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Old 01-12-11, 09:26 PM
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Im BACK!!

Been out of the RX-7 game for at least 4 years. Went thru a divorce. Ex tried to take the rocket. Luckily, a blessing in disguise the engine was blown. Car was determined to be $0 value. Just had Pettit rebuild the engine and I love it. Promise to take better care of it this time. Here are a few pics.







Old 01-12-11, 09:31 PM
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Beautiful! Care to share some details on the car?

What're those wheels? I like 'em.
Old 01-12-11, 09:35 PM
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Thumbs up

I remember your car! She is clean!!!!

Yours and Directfreaks cars inspired me to build mine turbo GSL-SE a couple years ago.

Congrats man!


What part of Florida are you in?
Old 01-12-11, 09:38 PM
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Thank you! The wheels are made by ROH. Called Snypers. I think they quit making them. They are 110X4. they will be for sale later this year as I am going to do the big brake swap to the T2 calipers. I want some 16's or 17's. They are sweet though. I have seen others on the forum with them.
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So happy to be back. I almost lost her. I'm in Orlando!
Old 01-12-11, 09:43 PM
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Looks Great! Must feel great to have it running again.

Was the car another color previously?
Looks like Tornado Silver under the hood.
Old 01-12-11, 09:45 PM
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So happy to be back. I almost lost her. I'm in Orlando!
Cool!
Are you part of Central Florida Rotarys?
We have meets monthly.

Congrats again!
The car look awesome!
Old 01-12-11, 09:51 PM
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Yes Directfreak, it was the original grey color. Don't know the actual name. By the way, your car inspired me to build this beast. Anyway, it's titanium grey now. Looks very dynamic in different lighting. Sometimes it looks sky blue.
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Aww Shucks. *blush*.

You have definitely got yourself a dream FB now!!
The color looks good too!

I plan to paint mine a dark silver myself. (A little darker than yours).

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Old 01-12-11, 11:09 PM
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very clean...what size turbo you got in their..?
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I know this will sound crazy, and Im not proud of it but I dont know what size the turbo is. All I know is it is made by Precision.
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Clean car
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Glad to see you're back and the ex didn't take your wankel. I remember your car, and your ROH Snypers. I love those wheels, but you definitely need bigger brakes.

Just hit up Respeed for their brake kits. I used their stuff and have TII brakes front and rear and I love it. Top notch quality, customer service, and products.
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glad to have you back. glad everything worked out in the end and you got to keep your car! welcome back!!
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welcome back.
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Thanks guys. You guys are awesome! Still breaking in the new engine. Cam over at Pettit racing built it for me. He's a good guy. He has taken the time to answer my questions and help me get back on track. Now i need a stereo system and a good tune after the break in period. I would love to come to one of the monthly meets that you guys do.
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The first time I saw your car I drooled

Great you got to keep it man!
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