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10-14-12, 11:22 AM

Marty_1708

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New 1993 RX-7 Owner Fort Hood, TX

Hey, my name is Martin I'm stationed here in Fort Hood, TX. I just purchased a 1993 RX-7 FD. She sat for about 8 years and the previous owner brought her up to running condition before selling her. I am real excited with this car because it is my first rotary and turboed car.

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10-14-12, 04:22 PM

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Appreciate all you do Martin,so Welcome to the Forum!

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01-10-13, 02:23 PM

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Thank you!

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01-10-13, 03:08 PM

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Thanks for your service can't say enough for our troops either and good luck from another new owner.

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01-10-13, 03:26 PM

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If you need a contact number to an amazing rotary builder in the area let me know via email or text, wankel1der@gmail.com, 252-643-3066

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01-11-13, 04:40 PM

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I appreciate the support everyone! Thank you nice to know people still care.

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01-11-13, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Wankel1der

If you need a contact number to an amazing rotary builder in the area let me know via email or text, wankel1der@gmail.com, 252-643-3066

Thanks, I'll be sure to send you a txt shortly. Right now I am considering Banzai Racing but if you know someone local that can work.

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01-12-13, 12:56 AM

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are you stationed there in texas?

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01-12-13, 10:31 AM

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are you stationed there in texas?

Yes sir, I am!

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01-15-13, 06:19 AM

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what kind of running condition was it in after sitting for 8 years?

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01-15-13, 06:40 AM

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Welcome from Ft. Bragg.

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01-15-13, 08:59 AM

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The guy I bought if off of brought it up running condition. I bought it running. It has a vacuum leak. I'm getting about 7 lbs boost in both turbos. All struts were blown. It was on worn tires. Missing headlight covers, broken front bumper, and peeling tint. Any rubber piece needs to be replaced. Plus sitting for 8 years the motor needs a rebuild. I just want to do a ground up rebuild. But I'm waiting to have enough funds right now. After taxes I'm sending my motor off to Banzai Racing to get rebuilt and ported. With the wife's approval (lol) I'll put more money into the car.

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01-15-13, 09:00 AM

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Welcome from Ft. Bragg.

Any shops that will touch a rotary near you?

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01-15-13, 09:04 AM

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Some pics of my FD.

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01-15-13, 10:00 AM

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Congrats on the purchase!

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01-15-13, 06:22 PM

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Quote:

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Any shops that will touch a rotary near you?

Yes there is acually a lot of rotary support up this way.

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01-15-13, 07:42 PM

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wow nice find =)

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01-15-13, 10:55 PM

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Quote:

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Yes there is acually a lot of rotary support up this way.

You're lucky no one in the local area will touch a rotary.

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01-15-13, 11:12 PM

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01-19-13, 10:56 AM

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nice! welcome!

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01-19-13, 09:21 PM

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Looks like you picked up a good ride man... I couldn't find a FD within 500 miles of me

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01-20-13, 12:56 PM

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Quote:

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You're lucky no one in the local area will touch a rotary.

People are just scared, i'm in new mexico at Cannon Air Force Base and there is only one mechanic in town that will even work on them but he is great with them.