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Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« on: February 24, 2007, 10:47:58 am »





I just picked this car up - its 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL with the 12A engine, 5spd gearbox, lsd rear end and four wheel disc brakes. Interior needs some cleaning. Aftermarket exhaust is reasonably loud and a light flywheel (I'd rather have the stock one since this is my commuter car but whatever).
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #1 on: February 24, 2007, 10:50:41 am »
Wow, yet another one. You certainly have a thing for uncommon vehicles.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #2 on: February 24, 2007, 12:11:14 pm »
Nice.  Where's Mr Deuce? 
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #3 on: February 24, 2007, 12:17:02 pm »
That is some pretty glossy paint for an '85. Nice find.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2007, 12:38:46 pm »
Nice find! Arther, didn't you also pick up a M2  ???
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2007, 01:04:12 pm »
Sweet! Old school carburetor  :o  :)
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2007, 01:17:54 pm »
I ended up passing on the MR2. This was much, much cheaper. Its only really a commuter car. I might pick up a Miata in the states at a later date.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2007, 02:58:50 pm »
Wow! Nice looking car. I'm sure it'll be loads of fun.

What's the history? Only summer driven, or maybe imported from Arizona or the coast? It obviously hasn't seen 22 Alberta winters.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2007, 03:43:01 pm »
No idea about the history. Its got 192k kms on it so not an American car and its been driven a reasonable amount. Alberta winters aren't as hard on bodies as they are on windshields (traditionally more gravel than salt but that is changing). There is one little bit of rust on the rear fender by the exhaust.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2007, 04:18:48 pm »
Cool car Arthur! :)
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2007, 07:38:19 pm »
Looks to be in nice condition and should only go up in value as it ages now. The Chevy V8 does fit in there as a friend has one with it.  :) :rofl: :rofl:
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2007, 11:01:18 pm »
Wow, fun commuter car.  But won't the lack of power steering get tiring on a commute.  Drove me nuts the one time I drove one - really heavy.  Great on the track/highway, but would kill me on urban streets.

Looks like a beaut.  Cheers!
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2007, 11:33:34 pm »
The lack of power steering won't kill me - the light clutch just might - very touchy.

Barrie - I hate to say it but a small block Ford V8 fits in even nicer. In the end it will likely stay rotary.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #13 on: February 25, 2007, 01:48:35 am »
ARFUR...are ya gonna chop it up fer yer "7"....wannabee,,,,be HONEST ;D..I tho't ROTARY ONLY ran on WEDNESDAYS :rofl:
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #14 on: February 25, 2007, 01:49:08 am »
Quote from: safristi on February 25, 2007, 01:48:35 am
ARFUR...are ya gonna chop it up fer yer "7"....wannabee,,,,be HONEST ;D

Maybe part out some extras for a Lotus?  ;)
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #15 on: February 25, 2007, 01:51:12 am »
Fack Mdx ...same time POSTIN are YA CHANELLING ME!!!!.....How many FINGERS am I holding UP and where are they UP???? :o ??? 8) ::) :P
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #16 on: February 25, 2007, 07:24:06 pm »
More then double the cost to put a Ford into it and only half of the pony power as well. Thats why the Chevies are so popular transplanted into these smaller cars. They have been dropping Chevies into doz's of makes for years as they are also the easiest to do if you have any experience doing it.  :)
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #17 on: February 25, 2007, 07:49:57 pm »
Mocking up the GTX wheel - looks decent enough and has some nice rubber on it.
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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #18 on: February 25, 2007, 10:32:02 pm »
Quote from: barrie1 on February 24, 2007, 07:38:19 pm
Looks to be in nice condition and should only go up in value as it ages now. The Chevy V8 does fit in there as a friend has one with it.  :) :rofl: :rofl:

Now why would you go and ruin a perfectly good RX-7 like that...

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Re: Dent's gone rotary (again) - 1985 Mazda Rx-7 GSL
« Reply #19 on: February 26, 2007, 07:43:51 am »
Quote from: barrie1 on February 24, 2007, 07:38:19 pm
Looks to be in nice condition and should only go up in value as it ages now. The Chevy V8 does fit in there as a friend has one with it.  :) :rofl: :rofl:

That's a wankel idea!
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