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Bubba · 03-04-2016, 02:37 AM

Hello, I was turned on to the Rx7 by an ex-girlfriend. She wanted me to buy one for her, but I liked it so much that I kept it for myself. I have a 1988 white convertible. I love the car, but have had several issues with it. I had a 16 year old pull in front of me. Had to get most of the front body parts replaced. What I found was that it is vey hard to get parts for these cars. It died once and would not start. I had to get it towed to a Mazda dealership. They kept it for 2 weeks trying to figure out what the problem was. It was a faulty airflow sensor. They had to get the part sent from California. The first one was faulty so they towed it back in (free) and installed a new one (free). Can anyone refer me to a GOOD mechanic to work on these G2 Mazda RX7's in Central Arkansas.

speedjunkie · 03-04-2016, 04:28 PM

Is that why she's an ex, because you kept the car? lol You made the right choice.

You may be able to find a mechanic, but your best bet (and what most owners/enthusiasts do) is work on their own car. Not many average mechanics know much (if anything) about these cars. Here is a link to all the manuals for pretty much every rotary car Mazda produced, including some random things. There is a wealth of information here. See if you can find a fellow owner nearby if you have to. You'll save money and you'll learn a lot. Also, next time the car breaks down you won't have to depend on anyone else.

http://foxed.ca/index.php?page=rx7manual

Beat you to it, Chibi. lol

chibikougan · 03-04-2016, 05:02 PM

Check time stamp in other thread.

You win this thread though!

speedjunkie · 03-06-2016, 01:51 PM

I noticed the other day haha.

03-04-2016, 02:37 AM	#1
Bubba The Newbie Join Date: Mar 2016 iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	Rookie Hello, I was turned on to the Rx7 by an ex-girlfriend. She wanted me to buy one for her, but I liked it so much that I kept it for myself. I have a 1988 white convertible. I love the car, but have had several issues with it. I had a 16 year old pull in front of me. Had to get most of the front body parts replaced. What I found was that it is vey hard to get parts for these cars. It died once and would not start. I had to get it towed to a Mazda dealership. They kept it for 2 weeks trying to figure out what the problem was. It was a faulty airflow sensor. They had to get the part sent from California. The first one was faulty so they towed it back in (free) and installed a new one (free). Can anyone refer me to a GOOD mechanic to work on these G2 Mazda RX7's in Central Arkansas.

03-04-2016, 04:28 PM	#2
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Is that why she's an ex, because you kept the car? lol You made the right choice. You may be able to find a mechanic, but your best bet (and what most owners/enthusiasts do) is work on their own car. Not many average mechanics know much (if anything) about these cars. Here is a link to all the manuals for pretty much every rotary car Mazda produced, including some random things. There is a wealth of information here. See if you can find a fellow owner nearby if you have to. You'll save money and you'll learn a lot. Also, next time the car breaks down you won't have to depend on anyone else. http://foxed.ca/index.php?page=rx7manual Beat you to it, Chibi. lol

03-06-2016, 01:51 PM	#4
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	I noticed the other day haha.