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 Aug 17 2005, 09:19 PM
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 DSMCentral Freak  Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Mahomet Illinois Member No.: 287  |
i was at the Y today and i see this guy hop out of a very nice looking (well kept) rx-7. this wasmy first time this close to one and it was super cool. he hadn't done anything to it but keep it nice.
i struck up a conversation with this fellow who informed me he purchased the vehicle about 10years ago and he's babied it ever since. he also informed me it's a mechanic's nightmare and it only gets 12mpg...i was taken aback by this fact. although not familiar with the rx-7's traits...i belived it to have a better mile/gal ratio. anyways...i asked if he knew any others in town with the same car. he belives he's the last in C-U to own one....he said there were 3 that he knew of and that one got wrecked and theother guy moved. anyone else seen any rx-7's around lately? dying breed? -------------------- it's not a dsm unless it's leaking something
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Aug 18 2005, 01:42 AM
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 Post Master Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 25-September 02 From: Urbana, IL Member No.: 19 |
I know of two(one red, one black) in town myself, neither of which are that guy. Sounds like he needs to get out more.
-------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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Aug 18 2005, 06:37 AM
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Person of Wisdom Group: Members Posts: 177 Joined: 14-January 03 From: Bloomington Member No.: 66 |
I had an 87 t2 with a failing rear rotor and got over 20 on the highway.
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Aug 18 2005, 11:26 AM
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DSM Tech Wizard Group: Members Posts: 2,404 Joined: 16-December 03 From: Fletcher/Bloomington Member No.: 214 |
They are known for being gas pigs. I don't know about 12mpg though.
-------------------- "I hear he tunes the space shuttle also...and that thing is fast"
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Aug 18 2005, 05:09 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Mahomet Illinois Member No.: 287 |
then i guess that means the guy doens't know squat...it's kinda sad when a nice car goes to an unappriciative owner
-------------------- it's not a dsm unless it's leaking something
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Aug 18 2005, 05:16 PM
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Post Master Group: Members Posts: 626 Joined: 25-September 02 From: Urbana, IL Member No.: 19 |
I assume we're talking 93-95 FDs here. He may appreciate it just fine, I could see 12mpg in town as being normal. There's a black 5spd one in town that can run low 13's, it has an exhaust, downpipe, boost controller, and a few other minor mods. The red one I know of is a low mileage 5-spd that's all stock, and now that I think about it there's a black automatic one also.
-------------------- Eric Wort
87 White Buick Turbo 'T' (11.71 @ 116.5, 1.61 60ft, slipping trans) 92 Teal Eagle Talon TSi AWD (burn victim) |
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Aug 18 2005, 05:32 PM
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DSMCentral Freak Group: Members Posts: 291 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Mahomet Illinois Member No.: 287 |
this ones a teal color
-------------------- it's not a dsm unless it's leaking something
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