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Old 01-06-16, 07:39 PM
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Feel like a kid again....
I want to welcome myself from a veteran of the third gen section. Been on the forums for over 10 years and built my 3rd as far as I dreamed and enjoyedt thoroughly. Recently sold it and jumped into my childhood again by picking up an 85 gslse with 65k. All stock and in clean shape. Pics to come soon. Only things planned are a decent stereo and a good set of stock gslse rims. Let the good times roll! And no,i won't miss the old 500 hp beast. Cruising around in this gem is plenty fun. G...
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Old 01-06-16, 09:26 PM
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Glad to hear it! There's something about these older 1st Gen cars that is rewarding to a purist driver,
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Welcome back from the darkside. Its why we love these 1st gens so much.
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I to have succumed to the whine of the rotary. I have been out since 09. I will be getting an 84 SE. Congrats on your find and do you have any picts to share?
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Indeed, welcome back to the simple life of SA/FB. 65k -SE should be like new!

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I to have succumed to the whine of the rotary. I have been out since 09. I will be getting an 84 SE. Congrats on your find and do you have any picts to share?
Plenty of,pics,to come soon. Away on business right after the deal finalized
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I did have one question. I know 87 octane is fine but any problems with the ethanol in unleaded??
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Glad everything worked out for ya G, I'll miss your old SSM FD monster but I'm glad you found a cherry FB replacement
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Congrats man! Can't wait to see pics of her.
Sound like a sweet SE but you know what's better is a REW swapped SE
Classic FB looks with some power

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Congrats man! Can't wait to see pics of her.
Sound like a sweet SE but you know what's better is a REW swapped SE
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I know. Don't give me any ideas! This one is staying stock . maybe some suspension upgrades at best when it's time to dig in there.
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Glad everything worked out for ya G, I'll miss your old SSM FD monster but I'm glad you found a cherry FB replacement
Thanks for keeping your ever peeled. I gots to have something in the garage
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Congrats on the purchase!! Would love to see pics of the car! Do you know any history on the car?
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I know. Don't give me any ideas! This one is staying stock . maybe some suspension upgrades at best when it's time to dig in there.
Good choice, staying stock is alot easier on the wallet.
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I did have one question. I know 87 octane is fine but any problems with the ethanol in unleaded??
Unless the -SEs were something special, my understanding is rotaries are happy burning just about anything….

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They burn anything you put in it.
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Thanks for the replies. I'll get some pictures up of her this weekend.
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