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Old Mar 20, 2014 | 08:10 PM
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Hey, do any of you OGTAs have a photo of what's underneath the dash of an S2 RX-7? Is it the shell structure the same as an S3, air vents etc?
Can't give you too much specifics, but I know the vents won't be the same. The S2 is similar to the S1, both of which are similar to the NA Miata. The S3 is a different animal. IIRC, the S3 has a more robust interior, but you wouldn't think so looking at my wide body.


Mike - Try Fred's method, but don't worry about having to lift the engine. It can be accomplished really easily. It's so easy, the factory jack can do it.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 08:46 AM
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Thanks for the heads up Donnie, I'd better do some more research before I tear out that S2 dash hoping to replace it with an S3 unit.

Anybody done this, have some pointers or best of all, have some pictures???

Mike, I talked to the tree about a move to your garage, but she didn't like the idea. Something about chainsaws, I didn't quite understand the argument.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:24 AM
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This is so pretty it makes me want to go out and get white 1st gen. Told you would love this look, Ray.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 11:46 AM
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True enough Mike, once you have it home you can turn the wheels into some bird baths and bar-B-Q grills and install some X wheels, you'll be the envy of the neighborhood.
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Old Mar 21, 2014 | 02:03 PM
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Old Mar 22, 2014 | 04:39 AM
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Ugly wheels!
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Old Mar 23, 2014 | 07:15 PM
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Who the hell is this guy? ^^
I don't know, but it must be a bitch to get old.....
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Old Mar 25, 2014 | 06:25 AM
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Yep, dem wheels is ugly.

U,G,L,Y Makes your Mama wanta cry!
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 08:37 AM
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I just registered fpr DGRR, but I think I'll be taking the bimmer over the RX7... I want to make it up there and then back home without too much trouble

I haven't started the first gen in a few days, so the wife and I drove it around last night and went by home depot. I was surprised by how well it starts, it can sit for 2 weeks and start up perfectly fine. No flooding or weak battery or anything.

If I get the oil leak fixed and fix a few interior rattles, I think the wife might want to drive it a few days out of the week... We'll see how that goes...
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 11:19 AM
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I just registered fpr DGRR, but I think I'll be taking the bimmer over the RX7...
Brett, you're going Deals Gap Rotary Rally. You have to at least drive a Mazda product. Talk with Tara, I think she'll be able to talk some sense into you.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 01:44 PM
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"but I think I'll be taking the bimmer over the RX7... I want to make it up there and then back home without too much trouble"

The Rotary Gods will get you for that Brett, probably on your way to Deal's Gap.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 06:15 PM
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I don't usually like being an enabler (Alex), but I can't resist sharing. A guy just posted these on the FB page "RX7".

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He's threatening to take them to the scrap yard. I think he wants $10 - 15 each. His name is Chris Taylor and it looks like he's in Texas.
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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 06:45 PM
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If he takes them to the scrap yard, he'll have the Rotary Gods to answer to.

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Old Mar 26, 2014 | 09:09 PM
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Registered for DGRR a few nights ago myself. Gives me motivation to finish fixing my car and get it ready for the event.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 08:15 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
For a moment there I thought Ray took that picture until I saw the 2nd gen/BMW/300zx wheels.

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The Rotary Gods will get you for that Brett, probably on your way to Deal's Gap.
What if I wear a rotary shirt and bring some RX7 parts along? Will that be enough of a sacrifice?
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 08:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BrettLinton7
What if I wear a rotary shirt and bring some RX7 parts along? Will that be enough of a sacrifice?
No... You just said that the RX7 is running better than you expected. Its telling you that it WANTS to go! Plus we have people driving 7s from California and Canada. Do you really want to be the wuss that was scared to drive from Atlanta?
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 10:14 AM
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^^ What he said. You can never go wrong GT grad.

Now we just need to get Tommy into a nice 1st gen. There are 3 or 4 of them at this farm I know of up in Jefferson.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 10:57 AM
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Now accepting donations to the "Buy Tommy a First Gen" found.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 12:59 PM
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How about "Buy Tommy a practical RX8" fund

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If I drove the first gen into the mountains, it would try to kill me. The steering has so much play in it that I could probably turn the wheel back and forth nearly 90 degrees and still be going straight.

Maybe one of you old guys can give me a hand with that if I bring it next Tuesday. I keep telling myself that I'm going to swap out that oil cooler, maybe I'll really do it this weekend... Replacing our living room floor can wait.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 01:19 PM
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Let me google that for you
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 04:44 PM
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1980 White RX7 Runs and Drives in Good Condition

super rare leather sport on craigslist.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 04:50 PM
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I saw that one Ben, way over priced IMO. But if anyone does get it, there's a really nice set of tan leather seats for sale down in Florida, excellent condition.

But try this unit if you want to spend half as much for twice the car, lots of potential. And I'll bet he'd take $750-$800 to drive it home.

http://greenville.craigslist.org/cto/4317992735.html
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 06:19 PM
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Wtf!!! I don't know what to say.
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Old Mar 27, 2014 | 10:09 PM
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link for tan leather seats?
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Old Mar 28, 2014 | 09:29 AM
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