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SA dash vs FB dash
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From: Cloud Nine and Peak of God
[QUOTE=rbf41182gt]SA!!
simplicity is the key- clean and no nonsense
actually, come to think of it... almost everything about the SA is better than the FB [QUOTE]
I support the view. The best Gen 1 was the 85 SA, it came without the complex FB dash. It also had all disc brakes, lsd, and 114 wheel lug spacing.
simplicity is the key- clean and no nonsense
actually, come to think of it... almost everything about the SA is better than the FB [QUOTE]
I support the view. The best Gen 1 was the 85 SA, it came without the complex FB dash. It also had all disc brakes, lsd, and 114 wheel lug spacing.
now i'm working to change the gauges to white.3-4 days more.... 
mine:
do yaull customize your dash or do they sell kits for that..
p.s. I like that rotor inside the gear ****. after long drive its probally embedded into your hand lol.
but heres mine. restoring progress
p.s. I like that rotor inside the gear ****. after long drive its probally embedded into your hand lol.
but heres mine. restoring progress
wankel wankel
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: topeka, ks - home of SCCA
That's my old baby!
Originally Posted by ray green
but it's okay, I got the '83 GSL now with some upgrades!
(if that one's from T-Town, let me know!)
Phill
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From: greece
Originally Posted by Nicholas P.
do yaull customize your dash or do they sell kits for that..
p.s. I like that rotor inside the gear ****. after long drive its probally embedded into your hand lol.
but heres mine. restoring progress
p.s. I like that rotor inside the gear ****. after long drive its probally embedded into your hand lol.
but heres mine. restoring progress
god bless e-bay!!!
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From: Cloud Nine and Peak of God
Originally Posted by shepski
well this is the particular dash that i like the most.
pulled it from my parts car and its going in my carbon black SA.
pulled it from my parts car and its going in my carbon black SA.
This looks like the dash from all the NZ, UK and Australian RX-7s, even the 85 SA after they put decent stereo speakers into it.
How was the FB different? Or are talking about the Instrument Panel or Centre Consule?
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From: Behind a workbench, repairing FC Electronics.
I don't like the HVAC controls in either. I like the FC's setup much better. Got *****, sliders, and buttons abound in the FB... Pick ONE style of control, not many.
Besides, the locations for the heat/cold and the fan speed **** are perfect for gauges...
I despise the fake leather grain and stitching all over the place...
I like the S2 gauge cluster better. I hate the S1/S2 round vents...
Still debating on the dash styles, leaning more towards the S3.
Besides, the locations for the heat/cold and the fan speed **** are perfect for gauges...
I despise the fake leather grain and stitching all over the place...
I like the S2 gauge cluster better. I hate the S1/S2 round vents...
Still debating on the dash styles, leaning more towards the S3.
typo
""Quote:
Originally Posted by ray green
It don't get any better than this:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/membe...957_98_full.jpg
Ray
Well, I personally like the earlier FB style better, but that picture seems to be my EXACT old '85, even though I bet it's not from Topeka, Ks.... but even the swivel-out tray under the stereo was messed up in the same place.... makes me miss her...
but it's okay, I got the '83 GSL now with some upgrades!
(if that one's from T-Town, let me know!)
Phill ""
Hey Phill, my white 84 GSL with the red interior is from Wichita, not Topeka, but not a bad guess. Here's a photo from the rear, I think you can make out the dealer's insignia, which is Wichita Mazda Ltd.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...57_90_full.jpg
Here's a picture of the interior before I swapped out the velour seats for red leather, which I like a bit more:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...57_96_full.jpg
I got the car last year with 84,000 miles on it, needed some repairs but it's in rare unmolested stock condition and the body is near perfect, something worth investing in. It's my daily driver now and it's a real pleasure to drive.
As you might also have guessed, I'm a fan of the stock look and that 84-85 dash layout is a classic, one of the defining features of the first gen (along with the pop up headlights, X wheels, wrap around taillights and pointy nose). I like the earlier dashes too, especially when they keep the original lay out.
In my opinion the fading and signs of wear just add to the classic, elegant look of these one-of-a-kind cars - why change it, no matter what year your 7 is? They must have been built well too, all the electronics, controls and sound systems have worked perfectly on all three of my GSLs, not something you see very often in twenty year cars.
Let's see some pictures of the earlier stock dash layouts!
Ray
Originally Posted by ray green
It don't get any better than this:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/membe...957_98_full.jpg
Ray
Well, I personally like the earlier FB style better, but that picture seems to be my EXACT old '85, even though I bet it's not from Topeka, Ks.... but even the swivel-out tray under the stereo was messed up in the same place.... makes me miss her...
but it's okay, I got the '83 GSL now with some upgrades!
(if that one's from T-Town, let me know!)
Phill ""
Hey Phill, my white 84 GSL with the red interior is from Wichita, not Topeka, but not a bad guess. Here's a photo from the rear, I think you can make out the dealer's insignia, which is Wichita Mazda Ltd.
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...57_90_full.jpg
Here's a picture of the interior before I swapped out the velour seats for red leather, which I like a bit more:
http://memimage.cardomain.net/member...57_96_full.jpg
I got the car last year with 84,000 miles on it, needed some repairs but it's in rare unmolested stock condition and the body is near perfect, something worth investing in. It's my daily driver now and it's a real pleasure to drive.
As you might also have guessed, I'm a fan of the stock look and that 84-85 dash layout is a classic, one of the defining features of the first gen (along with the pop up headlights, X wheels, wrap around taillights and pointy nose). I like the earlier dashes too, especially when they keep the original lay out.
In my opinion the fading and signs of wear just add to the classic, elegant look of these one-of-a-kind cars - why change it, no matter what year your 7 is? They must have been built well too, all the electronics, controls and sound systems have worked perfectly on all three of my GSLs, not something you see very often in twenty year cars.
Let's see some pictures of the earlier stock dash layouts!
Ray
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: SF Bay Area, California
yea stock dashes! i love the tan leather interior!.. although mine is beat up.. which i will take apart in good time and redo it all.
ahh empty stock premium sound system.. i have all the parts but it wont work. damn thieves i think they cut a plug i need to keep the constant on. but first get the car road legal.
ahh empty stock premium sound system.. i have all the parts but it wont work. damn thieves i think they cut a plug i need to keep the constant on. but first get the car road legal.
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