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Old 05-28-10, 06:05 PM
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Progress of my 83 RX-7

Soooo I got a free 1983 RX7. For the most part is a very clean. It runs but needs a good tune up. Before i start modding it I want it to be pretty good and clean. I'm going to try and document everything I do with it and keep a running total of what I spend.

















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So far I have done the following.

-Removed A/C
-Removed Rats Nest
-Removed Sub Zero Starting Fluid
-Pulled Stock Exhaust off
-Installed RB Header
-Got it to Idle almost Perfect
-New Plugs, wires, cap and rotor

Next up will be building the exhaust, cleaning up the bay and cleaning the interior a little bit. The leather on the seats are in great condition!
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Don't forget the basics like all new fluids, cooling and heater hoses!
- and Mel - don't ruin a perfectly good hobby by keeping track of what you spend

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looks like a good start! will you beable to clean up the existing paint or will you need to respray?
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Don't forget the basics like all new fluids, cooling and heater hoses!
- and Mel - don't ruin a perfectly good hobby by keeping track of what you spend

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Forgot to put that on the list but I do have all new fluids for the car. I wanna keep track on how much I spend on it to keep me in check. My other cars need some loving too!

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looks like a good start! will you beable to clean up the existing paint or will you need to respray?
I think the existing paint will be great cleaned up. I did test clean a small section of the car and it turned out great.




Next issue after the exhaust is all done up is replacing the ebrake cable that snapped.
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Nice! I really like the color!
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she's for sale!
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That didn't last long You should at least drive it around for the summer to enjoy all the hard work you put into it!
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Originally Posted by ///M3LVIN
she's for sale!
why?
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