Hi, it's me.

$100T2 · 02-29-2008, 09:47 AM

Let's see. Most of you know me anyway, but it's me, $100T2.

How did I get into RX-7s? Well, back in 1985, my Dad owned a printing shop in Los Angeles. One of his employees, a guy named Victor, had an 82 RX-7. It was lowered, had BBS wheels, the biggest whaletail I've ever seen on a car, the big airdam, side skirts, etc. He had a 13B in it, street ported, and every part Racing Beat made for it. Dellorto side-draft, full exhaust, nitrous, you name it, his car had it. It was the coolest car I had ever seen, so when I was 18 in 1991, I saved up enough money to buy an '83. Victor helped me tune it up and get it running nicely, and I kept it until 1994.

I joined the Navy in 1999 and was stationed in Groton, CT. My boss at the base was a Lt. Commander, and her husband had "some 1987 RX-7 he's going to give to charity." My wife and I only had one car at the time, and I had always liked 2nd gens. So I said, "Is it a manual or automatic?" She said it was manual. I thought, could I be this lucky, and asked, "Is it a turbo?" "I don't know", she said. "Does it have a scoop on the hood, or is it flat?" "There's a scoop. Definitely. It has a big bulge." Yes! So I called him up and said, "Hey, Commander says you might be getting rid of your RX-7. Would you be interested in selling it?" He said sure, and brought it by for me to look at. It was a black T2, ran ok, had hot start problems, but the body was almost flawless. I decided to buy it, but was hoping he'd keep the price low, under $2k, because I was a broke Navy guy. "How much do you want for it?" I asked him. "How about you just give me what it would save me on my taxes if I donate it? How's $160 sound?" One hundred sixty dollars for a Turbo II??? Of course I said sure, no problem! Then he said, "I don't have the title for it from Texas where I bought it, so how about you pay me $100 now, and the other $60 when I get you the title?" I agreed and gave him $100. It took him six months to get the title, so he told me to forget the other $60. Now you know why I'm $100T2. I eventually got most of the problems sorted out, and started modding the car: BOV, RB turbo-back exhaust, stereo system, etc.

ETA: Found a pic of it.

Well, just before my son was born, the clutch slave went out, and the car had to be towed to a shop. While it was there, some assholes broke into it, stole my stereo, gauge panel that 1FastT2 on the Evil Forum used to make, my hood, the BOV, etc. I had it towed home where it sat in my garage until I sold it to a kid on the forum from Massachusetts.

My wife and I split up, and I found a wonderful new woman who has come to embrace the RX-7 fetish I have. I told her I really wanted an RX-7 to work on, so I found this:

It's been a project for the last 3 years. Right now, it's mostly disassembled, as I'm taking most of it down to bare metal for a restoration. There have been about a thousand different ideas for the car, from a T2 engine to a 5.0L to a 4.3L Vortec and T-56. Right now, I'm just worried about getting the chassis all together, then I'll decide on a motor.

In the meantime, my GF helped me take the interior from this:

To this:

Next up, I stumbled across a GTUs with a blown motor. I bought it for $500, but it turned out to be Frankencar, so I sold it. Too much headache.

Then, I came across this at a Massachusetts used car dealer. Bought it for $600, did the full RB turbo-back, coilovers, etc:

However, it was too much of a project to deal with while working on all the other stuff I do, so I traded it for this:

So, that's pretty much it. The 'vert and the 84. Eventually I'd like to add an FD to the stable. Hope this didn't bore you to tears, guys.

cool_as_crap · 02-29-2008, 10:08 AM

Good read man.
I still can't believe how many fc's you've been able to pick up so cheaply.

My5ABaby · 02-29-2008, 12:36 PM

You traded an FC for a dog? Wtf... you got ripped off.

$100T2 · 02-29-2008, 12:42 PM

Hey, I love that dog.

SoGlow7 · 02-29-2008, 01:35 PM

nice vert.. i likey

The Phantom Gallon · 02-29-2008, 01:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

You traded an FC for a dog? Wtf... you got ripped off.

An FC wont lick your balls if you spread penut butter on them.

sorry i know its gross, but i had too. Also, we need more lmao smileys. the one above seems to be the only one.

$100T2 · 02-29-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Phantom Gallon

An FC wont lick your balls if you spread penut butter on them.

My GF will though, and no peanut butter necessary... Although, she has been wanting to try whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

My5ABaby · 02-29-2008, 03:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by $100T2

My GF will though, and no peanut butter necessary... Although, she has been wanting to try whipped cream and chocolate syrup.

Whipped cream

Chocolate syrup

Too messy...

AwakenNoMore · 02-29-2008, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Whipped cream

Chocolate syrup

Too messy...

+1 (experience standpoint)

85rx-7gsl-se · 02-29-2008, 03:36 PM

Glad you made the trip over $100

P71 · 02-29-2008, 04:44 PM

Wow, great background story!

Very nice work on the interior, maybe a 1st-Gen section thread is in order?

$100T2 · 02-29-2008, 05:32 PM

That can be arranged.

aussiesmg · 02-29-2008, 06:15 PM

Hey $100, I came over for a looksee too

Ex-Eg-Driver · 02-29-2008, 11:23 PM

What a story. I like reads like this.

I almost brought tears to my eyes. and it wasnt from boredom. JK

$100T2 · 02-29-2008, 11:46 PM

Found a pic of the $100 T2, added it to the first post.

02-29-2008, 09:47 AM	#1
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 419 Rep Power: 18	Hi, it's me. Let's see. Most of you know me anyway, but it's me, $100T2. How did I get into RX-7s? Well, back in 1985, my Dad owned a printing shop in Los Angeles. One of his employees, a guy named Victor, had an 82 RX-7. It was lowered, had BBS wheels, the biggest whaletail I've ever seen on a car, the big airdam, side skirts, etc. He had a 13B in it, street ported, and every part Racing Beat made for it. Dellorto side-draft, full exhaust, nitrous, you name it, his car had it. It was the coolest car I had ever seen, so when I was 18 in 1991, I saved up enough money to buy an '83. Victor helped me tune it up and get it running nicely, and I kept it until 1994. I joined the Navy in 1999 and was stationed in Groton, CT. My boss at the base was a Lt. Commander, and her husband had "some 1987 RX-7 he's going to give to charity." My wife and I only had one car at the time, and I had always liked 2nd gens. So I said, "Is it a manual or automatic?" She said it was manual. I thought, could I be this lucky, and asked, "Is it a turbo?" "I don't know", she said. "Does it have a scoop on the hood, or is it flat?" "There's a scoop. Definitely. It has a big bulge." Yes! So I called him up and said, "Hey, Commander says you might be getting rid of your RX-7. Would you be interested in selling it?" He said sure, and brought it by for me to look at. It was a black T2, ran ok, had hot start problems, but the body was almost flawless. I decided to buy it, but was hoping he'd keep the price low, under $2k, because I was a broke Navy guy. "How much do you want for it?" I asked him. "How about you just give me what it would save me on my taxes if I donate it? How's $160 sound?" One hundred sixty dollars for a Turbo II??? Of course I said sure, no problem! Then he said, "I don't have the title for it from Texas where I bought it, so how about you pay me $100 now, and the other $60 when I get you the title?" I agreed and gave him $100. It took him six months to get the title, so he told me to forget the other $60. Now you know why I'm $100T2. I eventually got most of the problems sorted out, and started modding the car: BOV, RB turbo-back exhaust, stereo system, etc. ETA: Found a pic of it. Well, just before my son was born, the clutch slave went out, and the car had to be towed to a shop. While it was there, some assholes broke into it, stole my stereo, gauge panel that 1FastT2 on the Evil Forum used to make, my hood, the BOV, etc. I had it towed home where it sat in my garage until I sold it to a kid on the forum from Massachusetts. My wife and I split up, and I found a wonderful new woman who has come to embrace the RX-7 fetish I have. I told her I really wanted an RX-7 to work on, so I found this: It's been a project for the last 3 years. Right now, it's mostly disassembled, as I'm taking most of it down to bare metal for a restoration. There have been about a thousand different ideas for the car, from a T2 engine to a 5.0L to a 4.3L Vortec and T-56. Right now, I'm just worried about getting the chassis all together, then I'll decide on a motor. In the meantime, my GF helped me take the interior from this: To this: Next up, I stumbled across a GTUs with a blown motor. I bought it for $500, but it turned out to be Frankencar, so I sold it. Too much headache. Then, I came across this at a Massachusetts used car dealer. Bought it for $600, did the full RB turbo-back, coilovers, etc: However, it was too much of a project to deal with while working on all the other stuff I do, so I traded it for this: So, that's pretty much it. The 'vert and the 84. Eventually I'd like to add an FD to the stable. Hope this didn't bore you to tears, guys. Last edited by $100T2; 02-29-2008 at 11:46 PM.

02-29-2008, 04:44 PM	#11
P71 RCC Contributor Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: WA State Posts: 651 Rep Power: 18	Wow, great background story! Very nice work on the interior, maybe a 1st-Gen section thread is in order? __________________ Michael Pinto 2008 PDXCGP Drag Racing Season Champion 83 RX-7 GSL; 12A/5-Speed, Red/Red; 100% Stock - 16.072@83.39 01 CV Police Interceptor; 4.6 SOHC V8/4R70W, Dk Blue/Grey; K&N FIPK/RP Oil/Optima/Superchips/Flowmaster 40's/2.5" cat-back - 14.854@92.37 Read my Rx-7 Build Thread! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...ed=1#post70955 Get on the new RCC 1/4 Mile ET List! http://www.rotarycarclub.com/rotary_...read.php?t=368 Vote for the ROTM! http://rotarycarclub.com/rotary_foru...play.php?f=125

02-29-2008, 11:23 PM	#14
Ex-Eg-Driver Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Norcal-209, CA Posts: 45 Rep Power: 0	What a story. I like reads like this. I almost brought tears to my eyes. and it wasnt from boredom. JK __________________ 87 RX-7 BASSSEEEEEE Red

02-29-2008, 10:08 AM	#2
cool_as_crap BIIZZZAAAARRRRO Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frazier Park, CA Posts: 56 Rep Power: 18	Good read man. I still can't believe how many fc's you've been able to pick up so cheaply.

02-29-2008, 12:36 PM	#3
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	You traded an FC for a dog? Wtf... you got ripped off.

02-29-2008, 12:42 PM	#4
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 419 Rep Power: 18	Hey, I love that dog.

02-29-2008, 01:35 PM	#5
SoGlow7 Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Big Red Country Posts: 58 Rep Power: 18	nice vert.. i likey

02-29-2008, 05:32 PM	#12
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 419 Rep Power: 18	That can be arranged.

02-29-2008, 06:15 PM	#13
aussiesmg Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Convoy, Ohio Posts: 39 Rep Power: 0	Hey $100, I came over for a looksee too

02-29-2008, 11:46 PM	#15
$100T2 Big Daddy Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 419 Rep Power: 18	Found a pic of the $100 T2, added it to the first post.