New-Old-Old RX-7 owner
Just wanted to say "Hi" and introduce myself.
Many many years ago, I owned a '88 GXL RX-7. Right before I got married, I sold it. I have regretted it ever since. Well, I have finally tracked down an identical car, to the one I sold those many years ago, and bought it! Don't ask how much, because it was a purchase of love, and cost me a bit more than KBB. Anyway, as I get back into this ownership thing again, I will be reading the boards, and looking for maintenance tips etc... Since I am in my mid 30's, I wanted something that was stock, (not going to mod it) with low miles to become a sunday driver (boo if you want to). I plan on keeping this car till I am really old and gray... |
Congratulations and welcome aboard :D
I had my 7 parked for three days fixing some oil lines and it felt SO GOOD to get back in the driver's seat. I can hardly imagine what it's been like without one for so many years :) btw, GXL = :bigthumb: any pics? |
Welcome- I started out with the same mentality (late 30's now) when I got mine- keep it stock and reliable for a daily driver...However, I gotta tell ya, the car is much more fun to drive with a nice high flow exhaust and intake system...Something to think about when your stock cats clog up on ya... :)
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hehehe :devil: they ALWAYS come back.
yeah, welcome back.... I did the same thing, except it has only been 4 years for me.....I lost my nerve with other cars quickly |
I have other cars that are modded, either for show, or performance... this car will be my pampered baby.
I will have to share some pictures at a later date. I will be picking up the car this weekend. Going on a road trip... Heading out with my Avalanche and a car carrier... comming home with a RX-7 in tow:D |
pictures are always a plus, but so are pictures of your other modded machines. what do you own that's high performance?
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Something about a 7 that puts a twinkle in the owner's eye.... hey I might just have to take a short road trip with mine this summer and come down to see it. :)
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Welcome!!! 30 something isn't bad...you can't break a hip in a car!!! Hehe JK. I remember when mine was stalling every week or two and I could not consistantly drive it...It feels really good to be in it...and now that it is fixed...hehe well...you all know. The only thing is...i miss driving my Mustang. BTW I have pics posted on myspace.com... Here, I will show you. Then you all can get to know me a little more.
http://www.myspace.com/index.cfm?fus...20040623181225 |
I seem to be having some trouble posting pictures... let's try this again.
This is my wife's car. It's a '99 VW New Beetle, modified for show. It has some performance enhancements on it, but their is only so much that can be done with a 2.0L VW. http://otto.conbc.org/t-eotto9.jpg My Chevy Avalanche. This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I have never dinoed it, so I don't know what the performance gain is. http://otto.conbc.org/spork04-small.jpg then I also have a '33 "Vicky" that is in the works. |
Originally posted by RX7.0 Something about a 7 that puts a twinkle in the owner's eye.... hey I might just have to take a short road trip with mine this summer and come down to see it. :) |
Originally posted by screamingbluemessiah My Chevy Avalanche. This has a modified air intake, supercharger, exhaust, headers, plugs etc... I |
When you are his age and can afford it...who cares!?!
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Originally posted by casio wow, msn.com did a cover on gas mileage a few months back. i believe the Avalanche was under the new Lamborghini as worst gas mileage. i think it tied city, but was rated .5 higher for highway (something like that). then you go and supercharge it? that must cost a bit at the gastank. :( |
even 17 is better than what it was rated at. i thought it was 14. its been so long, though, i dont recall exact numbers. i would think the supercharged v8 would be hurting you. well, i'm glad your mpg isnt half bad. i talked my mom into getting an Insight (60-100mpg), but there aren't any in the area that i can find. :(
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Wow, there's a couple of us that got "hooked" and had in-betweener cars. :D I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. ;) Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little? :evilgrin:
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We know how it is - before long it whispers in you ear - "turbo"
Your not old yet. I'm 60 and I just did a single handed J-spec swap. |
Originally posted by Rattaan Wow, there's a couple of us that got "hooked" and had in-betweener cars. :D I took two years in between my rx's. Getting back into one made it just seem right. Hard to explain it but they do make you keep one around. ;) Sure you aren't going to mod it? Not even just a little? :evilgrin: BTW, I need help coming up with a name for my car. I have always named my cars, but I am having a hard time with this one. Any good suggestions? |
Cool welcome to the forum man.
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Bertha? J/K How about Jennifer?
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Welcome back to the rotary! :)
I'm in the same boat as you. I'm going to try and buy back my first FC since I miss it so much. Don't even care if it costs too much also. |
Originally posted by 88turbotime :wtf: was that? |
hey man welcom back to the game as i like to call driving this car. it really is not lake any other car..... 1/2 of that is the engine tho lol
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The simple fact that a 1.3L motor is capable of handing larger engines their ass' just makes it that much more fun!!! I smoked a 1.8 Jetta last night on the way home...poor guy was PUSHING that little car...he was PISSED! Hehe I love my RX!
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Well, I have everything lined up to go an pickup my GXL tomorrow.
So, if you see a Orange Avalanche pulling a Uhaul trailer, through Indiana, Ill, or WI... don't forget to honk and wave. Sunday we will be hitting the Upper Peninsula, and then down the middle of Michigan. |
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