed) here in the US.

And I love my set-up too, does all I've ever needed it do.

[FC Zach]

It has been a long while, guess I'll share what little I've done

Aside from installing an LRB Speed defrost vent, I've simply kept her clean, gassed-up, and ready to go. If you have one of these vents and you notice the hardware is different than what's supplied. . that's because I really didn't care for the look of the cap screws so I replaced them with smoother button heads


There was a good turnout last weekend at the cars & coffee in Franklin, TN. Here's a couple nice pics an individual took of my car.

[t_g_farrell]

Car looks really clean Zach.

That white SA caught my eye. Is that Mels?

[FC Zach]

Yep