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08-07-01, 11:30 PM
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new car ?'s
I'm thinkin about buyin a 83 RX-7. I already own a 88 T2. But I need a beater car, and this one is in really bad condition. I was just curious if there is anything in paticular I should know about the first generation rex's before I buy one. thanks
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08-07-01, 11:33 PM
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look under the trim on the rear wheel wells and under the storage boxes behind the seats for signs of rust, the 1st gens that haven't been rust proofed might have SERIOUS rust problems in these areas.
don't be suprised if you have more fun driving the '83 than the '88 (sorry couldn't resist:p )
(of course just noticed u in FL so might not have the same rust problems we have here
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don't be suprised if you have more fun driving the '83 than the '88 (sorry couldn't resist:p )
(of course just noticed u in FL so might not have the same rust problems we have here
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08-08-01, 07:46 AM
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Hey, Guy
What's "bad condition" mean? Send us some details and we can respond in kind...
As rxtasy said, don't be surprised when come to love the overall "sportiness" of the 1st gen, over the "boulevard cruiser." That's not to mention ease of "working on." I predict (from a little reading of the cowchips) that it won't be long before you're askin' us about the top dog...GSL-SE....
A tip of the Stetson,
Denny, from the 'ol corncrib
What's "bad condition" mean? Send us some details and we can respond in kind...
As rxtasy said, don't be surprised when come to love the overall "sportiness" of the 1st gen, over the "boulevard cruiser." That's not to mention ease of "working on." I predict (from a little reading of the cowchips) that it won't be long before you're askin' us about the top dog...GSL-SE....
A tip of the Stetson,
Denny, from the 'ol corncrib
08-08-01, 11:16 PM
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thanks guys for the tips. got any more? oh and i'm not worried about the back end swinging around on me because i had the shittiest tires on my car for the longest time, and i've spun out so many times it isn't funny. i'm going to go look at it tomarrow, i'll post what i saw here tomarrow.
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08-09-01, 01:09 AM
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I have an 83 and have lots of good info on my site. check it out.
http://www.pittdp.homestead.com/
http://www.pittdp.homestead.com/
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