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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 01:23 AM
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An actual picture of a real live 12A
Here's the RE5 proper unit (Suzuki-speak for the engine) and the auxiliary port phasing - one primary p-port and two secondaries way before the GSL-SE got that fancy. Factory peripheral ports!



It's older than any RX-7, runs points to a CDI ignition. As an added bonus, as a single rotor it still manages to get worse mileage than the cars so that's always fun. No old man has to be self conscious about a small bladder on the bike - the gas tank always needs a gas station before I do.

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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by ray green
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An actual picture of a real live 12A
Ray that engine bay looks really nice.
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Old Jun 7, 2021 | 02:46 PM
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Crit, your RE5 proper unit looks really nice.



And your unselfish support for the petro industry is admirable.

Thanks for the kudos Greg!

You will regret the day Brett.

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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 10:44 AM
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You pulled this one out of the archive Ray! It was good to see you and the silver SE last Tuesday. You should make it a regular routine. We need a picture man. And the RE count has not been recorded for quite awhile.
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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You need an FC in there now.
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Old Jun 9, 2021 | 08:53 PM
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We can help Brett get past his loss by storing all our project cars up at the #LintonRanch
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 07:51 AM
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Yeah, he's got a lift.
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Old Jun 10, 2021 | 01:05 PM
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We can help Brett get past his loss by storing all our project cars up at the #LintonRanch
Hey now, I've gotten 2 out of here just this month! :-)

I could start a junk yard, wouldn't have to mow the lawn if it's covered with cars and oil spots.

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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 09:11 AM
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Hey guys, I've been tossing around the idea of re-homing this '83 GS. What do you guys think it's worth? If you're interested, I'm looking for $3000 to break even, but I will accept more. I will only sell to fellow enthusiast.

Running, driving beater. Has rust in typical spots, busted dash, resprayed peeling clearcoat. No title, GA registration (Pre-1985). Needs windshield trim clips and it sounds like one rear wheel bearing is bad.

Chassis has 218k miles, unknown miles on running stock 12a that I swapped in. Emissions and rat's nest stripped off.
Pristine glass moonroof
Racing Beat air cleaner
Aftermarket header (Pacesetter?)

Things I've replaced:
Windshield
OE style clutch& resurfaced flywheel
Combo Switch
Racing Beat Springs
Tires (Federal SS595, 185/60-13)
Front sway bar bushings
Master Cylinder Cap
Tie rod ends, pittman arm, hatch lift strut, caliper rebuild kits
Brake rotors, oil pan gasket
Ball joints, strut mounts, poly bushings in front, rear shocks
Exhaust manifold gasket
Clutch hydraulics
Seats
Battery

Comes with non-roller parts car, which is Levent Gokcen's retired '84 GSL race car.
Spare transmission, condition unknown.
1 disassembled blown up original engine. (1 good housing, rotor, & everything else)








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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 10:17 AM
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3k seems reasonable. not sure how next owner will like the hood. is it wrap or painted? having no title can hurt it. here in SC it's a real pain so i never bother buying anything without a title. post it in the marketplace.

https://www.rx7club.com/market/
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Old Jun 11, 2021 | 07:30 PM
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Sure is pretty.



And the OCD on that unit is damn near perfect.

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Old Jun 12, 2021 | 08:20 AM
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3k seems reasonable. not sure how next owner will like the hood. is it wrap or painted?
Yeah. That hood is from the parts car. The original hood has rust problems under the hinge bracket. Whole car needs a paint job.
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Old Jun 13, 2021 | 05:37 PM
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Those hoods are valuable as long as they don't have any rust.

So is the rest of that unit.

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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 08:24 AM
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Hey All!

I had ended up talking with Brett a few weeks back before he sold his FD. Found out he's a really great guy and local. He has been a huge help giving advice on my search for a Chaste White FD. He invited me in here as well. Turns out I found one with 20k original miles. Having a compression check run on the car today and hoping for the best. Assuming everything is good I will be picking the car up. The one question I have is the paint condition. I'm trying to figure out if chaste white has a clear coat? I know the metallics generally got a clear coat. The paint on the roof and trunk looks pretty heavily oxidized, no peel or anything coming up. Everywhere else it looks great though. Going to include a few photos I have. Not sure if I can correct the paint or if this would need a respray? Any advice?



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Old Jun 16, 2021 | 10:31 AM
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Hey All!

I had ended up talking with Brett a few weeks back before he sold his FD. Found out he's a really great guy and local. He has been a huge help giving advice on my search for a Chaste White FD. He invited me in here as well. Turns out I found one with 20k original miles. Having a compression check run on the car today and hoping for the best. Assuming everything is good I will be picking the car up. The one question I have is the paint condition. I'm trying to figure out if chaste white has a clear coat? I know the metallics generally got a clear coat. The paint on the roof and trunk looks pretty heavily oxidized, no peel or anything coming up. Everywhere else it looks great though. Going to include a few photos I have. Not sure if I can correct the paint or if this would need a respray? Any advice?
Beautiful car man!! 20k miles is practically new! And the best color and year :-) I think the original paint was a 2 stage base + clear. If you can't get the roof and trunk polished back in shape, I'm sure you can find a body shop that can repaint those sections and blend it into the surrounding panels. Hope the compression numbers come back high!
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by BrettLinton7
Beautiful car man!! 20k miles is practically new! And the best color and year :-) I think the original paint was a 2 stage base + clear. If you can't get the roof and trunk polished back in shape, I'm sure you can find a body shop that can repaint those sections and blend it into the surrounding panels. Hope the compression numbers come back high!
Thank you sir! Compression is excellent 107/110 - proceeding with picking this one up. Hopefully can have shipping arranged and have it by next week!
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 12:02 PM
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Thank you sir! Compression is excellent 107/110 - proceeding with picking this one up. Hopefully can have shipping arranged and have it by next week!
Awesome! If you have trouble finding a reputable shipper, you could do what the guy who bought mine did - take a few days off work and U haul that sucker across the country!
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 03:45 PM
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Originally Posted by LowandSlowDC5
Hey All!

I had ended up talking with Brett a few weeks back before he sold his FD. Found out he's a really great guy and local. He has been a huge help giving advice on my search for a Chaste White FD. He invited me in here as well. Turns out I found one with 20k original miles. Having a compression check run on the car today and hoping for the best. Assuming everything is good I will be picking the car up. The one question I have is the paint condition. I'm trying to figure out if chaste white has a clear coat? I know the metallics generally got a clear coat. The paint on the roof and trunk looks pretty heavily oxidized, no peel or anything coming up. Everywhere else it looks great though. Going to include a few photos I have. Not sure if I can correct the paint or if this would need a respray? Any advice?


Nice FD !
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Old Jun 17, 2021 | 07:14 PM
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A white FD is something I could live with.

Even though it has fuel injectors.


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Old Jun 21, 2021 | 02:01 PM
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The FD is getting picked up July 2nd. Closed trailer across the country and should be here within 5-7 days after pickup. Fingers crossed everything goes well!
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Old Jun 21, 2021 | 03:11 PM
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The FD is getting picked up July 2nd. Closed trailer across the country and should be here within 5-7 days after pickup. Fingers crossed everything goes well!
Very nice! Hope to see it sometime soon!
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 11:13 AM
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OGTA coming up this Tuesday if I'm not mistaken. Who's going?
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 12:50 PM
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I'm in, Tim. Weather will dictate whether I'm on a rotor or in a boinger, though.
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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 01:00 PM
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I'll be there. At the last meet we talked about going to Frontera Grill this month since Taco Mac has been getting consistently worse.

Frontera Mex-Mex Grill
5865 Cumming Hwy NE, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
7pm, Tuesday, 2021-07-06

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Old Jun 29, 2021 | 07:54 PM
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Boingers not allowed Crit, you know that. Bring the bike.

Tommy, what you talking about, more fake news?

Where're we meeting anyway?

Taco Hell or Mex-Mex-Sex Grill?

Tim, if you'll be there, I'll be there.

But let me know by noon tomorrow, it's my last day of work.

I could stop by after I punch out, but then I'll need to go home and get the LE.

Let me know.

If it's all boingers, I'll probably head home and work on the garden.

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