93 Rx7 - exploded... Total Loss :(
06-28-06, 08:09 PM
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Sorry for the loss dude.
I just got my Gegs catalog in the mail, and I saw a fire extinguisher on the back page. I'm going to Gegs.com right now and by one.
I just got my Gegs catalog in the mail, and I saw a fire extinguisher on the back page. I'm going to Gegs.com right now and by one.
06-28-06, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RX7Wishing
I used a fire extinguisher. But the fire was so intense it did nothing. Im serious. I used the small home depot ones. I had it mounted near the pass floor board... Peice of **** lasted for all of 5 seconds.
06-28-06, 08:54 PM
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Thats no good....good thing your ok. If your car is to you like mine is to me you might as well have just had a family member die, really sorry to hear about your lose man. Hope you can get everything back on track!
06-28-06, 08:55 PM
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omg.
sorry to hear about your loss!
I had a (small) engine fire in my 10AE and I still remember the feeling in my stomach and how fast I ran to get the extinguisher when I saw flames.
Weird that it "exploded" instead of "caught fire" I wonder how that happened, injector leak + backfire? or something.
sorry to hear about your loss!
I had a (small) engine fire in my 10AE and I still remember the feeling in my stomach and how fast I ran to get the extinguisher when I saw flames.
Weird that it "exploded" instead of "caught fire" I wonder how that happened, injector leak + backfire? or something.
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06-28-06, 09:33 PM
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wow... really sorry to hear what happened... how much does your insurance cover? EVERYTHING except the 500 deductable?
at least you didnt get hurt :| that would've been alot worse
at least you didnt get hurt :| that would've been alot worse
06-28-06, 09:53 PM
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Originally Posted by yuichiror
Damn I need to get one of those halcyon ones...
Stuff can kill you.
06-28-06, 10:17 PM
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I keep reading about these cars going up in flames its scaring the crap out of me,,,,can we have some info on here about why this happens,,,(why does the fuel pulsation dampener fail,,,,can it be upgraded/ removed)
also what about that recall fuel line,,,,ive checked mine and it hasnt been done ( ive compared the 2 parts on the microfinch,,, the upgraded one has a pressed end fitting rather than just a pipe clamp)...,, more info on preventive measures please.......
also what about that recall fuel line,,,,ive checked mine and it hasnt been done ( ive compared the 2 parts on the microfinch,,, the upgraded one has a pressed end fitting rather than just a pipe clamp)...,, more info on preventive measures please.......
06-29-06, 12:00 AM
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Originally Posted by ArmitageGVR4
Has anyone ever considered that this problem with 93's spontaneously combusting is a design flaw and that there should be a recall for it? Seriously, I think there are enough people on this forum alone that have had their FDs burn to the ground that a class action suit wouldn't be far fetched.
06-29-06, 12:12 AM
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What do you plan to do with the burned out shell? I am looking for an FD to turn into a track car,but dont want to ruin a GOOD FD3S to do it. Since your frame is still good I would like to buy if from you.
The Insurnce Co. will give you first dibs on the shell before selling it to a scap yard (cring). Find out how much the buy back is from the Insurnce Co. and PM me if you dont what it for your self. Dont let the Insurance Co. scrap it.
Rich Wade
The Insurnce Co. will give you first dibs on the shell before selling it to a scap yard (cring). Find out how much the buy back is from the Insurnce Co. and PM me if you dont what it for your self. Dont let the Insurance Co. scrap it.
Rich Wade
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06-29-06, 12:22 AM
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Originally Posted by mibad
Ray at Malloy told me they redesigned the hose that runs from the fuel rail to the primary injectors in 94. They have a kit to repair that part of the fuel system that's 70 bucks. He also told me to replace the FPD as it is "a fire waiting to happen." So if you own a 93 you might want to consider this as a "reliability upgrade." It's a hell of a lot more important than any other reliability upgrades.