Byron Jones
The Mazda RX-7s are by far the best cars I have ever driven, as I
have
driven an 1985 GSL-SE(my car), 89 TurboII(my cousins), and a 95
Twin-
Turbo(my spoiled best friends). No Mustang, Camaro, or Corvette
can
compare to the fun factor of driving these excellent automobiles,
the
1st, 2nd, and 3rd generation RX-7s. The smooth strong feel of the
rotary engine, the excellent handling, and the powerful brakes
can't
be beat by those inferior American product. If you have a 1st gen I
looking for performance tips. E-mail me at [email protected]
Byron
Jones
BOIZIAU Olivier
THE ONLY ONE I EVER DROVE WAS THE "Need For Speed" ONE. I HAVE TO
SAY
THAT IT WAS QUITE GOOD... Anyway, i do prefer the TOYOTA SUPRA
BITURBO.
Gary Neuroth
I drove a Lotus Elan on the street and then as a race car and
consider
it to be the best sports car ever. I was never tempted to buy
another
car until the third generation rx-7. Mazda's committment to build
light weight sports cars in the Lotus tradition is why I support
Mazda. I have a 93 rx-7 and 2 1st generation 7's. I hope Mazda
understands that there are people out here that appreciate their
past
efforts to produce fine sports cars and will buy buy new ones if
produced with the same qualities..
Bill Stroup
When my '93 Rx7 got to the 100,000 mile zone, I started looking
around
for a new car. I wanted to trade it in for a new Rx7 but of
course, I
had to wait until a nice, low mileage used Rx7 showed up on a local
used car lot. I still love it, but I cannot understand why Mazda
does
not import new Rx7s. There are no other current Mazdas that I will
buy instead of a Rx7, it is a classic timeless beauty. Mazda still
produces it, I would like to buy one, what is the problem with this
picture?
Andrew Brighten
There is no sweeter car on the road than the Mazda RX7. I'm 18 and
I've got a silver 82' RX with only 70,000 kilometers on it. Not one
day goes by that I don't get complimented on my RX. Nothing comes
close to the effortless cornering, the strong engine, and the great
looks of an RX7. Its great to drive a real sports car that's
different
than all the rest, and to hear those sweet rotary sounds coming
from
under the hood. As much as I love my 82', my dream car is
definitely
a 95' RX7. Without question, this is the most amazing car ever
built.
I am shocked and dismayed that Mazda no longer sells these cars in
Canada. I know that in a few years when I'm in a position to buy a
new
car, I will settle for no less than an RX7. My fear is by that
time
there will be no more low-mileage 3rd gen RXs available. The sports
car market has obviously taken a strong turn for the better, what
with
the Boxster, Miata, Z3, etc. I see no reason why a new RX7 would
not
be successful in Canada, as long as it was reasonably priced. MAZDA
PLEASE BRING BACK THE RX7!!!!!!!!
jeremy lewis
I Have a 88 RX-7 GTU painted bright yello with dual 2-1/4
exaust/header/k-n filter charger/supra wing/custom wheels and a 150
hp
NOS kit.Why????? Cause I love this car! I wish MAZDA would bring
back
the RX. If they do I'll probably have to get a second job but hey
its
worth it My RX has held up to alot of torture and weekend racing I
just cant kill this car! and I dont think MAZDA should either. I
love
driving something that not everybody has and I like the fact i can
outrun a 5.0 with no problems. I've spent alot of time on this car
not
to mention all the money. All I want is a new RX is that too much
to
ask???? Somewhere at MAZDA CORP. there must be some idiot behind
the
pres. chair cause this car is unlike anything else on the road. I
cant
see any reason to keep it in Japan and not here! So give us back
our
RX-7!!!!!!!
Dusty Burke
The Mazda RX7 is a fabulous car that tetifies to women and men's
dream
of a beautiful car.... It has a sleek shape and contours.... Unlike
the Cheverolet Corvette which is rather boxy and the Cheverolet
Camaro
the Mazda RX7 is smooth and beautiful.... The Porshe 911 and Porshe
Carrero are small and insufficient in being able to hold a decent
overnight bag.... The Mazda RX7 is large enough to hold more than
effecient overnight bags.... I encourage you to rethink not having
the
RX7's in Amreica anymore.... It's just too wonderful a car to take
away from the all Americans like myself.
Zac Nothhouse
When I was 16 I didn't have my license because i couldn't afford a
car
because I didn't have a job, but that didn't stop me from driving
my
friends 83 Rx-7. It was also the first car I ever learned how to
drive a manual transmission, and I can say now that was a time that
i
defenitely don't regret. Since my friends car I've always wanted
an
rx-7, finally almost a year ago my Honda Civic blew up and I got my
glimpse of a 84 GS with a for sale sign on it, I finally got a
descent
job and bought the car of my dreams and still have it right now
and
drive it to school and work on a daily basis. I'm also in the
process
of buying 2 more a 79 and a 81 for parts and maybe another one to
drive. I love RX-7's especally first generations, I thought all
was
lost when they changed the body style in 86 because in my opinion
it
went downhill, but in 93 they made me want to run out and buy one,
of
course i realized i couldn't afford it but a guy can always dream
can't he?
Ben Connor
The turn is closer now, there isn't much time. Soundlessly, the
car
slips into a lower gear and with a indy car screech the tachometer
passes seven thousand rpm. Slowly at first and then with a hard
jerk
the car slips into the turn. He hears the tires, whispering in
protest and then turns harder. He has a lot of space to take this
ninety degree turn, but he has never tried at seventy miles per
hour.
He must swing into the far lane then cut into the turn. The tires
are
protesting much more loudly now, not much more to give. Then it's
all
over. The turn is in the rear view.
It left me with a feeling of "thats it?" I just took a ninety
degree
turn at 70+ miles per hour in a stock 1989 RX-7 GXL? Thats it? No
firey crash? No damage to the car? This is my testamony to the
one
and only sports car: The Mazda RX-7.
Jim Gardner
Dear Mazda, I just bought a 1988 RX-7 GXL in February of 1997.
It
is my third car in 2 years, but this one is going to be around a
while. Never have i hads so much fun driving any other car. I've
driving Camaro's, Cadillac's, Infinity's, Acura's, Nissan's, and
many
other reputable car companies, and none of them even compare to
driving the RX-7, in any aspect (except snow). I am a freshman in
college and I have my sights set on buying an RX-7, as new as
possible
when I graduate. By then, it'll be about the year 2001, and any
RX-
7's I find are going to be at least 6 years old. Of course, I am
in
school for mechanical engineering, and would love to work for your
company and design some of these automobiles. My dream is to
either
design a new model of the Rx-7, or even just to be able to see it
come
out again. After buying this Rx-7 that I have now, though, I will
never buy another type of car as long as I have to. Besides the
gas-
mileage, there is nothing I'd rather drive than my RX-7. Eeven all
my
friend's keep asking me if they can drive my car, but I usually do
not
let them. I just think that it would be a very wise move to bring
back the two-seat sports car that has changed everything. Thank
you.
Jim Gardner
Darrell Jones
In my driving life I have owned all but the 3 generation of Rx7. I
have found them to be one of the best engineered vehicles in the
world. I planned to purchase a third generation but with the
cancelation of the production, I have found them to be hard to find
at
a resonable price. I would be the first in line to purchase a new
vehicle of this remarkable line of cars. It is a shame the Mazda
decided to stop production. This decision (and I use the word
DECISION on purpose , because the emissions excuse was not true. I
have found that with very little adjustment to modified engines,
the
car will pass even the California regulations). This means that
stock engines can and do pass all emissions controls. A
reintroduction of the model would show remarketable acceptance.
Look
what happened whith the reintroduction of original Cola-Cola. This
is
a business decision that must be made for the rebirth of the love
of
the model. If not, the Rx7 is doomed to the storied past of such
vehicles as the Corvair. That is enough to start a discussion of
its
reintroductions.
Sincerely
Darrell Jones
Joseph C. Arsenault
I have a 88 turbo rx-7 and i love it. It is the best car I have
ever
had. It was even better then the 84 Corvett I had. But the miles
are
getting high and I would like to get a new one. I would really like
to
get a 98 but the best i would be able to do is get a USED 95 but
what
can i do. so please bring back the RX-7.
Tom Lyttle
I love the RX7 and my dream is to one day own a RX7, at least as
soon
as my bank account can handle it. It would be wonderful if the
RX7came back. thanks --tom
Adam Victor Presser
Dear Mazda, I am a proud owner and a complete car fanatic. I own a
1988 Ann. Turbo ( with heavy modifications because I am also an
acceleration junky and a speed freak ). With complete humility for
the
car my love runs deep for this car. Why? Because I take care of her
and she gives me what I want (to rocket thrust the rotary),
anytime,
against anyone ( so far, but I never lose). First, the rotary
design
alone shows this cars present and hopefully future potential as a
trailblazer performance and design wise (all 3 gen. are uniquelly
and
from my opinion tasteful,and very appealling). I know what I am
saying
holds weight because of my experiences and adventures while having
my
own. I have raced (and occasionally still do) on both the street
and
on the track with it. As a dedicated Mazda (RX-7!!!!!!!) hobiest
now
and in the future ( otherwise I will be plenty disapionted if you
stop
its production). I honestly could write pages if I let myself loose
on
this cars behalf, but I do have to sleep. BUT I AM A LOVER TO MY
CAR
SO I MUST TELL YOU THIS STORY BEFORE I FINISH. In October of 97' I
was
driving in my car ( the rotary rocket ) at night, cool, calm, and
collective when almost all of a sudden a 1984 911Turbo cruises by
me (
I'm doing 75, he goes around 85/90 ) ( this took place in
Northcentral
NJ, incase that fool for a loss Porshe driver happens to realize
how
much better rx-7s are and reads this message,you four cycle chap,
didn't you know that everytime your cars chamber igniites once mine
does so 4times,loser). Whew, sorry I always get revved up when it
comes to racing related issues. So I watch him cruise buy when all
of
a sudden my 2nd nature kicks in with my 2nd generation (already
moderatly modified I am admitting with dignity), and I keep her in
4rth punched and being thrusted over the top of a hill (the start
of
an almost 2miles downhill then flat stretch). I took this
intimidator
on with such blazing pick up that as I passed him at 115 the only
thing I could hear from his retaliating car was him down shifting (
probably into third ). As my car started topping out at just over
140,
I suddenly realized (and guessed that he also knew) that his car
(who
cares I would blow her if I had to just because of the significants
it
all held, Germany versus Japanese, and I am a patriot for the car I
drive) could edge mine out in top speed by about 10-15mph.(this
wouldn't happen anymore due to my gear ratio modfctn. But the
stretch
ended abruptly with both lanes impassable, he caught up, but when I
emergency laned it ( the 911 followed),I knew there were no more
long
stretches and I knew that other than top-speed I would be the one
to
pin the tail on the donkey not him. And as I did so little by
little
his exit came off therefor I won by submission. And to rap it all
up
the car ( and myself courtesy) taught the man that the next time he
reads a Porshe ad. He will read," Porshe, there is a substitute,
the
RX-7 you poorly misinformed LOSER!!!!!!
Thank you, as long as rotary lives so do I because she is my
respirator, but alas, if she dies, then definately the future
enthusiast gets buried with it........
Very Truly yours (although I will reconsider this line if you don't
reconsider your decision on the future of this carbon model),
Adam Victor Presser
Jose R. Rivera
Since 1972, i have owned several rotary engined vehicles, R100's
(2EA)
Rx3 (one car and one station Wagon) RX4 (one 2 door car and one
Wagon)RX2 One 2 door car, RX7 (One 85 13B GXL model, and 2 87's) I
learned how to work the engines and to perform housing
modifications.
I can not believe that such a simple engine is more expensive to
produce than a piston engine. I know it is possible to produce
more
rotary engined cars and increase the profit margin at the same
time.
To me, there is no better engine for a car than the smooth, high
revving rotary. Another problem is the ridiculous pricing for
rotary
engine parts. Just 3 or 4 years ago, apexes and side seals were
only
1/3 of what we are charged today. It is so bad some guys around
here
are machining and testing their own apex seals. Some private
efforts
have produced rotary Miatas. The trick is to put this fabulous
engine
in a low cost car like Mazda did with the R100, RX2's RX3's and
RX4's
back in the 70's. Mazda vehicles were even more inexpensive than
the
then inexpensive Toyotas and Datsuns. Bring back the rotary and put
it
on an afordable car by the masses.
Derrick Terada
I bought my 1983 RX-7 in 1985 with 11,500 miles on it. I bought an
RX-7 because my friend had a 79 RX-7 and said he never had any
problems and loved the car. It is 1998 and the odometer shows
107,300
and counting. The only thing I have had to change besides regular
maintenance of oil and coolant was the alternator,clutch, brakes
and
radiator. Everything else is original, yes, even the water pump.
I
have never had a problem that I couldn't fix by myself. I have
modified my car through the years and have driven it hard, which
just
amazes me as the reliability of the rotary is legendary. This has
been proven through races such as IMSA and the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
It is a shame that Mazda has chosen to discontinue the rotary. I
would like to see the RX-7 continue but if it cannot, I would like
to
see the rotary continue as a power plant (maybe in a Miyata?).
RX-7 LVR, Derrick Terada
gareth
mazda for every bring it back, make them 9 secs 1/4 mile
John Bergdoll
I own an '89 Rx7 Turbo 2 as well as an '81 and a wrecked '83. In
the
near future I will be in the market for a new car and by no means
am I
going to give up the excitement of driving an Rx7. That leaves me
in a
bad position considering they are no longer imported......please
bring
them back. I as well as many others want the chance to see a brand
new
2000 Rx-7 on thew road (without going to Japan).
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John Pierce
My 85 GSL-SE fit like a glove - a natural and personal extension
of whatever I wanted to do on the road - thought I'd like a newer
Corvette better - I was wrong. When you ship a new rotary
Rx-7
to the US - I WILL BUY ONE. You have my address. Money's where the
mouth is. Enough said.
Dee Kakar
I bought a 1994 white RX-7, it is the most beautiful car in the
world.
When I drive, I am aware of people checking my car out. I have put
a a
Peter Farrell exhaust, it sounds great.
Please reintroduce the RX-7, it is one of a kind .
Mike DeWitt
Please bring the Mazda RX7 back to the USA!
Yajahira Velez
Hi my name is Yajahira Velez, I'm from Puerto Rico. Since I was 13
years old i became obssesed with the 2nd generation modle of the
MAZDA
RX-7. My obssession grew so much that almost drive crazy me
parents.
When I got the drivers liscence (learner) my DAD bought me an MAZDA
RX-7 1987 sky blue. I use it for two years, I went several places
to
compete with others in the highway. I won several times against an
eclipse. My self-esteem was in that car, everyone has to stop just
to
watch my car. I had troubles withthe law (tickets) because I
couldn't
drive at 55 miles in the highway (it imposible if you own an RX-7).
Anyways I have no regrets on having one, it was and will be the
best
car I ever own. I lost it in an accident with a Truck. I'm very
sory
because they decided to discontinue a car like that. It will be
wonderfull if it comes back. Why? Simply because for a lot of
persons
it stills the best car. The model (design) is unique. PLEASE
reconsider your idea .
Eternally Glad:) YAJAHIRA
Jonathan Woodbury
Ever since I heard about the RX-7 in some Motor Trend mag in High
School, about how it was a true sports car, how every part was
designed just for it, and how this marvel of an engine was used to
power it all, I was hooked. I am a great fan of math and physics
and
appriciate it when someone else does their homework. I never seen a
better designed car. I spent all my years in High School planning
to
get one some day and when I found out that Mazda was no longer
going
to have them availible in the US it was shattering. There just
isn't
any car even close to a replacement of the RX-7. I've looked at the
Supra, 300ZX, MR-2, and even the NSX, but nothing is going to have
such a pure design or the incomparable rotary engine. Now, when
ever I
see the used models out on the lots for sale they last there may a
day
or two and then they're gone. They are so wanted now I can't
imagine
them being a big success if they brought it back. I promise right
here
and now that if Mazda brings back the RX-7 to the US I will buy one
the same year.
Dr. Robert Gregory
I have owned three rotary engine Mazda's in my driving career. It
all
started with a 1975 Rx-4, an automatic transmission sedan with a
13B
engine, that I bought used in 1982 while I was still in graduate
school. It was all I needed to get hooked on rotaries. I drove that
car until the engine seized at about 100,000 miles. The car was
solid,
handled well, and was fast. I loved it.
I replaced that car with a 1985 RX-7 GSL-SE, which marked the
return
of the 13B to the US. It was sooo much fun to drive! I would always
drive over flying if time permitted, no matter where I went. And
the
car was always ready. I live in the Chicago area, and the car
experienced the record cold of 1986, when the temperatures dropped
to
-26 degrees. The car started just fine. And, the snow? It is the
best
car I have ever had in the snow. People don't believe me when I say
it, but it was. I sold that car with 98,000 miles to my 60-year old
aunt who is still driving it in Athens Georgia.
Now I drive a 1991 RX-7. I love it, and it, too, is approaching
90,000
miles. I am going to need a new car soon. And, I can't believe that
I
won't be able to buy another RX-7. I can't imagine not having one,
and
not having that smooth, powerful feeling that only a rotary engine
can
produce. We NEED the RX-7. It is sorely missed. Please bring it
back!
Noel Torchio North East, PA
I have owned my 1983 RX-7 for 8 years and bought it from my sister
who
decided to buy a Miata back in January, 1990. When I heard that, I
told her the RX-7 was mine. Until that time, my driving experience
with the rotary engine was minimal, I just took RX-7 out for
extended
drives every time she came to visit. What a fantastic engine! I
knew
this car would sometime be mine.
My RX-7 is now my fun car. I drive it in the summer months due to
our
snowy and salty winters, and enjoy rides with my wife, especially
to
the beaches along Lake Erie.
I am very dissapointed that Mazda does no longer offers a rotary
powered car in the US. I am amazed at how few people know anything
about the rotary, and can often speak for hours when asked about my
car. Many people think I am driving an expensive exotic, they
can't
believe it when I tell them it's 15 years old, a testimate to
Mazda's
original styling.
Mazda, and big brother Ford, bring back the rotary.
Christopher J. Linn
Please, please, please, please bring back the RX-7. I need it. My
first RX-7 was a 1984 GSL-SE. I purchased that car in 1994. I
didn't
know much about rotary engines at the time, but after a 45 minute
test
drive (fortunately I got to drive the car alone - no dumb
salesperson)
I was hooked. Here I was driving an 11 year old car which blew the
doors off of most other cars on the road in terms of acceleration,
speed, handling, responsiveness, and most importantly - feel. That
rotary felt so strong and smooth, and it roared effortlessly to the
redline. I had never driven a car which loved curves as much as
that
RX-7. I spent a beautiful summer with my GSL-SE cruising the
speed-
limitless roads of Montana. Sadly, after 140,000 miles, the apex
seals blew. One year later, I still have that car in my driveway,
engine removed, in hopes of installing a new rotary power-plant.
After the seals blew, the prospect of getting a new car was
depressing
because nothing matched up to my now 13 year-old RX-7. Preludes
are
nice, but they are a little slower, and the new ones are starting
to
have a slightly bulky appearance. Plus, they're front wheel drive,
and who needs that. American cars are out, because as far as I can
tell, America builds cars to only travel in straight lines. Why
drive
if there aren't any curves? The Miata handles well, but the
acceleration seemed a little whimpy. The base model Del Sol was
cute,
but downright slow. So as I started to think about it, I really
only
had three choices - an Accura NSX, a post '90 Nissan 300ZX or a
third
gen RX-7. The NSX (and all the other exotics for that matter) is a
little too pricey. The ZX is a beautiful, tasteful, truly high-
performance car with an outstanding reputation, but the third gen
RX
made my heart palpatate. Plus, its just sweet to drive a car with
a
rotary engine. After prying my wallet open, all it took was one
test
drive. I didn't even get to drive my '93 Touring Edition the first
time (it was a private owner who was touchy about his insurance),
but
the feeling of having my entire body smooshed back into the seat
was a
greater thrill than anything I had experienced at the wheel up to
that
point. Driving that car has since become a religious experience.
I
don't consider myself a motorhead, I like taking quiet walks in the
woods, I concede that speed is nothing more that an ecstatic escape
corpreal reality, and cars and their infrastructure screw up the
planet more than anything I can think of (except for greedy, stupid
rich corporations and governments), but I still worship my '93 RX-7
and think it is the coolest, most beautiful, most awesome
performing
production car that man has dared to produce. I love the rotary
engine, I love the designers and engineers at Mazda who had the
vision
to build such an awesome machine, and I love my perfect sports car.
I
will not rest until Mazda re-introduces the only car that made them
cool. I WANT MY ROW-TAR-REE!!!!!
Jean-Philippe DeCaen
Dear Sir or Madam,
Writing you from Montreal, Canada. Am employed in the tool and die
business but have an interest in rotaries especially after reading
the
autobiography of Max Bentele, who was heavily involved in rotary
development with Curtiss-Wright Corporation in the fifties. After
reading this excellent book (Engine Revolutions), available from
the
SAE bookstore, I read on further about the development work done in
Japan by Toyo Kogyo (now Mazda). I was fascinated to learn of the
highly thorough and diligent development work carried out on this
relatively new powerplant. The amount of effort (and money)
required
to bring the concept nearer its full potential was very
substantial.
Hats off to all of those who staked the future of this company on
the
success of this intriguing engine. Its success, along with that of
its recipient automobiles must have greatly helped make the Mazda
reputation. It seems Mazda has dropped the Wankel from its line
since
it feels that the demographics of car-buyers has shifted from cars
like the RX-7. In this matter I must say I believe they might be
justified (I realize this might not make me popular with fans).
This
car is an expensive toy which few but the well heeled or die-hard
fans
will buy. How do I reconcile my enthusiasm for the attributes of
this
engine with my acknowlegement of its iffy market potential? I am
not
in the automotive business therefore I can only offer what limited
insight may come to me. If the economics of engineering and
producing a dependable and clearly superior power-package for a
better
selling model of car (truck?) permit, then this might be a
solution.
If not, then Mazda might do well to look at applications other than
automobile engines (portable generators, marine, aircraft).
Perhaps
they could form a partnership. My concern is that much of the
know-how
to engineer and build rotaries may disappear, only to be
"rediscovered" so many years later. I hope that in any event, the
engineering reports and data are carefully preserved so that if and
when the day comes, roataries may yet again prove their worth to
the
world.
Kenneth Lee
Dear Sirs and Madames:
I'm a 20 years old student in Vancouver, Canada. I'm now going to
buy
my second car before the end of 1998. And yes, since I couldn't get
my
first car as a RX-7(I bought my first car in 1996), I'm going to
buy
an used one and replace the engine whenever it's broken, again and
again by importing the engine from Japan 'til it's no longer
available
anywhere in the world. Why? Because RX-7 makes a difference, a big
difference! Every performance enthusiast know Adam Saruwatari of
A&L
Racing. What car he uses to post 12:48ET at 128mph and 9.68sec on
0-
400m? RX-7. Besides, you can see TONS of articles about it in
magazines and internet.
It's the best-looking and most attractive car in the world to many
of
my friends. They all gave up Supra Turbo, NSX, Porsche911, and
Lotus
EspritV8(they're rich enough to buy those cars!) and got RX-7s. Now
you can see how my friends and I love RX-7. And personaly, don't
tell
me the RX-01 will replace the RX-7 because it's better than RX-7. I
won't buy one at all, never. There's nothing like RX-7 on RX-01 to
me
except the brand. It's not RX-7! So if RX-7 is re-introduced into
North America, we have strong belief that it'll become a legend
here
again. Because we'll make it be!
Yours Sincerely, Kenneth Lee 98/June/07
John Lowenstein
To whom it may concern I fell in love with the rx-7 whene my
mom
got one when i was 13 now im 17 and im geting it whith in the
month.
they ar so "sweet" there thight and fast and one of a kind. it's a
84
gsl im droping a 13b in it with 250hp dry over 300hp wet "NOS"
and
taking the old motor ad puting it in to a pre '69 toyota truck. no
emission laws on pre '69 chasised trucks and car so you know what
that
means. the 7 is such a nice car bring it back.
John L. "Roter Head"
Joseph S. Talbot
My Name is Joseph S. Talbot. I live in Salt Lake City Utah, and
work
for Teleperformance USA as an IT Tech administrator. I owned a 1994
Mazda RX-7 Generation III for two years. I loved that car more than
I
love myself. I put 75,000 miles on it in the two fastest years of
my
life. I want to own a new RX-7. That car was a dream with in a
dream!
If my one voice can make a difference, I will give my everything to
bring that car back. I love everything about that car.
If there is anything I can do email me at home or work.
Dutch Mazda Rx-7 club
Save the seven !!!!! 80 Members of the Dutch Mazda RX-7 club
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