SCAMMED IN JAPAN! - RX7 FD3S Purchase Turned into Nightmare!

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  • @addicted2fuel
    @addicted2fuel Рік тому +388

    Sammit thats a easy fix. Find someone with a fame machine and pull it out. Its really not that bad. The interior alone in that car is worth a lot of money and well worth saving

    • @_Anthony___
      @_Anthony___ Рік тому +12

      Not really when's there's mold everywhere, sitting in a overgrown junk car storage lot

    • @knifethrower9733
      @knifethrower9733 Рік тому +19

      I wouldn't call it a easy fix 😂 it can be done, but it's not easy and theirs a reason frame guys charge so much ✌️

    • @unitytropic7491
      @unitytropic7491 Рік тому +2

      i agree but its not really up to sammit

    • @vlcallmeprince-x6032
      @vlcallmeprince-x6032 Рік тому +4

      ​@@_Anthony___you realise a simple soapy cloth fixes mold right?

    • @tucoerquilenne6765
      @tucoerquilenne6765 Рік тому

      They can put a little money into it to sell as is and from the hints we got Enzo will profit. Less headache and risk in the long run with such an unknown can of worms. Hopefully the next car will actually be a good fixer upper for Enzo.

  • @RONIN1111
    @RONIN1111 Рік тому +300

    Enzo you got this! Little by little bro! Bring her back to life!!!!!!!!!

    • @verifiedweeb
      @verifiedweeb Рік тому +3

      I wish

    • @bigmikeyz0071
      @bigmikeyz0071 Рік тому

      It honestly doesn’t look that bad as far as frame repairs go. I do know hard it to find a reputable shop there with a frame machine but somebody has to do it. But I get sometimes the needed funds for a project just aren’t there.

    • @knifethrower9733
      @knifethrower9733 Рік тому +4

      66000 ks on the clock, we don't know how much he paid for it but it won't take that much to bring it back. Kids lucky he's working for Sam ✌️

    • @briannorden
      @briannorden Рік тому

      Nooooooo

  • @AtticusG3
    @AtticusG3 Рік тому +201

    This car looks like it's good for content on the channel, be nice if some of your sponsors would be willing to donate/discount some stuff for it so we can see the rebuild on the channel

    • @AtticusG3
      @AtticusG3 Рік тому +25

      @@BariLopesh He's not expecting shit, he's learning from his mistake. I would like to see them rebuild the car instead. Sponsors get marketing out of it, from a platform as big as Sammit's that's worth a lot. It's a transaction, not a charity.

    • @Pabloeskiibra22
      @Pabloeskiibra22 Рік тому +1

      See both sides here go on lads debate im enjoying a real conversation for once ahha

    • @bushwhacker5385
      @bushwhacker5385 Рік тому +1

      Think SAMMIT as a media company, then you’ll get the answer why they can get a sponsorship…😂

    • @chrisdef15
      @chrisdef15 Рік тому

      How salty do you want to be? Just because no one helps you doesn’t mean they wont help others.
      While sammit channel isn’t huge he has sponsors for the channel and for drifting. Some might be willing to help for the shoutout.

    • @trippytrips6
      @trippytrips6 Рік тому

      @@AtticusG3most pathetic babiest reply I’ve ever seen💀

  • @ishaannagarajan8578
    @ishaannagarajan8578 Рік тому +56

    is there blinker fluid in the headlights???

    • @shannacollins4741
      @shannacollins4741 Рік тому +1

      Yes green blinker fluid half full to !

    • @user-tu1ee6dc5f
      @user-tu1ee6dc5f Рік тому

      f the lights it runs 😂 those fluids came looking for trouble

  • @radicaljey
    @radicaljey Рік тому +35

    That's a diamond in the rough, Enzo. Don't give up on her. I think a lot of us would love to see this car built on the channel. C'mon Sam, this is an easy build compared to the abandoned S15. Help him make a dream car come true.

  • @CloudNaps
    @CloudNaps Рік тому +39

    Actually so hyped for an FD fixer upper series for the channel! Imagine seeing it at peak resto chilling at ebisu. Would be a great story.

  • @MrHarleyreinke
    @MrHarleyreinke Рік тому +23

    It doesn't matter how clapped out it is. It's still an FD. I'm a huge Honda guy but, you can't help but love the lines of this chassis.

    • @user-tu1ee6dc5f
      @user-tu1ee6dc5f Рік тому +3

      He hit the lottery. He shouldn't be so down. This is a gift!!!!! Going to kill it.

  • @NaturallyGreasy
    @NaturallyGreasy Рік тому +13

    Lolol that LZ wheel in his backpack after talking about hulking his car out, haha loved that

  • @jacobhenderson2994
    @jacobhenderson2994 Рік тому +12

    I say help the young fella repair it, simple easy fix.. good content for you as it wouldn’t take anywhere near as long as your crazy builds

  • @designatedsmoker5113
    @designatedsmoker5113 Рік тому +52

    TELL ENZO TO START A CHANNEL!!!!! You can learn rotary stuff and his channel will take off so fast with you in the videos. Plus you helping him will make you want your own and everybody wants to see SAMMIT in a rotary! 😂

    • @verifiedweeb
      @verifiedweeb Рік тому +8

      Right here.

    • @designatedsmoker5113
      @designatedsmoker5113 Рік тому +5

      @@verifiedweeb let’s gooooooo! Please don’t sell it! I would fasho watch that series of you too fighting with this thing, the before and after would be WILD with sam’s attention to detail and your rotary love!

    • @friedchicken6935
      @friedchicken6935 Рік тому +2

      @@verifiedweeb Enzo u got it lil bro! Fix it up!

  • @weeaunsim4320
    @weeaunsim4320 Рік тому +1

    Nice young man wit a beat up dream car, that's how it all start
    To check if a rotary healthy or not, a good ol compression check & endoscope will determine the health of the rotary seals & stuff

  • @norsevikingsir4932
    @norsevikingsir4932 Рік тому +32

    That's a super easy fix. If I had a shop there I'd do it for the boys.

  • @fosterrob44
    @fosterrob44 Рік тому +14

    At least now he has a friend in Sammit to help him. Rebuild videos are doing really good

  • @revus5078
    @revus5078 Рік тому +66

    You can definitely fix it up
    Rotaries aren’t that bad once you understand them and chassis and body stuff is the same as always
    You got this 👍

    • @tommywd40
      @tommywd40 Рік тому +1

      Bruh, rotaries are awful regardless how much knowledge you have about them 😂

    • @revus5078
      @revus5078 Рік тому +3

      @@tommywd40 not in my experience
      I’ve owned one

    • @tommywd40
      @tommywd40 Рік тому +1

      @@revus5078 and I've owned 2.
      Useless engines.

    • @revus5078
      @revus5078 Рік тому +3

      @@tommywd40 skill issue…

    • @tommywd40
      @tommywd40 Рік тому +2

      @@revus5078 sure there. Blowing apex seals with a proper oil/gas mixture over 25000 kms is a skill issue 😂😂😂😂

  • @street_wise_gamgee
    @street_wise_gamgee Рік тому +18

    as a mechanic this car doesnt scare me a bit yes it needs some love but easily fixed with little bit of time and effort.

  • @Pabloeskiibra22
    @Pabloeskiibra22 Рік тому +5

    I like Enzo.. kid seems kind just like you sam protect and guide this kids my man.

  • @benh5060
    @benh5060 Рік тому +3

    Don’t worry bud you’ll be okay I felt the same way when I got my first dirt bike, thought it was a great deal and overlooked the hell out of it but in the end you’ll love the thing more because of the story and effort you put into it🤙🏽

  • @kimkallestad3017
    @kimkallestad3017 Рік тому +11

    That shell is perfectly good, what u where worry about is a fail zone and it has not failed yet

  • @aragurn9019
    @aragurn9019 Рік тому +21

    Damn Sam, last month I've bought an S15 via an importer, just based on photos and an auction sheet (I know it might be fake). Definitely, this video turned some of the excitement into anxiety haha

    • @imsohappy8542
      @imsohappy8542 Рік тому +2

      Best of luck bro haha

    • @VIP3Rx
      @VIP3Rx Рік тому +3

      always get an inspector man

    • @Mango_Pnch
      @Mango_Pnch Рік тому

      Ur fucked japan auction is pretty scammy.

  • @traviskirsten8063
    @traviskirsten8063 Рік тому +16

    I wouldn't give up on it!

    • @traviskirsten8063
      @traviskirsten8063 Рік тому +6

      I used to work in a collision shop and that does not seem like that big of a job. If the frame isn't split and the manufacturer specifications say its able to be pulled (probably a cold repair) it's very possible it could be fixed easily. Ask a shop first!

  • @hpdrex
    @hpdrex Рік тому +1

    700k🎉 congrats 🤝

  • @M_is_for_Monty
    @M_is_for_Monty Рік тому +1

    Enzo, you got this. We all know you can do it. For what you payed for it, use it as a motivation to bring this machine back to life, then you can sell it if you want to. Make it all about the journey!!

  • @jackstewart4783
    @jackstewart4783 Рік тому +3

    We NEED an RX7 on this channel ASAP

  • @AlohaSteve808
    @AlohaSteve808 Рік тому +1

    Used FD3S parts in Japan are hella hard to find and expensive... Spoke with a Japanese guy who owns one in my neighborhood and that's his main issue with the car.

  • @mb-tl1ip
    @mb-tl1ip Рік тому +3

    The compression from the engine running is pushing past the coolant seals into the cooling system and is coming out of the expansion tank vent.
    You might need a rebuild bud.

    • @AJZulu
      @AJZulu Місяць тому

      Yes. That's what I noticed when he pulled the throttle. The bubbles coming out isn't what should be happening.

  • @Alex-vz2jz
    @Alex-vz2jz Рік тому +37

    Rust is to a minimal.
    If you know you know. . . 🤣

    • @magnetic_5oh194
      @magnetic_5oh194 Рік тому +2

      a man of culture I see

    • @sanarg
      @sanarg Рік тому +1

      imagine kalvin restoring this FD aswell

    • @magnetic_5oh194
      @magnetic_5oh194 Рік тому +1

      @@sanarg oh no

    • @_Anthony___
      @_Anthony___ Рік тому +2

      Yup, pretty shitty to see them try to pass on their bullshit situation to one of his subscribers instead. All while making a quick buck too, it sold for $11.8k and he wants $15k

  • @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS
    @MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS Рік тому +4

    Congratulations on 700k subscribers❤, sorry to hear you got scammed 😮😢
    Have a great weekend coming👊 cheers 🍺🍻KC 🇦🇺🤝🇦🇺😎👍✌

  • @tucoerquilenne6765
    @tucoerquilenne6765 Рік тому +5

    Please be with Enzo when he does buy another car after this fiasco is dealt with. Good luck with everything !!!

  • @SuperArief11
    @SuperArief11 Рік тому

    mr Sam, youtuber in other side of the pond that also drifting while failed many times now a winner of an FD round.
    You CAN DO IT as well man....
    keep up the good work.

  • @speedyblacksheriff
    @speedyblacksheriff Рік тому +4

    Isn’t that “leak” from when you opened the coolant reservoir and it spilled out?

  • @Sh_u_hS
    @Sh_u_hS Рік тому +1

    man hearing this gets me more excited to start the Fc project that im picking up on monday

  • @The_AZRX7
    @The_AZRX7 Рік тому +1

    Check out Full Function Engineering for fuel rails, air pump delete,etc parts
    Look up reliability mods for FD's. AST(Air separator tank) is one as the factory one breaks. Removing the twins will also help drop engine temps as they heat soak the engine bay.

  • @michaelcapurso1099
    @michaelcapurso1099 Рік тому +3

    seems like a good candidate for veilside kit

  • @PerplexedPhoton
    @PerplexedPhoton Рік тому +1

    I would not be revving that engine without knowing the condition of the oil or fuel, but that's just me. Don't put synthetic in that thing please, rotaries were designed to burn a little bit of oil as it's used to lubricate the apex seals. Apparently synthetic oil doesn't behave the same as conventional oil in a rotary engine, that's just what I've heard though.

  • @FirstLastOne
    @FirstLastOne Рік тому +1

    22:35 5:00pm already? 🤣😂 One thing I still can't out of my head after living in Japan is the 8:00am and 5:00pm chimes in most towns in Japan. It's kinda like when you go to Vegas and swear you can still hear the slots in the background during the flight home.

  • @Jdms13
    @Jdms13 Рік тому +3

    I love this!!🎉🎉❤ apart from the being scammed . First day off work in forever and turned on my Xbox . New video ❤❤❤❤

  • @ChristopherHarris6005
    @ChristopherHarris6005 Рік тому +1

    Awesome video as always Sammit. FDs are so awesome especially Black FDs.

  • @trevorsmith9251
    @trevorsmith9251 Рік тому +2

    We need a FD Rx7 build on the channel 👌🇦🇺

  • @LOKISX
    @LOKISX Рік тому

    You still got it cheap Enzo, don't stress too much! May not be the dream car you were hoping for first time but as a fellow FD owner, it's a great car to mod and have fun experimenting with and not feeling bad about it haha. Enjoy it. Can always buy more in future.

  • @Andy4543
    @Andy4543 Рік тому +3

    This happened to me before. I got an eclipse 09 and the guy said quick sale and said there was nothing wrong with it. A couple days later it had engine problems and I didn’t have the money to fix it cuz I just bought the car. It sucked soo much that this happened to me. I haven’t had a car since 2015 and I miss driving so much!! :( it sucks being broke 😢😢

  • @BrandonMStegall
    @BrandonMStegall Рік тому +1

    Buy it Sammit! 30k in and its worth way more!

  • @shannacollins4741
    @shannacollins4741 Рік тому +2

    Rebuild the whole 13B and replace the whole front end and throw a 6 speed trans in it and itll be a solid FD Enzo !

  • @ktotheswiss1617
    @ktotheswiss1617 Рік тому +1

    Take it all the way down and seal it better than new.

  • @klausledda5903
    @klausledda5903 Рік тому +1

    as an RX-7 fan... this is good... it needs a fix and it will be an awesome car to drive... want to see it again once it got fixed... ❤️❤️❤️
    but i wish Isami Amemiya sees this and help your friend sam... 🙏🙏🙏🙏

  • @Punk510
    @Punk510 Рік тому +1

    Honestly. A good weeks work that rx7 Sam. Give enzo a hand with it

  • @OBEYBLUE
    @OBEYBLUE Рік тому

    no engine no interior in LA is 20k usd. Got mine 2 years ago (post inflation) for 19k, 2k miles, built and tuned by DK at Garage Life, clearanced rotors, pinned, 3mm apex seals, single BW S362, running on haltec, new paint. Had some electrical issues i solved, and missing some switches on center console. Came with a spare stock 40k mile block and spare popups, box of spare parts, 9 mazda oil filters, ect.
    its clean, not perfect, but best i could do while being comfortable spending that amount of cash without inspecting, i knew if i didnt get it i would have to spend 2x more.
    If i was enzo and this was my dream car, i would just try to fix it, it doesnt seem like too much damage to me. If hes not completely in love with the car, not worth the headache and time to swap it all on top of fixing. Its definitely has potential, and is definitely worth the work.

  • @ianwiggins5499
    @ianwiggins5499 Рік тому +1

    Yeah it isn’t it it’s got a Fishtank is the headlight fish might get seasick when you guys around corners😅😅😅

  • @mht525
    @mht525 Рік тому +2

    Regrets Enzo. Chin up. Sam's got ya back. Next time get Sam to look at a car before purchasing. ✌️🤘🇦🇺

  • @IMAE36G
    @IMAE36G Рік тому

    700k❤❤🎉🎉🎉🎉🥳🎊🎊🏎💨💨.
    Congratulations my boi .
    Sugoee!!❤

  • @danilozivanovic03
    @danilozivanovic03 Рік тому +1

    Such a beautiful car, sad to see it in condition like this

  • @Ouhayottoko
    @Ouhayottoko Рік тому +1

    “Warm it up a bit” continues to rev it.

  • @WarmCozyMittens
    @WarmCozyMittens Рік тому +1

    Still blows my mind that Vargas shop is like 5 minutes from my house in virginia and i never knew it lol

  • @XxXQU1ckScOp3sXxX
    @XxXQU1ckScOp3sXxX Рік тому

    For the price you all got it for just keep it! Fix it! The probability of finding another one that cheap is slim to none. When it’s all fixed and you are driving it it’ll be well worth the wait and money. If this is something Enzo has been wanting to get for a long time I’d say just give her some love and fix it up!

  • @Vodkyz
    @Vodkyz 3 місяці тому

    Great vid Sam! ❤❤❤

  • @thedon7708
    @thedon7708 Рік тому +2

    Make that the new build on the Chanel Sam we’d all love the content , whether it’s yours or enzos

  • @joeracer302
    @joeracer302 Рік тому

    In fact, reving a rotary cold, especially with load and boost, can cause the corner seal to go out, sometimes they just seize in place but you have to take the engine apart to fix it.

  • @FK8.3rick
    @FK8.3rick Рік тому

    16:35 is the same face I’m making right now when I heard that 😂😭😂

  • @terjejohnsen3651
    @terjejohnsen3651 Рік тому

    Congratulation with 700k subscribers you deserve it

  • @DazedGhost
    @DazedGhost Рік тому +1

    depends on how far back that frame rail is bent right?
    But thats some B is for build /arthur tussik level of repair thats gonna be required

  • @cyberdisarray9173
    @cyberdisarray9173 Рік тому

    Thank you Enzo for bringing the rotary for sammit life's now. It was about time.

  • @Sendludes
    @Sendludes Рік тому +2

    Got scammed my first go round too. Lol sucks real hard when it starts to set in how much of piece of junk it really is. Happens to the best of us.

  • @SnorreV8
    @SnorreV8 Рік тому +1

    Enzo bringing us the new bogan! Rx7 only fix on a budget with inshop stuff and upgarage?! content just writing itself!

  • @user-tu1ee6dc5f
    @user-tu1ee6dc5f Рік тому

    Kid, you got a deal and everything can be fixed. It's money and hard work thats beats talent baby! Just rebuild everything from experience. I would love to find a previous model turbo 2.

  • @Rmx2011
    @Rmx2011 Рік тому

    Hats off for Enzo getting the first rotary "build" on the channel, lol. Gonna be interesting to see the next car of his on the channel.

  • @scottmoore6131
    @scottmoore6131 Рік тому

    There’s a fuse for the automatic headlight pop up pull that before you roll up the pop ups. That way it stays up.

  • @shotou
    @shotou Рік тому

    oh first time I've seen actual headlight fluid, that's great!

  • @ZxRx7
    @ZxRx7 Рік тому

    Hate to say this but with all those bubbles in the water, the coolant just coming out when tap opened shows compression in the coolant system. Coolant seals need replacing, so it is a complete engine rebuild.

  • @williambaldyga1792
    @williambaldyga1792 Рік тому

    That's an easy fix!
    Take the motor out and that rail and strut tower is half a days work to straighten up.
    You can have it fixed and back together in a weekend.
    Don't let him sell it too cheap help him fix it and build a sick car.

  • @Dreadnaught1991
    @Dreadnaught1991 Рік тому

    Finally some rotary content, my favorite and dream car classic JDM rotary 👍

  • @lesliegrace8360
    @lesliegrace8360 Рік тому

    11:41 I LOVE YOUR KNOB FOR THE FAN 😁😆😅🤣😂

  • @cyberdisarray9173
    @cyberdisarray9173 Рік тому

    If enzo don't want it, buy it sam, the series would pay for the car at least if sucks in the end tho and you would have a great history and a awesome looking car anyway.

  • @melvinbrumski1446
    @melvinbrumski1446 Рік тому +1

    That might be the quickest I’ve seen someone give up. If you absolutely need transportation right away why not pick up a kei car and chip away at a high potential project? Kinda hard to sell a bent frame project with visible bondo after admitting on camera it’s not worth your time.

  • @kyhillbillys10
    @kyhillbillys10 Рік тому +1

    This will be a good project for the channel. Can't wait to see the rebuild

  • @destroyrebuild
    @destroyrebuild Рік тому

    It's a damn shame about that frame rail. I was hyped at the beginning of the video. Hopefully someone will buy it and restore it to its former glory.

  • @jharv58
    @jharv58 Рік тому +1

    Sammit buy a radiator pressure tester. They’re pretty cheap and you can do these tests well.

  • @joshuafernandez7359
    @joshuafernandez7359 Рік тому

    Happy 700k sub bri🎉

  • @4thegood
    @4thegood Рік тому

    I’ve seen worse damage repaired. It just depends on if your heart is in it! The FD is a legend and a collectible JDM car. It will only get more expensive so worth the effort IMO

  • @RatchetLive
    @RatchetLive Рік тому

    Nooo don’t sell it! It would be a great journey to bring this back to life and tune it. Enzo give it a try!

  • @toxinism
    @toxinism Рік тому

    Bro that rail is sweet, quick pull on the rack and it will be straight, the front clip is around $800 from Mazda. I've repaired way worse.

  • @Mori_mee
    @Mori_mee Рік тому +1

    bring her back into life i cna hear it purring to live you can do it sammit!

  • @davidreid3320
    @davidreid3320 Рік тому +1

    I would be interested in it buying it as is. Who can I contact?

  • @KeViNMCMXXCIX
    @KeViNMCMXXCIX Рік тому

    Even with the bend frame, a frame shop can certainly pull it straight. It needs work, it is a bit a rough but nothing that can't be fixed up in my opinion.
    Would be a shame if he does sell, but I can imagine he wants a running and driving car instead of working on it before driving it.

  • @Goest420
    @Goest420 Рік тому

    No smoke from a rotary... please check that there is premix in with the gas like a 2 stroke

  • @peppers7774
    @peppers7774 Рік тому

    quick slick n ready for port sunday

  • @MrDamburger
    @MrDamburger Рік тому

    We all need a legend in our lives like Sam

  • @scottmoore6131
    @scottmoore6131 Рік тому

    The front rail is completely fixable! That thing is dope. Especially for $15,000!

  • @brianrobinson9979
    @brianrobinson9979 Рік тому +1

    $10k is about right for an REW. 3-Rotor is $15k+

  • @x510YaDaDaMeAn
    @x510YaDaDaMeAn Рік тому

    Fix that frame it’s easy fix!! Good content for the channel

  • @ATOMIK_DUNKZ
    @ATOMIK_DUNKZ Рік тому

    There needs to be a new shirt drop. “Hey, how you doin?” Lol.

  • @anthonysoto229
    @anthonysoto229 Рік тому

    When I hear front clip, I think from the firewall up. Does it need all that or just a core/radiator support?

  • @001lostagain
    @001lostagain Рік тому

    Always have a friend that knows a bit about cars to tag along when checking the car, They don't care that you want it just that you get the best bang for your buck. So will pick the shit out of everything.

  • @StevensUncle
    @StevensUncle Рік тому +1

    Everyone saying their hyped for rotary build didn't watch until the end where their selling it😅

  • @leepiper2061
    @leepiper2061 Рік тому

    i bent both front rails on my fd couple hours on the caroliner it was fixed that looks like an easier fix then mine

  • @matthewmacmahon4072
    @matthewmacmahon4072 Рік тому

    Use the old trick for the radiator...but some cracked pepper in it..will fix it for a few months if not permanently

  • @str8aces920
    @str8aces920 Рік тому

    Them rx7s remind me so much of the old Vipers from a quick glance of the back

  • @Oyabun2009
    @Oyabun2009 Рік тому +1

    Damn an Auto RX7... would love to get this as a cruiser

    • @verifiedweeb
      @verifiedweeb Рік тому +1

      it's a 5 speed with an FC shift knob on it

  • @rickharvey4727
    @rickharvey4727 Рік тому +1

    Maaaaaan, I would have loved to see this one rebuilt!

  • @briannorden
    @briannorden Рік тому

    Honestly, its a great base for a super modified show car..new shiny parts!

  • @somsheldon2774
    @somsheldon2774 Рік тому

    13b rew in America goes for $6-7k without the transmission, $8-9k with.

  • @juliocintron9447
    @juliocintron9447 6 місяців тому

    That 13b with an overlap will sound sick