Looking for an FC for autoX

SupraRx7 · 10-10-2012, 08:47 PM

Hey everyone.My Name is Jonathon,and I am from New Hampshire. I've grown up as a car enthusiast since I was born. I was always helping my dad restore porsches and muscle cars (his profession). My first love with Japanese imports started with my purchase of a mk3 supra as my second car while still in high school. Sadly, I sold it to go to college, vowing that one day I would, once again own another mk3 supra when I had the money and time to build one.

Fast forward 10 years, now I've been building a 450rwhp summer daily driver mk3 supra for about 5 years. She's now basically a finished project (minus a respray) and a few other minor things. This car is 99.99999% brand new...and I do mean almost everything is new or upgraded.

Having the supra on it's final stage of being built to my goal, it's time for me to begin another project. Recently, I've really gotten interested in autox'ing, road racing, and hill climb. The supra, being a highway queen automatic...although she'll do a 1/4 in the 11's, is not up to the task being a fat pig (3600lbs). So I've been talking to the local guys here who race, and they recommended an miata (I'm too big for a miata, and it's not my style), a 944, a civic, an old impreza R n/a, or a RX7. Of all of these, I'm strongly considering an rx7.

I've been exploring buying a fb vs. an fc. I've seen that they both have advantages and disadvantages with my preliminary research. A few friends said they'd off to let me test pilot their rx7's to get a feel.

Honestly, I'm pretty excited about picking up an rx7. I'm getting into this forum to get help picking and modding an rx7.

Anyways, that's me...

Kentetsu · 10-11-2012, 04:11 AM

Gotta go with an fb/sa for autocross. I'm just saying.

Check out my videos (link in signature line) when you get a chance...

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t_g_farrell · 10-11-2012, 08:55 AM

You want an SA or FB, they're much lighter and more nimble in the autox world. Do
check out Kentetsu vids and results. He's got a great autox machine and its not that
expensive. Also think about what class you want to be in, that will help determine the car
and mods as well I think. Still think a 1st gen is the way to go tho.

10-10-2012, 08:47 PM	#1
SupraRx7 The Newbie Join Date: Oct 2012 iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Looking for an FC for autoX Hey everyone.My Name is Jonathon,and I am from New Hampshire. I've grown up as a car enthusiast since I was born. I was always helping my dad restore porsches and muscle cars (his profession). My first love with Japanese imports started with my purchase of a mk3 supra as my second car while still in high school. Sadly, I sold it to go to college, vowing that one day I would, once again own another mk3 supra when I had the money and time to build one. Fast forward 10 years, now I've been building a 450rwhp summer daily driver mk3 supra for about 5 years. She's now basically a finished project (minus a respray) and a few other minor things. This car is 99.99999% brand new...and I do mean almost everything is new or upgraded. Having the supra on it's final stage of being built to my goal, it's time for me to begin another project. Recently, I've really gotten interested in autox'ing, road racing, and hill climb. The supra, being a highway queen automatic...although she'll do a 1/4 in the 11's, is not up to the task being a fat pig (3600lbs). So I've been talking to the local guys here who race, and they recommended an miata (I'm too big for a miata, and it's not my style), a 944, a civic, an old impreza R n/a, or a RX7. Of all of these, I'm strongly considering an rx7. I've been exploring buying a fb vs. an fc. I've seen that they both have advantages and disadvantages with my preliminary research. A few friends said they'd off to let me test pilot their rx7's to get a feel. Honestly, I'm pretty excited about picking up an rx7. I'm getting into this forum to get help picking and modding an rx7. Anyways, that's me...

10-11-2012, 04:11 AM	#2
Kentetsu RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Grand Rapids, Michigan iTrader: (1) Posts: 530 Rep Power: 17	Gotta go with an fb/sa for autocross. I'm just saying. Check out my videos (link in signature line) when you get a chance... . __________________ "Learn from the past, or it will become your future...." '85 GS 12a + LSD/Sterling carb/Respeed coilovers/Respeed front swaybar/Respeed adj. rear spring perches/Illuminas/Bilsteins on rear AutoX vids @ http://www.youtube.com/user/Kentetsu1

10-11-2012, 08:55 AM	#3
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	You want an SA or FB, they're much lighter and more nimble in the autox world. Do check out Kentetsu vids and results. He's got a great autox machine and its not that expensive. Also think about what class you want to be in, that will help determine the car and mods as well I think. Still think a 1st gen is the way to go tho. __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00