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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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Loss of Power Steering

Hey all, I just wanted to introduce myself before I start with my problems (lol)

My name is Bryan, I am currently active duty Coast Guard member. I am from Southern California. I got stationed up here in Seattle December of 2011, so I am almost at my 1 year mark. I drive a 1987 Mazda Rx7 Turbo II. Love it. It is faster than my '99 Honda Prelude, also is faster and slides better than my '89 240sx coupe. I love this car (first rotary), but I am obviously new to this area and this car scene and this type of mechanics etc. So I am hoping to make new friends of this car scene. Ok, enough of me, now to my problems.

The car has shitty wiring throughout the car so I would like to see if and how much it would cost to re-do, or "fix" the wiring. Basically the guy before me tried to strip everything out he didn't need and did a half *** hack job with butt connectors, leaving everything cut, hanging around so it looks terrible.

Second, while I am driving I lose all power steering ability about 5-10 minutes after I turn the car on with an annoying beep that happens. This recently started after I got into a small rear ending accident (I rear ended them).

Pretty much, I want this car to run as good as it can for its age, look nice with a presentable appearance, and still be able to slide when I want it to.

Any and all feedback is welcome. Please help me out with this new car scene that I need to become a part of. Thank you all.
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 10:35 PM
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I'd take the Previous owner out on the Boat with you for a 'day at Work"...and leave him..
Do you lose speedo function when this happens?
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Old Nov 5, 2012 | 02:00 AM
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Haha to the previous owner comment I got a killer deal on this car though (traded for the 89 240sx with a blown motor for a perfectly running rx7) he said he wanted a "drift car" I laughed and said here are the keys, and I have no speedo function at all
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