Buying another rx-7 tomorrow. ID?
03-18-04, 01:56 AM
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Buying another rx-7 tomorrow. ID?
Hey guys. I need help IDing this rx-7. from the looks of it, i'd say it's a GTUs. What do you guys think? also here's the beginning of the VIN# if that helps. JM1FC3318K0. Thanks.
03-18-04, 02:08 AM
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This should work better.
http://www.villagephotos.com/pubbrow...elected=821268
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03-18-04, 02:13 AM
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yes it really looks like a gtu, but first off. what price is it going for, you know, if the frame is badly bendt, even if the machine that pulls frames to spec. you really need to know what your getting into. it seems that mig welding will be requiered also. the bad thing is, the metal will be already stressed when the pull it and shape it back into place, this is of concern cause ih high speeds, there could be unbalance and the car might shake, and god forgive the need to chop and weld another 7 front, very bad if in side impact accident...
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03-18-04, 02:17 AM
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don't worry. I've been doing body work for nearly 10 years now. I've done lots lots worse. Such as an FD that spun out on the highway and slammed the guard rail. Aluminum chassis suck to repair.
03-18-04, 02:18 AM
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that can't be a GTUs can it?! i see a cruise control switch. did they come with that?
did it have power windows? or mirrors?
did it have power windows? or mirrors?
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03-18-04, 02:25 AM
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for real i know, i am guessing salvage title, sweet, cause it should be really cheap then, do your thing man, cause once fixed, it will be a nice ride,
FC3S i think its a plan jane GTU
GTU came with stock 15 inch wheels
GTU'S came with stock 16 inch wheels
FC3S i think its a plan jane GTU
GTU came with stock 15 inch wheels
GTU'S came with stock 16 inch wheels
03-18-04, 02:29 AM
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those are the 16inch TURBO II/ GTUs wheels. i know.
well congrats on the car! if its a GTUs then youll be one of the few 1000 to have one. someone correct me on this.
well congrats on the car! if its a GTUs then youll be one of the few 1000 to have one. someone correct me on this.
03-18-04, 02:30 AM
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i got a question, which model 7 can with the factory rader detector, i say a 7 with a mazda rader detector that was mounted on the steering colom and the "eye" module on the front grill. i say, mazda thought of everything in these babies lol
03-18-04, 02:32 AM
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Originally posted by FC3S Drift
those are the 16inch TURBO II/ GTUs wheels. i know.
well congrats on the car! if its a GTUs then youll be one of the few 1000 to have one. someone correct me on this.
those are the 16inch TURBO II/ GTUs wheels. i know.
well congrats on the car! if its a GTUs then youll be one of the few 1000 to have one. someone correct me on this.
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Looks like my car, but it's not a GTUs.
The rims are the correct 16" rims for a GTUs, but the seats (solid head rest) and the cruise control make it a base model.
Yes the GTUs has power mirrors. No power windows or power locks though.
The rims are the correct 16" rims for a GTUs, but the seats (solid head rest) and the cruise control make it a base model.
Yes the GTUs has power mirrors. No power windows or power locks though.
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For one thing, I dont think there were many S5s without sunroofs. Also, The seats could have been changed, and Cruise control was available as a dealer installed option. All the wiring was already down the switch and actuator box just needed to be installed.
VeitFC, if possible, I would call the place that has the car and try to get them to get the tire info off the door tag for you. This would be your best bet.
VeitFC, if possible, I would call the place that has the car and try to get them to get the tire info off the door tag for you. This would be your best bet.
03-18-04, 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by fc3seeker
I think it is a GTUs, no sunroof. and the seats just look like t2 seats to me IMO.
I think it is a GTUs, no sunroof. and the seats just look like t2 seats to me IMO.
03-18-04, 03:58 PM
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That's lookin like a bad wreck.
The front end went back pretty far.
I'm betting there is some frame damage.
If so then you better buy that car for like $400
You'll need a new hood,fenders,front cover,bumper strip,bumper metal,and most, likely over flow bottle/maybe oil cooler/ac condensor.
Frame pulling costs money too.
The front end went back pretty far.
I'm betting there is some frame damage.
If so then you better buy that car for like $400
You'll need a new hood,fenders,front cover,bumper strip,bumper metal,and most, likely over flow bottle/maybe oil cooler/ac condensor.
Frame pulling costs money too.
