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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 04:06 PM
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Hey now Adam!!! I use those tires, and I think they are about the best tire you can buy for the money.
I tried them, and hated them. I sent them back to the Tire Rack and got something better (Bridgestone 750's). Maybe the soft sidewalls are not so bad with your bigger wheels.

There's no accounting for taste .......... like I have any

When are you going to install that shield

Sorry
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 04:14 PM
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buy it now.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 04:20 PM
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sounds good to me! snap some pics of everything and post them!

good luck!
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 05:25 PM
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Pics. I talked to the guy and we are meeting next saturday and hes signing over everything to me so its said and done.


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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:08 PM
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I am still trying to figure out why that sequential vacuum chamber is still there.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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what the hell kind of thread is....you cant make your own damn desision, do a search, noob...

jjoking. inside joke...

i would buy the car....used FD with a rebuild is the way to do it. Unless of course u can buy a very VERY low mileage car. Thats what i did and my car has had zero problems after it has been tracked and brought to the strip numerous times. The car can be reliable if the owner knows its limits and took care of it from day one. Thats my experience atleast.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:21 PM
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i was wondering the same thing...

maybe he was lazy? lol
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:26 PM
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Originally posted by adam c
I tried them, and hated them. I sent them back to the Tire Rack and got something better (Bridgestone 750's). Maybe the soft sidewalls are not so bad with your bigger wheels.

There's no accounting for taste .......... like I have any

When are you going to install that shield

Sorry

Probably never, I bought an open intake, since I was having those overheating probs. Wanted to open the engine bay up some to give the rad more room to vent air. Gonna get a smaller battery too. Just bought a PFC, so i can monitor my temps correctly now.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:28 PM
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Originally posted by matty
what the hell kind of thread is....you cant make your own damn desision, do a search, noob...

jjoking. inside joke...

i would buy the car....used FD with a rebuild is the way to do it. Unless of course u can buy a very VERY low mileage car. Thats what i did and my car has had zero problems after it has been tracked and brought to the strip numerous times. The car can be reliable if the owner knows its limits and took care of it from day one. Thats my experience atleast.
By the way, low mileage mean jack ****. I just bought a bone stock FD with 28k miles on it. I take PERFECT care of it and needed a rebuild at 34k. Starting with ZERO miles is the only way to be sure.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:38 PM
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Str8Down <-- exactly! No offence, but i wouldn't trust anyone on something like this either!!!

In my opinion, it looks like GIBENSTEIN came across a good deal EVEN IF he needs to replace the motor!
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Very clean looking car!!!

what is the deal with the RAG wrapped around the IC piping? so it doesn't rub?

GOOD PURCHASE!!

Originally posted by Gibenstein
Pics. I talked to the guy and we are meeting next saturday and hes signing over everything to me so its said and done.


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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by Str8Down
By the way, low mileage mean jack ****. I just bought a bone stock FD with 28k miles on it. I take PERFECT care of it and needed a rebuild at 34k. Starting with ZERO miles is the only way to be sure.
that sucks dude...
Never the less to say low mileage means jack **** is alittle harsh. Usually you could tell if the car was taken car of. MY car was 15k miles...you would think it was 0 miles and smelled new. Like i said zero problems....with 43k on her now and i beat the car like she wants to be beating. She drives better after she was beaten. Watch tomorrow she will break now.
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Old Jun 17, 2004 | 11:28 PM
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hm...so far the buyer needs to know what he/she wants to do with the RX-7. everybody have different opinion when it comes to performance and how they want to do their RX-7.
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Old Jun 18, 2004 | 04:11 PM
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Just to add. The warranty covers THE TURBO , MOTOR , AND TRANSMISSION TILL 2005 (September to be exact) which is awesome. I am still covered even after the fuel system upgrade. So it sounds great to me. Also "matty" did you recieve the PM I sent you ? Stock cobra times are mid 12's and since its mod'd it should be pushing low 12's or high 11's.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 12:10 PM
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To all those who wanted the car it is up for sale in the For Sale section again due to the matter of our deal I wasnt able to pick it up as wanted. I sadly bought a Supra TT to repalce my woes.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 01:10 PM
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Good buy. I think a fuel pump upgrade and some 850cc primaries will work but not sure. I don't know about tuning it on a brand new motor, I will run it the way it is till break in is done then I go get it tuned.

I will kill for a deal like that. That car got everything on my shopping list, so I guess I have to change it so I don't copy it. Nice car!!!
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 04:03 PM
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Yup car is still for sale
Thanks Archie good luck wit your Supra another one of my favorite cars.
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Old Jun 25, 2004 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks I posted in your thread to back you up man. Great car hope everything goes well for you.
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Old Sep 23, 2004 | 09:27 PM
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you were gonna buy it be4...now it has a new motor... seems simple to me
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