Some day soon I'll have one.
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Some day soon I'll have one.
Some day soon I'll have one.
I have been into cars for 20 years. Ive had at least 20 cars, im 33 now. From '68 chargers, some toyotas, some datsuns, etc.
I decided I want a toy on the side so i can keep my current car garaged with low mileage. I been looking at both the 240Z and the RX-7. I want an RX-7 more. I'll be reading for days here learning about some basics to this car. I did an engine swap in one when i worked at a shop in my early years. I'll see if i can dispell myths that Ive heard about the 12As only lasting 100k or so before they need a rebuild. I want a car with crappy paint, so i dont have to worry about dings. But I want a solid engine and killer interior. I do all my own work pretty much, so I'll end up sinking money into it no matter what I get. I was all set to only get a GSL-SE just for the extra horsepower. But I'll read up and see if maybe the carb versions can be better for various reasons.. maybe more simplicity.. more manual control. Looking to spend between $2500-$3000 for the car I describe above. I am only interested in Gen 1 cars.
I have been into cars for 20 years. Ive had at least 20 cars, im 33 now. From '68 chargers, some toyotas, some datsuns, etc.
I decided I want a toy on the side so i can keep my current car garaged with low mileage. I been looking at both the 240Z and the RX-7. I want an RX-7 more. I'll be reading for days here learning about some basics to this car. I did an engine swap in one when i worked at a shop in my early years. I'll see if i can dispell myths that Ive heard about the 12As only lasting 100k or so before they need a rebuild. I want a car with crappy paint, so i dont have to worry about dings. But I want a solid engine and killer interior. I do all my own work pretty much, so I'll end up sinking money into it no matter what I get. I was all set to only get a GSL-SE just for the extra horsepower. But I'll read up and see if maybe the carb versions can be better for various reasons.. maybe more simplicity.. more manual control. Looking to spend between $2500-$3000 for the car I describe above. I am only interested in Gen 1 cars.
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Crappy paint and killer interior? Might be tough.
12a generally is more durable and the cars are lighter. 13b has more power.
Personally, I am biased towards the 12a because of my weight-reduction addiction, and I love the sound of carburetors. Plus I'm too poor for a GSL SE =P
Finding a good RX-7 for under 3,000 will not be the least bit hard.
12a generally is more durable and the cars are lighter. 13b has more power.
Personally, I am biased towards the 12a because of my weight-reduction addiction, and I love the sound of carburetors. Plus I'm too poor for a GSL SE =P
Finding a good RX-7 for under 3,000 will not be the least bit hard.
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In that price range you should get something very decent. If you take care a stock rotary engine it will last a long time. People who do not know about these engines and do not take care of them is just like anything else, it won't last long. A race engine is another story; although, I read folks on here put alot of miles on them also. It all depends on how hard you beat the snot out of the motor and with all that it will still take a licking. 1st gens in general are easy to work on and just like any other car if you don't maintain them, well you know
While you are reading, a great start would be a history lesson on the achievments of the rotary engine on the track. Looky here.
While you are reading, a great start would be a history lesson on the achievments of the rotary engine on the track. Looky here.
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get a 84-85 GS or GSL model, swap in 13b and carb it, less weight, simplicity and just as much fun. also the gray/black interiors are one of my personal fav's of any car of its time.
search around, theres tons of info on building up a fun little Rex here.
search around, theres tons of info on building up a fun little Rex here.
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thanks for all the advice. These things are hard to find too. I'm on ebay and a local "craigslist" every day. There are only like 15 total, none of which I am interested in.
The paint doesnt have to be crap. but i spend all day worrying about getting dings on my new car, so i dont want cherry paint if i can help it. i had an 82 626 once, (POS), and the paint was very poor. I thought Mazdas are known for crappy paint in the early 80's.
I prefer a blue or even a white RX-7, I dont like the silver too much, I had a 2002 silver SE-R Spec-V before my Jetta.
so youre talking about getting a 84-85 with a 13b, then take out all the EFI, go with carb? Isnt the EFI more smooth and powerful? I suppose you can get killer carbs too. I'll read up on that too. Its good that I'm here BEFORE I get my car, cuz i got a lot of reading to do.
i was mostly into stereo work in 2002-2003. Heres a page of all the audio work i did if anyones interested:
http://sicily.globat.com/%7Emarkgera...om/sounds.html
The paint doesnt have to be crap. but i spend all day worrying about getting dings on my new car, so i dont want cherry paint if i can help it. i had an 82 626 once, (POS), and the paint was very poor. I thought Mazdas are known for crappy paint in the early 80's.
I prefer a blue or even a white RX-7, I dont like the silver too much, I had a 2002 silver SE-R Spec-V before my Jetta.
so youre talking about getting a 84-85 with a 13b, then take out all the EFI, go with carb? Isnt the EFI more smooth and powerful? I suppose you can get killer carbs too. I'll read up on that too. Its good that I'm here BEFORE I get my car, cuz i got a lot of reading to do.
i was mostly into stereo work in 2002-2003. Heres a page of all the audio work i did if anyones interested:
http://sicily.globat.com/%7Emarkgera...om/sounds.html
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Originally Posted by dreamingofRX7
so youre talking about getting a 84-85 with a 13b, then take out all the EFI, go with carb? Isnt the EFI more smooth and powerful? I suppose you can get killer carbs too. I'll read up on that too. Its good that I'm here BEFORE I get my car, cuz i got a lot of reading to do.
really depends how dirty you want to get with the car and how much work you want to do. im just speaking on what i've done personally (well im still working on it actually) but im on my 3rd FB Rx7 now, SE's being 300'ish pounds heavier than a GS with a bunch of options you'll probably never use unless you plan to use this as your only car, you may aswell slap a carb on it, headers, exhaust, etc.. i know many people will disagree with me, but i have my doubts in the early EFI systems of these cars, they seem rather problem prone. atleast with a carb it will simplify things. i guess thats my point.
anyways, g'luck on finding a car. maybe post up a few examples of what you're looking at and we could get a better idea of what you're after.
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this fricken MINT one if it werent so expensive...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560724349&rd=1
its sooo perfect... so sweet.. so beautiful..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560724349&rd=1
its sooo perfect... so sweet.. so beautiful..
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decent one for cheap so far. 30 mins drive for me..
i dont care if anyone swoops it.. i dont know if its good enough condition for me yet..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...561616184&rd=1
i dont care if anyone swoops it.. i dont know if its good enough condition for me yet..
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...561616184&rd=1
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does this statement seem accurate to you pros?
"This vehicle runs great but if not driven often, will smoke until the oil seals run in. I understand that this is normal for the early RX-7s. The car was recently smog tested and passed the California required dynomometer smog testing. The smog test report is available for your information."
"This vehicle runs great but if not driven often, will smoke until the oil seals run in. I understand that this is normal for the early RX-7s. The car was recently smog tested and passed the California required dynomometer smog testing. The smog test report is available for your information."
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Originally Posted by dreamingofRX7
he says that keypad in the center console is some factory engine managament computer? Anyone heard of this?
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Heres you another one and this one is in mint condition.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560598177&rd=1
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...560598177&rd=1
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holy crap thats a nice one!! But I wouldnt really deal w shipping from there.. Would prob cost an extra $500 minimum..
also.. keep in mind.. the money I save on the car.. can be extra money to be put INTO the car.. i plan to sink money into this for 2-3 years once i get it.
daMN!! i just checked a shipping quote, $1200 to ship it here to California!
also.. keep in mind.. the money I save on the car.. can be extra money to be put INTO the car.. i plan to sink money into this for 2-3 years once i get it.
daMN!! i just checked a shipping quote, $1200 to ship it here to California!
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Originally Posted by Pele
The Q/A section of the auction actually says it's a Driving computer... I assume it's something like you put in various Average MPH and trip distance and get estimate time and **** like that back...
i have the high bid.. but i dont know how far ill go on this one.. i aint gonna drop $2500 on a car like that.. maybe not even $2000. i need better.
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Originally Posted by dreamingofRX7
Some day soon I'll have one.
I have been into cars for 20 years. Ive had at least 20 cars, im 33 now. From '68 chargers, some toyotas, some datsuns, etc.
I decided I want a toy on the side so i can keep my current car garaged with low mileage. I been looking at both the 240Z and the RX-7. I want an RX-7 more. I'll be reading for days here learning about some basics to this car. I did an engine swap in one when i worked at a shop in my early years. I'll see if i can dispell myths that Ive heard about the 12As only lasting 100k or so before they need a rebuild. I want a car with crappy paint, so i dont have to worry about dings. But I want a solid engine and killer interior. I do all my own work pretty much, so I'll end up sinking money into it no matter what I get. I was all set to only get a GSL-SE just for the extra horsepower. But I'll read up and see if maybe the carb versions can be better for various reasons.. maybe more simplicity.. more manual control. Looking to spend between $2500-$3000 for the car I describe above. I am only interested in Gen 1 cars.
I have been into cars for 20 years. Ive had at least 20 cars, im 33 now. From '68 chargers, some toyotas, some datsuns, etc.
I decided I want a toy on the side so i can keep my current car garaged with low mileage. I been looking at both the 240Z and the RX-7. I want an RX-7 more. I'll be reading for days here learning about some basics to this car. I did an engine swap in one when i worked at a shop in my early years. I'll see if i can dispell myths that Ive heard about the 12As only lasting 100k or so before they need a rebuild. I want a car with crappy paint, so i dont have to worry about dings. But I want a solid engine and killer interior. I do all my own work pretty much, so I'll end up sinking money into it no matter what I get. I was all set to only get a GSL-SE just for the extra horsepower. But I'll read up and see if maybe the carb versions can be better for various reasons.. maybe more simplicity.. more manual control. Looking to spend between $2500-$3000 for the car I describe above. I am only interested in Gen 1 cars.
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