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Old 03-24-12, 10:57 AM
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Hey guys, my name is Matt. I'm from Ontario, Canada. My car is an 87 Nissan Z31 (rhd) and my mom just picked up an unmolested 92 Efini FD3S. She isn't one for computers so I'll be on here asking questions and looking for answers. I'm new to rotary engines aswell. I'm not a pro mechanic, I don't know everything, and most my work is limited to handtools. (my folks have a junk clustered garage, I have no garage)


Thanks for any help in advance!
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Welcome, Matt!

Any pics of the car?

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Thanks Kent

Currently it's sitting on 17x8 +38 Work Meisters up front with my 16x8 +25 Volk CCPs
to pass safety.







This is my 87 Nissan Fairlady 200ZR for those wondering




My folks aren't computer savvy, which is why I'm here. I hope to learn as much as I can about RX7s while I'm not busy on my car and such.
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very nice cars, im also new into the rotary seen my friend has an rx7 and isnt very computer friendly so im in somewhat the same seen as you because i had stuck with nissan mostly but now rotary is really drawing my attention!
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Originally Posted by hartjdh
very nice cars, im also new into the rotary seen my friend has an rx7 and isnt very computer friendly so im in somewhat the same seen as you because i had stuck with nissan mostly but now rotary is really drawing my attention!
I ALWAYS will love Nissan, but rotary engines are simple and amazing engines. I wouldn't mind building a 4 rotor Z31 or S chassis someday haha. Or maybe an RBxx FC.

I hope this car doesn't have too many "FD issues" and start costing too much money because I know my parents wont hold on to it.
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Welcome, both cars are looking good!
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Welcome Matt, where you located in Ontario?
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The good old city of Sarnia. An hour west of London on the boarder.
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your mom is a boss for buying an FD! Can't even talk my mom into even sitting in a sports car let alone buy one lol.
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My mom had a couple Z31s when I was in high school. Currenty she has a 96 Subaru SVX aswell. The RHD is putting her off but I'll teach her how to drive properly.
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Nice car
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Looks like a nice pickup!
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Sweet ride
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Nice mom? lol
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She must be loving it
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dang thats awesome that ur mom would buy an fd. I remember when my dad had a 300zx tt, it was ******* sweet
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wow i thought my mom was cool with her 335i coupe, your mom is way cooler!
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wow nice!
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Lucky! Me too soon.
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Thanks guys! Got some Aluminum handles ordered for te door since one plastic handle broke off. Sent one bent Meister to Toronto for repair minus machining. I need my wheels back haha. Just going to rock them for a while then new paint and machining later.
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is it rude to ask for pics of mom?, lol...
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That's impressive that your mom would want an RX-7.
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She just thought it looked cool. She didnt want it because of the RHD but me and dad bought it anyways. Eventually I'll steal it... Maybe give it to my girlfriend for a project haha
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Thats awesome, nice clean cars!
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