Introducing myself

Mead Powers · 10-14-2014, 10:30 PM

I guess this is where this is entered - a new thread?
So yah I love these critters. In '85 I was a Mazda salesman and the fools gave me a GSL as my demo. Drove it to spokane from west seattle in 3 hours one night. It would only hold 115mph but would do 120 with the lights off!
In '06 I bought this BLACK GSL-SE in need of new apex seals.
I had Atkins do thier street porting when they rebuilt it with mostly new parts.
It is a manual steering car and I have removed most emissions stuff ( air pump/cat. etc. and all extra weight like the A/C and those stupid power windows. Otherwize with slightly modified injectors it is "bone stock "
and considered by Atkins to be the most reliable rotors. Also modified the interior ( stupid door handlebar and center console box ) so that it is comfortable my 6'3" bod.
The first motor lasted to 215k miles and it now has 231k but the car is as tight as new ( the paint - people assume it is a reprint - and interior are excelent ) having had everything rebuilt or replaced with parts from a 115k clone I parted out. I drive it daily often hauling stuff like a small station wagon ) and on some very long trips searching for winding roads.
I have had fast muscle cars and actually like the solid posi rear axle because I like spinning it when the rear end gets too far out - rally style.
So - looking for Wankelers in West Seattle!
Mead Powers

speedjunkie · 10-15-2014, 11:15 PM

Welcome! I'm 6'3" as well. I haven't been in a first gen since I was a kid, but was planning on building one. Good to know I'll fit lol.

Fendamonky · 10-16-2014, 07:52 AM

you're into FB's and your username is "Mead"... Gunny is gunna LOVE you

Welcome to the forum

t_g_farrell · 10-16-2014, 08:16 AM

I brew mead, wait a minute, thats your real name? What were my parents thinking?

You have a brother named Austin? Are you real?

Anyway, all seriousness aside, welcome to the forum. I think you'll fit in just fine. I'm 6'1" and don't have any issues fitting in my SA.

I think we need pics or it didn't happen. LOL

GySgtFrank · 10-16-2014, 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Fendamonky

you're into FB's and your username is "Mead"... Gunny is gunna LOVE you

Welcome to the forum

His only "short" coming is that he's one'a them tall people.

nashman69g · 10-22-2014, 01:37 PM

hello

10-14-2014, 10:30 PM	#1
Mead Powers The Newbie Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: West Seattle iTrader: (0) Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	Introducing myself I guess this is where this is entered - a new thread? So yah I love these critters. In '85 I was a Mazda salesman and the fools gave me a GSL as my demo. Drove it to spokane from west seattle in 3 hours one night. It would only hold 115mph but would do 120 with the lights off! In '06 I bought this BLACK GSL-SE in need of new apex seals. I had Atkins do thier street porting when they rebuilt it with mostly new parts. It is a manual steering car and I have removed most emissions stuff ( air pump/cat. etc. and all extra weight like the A/C and those stupid power windows. Otherwize with slightly modified injectors it is "bone stock " and considered by Atkins to be the most reliable rotors. Also modified the interior ( stupid door handlebar and center console box ) so that it is comfortable my 6'3" bod. The first motor lasted to 215k miles and it now has 231k but the car is as tight as new ( the paint - people assume it is a reprint - and interior are excelent ) having had everything rebuilt or replaced with parts from a 115k clone I parted out. I drive it daily often hauling stuff like a small station wagon ) and on some very long trips searching for winding roads. I have had fast muscle cars and actually like the solid posi rear axle because I like spinning it when the rear end gets too far out - rally style. So - looking for Wankelers in West Seattle! Mead Powers

10-16-2014, 08:16 AM	#4
t_g_farrell Waffles - hmmm good Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Huntersville, NC iTrader: (0) Posts: 757 Rep Power: 0	I brew mead, wait a minute, thats your real name? What were my parents thinking? You have a brother named Austin? Are you real? Anyway, all seriousness aside, welcome to the forum. I think you'll fit in just fine. I'm 6'1" and don't have any issues fitting in my SA. I think we need pics or it didn't happen. LOL __________________ 1980 GS stockport, Fat Nikki, RB Dual Facetfuel pumps, Holley regulator, RB Street port exhaust, 2GDFIS, MR2 MK I electric fans, 2G strut bar, relayed fans, lights and fuel pump, LEDs Project Fat Nikki Budget 12A rebuild Video setup < $30.00

10-15-2014, 11:15 PM	#2
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO iTrader: (1) Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 19	Welcome! I'm 6'3" as well. I haven't been in a first gen since I was a kid, but was planning on building one. Good to know I'll fit lol.

10-22-2014, 01:37 PM	#6
nashman69g Boost Addict Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Metairie, LA near new orleans iTrader: (0) Posts: 2 Rep Power: 0	hello