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Old 05-20-09, 02:53 AM
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Hello everyone

Well, I registered so I could look into buying an RX-7, but it appears I have to do this first... I can't even send PMs.

So here I am.

I live in central Alabama, have a '94 Turbo Miata, and daily drive a '98 Protege.

We have a '73 2door street ported 12A RX-2 in near mint condition that my brother owns (But he keeps at my house)


Looking into buying an FB or an FC in running / driving condition for $500-$1300 depending on condition.
Old 05-20-09, 03:12 PM
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You forgot your name and you want to get the FB...

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Old 05-20-09, 09:39 PM
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Heh. Name is James.

Do you have an FB for sale in my price range?
Old 05-21-09, 03:06 PM
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I've actually got two FB's and one will be up for sale, just not now....really doesn't help you, though, cuz I live in Texas. Go to the Regions boards and find which one is for Alabama and then check out the classifieds for just that region...there's a lot of gems to be found.

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i do prefer the 1st gens myself. at least when it comes to my wallet's grasp of reality. otherwise, 3rd all the way.
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Welcome and good luck finding a car.
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This may be a bit off topic concerning your potentional FB acquisition, but how do you enjoy your turbo NA Miata? I've been thinking about getting a Miata as a track car, and I've heard such great things about a turbocharged Miata, and I prefer the NA for its styling and weight.
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I have an 90 N/A miata and during autocross days, I pass evo's and subaru's in the corners, but on the straightaways there is no chance.

I think it's an awesome car if you like the go kart feeling.
Just my 2cents.


Oh by the way welcome Augownage great place to learn alot about your car.

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Old 05-22-09, 01:42 PM
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Originally Posted by scratchandsniff
This may be a bit off topic concerning your potentional FB acquisition, but how do you enjoy your turbo NA Miata? I've been thinking about getting a Miata as a track car, and I've heard such great things about a turbocharged Miata, and I prefer the NA for its styling and weight.
I also drive a miata and have a BEGi turbo kit on order, they are great cars even when they are NA. At trackdays I get this great feeling when a lotus or corvette gives you a point by in your $4k miata haha. Obviously its got something to do with the driver, but miatas are extremely capable little cars and with boost they are insanely fast, I'm shooting for around 250whp.
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Oh, I absolutely love my Miata. I put a Flyin'Miata Voodoo II kit on it. It scoots now.

I still can't decide if I want an FB or put the money into my Miata. Still has stock exhaust/suspension!

Someone kick some sense into me and tell me to not go after an RX7
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*kick*

Fix your damn suspension first. I remember how tempting getting a new project is, but it never ended too well for me, and I spread my funds too thin and ended up with 2 half done cars.




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