Hey everyone
01-08-08, 11:43 PM
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Hey everyone
I'm new to the site and seeing how I just got an '85 two days ago and couldn't pass it up when i saw it was for sale for 300; I thought I would hit the forums too. 
It needs some work, but it definitely has potential.
I've always wanted an rx-7 and it's good to finally be part of the club.
It needs some work, but it definitely has potential.
I've always wanted an rx-7 and it's good to finally be part of the club.
01-09-08, 07:54 AM
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welcome to the forum and the dark side. make sure you post pics of your car and some more details for our viewing pleasure 
make sure you download your copy of the factory service manual, found here http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/manuals.html
also, make sure you read the 1st gen FAQ: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/1st-gen-rx-7-faq-page-237777/
these links will be really helpful to you now and in the future!
make sure you download your copy of the factory service manual, found here http://www.wankel.net/~krwright/cars/rx7/manuals.htmlalso, make sure you read the 1st gen FAQ: https://www.rx7club.com/1st-generation-specific-1979-1985-18/1st-gen-rx-7-faq-page-237777/
these links will be really helpful to you now and in the future!
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01-13-08, 04:04 PM
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As promised, here she is:
She's going to need some work, but I'm proud of finally owning one.
She's a 1985 12a automatic tranny. [planning on getting her standard soon.]
I'll get some pictures of the inside when I get her cleaned up, I really dislike people who smoke in their vehicles.
She's going to need some work, but I'm proud of finally owning one.
She's a 1985 12a automatic tranny. [planning on getting her standard soon.]
I'll get some pictures of the inside when I get her cleaned up, I really dislike people who smoke in their vehicles.
01-13-08, 05:07 PM
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Bite me, reaper. I may be 5 days late to your reply but yeah, don't try and pawn the newbie off thinking *I'm* the one who lurks in the shadows with a cloak and scythe. Welcome Percentage, don't make any threads saying your car is falling apart, wacky'll hear you miles away. He's already bought a rollback truck for the occassion. And, wow, looks like that car can use a little touchup.
01-13-08, 06:23 PM
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Car looks to have lots of potential. I like the pictures with parts, jacks and spray cans all around it. A nice, natural environment for a first gen.
Welcome to the forum, and to the addiction. You realize you can never get away from the first gen.
RXDad
Welcome to the forum, and to the addiction. You realize you can never get away from the first gen.
RXDad
01-13-08, 10:09 PM
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Reminds me of my '83 GSL when I first got it. 
Cool, no sunroof or rear wiper. Is it an S or a GS? (Could you get a GS without the rear wiper?) Either way, nice find. Just put a GSL(-SE) rear end in there, and you're golden.
Cool, no sunroof or rear wiper. Is it an S or a GS? (Could you get a GS without the rear wiper?) Either way, nice find. Just put a GSL(-SE) rear end in there, and you're golden.
01-14-08, 07:37 AM
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More than likely an S then.
No power windows
No power mirrors
No inside hatch release
and
No Rear wiper
As for the smoking, I can understand, it's just the last owner that really kind of ticked me off. He ripped out the radio trim and broke it trying to install a head unit, and failed so instead he stuck a big ash tray from another car where the trim was and there is ash inside the dash now.
Not to mention him breaking the key off in the hatch cylinder so he was hotwiring the car everyday to start it. I'm lucky to have the car in as good of shape as it is in my opinion. Either way, it's in better hands now and I'm excited to have a cute little project car.
No power windows
No power mirrors
No inside hatch release
and
No Rear wiper
As for the smoking, I can understand, it's just the last owner that really kind of ticked me off. He ripped out the radio trim and broke it trying to install a head unit, and failed so instead he stuck a big ash tray from another car where the trim was and there is ash inside the dash now.
Not to mention him breaking the key off in the hatch cylinder so he was hotwiring the car everyday to start it. I'm lucky to have the car in as good of shape as it is in my opinion. Either way, it's in better hands now and I'm excited to have a cute little project car.
01-14-08, 06:29 PM
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Very nice. I have a pedal set (two actually) from 84/85 GSLs, if you get serious about going to the standard transmission (just pay shipping or stop by one of our OGTA meetings).
But I'd drive it with the auto for awhile first. You hear "automatic" condemnation of the auto trannies, but I know a guy who has one and he likes it.
Welcome to the club!
Ray
But I'd drive it with the auto for awhile first. You hear "automatic" condemnation of the auto trannies, but I know a guy who has one and he likes it.
Welcome to the club!
Ray
01-15-08, 11:25 PM
#20
Definitely, will let you know. Thanks.
Just installed a new master brake cylinder and while bleeding the brakes found out I need to get my hands on some front sway bar end links.
Posted a thread in the classifieds on th forums in parts. If you have any extra that would be awesome.
Just installed a new master brake cylinder and while bleeding the brakes found out I need to get my hands on some front sway bar end links.
Posted a thread in the classifieds on th forums in parts. If you have any extra that would be awesome.
01-16-08, 04:57 PM
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