1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

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Old Aug 2, 2022 | 05:58 PM
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First Drive!

My son and I have been working on an '81 together for a year or so. He just passed his driving license. This is him leaving on his first solo. Check out the face!



Old Aug 3, 2022 | 06:03 AM
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Absolutely the best thing in the world right there! That kid is hooked for life! Definitely the exact same way I felt on my first drive in an RX-7!
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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 12:16 PM
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Awesome........congrats.....
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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 01:20 PM
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I wonder how many of us here took our driving test in an Rx-7?

The SE I drive today is the car I took my driving test in, which may be even more rare. It's part of the love story that keeps us going, when all logic and reason points to newer vehicles.
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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 04:17 PM
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That's awesome! What a great project for you two!
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Old Aug 3, 2022 | 11:27 PM
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Perfect!
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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 01:33 PM
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Very Cool!!
I took my drivers test in a ‘74 Dodge Cornet wagon.
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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 01:55 PM
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That's too funny, I did mine in a 72 blue Coronet wagon!
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Old Aug 5, 2022 | 05:24 PM
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Mine was dark green. My dad drove it for 12 years then I got it my senior year of high school. It was pretty beat up but it usually got me where I needed to go.
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