So my car's featured on Autoblog...
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ROTISSERIE ENGINE POWER!
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Winterpeg, Canada
So my car's featured on Autoblog...
Hooray, I got picked for reader ride of the day!
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/01/r...azda-rx-7-gsl/
There's more pictures and info in my flickr account. Oh, and I hope I'll get some votes when the polls open this weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74555501@N00/
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/01/r...azda-rx-7-gsl/
There's more pictures and info in my flickr account. Oh, and I hope I'll get some votes when the polls open this weekend.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/74555501@N00/
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ROTISSERIE ENGINE POWER!
Joined: Jul 2003
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From: Winterpeg, Canada
Hey, thanks for the compliments everyone! The car doesn't look that perfect in real life, it's all about the angle (and photo retouching). So....right now I'm going to ***** myself out for votes. Let's represent the rotary!
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/02/p...-through-12-1/
And for anyone that hasn't seen it yet here's the little bio I submitted with the pictures:
"Well, here's my 1983 Mazda RX-7. It's a GSL model which means it has LSD, 4 wheel disc brakes and leather interior. I've had it for almost 2 years now, with 140 000 kms on the odometer. How did I come to acquire this rolling contraption of steel and rubber? I remember it like it was almost 2 years ago...
Like most teenage boys my flights of fancy towards girls and cars blossomed and I soon found myself searching for one to call my own. The latter was met with more success than the former, which is a mixed blessing I guess. Being drawn more to the performance side of the spectrum (thank goodness) I started looking for a car that could meet my criteria: Lightweight, maneuverable, manual gearbox, lots of potential for power, RWD and, most importantly to a high school student, cheaper than discount dirt. Basically I wanted a learning car, something that I could use to foray into mechanics, driving and racing without killing myself or my pay cheque.
So with my all important checklist I ventured forth but soon realized that my car was not to be found in the 90's, which was a sea awash with boring, slushbox FWD econoboxes. A bit stymied I turned my sights towards the decade of wearing sunglasses at night and Top Gun, where the pickings might be better. However, the real magic was brought to me by the letters R, X and the number 7. And the hyphen contributed as well, it fits in there somewhere. A chance encounter introduced me to the wonderful world of Wankel and I was soon hypnotized by its spinning Dorito goodness. The engineers identified with all the qualities that I emphasized and I think they saw the same thing that I do when asked to envision a "sports car."
After much research I began looking for a 2nd generation RX-7 but was again met with little luck. Out of curiosity (and desperation) I began looking at the first rendition of my beloved model. That's when I came across this beauty (and in my favourite colour too). Yes, it was a little rough around the edges but it could go and stop for bon marche. And besides, a carburetor? Solid rear axle? Whorehouse red interior? Where do I sign?!
I picked up mon petite cherie and did what any self-respecting new car owner would do: drive it into a garage and promptly tear it apart into itty bitty pieces.
I was enrolled in an automotive course at Winnipeg Technical College so I had a lot of time, expert help and access to shiny tools. I did most of the maintenance work and installations there. I chucked the stock carb and emissions stuff, front mounted a RX-4 oil cooler from, wired up the fuel pump, set my clothes on fire with the MIG welder, etc. I learned a lot from my instructors while I was there. I also learned that the automotive trade wasn't for me. I also found quite a bit of rust on the car, which was quite.....unfortunate (I used less polite terms at the time). So I got everything together, drove it for a while, and stored it in my garage for winter surgery. I ended up cutting, grinding, welding, bondoing and painting large portions of the car. Let me tell you, welding with flux core underneath a car in sub-zero temperatures is NOT fun.
Alas, springtime came. With it came melting snow, the fresh scent of blooming flowers and the sound of birds and tires chirping. Well, assuming you can hear anything over an open header rotary. Which you can't. I got the suspension and exhaust goodies on and managed to finish painting the day before my autox school. Procrastination is my forte, I know.
The car's treated me well as a DD and weekend toy. Sure, it's not the newest or fastest or nicest car but it's reliable, fun, and is able to retain most of the fluids that I put in it. It does all of that and manages to look classier than most vehicles from it's era. I look forward to more autox and midnight back roads once the snow disappears. Maybe with a "Members Only" jacket on and blaring some Tears for Fears to set the mood.
Ok, maybe without the jacket.
-Ken
ENGINE
Mikuni 44PHH Side draft Carburetor
Mazda Wrap Around Intake Manifold
RX-4 Oil Cooler
Racing Beat Header
2 ¼” exhaust w/Racing Beat Resonator, stock muffler
Carter 72GPH Fuel Pump
Holley FPR
Emissions Removal
A/C Removal
Engine Torque Brace
SUSPENSION
Racing Beat Springs
Tokico Blue Shocks
195/60/R13 Sumitomo HTR200"
http://www.autoblog.com/2006/12/02/p...-through-12-1/
And for anyone that hasn't seen it yet here's the little bio I submitted with the pictures:
"Well, here's my 1983 Mazda RX-7. It's a GSL model which means it has LSD, 4 wheel disc brakes and leather interior. I've had it for almost 2 years now, with 140 000 kms on the odometer. How did I come to acquire this rolling contraption of steel and rubber? I remember it like it was almost 2 years ago...
Like most teenage boys my flights of fancy towards girls and cars blossomed and I soon found myself searching for one to call my own. The latter was met with more success than the former, which is a mixed blessing I guess. Being drawn more to the performance side of the spectrum (thank goodness) I started looking for a car that could meet my criteria: Lightweight, maneuverable, manual gearbox, lots of potential for power, RWD and, most importantly to a high school student, cheaper than discount dirt. Basically I wanted a learning car, something that I could use to foray into mechanics, driving and racing without killing myself or my pay cheque.
So with my all important checklist I ventured forth but soon realized that my car was not to be found in the 90's, which was a sea awash with boring, slushbox FWD econoboxes. A bit stymied I turned my sights towards the decade of wearing sunglasses at night and Top Gun, where the pickings might be better. However, the real magic was brought to me by the letters R, X and the number 7. And the hyphen contributed as well, it fits in there somewhere. A chance encounter introduced me to the wonderful world of Wankel and I was soon hypnotized by its spinning Dorito goodness. The engineers identified with all the qualities that I emphasized and I think they saw the same thing that I do when asked to envision a "sports car."
After much research I began looking for a 2nd generation RX-7 but was again met with little luck. Out of curiosity (and desperation) I began looking at the first rendition of my beloved model. That's when I came across this beauty (and in my favourite colour too). Yes, it was a little rough around the edges but it could go and stop for bon marche. And besides, a carburetor? Solid rear axle? Whorehouse red interior? Where do I sign?!
I picked up mon petite cherie and did what any self-respecting new car owner would do: drive it into a garage and promptly tear it apart into itty bitty pieces.
I was enrolled in an automotive course at Winnipeg Technical College so I had a lot of time, expert help and access to shiny tools. I did most of the maintenance work and installations there. I chucked the stock carb and emissions stuff, front mounted a RX-4 oil cooler from, wired up the fuel pump, set my clothes on fire with the MIG welder, etc. I learned a lot from my instructors while I was there. I also learned that the automotive trade wasn't for me. I also found quite a bit of rust on the car, which was quite.....unfortunate (I used less polite terms at the time). So I got everything together, drove it for a while, and stored it in my garage for winter surgery. I ended up cutting, grinding, welding, bondoing and painting large portions of the car. Let me tell you, welding with flux core underneath a car in sub-zero temperatures is NOT fun.
Alas, springtime came. With it came melting snow, the fresh scent of blooming flowers and the sound of birds and tires chirping. Well, assuming you can hear anything over an open header rotary. Which you can't. I got the suspension and exhaust goodies on and managed to finish painting the day before my autox school. Procrastination is my forte, I know.
The car's treated me well as a DD and weekend toy. Sure, it's not the newest or fastest or nicest car but it's reliable, fun, and is able to retain most of the fluids that I put in it. It does all of that and manages to look classier than most vehicles from it's era. I look forward to more autox and midnight back roads once the snow disappears. Maybe with a "Members Only" jacket on and blaring some Tears for Fears to set the mood.
Ok, maybe without the jacket.
-Ken
ENGINE
Mikuni 44PHH Side draft Carburetor
Mazda Wrap Around Intake Manifold
RX-4 Oil Cooler
Racing Beat Header
2 ¼” exhaust w/Racing Beat Resonator, stock muffler
Carter 72GPH Fuel Pump
Holley FPR
Emissions Removal
A/C Removal
Engine Torque Brace
SUSPENSION
Racing Beat Springs
Tokico Blue Shocks
195/60/R13 Sumitomo HTR200"
TACOCAT
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From: Milky Way
I hope you don't mind but i made sure everyone in the lounge voted for you
https://www.rx7club.com/lounge-192/vote-rx-7-so-he-can-win-fb-belongs-forum-member-board-601876/
I love your FB mang!
https://www.rx7club.com/lounge-192/vote-rx-7-so-he-can-win-fb-belongs-forum-member-board-601876/
I love your FB mang!
Terrified.
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 3,463
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From: Muncie, IN
Originally Posted by cdrad51
And how in hell did you do that, if the poll detection mechanism has to do with the ip address, and not cookies?
Me just being a dumbass again. Sorry.
TACOCAT
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 3,042
Likes: 2
From: Milky Way
The voting ended at midnight tonite...oh and here is the link to the poll
http://poll.pollhost.com/d2VibG9nc2l...wJQXNzb3J0ZWQ/
'85 Land Rover 90= 332
'90 BMW 325is= 754
'88 Grand Wagoneer= 225
'60 Ford Thunderbird= 300
'83 Mazda RX-7= 818
http://poll.pollhost.com/d2VibG9nc2l...wJQXNzb3J0ZWQ/
'85 Land Rover 90= 332
'90 BMW 325is= 754
'88 Grand Wagoneer= 225
'60 Ford Thunderbird= 300
'83 Mazda RX-7= 818