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Originally Posted by Eric at Pelican Parts

Nice pickup! My friends used to have NA and Turbo II FC's, they were a hoot to drive. They just wanted to oversteer all the time and it made for such fun drives in the canyons! I did like the FD, but my friend's keeps blowing up, so I decided against getting one. The RX8, I didn't really look into, as I wasn't too keen on the styling. The R3 looks great though, and I hear the chassis is fantastic! How does it compare to your older FD?

Honestly it's a better chassis. Much stiffer, better ride/handling tradeoff, more stable, feels like the limits are higher, possibly better steering in terms of response and weight. Better shifter, better interior, more practical. The FD had the edge on power for sure, it's about 200 lbs lighter and had a solid 40-50 HP advantage. Then of course the FD is drop dead gorgeous, while I like the look of the RX-8 it can't compare.

Originally Posted by Jims5543

Looks like my old one!!

I sold it with 30K on the clock it was a 2009 as well.

Get a stiffer front sway and more aggressive alignment and it transforms the car. They handle fantastic straight out of the box, make those 2 changes and it will blow your mind.

I am sure you already know about Premixing, if not ask, I premixed all my Rotaries and it really helps them a lot.

I miss mine a lot only 555 made in 2009 once my wife heard me say that she was afraid to drive it anymore. Plus she hated the A pillar and B pillars on it.

I was indifferent, the lack of visibility could be forgiven due to the amazing handling.

Enjoy!!

Still bummed I could not get my hands on that FD.

Hey Jim, it's actually an under 10k motor due to the first owner not driving it leading to carbon build up. PO premixed since new, broke it in per Pineapple Racing guidelines, everything you would look for in a rotary PO. BHR ignition, resonated midpipe, header, new coolant tank, poly engine and rear diff mounts, spacers, increased oiling rates and reduced fan turn on temps, etc. Pretty much checks all the boxes and sounds wicked at WOT.

Wish I could have sold you the FD, but it went to a good home. I was texting with the guy today, he's already put almost 5k on it.