The FC is the my favorite car ever. I'm obsessed with this car. I LOVE everything on it. The fog lights, the shape, the size,the brake lights,the 2 doors. Everything. Overall the 80's-90's cars are just gorgeous
Peoples reaction to James during his first few videos : He's abit too quiet and looks bored, he should be more excited James when hes more excited : He's trying too hard, too excited. I prefer old James New guy : Hes trying too hard to be James. Wheres James? *What in the actual fuck?*
Beat of the rising sun! Beat of the rising sun! You've gotta feel the dance! It's always in your heart! Feeling the time to come! Beat of the rising sun! I wanna feel your heart! The power of the sun! **EUROBEAT RIFF**
*Fly to me to the moon and back* Like a magical dream, just you and me! *Fly with me far away from here* I feel over the moon, you'll see my fire! *Eurobeat riff*
Humber Abdulah dont think that’s the reason people are comparing the two. How I see it is that he’s trying to be James by being all hyper, moving his hands a lot, practically yelling, the usual James stuff. People just want to see him act like himself, like the other new guy on HiLow or Money Pit
Maybe there is some behind the scenes stuff we dont know about. I think he is ok. I dont think he has his own style yet but its a lot better than his first video. Let him get some time
@@cappie25ru it does feel like he's growing into his own style. He's not yelling, not singing Jame's song, he's doing his own thing. You also have to remember these are scripted, so a joke sounds like something James would say, its probably the same writer.
I own the rarest RX7 FC3S ever made... www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
just so you know, an FC will go to 2500rpm as soon as it starts when its cold. it does this to heat up the combustion chambers and make everything expand for better sealing. if you shut off the engine when it does this, you WILL flood the car and need to change spark plugs. i owned a black 1990 GTU for 12 yrs so im speaking from personal experience.
@@dethangelishere394 This was mostly required to meet emissions , also heats up the cats quicker. I had an '87TII for about 10 years, first thing I did was disable cold high idle system. Or you can press in the clutch and it'll knock the idle back to normal. When I sold it, it had about 135k miles and pretty good compression.
Ok, so I've been watching Donut Media for a while and have been subscribed for a while. And one of the best things I've noticed is that their so nice as to have a time bar for their ads. Thank you so much Donut Media!
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
@@santastalker7245 No... Learn how this works. A coronet and a superbee are not the same because of the vin. Same applies here. The vins are different between the GTUs that is stamped with a new vin, making it a different model of GTUs than those who are not restamped with a new vin. The non restamped vins are more rare than the final edition verts vins, making them the rarest vins to have been released by mazda. Thus making it the rarest to have been released. That is how this works, has always worked and will always work. So it is the rarest. Also, check your math buddy... Even if it was as you claim, its what place??? 1500 ae's, 1400 infinis, 1100 gtus and 150 verts and its what place??? Yeah, that is about all I need to say. I hope you learned something today lol.
I was contemplating getting an ‘89 Turbo 2 Convertible I found on autotrader but this video sealed the deal. I have had it four months now and I absolutely love it.
I was 21 in 1991, and bought a gold turbo 2 w/ 20k miles. Put every paycheck into it for 3yrs straight. Intercooler. Exhaust. Chip. Turbo. Bigger Fuel Injectors....suspension...etc etc. Best car I ever owned - wish I had saved it these past 30 yrs. Thanks for taking me back. This car was waaaay ahead of its time back then. It has aluminum susp arms, aluminum spare tire, and aluminum JACK from the factory. Throw in the all mighty rotary and its a wrap. I devoured MANY cars back then. The best was a hopped up GN built for dragging. And the RX7 can corner too. As far as reliability I sold mine with 170k and she still ran smoooooth like factory. xoxox
Incredible cars... When I was a kid (back in the day). I was lucky enough to own four 2nd gen and one 1st gen. Lots of great memories in those cars, won lots of traffic light drag races, and did 142mph on Bayview Blvd in South Jersey 😲 and I'll NEVER forget it, the car was incredibly stable at those speeds.. I'd kill to be able to own another one
Those louvers are really rare, I always wanted to find them for my 86 when I still had it. This rx is perfect in every way, glad to see one preserved so well.
I have three sets lol www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
The convertible version had a little flip-up wind blocker behind the seats. It was perfection. My wife and I used to put the top down, flip that thing up, roll up the windows, crank up the heat and go on country drives on the coldest of clear winter nights.
I had the opportunity to drive one of these in an autocross back when I still did that, I loved it. It wasn't an anniversary edition or nothing or Turbo, but it was still fun
Buddy in high school had white "tenth ann" just like it never realized how rare they were. It sat to long and he had to rebuild the motor cause seals dried out.
I honestly like the idea of more donut employees getting into it so we have more personalities for fans to get to know and they don't rely on a single person to run an entire section of a show
f* man, that first person view of going into the driver seat, hearing those beeps, and startup noises made me nostalgia super hard. I daily drove an FC around the Great Lakes region for 3-4 years about a decade ago, rain, shine, and snow, even blizzards. I miss that thing. Sick throwback, Donut
I don't really understand why everybody says that fc looks like a 944, for me they are 2 very different sports cars, the only thing that they have in common is the fact that both have pop-up headlights, other than that very different design.
Lmao don't misunderstand, mine is outside right now. Broken. It's a diva of a car but I love it. Maybe after the rebuild I'll take you up on that offer if you're in the States
I remember my 8th grade Algebra teacher, a blond hottie named Ms. Glennon, had a brand new red RX-7 at the beginning of the school year, but she had used it to go up to Napa, Calif and it had ended up not only being flooded out, the car actually floated downstream....she seemed genuinely sad, she loved that car apparently.....
Had an FC convertible for a while, felt so solid and right on backroads. Started to flood on hot start and realized I was never going to learn a whole new type of motor, got rid of it. Amazing cars.
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
Okay so like I really like his more mellow and passionate approach to the show, and I think he's a great addition. My man doesn't deserve to be compared to James and should keep being himself to add a new refreshing twist to B2B.
this is the one car that when i see it, no matter where i feel like someone puts something very heavy on my chest, get filled with sadness and depression knowing that i wasnt alive in its era, and that they are so freaking rare and expensive for me to get. this car is truly the only thing that gets me feeling this way especially when remembering that my dad had it in beautiful red color when i was young and he sold it :(
I had one of those......for 3 weeks. It blew 4 foot flames out the exhaust due to blown apex seals. I sold for 500 more than what i bought it for. I just needed to pass my "have owned that before" requirement for the poncy car shows I attend.
I know that it was the best car I ever owned. I had a non power steering model, the handling was just superb. Balanced, great feel, great seating position, great dashboard. The engines are awesome too if you change the oil regularly, mine never broke down once. You get used to being one gear lower than in a piston car. Such fun. I wish I never sold it. The shift buzzer and interior gave me such nostalgia. These things love to be revved. If you have a 3 inch straight through exhaust they will set off many car alarms if you are not careful.
Mine also has manual steering. I bought it new in 1987 and test drove a GTU. But found it too sensitive. So I bought the LX. That also means that it has 14 inch rims.
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/ The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
Late to the game, but a couple items: The wheels are different left & right. The design was intended to draw air from under the car, over the brakes, and outside the car. I had tire guys not pay attention and mount directional tires onto the directional wheels incorrectly and made them re-mount everything. The turn signal and cruise control stalks looked like pinball machine paddles. They took less movement than longer conventional stalks. The cruise control side was especially easy to use, requiring less movement of your hands than even the steering wheel mounted buttons do today. I like the white mirrors. I had a white '86 that was vandalized and required painting one door and replacing both mirrors ( which only came in black then). So I had the mirrors painted to match, giving me body-colored mirrors before they were offered.
I love the rx7. Our family has a 1987 fc with only 70k miles and was only owned by one owner. It was kept in excellent condition. So far I gotta say I love that thing
I had a 87Turbo 2 and also this 88 anniversary fresh out of high school. I was doing mobile car alarm installs at the time. I would spend so much on fuel I swore I would never buy another rotary. I wish I still had those cars, lol.
I use to own one of these until a friend wrecked it. It was a blue 88 and it was definitely a machine all its own after a few aftermarket parts. I remember how it struck fear into me when the rpms would get high, the sound it made and the feel you got while in the driver seat was scary. Nothing I have ever driven has given me that feeling it was a unique experience, I never really got use to redlining in that car. Plus for a little 1.4 rotary the back end always wanted to slide out.
I’ve owned a 1987 RX-7 LX since new. It has always had the shift buzzer. Always fun to enter an on-ramp in 2nd, floor it and when the tachometer beeps, I slowly shift to 5th. I’m no race driver, but the handling of mine is so good. It is effortless to keep it where I want it in the lane, to the inch.
Good video and that Series 4 10th anniversary is amazing! The optional rear louvres are very rare by the way. The FC convertible was the only '92 model because the FD was an early model year release as a '93 (March-April '92 I think). I just wanted to add there is a shift light in the cluster Mazda added to help the driver get better mileage from the thirsty rotary. There was also an auto adjust switch (normal & sport mode) on the center console that controlled a solenoid on each strut. The four inch rear speakers are in the strut tower in an enclosure and their own amplifier. They have dynamic control bushings in the rear that change rear toe to aid turn in at speed. The GTUs had an aluminum hood and was the only N/A RX-7 to have one. The Japanese models had rear seats that couldn't fit anyone with legs. I love the FC RX-7 and I still have my '86 Sport that I bought in 1992 when I came back from Japan.
7 thousand grand:
7 M I L L I O N R P M
R X S E V E N T H O U S A N D G R A N D !
U L T I M A T E D O R I T O P O W E R
*A A A A G G H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H H ! ! ! ! ! !*
Maxymilian Kowalewski
Hey, with that few a miles, those seals have at least that many more miles left on em.
*revs engine*
*engine transcends the 4th dimension*
5 things we all know.
1: It can drift
2: Make a lot of horsepower
3: It comes with eurobeat
4: A lot of rpm for eargasm
5: 5 speed manual
6: It is a pain in the ass
Earspasm
5: Speed manual
6. dorito
@@pattyflipper7789 no
The FC is the my favorite car ever.
I'm obsessed with this car. I LOVE everything on it. The fog lights, the shape, the size,the brake lights,the 2 doors. Everything.
Overall the 80's-90's cars are just gorgeous
Do you have one?
I wish I had one
Romnys Gonzalez exactly, just like the 240sx
@@Tekna_Kitsune6248 it can't be that expensive
@@r390gt1lm yeah they arent THAT expensive but dont have $15,000 on hand
Peoples reaction to
James during his first few videos : He's abit too quiet and looks bored, he should be more excited
James when hes more excited : He's trying too hard, too excited. I prefer old James
New guy : Hes trying too hard to be James. Wheres James?
*What in the actual fuck?*
I personally dont have a problem with him being excited, I just dont like all the unessecary screaming.
but meme james: POP UP UP’N DOWN HEADLIGHTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
You've got to admit that James has become a bit extra, and that his style is rubbing off a bit here, it's a valid criticism.
People saying that kind bs are just stupid asf. You here for the content and if you dont like it, go somewhere else with the negative comments. smh.
One of my buddy’s had one of these 10th anniversaries. It was the sickest car when I was teenager.
i thnik you made a mistake you meant has cuz why would you sell it
Nice lie bro
@@private3146 whats your basis, your gut?
@@private3146 Ah yes, enslaved jealousy
@@snowy1058 this wasn’t his i’t was his friend’s
James yelling: Pop ,Pop up, up and down headlights.
Donut fans at home: pop up, up and down headlights.
Yeah!
That is my wake up alarm.
ruclips.net/video/Dm1J42mnKho/видео.html
RCR: Up, down, up, down, up, down, up, down
I want another FD video
It’s missing a redsuns Vinyl sticker on the rear quarter panel
THE POWER OF ROTARY
Save manuals
Eurobeat Intensifies
ruclips.net/video/69lKY3z2qLg/видео.html
@@liamweaver2944 lol thanks
He seems to be more like himself this time so I've actually enjoyed this a lot more than the last one!
Rishailen Naidoo yes he wasn’t trying to be James this time lol
Ya I noticed that too
5 things we all know
1: Manual
2: Its a rx7
3: Ryosuke drove a FC rx7 on initial D
4: it is a rotary
5: high hp potential hp
5.5: c o o l
6. D O R I T O
6. It was driven by Kijima from wangan midnight as well
@@madman0024 ik i haven’t watched it 10 months ago so idk
Just watched it 2 month ago lol
@@haqeemridzwan1932 k nvm
This RX7 is in what's called the "Cocaine" spec
the best looking white car I've ever seen. I've got to get those lights in my garage (on my RX7 FC)
*Colombia Spec
"Went in to buy a truck walked out with a truck and a car"
That must've been one hell of a smooth talkin sales man.
the 80's man... walk in do some coke make some money and buy some shit you didnt want
His salesman was Rabbit from VINwiki
buying the car on gran turismo: seems worthless
real life: this is priceless!
facts
On the new gran turismo it's the best drift car swear to god
@@aiden6843 probably not, no
@@aiden6843 definitely one of the best jdm drift cars in GT Sport that's for sure. The white comet will always be my favorite.
The tuned fc in gran Turismo is best drift car
Beat of the rising sun!
Beat of the rising sun!
You've gotta feel the dance!
It's always in your heart!
Feeling the time to come!
Beat of the rising sun!
I wanna feel your heart!
The power of the sun!
**EUROBEAT RIFF**
Huzzah a man of quality
_Akagi's White Comet_
Ah I see that you're running in the 90's as well...
*Fly to me to the moon and back*
Like a magical dream, just you and me!
*Fly with me far away from here*
I feel over the moon, you'll see my fire!
*Eurobeat riff*
*Noone sleep in tokyo*
"juice"
Everyone : "Yeah, its a BLINKER FLUID"
It's winker fluid
6:57 I love it when 80s cars come with a built in EQ in their head units.
It also has a clarion amp bilt in
@@johnsisneros1389 my Clarion doesn't work so I have a cheap Chinese radio
@@MilesPrower1992 loll
Plot twist: He's actually not trying to be James.
Nah he is.
I thought he was trying to be Tom DeLonge 🤔
Unlikely
Weeb
James May?
Imagine being this guy and have constantly compare to James, just because he love car.
Humber Abdulah dont think that’s the reason people are comparing the two. How I see it is that he’s trying to be James by being all hyper, moving his hands a lot, practically yelling, the usual James stuff. People just want to see him act like himself, like the other new guy on HiLow or Money Pit
Who cares about James, this guy is annoying as hell. By far the worst of non-James hosts.
it's the mannerisms, like when he kisses his finger tips and shit, i feel like that's literally something james does.
@Lassi Kinnunen Yup. I doubt the faults all on him... Hopefully they read comments and see semsible comments like this
Maybe there is some behind the scenes stuff we dont know about. I think he is ok. I dont think he has his own style yet but its a lot better than his first video. Let him get some time
He actually is LESS james in this one and more himself. I like this more. Keep it up man!
Lol I noticed that too
what happened to james?
@@joserodriguezcolon7886 he cant fit in this car + now every host has their own show
Dude James is just following a script
@@haydentakara4369 yes but granted A) he must have had a big part of writing it and B) it's all about the delivery
Reliability issues: "why wont my wife look at me anymore" 😂
The driver side layout of the FC is still my absolute favorite of any interior. It makes you feel like your in a space ship.
He's getting more comfortable with it, and I appreciate that. He'll get his groove going and we'll love him like a cool little brother
Amen
This is the comment I've been lookin' for.
@@cappie25ru it does feel like he's growing into his own style. He's not yelling, not singing Jame's song, he's doing his own thing. You also have to remember these are scripted, so a joke sounds like something James would say, its probably the same writer.
@@darquille I wouldnt be surprised if it was originally written for james.
I enjoy the videos regardless. Others should try it since you'll be back to watch the next one anyways.
This FC is missing something...
Oh yeah!!! RED SUNS sticker!!!!
yep that's a very important item need to put it on FC
I see, you're a person of culture as well
Yep!
@@ryo38 of course we are person of culture as well ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
I own the rarest RX7 FC3S ever made...
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/
The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
Day 84 of asking James to do an Up to speed on his Dad
We must have an up to speed on JAME'S DAD!!!
*lightning* *Lightning* *LIGHTNING!!!!*
I swear if they don’t do it
His dad is probably a quicc boi while James was a sicc boi
(his asthma)
*BRUH* 😂😂 I see your comment every video
Engineering rule of thumb : Fewer moving parts, more reliable.
Rotaries : :o
Revving rotary immediately after cold start?! #7deadlysins
I bet you it wasnt cold.
was thinking the same thing
just so you know, an FC will go to 2500rpm as soon as it starts when its cold. it does this to heat up the combustion chambers and make everything expand for better sealing. if you shut off the engine when it does this, you WILL flood the car and need to change spark plugs. i owned a black 1990 GTU for 12 yrs so im speaking from personal experience.
@@dethangelishere394 This was mostly required to meet emissions , also heats up the cats quicker. I had an '87TII for about 10 years, first thing I did was disable cold high idle system. Or you can press in the clutch and it'll knock the idle back to normal. When I sold it, it had about 135k miles and pretty good compression.
80s trend that needs to come back: all white car editions
I am digging the black accent too
I love a good clean all white car
Yes
Nismos are still white cars but the rims arent white and has red trim
My aunt had an '89 Supra with the same monochrome paint scheme way back in the day. Still cream my pants every time I think about it
Me: Mom I want James
Mom: We have a James at home.
James at home:
Davjose37 dead ⚰️😭😭
@@locomuyloco4 you can't be real
Davjose37 lolol
whos dead?
Anime Hunter Nobody is dead. It’s weirdo English. It mean he laughing hard.
James looks great after his heart issues. Lost a ton of weight and looks years younger
Also lost his sense of humor
wait, he's James?
[God] Darksoul_CoC yeah he went through a real transformation
@@cro4194 nope
thatfitdad IG 😂🤣😂🤣🤣😂
Daaaaaaaamn that is actually the cleanest FC I've ever seen, even just in photo/video
Ok, so I've been watching Donut Media for a while and have been subscribed for a while. And one of the best things I've noticed is that their so nice as to have a time bar for their ads. Thank you so much Donut Media!
My father: what the hell are you doing
* Me sniffing his leather jacket in the closet *: nothing
*Red Forman enters chat
It’s missing a redsuns Vinyl sticker on the rear quarter panel
I miss James. I wish him good health. I hope we get to see him soon. I need James back in my life.
I think my man made this comment with internet explorer
Dude, james has been back for like 3 weeks ago or smtn, atleast 2 weeks ago
@@ShinyChroma Exactly
13:26
Are we just going to ignore that that was Paul Walker's Brother Cody Walker????
You can go to @petrolicious vid he is on it.
Yeah it's Paul's brother.
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/
The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
@@joemaddoxrx7 Still a total of 1100 GTUs models produced regardless of year and vin. making them the 3rd place spot for rarity per model.
@@santastalker7245 No... Learn how this works. A coronet and a superbee are not the same because of the vin. Same applies here. The vins are different between the GTUs that is stamped with a new vin, making it a different model of GTUs than those who are not restamped with a new vin. The non restamped vins are more rare than the final edition verts vins, making them the rarest vins to have been released by mazda. Thus making it the rarest to have been released.
That is how this works, has always worked and will always work.
So it is the rarest. Also, check your math buddy... Even if it was as you claim, its what place??? 1500 ae's, 1400 infinis, 1100 gtus and 150 verts and its what place???
Yeah, that is about all I need to say. I hope you learned something today lol.
This really makes me miss my FC.
same... I had an 87 GXL when he made the shift buzzer go off it really took me back.. Mine was my first car...
@Vape kat what is wrong with you
Same man, I had a red 1989 FC. Such a fun car
I was contemplating getting an ‘89 Turbo 2 Convertible I found on autotrader but this video sealed the deal. I have had it four months now and I absolutely love it.
5:35 why are you misleading people it clearly uses blikner fluid
I can't tell you how many times I've fallen for that when my friends are messing around with their cars
Always gotta make sure the blinker fluid is filled up
Lmao
😂😂
This guy looks exactly like the connor character in the detroit become human game
Wtf why are you 100% right????
Wake up, Lieutenant its me! Connor!
The same dude
28 stab wounds
Gamer time
Props to whoever owns the car, they're an audiophile. Their analog equalizer on the head unit is tuned the *exact way I had my 85 Celica Supras.
Is it?
@@replynotificationsdisabled Tis.
I don't own a 10th anniversary but i do have a '89 non turbo
The owner is Sean Lee from the Purist Group
85 Supra Celica: hardest hitting inline 6 also Toyota cressida too.
I was 21 in 1991, and bought a gold turbo 2 w/ 20k miles. Put every paycheck into it for 3yrs straight. Intercooler. Exhaust. Chip. Turbo. Bigger Fuel Injectors....suspension...etc etc. Best car I ever owned - wish I had saved it these past 30 yrs. Thanks for taking me back. This car was waaaay ahead of its time back then. It has aluminum susp arms, aluminum spare tire, and aluminum JACK from the factory. Throw in the all mighty rotary and its a wrap. I devoured MANY cars back then. The best was a hopped up GN built for dragging. And the RX7 can corner too. As far as reliability I sold mine with 170k and she still ran smoooooth like factory. xoxox
Incredible cars... When I was a kid (back in the day). I was lucky enough to own four 2nd gen and one 1st gen. Lots of great memories in those cars, won lots of traffic light drag races, and did 142mph on Bayview Blvd in South Jersey 😲 and I'll NEVER forget it, the car was incredibly stable at those speeds.. I'd kill to be able to own another one
Those louvers are really rare, I always wanted to find them for my 86 when I still had it. This rx is perfect in every way, glad to see one preserved so well.
I have three sets lol
www.mazdaforum.com/forum/mazda-rx-7-33/joe-maddox-super-rare-1-100-1989-fc3s-gtus-rx7-2jz-gte-vvti-build-43602/
The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
You had an 86 and you got rid of it?!
10:52 "why wont my wife look at me anymore?" lmao
Nobody:
Takeshi Nakazato: The R32 is unbeatable!!
Takashi Ryosuke: Hold my beer
You should have said "hold my Doritos"
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The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
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Takeshi Nakazato: The R32 is unbeatable!!
Takahashi Ryosuke: [Give Nakazato a Rotary rotor] Hold my doriftos
@@moisesezequielgutierrez *_Takahashi Ryosucc_*
10:53 “why won’t my wife look at me anymore” 😂😂😂
I saw tht too😂
It's James dad
The convertible version had a little flip-up wind blocker behind the seats. It was perfection. My wife and I used to put the top down, flip that thing up, roll up the windows, crank up the heat and go on country drives on the coldest of clear winter nights.
Hey man! Great vid but I have one complaint: don’t try so hard to be like James, instead, just be you. I’m sure everyone will accept it
I agree. All these guys are tryna do a James whereas Filipe was just himself which I was fine with cause he isn't overdoing it
I can’t help but always see this, even down to the tone of voice
He is cringe. He needs to go.
100% agree with this, just do you man. dont do James
Jesse I wouldn’t say that, I wanna give him a chance, at first everyone was different but like three episodes and they got settled in
The noises these dudes make when they get into the cars lmao
Initial D is FREAKING BACK IN ACTION
...Did it ever leave, though? :)
When did it leave?
It left when it drifted around the corner.
Ryosukes FC RX7, Was a S5 not S4
@@RedheadButNotReally are you saying you having a feeling of Deja Vu
I had the opportunity to drive one of these in an autocross back when I still did that, I loved it. It wasn't an anniversary edition or nothing or Turbo, but it was still fun
Buddy in high school had white "tenth ann" just like it never realized how rare they were. It sat to long and he had to rebuild the motor cause seals dried out.
I will lose my shit if I continue to see James leave more shows
Chill bro, dude almost died, he must have been through a hell of a treatment, we need to let him recover completely
I honestly like the idea of more donut employees getting into it so we have more personalities for fans to get to know and they don't rely on a single person to run an entire section of a show
Carlos Ferreira what happened?
@@fireplaceninja he had a heart attack, that's why a few weeks ago he didn't appear on any episodes he's used to, he's still recovering bit by bit.
I'm glad I dont feel alone by wishing the same
I feel bad for this guy, he's trying his best.
lol
@@Slayer-33 Yea
I understand people like James but come on, let other people try
He tried too much to be like James and it hurts
MrSun yeah ik but the man is young and new just quit whining
f* man, that first person view of going into the driver seat, hearing those beeps, and startup noises made me nostalgia super hard. I daily drove an FC around the Great Lakes region for 3-4 years about a decade ago, rain, shine, and snow, even blizzards. I miss that thing. Sick throwback, Donut
I have an 86 FC. Naturally aspirated 5 speed. 149,000 mile survivor. Not quite as clean as this beast though. It is a masterpiece of oil and steel.
Cant stop singing James “Popping up down headlights” 😂
Copying all of James’ moves doesn’t give the same feel.
exactly
thank you
Thanks a lot
Yes
They should try to do their own thing. I think that is the best move.
Cool to see he's slowly getting his own style, and getting better in front of the camera.
keep on going m8
I was eating lunch during my break and when James said he bought this I freaking choked... Don't scare me like that, man!
James bought this? :0
@@Its_Me_Romano No, he was joking.
This is still to this day my favorite esthetic package vehicle, That color is famous for a reason
I don't really understand why everybody says that fc looks like a 944, for me they are 2 very different sports cars, the only thing that they have in common is the fact that both have pop-up headlights, other than that very different design.
Finally i finished Initial D stage 2
Edit: now i'm in 4th stage
Edit2: I FINISHED IT! 86-239!
[n o o n e c a r e s]
I have been meaning to finish Initial D For six months now...
(No one still cares)
Where did you find them? I can't find them anywhere... Although I have seen them on yt but now they are gone maybe for copyright issues
@@eliasjdm976 9anime.one
@@EngiNetion I will search it! Thanks for the reply!
@@eliasjdm976 Don't mention it bro
When you have an rx7 fc, and you feel proud about it 😌🔥
Till it breaks lol
@@takaenergetic677 hahaha race me brou race me, then you can talk
Lmao don't misunderstand, mine is outside right now. Broken. It's a diva of a car but I love it. Maybe after the rebuild I'll take you up on that offer if you're in the States
I remember my 8th grade Algebra teacher, a blond hottie named Ms. Glennon, had a brand new red RX-7 at the beginning of the school year, but she had used it to go up to Napa, Calif and it had ended up not only being flooded out, the car actually floated downstream....she seemed genuinely sad, she loved that car apparently.....
@ArmchairWarrior .....last I heard she still lives here in the Bay Area, but that was about 5yrs ago if I remember correctly...
LiberalsAreWorthless I knew a teacher with this same car, white 10th anniversary model, in Gilroy (where I am)
ryosuke intensifies
It's always rotary time when you worship at the altar of the Dark Lord Dorito.
Had an FC convertible for a while, felt so solid and right on backroads. Started to flood on hot start and realized I was never going to learn a whole new type of motor, got rid of it. Amazing cars.
I’m glad you cleared up the whole “juice” thing. I was beginning to wonder...
Wait! This car was on Petrolicious a few hours ago! But still gotta watch, it's Donut's take!
I know right
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The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
Okay so like I really like his more mellow and passionate approach to the show, and I think he's a great addition. My man doesn't deserve to be compared to James and should keep being himself to add a new refreshing twist to B2B.
this is the one car that when i see it, no matter where i feel like someone puts something very heavy on my chest, get filled with sadness and depression knowing that i wasnt alive in its era, and that they are so freaking rare and expensive for me to get.
this car is truly the only thing that gets me feeling this way especially when remembering that my dad had it in beautiful red color when i was young and he sold it :(
I had one of those......for 3 weeks.
It blew 4 foot flames out the exhaust due to blown apex seals.
I sold for 500 more than what i bought it for.
I just needed to pass my "have owned that before" requirement for the poncy car shows I attend.
I know that it was the best car I ever owned. I had a non power steering model, the handling was just superb. Balanced, great feel, great seating position, great dashboard. The engines are awesome too if you change the oil regularly, mine never broke down once. You get used to being one gear lower than in a piston car. Such fun. I wish I never sold it. The shift buzzer and interior gave me such nostalgia. These things love to be revved. If you have a 3 inch straight through exhaust they will set off many car alarms if you are not careful.
Mine also has manual steering. I bought it new in 1987 and test drove a GTU. But found it too sensitive. So I bought the LX. That also means that it has 14 inch rims.
One of the best POP-UP HEADLIGHTS!
POP UP UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS!
How does one UNcancel midnight club?
But still, Theo Cancelled midnight club Soz
You are the Justin Y of the car community.
The FC is still my personal choice out of all the RX range, I do also like the RX8 when working.
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The 10AE had 1500 of them made, the Infini was 1400, the GTUs was 1100 and the final edition vert was 150. HOWEVER, the GTUs had 100 of them that were not restamped with new vins, making them the rarest fc ever produced by the factory. Out of the 100 there was 83 red on black models made, 10 black on black and then 7 white on blue.
Glad to see some mad respect for FCs. They’re so underrated and great project cars to own and build. Like the one I’ve got going on my channel!
Late to the game, but a couple items:
The wheels are different left & right. The design was intended to draw air from under the car, over the brakes, and outside the car. I had tire guys not pay attention and mount directional tires onto the directional wheels incorrectly and made them re-mount everything.
The turn signal and cruise control stalks looked like pinball machine paddles. They took less movement than longer conventional stalks. The cruise control side was especially easy to use, requiring less movement of your hands than even the steering wheel mounted buttons do today.
I like the white mirrors. I had a white '86 that was vandalized and required painting one door and replacing both mirrors ( which only came in black then). So I had the mirrors painted to match, giving me body-colored mirrors before they were offered.
10:13 when the acid hits
3:57 is missing something...
*POP UP, UP AND DOWN HEADLIGHTS*
That pfp is gold
What is missing
Make a video about why Mitsubishi doesnt make cars and started moving towards SUV development
I love the rx7. Our family has a 1987 fc with only 70k miles and was only owned by one owner. It was kept in excellent condition. So far I gotta say I love that thing
I love this car!!! My Dream car, I was so excited about this video. Thanks Donut media. RX-7 FC🥳
"The car at the back seemed more amazing. It looked like a yellow fireball to me, mom." - Shinji commenting on Keisuke's FD3S
0:33 worst rotary impression ever. 😭
He's James May's second son...
If you know it you know it lol
I don't know it lol
The drift stig right? Or am I way off
There was a time in my high school years when there were 10th anniversaries all over Craigslist for like 5k. Mannnnnnnnnnnn
Just picked up a 1991 today with less than 50k miles, super excited for this adventure.
I actually really like this guy now. He’s got his own style going
My immature mind:
"Hah, Harm Lagaay"
I had a 87Turbo 2 and also this 88 anniversary fresh out of high school. I was doing mobile car alarm installs at the time. I would spend so much on fuel I swore I would never buy another rotary. I wish I still had those cars, lol.
GIZZMOTORSPORTS how much did you spend, and how much you recon a non turbo would gobble up?
The Echo is so crazy maybe put more foam wedges in the background feel free to hire me
3:39 “Ten thousand dollar less moneys.”
This guy looks like Tom DeLonge from blink-182. lol
Glad I'm not the only one who saw this immediately. Definitely looks like Tom DeLonge when he was younger.
I miss James on Bumber2Bumper 🥺
I think he's doing a good job hosting. James is of course the goat but this guy is still good.
yeah, donut can't rely on James all the time
I use to own one of these until a friend wrecked it. It was a blue 88 and it was definitely a machine all its own after a few aftermarket parts. I remember how it struck fear into me when the rpms would get high, the sound it made and the feel you got while in the driver seat was scary. Nothing I have ever driven has given me that feeling it was a unique experience, I never really got use to redlining in that car. Plus for a little 1.4 rotary the back end always wanted to slide out.
I’ve owned a 1987 RX-7 LX since new. It has always had the shift buzzer.
Always fun to enter an on-ramp in 2nd, floor it and when the tachometer beeps, I slowly shift to 5th.
I’m no race driver, but the handling of mine is so good. It is effortless to keep it where I want it in the lane, to the inch.
Why does this guy look like Conor off of “Detroit become human”
Now I can't unsee it! Great game btw
Why this guy is looking like an early 2000s blink182 fan??
Hahahah great video tho!
"Wait a minute who are you" 😂
I'm your first like so can buy me the car now ?
Uuugh lemme win the lottery real quick
@@tyo2892 Haha
best birthday present, thanks donut
Good video and that Series 4 10th anniversary is amazing! The optional rear louvres are very rare by the way.
The FC convertible was the only '92 model because the FD was an early model year release as a '93 (March-April '92 I think).
I just wanted to add there is a shift light in the cluster Mazda added to help the driver get better mileage from the thirsty rotary.
There was also an auto adjust switch (normal & sport mode) on the center console that controlled a solenoid on each strut.
The four inch rear speakers are in the strut tower in an enclosure and their own amplifier.
They have dynamic control bushings in the rear that change rear toe to aid turn in at speed.
The GTUs had an aluminum hood and was the only N/A RX-7 to have one.
The Japanese models had rear seats that couldn't fit anyone with legs.
I love the FC RX-7 and I still have my '86 Sport that I bought in 1992 when I came back from Japan.