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What are you most thankful for, 7-wise? (Beating the holiday rush)

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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 03:00 PM
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What are you most thankful for, 7-wise? (Beating the holiday rush)

Hey, if someone else can get away with posting up the "Christmas Wish" thread (even tho we have yet to hit Thanksgiving), I'm going to beat the rush.

For me, I'm most thankful that my 13B is running true and strong and hasn't decided to keel over on me. Plus, when I was doing a once-over quick-clean on it yesterday, I was thankful that it had hardly any real stuck parts on it's adornments.

SA/FB wise, what are you thankful for?
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 03:29 PM
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I am most thankful for rx7club.com FTW!
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 04:18 PM
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I'm thankful so many were made with so many different engine options. They started with the '70sesque thermal reactor and moved on to the cat with a leaner, better carb and electronic ignition which can be installed in older engines. Then Mazda went to EFI so we can use those parts too.

The 1st gen was the greatest rotary car Mazda ever made.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 05:05 PM
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I am thankful that my FB completed the autocross season with no problems.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:06 PM
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I wish for more SA/FB/FC/FD at local local junkyards along with more 50% off day instead of 50% off on holidays only.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:07 PM
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Thankful that the 1st owner of 27 years took such care of my sa that very minimal restoration was needed. I see some of these projects that just make my head spin.
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Old Nov 18, 2007 | 09:52 PM
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I'm thankful that I got mine two years ago, at the time when they were at their cheapest around here. They're starting to get expensive now.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 03:05 AM
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im glad i found a decent one, with a good body on it and that it made the 12 hour drive home with absolutely no problems.. now lets hope i can manage to get it through the winter *fingers crossed*
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 03:21 AM
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I'm thankful that after 13yrs my apex seals are still holding up on my 3rd engine.
Only have 65,000 on this engine. Almost 230,000 total on my '79 though.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 10:59 AM
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I am thankful to have a running 7, nuff said
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:04 AM
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I'm thankful I got my 7 running. Nuff said. I'm unthankful my oilcooler cracked tightening my fittings, making me without a ride for the next week... And I told my boss that I got my car running so he could including me in the schedule...
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:07 AM
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Im thankful that My 12A is still running strong....she currently has 140K on the original motor. I feed her Lucas Oil Stabilizer and Sea Foam so i hope those items keep her going for more time.
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:10 AM
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Iam thankful for this forum! And that my SA22 has not one spec of rust! Now my engine thats another story!!!!
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:11 AM
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:33 AM
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to finally be in college and getting on with my life so i can buy more rx7 stuff

but for now im broke
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 11:56 AM
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I'm thankful that I found a 7 with little or no rust and they body work it does need are all on the front and can be replaced...Makes life easy!
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Old Nov 19, 2007 | 12:19 PM
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im thankful for my family my girlfriend my car and the World Greatest Navy;the US Navy.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:48 AM
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I'm thankful for a decent running 7, even with a stock 12a, it's still a great car. I'm also very thankful for you guys on the forum! I know I'm very lazy and don't use the search function enough, but I try! I'm very thankful that I finally am living my dream rotary style.
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Old Nov 20, 2007 | 12:54 AM
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i'm thankful for finding a new 7 and making it home with it in one piece. She may need a rear end and possibly a motor, but damn it's nice to have a stereo, interior, and no rust.
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