Just rescued a FD
12-25-12, 02:48 PM
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Just rescued a FD
Hey guys, my name is Matt Downey. Im from the Detroit-metro area of Michigan. Recently, I rescued a '93 rx7 from a junkyard in Detroit, they were going to crush her 
. I asked the owner of the junkyard if I could buy the car and he said yes, so now I own one of my realistic dream cars. I plan to just fix the car up, it needs A LOT of work, but it will be exciting. Im new to the whole "rotary scene," I'm still a piston type of guy lol. The car is about 85% there, so Ill be needing parts, Im looking forward to meeting some rx7 people and learning more about these cars, thanks 
. I asked the owner of the junkyard if I could buy the car and he said yes, so now I own one of my realistic dream cars. I plan to just fix the car up, it needs A LOT of work, but it will be exciting. Im new to the whole "rotary scene," I'm still a piston type of guy lol. The car is about 85% there, so Ill be needing parts, Im looking forward to meeting some rx7 people and learning more about these cars, thanks
12-25-12, 05:19 PM
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Great Work
I am a current owner of a 1988 Rx7 Turbo and love rotary engines! I am looking to build an FD the exact same way you are and hope to follow you in your build. In my opinion building it from the ground up will be a pain but you will have the best chance at building it the way you want with the parts you want.
Best of luck,
Marco
Best of luck,
Marco
12-25-12, 05:58 PM
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I am a current owner of a 1988 Rx7 Turbo and love rotary engines! I am looking to build an FD the exact same way you are and hope to follow you in your build. In my opinion building it from the ground up will be a pain but you will have the best chance at building it the way you want with the parts you want.
Best of luck,
Marco
Best of luck,
Marco
12-25-12, 10:37 PM
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Parts for you
FYI living in LA i have access to lots of rotary shops, one of which is Lucky Seven Racing. They have thousands of used parts at their shops that are available for sale, if you want their info and need parts they are fantastic!
12-26-12, 10:23 AM
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Thanks! Any resources I can get are very appreciated. Thank you
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01-04-13, 05:38 PM
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so the car now runs and drives too, which is pretty bad *** for a junkyard car. And don't turn suicidal, but I payed $750 for her 
best deal of my life!
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I concluded that the car was stolen. Busted drivers window/door handle/lock, the ignition was all cut up and busted out. The car didn't have keys so I bought a used ignition cylinder and door locks with keys. I put a the ignition on and had to rewire the ignition harness, then the car cranked but no spark. So then I found a bunch of chewed up wires from mice in the engine bay (car has been sitting since 08 I believe) I fixed those wires and she fired right up 