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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 10:41 PM
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rx7 info...

anybody know anything about this car? seen if floating around the web and think it is amazing looking.

on a side note i hope to be picking up an fd soon. anything i should be weary of when buying?
what is the high mileage for a decent chassis?
where to look for rust etc... anything helps.
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Old Feb 25, 2012 | 11:34 PM
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The FAQ has a buyers guide that will help you out with what to look for.
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 01:10 AM
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sweet thanks!

anybody know this ^^^ fd though?
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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I know the turn signals are missing.
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 07:53 AM
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Nothing too amazing about that car. Lowered, rims, 99 spec side skirts, no spoiler, stock nose, stock R1 lip, missing turn signals for no good reason, that's about it.

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Old Feb 26, 2012 | 10:13 AM
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but i want herra frush.
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 11:05 AM
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looks really low... i dont know how people drive that way lol rubs everything...
Old Feb 26, 2012 | 12:00 PM
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Yea, it is too low, fenders will get screwed up, to low to drive around.
Old Feb 27, 2012 | 10:53 AM
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Originally Posted by mkiv98
I know the turn signals are missing.


this confuses me lol
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 02:17 AM
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damn the faq should be required reading before you can post.

i've been away too long and forgot how much awesome info there is in there!! cheers
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:52 AM
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I recently saw this car on Speed Hunters as well. I was looking for pics of a Type 1 FEED bumper and this popped up from Google. I see the appeal of form, but function is bassackwards.

As others have said, its simply too low. The thing probably handles dangerously bad. The FD suspension geometry is amazing.

Just learn about it....
https://www.rx7club.com/suspension-wheels-tires-brakes-20/howard-colemans-fd-chassis-setup-723617/
Old Feb 28, 2012 | 11:38 PM
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This guy is wasting and FD. and his missing turn signals annoys me haha!
Old Mar 4, 2012 | 11:26 PM
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ive seen that picture so many times and i didnt even notice the turn signals were missing until you guys said something hahah
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