The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Nice of you to say Thomas
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The first RX7 1981 sold it after accident.

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How did you manage that damage? :shock:
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Hobbawobba wrote:How did you manage that damage? :shock:
Renault 5 Serie 1 was parking in dangerous bend on a country road, no chance!
My wife have had a whiplash injury i got nothing.
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Sold my Opel Ascona A 1,6N and got my first Rx7 from a Opel dealer with 90000 km on the clock.
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Re: The way to get a Rx-7 FB Spirit R 1984

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Thomas,
the front strut brace on your car..... do you think it makes much difference? Can you notice any difference under heavy cornering?

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Ian,as you know about the lane grooves on the road. With bigger tires your Rx7 you feel the suspension isn´t strong enough to fight again these lane grooves. Rx7 FD are modified with an adjustable front suspension brace. My front suspension brace builted in 1990 out of stainless steal is about 5mm to long. Fixing the screw nut you got the power you need. Yes you can feel always your car is driving better especially with bigger tires.
Hope you understand what i mean. Was a lot of engagement to write these explanation.
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Restore door inside parts i take rubber from BMW Partnumber 51131960127 and black pound liner cause parts seems better and are easier to get as Mazda parts.
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[quote="spirit r"]Restore door inside parts i take rubber from BMW Partnumber 51131960127 and black pound liner cause parts seems better and are easier to get as Mazda parts.

Sorry my wrong english i mean black pond liner.
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