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Old 01-14-08 | 11:47 PM
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Yea, i was definitely joking. Sorry about that. I'm definitely not that kind of person, was taught martial arts very strictly w/ a lot of discipline in self-control (body and mind) and went through some military training.
Old 01-15-08 | 07:19 AM
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HOndaK, where did u get that pic? Now that is A$$$$... Do you know where Manolo's shop is located now? I was told it was on Armitage/Cicero but I could not find it...



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i know Manolo very well.but the Papo ur talking about i probably know by face..i thought u were talking about big Papo..he is a nice person always willing to give someone a hand..sorry to hear about ur car..
Old 01-15-08 | 07:21 AM
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What did you study? Im actually looking for someone to practice with. I box but also do some JKD. Holla if ur interested.


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Yea, i was definitely joking. Sorry about that. I'm definitely not that kind of person, was taught martial arts very strictly w/ a lot of discipline in self-control (body and mind) and went through some military training.
Old 01-15-08 | 10:35 AM
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New also

I am also new to this site, so pardon the ignorance. You said you had 2 FB's previously. What are FB'sThanks
Old 01-15-08 | 10:59 AM
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Thats the rx7s from 81-85. 79-80 are called SAs. the seconds gens 86-91 are FCs, 93-95 are FDs. they come from the Vin codes for those years. Welcome to the club. Familiarize yourself with the search function, just about every question u can think of has been asked several times, you will find.

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I am also new to this site, so pardon the ignorance. You said you had 2 FB's previously. What are FB'sThanks
Old 01-15-08 | 11:18 AM
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Thanks for the info locopr1, I will check out the search.






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Thats the rx7s from 81-85. 79-80 are called SAs. the seconds gens 86-91 are FCs, 93-95 are FDs. they come from the Vin codes for those years. Welcome to the club. Familiarize yourself with the search function, just about every question u can think of has been asked several times, you will find.
Old 01-15-08 | 11:48 AM
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It's all good azn and sox...just don't want us Chicago folks to get a wrong image.

Old 01-15-08 | 12:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Azn_Boi
Damn, that sucks. Wow if that happened to me i would be depressed and pissed as hell. Since i don't have a 9mm, i probably woulda hunt him down w/ my katana (wooden, but they hurt like hell if u know how to use one) O.o?

Well anyway - on other note - since there's not a lot of activity going on RC3, i'll post it here. Neo_Omega, the MB FD that you saw parked near the apartment complex is probably my friend's car.
I saw a bluelish sliver FC in the Chinatown Square once. Know that car?
Old 01-15-08 | 02:44 PM
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Neo_Omega, Nop never seen that FC before.

Lcopr1, Uh i do Taekwondo and some kendo. I don't think Boxing(Fist) and Taekwondo(Foot) is a good combo for practicing lol.

Golfen, welcome to our site!!
Old 01-15-08 | 11:55 PM
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whats up fellaz im new to the chicago area .
Old 01-16-08 | 12:56 AM
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When did you see the blueish silver FC in chinatown? I was in Chinatown and Chinatown Square with my GF not more than 2 weeks ago. My car is a silverish FC and could've looked blue-ish at night. Really clean car except for the palm sized dent, rust on the weather stripping for the windows, and rust on the sunroof. I parked it on one of those metered parking lot of Chinatown Square in the corner. Was a cooooold day.

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I saw a bluelish sliver FC in the Chinatown Square once. Know that car?
Old 01-16-08 | 12:58 PM
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I too would like to know where Manolos shop is located.
Old 01-17-08 | 11:48 AM
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Originally Posted by ranchan02
If your in the Humbolt Park area, there's a guy name Manolo that owns a shop close to you. I believe its on Kostner and Hirsh St. He's a Pueto-rican guy, knows alot about older school RX's (RX3, RX4), 1st and 2nd gens.
Thats what ranchan said earlier.
Old 01-17-08 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by hiideruhiro
When did you see the blueish silver FC in chinatown? I was in Chinatown and Chinatown Square with my GF not more than 2 weeks ago. My car is a silverish FC and could've looked blue-ish at night. Really clean car except for the palm sized dent, rust on the weather stripping for the windows, and rust on the sunroof. I parked it on one of those metered parking lot of Chinatown Square in the corner. Was a cooooold day.
it was daytime and months ago. Anyway, there are several RX-8 around Chinatown
Old 01-17-08 | 02:37 PM
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Ah, nevermind then. You drive around an FD around Chinatown? Honestly I only seen an FD twice on the street.
Old 01-20-08 | 01:04 PM
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The shop isn't in Humbolth Park anymore. Like locopr1 stated I also heard it was on Armitage and Cicero but I could not find it either. Oh I was at Maverick yesterday I saw a GSL-SE as I was checking it out the owner walked up and we talked for a bit. Turns out my buddy Papo ripped him off as well. He gave Papo his car and 3 months later his car turn up behind Papo house stripped down to the bone. He also informed that we are not the only ones theres quite a list of people that this ***** burned. If anybody has any info on this **** please PM me I would like to go collect my parts and my motor. Thanks Alot guys!!!!
Old 01-22-08 | 10:56 PM
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Maverick as in Maverick Auto Parts? The one on Cicero?

Just curious and kinda off topic, but it'd help me out A LOT. Is there any place I can locally buy RX7 parts? Engine, tranny, drivetrain, suspension, and/or body parts.
Old 01-24-08 | 08:31 AM
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Whats up guys. Im new to the site. I just purchased a 91 rx-7. the condition of it is pretty good. Just gotta do some minor things to it to get where I like it.
Old 01-24-08 | 02:14 PM
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Domg87, Welcome to our great family O.o?

Hey, i'm looking for a fender for my car but for some reason i can't find a red one So i'm thinking about just painting the new fender. Anyone know how much or any local shop that will just fender? Or anyone here can do it themself for a price?
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i have both a left and right side red fender in good condition up in rockford
Old 01-28-08 | 07:27 PM
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Ok so Iam off this upcoming sunday. I am thinking about working on the mazda anybody wanna come give me a hand? I have to atf my motor and track my altenator smoked like crazy last time I tried starting the car. PM me if interested.
Old 02-03-08 | 09:55 PM
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Hey, anyone here good w/ metal working on cars?
Old 02-03-08 | 11:25 PM
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Originally Posted by GO SOX!!!
Ok so Iam off this upcoming sunday. I am thinking about working on the mazda anybody wanna come give me a hand? I have to atf my motor and track my altenator smoked like crazy last time I tried starting the car. PM me if interested.
Next time just PM me. Im not on here as often as I used to be...
Old 02-08-08 | 05:15 PM
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I haven't been back yet....the move was postponed for awhile. I should be back this month and then I will make some rounds and see who's still doin what. I do know a while back (can't drop dates right now) alot of shady things happened in the chicago rotary scene and I'll see what I can find out. I am also always willing to help out a fellow rotorhead so I hope to see you guys around and maybe make some 7s run better. I currently drive a white T2 with a massive intercooler up front so if you see me say "hey".
Old 02-10-08 | 12:02 PM
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I haven't been back yet....the move was postponed for awhile. I should be back this month and then I will make some rounds and see who's still doin what. I do know a while back (can't drop dates right now) alot of shady things happened in the chicago rotary scene and I'll see what I can find out. I am also always willing to help out a fellow rotorhead so I hope to see you guys around and maybe make some 7s run better. I currently drive a white T2 with a massive intercooler up front so if you see me say "hey".
Sounds good, once you get back pm I'll send you my number so we could link up. I would like to have someone to help me work on my car.


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