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

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 07:57 PM
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a LOT of stuff and questions; [including vidoes & pics]



Does this look alright for a twenty year old rad? I know the overflow bottle looks disgusting and it's new.



Random pic of the actuators for anyone needing them for reference.



Everything look good? Can someone point out the hose that I'm supposed to take off when I shut the car off for the night to find out why it’s flooding on a cold start?



Mmmmm gunk

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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What the hell is that orange stuff? Sealant?



Overall engine bay...



Not bad for OLD rims, can anyone offer any fixes for the dots and stuff on them? Pressure washer & degreaser didn’t work.



My wallpaper!



Is anyone selling one of these or will sell me this? I have to freaking hold a wire down when I start it or it wont start and so I have the cover off my ignition and it looks like someone stole my car 'aka tacky'.



20 Year Old Sub that beats the hell out of my car...



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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:01 PM
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What the hell does this go to? I didn’t plug it in due to the fact the last thing I plugged in blew a fuse (the connector under the shifter...d'oh).



Is this supposed to be like this?


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http://www.theforgottenwar.com/RX7/Videos/Start_Up.avi

Start Up! DivX required!

http://www.theforgottenwar.com/RX7/Videos/WOT.avi

Is this a good acceleration? I shifted slowly due to the fact I was holding the camera and shifting at the same time...very hard; I slowed down due to traffic coming up.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 08:52 PM
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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the yellow plug powers up your fuel pump while the key is at the on position but not while the car is on...this helps you check for fuel leaks

the green plug is for tuning the tps (throttle positioning sensor)...this gets the EFI tuned to spec and gets it to its perfect idle...800-750 rpm...
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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That orange stuff is sealant and those actuators look good( I wish mine had them on it!) and the green plug you are holding is where you connect a TPS tester. Don't know what the other is it doesn't plug into anything. Hope that helps.
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:40 PM
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Man my car is missing those actuators!
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:53 PM
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so i noticed in the video that you somehow disables your rev buzzer?
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 09:59 PM
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Nope,

It's there, I hit it all the time!

I'm about to take the cam and go out and have some fun!

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 10:02 PM
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oh, ok. I couldn't hear it above the growling...
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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 10:13 PM
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That's the A/C Pressure switch. Yes, it looks like that.

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 10:15 PM
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double post.

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Old Apr 27, 2005 | 11:05 PM
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Thanks!

http://www.theforgottenwar.com/RX7/Videos/Corners.wmv

Fast as hell in the corners!

http://www.theforgottenwar.com/RX7/Videos/0_100_MPH.wmv

0-100+ MPH - girlfriends house was coming up had to slow down lol

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 01:24 AM
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Nice...... not impressed with 100 down a 2 lane at night tho.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:20 AM
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There's a meridian in the middle and everyone flys down that road
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:39 AM
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Actually, two lanes on both sides, the only thing bigger is the interstate around here and theres too many cops there getting out of towners.

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 09:31 AM
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You're going to get killed, or kill someone else.

There's no reason to be driving 100mph on city streets, with self-proclaimed traffic around you (per the video).

Good thing for me you're on the other side of the CONUS,
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 12:17 PM
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There was three cars that I passed, and I used my blinker and waited and wasnt weaving in and out of traffic.

For your information MR ANGEL I do 100mph regularly in my car and I've yet to have a wreck in three years of driving like so...

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 04:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Tech_Greek
There was three cars that I passed, and I used my blinker and waited and wasnt weaving in and out of traffic.

For your information MR ANGEL I do 100mph regularly in my car and I've yet to have a wreck in three years of driving like so...

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If you're going to be irresponsible, do in a car other than the GSL-SE. It's more valuable than you are.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:26 PM
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You cannot honestly tell me that driving around in a FB doesnt give you an urge to speed?

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:46 PM
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Nope!
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 06:54 PM
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Well,

That 100 MPH run was only for the video because I was bored...I dont do 100 MPH on the streets like that...

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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Tech_Greek
There was three cars that I passed, and I used my blinker and waited and wasnt weaving in and out of traffic.

For your information MR ANGEL I do 100mph regularly in my car and I've yet to have a wreck in three years of driving like so...

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I thought you said you didn't do that often.....just for the video.....

And you're a retard to be doing 100+ mph on a road with other traffic WITH soptlights. Save that stupid **** for the track. I love my FB, and I love speed...but I don't speed in my FB. When I feel the need, I head to a race track, where there are SAFTEY precautions, and an ambulance. And you endangered the welfare of your gf....nice one Einstein.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 07:05 PM
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Geez give him a break everyone has gone over 100mph before... He was just trying to show what his FB can do.
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Old Apr 28, 2005 | 08:15 PM
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THANK YOU, someone finally sees what I'm talking about...I wasn't trying to look for a race or anything, I bought this car with my money, I pay the insurance, I pay for gas, I pay for the bills and I'm going to do what I want not because some guy on the internet told me I was wrong for speeding when there was slim to zero traffic and notice I didnt punch until I got away from traffic RETARD.

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