Alright. I drove the 84 GSL-SE I have been talking about, and that thing is alot of fun to drive, and I did not even redline one single gear while driving. I fishtailed in 2nd gear which was really cool. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



The car died once on me when I first started it up, and it did not really bother me very much. It idles PERFECTLY right at 750rpms. It accelerates perfectly. The A/C still blows cold, the clutch is really soft though, not sure if this is nomral or not. It goes into ALL of the gears perfectly. It has response whenever the throttle is touched.



My questions are:



NO POWER STEERING? I find this quite weird. It has all power options, except for pw sunroof.



How in the hell do I do a compression check again? I know that Shane told me, but I don't even see where the connecter is at. Can somebody show me a picture of what to unhook so I don't spit fuel out of the spark plug holes?



What is the oil pressure supposed to be at idle? I was reading between 55-60psi. And then under heavier load it was at about 40psi.



Anyhow, I will be buying the car on the 15th of this month. I will more than likely be keeping it stock engine wise. It is just far too pretty to swap a 13b-RE into it.



Car has 54,206 original miles on it. Has one dime sized dent on the rear passenger quarter panel, and it looks like somebody did something to the front drivers side panel. Exterior is brown, interior is brown.

Most RWD cars don't need power steering IMO.



Just out of interest, how many manual gearbox's have you driven? Sounds like you might be more impressed by the gearbox than anything https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png The only time I drove an automatic it felt like there was a big elastic band between my right foot and the rear tyres.



Mark

What do you need power steering for?



My clutch is quite soft too.



Post ze pix https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png

yeah pics, how much, and good find.



my clutch is pretty soft too. the connector is right under the drivers bin and there are two wires from it, one black and one black with white. to test it just take out a spark plug from each rotor, one at a time, and turn the car over. there should be 3 even swooshes as it cranks each time there is a full revolution. sounds like the car is running pretty well if its fishtailing in 2nd

[quote name='inanimate_object' date='Sep 1 2005, 02:26 PM']Most RWD cars don't need power steering IMO.



Just out of interest, how many manual gearbox's have you driven? Sounds like you might be more impressed by the gearbox than anything https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png The only time I drove an automatic it felt like there was a big elastic band between my right foot and the rear tyres.



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The no power steering really does not bother me very much. It seems really bad in a FWD car. My buddy has an older Sentra, and it is hell getting that thing to turn from a stop. And my Wrangler is a 6-speed, and my 88 RX-7 was a 5-speed. And I love how quite the car is until you get to 4k and above. It just sounds great!!



And I agree, automatic is really hurting. You can't control the revolutions to your liking, plus your brakes last a LOT longer if you drive a stick, every time you make a turn just downshift. Don't even hit the brakes.





[quote name='DJ Rotor' date='Sep 1 2005, 03:16 PM']What do you need power steering for?



My clutch is quite soft too.



Post ze pix https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png


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Pics shall be posted tonight when I get home. I am at work right now. The clutch is like super soft, I don't like it, but I don't hate it. I like a medium to hard clutch, just so I know what I am doing. It is hard to explain.



[quote name='Shane.Trammell' date='Sep 1 2005, 03:32 PM']yeah pics, how much, and good find.



my clutch is pretty soft too. the connector is right under the drivers bin and there are two wires from it, one black and one black with white. to test it just take out a spark plug from each rotor, one at a time, and turn the car over. there should be 3 even swooshes as it cranks each time there is a full revolution. sounds like the car is running pretty well if its fishtailing in 2nd


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The guy wants 2,500 for it. This will include inspection of the vehicle, 4 new tires put on, and anything that is needed for inspection. Brakes, rotors, struts/shocks, any exterior lights that are needed, and an oil change. I actually found it just sitting. It was at a local garage shop, I dropped off a GMC dually for inspection, and I saw it just sitting. I almost hit someone pulling into the shop. LOL.



Pictures will be posted tonight. Hell, they even left the ******* sticker on the gas lid that says "Unleaded Regular Recommended".



It needs a detailing REALLY badly. But I told the guy not too worry about that, I would take the honor of doing that myself.



I am so excited about getting it, and my girlfriend is currently hating me right now. She is pissed I already have a car and am buying another one, and she does not have one yet.

let her drive one of the cars. that sounds like a good deal for what youre getting

[quote name='Shane.Trammell' date='Sep 1 2005, 03:46 PM']let her drive one of the cars. that sounds like a good deal for what youre getting


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I told her I would let her drive the RX-7 no problem. She said she wanted to drive the Wrangler, I told her if she wants to share half the payments, sure thing!!



'Nother question, what are you all using for tires, does not seem like there is much selection.

i am using falken ziex 512s. theyre pretty good but seem to be wearing quickly, im sure that doesnt have anything to do with the way i drive :wink:



if you have a discount tire around you check out their website at tires.com

Pictures as promised to you all. I am still torn on what to do with the car. Keep it stock and just drive it. Or boost it. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683358.gif

Even the little sticker is STILL on the gas lid. I am just amazed at how clean the car is.



https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blink.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blink.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blink.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blink.png https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/blink.png

And that is all for now. I will get some side shots of it on Saturday, and some interior shots. I was in a huge rush today, because I woke up late, and got to the joint at like 12pm, and had to be at work by 1.



So what'cha think? Good buy or not? https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png

Better than some pile of crap Jeep anyday https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



Mark

[quote name='inanimate_object' date='Sep 2 2005, 05:08 AM']Better than some pile of crap Jeep anyday https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



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https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif Your a funny guy! I will be driving the RX-7 a WHOLE lot more than the Jeep on nice days, and the Jeep will still be used, just not as much. https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png



I am so excited about the car, can't wait until I get it. 13 more days!

compression will be good but make sure you check anyway. maybe go by there and do the atf trick and then go back by the next day if it hasnt run lately

Yeah, I am still going to do the ghetto compression check on it. Just to be sure, it runs GREAT, but I still need to be cautious about it. It IS a rotary.



Thanks for the feedback guys, I appreciate it.

its a gsl-se with 54k on it, wtf are you wasting your time with a compression check? engines good for another 150k.....



you're buying the second most reliable car mazda's ever made, its not an fd....

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Sep 5 2005, 02:27 PM']its a gsl-se with 54k on it, wtf are you wasting your time with a compression check? engines good for another 150k.....



you're buying the second most reliable car mazda's ever made, its not an fd....


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lol, just run the hell out it, maintain it, but run the hell out of it and do the swap down the road if you want. Really nice looking car, great condition.

Haha. My mind has not even been on that car until I read this again. I have been busy at work. Sold 4 cars in 2 days beats the **** out of you mentally.



I may have to borrow a little bit of money from the bank, but I am sure I can swing it. Just do some personal loan, like for 1-1.5k for a computer or some ****.

Looks good https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



I use Dunlop SP Sport A2, 195/60R14, really like them.

[quote name='DJ Rotor' date='Sep 6 2005, 10:32 AM']Looks good https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...IR#>/smile.png



I use Dunlop SP Sport A2, 195/60R14, really like them.


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Yeah, I know. Can't wait to bring it home.



I used Dunlop Sport R2's on my 88 when I had it, and they were great tires.

I am picking up the FB on Monday. I can't wait. The seller is out of town for a week.



First thing to be done is a nice detail. Done by yours truly. I will literally wax the thing 5 times, get everything spick and span.



And then to replace plugs, wires, diff fluid, trans fluid, oil change and new oil filter, new fuel filter, replace shifter boots(or buy short shift kit), change suspension bushings. Anything that I am forgetting. Oh, and going to get some different oil cooler lines. And where the hell is the oil cooler on the 84 -SE? I did not see it.



And there is a problem with the hood. It does not close when you shut it, you have to pull the hood release and let the hood slam. Does this happen to you all??



https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...#>/biggrin.png Just a few more days guys, and I will be the happiest guy on earth. Great thing is my folks are out of town until Tuesday, and they will be coming home to a BIG surprise!

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Sep 5 2005, 05:27 PM']its a gsl-se with 54k on it, wtf are you wasting your time with a compression check? engines good for another 150k.....



you're buying the second most reliable car mazda's ever made, its not an fd....


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which one is 1st?

[quote name='treceb' date='Sep 13 2005, 11:35 AM']which one is 1st?


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miata, if you take care of it, they run forever

[quote name='j9fd3s' date='Sep 14 2005, 12:49 AM']miata, if you take care of it, they run forever


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my mom has done zero maintenance from 50k to 100k and its PERFECT...... needs some love now though. she might just buy a new one though since she got 50k miles for very little money! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif



i swear i should steal it...... even though my head almost sicks out over the roofline...

[quote name='vosko' date='Sep 13 2005, 08:56 PM']my mom has done zero maintenance from 50k to 100k and its PERFECT...... needs some love now though. she might just buy a new one though since she got 50k miles for very little money! https://www.nopistons.com/forums/pub...1047683785.gif



i swear i should steal it...... even though my head almost sicks out over the roofline...


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send it to me!

hey, off topic!!!!



anyhow, i will be getting the car on monday, if i did not already says that.

its happened to me, i just yanked the cable and the whole unit out of there..

it will be home next month now. i had to pay off some debts, so I will have to wait even longer. it is killing me.



the hood i figured out, it is all good.



things that it needs terribly. diff fluid, trans fluid, tires, brake pads/rotors, and a nice good cleaning! i can't wait!!!!