Why did weight increase from 86-88 base model?
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Why did weight increase from 86-88 base model?
I remember seeing official weight #s for the 86 and 88 base....the 88 base weighed more than the 86. I was wondering why that is since they're both s4 models.
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the 88 base model was the SE, which was equipped much more like a 86-87.5 Luxury coupe.
Remember the base model RX-7 in 86-87.5 had manual mirrors, no storage bins, power steering was an option, many came with tiny steel wheels.
Two different models with two different set of options.
Remember the base model RX-7 in 86-87.5 had manual mirrors, no storage bins, power steering was an option, many came with tiny steel wheels.
Two different models with two different set of options.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
the 88 base model was the SE, which was equipped much more like a 86-87.5 Luxury coupe.
Remember the base model RX-7 in 86-87.5 had manual mirrors, no storage bins, power steering was an option, many came with tiny steel wheels.
Two different models with two different set of options.
Remember the base model RX-7 in 86-87.5 had manual mirrors, no storage bins, power steering was an option, many came with tiny steel wheels.
Two different models with two different set of options.
Were the power mirrors an option on the 86-87.5 Base? Or were they just mostly manual? Cause I'm pretty sure mines a base, but has power mirrors, sunroof, phone dial 14's, and smaller brakes/swaybar.
power mirror they were an option on the base, but there were two "base models" the true base , then a luxury base. ( not to be confused with a GXL)
the "luxury coupe" base model had the options for power mirror, sun roof, AC, rear seats, and fone dial rims, but it was still a 4 lug model, ( note it had no option for power steer or power windows, only moving up to the 5 lug models, could you get those options...)
your car is a "luxury coupe", which is still often called a "base model" or also called a se often....
the "luxury coupe" base model had the options for power mirror, sun roof, AC, rear seats, and fone dial rims, but it was still a 4 lug model, ( note it had no option for power steer or power windows, only moving up to the 5 lug models, could you get those options...)
your car is a "luxury coupe", which is still often called a "base model" or also called a se often....
Originally Posted by kompressorlogic
power mirror they were an option on the base, but there were two "base models" the true base , then a luxury base. ( not to be confused with a GXL)
the "luxury coupe" base model had the options for power mirror, sun roof, AC, rear seats, and fone dial rims, but it was still a 4 lug model, ( note it had no option for power steer or power windows, only moving up to the 5 lug models, could you get those options...)
your car is a "luxury coupe", which is still often called a "base model" or also called a se often....
the "luxury coupe" base model had the options for power mirror, sun roof, AC, rear seats, and fone dial rims, but it was still a 4 lug model, ( note it had no option for power steer or power windows, only moving up to the 5 lug models, could you get those options...)
your car is a "luxury coupe", which is still often called a "base model" or also called a se often....
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power mirrors are found on a Luxury coupe and a SE, but not a true base... sure that you don't have a luxury coupe as they are often confused with the base model since they too came with 4 lug wheels/brakes.
Really the only difference in a Luxury coupe and a Base is that the Luxury coupe has a tint band at the top of the windsheild, and has power mirrors.
Really the only difference in a Luxury coupe and a Base is that the Luxury coupe has a tint band at the top of the windsheild, and has power mirrors.
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Originally Posted by J_J
I remember seeing official weight #s for the 86 and 88 base....the 88 base weighed more than the 86. I was wondering why that is since they're both s4 models.
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Originally Posted by carzy driver
I have an 86 Base that came with power windows, sunroof, no storage bins, and a blue tint windshield, with the original dealer papers to prove, it says 86 Base RX-7
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what's that? I got a big folder of paperwork that my aunt gave to me when gave me the car, it's about an 1" thick and has everything from dealer papers to replacement parts, even has gas reciepts and the car was stock before I modified it
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Originally Posted by KingCobraV9
my 87 has p/s and a/c but it has manuel windows,mirriors, ect. and is a 2 seater with storage bins. is it a true base or something else. now in so confused!
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