I turned to the Dark Side!!!
06-27-2004, 09:29 PM
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I turned to the Dark Side!!!
I just rewarded myself with this baby. 93 Blk/Red touring 33,600 original 100% stock miles and a warranty!! I got it in Texas and drove 1200 miles back to Michigan as smooth as a brand new car.
I figured it was a better deal. I'm going to keep my Pro5 but will sell it in the future if the need arises.
I figured it was a better deal. I'm going to keep my Pro5 but will sell it in the future if the need arises.
06-27-2004, 10:11 PM
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Beautiful, enjoy it. Drive safely (watch the second turbo coming on in turns or exiting turns--she'll break loose, number one way FD's get wrecked) but fast. Congrats. BTW, read up on the reliability mods and do them, a stock FD is great, but there are a few things that should be done as a matter of course--my list: boost guage, silicone boost and vac lines, AST delete and downpipe (replacing the cat close to the turbo).
06-28-2004, 08:41 PM
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Congratulations on your FD! Dark side? Nah. I have always wanted an FD, but even the used ones were pricey, which is why I settled for my RX-8. Good luck with your car bro 
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06-28-2004, 09:16 PM
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Welcome to the true side of the force.
Black with red is a rare color combination. I have only scene two others like this.
Now let me introduce you to the other forum to help with technical info and other inspirational efforts you will encounter while owning her.
www.rx7club.com
FormerPorscheGuy
Black with red is a rare color combination. I have only scene two others like this.
Now let me introduce you to the other forum to help with technical info and other inspirational efforts you will encounter while owning her.
www.rx7club.com
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06-29-2004, 03:51 PM
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I looked at the red as a possible color for my white '94, but felt it was a little too much for me. Looks dramatic with your black exterior, though.
Senseny's suggestions are right on in terms of the initial things to do. I'd only add that the rubber connector hoses on the pressurized side of the inlet tract should be replaced now while you're in the mood.
You might also want to think about relocating the battery, since the heat tends to kill 'em quick, and mark that AST (Air Separator Tank) replacement #1 on your list. Take a look too, at the front swaybar mounts. Mazda got a little carried away with lightness on them, they tend to bend and/or crack.
Plenty of other subtle mods to make as you go forward, but in the suspension area, I really like my Eibach springs and Koni yellows, combined with a 245/45-16 tire size (Michelin Pilot Sports).
Senseny's suggestions are right on in terms of the initial things to do. I'd only add that the rubber connector hoses on the pressurized side of the inlet tract should be replaced now while you're in the mood.
You might also want to think about relocating the battery, since the heat tends to kill 'em quick, and mark that AST (Air Separator Tank) replacement #1 on your list. Take a look too, at the front swaybar mounts. Mazda got a little carried away with lightness on them, they tend to bend and/or crack.
Plenty of other subtle mods to make as you go forward, but in the suspension area, I really like my Eibach springs and Koni yellows, combined with a 245/45-16 tire size (Michelin Pilot Sports).
