First time buyer.. what do you think of this car?
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First time buyer.. what do you think of this car?
https://kcclassicauto.com/1982_Mazda...5spd-1513.html
Found this LS swapped RX7. Love the FB body and reliability of LS motor.
Car was bought at an auction which I imagine is why the price is so low. Overall looks decent.
I don't know the mileage on the block but I figure for the price it may be worth the risk, especially if I can get it down to 10-11k. It has a lot of things I like. Decent interior, paint, wheels, set up looks nice. Block looks decent. Seems to run good (youtube video)
My plan was to find a shop in Kansas City to take a look at this car and give me some feedback.
Thoughts on this?
I'm really new to this!
Found this LS swapped RX7. Love the FB body and reliability of LS motor.
Car was bought at an auction which I imagine is why the price is so low. Overall looks decent.
I don't know the mileage on the block but I figure for the price it may be worth the risk, especially if I can get it down to 10-11k. It has a lot of things I like. Decent interior, paint, wheels, set up looks nice. Block looks decent. Seems to run good (youtube video)
My plan was to find a shop in Kansas City to take a look at this car and give me some feedback.
Thoughts on this?
I'm really new to this!
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73rx313b (08-09-22)
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looks pretty good. I would be suspect on the body work as it looks like a quicky paint job (never know whats under there) and there is something going on with the drivers side front fender and door alignment. I would plan on doing a lot of suspension work, up front at least. and make sure the rear end isn't sloppy/ragged.
I know how much I have in mine, and I would not let it go for less than that.
edit: 1:17 in that video you hear the front end clank when he hits a bump. It will be fast, but handle like a brick w/o suspension work.
I know how much I have in mine, and I would not let it go for less than that.
edit: 1:17 in that video you hear the front end clank when he hits a bump. It will be fast, but handle like a brick w/o suspension work.
Last edited by ATC529R; 07-14-22 at 01:30 PM.
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looks pretty good. I would be suspect on the body work as it looks like a quicky paint job (never know whats under there) and there is something going on with the drivers side front fender and door alignment. I would plan on doing a lot of suspension work, up front at least. and make sure the rear end isn't sloppy/ragged.
I know how much I have in mine, and I would not let it go for less than that.
edit: 1:17 in that video you hear the front end clank when he hits a bump. It will be fast, but handle like a brick w/o suspension work.
I know how much I have in mine, and I would not let it go for less than that.
edit: 1:17 in that video you hear the front end clank when he hits a bump. It will be fast, but handle like a brick w/o suspension work.
Do you think there could be frame damage with the way the panels line up? Or maybe it was a salvage and he just threw some random doors/panels on?
Last edited by zacccccp; 07-14-22 at 02:27 PM. Reason: adding
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I noticed that at 1:17.. Sounds like suspension will be rough. I expect over time to put some work into it.. especially the interior. I'm not extremely mechanical but this seemed to be like an inexpensive way to pick up a project thats got most of the heavy lifting done
Do you think there could be frame damage with the way the panels line up? Or maybe it was a salvage and he just threw some random doors/panels on?
Do you think there could be frame damage with the way the panels line up? Or maybe it was a salvage and he just threw some random doors/panels on?
probably just panel or door mis alignment. but I would take a magnet and go over it well for bondo in the usual areas...
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That aftermarket sunroof kills it for me.
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