are there any Vert specific Threads we can compile?
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are there any Vert specific Threads we can compile?
I just got a vert.
I am a coupe guy,so I need vert info..can we start up a vert specfic column on forum?
I am a coupe guy,so I need vert info..can we start up a vert specfic column on forum?
Looks like you just did.
What specific vert info do you need?
Here is where I'm attempting to fix a problem with the headlights not dimming (actually not going from normal to bright): https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
What specific vert info do you need?
Here is where I'm attempting to fix a problem with the headlights not dimming (actually not going from normal to bright): https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
What do you want to know?
Verts are the same as a coupe from the window line down as a coupe, with the exception of the cross brace on the back of the front subframe(cradle) and extra bracing where the back seats would be on a coupe, and use different taillights.
Come with 15" BBS wheels obviously. Come with lighter power window motors(same that the infini IV uses).
other things:
-sit 1/2" lower than coupes, same sway bars and brakes as Turbo II.
-all are 5 lug and non turbo
-top motors are the same between series 4/5. Airbag model series 5(most 90-91's) had the top switch in the center council.
-has leather seats with headrest speakers
-has different door panels.
-no red interior.
Most verts also have leaking weather stripping which leads to the fact that most verts have rotted floor boards near the frame.
Verts are the same as a coupe from the window line down as a coupe, with the exception of the cross brace on the back of the front subframe(cradle) and extra bracing where the back seats would be on a coupe, and use different taillights.
Come with 15" BBS wheels obviously. Come with lighter power window motors(same that the infini IV uses).
other things:
-sit 1/2" lower than coupes, same sway bars and brakes as Turbo II.
-all are 5 lug and non turbo
-top motors are the same between series 4/5. Airbag model series 5(most 90-91's) had the top switch in the center council.
-has leather seats with headrest speakers
-has different door panels.
-no red interior.
Most verts also have leaking weather stripping which leads to the fact that most verts have rotted floor boards near the frame.
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What do you want to know?
Verts are the same as a coupe from the window line down as a coupe, with the exception of the cross brace on the back of the front subframe(cradle) and extra bracing where the back seats would be on a coupe, and use different taillights.
Come with 15" BBS wheels obviously. Come with lighter power window motors(same that the infini IV uses).
other things:
-sit 1/2" lower than coupes, same sway bars and brakes as Turbo II.
-all are 5 lug and non turbo
-top motors are the same between series 4/5. Airbag model series 5(most 90-91's) had the top switch in the center council.
-has leather seats with headrest speakers
-has different door panels.
-no red interior.
Most verts also have leaking weather stripping which leads to the fact that most verts have rotted floor boards near the frame.
Verts are the same as a coupe from the window line down as a coupe, with the exception of the cross brace on the back of the front subframe(cradle) and extra bracing where the back seats would be on a coupe, and use different taillights.
Come with 15" BBS wheels obviously. Come with lighter power window motors(same that the infini IV uses).
other things:
-sit 1/2" lower than coupes, same sway bars and brakes as Turbo II.
-all are 5 lug and non turbo
-top motors are the same between series 4/5. Airbag model series 5(most 90-91's) had the top switch in the center council.
-has leather seats with headrest speakers
-has different door panels.
-no red interior.
Most verts also have leaking weather stripping which leads to the fact that most verts have rotted floor boards near the frame.
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Just Kidding!
S4 or S5 Vert?
Here's some stats I have, the # of convertibles I got from Mazda over the phone, the annual sales are from some internet site but look accurate:
year RX-7 convertibles RX-7 model year sales
1986 0 56,243
1987 0 38,345
1988 7,002* 27,814
1989 4,032 16,249
1990 3,535 9,743
1991 3,151 6,986
totals 17,720 155,380
*837 of these were built in calendar year 1987
Convertible List Price:
1988 $21,550
1989 $25,950
1990 $26,530
1991 $27,715
Sales of RX-7's in US by Calendar Year
1978: 19,299
1979: 54,853
1980: 43,731
1981: 43,418
1982: 48,889
1983: 52,514
1984: 55,696
1985: 53,810
1986: 56,243
1987: 38,345
1988: 27,814
1989: 16,249
1990: 9,743
1991: 6,986
1992: 6,006
1993: 5,062
1994: 2,210
1995: 1,399
Total: 538,658 RX-7's.
year RX-7 convertibles RX-7 model year sales
1986 0 56,243
1987 0 38,345
1988 7,002* 27,814
1989 4,032 16,249
1990 3,535 9,743
1991 3,151 6,986
totals 17,720 155,380
*837 of these were built in calendar year 1987
Convertible List Price:
1988 $21,550
1989 $25,950
1990 $26,530
1991 $27,715
Sales of RX-7's in US by Calendar Year
1978: 19,299
1979: 54,853
1980: 43,731
1981: 43,418
1982: 48,889
1983: 52,514
1984: 55,696
1985: 53,810
1986: 56,243
1987: 38,345
1988: 27,814
1989: 16,249
1990: 9,743
1991: 6,986
1992: 6,006
1993: 5,062
1994: 2,210
1995: 1,399
Total: 538,658 RX-7's.
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DJ..your email sends me Spam,and NO I did not delete you!,haha.
Jack,,..If you ever decide to be an astronaut,you can search for Uranus!....:P(Oh,I am good..haha..J/k man,,,all in fun!)
Ok,.,Back to cars...88 Vert ..
I need to know about the top.If I can take the whole top off,like in one big section,or do I have to disassemble it in sections.
Jack,,..If you ever decide to be an astronaut,you can search for Uranus!....:P(Oh,I am good..haha..J/k man,,,all in fun!)
Ok,.,Back to cars...88 Vert ..
I need to know about the top.If I can take the whole top off,like in one big section,or do I have to disassemble it in sections.
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You can unbolt the whole thing and take it off in a big unit. The hardest thing of working on the top is getting the trim pieces off. Take your time and you shouldn't have any trouble.
Welcome to the Vert Club.
Welcome to the Vert Club.
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I got this car to run around in for the summer,the Top is all rippied to ratshit.so I wanna just get rid if it.(the roof).
Heh,I may just TII the damn thing though...wind in my hair,,,,my Grey hair..oh sexay!
Welcome back to Earth Jack..haha!
Heh,I may just TII the damn thing though...wind in my hair,,,,my Grey hair..oh sexay!
Welcome back to Earth Jack..haha!
Welcome to the top down club!!!
I can't encourage you more about doing the turbo swap. It's the best thing I ever did to my vert.
There are some threads out there about replacing tops, jackhild has lots of info about that. A Robbins top is the most expensive ($800ish) and what I was going to go with. But with the expense of my rebuild and mild restoration coupled with the economy...I've dropped my priorities down to doing one of the Ebay tops at $400ish. I forget the name of the company, but they get decent reviews.
I can't encourage you more about doing the turbo swap. It's the best thing I ever did to my vert.
There are some threads out there about replacing tops, jackhild has lots of info about that. A Robbins top is the most expensive ($800ish) and what I was going to go with. But with the expense of my rebuild and mild restoration coupled with the economy...I've dropped my priorities down to doing one of the Ebay tops at $400ish. I forget the name of the company, but they get decent reviews.
Welcome to the Vert world. There's nothing better for stress than dropping the top and going for a ride. Hurry up Spring!
I had my top replaced a little over a year ago and I bought my replacement canvas top from the Convertible Top Guys. Here is a link to their RX7 Page:
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/co...-92-Mazda-RX-7
I had my top replaced a little over a year ago and I bought my replacement canvas top from the Convertible Top Guys. Here is a link to their RX7 Page:
http://www.convertibletopguys.com/co...-92-Mazda-RX-7
Why drive a vert with the top up?
How exclusive is this vert club?
I currently have some of the basic qualifications to join the club. I breath and I can post.
40% of my verts are FB's. Two are first gen RX7 convertibles. One is an 85 GSL, red/black automatic with a 12a and the other is a silver/red 84 GSL-SE 13b 5 speed.
I've never seen either of them with their top up.
I've only seen pictures.
The tops look a bit used (think guilley suit).
I'd like to hear about any other 1st gen RX7 Verts that are still on the road.
Peace
I currently have some of the basic qualifications to join the club. I breath and I can post.
40% of my verts are FB's. Two are first gen RX7 convertibles. One is an 85 GSL, red/black automatic with a 12a and the other is a silver/red 84 GSL-SE 13b 5 speed.
I've never seen either of them with their top up.
I've only seen pictures.
The tops look a bit used (think guilley suit).
I'd like to hear about any other 1st gen RX7 Verts that are still on the road.
Peace
sorry misterstyx, i had no idea my e-mail was spamming people!
1st gen verts were never produced by mazda, and from my understanding are a rare item. a company called pacific avatar did the majority of the conversions from my understanding.
don't know too much about 1st gens
1st gen verts were never produced by mazda, and from my understanding are a rare item. a company called pacific avatar did the majority of the conversions from my understanding.
don't know too much about 1st gens
Finally figured out that the latch switch in the cpu is the problem of why the dimmer switch doesn't make the headlights go from dim to bright.
On the s5 vert with airbag, ground the white/blue wire on the dimmer relay to get the headlights to go from dim to bright. More details here: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
On the s5 vert with airbag, ground the white/blue wire on the dimmer relay to get the headlights to go from dim to bright. More details here: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
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Finally figured out that the latch switch in the cpu is the problem of why the dimmer switch doesn't make the headlights go from dim to bright.
On the s5 vert with airbag, ground the white/blue wire on the dimmer relay to get the headlights to go from dim to bright. More details here: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
On the s5 vert with airbag, ground the white/blue wire on the dimmer relay to get the headlights to go from dim to bright. More details here: https://www.rx7club.com/forum/showthread.php?t=939113
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...ghlight=dimmer
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