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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:47 PM
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diffrences between the s4 and s5

i wanted to know, i kknow the tail lights are diffrent what else?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:50 PM
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Your kidding?
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:53 PM
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Ok, here's one because im in a good mood.

The steering wheel in an S4 has two spokes and the S5 has three
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:55 PM
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not kiddin, i ask cuz i wanted to learn i just got in to the rx7 scene i used to build hondas before this.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:56 PM
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The shifter on the S4 has a bigger thread than the S5 shifter.( I think someone is Going to Mention "that word' again)..so..let me start....S.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:57 PM
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The engine is different.

Pay it forward.

Also go to the bottom of the page on this topic. I see 3 separate topics about the differences.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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The trim on an S4 is black, trim on an S5.... body color
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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The taillights are different.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 09:59 PM
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rotor weights giving higher redline, AFM, pressure sensors, injector plug design, VDI on N/A's, 6 port actuators move different directions, body side moldings, front and rear bumpers, mirrors, turn signal controls, gauges, thermostat housing, radio surround, shifter, shifter surround, height of the turbo spoiler, umm, let me see, i know theres more.....

Oh yea, Turn signal lenses, foglights, wheel designs, and i think thats it....

You could try reading the FAQ though, or even the FSM in the archive...
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:01 PM
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not to mention 10 blades on the S5 fan, and only 8 on the S4. The radiator is different, and even more stuff.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:02 PM
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Ball joints on the S4 are removable, S5's are not
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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engine computers.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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i was lookin for more of the ext. lol but thanks for the help guys.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:06 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:07 PM
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Sorry I started that!..some of like to Screw around some Times!..Read this. https://www.rx7club.com/2nd-generation-specific-1986-1992-17/frequently-asked-questions-2nd-generation-rx-7-faq-fc-494667/ and you will find alot of Info on The Forum.Best thing is to Just sit back and relax and start Leafing through the Threads..Use "search"and punch in what you are Wondering about,it usually will Spit out a Bunch of threads,A few usefull ones!If you Ask the Guys On forum about something,Try to make the Question Specific,that way you get What you need,from someone who has Probably Tackled the Exact same thing at one point or another.Nothing is New to People here,as It has been done,somewhere by someone at Some point!..I hope the info is a bit useful to you,Welcome to the Forum,Good luck with your car,and Dammit get it Running and Drive,Man,Drive!..cheers Misterstyx!
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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im just waiting to get it registerd, insured, and fix the cooling issue and ill get it up and goin. im excted and cant wait.
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by blitherskite777
The taillights are different.
you fail for breaking the search
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 11:00 PM
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Originally Posted by imloggedin
you fail for breaking the search
Quoted for truth
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:45 AM
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^^Thats what newbies do.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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oh man.... there is a search function on here. This is the 5th time I've seen this thread on here in three months!

oh yea... piston rings are different too.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 11:05 AM
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 04:54 PM
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Interior radio/vent/logicon surround bezel is different, S5 has round gauges in the instrument cluster where the S4's are more..erm..triangular.
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 05:08 PM
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s4 is 86 to 88 s5 is 89 to 91, just thought i would throw that out there...
also i think the resivoir for the turn signal fluid is bigger in the s5....
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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s5 has a supercharged option from the factory, s4 is only turbocharged option
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Old Sep 17, 2007 | 06:06 PM
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Originally Posted by idsigloo
s5 has a supercharged option from the factory, s4 is only turbocharged option
Don't forget the turbonium and the blinker fluid.
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