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Old 05-24-05, 05:15 PM
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I'm the proud owner of my first RX-7.
It's a 1988 convertible 10th Anniversary.
She was basically built from the ground up after being stolen and completely stripped in the Seattle area.
It has a nice Tubro-II under the hood as well as a few other goodies.
I have a couple questions.
First of all, what is the story on these Anniversary models? How many were coupes vs. convertibles, or is mine just dolled up to replicate one?
Also, I really want to swap out the white wheels and 16" tires for some nice 5-spoke 17"s and tires. Is this sacreligious?
Anyway, I look forward to the forum and any input you guys have.
Thanks in advance,

Lindsey.
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Old 05-24-05, 05:22 PM
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i dont think they made convertible tenth anivs....but im not sure =/
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no vert 10th anniversary ever produced.

Someone put some work into that car,...
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looks like S5 mirrors too.
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Looks good. How much did you pay for it?
Old 05-24-05, 05:50 PM
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5K.
Had 60,000 miles and is in great shape.
Fast and fun. Even in the rain.
Old 05-24-05, 05:56 PM
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Well if it where an original 10th anniversary then I would say don’t change the wheels but since it’s not go ahead and do that.

and that is a great looking car by the way
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Always garaged, always clean, always fresh oil!
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10th aniv wheels are ugly as sin.
Old 05-24-05, 06:24 PM
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I like the white wheels on white body. But those wheels are heavy. Go with some white 7spoke 17" rims. That'd look SWEET!

I suppose that the previous owner decided that, since it's a white '88, it's an anniversary ed.
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That is one clean *** vert Awesome... definately not a 10th ave. But man clean swap, looks factory with the airbox and ****... I wished I woulda kept it that simple. O and btw if im not mistaken, those mirrors came with every vert, atleast USDM I think jdm came with the folding mirrors.. Anyways congrats on the purchase and it was worth every single penny... nice to see another boosted vert owner..
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Before '89, the aero mirror holes were more angular. The '89 and up were more smooth, like on this vert.
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Thanks for the input.
Here's a shot of the post hijacking, pre rebuild.
The guy that did it owned a rotary shop and spent a few years fixing it up for his wife.
It changed hands to a guy 3 miles from my house.
Lucky me!
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^---- are those FC wheels???
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Yep, no such thing as a 10thAE convertible. The 10thAE was only a limited edition Turbo coupe



Originally Posted by apreludem
10th aniv wheels are ugly as sin.
Originally Posted by White87FC
^---- are those FC wheels???
Those are not 10thAE wheels, those are '87 Turbo wheels painted to look like 10thAE wheels.

10thAE wheels only had 7 spokes

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Old 05-24-05, 08:23 PM
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good eye..regarless i hate the 10th aniv wheels....=(


Nice find regardless though, take good care of her! =)
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Thanks for the info.
I don't like the wheels either and have a couple sets I'm deciding between.
My last fun car was a 65 Porsche 356 that almost put me in the poor house.
I didn't really care about authenticity, just wanted to have fun. (All the way to the bank).
Had a few Lexi, Porsches, Acuras and a 92 MR2.
This one is by far the most fun.
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Such a sexy car. I love it.
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Haha, I tried to get my friend to buy that car. I live in springfield, i'm getting my car painted next month, when it's done, we'll have to cruise.
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