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Old May 14, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Just picked up this 85' GSL-SE. Other than the paint it is in suprisingly good condition overall. Motor is strong, no major leaks. Changed all the fluids when I got her, Redline Synthetic, Castrol GTX, Prestone, the works. Planning to get the engine and transmission rebuilt eventually, maybe a street port, new paint, wheels, suspension, etc. The full Racing Beat suspension kit and Watanabe RS-8's will have to do for now. I love the way she handles. 1st Gen all the way!!!
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Old May 29, 2012 | 09:53 PM
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A person after my own heart. Indeed, 1stgen all the way! Congrats on picking up the FB! Good score! Gotta couple of the beasts myself.

Welcome aboard to RX-7 Club!

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Old May 30, 2012 | 03:44 PM
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thanks alot! was beginning to think my post got trashed cause i forgot to put my name lol. is there any way possible to disregard the newer one?

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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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welcome 1st gen always has a place in my heart. clean
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Old Jun 2, 2012 | 07:04 PM
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welcome

a buddy of mine had a 1st gen too, was super clean.
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 01:29 AM
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Thanks guys!!! appreciate the support. Just picked up an 84 GS tranny from another member on here for better acceleration (my current tranny is whining, guess it needs new bearings), and im in the process of getting 12a irons to convert to a 4 port when i get my rebuild done (plus a large street port). All I need now is a weber carb and intake manifold so I can get started on the suspension (RE-Speed coilovers with Koni Adjustables or Tokico Blues), front bumper (maybe Wings West or some knockoff), wheels (16X9.5 Watanabe RS's w/240 ZG flares) and finally the paint (stock color). shes coming together very well! I'll keep u guys updated. Hopefully she ends up looking similar to this car...
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Old Jun 3, 2012 | 10:03 AM
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Nice! I've enjoyed my 1st gen as well. Welcome to the club!
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 12:41 AM
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Nice looking FB dude...I am on the hunt for one right now!
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Old Jun 6, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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sweet!! good luck with the search!
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Old Jun 8, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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I'd love to find a nice gsl-se
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Old Jun 11, 2012 | 03:04 PM
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good to see so many california based gslse 's around!
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Old Jun 15, 2012 | 07:59 AM
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nice pick up mangg!! tots jello :P lol
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by xXGslseSleeperXx
good to see so many california based gslse 's around!
i agree, should start a club one day
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Old Jun 20, 2012 | 05:30 PM
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FB's are truly the best
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 11:45 AM
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Nice FB, keep it rollin!
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 01:49 PM
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Thing looks so aggressive, I love it.
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Old Jun 21, 2012 | 05:33 PM
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Nice
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 03:26 PM
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we just picked up a 83 fb and a 93 fd, and are very happy also, what part of cali you in
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 05:04 PM
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Looks just like mine with the exception of me having stock wheels.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 11:57 PM
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Nice find, those Watanabes are sexy! Why would you wanna replace those?
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