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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:30 AM
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haha yeah blame the previous owner for that one :p. I didnt like it too much at first but its grown on me. Since I'm getting an FD soon I was wondering if anyone could gimme a list of some good shops in GA (if there are any) for me to take my rotary to. Cause as you may know FD's aren't always "reliable" plan on doing some mods to fix that of course and up the power a lil but I wanna take it to a reliable shop
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 09:08 AM
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Best one I know of it the Twisted Sister parking, first Tuesday of each month. All kinds of expert advice and minor repairs happen.

Photos of the FD?
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 11:41 AM
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Directions to that meet plz :p. And I havent gotten it yet. Getting it after I say bye bye to the FC lol. The one I am most likely going to get is dinosaur's. His is up for sale in the classifieds. right here https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-rx-7-1993-2002-vehicles-107/1993-vr-base-model-%2410-000-ky-42101-a-932478/
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 02:07 PM
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Just google Twisted Sisters in Suwanee.

Almost as pretty as an FB, some of those FD's

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 07:45 PM
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Ummm Ray, stratosfear will never find it under "twisted sister".

Here is a link to Twisted Tavern:
http://www.twistedtavern.net/directions.html

We meet the 1st Tuesday of each Monday, no matter the weather, someone will be there.

Hope to see you in February, bring what you got, FC or FD.

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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:16 PM
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holly got it. but i was bout to say, wasn't it twisted tavern?

and that's the 1st tuesday of each month.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 04:09 AM
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I'll do my best to make it out there.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 08:39 AM
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FD's for sale out Athens way:

http://athensga.craigslist.org/cto/2159137016.html



http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/2147526355.html

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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 09:45 AM
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that one in athens is probably a scam. no one in their right mind will sell that cheap. i've seen lots of ads that read the same way.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 10:56 AM
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Yeah and the one I plan on getting has more of the mods I was planning on doing anyway and is only 10k. So I think it is worth the drive lol
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:12 PM
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"First Tuesday of each Monday" LOL Holly!
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:16 PM
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Yep, Twisted Sisters, 1st Tuesday of each Monday.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 01:39 PM
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that one in athens is probably a scam. no one in their right mind will sell that cheap. i've seen lots of ads that read the same way.
There have been a few on Atlanta CL just like that with no text and just an image with all of the text in it. I'm assuming that since there isn't any real text and just an image it's easier for them to scam... who knows.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by ray green
Yep, Twisted Sisters, 1st Tuesday of each Monday.
Oh No! Now I have given Ray more fuel.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 02:35 PM
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Their estimate was for $1393, which replaces the rear quarter with a salvaged one for $150, repainting that, and repainting the rear top section where the Mazda and RX7 badges and 3rd brake light and keyhole are, replacing those 2 badges with new ones.

I'm assuming that if I remove some of the parts and reinstall them myself, as well as reuse the original badges, I might be able to put that money saved towards repainting the roof and sunroof. One, because it is slightly faded, and two, I don't want to see the burn line right there every time I get into the car.

Brett be careful how you setup the deal with the body shop. They may just say "We'll do it for the insurance estimate amount." and then you'll get into a fight with them when you do your portion of the work and then want to pay them less.
Ask me how I know.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 03:41 PM
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For you Old Guys. From our Roving Reporter Greg the Younger:

http://yeli.us/Flash/Fire.html
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 07:30 PM
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Brett be careful how you setup the deal with the body shop. They may just say "We'll do it for the insurance estimate amount." and then you'll get into a fight with them when you do your portion of the work and then want to pay them less.
Ask me how I know.
Will definitely do. The insurance company is sending me the check, though, so hopefully the body shop will go off of my wants and disregard the insurance estimate. I actually learned tonight that there is a reputable body shop here in Dahlonega that my uncle has done some concrete work before for the owner. My cousins have both had their cars fixed and painted there and I've seen them first hand after and the quality has held up well. I'm still debating though. I'm wanting to get the rear quarter, back end, roof, and drivers side door repainted now. I'd really like to put my tax return towards just getting the whole thing repainted, but the current paint is in great shape besides the roof, under the rear hatch area, and drivers door...

We'll see. Thanks for the info, too.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:24 PM
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I'm back from Hawaii. I was actually on Kauai, the most northern island. I highly recomend a visit to this place.

We went with 3 other couples. In addition to having a great time on Kauai, we got a bonus. All of our children were back here in GA stuck in a blizzard. It's about time I got one over on the kids. No offense to you OGTAs who had to endure the weather.

I checked the forum while I was there to see if I might find a local rotorhead (don't tell Michelle). Dave, I should have checked with you before I went to Hawaii. I couldn't even find any recent posts from someone in Hawaii. I did see an RX-8 two times, it may have been the same car.
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 12:40 PM
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRwrg0db_zY
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Old Jan 18, 2011 | 07:32 PM
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Peter, that guy knows how to teach! Did you see the way he motivates and inspires those students? Very rare talent indeed. I'm taking notes on that dude's techniques.

Mike, got any photos of the coconuts?
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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Mike, got any photos of the coconuts?
Lots of photos. But, Ray you may not be old enough to see them.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 04:22 PM
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Sold the FC. Unfortunately couldnt get the FD I was looking at. If you look at his newest post its about me basically lol. He didnt wanna take a check at all even if it was From a federal credit union and not me. honestly am I supposed to put the check under my pillow and hope It turns into cash. Thats not how secured car loans work :p
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 05:29 PM
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Stratos, this would seem to be the perfect occasion to take about $3000 of that cash and go out and buy a really nice FB. Pocket the other $7000 for a nice little profit.

FD's are nice but FB's are way better. Less money to buy, insure and repair = way fewer headaches and way more fun. 12As Rule.

Mike, I won't tell if you don't tell. Let's see the coconuts.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 06:12 PM
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that check is no different than one u'd get from a loan company. go cash it then pay with the cash. and i agree, get an fb and turbo it. lighter weight would make it more fun than an fd.
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Old Jan 19, 2011 | 06:23 PM
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WOW!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...em=#vi-content
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