New guy looking for area rotorheads and opinions
 

Hi all

Are there any 1 gen owners within a few hundred miles of Peoria, IL?

I bought a 1983 GS that is in pieces. The origional owner was trying to build a Spec 7 racer, went to a race before the car was completed, and decided those guys run into each other too much. He built a Porsche 944 Turbo instead. The RX-7 came with some fun stuff and a decent collection of tools and books. I later picked up a 1984 GLS that is a basket case for some of the parts and a point of reference to put the good one together again. Sooo...

Here's the dilema. I don't plan on racing the car aside from an occasional Auto-X or two, and want a fun DD or weekend toy. I have never actually driven a 12a powered car before, and have no real point of reference as to how they drive. I therefore don't know how far to go with the mods to get something I will enjoy driving (I am not into drag racing). I have driven a 1984 GSL-SE that was an all origional, low mileage car in a good state of repair. My wife commented on how little power it had, but that it was still fun to drive. I currently drive a 2002 Protege ES with the addition of the Mazdaspeed suspension, short shifter and light 17" wheels with summer compound tires. It is fun, and I have no plans to get rid of the car, ever. I however don't want to end up with a RX-7 that is a period correct modded (current most appealing plan) car that cost a bunch to build and is less fun to drive than the Protege. Kinda defeats the purpose. Any suggestions?

Anyone in the area with 1st gens willing to take me for a drive (regardless of the level of mods, from stock to insane)? I am willing to travel a bit for the experience if necessary, within reason.

Your opinions are greatly appreciated!
Thanks!

Might want to post this in your region portion of the forum also.

Hi Doc

Is there a way to do that without retyping everything?

Nevermind, I figured it out. Thanks for the tip about the regional sections.