That FB finally down to start the 12A Turbo? 8's are always welcome as long as we get to drive it too!! 7SpringsMisfit just wants us to go down to the dam so he can sodimize us and put Marcello out of a job LOL

kojo- the front dam is the fiberglass one previously offered by VB (Black dragon). the gap across the front of the mariah fronts below the nose panel bugs the shit out of me.

7springs- this "kid with locs" is older than you.


Isaac

The FB has been down to do a Turbo 12A setup. I got the engine torn apart when I had time to work on it, and was motivated to. Started the porting, never finished. I've got connections for a turbo manifold, I've got the turbo. Most of the parts have been collected for the project, at least major ones. The time is the problem now. First of all, way too cold to be in a garage without heat. Secondly, I work too much, and when I'm not working I've always got something going on.

I am about to give up on doing the engine myself and just take it somewhere to have it finished up. Time is too tight right now, and I want the car done sooner than later.

The guy I have doing my turbo manifold is, I'm sure, going to be taking a lot of time and putting a lot of effort into it. It is really just down to finding the time to put it all together, and buying the little things to complete the setup now.

still doesnt mean he(you) aint a kid.

pssh i would team up with Marcello

I know how that is. My FB has been down since July and I haven't even torn the motor down yet. I have it down to bare block but I just haven't tore into it yet. I'm not sure what direction I want to go with the motor with porting or adding some extra nacho cheese or what. I couldn't stand driving the FC daily and pouring money into it to fix stupid shit so I traded it for the 4 Speed SA. Best decision I ever made. So instead of spending over a grand for a decent exhaust set up that I would have gotten for the FC I've spent under $100 for a nice exhaust set up on the SA and I can use the rest for nice wheels and tires. I love have enexpensive 1st Gens can be when you aren't going totally crazy LOL

I know what you mean too. I bought an FC cheap because it was supposedly an "easy fix", but the more I fixed in it the more went wrong. What made it worse is that the guy I bought the car from put the battery in backwards so as you can imagine, first crank + smoke and shit caused for tons more problems right off the bat.

I traded that for some parts, though (actually, that is how I'm getting my turbo manifold as well). FC's, the only way I'll buy another one is if I find a perfect condition TII and my Rx8 is paid off.

I went the other route though. Instead of buying another FB, I bought an Rx8. I figured I may as well, I only live once, and I'm making ample amounts of cash to afford both the 8 and the 7.... Now if only I could find the damn time for both....

Yeah I can't afford an 8. If I made that kind of money I'd be in a Mazdaspeed 6. I agree though the only FC's I would ever want to own again would be a super clean Turbo II or even a super clean Vert or Turbo vert. The SA so far has just been little things here and there. I'm going to attempt to rebuild the carb in it since it sat for a while before I got it and the secondary float sticks so when you shut it off the scondaries fill up with fuel. So far that's been the only thing I've actually bought to repair something. I paid to swap the RB muffler on but it wasn't needed, just wanted LOL. I swapped my FB wheels and tires on it cause the SA waffles vibrated really badly and the tires were dry rotted. One of the FB tires was leaking air from the valve stem cap so I had that fixed. That's all I've done so far. I still need to replace 3 speakers and I want to put a 6 disc CD changer in it. I'll have to get some more detailed pictures of it and post it up with the set up it has

Make it 3. I have one that only say RX-7 sitting here waiting for me to repair and install on kgray's 79.

Scott, you should reproduce the SA trim piece with the top portion and all. I would definitely take one

no one else posting pics???

Will post pics later today, about to go in to work.

Name is Chad Mandry
I'm 27 years old, married my high school sweet heart who gave me a cute son who is now two months old.
I do go to church, but believe that religion is a personal matter and opinion, respect others and their beliefs.
I'm a police officer in Texas, for just over a year now.
I have an 85 GSL that feels lost right now. Trying to decide on a turbo 12a possibly ported if possible(just offered a setup by another member), streetported 12a, or a street/bridgeported 13b 4 port. I'll be making this a lengthy project that will cover the safety, performance, and looks aspects. I really like the way Dan_S_Young approached his, I may go the same route, build wise.

Pics to come later. Sorry, no agency or patrol car pics as I've once before been a victim of false malicious remarks to an agency by a member of another board when they found out where I worked. Not worth the hassle of explaining crap.

It's nice to match these names with faces. OnlyOnThurs is a good local friend, he's a trip. What's up CELLO!!!!!

okay, got a couple.
Here's a shot of my 1st gen with a beard:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...y/DSC_0022.jpg
Me and Marcello:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...pampics056.jpg
At one of Marcello's badass cookin's
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...y/DSC_0185.jpg
One of my other toys, VTX1300R with custom paint:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...-8-07-high.jpg
My wife's toy, 2007 MazdaSpeed6
http://www.skilesphotos.com/tpf/20071215/ASP_6948.jpg
Our son:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...y/DSC_0255.jpg

Marcello in his military days:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...ockpitcopy.jpg
And as an artist:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...y/85-1copy.jpg

My thoughts on this topic:
http://i92.photobucket.com/albums/l3...andry/afro.jpg

http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/HPIM8874.jpg
My love
http://i80.photobucket.com/albums/j1...4/DSC00028.jpg
I'm just LOVING my job!!


My name is Joe

I'm 21...single.. and for some reason STILL cant grow any kind of facial hair o_o

I dont go to chruch but I believe!

In the picture Im working at Circuit City as an installer... obviously. But now I am currently employeed at LaPlaya Beach and Golf Resort.. Best job ever I bank for the work that I do!!

I spend most of my time... well on my car of course!

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2394/...f3dd8d.jpg?v=0

This is my most recent picture.
I'm 24, single, and LDS (mormon).
Full time student trying to get into optometry.

Joe your lucky, I hate shaving.

Edit: I'm still waiting to see Dan S. Young's photo, you said you'd post it later. :)

166 posts later I find out about this thread and make my debut!

My name is Matt Guerin
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9...d_DSC00033.jpg

I will be 21 on April 8th

I have been with my girlfriend Kassie for over a year.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9.../MeandKass.jpg

I am self-employed running the family business, we own a small store that sells Gas, Groceries, and Food.

I work every day for little, to no pay, just enough to keep the two girls in my life happy, My 7 and Kassie lol

I am Catholic, but only went when my mom made me, dont have time for it now.

Working on engines just came to me, I dont know how I got into it. I live on a lake, so I ride stand up jet skis, the kind real men ride lol

I want to go back to school bad, I miss it plus I hate working everyday, and not having any free time to spend, im only 20 and dont feel like I have lived life yet.

I like to have a good time, and joke around alot.
http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d9...t/DSC00155.jpg

http://www.picturemessaging.rogers.c...itsize=600,800
Me copying T.I.

http://www.picturemessaging.rogers.c...itsize=600,800
My car copying T.I. in jail (well, impound lot, waiting to go for auction).

I'm 18, 19 in July
Graduating high school this year (argh! finally!)
Starting to apprentice for automotive technician this summer (my school has an automotive technology class, so I will graduate with my lvl 1)
Looking to buy a new FB for a TII swap project when the snow melts
I spend my time going to school, pumping gas, and bar hopping, plus I'm a serial killer who picks his victims over the internet :P

MattG FTL!!!! hahaha I'm just kidding brotha. It's about time you graced us with your presence. Seeing as how you're too good for us, having to "work" all the time with no time for your real family, loser LOL ;)

Dude this new section totally sucks, good threads like this wont be noticed by alot of people.

I liked it back in the day when it was all one, but I guess those days have come and gone.

Bringing the thread back from the dead!

28 y o from Peru.
Just finished Law school.
I own a Diesel Chip Tuning Company, www.dieselpowerperu.com
I get my 7 as a present from my brother. I used as a second car.
Single but not for long..my girlfriend is asking me for the ring!
Me joking around & my girl.
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...ueras/paco.jpg
The RX7
http://i153.photobucket.com/albums/s...eras/peru1.jpg

My name is Lucien

I'm 19 years old (although most people say I look younger :/)

I'm going to the University of Texas at Arlington

I am studying Architecture

I do not currently own an RX7, although I think that will change tomorrow!

I like to travel

I have an infatuation with Rotary engines.

I've made $14,000 working at a grocery store :lol:
I like chicks and money

Me in Rome
http://a323.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...38c5fe238a.jpg

Me with my friend (wish she was my gf...but maybe in time)
http://a327.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...207c2ceaf6.jpg

http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...0728081801.jpg
http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r...jeremyjeep.jpg


My name is Jeremy. I'm 26 now, single.

I go to mass.

I have a 5 o'clock shadow by 10 am.

I'm a student at Texas State, finishing my BBA in accounting, looking at going further. Also looking for an internship.

wow, this is one of the best threads in the forum thus far...anyways i guess i should introduce myself:

my name's Edgar

I'm 18, i'll be 19 in exactly 1 month (Sep. 20). I graduated out of high school in 06,

i'm working on a physics degree of some sort, but currently unemployed and in need of cash, so taking some time off. Bought my 85 when i graduated.

I'm catholic-agnostic, i'm agnostic but what i do manage to believe on is based on catholic beliefs. i had my little bible thumper spell back in the day but quickly died.

Favorite band of all time is Nirvana, followed by The Velvet Underground. Wrestling is the greatest sport of all time, followed by football/baseball.

i just like being my age and hanging out with my friends, which in otherwords means working on cars, talking shit, getting wasted.

most recent pic of me, this weekend at Boone, NC, Appalachian State Mountaneer Fan Fest....yeah....oh btw i'm the only brown kid there.
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...40382_1077.jpg
here's my FB..
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k1...7/100_0811.jpg

Hi, my name's Glen. Only one "n;" Dad was poor, could only afford one.

I turn 46 next week. At least 20 of those years made some kind of sense, though it's been a while.

I'm a design engineer for a company that does commerical and industrial security systems.

I'm a certified Master Diver, a sometimes student (physics, on the 20-year plan, 4 classes to go & holding), a computer geek, a sci-fi fan, a former Marine, an airplane lover, and a total packrat.

I didn't realize until much too late that "restoring" old cars is not so much about mechanics as it is about cleaning. Oh, well; can't stop now.

Married, no kids, two cats.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...f/56927980.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...1006051553.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v2...tMcgoon-vi.jpg

OK, the last pic is not actually me... but it should have been!

RX7 owners are about as diverse as I expected.

BACK FROM THE DEAD YAY-Uh

i love this thread!! we need to see some more faces to put with these names!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

here's a pic of me(on the left and the not so....uh..husky one, lol) after my first auto X run last year:

http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/r...b/DSC07077.jpg

Haha I spy a lonely RX-7 in a sea of Corvette's

I need to update my pics, I look alot sexier now! lol

thats right!! i went out there and raced against those Vettes!! i beat a couple of C5's..the drivers were pussy footing it though and i was going balls to the wall, lol. something about expensive cars and the fear of hitting the pylons...

Haha that's great! I want to see what the FB will do up against some of the competition out in Idaho next year

"Im the dude wearing sunglasses
Im 30... do I look like a 30 year old guy????
I dont go to church as much as I should
Im a good dad and a good husband
Im a lawyer
I dont make as much money as I would like"

I'm an old guy with a bunch of toys
I'm 49 ..... do i look like a child ?
I've been to church twice
I'm a good dad , and I've been a good husband (twice) , but that was just practice for my third swing at the plate
I'm a geologist
I spent most of my money on women and toys .......... the rest i just wasted

Pics: of my jet boat , I like to golf, fish in the summer, the 79 SA, the 89 FC, and my girlfriend ( or at least her clothing :)

I cant believe i have missed this thread. Well here it goes

Im 23, married
I go to church regularly,
Im a 5-Axis CNC setup and operator making insert able medical parts and plates & My wife is a taxidermist
I have a 79' and 80' Rx-7, 03' Ranger, and my wife has a 95' Vette and 93' Civic.
The 79 is my pride and joy, the 80 was a good deal i could not let go to some random person

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3..._seven/v13.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...n/P7100040.jpg

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...s_seven/v2.jpg

Hey, you're that crossroads dude.

yeah that would be me LOL i wish i could make it down for OGTA some time but i dont trust my 7 that far yet. It does not like leaving the county, it gets nervous and chokes.

Me before Oktoberfest2008 in Kitchener ON. Unfortunatly that picture was the best thing to happen to me that night. Ah well. And no the front of the car is not leaning down because I'm leaning on it. I'm not that heavy anymore. I parked on top of a rainwater drain and the ground was sunk in a bit.

Also my one and only (or does it count as 3? It was all done at once.) tattoo. The black initials are my grandparents, Kathy and Doug Fountain. The only grandparents I ever knew. I miss them dearly. The "M" represents the first initial of the last names of my mother, sister and myself. My mother remarried but her name was changed to one that still had an M at the start so it worked out nicely. My sister and I kept our fathers last name.

I am 23, single, a truck driver, and have no religion. Currently paying down a small hills worth of debt, in the hopes of having more free money to throw at the 7. It's no fun, but it sure is smarter.

oktoberfest! :)