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Old 03-18-10, 08:53 PM
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Tired of RX-3s

it feels like my RX-3s arent cutting it anymore, I used to get excited just thinking of what I upgrade I will do next but lately, i have been bored coz its no longer a challenge. Just like what BB King said, "The thrill is Gone." I'm thinking of switching to other projects like a 70-72 Datsun 240Z or 74 Mercury Capri or a 70's Dodge Colt, or a 70s BMW 2002 or even the 70s VW Scirocco.

Do you guys feel the same? or its just me needing more heines


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project 3 - painted, interior has been re-done, suspension upgrade to FB in rpogress, undecided on which motor to run




Old 03-18-10, 08:58 PM
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i;ll pick up one of them if u dont want em anymore? i think rx3s are freaking HOT!
Old 03-18-10, 09:17 PM
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I'm about to switch to a BMW 3.0CS or a 240Z too, I feel yah mate.....
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My first rotary project was a '71 Dodge Colt. I got it for $250 cash and it ran (with the Diamond Star 4-banger). Cool cars.

I got it because as I drove by it, I only caught it out of the corner of my eye and I thought "Holy ****! Is someone selling an Rx-3?!"
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rx3's

say it ain't so wacky yeah i feel like that some times but then i realize how nice they look want a challenge try to restore one to original ! YOU WILL HAVE FUN PS. hey wackey i am looking for a 71,72,73, rx3 shell you know of any
Old 03-18-10, 10:41 PM
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i hear ya wacky when im done with my rx2 im going to build a 67-68 mustang fastback(twin turbo)
Old 03-18-10, 11:02 PM
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u need to shudup and drink more heines your 3's are awsome whens the last time u went and raced one . maybe u could keep the at least 1 and build a 3 rotor..
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So Im not the only with this feeling? wow thats a relief. I will drink to that
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Talking rx3's

think is the cerveza Wacky , must be left overs from st. patricks ....
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he's nearing in his retirement fellas, hence his thoughts of retiring and junking his rx3s
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Manong, I'll trade you the Colt for 2 RX3s? Haha! j/k.



"The thrill is Gone." I'm thinking of switching to other projects like a 70-72 Datsun 240Z or 74 Mercury Capri or a 70's Dodge Colt, or a 70s BMW 2002 or even the 70s VW Scirocco. "

You kidding right, Mel?
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no, he just can't take his RX-3s back to the phillippines after his working visa expires and retires.
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I u decide to sell them wacky Hit me up !!!!!!!!!!
Old 03-19-10, 08:26 AM
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U will regret it !!!!!!!!!!!!!! I got me a rx3 Yearsssssss after i sold my other one ,I will not get ride of it for nothing i hope !
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The problem is you guys are spoiled by being able to drive these cars year round. What you need is a good solid 5 months of snow like we have here in Canada. In the fall I'm sick of driving my Rx-7, but by spring the urge is back to get behind the wheel. Don't ditch the cars, just take a break.
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Just drink more Wacky. Although, I came from a '73 240Z myself, and they are awesome cars to deal with. Super easy to work on, and great performance and styling.
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yeah I hear you guys. Too many cars and not enough time to play, but when I roll, I roll hard. But on the other hand, I have been working on cars since I was 16 so it has been close to 30 years in the rotary scene. To date, I have owned at least 30 RX (consists of RX-3s, RX-4s, REPUs, FBs and FCs). Don’t get me wrong, working in old RXs keeps me in check but it seems like I haven’t accomplished anything and still not content. Maybe I should get rid of my 60's-80's CDs particularly my Neil Young collection (…I’m searching for a heart of gold , Im getting old)
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WackyRicer indeed.

Maybe you need to do one of these:

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i just like to know where you got three RX3s from. i don't think i have ever seen one in person.
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Originally Posted by t_g_farrell
WackyRicer indeed.

Maybe you need to do one of these:

I see those all the time here in Dallas, For you guys that are tired of your rx3s, Ill take them
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Originally Posted by d0 Luck
no, he just can't take his RX-3s back to the phillippines after his working visa expires and retires.

Trust me they don't want him back. Last time he went back to PI... the moment he stepped out of the plane with his flip flops on, security came and took his *** away. Then puts him in a container heading back to port of LA. imagine that....
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Wacky... you're talking crazy, rotaries are in your blood. Although I have to admit to having a soft spot for 510's. You Cali guys have it good, most of the nice stuff here in the East rotted away years ago!!
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Time for turbo...
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I got everything, from turbonetics T72 to haltech and the whole enchilada, but I dont know why Im holding off for years. I can afford to buy a FD but it will just sit in the garage like the rest of my projects so i've scratched that idea.


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