[{"id": 2659479, "authorName": "31rx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/31rx7/", "bidAmount": 2500, "content": "$2,500 bid placed by 31rx7", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541037117, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2659507, "authorName": "Archerz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/archerz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Love it. I had the same air dam and wing on my first rx7. Didn't have that awesome 13b though. Great looking car, and for anyone who has not had the pleasure of driving a first Gen rx7, you are missing out on one of the great analog driving experiences that can be had at these prices.", "likes": 7, "timestamp": 1541038081, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2659508, "authorName": "413_Dina", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/413_dina/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Why all the plugs in the door jambs? Was it paintless dent removal?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541038101, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2659520, "authorName": "jyeatman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jyeatman/", "bidAmount": 3500, "content": "$3,500 bid placed by jyeatman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541038414, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2659531, "authorName": "Beetz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beetz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@413_Dina... I believe those plugs are part of the ziebart rust prevention treatment", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541038638, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2659735, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beetz... You are correct, the \"plugs\" are part of the Ziebart Rust Prevention treatment. Can't tell from the pics but the Ziebart name and logo are on each of the plugs. I can include close-up pics of the plugs if requested. @413_Dina... No dent removal on this car as it has never been in any type of accident.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541048895, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660039, "authorName": "Uaglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uaglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Anyone know how that factory rear spoiler was attached? Can it be removed without leaving holes, or some kind of glue catastrophe?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541078382, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660082, "authorName": "Sjwarden", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sjwarden/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uaglio I don\u2019t think that spoiler is factory.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541079179, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660089, "authorName": "Uaglio", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/uaglio/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sjwarden I dont know for sure, but the BAT description says: \"The car is finished in (H1) Sparkling Black Metallic and features an extended front air dam with integrated driving lights as well as a factory rear spoiler\"", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541079430, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660284, "authorName": "joscreven", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/joscreven/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "This car in that color with that wing ^^^ YES", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541084161, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660376, "authorName": "RickReeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uagilo: \r\nThe spoilers appear similar to those sold by Mariah Motorsports: \r\nhttp://mariahmotorsports.com/mode-one-wide-body-package-street/\r\n\r\nMost of the time, the spoilers were cemented to the car.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541086496, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660464, "authorName": "LagunaMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunamike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I worked for Mazda as a District Parts Rep when these were new. The spoilers were all Mazda USA aftermarket parts along with the Bosch fog lights. I do not remember how they were mounted, but I am pretty sure holes had to be drilled. Thankfully the \"Tiara\" roof band wasn't added to this car. \nThese were marketed as an \"IMSA\" look-alike kit. The two spoilers were not bad looking and may have worked. The Tiara band was something else! Lots of dealers ordered these kits and I would bet there are still some in inventory somewhere!!", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541088549, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660530, "authorName": "JimK", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jimk/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RickReeves - Mike is correct, the rear spoiler, at least, is a factory supplied \"port option\" addition. Jim didn't sell any like that, although they did have a similar front airdam available. Surprised the Mariah site is still up, as Jim passed a way a few months back and the shop has been closed up since :(", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541089802, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2660984, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I had always thought the rear spoiler and front air dam came from the factory. I purchased the car from a friend and I was actually there when he picked it up at the Mazda dealership. The car was delivered with the spoiler and air dam. So it sounds like the consensus is that either the dealer or some shop that worked with the dealer installed the options.\r\n@Uaglio... I don't know if the rear spoiler is \"cemented\" on but it definitely is attached via screws. They can be seen over the rear tires on a couple of the pics.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541096045, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2661132, "authorName": "Mellowd719", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mellowd719/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm loving the factory body kit. Looks straight out of 'Tokyo Racer Zero'", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541097432, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2662027, "authorName": "buickboy63", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/buickboy63/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LagunaMike What geographic area did cover? Did you know Maria Suarez?", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541106060, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2662259, "authorName": "ygz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ygz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Uaglio That rear spoiler is bigger than the European spec factory spoilers. Those leave bolt holes when removed, but they are in one piece. This one appers to be a three-piece job, so maybe it'll only leave glue. Hard to say for sure.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541108172, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2662632, "authorName": "JoMaHa", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/jomaha/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Never seen a GSL-SE with cloth before. What a rare car!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541115149, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2662685, "authorName": "RickReeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Jimk:\n\nUntil last year I lived in Santa Barbara, and had the pleasure of knowing Jim and his wife and building the latest web site for them. Brilliant people, both of them. \n\nAs far as I know, Mariah's online parts business is still operating. \n\nI live in Northwest Washington State now. Still have a Gen1 Rx7 5-letter.\nCan anyone recommend a rotary engine specialist located in this region? \nIdeally, between Seattle and Canada.\n\n@jomaha: My car was originally sold in Canada, has cloth seats and the A/C unit was deleted, The GSL-SE 'Value Pack' :}", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541116637, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2662688, "authorName": "RickReeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "One more thing: \n\nI happen to have one of these Air Dam / Rear Spoiler kits, in primer gray, that I would be happy to sell to another Gen1 owner. From Mariah Motorsports, of course.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541116781, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2663224, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 3600, "content": "$3,600 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541139017, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2663751, "authorName": "Mr._Mike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mr._mike/", "bidAmount": 4234, "content": "$4,234 bid placed by Mr._Mike", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541169232, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2663892, "authorName": "LagunaMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunamike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "buickboy 63\r\nI worked for Mazda Pacific in Orange and San Diego counties. Don't recall a Maria Suarez.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541171567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2664242, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 5000, "content": "$5,000 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541177910, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2664907, "authorName": "ProgressionD", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/progressiond/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Beautiful Condition! The GSL-SE is definitely the one to get with its all wheel disk brakes. Not to mention, the more common 4x114.3 bolt pattern. All the other 1st gen RX7 models have 4x110. And out of all the Japanese manufactures of this era, Mazda seem to have the most durable interiors in terms of material quality. This is definitely a car that you can hang onto for years to come!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541185134, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2666428, "authorName": "WesTxStoner", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/westxstoner/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Could seller add a photo of the car directly from the side, not taken from a satellite, ladder or drone? in other words, showing the car as I walk directly to the driver's side door. I'd like to see how the spoiler works with the wedge shape. Love those RX7s!", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541199220, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2666435, "authorName": "Pzolty", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/pzolty/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@progressionD GSL is 4x110 but also disc brake on all 4 corners", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541199426, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2666797, "authorName": "Carselite", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/carselite/", "bidAmount": 5500, "content": "$5,500 bid placed by Carselite", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541210703, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2667449, "authorName": "LagunaMike", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/lagunamike/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Does this vehicle have working A/C??? Very important in Texas.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541255330, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2667810, "authorName": "rx7", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The last black GSL SE here had 50k miles and sold for $21k. This one has less miles, but I'm not able to predict whether this will go for more or less given the wing and front end kit... a little unorthodox, but all period correct. I hope we can be pleasantly surprised, as it seems to me this has all the bells and whistles except leather seats. Good luck buyer and seller", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541266153, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2667879, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@WesTxStoner... I submitted two additional pics (directly from the side). I'm sure once they're approved by BaT Auctions they'll be put up on the Web site.\r\nMeanwhile, here's a link to a short video I took this morning showing the car being driven down the street. This should also give you an idea of what the car looks like from the side.\r\nhttps://youtu.be/Tk0VgNWCX0A", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541268885, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2667892, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@LagunaMike... That's a good question... I just ran out to the garage to check the A/C because, to be honest, I can't remember the last time I used the A/C in the car. \r\n\r\nIt blows out cool air. I don't know if that means it needs a freon recharge or if something else is going on. I couldn't tell you when the last time the freon was recharged because I simply do not remember. Sorry.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541269410, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668207, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I'm going to assume that there may be an issue with the a.c.!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541283052, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668210, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a 1985 gslse in 1989. Cloth interior.Not so rare,but this is a nice one.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541283397, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668226, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Additional exterior photos have been added by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541283970, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668491, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 5600, "content": "$5,600 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541298076, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2668516, "authorName": "thisoldcar", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/thisoldcar/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@jomaha and @gbygeorge I also owned a 1985 GSL-SE with a cloth interior and AC. Actually it was the same black over red scheme as this car but without the body kit. This was in Florida and I bought it from the original owner. Those late series RX7 cloth seats are excellent in my opinion. They wear very well, are supportive, grippy, and long-drive comfortable.", "likes": 3, "timestamp": 1541299744, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668517, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I agree.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541299786, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2668668, "authorName": "bringatrailer", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "A video has been added by the seller.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541325097, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2670979, "authorName": "C.W.Barber", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/c.w.barber/", "bidAmount": 5700, "content": "$5,700 bid placed by C.W.Barber", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541448879, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2671836, "authorName": "mazdaman", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/mazdaman/", "bidAmount": 5800, "content": "$5,800 bid placed by mazdaman", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541459350, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2672182, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 6500, "content": "$6,500 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541472001, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2672220, "authorName": "daddsun", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/daddsun/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Over the years I have been lucky enough to own two 1985 GSL-SE's in tender blue metallic with gray cloth interiors and my first one had 181k miles on it when I bought it and the seats were in great condition when I sold it a year later with 205k miles on it.\r\n\r\nMy second GSL-SE had less than 100k on it when I bought it in Dallas, Tx. and drove it straight back to the DC area. I regret ever selling that one 2.5 yrs later with a little more than 107k miles on it as it was such a fun car to drive. \r\n\r\nThese are excellent driver's cars and the new owner will enjoy every minute with it I am sure. I wish I was in the market for another RX-7 but I have too many cars at present.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541473138, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675837, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "That motor? Only has 3 moving parts. \r\nCurious if the seller's ever heard the over-rev buzzer....", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541556602, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2675994, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sidepipes... Have never revved the car high enough to hear buzzer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541562830, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676000, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Sidepipes... Have never revved the car high enough to trigger the buzzer.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541562920, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676012, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I owned a1985 gs new, unintentionally revved it over 8k. I thought i had damaged the motor. I took it to the dealer and they laughed, said it likes it.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541563924, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676088, "authorName": "Sidepipes", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/sidepipes/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@t2mep ... I knew it!\nNever heard the buzzer on my '83 GSL, either. The mechanical sympathy in me just couldn't bring myself to rev it that high (7K as I recall...) despite the Racing Beat carb, intake & exhaust mods I'd installed.\n\nNice car. The GSL-SE (aka \"5-letter RX-7\") with its 13B motor is the one to get. GLWTA!", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541566870, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676149, "authorName": "gtpdz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gtpdz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@RickReeves Most of the good rotary shops is in south of Seattle, like Jerry's little car shop in Kent, and if you specifically looking for engine rebuild service, Atkins rotary is south of Tacoma.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541569796, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676152, "authorName": "RickReeves", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rickreeves/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@gtpdz\r\nThanks for this. I am looking for a rebuild, possibly mild street port.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541569898, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676331, "authorName": "Beetz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/beetz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@t2mep these spinners love hitting the buzzer! It's the funnest part. I drag raced my Gsl se and took 3rd gear well into redline to hit the 1/4 mile. Cleans out the carbon too.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541595495, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676506, "authorName": "Bopat", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/bopat/", "bidAmount": 6600, "content": "$6,600 bid placed by Bopat", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541600455, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2676534, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "@Beetz... I've always taken good care of the car and couldn't even imagine revving the car that high.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541601256, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2676578, "authorName": "opmtracy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/opmtracy/", "bidAmount": 6800, "content": "$6,800 bid placed by opmtracy", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541602407, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2676915, "authorName": "t2mep (The Seller)", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/t2mep/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "I bought the car a couple of months before getting married back in '85.\r\nDrove it regularly for the first couple of years but then we started having kids and\r\nthere was less and less time to drive the car. Especially with the first ones being twins.\r\nI've been saying for a long time that I should sell the car so that it actually gets driven\r\ninstead of sitting in the garage covered up and being used to hold the patio furniture cushions. Hoping the car goes to someone who's going to get good use out of it and not just keep it sitting in a garage :-).", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541609734, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2677303, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 7000, "content": "$7,000 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541616953, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678050, "authorName": "LooseNut", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/loosenut/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "The rotary engine is mechanically limited most by airflow, fuel mixture, and ignition coil cycle time. I built a 13b that could rev to almost 11k. Hitting the buzzer on one, as long as you don't lean out on fuel, is not a concern.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541625272, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678419, "authorName": "Waddyrios", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/waddyrios/", "bidAmount": 7200, "content": "$7,200 bid placed by Waddyrios", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541628332, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678433, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 7600, "content": "$7,600 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541628527, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678438, "authorName": "Towercomp", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/towercomp/", "bidAmount": 8000, "content": "$8,000 bid placed by Towercomp", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541628579, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678443, "authorName": "gbygeorge", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/gbygeorge/", "bidAmount": 9000, "content": "$9,000 bid placed by gbygeorge", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541628614, "type": "bat-bid"}, {"id": 2678467, "authorName": "Anonymous", "authorUrl": "", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Reserve not met on 11/7/18 at $9,000", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541628902, "type": "bat-bid-reserve"}, {"id": 2678566, "authorName": "rx7gslse", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/rx7gslse/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "shocking - yet another auction that ends reserve not met.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541629771, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678683, "authorName": "Hi_Fi_Guy", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/hi_fi_guy/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Sad to see this one a no sale. Owned an Rx-7 and they are great cars. Not sure what the seller was hoping for but it would be nice to see this car find a good home.", "likes": 0, "timestamp": 1541631567, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2678729, "authorName": "SteveNC8888", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/stevenc8888/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Seems like bidders don't know how much the book value has come up on the FB series RX-7s. Got to pay if you want a nice one.", "likes": 2, "timestamp": 1541632903, "type": "comment"}, {"id": 2679521, "authorName": "ygz", "authorUrl": "https://bringatrailer.com/member/ygz/", "bidAmount": 0, "content": "Hoover nose and oversize rear flipper have to go. And the vinyl eyelid covers, too.", "likes": 1, "timestamp": 1541661619, "type": "comment"}]