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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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So here's my fd. 93 touring, silver with red interior. Had some front driver side damage. Air bag popped and driver window does not exist. Been sitting for 12 years. Seller told me it had 15k miles but I don't think so as the title states 17k so I'm guess it has 25k or so.










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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:18 AM
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Here it is in my garage


Actually has a car phone






I wish I would have known carpets are so expensive. I wouldn't have cut it into 3 pieces

I cut it because rain had gotten on the drivers side due to the broken window and was pretty nasty. I wanted it out asap.




And still wondering where the spare goes...


I actually have the steering wheel off now along with the gauges. Still trying to figure out how to take out the whole dash. So far, the only thing that works is the sunroof and the high beam indicator on the gauge but a lot of connectors are disconnected (came that way) so still trying to figure everything out. If anyone has an idea of what parts I still need or what I need to do, I'd appreciate the help!
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 12:19 AM
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I use to have a Silver on red, and nice pick up. Keep us updated
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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 10:16 PM
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congrates man nice car. i wanted to get that car but the owner wasn't answering i guess he had some health problems any how i got my mercedes fixed in this place on hillcroft and saw this fd i was wondering about the price but charles said he doesn't know and gave me ray's phone number which i've never had the chance to talk to him.
it's anice car nothing is wrong with it needs little care.

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Old Feb 19, 2009 | 11:33 PM
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He got it for a steal, lucky David :p

But yeah, get a new oil cooler.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 07:52 PM
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Yup, thats the place. Its been sitting for quite a while. Dunno bout the health problems but the seller seemed like he liked to party( had to try to get later hours in the day to meet). Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. Just wish they didn't take anything apart. Figureing out the electricals has been a bit of a pain. The good news is, the only thing that works is the sunroof so far
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:38 PM
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There are people on the NW/W side that could give you a hand. Lmk
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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That is a nice one, if you need anything done let me know.
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Old Feb 20, 2009 | 11:53 PM
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That is a nice one, if you need anything done let me know.
And he got it for a steal too. But David if you want it done in a quick time frame and for a good price I would let Chuck take a look at it.

P.S. Supra meet tomorrow, let me know if you wanna come.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:20 AM
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hey dude i've been trying to meet any houston rx7 owner since i bought this stupid fc i wish i've never bought. i went to the last meeting but i wasn't lucky making some friendshipes. i need some opinion about some stupid things in the car so i am thinking since i am going to be going to the msr houston tomorrow with some other guys it would be nice if you all can come but am affraid its too late now.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 01:41 AM
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guys by the way i got an 81 porsche 911 sc targa and i am trying to sell it extremly+++ clean car.

any one knows some classic sport collecters i need it to be gone within few weeks?
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 04:40 AM
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Originally Posted by 91 rx7
hey dude i've been trying to meet any houston rx7 owner since i bought this stupid fc i wish i've never bought. i went to the last meeting but i wasn't lucky making some friendshipes. i need some opinion about some stupid things in the car so i am thinking since i am going to be going to the msr houston tomorrow with some other guys it would be nice if you all can come but am affraid its too late now.
The last meeting didnt work out that well for meeting new people, everyone was trying to catch up with there friends without getting rained on to much. The next meeting should be better as long as the rain holds out.

Hope to meet you.

P.S. "vh_supra26" Got the Twins back on and working on some wiring issues, should try and start it up mid week.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 10:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Rx7_Nut13B
P.S. "vh_supra26" Got the Twins back on and working on some wiring issues, should try and start it up mid week.
Alright thanks for keeping me up dated Chuck, i can't wait to roll up to meets in her
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Yea, would love to have some help. Still just trying to figure out what needs to be done. I'll be stripping more of it out tomorrow. If anyone wants to see/help, just pm me or something.
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Old Feb 21, 2009 | 08:14 PM
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Remember to take lots of pics
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Old Feb 22, 2009 | 08:00 PM
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Nice find! Looks like you and I both have silver FD project cars.

Good luck!
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Old Feb 23, 2009 | 06:40 PM
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Let me know if you need any help with some stuff
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:04 PM
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Hope you can make it out to the next rx7 meet and let me drive ur M3 :p
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Old Feb 26, 2009 | 10:11 PM
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Can you drive stick? Whens the meet?
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Old Feb 27, 2009 | 12:02 AM
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Can you drive stick? Whens the meet?
Um YEAAAAAA, I had four FDs and only one was an auto.

I believe its the 2nd Tuesday of every month.
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:42 AM
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Well, Here's me stripping the interior even more. Finally got everything out.










With new carpet


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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:51 AM
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After I cleaned up the interior and started putting it back in





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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 12:55 AM
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Now if some of you guys could help me and chime in. Have two questions.
1. Is there way to get a lock made for the driver door so I don't have to get another key?
2. None of the electricals work except for the sunroof. I have checked all the fuses and they're all good. I'm not sure bout the main fuses off the battery but they aren't broken so I haven't tried replacing them yet. When I attempt to crank the motor, i hear a click and thats it. The cpu #2 and everything else on that bracket(cruise control , flasher and what not) was completely out of the car so I reconnected it hoping that it would solve the issue. It didn't. I also have one 3 prong white connector in that area that isn't connected and have no clue what its suppose to be connected to. I guess any help would be appreciated. Haven't and not going to put the heater core/ac/dash back in till i can get this electrical figured out. Its cramped down there as is!
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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 01:55 AM
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Just take the lock to a locksmith and he can re-key it to match your existing key. No need for a new lock.

As far as electrical goes, I can't help other than to share that I have two items for sale in my FS thread that may be of use to you:

- Genuine Mazda Body Electrical Troubleshooting Manual: $50 shipped ($51.80 w/PP fee)
- Genuine Mazda Wiring Diagram 93-95: $50 shipped ($51.80 w/PP fee)

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?p=8966591

I did strip a silver FD with red interior down to the frame and sold it as a parts car a few years ago. If you get stuck, let me know and I can see what my memory still holds.

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Old Apr 13, 2009 | 02:25 AM
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Didn't know they could do that. The car didn't come with a lock so thats why I have to get another one. Funny...I grew up in Lake Jackson... And Chuck lives in Freeport. Haven't been in LJ for 5 years though.
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