US vs. JAPAN FC3S
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Originally Posted by Maca1ino
japanese rx7's steering wheel is switched. plus you will have to learn how to drive stick shift with your left hand. Also, most japanese people drive japanese rx-7's due to the fact that there are a lot of japanese people in japan. wheras in america, there is a diverse group of people that drive american rx-7's.
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Originally Posted by Funkspectrum
No thermovalve? my Jspec came with what looked like a thermovalve....
Originally Posted by kyleaudio
i'm in japan, gotta figure out what parts from here wont work on my car so i know not to get them.
Originally Posted by ajsuper7
i think the jspec cars also came with roadside flares and a warning sign
Originally Posted by vipers
...now european taillights are a different story all together...they are deffinently different!
Originally Posted by vaughnc
I believe the later J-SPEC convertibles came with a non-turbo engine option to cut down on costs.
Originally Posted by kyleaudio
the brake master cylindar and the windshield wiper motor are switched along with that plastic bottle (dont know what it is), clutch slave sylindar is probubally on the other side too
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
You're probably thinking of the thermowax. All FC's have a thermowax, and on US models the thermovalve is mounted on the thermowax. The thermovalve is what controls the closing of the #2 secondary throttles when the engine's cold. Japanese FC's don't have this.
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Originally Posted by vaughnc
I believe the later J-SPEC convertibles came with a non-turbo engine option to cut down on costs.
Originally Posted by RETed
They did?
Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Nope, there were never any non-turbo FC's sold in Japan.
Someone should do a "fact list" on these cars, Bernie was talking about production differences on the suspension in 89,90, & 91.. and I recently read about FC3S rotor casting/grinding differences without specifying which engine/model/series that was related to. Not to mention the "random placement/changes" of electrical, vacuum, & cooling system components, the "random un-tracked parts bin" differences on the GTU-S, or assembly issues with GXL/GTU components being installed in the SE & Verts, without the accompanying system controls. Also there seems to be "J-SPEC", "Euro-Spec", "American Spec", and "world" spec" differences (OEM distributed fuel injection).
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Originally Posted by vaughnc
Seems like that came from either the Brian Long or Yamaguchi (sp??) book, I remember that and "to reduce the selling price in 90/91, the convertible was offered with the NA engine."
Someone should do a "fact list" on these cars, Bernie was talking about production differences on the suspension in 89,90, & 91.. and I recently read about FC3S rotor casting/grinding differences without specifying which engine/model/series that was related to. Not to mention the "random placement/changes" of electrical, vacuum, & cooling system components, the "random un-tracked parts bin" differences on the GTU-S, or assembly issues with GXL/GTU components being installed in the SE & Verts, without the accompanying system controls. Also there seems to be "J-SPEC", "Euro-Spec", "American Spec", and "world" spec" differences (OEM distributed fuel injection).
Someone should do a "fact list" on these cars, Bernie was talking about production differences on the suspension in 89,90, & 91.. and I recently read about FC3S rotor casting/grinding differences without specifying which engine/model/series that was related to. Not to mention the "random placement/changes" of electrical, vacuum, & cooling system components, the "random un-tracked parts bin" differences on the GTU-S, or assembly issues with GXL/GTU components being installed in the SE & Verts, without the accompanying system controls. Also there seems to be "J-SPEC", "Euro-Spec", "American Spec", and "world" spec" differences (OEM distributed fuel injection).
and actually if you look in the parts fische, you'd see that its very clear what comes with what. the myth that the gtus is a turbo with an na motor, is just that a myth, its actually fairer to say its an na with turbo wheels and no sunroof.
if you want something hard look at ford, they have 3 distinct 2003 tribute/escape models (2003, 2003.5, 2003.75) that ARE NOT CATALOGGED AT ALL. yes, in 2005 ford made a number of vehicles, and they dont know whats on these cars anymore than you do.
i was actually thinking about scoring some jdm parts books, and making a list like of changes, usa, vs japan etc, you'd be suprised at how simple it is
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Originally Posted by j9fd3s
i was thinking of ... making a list like of changes, usa, vs japan ...
Essentially matching VIN #, model year, car model, build sheets, and assembly plant with build specs, assembly changes/quirks, casting/grinding/building changes, etc...
The GTU-S is near impossible to Match as it was a parts bin car. There have been documented cases of the SE & Convertible having parts not on the build sheet (extra washer tanks), so that also makes it challenging. I also run accross accessories that are not documented as Mazda Finishline accessories (hatch handles from the facotry), non-option wheels, etc..
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Originally Posted by vaughnc
Seems like that came from either the Brian Long or Yamaguchi (sp??) book, I remember that and "to reduce the selling price in 90/91, the convertible was offered with the NA engine."
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Originally Posted by ajsuper7
oh and the taillights are different lol
Of course the S5 Jspecs are exactly the same as the US models.
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Originally Posted by vaughnc
Seems like that came from either the Brian Long or Yamaguchi (sp??) book, I remember that and "to reduce the selling price in 90/91, the convertible was offered with the NA engine."
It is possible that maybe europe only got non turbo convertibles in 90-91... but honesty I don't know, and should not be quoted as fact.
However weight and cost was the reason we in the USA didn't get any. Perhaps that is what you are thinking or read.
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Compared to US models, Japanese FC's have...
No non-turbo engine
No EGR (S4)
No AWS
No sub-zero starting assist system
No pre-cat
Different ACV with no split air solenoid
FPR and PD in opposite locations
Twin-scroll actuator on opposite end of exhaust manifold (S4)
No thermovalve on TB
No "SHIFT UP" light
Metric gauges
180km/h (112mph) speedometer
180km/h (112mph) speed limiter
Side indicators instead of front side marker lights
No rear side marker lights
Front marker lights instead of FTP lenses
Headlights pop up when flashed
No automatic seatbelts
No seatbelt warning light/buzzer
No factory alarm
Larger convex side mirrors
Different wheels
Different model designations
No non-turbo engine
No EGR (S4)
No AWS
No sub-zero starting assist system
No pre-cat
Different ACV with no split air solenoid
FPR and PD in opposite locations
Twin-scroll actuator on opposite end of exhaust manifold (S4)
No thermovalve on TB
No "SHIFT UP" light
Metric gauges
180km/h (112mph) speedometer
180km/h (112mph) speed limiter
Side indicators instead of front side marker lights
No rear side marker lights
Front marker lights instead of FTP lenses
Headlights pop up when flashed
No automatic seatbelts
No seatbelt warning light/buzzer
No factory alarm
Larger convex side mirrors
Different wheels
Different model designations
this person is on the right track
id like to add
in japan its a Savanna RX-7
you do not have to depress the clutch to start it, just have selector in nutral
seat s vary more in japan and most or all have a back seat
no vin vumber on dash
shorter vin number
less bumper support inside the car
less road dampining meterial
steel spare ( random ?)
steel hood ( random)
more horse power
the warning light s i think are slightly different
cargo light is not on rear hatch support its under a
cargo cover giude (or is all that a S4 S5 difference )
the floor mats were different too i belive
there are lots of differences
but all subtle
realy its like some one said " mazda just put parts on cars as they wanted to that day " you cant track it . mazda dosent know . and i belive they are shocked that you want to know any thing about 15 to 20 year old cars . espically gray market cars
ive tried to track cars mazda made
in order to buy the cars i belive will retain some value
some ......
mazda has a nice spec on 3rd gens they have a list of how many cars were shipped here year model trans and color definitions claiming 13 800 some odd cars
but ive tracked cars for sale and created a data base of a couple hundred FD carsand their vin #s and its justrandom. random, i belive at mazda they just have fun building fun cars . putting together cars out of whatever the buyers and supplyers came up with that week . in japan its a team effort more like mitsubishi and sanyo and toshiba and so on have parts in all jap cars . where here i build my own dam spark plug hell with using what the dude next door uses .
ive asked mazda for a FC spec for cars made in a certian modle color or transmission and they say oh we shipped so many thousand cars in a year
not how many turbos or verts even
so its not to easy to perdict if a fc is worth any thing or is in original condition
ir if it is a GTU or if it had a auto or manual from the factory . and we love to change them
but i do like my JDM RHD S5 FC very interisting
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also
i belive all rx-7s and rx-8s ware made at the same plant in hiroshima
the vin does include some info like
year
body style 2 door and vert
plant
at least
older vins i know indicated transmission and trim levels
any help here on newer vin # s
the vin does include some info like
year
body style 2 door and vert
plant
at least
older vins i know indicated transmission and trim levels
any help here on newer vin # s
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
The Yamaguchi book was published in 1985...
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Originally Posted by cooldude
more horse power
Also, the steel hoods are random here as well. There may have been s specific hood that was supposed to come with a model, but they sometimes throw in a different one for no reason.
Edit: I doubt the fuel milage was a reason, as the extra weight didnt effect milage enough to merit a seperate fuel economy rating. Also, for s5's the turbo was only rated at 1 less MPG that the non-turbo - 17/25 for the NA and 16/24 for the Turbo. S4s had the same milage in the city.
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Originally Posted by Wicked_razor
thats weird, ive got some s5 vert tails on my s4, they werent any shorter
If you look at the JDM S4 tail lights I posted above, you will see that they are the normal coupe size. Vert tail lights do not have that extra black plastic towards the plate. That extra black plastic is on the license plate panel (or non existant on Euro models).
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It is possible that maybe europe only got non turbo convertibles in 90-91... but honesty I don't know, and should not be quoted as
My old S4 1988 rx-7 with stock tail lights (UK car). TBH i have no idea if the rx-7 was ever sold to europe. I expect it was. If that's the case i have no idea about the tail lights they had.
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Originally Posted by vaughnc
All the other classic cars have this documented, it would be nice if this someone in the know (works for Mazda) would helpout on this.
Essentially matching VIN #, model year, car model, build sheets, and assembly plant with build specs, assembly changes/quirks, casting/grinding/building changes, etc...
The GTU-S is near impossible to Match as it was a parts bin car. There have been documented cases of the SE & Convertible having parts not on the build sheet (extra washer tanks), so that also makes it challenging. I also run accross accessories that are not documented as Mazda Finishline accessories (hatch handles from the facotry), non-option wheels, etc..
Essentially matching VIN #, model year, car model, build sheets, and assembly plant with build specs, assembly changes/quirks, casting/grinding/building changes, etc...
The GTU-S is near impossible to Match as it was a parts bin car. There have been documented cases of the SE & Convertible having parts not on the build sheet (extra washer tanks), so that also makes it challenging. I also run accross accessories that are not documented as Mazda Finishline accessories (hatch handles from the facotry), non-option wheels, etc..
gtus is easy to match, gimmie a gtus vin and we can tell you what its supposed to have.
also if accesories arent documented, maybe they are aftermarket?
not saying this is easy, or a small project, but its not like a ferrari where they only put playboys in the doors on mondays, and wine bottles on friday....
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Originally Posted by NZConvertible
Originally Posted by ajsuper7
i think the jspec cars also came with roadside flares and a warning sign
The manual even has instructions on the proper use of the flare. Complete with a typical Japanese (Manga) style character!
My FC is a Japanese model.
Oh, and cooldude the hatch light is on the drivers side hatch support of the S4 JDM model. Not sure about S5. S4 model doesn't come with the hatch cover and doesn't have provision for the installation of one.
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Originally Posted by S2-13BT
They do come with the flare, but I'm not sure about the warning sign. The flare is in a red tube and is mounted under the glovebox to the side of the foot well. My car still has it.
The manual even has instructions on the proper use of the flare. Complete with a typical Japanese (Manga) style character!
My FC is a Japanese model.
Oh, and cooldude the hatch light is on the drivers side hatch support of the S4 JDM model. Not sure about S5. S4 model doesn't come with the hatch cover and doesn't have provision for the installation of one.
The manual even has instructions on the proper use of the flare. Complete with a typical Japanese (Manga) style character!
My FC is a Japanese model.
Oh, and cooldude the hatch light is on the drivers side hatch support of the S4 JDM model. Not sure about S5. S4 model doesn't come with the hatch cover and doesn't have provision for the installation of one.
this light
is this JDM or just S5 everywhere
i have a J spec S5
and a Aspec S4
so i get a miss on some things like that
and as far as horse power i belive you as far as published numbers
but go drive one then decide
changed my mind
oh and mine came with a flare as well orange tube says mazda on it
but this light is that just s5 everywhere or what
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Originally Posted by cooldude
this light
is this JDM or just S5 everywhere
i have a J spec S5
and a Aspec S4
so i get a miss on some things like that
and as far as horse power i belive you as far as published numbers
but go drive one then decide
changed my mind
oh and mine came with a flare as well orange tube says mazda on it
but this light is that just s5 everywhere or what
is this JDM or just S5 everywhere
i have a J spec S5
and a Aspec S4
so i get a miss on some things like that
and as far as horse power i belive you as far as published numbers
but go drive one then decide
changed my mind
oh and mine came with a flare as well orange tube says mazda on it
but this light is that just s5 everywhere or what
Not sure why they did it, more cost cutting I guess