Mazda Rotary Club

Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: Tomson on October 29, 2003, 09:14:22 PM

Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Tomson on October 29, 2003, 09:14:22 PM
Well I bought my RX-7 today, a \'96\' RZ model ( it seems that there is no room for my son afterall !!)

The seats are just so fine !!  mmmmm kevlar mmmmmm recarommmmmmm bilstein mmmmm doughnuts

Anyway it was impoted in May this year and comes with a full service history from Japan, completly standard apart from a Turbo timer and Skyline wheels ( I will be replacing the wheels as soon as I find the funds ). In fact the service history from japan is mint, and was serviced before schedule on most occasions.  Just a few parking dings to have removed - please let me know if anyone knows any good paintless dent removal companies in glos.

For those who know the sarga of my search for the right REX, I could not convince Steve to part with his single turbo beast and finally decided to go back to the initial RX I had looked at.  Ironically enough in Cheltenham, where I live !!.  Anyway, it was now fully valeted and I got my head around the fact that if my son wanted to go in the REX i would have to adapt a baby seat to fit somehow !!  Went for a spin with the current owner and it was amazing... I am well chuffed.  It was (just like Steves) very very fast..  It pulled amazingly and is in excellent condition.

I thought it was as fast as Steve\'s, but I suppose a second or so quicker 0-60 is hard to tell with your eyes shut !!

Anyway a couple of questions....

Does anyone know where to get the drivers side door storage cover thingy from - it is missing this.

Also the car has a very \'tarty\' Pioneer (carrisoni, or whatever they are called !!) double din stereo with TV front.  Is it possible to get the Satnav/TV function working in this country ? (I will update the model info on Friday when I pick her up, will also post piccies!!)

Insurance was £660.00 from AON, Cheque is in the post for membership - looking forward to talking rubbish face to face with you all in the future.

Tomson

Chuffed - I think so !!!:rollin :rollin :D
Title: Nice
Post by: Gman on October 29, 2003, 10:10:28 PM
Sound very nice mate!  I too are in the process of sorting out a 3rd gen we\'ll have to trade info and stories at the next meet.

P.s make sure its a recaro baby seat!!!!!

:rollin
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Christopher on October 30, 2003, 10:36:49 AM
Sounds great. Have you got any pics as thats the exact model that I will be getting :)
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Tomson on October 30, 2003, 10:44:59 AM
Chris, not yet mate, get it tomorrow...

Over the weekend I will take some shots.

Tom
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Christopher on October 30, 2003, 12:02:55 PM
thanx, Do you know what colour your dials glow when you turn the lights on? Ive been told there green on the 1996 and up models I was just wondering. :)
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: jasonlel on October 30, 2003, 12:04:38 PM
Guys,

Is it complusary to insure your car before it is allow to be driven legally ?

Regards,
Jason LEL
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: maximtaylor on October 30, 2003, 12:35:51 PM
Yes!!!!!

What would happen if you hit someone??????

"oh, sorry"

Trade plates would cover you.

oh, just seen where you are, so not sure about Malaysia...

Regards

Max
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: jasonlel on October 30, 2003, 12:43:58 PM
maximtaylor,

:rollin In Malaysia all car have to be insure too. But i heard that in Indonesia it is not compulsary to insure your car, dont know how true.

Regards,
Jason LEL
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: 20B_boy on October 30, 2003, 01:09:27 PM
Isnt it kind of \'optional\' in NZ and/or aus too?
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: jasonlel on October 30, 2003, 02:02:36 PM
20B_boy,

I have no idea at all......

Regards,
Jason LEL
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Andy T on October 30, 2003, 02:11:09 PM
hey Jason,

whereabout in malaysia are you.....

I was born there and go back around twice a year ?


Andy
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: jasonlel on October 30, 2003, 02:22:13 PM
Andy T,

I\'m from Johor Bahru near to Singapore. So are you Malaysian? By the way, do you own a RX-7 too ?
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: maximtaylor on October 30, 2003, 02:43:35 PM
I spent my earlier years in Singapore and was born over there.

Enjoy going back every now and then, but RX\'s must really hate the heat - but the high humidity must help...

Regards

Max
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: jasonlel on October 30, 2003, 02:57:59 PM
maximtaylor,

So are you a singaporean at birth? Do drop me an email if you are coming over to Singapore. Perhaps we can meet up.

Regards,
Jason LEL
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: maximtaylor on October 30, 2003, 03:58:21 PM
Changi born, British dad, Slovenian mum, could have 3 passports ;)

Hoping to pop over in 2004, so I\'ll get in touch.

Regards

Max
Title: Pick it up on Friday
Post by: Tomson on October 30, 2003, 05:00:39 PM
Anyway.... Ho Hum.....

I was born in Cheltenham, which is where I collect my REX from tomorrow......

Tom:rolleyes: