RX-7 Convertables
11-10-03, 01:51 PM
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I bought and 88 Vert new in 88 and one last year with 113,000 on it. Outside of the fact that the rear shocks are shot to the point that they leak fluid, the vert has a nice tight ride. Very little noise.
11-10-03, 02:31 PM
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i think 'verts don't sell as well in Oz because on average they seem to be several thousand dollars more in price than the coupes.
i got myself a turbo 5-speed...
if i had the money a Wolf 3D v.4 and GT35/40 BB turbo would be in it as we speak.
here's a few pics....
i got myself a turbo 5-speed...
if i had the money a Wolf 3D v.4 and GT35/40 BB turbo would be in it as we speak.
here's a few pics....
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11-10-03, 03:56 PM
#55
brap brap
Originally posted by Tofuball
Duct Tape: $1
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
Duct Tape: $1
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
every 'vert has tears..... it's gonna happen. Mine does... but isn't there a slight purpose on the tears? Maybe I'm thinking something completely different today......
11-11-03, 03:20 AM
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Originally posted by Rx7Roadster
What wheels are those? Are they the Mazdaspeed Ms-01? I love those wheels.
What wheels are those? Are they the Mazdaspeed Ms-01? I love those wheels.
they're 235/45 17x9 all round on my 'vert, though i've had to use 2mm spacers on the front to JUST squeeze them on. looks nice though...
11-11-03, 01:44 PM
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That c&d driver article even claims the vert7 is more flexy than the others tested, even with "all the extra bracing." Thats all I was trying to say in the beginning. Besides, a few extra pieces of sheet metal tac-welded into place doesn't really amount to much though it is certainly better than nothing.
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
btw, I do like v8 swaps, but even better than those are buick v6's, but gnx7 happens to lives right down the street from me and his car is wicked and soon to be ridiculous so my opinion might be biased.
The best swaps are still 20b's though
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
btw, I do like v8 swaps, but even better than those are buick v6's, but gnx7 happens to lives right down the street from me and his car is wicked and soon to be ridiculous so my opinion might be biased.
The best swaps are still 20b's though
Last edited by RX-Heven; 11-11-03 at 01:50 PM.
11-11-03, 02:04 PM
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Originally posted by RX-Heven
That c&d driver article even claims the vert7 is more flexy than the others tested, even with "all the extra bracing." Thats all I was trying to say in the beginning. Besides, a few extra pieces of sheet metal tac-welded into place doesn't really amount to much though it is certainly better than nothing.
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
That c&d driver article even claims the vert7 is more flexy than the others tested, even with "all the extra bracing." Thats all I was trying to say in the beginning. Besides, a few extra pieces of sheet metal tac-welded into place doesn't really amount to much though it is certainly better than nothing.
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
And I never did a 20B swap, nor have I ever suggested that I did. I did orginally swap a S4 13BT in, but since have removed it and the Turbo driveline for the lighter N/A engine and driveline. Although I did like the extra power, the extra weight really makes the car bloated feeling (and since I out grew drag light racing years ago), that extra bloated weight despite the extra power is the farthest thing from my mind that I wanted. I can only imagine a 20B swap to be even worse. The 'vert is already slightly front heavy in N/A form (52%/48%), but add the extra weight of a 20B (or even the 13BT from personal experience) and I feel the car's handling really suffers.
I have seen a couple other 20B verts, other than Georges, as well as V8 verts, but I wouldn't recommend either conversion/mod to anyone, but a diehard fabricator with more money than sense.
Last edited by Icemark; 11-11-03 at 02:18 PM.
11-11-03, 02:19 PM
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Oops, sorry Icemark. That question was meant for 'vert in vegas.
They refererd to the chassis after the suspension and commented on how flexy the chassis was, particularly in rough tight corners. Silly me for thinking the chassis and suspension are two different things.
They refererd to the chassis after the suspension and commented on how flexy the chassis was, particularly in rough tight corners. Silly me for thinking the chassis and suspension are two different things.
11-11-03, 02:21 PM
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I'll scan and post the whole article for you so you can see how they keep bringing that same thing up. It probably will make more sense to you then.
And the suspension is just a part of the chassis.
And the suspension is just a part of the chassis.
Last edited by Icemark; 11-11-03 at 02:23 PM.
11-11-03, 03:59 PM
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suspension is bolted to the body/frame. The body/ frame, wheel/tires, inner bolt on supports, and the suspension (and in some cars like the 928 the windsheild) altogether make up the chassis.
11-11-03, 04:58 PM
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Originally posted by Tofuball
Duct Tape: $1
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
Duct Tape: $1
Raft Kit: $2.50
New Top: $650
My montly spending money after college, food, girlfriend, rent: $10-$20?
Hmmmmmmm :-p
The tears are only 1inch long :-p
Unless you want to keep the top up all the time and not operate it your tape will probably fall off, and if the top has torn its probably brittle there and trying to get tape to stick to it will probably result in a larger hole.
One day a few winters ago I forgot to have the cover on the vert, I went to clean off the snow even though I wasnt going to drive it, and made that 1" tear about 3 inches long, then trying to tape it I made it larger.
So if you do try to tape it, unbolt it so you can reach from the underside to hold it with hand while you mess with the other side.
Who cares if the cars are slow, they give a decent ride for a 15+ year old car, they still turn heads, and they keep you out of trouble. Its not always about speed!
11-11-03, 06:17 PM
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Originally posted by RX-Heven
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
------ Oops, sorry Icemark. That question was meant for 'vert in vegas.
Icemark, about your 20b swap, when did you do that cuz I and others were under the impression the ONLY 20b vert out there and ever done was George Samuels. http://www.cris.com/~Asam/index.html
------ Oops, sorry Icemark. That question was meant for 'vert in vegas.
Winter 2000-2001. A great home project. You can probably read between the lines that I slept alone then.
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I have seen a couple other 20B verts, other than Georges, as well as V8 verts, but I wouldn't recommend either conversion/mod to anyone, but a diehard fabricator with more money than sense. [/B]
I have seen a couple other 20B verts, other than Georges, as well as V8 verts, but I wouldn't recommend either conversion/mod to anyone, but a diehard fabricator with more money than sense. [/B]
I'm not so 'down' on the V8 swaps.
Last edited by 'Vert in Vegas; 11-11-03 at 06:28 PM.
11-12-03, 02:55 AM
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My 88 vert has been in Florida for it's whole life, seldom gets below 70, and it has tears just behind the pockets with cute little patches that beg the rain to come in.
I did not know this till last week, thought I had fixed the problem by clearing the clogged drains in the pockets, and got good water flow out the drain tubes. But alas, still had ponding in the rear carpet.
The top shop showed me what was happening, and in 12 hours it is going to have the 16 year old top replaced.
Then maybe I can get the carpets back to turf instead of the current surf status.
I love my car.
More than my money so it seems.
I did not know this till last week, thought I had fixed the problem by clearing the clogged drains in the pockets, and got good water flow out the drain tubes. But alas, still had ponding in the rear carpet.
The top shop showed me what was happening, and in 12 hours it is going to have the 16 year old top replaced.
Then maybe I can get the carpets back to turf instead of the current surf status.
I love my car.
More than my money so it seems.
11-12-03, 07:37 AM
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Re: Not true
Originally posted by downwinddave
Tops tear in Hawaii.
Never gets below 50.
Why do you just pull these comments out of...thin air?
Tops tear in Hawaii.
Never gets below 50.
Why do you just pull these comments out of...thin air?
(Still have that one).
I have never had a tear while I owned one.
(I have bought a few that had tears.)
Maybe I'm just lucky, but more likely I'm careful.
And :YES, I do ride top down a lot.
And: NO, I don't put it up/down frequently.
I tend to leave it down whenever possible.
I leave my car in a garage, so security is not an issue.
11-12-03, 10:44 AM
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Originally posted by 'Vert in Vegas
Winter 2000-2001. A great home project. You can probably read between the lines that I slept alone then.
He's mostly right. The 20B was an engineering and technical challenge which I enjoyed. It could not be justified by any practical standard.
Winter 2000-2001. A great home project. You can probably read between the lines that I slept alone then.
He's mostly right. The 20B was an engineering and technical challenge which I enjoyed. It could not be justified by any practical standard.
