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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:42 PM
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Question Buying a '93 RX-7 in Dallas area, need help

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I am new to this forum an am planning to buy a '93 RX-7. Before I do, I would like smeone to evaluate the car to determine if any major work is needed. I live in the Dallas area and have tried Rorary Performance however they are really booked up. Is there any other first class rotary shop in Dallas that you can recommend that could handle this task. Naturally, I will be happy to pay for such service.
My ral concern is that this vehicle has not been used hardly in the last four or five years. It has very low mileage but I'm concerned that the inactivity might render problems.
ny help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
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Old Jun 11, 2007 | 08:56 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:30 AM
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Or get in touch with Rotary Performance in Garland, perhaps they've worked on it before and know it's history.

Also, check the South Forum. There's a lounge with diffrent peeps to talk to.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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Buying a '93 RX-7 and Need Help

Hello All:
I am new to this forum an am planning to buy a '93 RX-7. Before I do, I would like smeone to evaluate the car to determine if any major work is needed. I live in the Dallas area and have tried Rorary Performance however they are really booked up. Is there any other first class rotary shop in Dallas that you can recommend that could handle this task. Naturally, I will be happy to pay for such service.
My real concern is that this vehicle has not been used hardly in the last four or five years. It has very low mileage but I'm concerned that the inactivity might render problems.
Any help will be greatly appreciated. Thanks very much.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:42 AM
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try Gotham Racing in Ft Worth.
if the car has not been run much it might be a good idea to premix, that will help lubricate the seals inside the motor.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 10:37 AM
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Gotham Racing, Marvelspeed, or BDC.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by man of steel
Or get in touch with Rotary Performance in Garland
Originally Posted by Gulf-Guy
I live in the Dallas area and have tried Rorary Performance however they are really booked up.
Originally Posted by tessy
Gotham Racing, Marvelspeed, or BDC.
Winnar.


Also, have you researched RX-7s at all? have you read the FAQ, Rob Robinette's page or any other FD specific sites? This car isn't like any other car. just make sure you read up, if you haven't already, before deciding that you want one.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 04:13 PM
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Be sure to check the lugnuts.
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:52 PM
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be sure to check out the zerk fittings
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 05:56 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:13 PM
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Thanks to all for the suggestions and advice. AI will pay aprticular attention to the lug nuts!
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 07:16 PM
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Thanks.

Originally Posted by SingleTurboRx7
try Gotham Racing in Ft Worth.
if the car has not been run much it might be a good idea to premix, that will help lubricate the seals inside the motor.

Thanks very much for your suggestions. Much appreciated.

Pardon my ignorance but what is a premix and how would I go about doiung it? Thanks again for your help.

Regards,

Brain
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Old Jun 12, 2007 | 08:06 PM
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Moved thread to the South section, where the Dallas people are.
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Old Jun 13, 2007 | 04:28 PM
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Did you get to look at the car yet?
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 06:45 AM
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I have not taken it in yet. Hope to do so next week. Thanks.
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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 08:26 AM
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I been hearing good stuff about The Rotary Shop in Ft. Worth. I love R.P. but they stay so busy. Gotham Racing would be my next choice if they are not so tied up.
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