micallef

Hi Everyone!

Long time listener, first time poster. Been a part of the forum for a while now just sticking my head in where it doesn't belong, ever since i picked up a 92 rx7 twin turbo fd, right hand drive.

A friend, sorry, used to be friend of mine, took my car without me saying it was okay, and crashed her into a tree, go figure. He managed to spin her around a a turn, over a curb and into a tree.

He told me he was going to pay for the damages, but that was 2 years ago. so if i ever see him again, all i can think of doing is breaking his legs, although that would get me into trouble becasue he is a cop.

Any who, long store short, i need some body work, and some mechanical work done to the front of my 92 rx7, but i do not know where i can take her.

I recently applied for caa, so getting her somewhere is no longer my issue, its finding where to take her.

Are there any reliable shops in the area? i viewed a few of the old posts but couldn't seem to get a response from any.

Any help would be greatly appreciated, as i can't wait for the day i put her back on the road, and get to drive her, now that the sun is finally coming out!

Thanks in advance!

rx7racerca

iTrader: (1)

I'm not in the GTA area, so I can't help much there, but it sounds from the description of what happened that repairs might exceed the value of the car. Maybe post some pics so members can weigh in a bit on that? A car that's sat two years may have mechanical issues just from prolonged (and possibly improper storage) - stuck seals, flat-spotted bearings, rusted/seized brakes - which may be factors in determining if it's worth repairing at this point. Not to be a downer for you, but best to have a realistic view of what it might take to make it roadworthy, vs. bringing in another JDM or picking one up here.

Beyond that, you can sue your "friend" in small claims court and get a judgment. That will do nothing to collect the judgment, but you can turn it over to a collection agency (or just let them look after everything, including court) and see what they can do - they can ruin his credit, at least. Was there ever a police report filed on the accident?

domrx7

iTrader: (7)

I have been going to Mazdees in Pickering since I've owned my Fd for the past 12 yrs, they are very professional and specialize in rotaries...contact Dave 905-619-8813 for any mechanical needs. My body shop that I have used for my fd is ....Payless Auto collision 703 Fenmar Dr, North York, ON M9L 1C8
(416) 746-3370 (his name is Fee ) he's a great guy and very fair and honest. Good luck with getting your Fd back on the road.

micallef

The damage was not as bad as it may have sounded, although for me i was heartbroken, he only damaged the front, and slightly the hood. I would say he did about 3 thousand dollars with of damage, thats including a new hood.

I wouldn't even care if they exceed the value of the car, because she is my baby and i love her for all that she is.

she has sat in a heated garage, with a cover on her, so i have no doubt in my mind that she will start back up no problem, as she did after the accident i was even able to drive it home lol. ( home being down the street)

I will never sell this car, my mom has told me every day since the day i bought her to sell, but she has potential and i can see it.

Here are some details, i picked her up off a gentleman who had to sell it because his wife wanted him too. the car has never seen rain, and is all original from the inside to the outside. its a 92, but the body is a 93, and its a fd 100%, 261 hp twin turbo, right hand drive imported properly and such to canada, and the best part is, she only has 57 thousand km on her, and thats original!

At the time of the crash, i did not have insurance because like i said, my mother wanted nothing to do with the car, and i was at an age where i couldn't do much, so i cant sue my friend for anything, it would never be proven that it was him and such.

i will take some pictures for you guys to see what i am working with.

micallef

Mazdees sounds like the place for me, professional and specialize in rotaries. I will be calling dave soon. North york is pretty much where i live haha, so i will check them out as well, thanks a bunch!

micallef

Just a side note, also if you guys have instagram, i do have some pictures up. @ninetytworx7

sctRota

iTrader: (2)

My shop is in north York. I'll add you on ig, and you can see the work we do lol.
I've done frame work and a whole buncha crazy things including and excluding FD's
We have also done multiple members cars here and plenty from the rx8club, shoot me a text at 6479295297 or follow me on IG Sanjay_Balange if you wanna talk more :P

Mazda RX-7 EFINI TYPE

^lol @ your IG username, that's awesome. Good ole coolie ppl, haha.

micallef

alright i sent you a text, thanks for the reply and ill be sure to do some calling around.

i hope to have my baby on the road and running as soon as possible!

sctRota

iTrader: (2)

It's my nickname on the track at Guyana Might as well, carry it on here