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Old Jun 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.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:38 PM
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Looks stunning! How much?
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:40 PM
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Great car! But red would be better, lol.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:42 PM
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It is red.... on the inside :p

Got it for $17,500

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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:48 PM
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looks awesome, esp the paint job.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:53 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:54 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:55 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:57 PM
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Thats all the pics I have for now. Don't mind the house or the other car, they are the previous owner's.
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 09:58 PM
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Niiiiiiiiiice!
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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The last RX7 was one of the best looking cars EVER!!!!!
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Old Jun 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).
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 10:42 PM
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Beautiful!

If that's the dark side, then so be it!
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Old Jun 27, 2004 | 11:04 PM
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That is an absolutely gorgeous FD. As others have said before, it is probably one of the most beautiful cars ever produced.

Congratulations.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 12:05 AM
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Dark side? What dark side??
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 05:47 AM
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Still beautiful even though it's an 11 year old car. Congrats.
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Old Jun 28, 2004 | 11:53 AM
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Nice man!!!!
looks very clean.

I need to get an FD here soon
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Old Jun 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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Old Jun 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
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Old Jun 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).
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Old Jun 29, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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good choice
rare find
have fun and congrats
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 03:33 AM
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looks great! i love the FD's... saw a bunch at Rotary Revolution... i'd like to get me one of them puppies... nice!
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 08:50 AM
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almost time for it's first engine replacement. LOL
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Old Jun 30, 2004 | 12:30 PM
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Its just like my friends FD except with 100,000 fewer miles on it . That red interior is to die for, I've only seen it in books.
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