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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 02:25 PM
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Jimmy Kimmel drove a first gen

Hey Guys,

I was listening to Howard Stern yesterday,and he had Adam Carolla on the show.During the interview Adam(A certified car guy)was telling Howard about how he meet Jimmy,and while he was doing so he montioned Jimmy had just started on teh radio in Los Angeles,and he was driving a "Piece of **** 82 RX-7". Now I don't agree that any RX-7(especially a 1st gen) is a piece of ****,but I thought it was cool that a guy I like watching on TV owned a car similar to me.Now I suppose it isn't anything special that anyone had an RX-7 let alone a D level celebrity,but it is pretty cool any way.Just thought I would share.

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 02:28 PM
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"piece of ****" is a very broad phase now a days.
thats cool tho.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:08 PM
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I take it as meaning that it was a badass and sexy 82 RX7 that was in shitty shape. Cause who could call a first gen a piece of ****? Honestly.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:47 PM
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adam corolla is a big datsun person so maybe it has something to do with rivalry of the automakers, but im pretty sure it was literally just a peice of ****....
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 04:58 PM
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ha i call mine a piece of ****, that doesnt mean it wont blow the tires off, but thats a pretty general phrase. none the less it was an rx 7 and jimmy kimmel drove it.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 05:20 PM
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Reminds me of the time me and the rest of the SHO community found out that Conan O'Brien had a '92 SHO. One of the funniest segments I've ever seen on that show.

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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 07:44 PM
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my Gf reminds me that my car is a POS everyday i should dump her. my GF that is my car treats me better anyway.
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 10:17 PM
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my Gf reminds me that my car is a POS everyday i should dump her. my GF that is my car treats me better anyway.
Just remind her that "That POS is what lets me pick YOU up for the dates".
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Old Apr 27, 2007 | 11:27 PM
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Carolla is all about the old school, heres his sweet FJ20 powered BRE 510:

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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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Best friend is a Zcar guy and when I told him about my new car he said the same kinda remark. But then followed up with "that's because I drive a Z..."
We will still drive together and I let him lead most times...The best radar detector I have ever used has been on the brake lights of his car

Driving in the U.P. of Michigan can be alot of fun!
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 12:31 AM
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man i didnt know the rx/z rivalry ran so deep, i mean i keep mine in seperate garages lol. i still want a 510, adams looks badass,
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 07:44 AM
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Originally Posted by 85-GSL
man i didnt know the rx/z rivalry ran so deep, i mean i keep mine in seperate garages lol. i still want a 510, adams looks badass,
Yeh i was $500 shy of getting a nice dime last year. swapped, enike/riken 15s, tastefully modded etc etc.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DLxAminer
Best friend is a Zcar guy and when I told him about my new car he said the same kinda remark. But then followed up with "that's because I drive a Z..."
We will still drive together and I let him lead most times...The best radar detector I have ever used has been on the brake lights of his car

Driving in the U.P. of Michigan can be alot of fun!

The UP???? Where did you go? I go to Michigan Tech up in Houghton.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 10:46 AM
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pretty neat to know that there are those in the celeb community that like 7's. i dont know about the car being a pos. i wonder if someone email'd kimel if he'd send a pic of the car...that would be interesting.
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Old Apr 28, 2007 | 11:05 PM
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Talking Rivalry

My Dad Is a Local Z car Guru My brother has a awesome No RUST 510 I Have the SE what went Wrong with those guys
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