My New Toy

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Re: My New Toy

Postby Shadowden » Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:14

Nothing, we can run the gamut with the Prima stuff I have.

Unless you like a particular wax, then get some of that.

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Thu Mar 24, 2016 9:14

Shadowden wrote:Nothing, we can run the gamut with the Prima stuff I have.

Unless you like a particular wax, then get some of that.

I know nothing about wax, lol. This RX-7 is the first car I've ever owned that is was worthy.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue Apr 05, 2016 9:14

I cleaned my K&N filter finally. I do still need to mess a little more with the idle but it is really close.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:14

I finally got the car running good. I'll need to replace the spark plugs soon but otherwise it is good. I also washed the car including under the hood.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby speedjunkie » Mon Apr 11, 2016 9:14

Sweet! Fingers crossed for no more problems, at least anytime soon. I mean, let's be realistic. Lol

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri Apr 29, 2016 9:14

I just ordered spark plugs, brake pad shims, and an oil pressure sender. The brakes have been squealing since we messed with the pads a while back. No one sells the shims locally but I was able to find them on rock auto. I have hawk hps pads on the front that have years of life left in them so I didn't want to just get new pads. My oil pressure gauge is not working right, sometimes it shows 60 sometimes it shows 10. I'm hoping the the new sending unit fixes the problem. I really don't want to pull the cluster out and mess with the gauge itself.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue May 03, 2016 9:14

I swapped in the new oil pressure sender. My gauge still isn't working right. I'm going to have to pull the cluster and re-solder the gauge.

I just filled my gas tank and I'm still getting 18-19 mpg around town with my aggressive driving. That is a big improvement over 15-16 mpg. I'm going to swap out my spark plugs when the new ones come in.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby chickenwafer » Mon May 09, 2016 9:14

Just caught up your build, Chris, doing a great job! Crazy how much the 1st gen market has increased in price recently, a good SA or FB is worth some coin now. I've always wanted one.

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Tue May 10, 2016 9:14

chickenwafer wrote:Just caught up your build, Chris, doing a great job! Crazy how much the 1st gen market has increased in price recently, a good SA or FB is worth some coin now. I've always wanted one.

Thanks. Yes they have. Mine has doubled in value since I got it.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby Huzer » Tue May 10, 2016 9:14

So your car is still free? 2x0=0!

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Re: My New Toy

Postby speedjunkie » Wed May 11, 2016 9:14

I'll take it off your hands if it's free!!!

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Re: My New Toy

Postby chickenwafer » Thu May 12, 2016 9:14

I brought it up, dibs!

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Fri May 13, 2016 9:14

My $14k free car.
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog

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Re: My New Toy

Postby Huzer » Wed May 18, 2016 9:14

That's cool. I had forgotten how nice your car presents. It looks really good.

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Re: My New Toy

Postby RX-7 Chris » Thu May 19, 2016 9:14

thanks
1984 RX-7 GSL-SE [size=84]My restomod project[/SIZE]


1964 Ford Galaxie 500XL flat black w/ white interior, 2 dr fastback, 390 thunderbird, C6 auto, 2500 rpm high stall converter, shift kit, AC, Holley 750 cfm

[size=100]RIP 1983 RX-7[/SIZE]

My Car Blog


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