bjford

Or maybe not...

I JUST BOUGHT A 1984 MAZDA RX7 GS!!! Woohooo!!!

Thank you everyone for all your advice... you have no idea how stoked I am! I'm so stoked I think something HORRIBLE is going to happen to me now, it's all too good to be true. I've been a rotary fan for like 5 years now, and this was literally my DREAM CAR that I didn't think I was ever going to buy! I can barely drive it as it is becuase it's stick and I'm still learning! Heck, I just have my permit!! I'm crazy, I tell you, crazy! I'm even crazier for buying it for 3250 HOWEVER all the records were there and the guy put something like $3000 into the car replacing OH so much. The engine looked new (though it was shaky)... the only place I found rust was in the inner exhaust pipe... no leaks or anything! It's SO COOL!!! I love it! It's beige!!

I will post pictures once I have the time. I have a midterm tomorrow and work all day, so I'll probably post them on friday sometime!!

Woohoo!

rotor vs. piston

Congrats, just don't get to crazy with her.

perfect_circle

awesome welcome, i bought my first 7 when i was 15, and i bought it from one of my teachers.

rxtory

ya i bought mine last year whne i was 15 aswell but from my cousin that had it in a garage in the US

bjford

Actually, I'm 18. I'm just a late bloomer as far as driving goes

rxtory

well well well well............... i still havent ever driven my seven should be in the nexted 3 weeks i lose my learners licensenexted month and get my N (for new driver) hahah i can actually drive without a parent then

Jeff20B

iTrader: (13)

Then it most likely will. lol

I finally got an RX-4 running yesterday evening, after having worked on it for two months, and drove it for the first time. Everything went well... as expected. Congrats on getting a 1st gen. There is no cure for the rotary bug, except V8, but who wants to drink that?

fbmpw

im the same way i just turned 18 and bought an 84 gs, but i have my license

Hades12

time for pics.

bliffle

Good choice of car! The RX-7 is one of the most attractive cars on the road: clean and well-integrated lines, looks good from all angles. Good performance, especially on winding roads, like in the Santa Cruz mountains or across the Bay on Mt. Tam. The engine is novel, light, smooth running and will last a long time with a little care and attention. The rest of the running gear is quite plain and reflects the reliability of many years of standard auto development. Repairs are quite cheap, usually easy, and there are many sources for parts and rebuilds. Plus, this BBS is the best car forum you'll ever find!

Two items of everyday care: do not let the engine overheat. Overheating is the rotaries deadly enemy: it simply can't take extended periods of overheating. Overheating may not ruin the engine, but it will deteriorate internal water seals and reqiure either a rebuild or the Famous Temporary Internal water Seal Fix, which many of us have employed successfully. For preventative maintenance you should replace the radiator and heater hoses every 50,000 miles. In fact, since you don't know all the engines history, you should check the 5/8" heater hose that passes under the "beehive" oil cooler right now. If it is spongy replace it. Yoou can get the factory OEM part from www.mazdatrix.com for about $30, or look for a similar replacement hose at Kragens (you have to go behind the counter) or you can even fish a cheap 5/8" hose on if you have patience and ingenuity: I've done it.

Second, it pays to add a little 2-cycle oil to your gas tank before filling up. Most folks use about 1/2 to 1 oz. per gallon: I just add 8-10 oz. per tank. Rotaries share lubrication problems with 2-cycles, and that 2-cycle oil is a very good lube: withstands high temps good and burns clean. Some people also use Marvel Mystery oil the same way.

If you have problems come here first. We know the car and we know the guys in the area who can help you. Also, check the West region on this BBS.

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DwArF

Good job! Rx7s are the way go

YapaKanichi

stellar man nice grab good luck with yas

inuissus_cendi

congrats man! i just got my first 7 in july ('83 GS). i'm 16 and im lovin it. you'll learn to work the stick pretty quick, but all those hills in frisco might not be the easiest place to start... anyway goodluck and enjoy it!

MattG

iTrader: (2)

You will love it trust me. I grew up with the car. My dad bought it new in 83 and I took over in 04. Got my license at 18. (I know lil late) but gave me time to pimp her out. Fresh rebuild and loving it. I call her Roxan. Enjoy it bro!!

melikeRX-7

back in 1985 when I took my drivers test in my dads 82 RX7.I owned a 1985 in 96 and now have a 84.I really like it. congrats on the car

k-rok

j/k man, nice job!


seriously though...pics....

RustyRotary

iTrader: (2)

Awesome, welcome to the fanatics club

I'm a few days away from 18, got my first 7 last November and have had 3 total since then Man, to think I used to spend my money on video games

bjford

Thanks all. I'm really stoked. I was feeling a bit of buyer's remorse today (I didn't think I deserved the car), but then after realizing I saved up for a year to buy one of these bi*chez, and after my friends convinced me I did deserve it, I got more stoked!

Yeah, I know... I'm going to take pictures tomorrow. I tried to take pictures right now, but my GOOD camera's flash isn't working! My other camera's flash sucks, so the pictures arn't very good unless taken in the daytime. I'm also REALLY tired right now and need to go to bed. But expect pictures at around 1-2 PM... OH MAN!

This car so so awesome! It's so classy!

Rx7Newb05

Congrats, I just bought my 85 Rx7 just got my learners permit, im a late bloomer too. happy driving