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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 01:52 PM
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My First RX-7 ***PICS***

Sorry if someone notices these pics are a repost from my other thread, but new and couldn't figure the whole edit title thing. It is currently hiding from the neighborhood "mob" so they won't hassle me about another non-running car (for now). Looking forward to driving this bad boy on the street!
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:02 PM
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Man I love those wheels. Do you have any idea what they are? Or does anyone else on here know what they are by any chance?
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:04 PM
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I've seen them before, I think they were stock on some 1980 models?
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:20 PM
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Looks good, if you have anything except the GSL-SE model you just saved yourself a big headache by getting a car that already has wheels. And good looking ones too.

What does it need to get running? Just something wrong with it, or is it missing parts?
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 02:56 PM
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They are 15x7 BBS's with 225 50's for now and all the center caps are present and accounted for. It's a '85 GSL and the last owner told me it had a carb problem, but this is the same guy who's taillight bulb was out on his PT Cruiser and he bought an entire taillight assembly! Everypart was there when I got it except for the glass roof (Some @$$hole in Houston is Cruising Around with Now)and that rear piece of trim.
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Congrats and welcome! (i didn't see your other thread so i posted here)
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 04:42 PM
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Nice car. Rebuild the carn or send it off to be rebuilt. If that doesn't work post up what is happening and we should be able to help you out. Welcome to the forums
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 04:46 PM
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Nice 85! Love the wheels, and the colour.
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 04:52 PM
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Congrats. now get that carb rebuilt.
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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doesn't look to be in too bad of shape...but thats what I said about my car then I found the bin rust...
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Good Find...
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Old Oct 6, 2006 | 09:39 PM
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nice FB & welcome to the club! anything else mechanical other than adjusting the carb?
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 02:55 PM
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Will see by next weekend if there is any additional problems, the vehicle in its spot is currently being sent to car heaven.
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Old Oct 7, 2006 | 03:00 PM
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congrats, first gens = win
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:34 AM
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i want those wheels
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:39 AM
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Originally Posted by aws140
i want those wheels
You and I both.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:44 AM
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Sweet find, consider going with a Mikuni, weber or even a holley instead of rebuilding the carb. Especially if you're going to chase horsepower. But beware if you have emissions.

Welcome to the dark side.
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Old Oct 8, 2006 | 11:57 AM
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Nice car. It looks like it's got a ton of potential.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:25 AM
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Sorry aws140, wheels aren't currently on the market and when they do they will be completely redone with the stickiest street tires I can find. I will put you first in line when I can come up with some GSL-SE components that have the more common bolt pattern. First this thing needs to get put on the road and than I can worry about getting my panasports.
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Old Oct 9, 2006 | 11:36 AM
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car looks great! any interior pics? keep us updated on the status of the car. we can help you get her running and back on the street again!
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