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rolled my rx7 earlier today

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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 12:22 AM
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rolled my rx7 earlier today

so I put on my stock wheels because its supposed to rain, or maybe even snow tomorrow, and I decided to take it for a spin. after driving for about 10 minutes, I decided I'd go back.
I got off the highway and headed into a turn at about 40mph, and the rear started to slide. WTF? these tires are brand new? why are they sliding so easily???(the turn was rated at 30mph)
I countersteered to keep from spinning, but found myself on the side off the road at the bottom of the hill. I shut off my engine(I think it had already died), and turned off my windsheild wipers which somehow turned on, and tried to open the door, which would not open. then I realized my windsheild was broken. I climbed out the window, and saw that the hatch glass was broken and laying on the ground next to the car, the roof was crunched, and several things from inside my car were no longer inside.
this sucks. I really need to get my other car fixed now.

It's back at my house now, so If anyone needs any parts from an 87' base model 2+2, let me know, but I'm using some parts to fix the other car.

I'm thinking of using the frame for a "truck" rx7 since it's not bent or twisted or anything.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 12:27 AM
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forgot to mention, there was a bunch of invisible gravel on the road where I started to slide.

when I was pick up the parts that came off and out of my car, I accidentally got a foglight from a ford, and a couple other parts from other cars.

they said there's about three accidents there a month
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 12:32 AM
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Dude that sucks! Got to hate that invisible gravel! Got some pics?
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 12:33 AM
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I could take some pics, but its kinda dark right now.

I'll take some anyway if you'd like.
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Old Oct 12, 2002 | 01:34 AM
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thats ok maybe post some Sat.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 01:38 AM
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You said the tires were brand new? Like they were just put on? Because then they will still have the mold release agent on them and will be slippery as hell...
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 01:42 AM
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You said the tires were brand new? Like they were just put on? Because then they will still have the mold release agent on them and will be slippery as hell...
well, thay had like a few hundred miles on them, so practically brand new.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 01:57 AM
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man im really sorry to hear that. good thing you got another rotory!!
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 02:26 AM
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yeah slight rain and a semi steep downhill left hairpin on a road with gravel and i took an rx totally sideways around the turn going litterally like 10-15mph. didnt hit anything or go off the road though...was scarry stuff.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 02:58 AM
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what parts are you selling?
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 11:57 AM
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We had some local guy loose it on a wet spot. He sued the county, and setteled for enought to replace his car.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 02:59 PM
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what parts are you selling?
what parts do you need? I havent really decided what I'll end up selling yet.
PM me or email me @ bigretardhead@hotmail.com
and tell me what you want.
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Old Oct 13, 2002 | 03:14 PM
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How much for the block man? i NEED a block. Thanks! i would rather want around the 300 spot, i know thats kinda low, just let me know man, thanks!
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