1st RX-7 to make it to Cherohala Skyway Overlook

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by HDP

LOL, Holly I think me and Denise went through before you guys arrived because I was told at checkout that no one was driving Cherohala Skyway. I hadn't been on the Skyway since '05 and really want to drive it this year, so we left to get souvenirs and headed up there.

But I was in a caravan that left the gas station in Robbinsville and was the last one to leave the station. A Jeep got between me and the last RX-7, but I beat them all there.

Glad to see you and Denise made it out again this year, although you had injuries to your 7, at least you drove it.

Holly

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 08:56 PM

I think Robert has the history down. This seems to be the only time that a woman can tell a story and the man listens to every detail.

It is my Boss, Jim Downing's car. It was given to Dave Jolly (Mazda Driver). Any very good job at describing the differences. There may be more details. I'm sure most were observed and someone will post here.

BTW, the car is for sale, if you have a serious offer over $6K. PM me and I will get you to in contact with Mr. Downing. I am seriously thinking of purchasing. I just really need to know I have support from my friends to justify me owning it. I'm waffling, saying I should not pass it up, to I would want to drive it all the time and I should only drive it to meets to preserve the history. I dunno. It does need a good owner who will continue to preserve the history.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Phoenix7

That's your S4 holly?

Not yet..... Could be.

You missed all the fun Hassell.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

There was a weird button on the passenger and driver side (pictures is passenger). I did not push it, but I'm guessing it's for the headlight squirters.

The slide buttons on driver and passenger sides are, believe it or not, Fresh Air Vents. Which is a feature I really like. And there is another button on the drivers side that is the headlight washer. It was working, I squirted a few people to show the feature.
And it has the "back seat" not one of my favorite features, but unique. It is useful, because it stops cargo from sliding forward. And it can be folded down to flat.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Pic 4 and 5 show the offset bumper and exhaust. The bottom lip of the bumper was farther out on the passenger side and angled to stick out less on the driver side. The exhaust tips were also cut to different lengths on each side.

After further inspection, I think it was Jason that found out the support bracket was bent. It must have gotten pushed into something in the shop. Jason got under the car and straightened it out and now the tailpipes look the same length. You can notice the difference on the pics from Saturday on the US129 website. You should find them around pic 1050.

Whizbang · 04-21-2009, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by ROTORX7Holly

The slide buttons on driver and passenger sides are, believe it or not, Fresh Air Vents. Which is a feature I really like. And there is another button on the drivers side that is the headlight washer. It was working, I squirted a few people to show the feature.

my Canadian rx7 has this as well. Most of those features this car has (and for 86 i believe this includes the dizzy) are what the UK market cars had.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 09:34 PM

Awesome, thanks for sharing the info.

04-21-2009, 08:56 PM	#17
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	I think Robert has the history down. This seems to be the only time that a woman can tell a story and the man listens to every detail. It is my Boss, Jim Downing's car. It was given to Dave Jolly (Mazda Driver). Any very good job at describing the differences. There may be more details. I'm sure most were observed and someone will post here. BTW, the car is for sale, if you have a serious offer over $6K. PM me and I will get you to in contact with Mr. Downing. I am seriously thinking of purchasing. I just really need to know I have support from my friends to justify me owning it. I'm waffling, saying I should not pass it up, to I would want to drive it all the time and I should only drive it to meets to preserve the history. I dunno. It does need a good owner who will continue to preserve the history. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-21-2009, 09:34 PM	#22
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 364 Rep Power: 17	Awesome, thanks for sharing the info. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.