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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 11:19 PM
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looking at a 84 rx7

hey guys I am new here and this guy is selling his rx7, for cheap, what problems or things should I look at and beware of, like engine probs, rusting prone areas etc...

Also what type of mods can be done to suspension, motor, etc.... any turboing of NA rotary

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Old Dec 7, 2002 | 11:23 PM
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check the archives!!!

that question was recently asked
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:06 AM
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check the engines compression. look for rust everywhere! rust is never a good thing. as far as mods, few foreing cars this hold have the innumerable modding options as the rx7. is it a gsl-se??
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:06 AM
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check the engines compression. look for rust everywhere! rust is never a good thing. as far as mods, few foreing cars this old have the innumerable modding options as the rx7. is it a gsl-se??
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:13 AM
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check the engines compression. look for rust everywhere! rust is never a good thing. as far as mods, few foreing cars this old have the innumerable modding options as the rx7. is it a gsl-se??
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:14 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:17 AM
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:22 AM
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Re: looking at a 84 rx7

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what problems or things should I look at and beware of, like ... rusting prone areas etc...
Take a philips head screwdriver to the four screws that hold the storage bins in place. Remove the bins, it's real easy, and inspect the inside of the rear wheel wells. This is the 1st Gen's achillies heal. The rust in this area can get very bad on some cars to the point of sticking your hand through it. If there is no rust or just a little rust there then you've got a solid car.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 06:41 AM
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What model of '84 RX-7 is it (GS, GSL, GSL-SE)? Has it been modified at all? And what IS the asking price??

Have you taken it for a drive?.. been up to redline through 3rd gear? How's the acceleration?
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 12:35 PM
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 05:42 PM
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Oh yeah, and remeber to check all of the accessories to see if they work. It's not a deal breaker, but if some or none of them don't work you could end up spending money on fixing them or all afternoon chasing electrical problems.
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Old Dec 8, 2002 | 10:48 PM
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thanks for all the advise, I will check that stuff, any rear problems witht he floor pans rusting

Also anyone do some turboing or engine swaps from different year RX7
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Old Dec 9, 2002 | 08:16 AM
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well i have a 83 rx7 and something is wrong with the clucth pedal. there is fluid in it and it goes in gear just a little bit. but when i put it in first it cuts off. the pedal goes straight to the floor with no pressure in it. i think i want to sell it, can i find any buyers.
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