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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 09:07 AM
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Zach - The website looks awesome! Once I get off my lazy *** and get another job I may have to buy an inexpensive RX-7 so I have a reason to hang out with the club.
Or you could put a rotary in one of those british cars you have.

I got your info Wilson. I'll put it up soon. No silver Rex for me.

I don't think anyone will have the kind of pics I need, so maybe we'll have a photo shoot soon, either this weekend or next. I'll send a form to Joe, Robin, and Vert Dave. Anyone else?
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 01:27 PM
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hey zach, can i get a file of my dyno? my scanner is being a bitch and i would like to post it in the first gen forum. ill find a way to get it to display. thanks. if you want to e-mail it my address is...

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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 01:32 PM
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Or you could put a rotary in one of those british cars you have.
I seriously considered putting a 13b in the TR6, but that was after I had spent a **** load of money on the engine and didn't want to waste it.

If I was going to put a rotary into a british car it would definitely be smaller such as a sprite or midget. yum
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 01:37 PM
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what kind of pics are you looking for zach i dont think my car will be going anywhere for a photo shoot,i wanted to work on it today but its snowing and cold as hell.Ill try and get it running soon and get some decent pics.Rob i just went through the whole intake thing as you know,upper intake to lower intake gasket,lower intake to engine gasket,one is 26.47 and the other is 16.47 not sure which is which,you shouldnt need anythign alse since your not pulling the injectors,except for the EGR gaskets and ACV gasket i have a ACV block off plate and dual pulley i just pulled off my car.I finally have all my parts to complete the S/C i will hopefully get to work on it some these 3 days off i will just have to take shots of liquor to keep warm out there.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 02:43 PM
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When I download the DynoJet program from their site I'll post your runs on the site.

If you look at my car profile you'll see what kind of photos I want. I'd rather take the photos to keep all the profiles consistent.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 03:14 PM
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well i know ill be here this weekend. So thats a good time for me, however i don't know richmond very well, so ill probably get lost....which will probably be funny as hell for some people. Anyway I'm pretty sure i won't be here next weekend.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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What the hell, if you have time, lets get a group together Saturday to take some shots. I think the best place to take them is where I work. An empty parking lot white buildings for a backdrop. Its on Staples Mill Road just a few miles from I-64.

I downloaded the viewer but I can't print to file so It'll be a few days before the runs are on the site. Its pretty cool playing with the graphs! I have Joes dyno runs from before. I see you did a fourth gear run, about the same as the third gear runs.

Sending the forms now...
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 05:21 PM
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thanks for sending me the stuff zach, i downloaded the veiwer and my graph is bumpy as hell. im going to get my dad to scan it at work, or ill do it tomorrow in school.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 06:56 PM
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hey zach its djstdp1269@aol.com
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 07:59 PM
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Zach- Can you send me one?
I don't know if I can get together this Saturday though. I may be helping a friend fix his boost leak.
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Old Jan 14, 2003 | 08:41 PM
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i cant, i would but the tokicos and eibachs go on saturday if the weather is decent
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 06:46 AM
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Originally posted by Zach McAfee
What the hell, if you have time, lets get a group together Saturday to take some shots. I think the best place to take them is where I work. An empty parking lot white buildings for a backdrop. Its on Staples Mill Road just a few miles from I-64.

I downloaded the viewer but I can't print to file so It'll be a few days before the runs are on the site. Its pretty cool playing with the graphs! I have Joes dyno runs from before. I see you did a fourth gear run, about the same as the third gear runs.

Sending the forms now...
I'm down...esp since two things...i'm free this weekend, and there's no GF for me to worry about!

I'm surprised that they still had em, did they just give em to you or ask if you wanted them?
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 01:06 PM
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I'm surprised that they still had em, did they just give em to you or ask if you wanted them?
They gave me a disk with they're RX-7 folder from the computer. Depending on the smoothing you choose in the program, your car has anywhere from 170-180. I guess it's safe to say the dyno is always +-5hp.

So, Saturday, 11:00am, Staples Mill and Hermitage. I'll give you directions if everyone is set on meeting here (work). Oh yeah, of course if it doesn't snow.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 04:19 PM
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hey zach i never got that form you were sending out.Of course i cant make it this weekend im working,i should be starting the car up tommorow ive got to go get a alt. belt,splice the return line for the FPR,and fill the pump up and radiator then fire it up and set all the Fuel pressures.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 04:24 PM
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I will be there Saturday morning assuming no bad weather.

Mazda is nothing but a pain in the ***. I ordered those o-rings and grommets a week ago today. I called today to see if they were there, they had lost my order. They said they would place the order again today and hopefully the parts will be here by Friday. What a week.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 04:30 PM
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im down, but ill need those directions. Also a physical address would be greatly apprechiated. I just hope yahoo maps is up to date on their richmond map.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 05:50 PM
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I may be able to stop by for a little bit on Saturday.
It does look like it may snow though.
I will need an address as well please.
rgordon- Have you tried Mallow Mazda in NOVA. They give me much better prices and the service is hard to beat. I have had great luck with them and they stock tons of parts.
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 06:10 PM
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also if you see a red rx-7 se with an annoying squeek driving down the street, more than likely thats mine, either my suspension bushing is gone, or my shocks need oil/replacing? I dunno, i know nothing about suspension. Any thoughts
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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 07:05 PM
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rgordon- Have you tried Mallow Mazda in NOVA. They give me much better prices and the service is hard to beat. I have had great luck with them and they stock tons of parts.
I often deal with Malloy Mazda/Kia. They are very friendly, and they often give a 20-40% discount for RX-7 parts orders. I recommend them highly for OEM parts.

EDIT: if any of you guys order from them, I can pick the parts up for you and bring them down to Richmond, I go north quite often. I might even ask for some kind of "RRR club discount" if there is interest.

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Old Jan 15, 2003 | 11:19 PM
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Hey, I was at CAP about two weekends ago, and they had an 86-88 SE in the back that had the two front rotors, 4 bolt pattern. It was kinda tan colored, I believe, the doors were gone, the seats taken out, and the other general missing RX-7 parts. Might wanna check up on it...
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 06:59 AM
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also if you see a red rx-7 se with an annoying squeek driving down the street, more than likely thats mine, either my suspension bushing is gone, or my shocks need oil/replacing? I dunno, i know nothing about suspension. Any thoughts
Squeaks when you hit bumps? Or a squeak the changes pitch as speed changes?
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 09:18 AM
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squeeks when i hit bumps
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 11:12 AM
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clutch

Does anyone here have any experience with ACT clutches? I am trying to figure out if the 4 puck clutch will be streetable and not engage too fast. Does anyone have any info/experience with this? thanks.
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 11:44 AM
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hmm ok zach i may have seen you car, were you driving up main at around 11am, if so did you see a guy in all black staring at your car. If so then that was me. If not then there is another rx-7 that looks just like yours. It was in front of Gladding residence center btw.
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Old Jan 16, 2003 | 01:48 PM
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Originally posted by l33trx7
hmm ok zach i may have seen you car, were you driving up main at around 11am, if so did you see a guy in all black staring at your car. If so then that was me. If not then there is another rx-7 that looks just like yours. It was in front of Gladding residence center btw.
Well, my name is on the license plate.
That was me. I missed my 8:00 class slightly due to beer and GT3 at Robins. Doesn't matter. I'm a genious so I don't have to go to class.
As far as the sqeaks, just pull the rear wheels and soak everything in WD-40. Works for me.

Originally posted by Robin Does anyone here have any experience with ACT clutches?
Try this.
https://www.rx7club.com/forum/search.php
I'm always glad to help out.
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