pic of a 3rd gen convertible
Super Snuggles
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally posted by Fumanchu
Don't roll your eyes at me
Don't roll your eyes at me
Generally, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders, but attacking someone for stating what is most likely true about hacking the roof off an FD, especially when you're sticking up for a shop you seem to know very little about and don't have firsthand knowledge yourself is more than justification for rolling my eyes. You chose the losing side of this argument from the start. At this point it would probably be the better part of valor to concede that you don't have all the facts and just call it a day.
Belligerent Security
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From: Pulling you over
Originally posted by jimlab
Well, normally I wouldn't have to.
Generally, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders, but attacking someone for stating what is most likely true about hacking the roof off an FD, especially when you're sticking up for a shop you seem to know very little about and don't have firsthand knowledge yourself is more than justification for rolling my eyes. You chose the losing side of this argument from the start. At this point it would probably be the better part of valor to concede that you don't have all the facts and just call it a day.
Well, normally I wouldn't have to.
Generally, you seem to have a good head on your shoulders, but attacking someone for stating what is most likely true about hacking the roof off an FD, especially when you're sticking up for a shop you seem to know very little about and don't have firsthand knowledge yourself is more than justification for rolling my eyes. You chose the losing side of this argument from the start. At this point it would probably be the better part of valor to concede that you don't have all the facts and just call it a day.
I like to be the devils advocate. It gives me some entertainment ruffling feathers. TV is a waste of time and my FD is running 100% right now, so I have nothing else to do
Originally posted by RX7SpiritR
Man its so ugly!!!! why o why do you have to mess with something that's not designed to be like that?? O well whatever.
Man its so ugly!!!! why o why do you have to mess with something that's not designed to be like that?? O well whatever.
Super Snuggles
Joined: Feb 2001
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally posted by Fumanchu
I like to be the devils advocate. It gives me some entertainment ruffling feathers. TV is a waste of time and my FD is running 100% right now, so I have nothing else to do
I like to be the devils advocate. It gives me some entertainment ruffling feathers. TV is a waste of time and my FD is running 100% right now, so I have nothing else to do
Belligerent Security
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From: Pulling you over
Originally posted by black99
Find the nearest peice of wood, and knock on it...
Find the nearest peice of wood, and knock on it...
ohh don't worry. Before I go to bed tonight I will dance around in a circle and chant to the rotary gods that a vacuum hose will not split tomorrow.
Also, just the motor is running perfectly... the rest of it is in the shithole
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B.G.O.B.G.A.I.
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From: EUROPE
Originally posted by jdhuegel1
Damn where's the merge button.. This MUST be the 13th convertible FD thread here in 2 years..
Damn where's the merge button.. This MUST be the 13th convertible FD thread here in 2 years..
I did a search for this but came up empty so I started one...lots of new folks that have not seen one...as you can tell by the reaction so far...plus it has the potential to look SWEET!
Glug Glug Glug Burp
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From: Scott AFB, IL
Originally posted by Travelintrevor
did a search for this but came up empty so I started one...lots of new folks that have not seen one...as you can tell by the reaction so far...
did a search for this but came up empty so I started one...lots of new folks that have not seen one...as you can tell by the reaction so far...
Originally posted by Fumanchu
How do you have proof about this?? Did you know the guys that did this to their car? Do you own a covertible FD? It's just another hear-say fact people love to spew.
Honestly, the only negative that I can see is the added weight. A few hundred pounds isn't going to throw the handling in the *******. I have seen 300 pound guys hop in a FD. Thats the same thing right there. The company that does these out in So Cal has been converting cars for a long time. I think they would know what needs to be strengthed. Search around, their website is out there.
How do you have proof about this?? Did you know the guys that did this to their car? Do you own a covertible FD? It's just another hear-say fact people love to spew.
Honestly, the only negative that I can see is the added weight. A few hundred pounds isn't going to throw the handling in the *******. I have seen 300 pound guys hop in a FD. Thats the same thing right there. The company that does these out in So Cal has been converting cars for a long time. I think they would know what needs to be strengthed. Search around, their website is out there.
Super Snuggles
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From: Redmond, WA
Originally posted by Travelintrevor
I did a search for this but came up empty so I started one...
I did a search for this but came up empty so I started one...
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=289163
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...threadid=77055
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=269109
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...hreadid=251960
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...threadid=37187
You guys are all just blowing smoke. Sounds like most of you wouldn't know how to change your own oil. I have been there, done that and I understand the problems. Look here for my credentials:
http://rx7.org/ThisMonths/Sep97/
I have done numerous customs and I built the convertibles shown in that web site. But the 1st gen car is a very simple chassis by comparison. To cut the roof off a 3rd gen car is a much riskier project, because the car is much, much more sophisticated in its structural design and in its suspension. Any shop that has done things like Ferrari Daytona convertible conversions might be worth talking to. But if anyone quoted me less than $25 - 30k to build a convertible 3rd gen, I would assume the guy is not competent.
If you really want a convertible you should sell your RX7 and buy a Corvette. I would not have said that few years ago, but the guys at Chevrolet have finally figured out how to do it right. You will not likely build a convertible RX7 that can compete with a new 'vette.
http://rx7.org/ThisMonths/Sep97/
I have done numerous customs and I built the convertibles shown in that web site. But the 1st gen car is a very simple chassis by comparison. To cut the roof off a 3rd gen car is a much riskier project, because the car is much, much more sophisticated in its structural design and in its suspension. Any shop that has done things like Ferrari Daytona convertible conversions might be worth talking to. But if anyone quoted me less than $25 - 30k to build a convertible 3rd gen, I would assume the guy is not competent.
If you really want a convertible you should sell your RX7 and buy a Corvette. I would not have said that few years ago, but the guys at Chevrolet have finally figured out how to do it right. You will not likely build a convertible RX7 that can compete with a new 'vette.
