10th AE vs. TII
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10th AE vs. TII
well ive heard that the 10th AE rx-7 is faster than normal 88' TII's and just to get it straightend out I want to know if this is true? and also people say that the 10th AE is the heaviest model that ever came out (heavier than a vert) is that true as well??
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The 10th AE is is purely a cosmetic package, and is mechancical identical to all other S4 TII's. It is marginally heavier than other S4 TII's due to the extra features but it is not as heavy as a 'vert.
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Originally Posted by fc3sfreek
well ive heard that the 10th AE rx-7 is faster than normal 88' TII's and just to get it straightend out I want to know if this is true?
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I actually had a guy from a dealership tell me "whao...you didnt say it was a 10th AE, I need the vin number...". I was asking about a Mazda reman engine. He said that there must "be something" different since thses were faster. He specifically said "J-spec turbo". LOL, I almost cried laughing.
A 10th AE is an 88 TII with some bagdes, little bit of different paint, some leather, and some factory options. No "J-spec turbos", different compression, or lead weights.
A 10th AE is an 88 TII with some bagdes, little bit of different paint, some leather, and some factory options. No "J-spec turbos", different compression, or lead weights.
yep!
my "heavy, slow" 10ae weighs 2700lb. With a/c, p/s and etc.
stock vs. stock, it weighed 5lb LESS than my '87 TII, so obviously the "marginally" heavier must be the weight of the triangle badges, at like 1.5 ounces each. I can't think of anything else significant that weighs more than an identically optioned TII.
my "heavy, slow" 10ae weighs 2700lb. With a/c, p/s and etc.
stock vs. stock, it weighed 5lb LESS than my '87 TII, so obviously the "marginally" heavier must be the weight of the triangle badges, at like 1.5 ounces each. I can't think of anything else significant that weighs more than an identically optioned TII.
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From Mazdamark.com:
Now that was for a 88 10thAE with the optional Ultrasonics and 10thAE options- car cover, front bra, etc.
Yet, mind that Car and Driver Road tested the 88 P Package vert (the heaviest S4 'vert) and it had a "as tested" weight of 3012.
In 1988 Mazda also celebrated the first 10 years production of the RX-7 with a special, limited edition turbo model. The celebratory tenth anniversary model RX-7 came standard with many of the options found available on the other models. These standard features included air conditioning, power steering, power windows, power door locks, electric side mirrors, electric sliding sunroof, cruise control, premium 120 watt stereo system, security system, black leather seats, as well as including 10th Anniversary specific only special Momo shifter and custom leather shift boot, special emblems, bronze tinted windows, special keys and leather wrapped steering wheel. These added options increased the 10th Anniversary edition to a Portly 3050 lb (as reported by Road & Track).
The 10th AE was exclusively available in a monochromatic crystal white finish. The body trim, tail lamp trim and the standard 16 inch alloy wheels were white. The monochromatic paint scheme set the 10th anniversary apart from any other RX-7. Production was limited to 1500.
The 10th AE was exclusively available in a monochromatic crystal white finish. The body trim, tail lamp trim and the standard 16 inch alloy wheels were white. The monochromatic paint scheme set the 10th anniversary apart from any other RX-7. Production was limited to 1500.
Yet, mind that Car and Driver Road tested the 88 P Package vert (the heaviest S4 'vert) and it had a "as tested" weight of 3012.
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yea i also saw that on icemarks site it said that the 10th AE ran a 15.1 1/4 mile time and the normal TII ran a 15.3 i dunno if it was a typo or is it really true?
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Originally Posted by fc3sfreek
yea i also saw that on icemarks site it said that the 10th AE ran a 15.1 1/4 mile time and the normal TII ran a 15.3 i dunno if it was a typo or is it really true?
With minor differences like that I would more attribute to the driver than the car
Originally Posted by theone81
i heard the Turbocharger Is differnet from the TII's
mechanically its just like every other 88TII
Verts are tanks compared to all the coupes.
I don't think any coupe of any trim eclipsed 3k lbs.
Originally Posted by fc3sfreek
ook so the 10th AE still has the same 186HP that the other TII's have? because 15.1 is the same time that the S5 TII's run pushing 200HP?
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Originally Posted by RockLobster
more nonsense
mechanically its just like every other 88TII
Verts are tanks compared to all the coupes.
I don't think any coupe of any trim eclipsed 3k lbs.
mechanically its just like every other 88TII
Verts are tanks compared to all the coupes.
I don't think any coupe of any trim eclipsed 3k lbs.
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When I first got my 1991 t2, i took it to a weigh station with a half tank of gas and it weighed in at 2900lbs, completely stock with the addition of a stereo system (amps, subs, box, etc..)
Completely stock still, I ran it on a 1/4 mile and got a 14.5 time, over and over. So I dont know about the 15.1's ... You'd have to really suck to get those times or somethings up with the car.
Completely stock still, I ran it on a 1/4 mile and got a 14.5 time, over and over. So I dont know about the 15.1's ... You'd have to really suck to get those times or somethings up with the car.
Completely stock, well sans an AC belt, and a radio, my 10th AE weighed in under 2800lbs. Ater removing a couple of the options, ie. power steering, cruise control, and a couple of other things, Im near breaching the 1600lb mark.
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Originally Posted by bigdv519
Completely stock, well sans an AC belt, and a radio, my 10th AE weighed in under 2800lbs. Ater removing a couple of the options, ie. power steering, cruise control, and a couple of other things, Im near breaching the 1600lb mark.
1600! how did you go about doing that?
and how much did the power steering set you back... weight wise.
Originally Posted by MidnightOwl
The 10th AE is scientifically proven to be 25% more sweet than any stock TII.