Alfa02

New member, but been around Mazda Rx-7's before. I'm dating myself here (62) My first Rx-7 was brought new at Huring (sic) Mazda (Seattle) in 1980, Sunbrust gold, to replace my aging Datsun 240Z, at the time I was Autocrossing in SCCA, and the new Rx-7 were kicking a-s, in C-Stock. So rather then try to beat them I joined them. A great car, and won the championship, that year. Fast forward what 30+ years. I had always wanted a RX-7, or Z-car, with American V-8, last year found a perfect FC, with built 302, T-5, etc. That was built by a Boeing Mech. Engineer, it has been 12years & 20K miles since he built it, So yes tried & true tested. It's a keeper for sure, and go's nicely next to my 427 Cobra, (also a keeper). Would love to find other member around the area (the other side of the sound, from Seattle) Thank you for taking time to read my intro. Cheers Tom.

rxtasy3

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welcome to the forum. post up some pix when u get time. any chance u have pix of that SA?

Alfa02

Thank you Michael, been a long time since I had my last Rx-7, but found the perfect one, for my need's (auto-X, track days, etc) Question? What did you mean about posting a picture of a SA? I did post some pictures last night on the V-8 forum of my V-8 FC coupe, if you get a chance look those up, The wheels on it now are coming off, I brought a set of 88-91 BBS (For the stock sleeper look) but have to find one more cap. Tough thing to find. Cheers Tom.

rxtasy3

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yeah i meant post pix up here. and if u have any from back when u had the 80 post them up too. and the 79-80 is referred to as SA(vin SA22C). the 81-85 is referred to as FB(vin JM1FB). then FC 2nd gen, FD 3rd gen.

Alfa02

Sorry Michael, I do not, I'm afraid those pictures are long gone, too bad, it was a beautiful Rx-7. Gold with gold and polished lips Compomotive wheels, no sunroof, no AC , no extra weigh. I loved that car, won the championship that year (C stock) I used to polish the back side of the rims The best Flannel car cover, etc. The Gen 2 car now gets that treatment, along with my 427 Cobra, quite a pair, of HP cars Nice to have a roof, because It does rain up here, How do I put my image up like you have? cheers Tom.

The Spyder

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Welcome!

Alfa02

Thank you, "The Spyder" Look forward to meeting you guy's around our PNW, much happening down Portland way? I was a vintage racer, (Yellow Alfa GTV) so I know PIR pretty well Fun track, but Pacific Raceways is my home, must have 2000+ laps there and still learning If you get up this way, give me a holler, Thanks Tom.

heel.toe.tim

welcome

mazdaverx713b

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Welcome! Sounds like you had an S model 1980 in Solar Gold. Its a very unique color and was used only in 1980. I have a 1980 Solar Gold Leather Sport model that I cherish.



The FC you bought looks super clean and the swap looks to have been well executed. I'm not a huge fan of the V8 RX-7's but I can't argue their performance potential. Can't wait to see more pics of your car!

Alfa02

Thank you mazdadaverx713b, I too loved my Solar Gold 7, and it turned into a championship winning auto-x car. No it wasn't just a S, it was GS, it had the rear sway bar, 4-spoke wheel, etc. Your beautiful Solar Gold one brings back so many great memories. I'm 63, and owned 4cyl-6cyl-and rotary powered sports car my whole life, but back in 76 I wanted to make 72 240Z into a Scarab (327, 4speed) Wife said, "No Way" I was spending $11,500, on my $4000 Z. I would still have that car So now that's all I have are V-8 powered sports cars. The Rx-7, and 427 Cobra. Have a great one, Tom.