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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:21 PM
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hey my names rob...i've just picked up a really clean 91, black leather, 5spd, NA...k&n drop in, borla exhuast, just scored a miata shifter off ebay so i'll be doin that next weekend hopefully(thanx to this place i didnt pay a grip for an rx one)...new to the forum, just thought i'd say hey to everyone
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:31 PM
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Nice coupe, welcome!

What kind of great deal did you get? How many miles?
Car looks clean and sounds like a good exhaust choice.
Good luck.
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:35 PM
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$1900, 130k miles, passed smog like it was a freakin honda...runs and drives great...new lsd rear, new tires, all new pioneer speakers, straight body, if there's a dent i havent found it yet...paints in pretty good shape, chipping in a few small spots but ntohign unexpected for a 15 year old car
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:39 PM
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awesome find man. do a full tune up and you'll be good to go!
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 10:53 PM
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would that be the same as a normal piston motor? new plugs, wires, replace fluids, etc...?? or is there stuff specific to a rotary? this is my first so im still learning
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Old Dec 26, 2005 | 11:46 PM
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Originally Posted by robtechfabrications
would that be the same as a normal piston motor? new plugs, wires, replace fluids, etc...?? or is there stuff specific to a rotary? this is my first so im still learning
Please read the sticky threads found at the top of this section. One of them is the FAQ for FC which includes the answers to many commonly asked questions, such as the one you just posted.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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How do you like the Borla?

Nice car d00d!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:32 AM
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i love the borla...sounds awesome..loud, but not overly loud, sounds like a burly v6 only smoother...and personally i think it looks great. and thanx, i love her!

checked the FAQ, thanx

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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 12:49 AM
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i love the borla...sounds awesome..loud, but not overly loud, sounds like a burly v6 only smoother...and personally i think it looks great. and thanx, i love her!

checked the FAQ, thanx
You convinced me. Thanks Rob!
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 01:48 AM
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yea no prob...i hope its not too loud with a header though cuz i wanna pick up a RB piece soon

let me know how ya like it
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 03:01 AM
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icemarks most commanly used phrase is

"Please read the sticky threads found at the top of this section. One of them is the FAQ for FC which includes the answers to many commonly asked questions, such as the one you just posted."
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 06:53 AM
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There are some copies of the factory service manuals on-line.

I have a mirror FSM at the link in my sig below.
Download & print whatever you need.
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Old Dec 27, 2005 | 10:40 AM
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Originally Posted by kompressorlogic
icemarks most commanly used phrase is

"Please read the sticky threads found at the top of this section. One of them is the FAQ for FC which includes the answers to many commonly asked questions, such as the one you just posted."
AMEN!!!!
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