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Old 09-13-2008, 07:06 PM
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no fume extraction here. i'm using 100% argon, same tungsten as you (red and green). you can get the gas lense setup on ebay from algvtech i think is his user name. i get a lot of that stuff from him. really cheap.

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That's pretty damn impressive, you'll have to get us some pictures of the car that will have the privilege to hold it.
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so when are you going to start making manifolds/downpipes for miatas?
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Yeah, +1 pics of the car!
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Old 09-13-2008, 11:42 PM
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the car it is going in:

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I think that is by far THE most bad *** 1st generation RX-7 I have ever seen.

+1 on manifolds/downpipes for miatas, I'd wait in line for one if they look like that.
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Wow that is one hot RX-7! Do you have more pics? Widebody + spoiler FTW!

I don't see a rollbar or cage, so I'm assuming this will be a street/autox/occasional track day car?
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Wow, that's a nice project.
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Originally Posted by johndoe
so when are you going to start making manifolds/downpipes for miatas?
He does, and has. Just custom, one off stuff.

Weir (Aaron) does awesome work. Everyone local who has dealt with him, gives glowing reviews. I haven't personally been by, but I will at some point.
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WOW, more pics of first gen rx7, that is the hottest one i have ever seen. Sick ******* car you are putting together man, /jealous.
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Aaron, very nice!! Makes me want to go weld something
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Originally Posted by TurboTim
Makes me want to go weld something
Makes me want to learn to weld!
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Do you do single pass or double pass on the EL's? Also, do you still have any 1.6L Miata or T25 flanges for sale?
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That RX7= two towels... plz. I have motivation to live now.
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So that's going in a FB? My rotary knowledge is rusty.

:edit: nevermind that pic didn't load for me before. That car is sick.
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