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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 10:37 PM
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Looking for some insight

Hey everyone, I always make sure to conduct searches before I consider posting, so if I overlooked anything please just direct me to the proper thread. But anyways I'm basically looking for some preferred and reputable websites/dealers/personal business that I can buy some particular parts from. I have an 84 RX7, beige, every part is stock. I got a nice deal on it from a local, it's in incredible shape. However although stock is great, I want to make it my own. So basically this is my mission.

- Body Kit : I don't want my car to look like a space ship or anything, but I do prefer a rounder looking shape as opposed to the natural pointiness of the 1st gen rx7. I would also like the option of a wide body kit, although I don't see any when I google it. Also any information about installing a body kit or a place that may install it well.

- Paint job : So far the only place I can consider getting one is Maaco. I hear great and horrible things about maaco, and I would really, really like some recommendations on a place that I know I can get a quality job from. This is probably the most important part of the customization. I'll only be painting the car black, but still mistakes are mistakes.

- Upholstery : I want to completely redo the interior, from door panels to the seats and carpet. It's a dark gray/light gray right now, I'd prefer dark gray/black. Now if I can get authentic 84 mazda rx7 parts from the dealership in those color tones then I'd definitely go for those, but either way I'm looking to put the interior in the best shape possible.

- Auto Shop : I got the recommendations for Jimmy's little car shop and import auto shop, but still I prefer some direct input. I reside in washington state near lakewood. Places that are experienced in doing engine swaps would be ideal.

Thanks in advance for anyone who can help me out.
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Old Oct 26, 2007 | 11:23 PM
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The very first thread at the top of the archive.

https://www.rx7club.com/1st-gen-archive-71/good-bad-ugly-performance-parts-suppliers-480076/

As far as specific body kits. Search with the terms body kit, it is all here and been covered.
The other 3 areas require local input. I recommend that you post a thread on those in your region section of the forum.
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Old Oct 27, 2007 | 12:20 PM
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Okay thanks. It appears I made the mistake of only sticking to one forum without branching out to the sub-forums.
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