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Old 06-11-07, 08:42 PM
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Question Buying a '93 RX-7 in Dallas area, 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 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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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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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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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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Gotham Racing, Marvelspeed, or BDC.
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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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Be sure to check the lugnuts.
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be sure to check out the zerk fittings
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Old 06-12-07, 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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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,

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Moved thread to the South section, where the Dallas people are.
Old 06-13-07, 04:28 PM
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Did you get to look at the car yet?
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I have not taken it in yet. Hope to do so next week. Thanks.
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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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