During college I worked at an aftermarket auto shop and did all of the
cruise control installations. We had a deal with the local Mazda dealer and
installed a special push button cruise on all of their new RX-7's. Most
people wanted the cruise to kick in at 30 mph which meant that it would cut
out at 90mph. Of course I would have to "Test Drive" each car after the
installation to insure that the cruise was functioning correctly. Those
little rotary motors screamed. I got pulled over a half dozen times on the
freeway during testing but never got a ticket, just a warning. Fond
memories.
Steve
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Sent: Thursday, January 07, 2010 1:34 PM
To: Gary and Cindy Ault; davesmbox@aol.com
Cc: datsun-roadsters@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Roadsters] Such A Wanker
Way back then, we had a RX3 and an RX4. The RX3 lasted about 27,000
miles. The dealer offered us a new set of seals, but refused to
rebuild/replace the motor, until we threatened to sue. The RX4 was sold
before it hit the magic 30,000 mile warranty end.
But both were fun to drive. I don't think mom was ever satisfied with
another car after the RX4. She said they were all to slow! I test drove a
RX7 back when you had to put money down to get on the waiting list for one.
I was ready to trade in the wife's Maverick until she asked where the baby's
seat would go! 8.5 months later, our son was born. Had to wait another 16
years to get a 2 seater.
Paul
Ohio
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