View Poll Results: FBers, how old are you?
10-15
10
1.49%
15-20
239
35.62%
21-25
151
22.50%
26-30
80
11.92%
31-35
60
8.94%
36-40
46
6.86%
40-50
53
7.90%
50+
32
4.77%
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average age of FBers
04-10-03, 11:41 PM
#126
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Originally posted by CHEF_EG_1
and BTW, since everyone else is havign a pissing match to see who had what by a certain age... here's my previous cars...
and BTW, since everyone else is havign a pissing match to see who had what by a certain age... here's my previous cars...
04-18-03, 04:17 PM
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I've had five Gen 1 cars, two from new and three second-hand. Also a Gen 2 from new but I didn't like it at all. I'm really old I guess, at 73.
Present one is a Savanna RX-7 LSD (previously on here on another thread).
More pictures at:
http://savanna-rx7.co.uk
Present one is a Savanna RX-7 LSD (previously on here on another thread).
More pictures at:
http://savanna-rx7.co.uk
04-19-03, 03:23 PM
#128
wankels like to be blown
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i'm 25. iv'e had my share.
79 gsl's=1
80 gs's=2
83 gsl's=1
85 gsl's=1
72 rx2=1
rotary powered cars
81 626 with 12a.
71 datsun with 12 street port.
that's nothing a friend of mine has owned every model from r100 to 94 rx7.
the only car he never owned was the cosmo.
and he has owned 4 or 5 of those models 3 to 8 times.now thats what they call having the fever!
79 gsl's=1
80 gs's=2
83 gsl's=1
85 gsl's=1
72 rx2=1
rotary powered cars
81 626 with 12a.
71 datsun with 12 street port.
that's nothing a friend of mine has owned every model from r100 to 94 rx7.
the only car he never owned was the cosmo.
and he has owned 4 or 5 of those models 3 to 8 times.now thats what they call having the fever!
04-21-03, 09:18 PM
#129
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I'm 19, already been in the Army, and i'm an Assistant Manager at a whataburger now. I'm about to take over the General Manager's position within a year. I've had an 85 Plymouth Reliant, a 96 Plymouth Neon, and now my cars are in my signatures. I'm probably going to take on another two or three after i pay off my truck.
05-16-03, 05:47 PM
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yeh im 17 oct ill be 18 ive owned an 86 gxl 6 port i junked it cuz the actuators were stuck the rods on the outside were stuck outside by rust now i own a 84 gs reall clean if i get my dig.camera ill put some pics on oh yeh i used to be a member here before it was 86gxl but i forgot my password peace out L*erz
05-25-03, 12:30 AM
#134
Registered Piston Eater
Im 16 and i got an 83 about a month ago and i will never get rid of it
. Im rebuilding the whole car, my goal is 500hp before i swap the engine - my main mods will be a turbo (and intercooler) and a periphial port.
. Im rebuilding the whole car, my goal is 500hp before i swap the engine - my main mods will be a turbo (and intercooler) and a periphial port.
05-26-03, 04:49 PM
#135
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Another Gramps
Hi Guys,
At 42, I'm probably at the other end of the scale than most. I bought my first (1979) RX in '83 and sold it before I went overseas (Army)in '85. Then came home after savinga wad of dough from being in the desert with nothing to spend it on and bought a brand new GSL-SE (gunmetal/Maroon leather) from a dealer in Kansas City (Blue Springs) as the new 2nd Gens were coming out and he wanted to move it off the lot. Cost about 16K if I recall. Drove it for a long time. Could take any of the Stangs, Supras and 300ZX's at the time without much problems. Chicks liked it too!
Kept it till the Corvette bug bit me and I sold it (like a dummy) and boughta 67 Roadster. Ended up selling that later and was Mazda-less till quite recently.
Well recently got the Mazda bug again and picked up a Tender Blue 85 GSL-SE, a 84 GSL (automatic) and am looking at another SE. I've got four daughters and I want them all to have SE's for thier first rides.
Love the forum and it helps a lot with the technical stuff I've forgotten over the years.
Thanks
At 42, I'm probably at the other end of the scale than most. I bought my first (1979) RX in '83 and sold it before I went overseas (Army)in '85. Then came home after savinga wad of dough from being in the desert with nothing to spend it on and bought a brand new GSL-SE (gunmetal/Maroon leather) from a dealer in Kansas City (Blue Springs) as the new 2nd Gens were coming out and he wanted to move it off the lot. Cost about 16K if I recall. Drove it for a long time. Could take any of the Stangs, Supras and 300ZX's at the time without much problems. Chicks liked it too!
Kept it till the Corvette bug bit me and I sold it (like a dummy) and boughta 67 Roadster. Ended up selling that later and was Mazda-less till quite recently.
Well recently got the Mazda bug again and picked up a Tender Blue 85 GSL-SE, a 84 GSL (automatic) and am looking at another SE. I've got four daughters and I want them all to have SE's for thier first rides.
Love the forum and it helps a lot with the technical stuff I've forgotten over the years.
Thanks
06-06-03, 05:32 PM
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I'm more into the unique engine thing myself.. I have a '02 WRX and a 85 GSL... So that covers the Turbo boxer engine and the rotary engine.. and now im in search of another engine that suits my fancy. Maybe ill go for a Turbo rotary
Maybe ill go for a Turbo rotary
06-15-03, 02:36 PM
#138
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I am the original owner of the 83 Misty Blue, and it looks about like the day it came off the showroom floor. The 85GSL I got last summer looks pretty good, too, but needs a clutch.
I'm 66 with 2 7s and looking for 2 more: a nice 85SE and a nice 79 SA. But don't tell my wife! But she's been better since I let her drive the 85 a little: maybe I should keep it just to placate her.
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I'm 66 with 2 7s and looking for 2 more: a nice 85SE and a nice 79 SA. But don't tell my wife! But she's been better since I let her drive the 85 a little: maybe I should keep it just to placate her.
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07-13-03, 05:11 PM
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i am only 18 on my first seven and i love it. but i still need to learn alot(as you guys can tell). i am surprised soooo many young guys own these when insurance is sooooooo high! $1000 for 6 months for me!!!!!!!!!!!!1
07-14-03, 06:14 AM
#141
I read your email
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Originally posted by bliffle
.... But don't tell my wife! But she's been better since I let her drive the 85 a little
.... But don't tell my wife! But she's been better since I let her drive the 85 a little
But I must say, the whole choke / startup proceedure thing really scares her. lol
07-14-03, 02:27 PM
#142
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I'm 36 and on my second FB. First one I bought when I was 24, had a SP 13B with a Mikuni, RB headers..yadda yadda..kept it for 3 years and sold it to buy a house. Bought an 85 GSL in near mint shape in March and am already starting the fun all over again. Already got my old style BBS 15x7 rims on the car and a 45 DCOE, RB dual exhaust, and a Mariah air dam ready to go! WOO HOOO! (Now should I go back to 13B SP or maybe a bridge, hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm)
Oh crap, I think I heard my wife locking up the checkbook and the VISA card again!
Oh crap, I think I heard my wife locking up the checkbook and the VISA card again!
07-14-03, 11:52 PM
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Old man, Digger? I'm 51. I'm grateful for the help I've received from the folks in this forum. I have a 13B powered 79 F/P "Special" autocrosser and 84 GSL-SE which doesn't get driven much, (my daily driver is a 5.0 Mustang). Plus 2 83 parts cars/lawn sculptures. I got the bug years ago driving my buddies 82. He ran CSP for years. Now it's converted to FP as a low cost mod. Last event mine was just over a second slower than his. I have MUCH to learn about suspension tuning.
07-16-03, 04:59 PM
#144
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I haven't told my wife about the 3rd FB in the driveway: got it free one day after she left for 2 months in France. I'm there now and I'll have 2 weeks to get it out of there after I return, before she does. She doesn't like cars cluttering the driveway.
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07-26-03, 02:31 PM
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I am 21 w/ an 85 GS. I bought it a few months ago from a friend's uncle that runs a Spec 7. It's damn clean for being 18 years old and the engine was rebuilt right before I purchased it.
07-26-03, 10:15 PM
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I'm old enough to be some of ya'lls mom, but still young enough to have fun..that said I'm over 40 but under 50!
I drive an 85 gsl-se w/158,000 had it now for 3 years. got it for $750 at a local auction.
Had a BF who used to work on it for me, I kept the car and let him go. It's been more reliable!
I drive an 85 gsl-se w/158,000 had it now for 3 years. got it for $750 at a local auction.
Had a BF who used to work on it for me, I kept the car and let him go. It's been more reliable!