Yeah, I wouldn't drive it in the winter. I've got snow tires on the MS6 for that. I saw a very poor example at a car meet many years ago. Parked next to some pretty sweet RX-7s and RX-8s the rust box became a magnet of conversation once people peaked under the hood. Anyway, I'm playing phone tag with the guy. Apparently he has another white one and he's selling this one to focus on finishing the restoration of the white one.
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Holiday here as well, but I don't think you'll be celebrating Washington's birthday like us.
For the hell of it, I drove an 87 RX-7 yesterday that was listed for $2600. Definitely needed TLC but it was a florida car with no rust. I had trouble getting through the gears and the engine would cut out at about 4,000 rpm causing the car to buck viciously. Above 5,000rpm though, it whined like a puppy.
I'm still thinking about going down to look at that REPU. I'll have to borrow my Dad's Avalanche and rent a UHaul flatbed. Whether I buy it would depend on a) how comfortable I am behind the wheel, and b) how bad the rust is. If the rocker panel is the worst of it, that can be repaired. But if the rust has spread to floor and other parts, it probably isn't worth the effort.
For the hell of it, I drove an 87 RX-7 yesterday that was listed for $2600. Definitely needed TLC but it was a florida car with no rust. I had trouble getting through the gears and the engine would cut out at about 4,000 rpm causing the car to buck viciously. Above 5,000rpm though, it whined like a puppy.
I'm still thinking about going down to look at that REPU. I'll have to borrow my Dad's Avalanche and rent a UHaul flatbed. Whether I buy it would depend on a) how comfortable I am behind the wheel, and b) how bad the rust is. If the rocker panel is the worst of it, that can be repaired. But if the rust has spread to floor and other parts, it probably isn't worth the effort.
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
morning, working today...it's a"floater" holiday here...no traffic!!!
lmk, if i'm around i might go too...
naw, looking at a canon rebel t2i
too bad, but at least no real issue! muscle relaxers?
lmk, if i'm around i might go too...
Thats what I bought! Great camera!!
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
I have one o' them. It is a fantastic camera for someone getting started in the DSLR arena. It is versatile and a lot of accessories fit it. They are offering some really fantastic deals on them now that the t3i is out. The t3i is also very well priced. Make sure you upgrade from the standard lens though. The standard lens is an 18-55, and I upgraded mine to an 18-135.
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I really hope it is worth the effort. I'd love to see what you do with that REPU. I've never seen one in person, and I know you'd restore it correctly.. The only concern I'd have is parts. I'd imagine they are few and far between. You'd probably have to do a lot of custom fabrication.
I did the same! I bought the kit with the 18-135 instead of the 18-55!
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
yes indeed. I <3 newegg
I'm thinking early on Saturday. I will have to swing by Foxboro on my way to get my Dad's truck.
I've been looking up stuff this weekend and going through old threads on the REPU site. Lots of good examples on the West coast and plenty of people that know what works from other vehicles. Given the huge community of RX-7 tuners, drivetrain stuff is a non issue. Many body parts are interchangeable with the Ford Courier. I already found a source for a replacement carpet. Suspension bits seemed to be hashed out by others too with one guy offering a coil over setup. Given the car no longer has the stock engine, I would probably do a tuned/performance restoration opposed to an all-original. If the engine is in good running order I'll wait a while before tearing it down for a port/polish. That alone can bump the output significantly.
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- 92 & 16 Meyatas
costco has the "kit" with the 18-55 and a 55-200 for 779
good to hear about the back old man!
text me when you are going and let me know the addy...i'd like to see it too, if the schedule permits
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hey, why is my mpg going up? the car is getting old, i haven't done anything to it this past season except to do the timing belt and brakes? could the brakes have been dragging that much? i've gone to 28+ this last fill up and my commute is the same...weird?
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- 96 Miata M-Edition, 2015 Mazda 3 Hatch
that's not bad..... not bad at all
I'm just glad we've had enough sun to melt the ice off the local mountain biking trails. I went for a ride on Sunday with some guys from the local bike shop. They ride a very fast pace. I kept up for about 30 minutes but after that I was lagging behind on the uphills. Ground was hard and fast.
Speaking of snow, I'm heading out to Utah with my Dad and Sis for some skiing. Leaving the 1st of March for a long weekend. I haven't been out there since college.
Speaking of snow, I'm heading out to Utah with my Dad and Sis for some skiing. Leaving the 1st of March for a long weekend. I haven't been out there since college.
