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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
heh, I can't guess b/c Heaffy already told me..... that would be cheating

I can tell ya that the hood costs almost as much as a set of brand new Fikse wheels
well just because of the rarity. like Scrubby said... it's basically a stock hood with two holes in it

and as far as the fikse's go... pound for pound of aluminum you got a WAY better deal
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Old Oct 11, 2010 | 11:15 PM
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it still a piece of junk heaffy
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 12:00 AM
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hood's a little tricky... in the mean time here are a few other little goodies (mostly my big kid sticker collection). Thanks to Rich for the hood emblem, it will find a deserving home on a MS'ed out FD


MS hood emblem courtesy GoodfellaFD3S
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10th anniversary rx7 badge (came on FC)
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Spirit R uncut key (not one of the fakes )
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Rotary Watch by Seiko for Mazda (kinda neat... I think it was a rx8 part number?)
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 12:15 AM
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i want that watch
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:26 AM
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Originally Posted by RotorMotor
Ok lets step this thing up a notch... time for ultra rare parts... if you got em, come out of the woodwork. (something like the HKS tranny on the last page I think qualifies)

Ok, lets play name that hood



I'll share what I know about "the project" once someone correctly identifies it
It looks like the Australian spec RX7 SP bonnet

An Australian developed limited edition model is released and set to compete in the local Australian GT Production Car Series. Body changes include a revised nose cone with a lower airdam and side brake air vents and bonnet inlet and exhaust air vents, all part of a new cold air induction system. This includes a carbon fibre air box and ducting. The body also has side guard air exit vents, larger wheels and tyres, a raised rear deck spoiler made from carbon fibre and modified larger exhaust system. Identifying decals for these 25 exclusive vehicles are fitted to the BBS design alloy wheel hub centres and on the rear panel. For the interior, optional fibreglass Recaro sports seats are available.

More powerful 13B engine is fitted to the heavily revised engine bay. Modifications include the use of a new larger intercooler and associated ducting, a lightweight flywheel, new headers and a 75mm exhaust system and an upgraded cooling system which includes a larger radiator. A special aerodynamic wing located under the engine is used to help extract cooling air. Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Maximum power is increased to 204kW @ 6500rpm. Maximum Torque: 357Nm @ 4600rpm Final drive ratio is set at a taller 4.3:1 (usually 4.1:1) and the fuel tank capacity increased from 76 to 110 litres in a lightweight carbon fibre tank. The four wheel disc brakes have been enlarged to 310mm. Alloy wheels are a composite BBS style.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Alpsta
It looks like the Australian spec RX7 SP bonnet

An Australian developed limited edition model is released and set to compete in the local Australian GT Production Car Series. Body changes include a revised nose cone with a lower airdam and side brake air vents and bonnet inlet and exhaust air vents, all part of a new cold air induction system. This includes a carbon fibre air box and ducting. The body also has side guard air exit vents, larger wheels and tyres, a raised rear deck spoiler made from carbon fibre and modified larger exhaust system. Identifying decals for these 25 exclusive vehicles are fitted to the BBS design alloy wheel hub centres and on the rear panel. For the interior, optional fibreglass Recaro sports seats are available.

More powerful 13B engine is fitted to the heavily revised engine bay. Modifications include the use of a new larger intercooler and associated ducting, a lightweight flywheel, new headers and a 75mm exhaust system and an upgraded cooling system which includes a larger radiator. A special aerodynamic wing located under the engine is used to help extract cooling air. Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Maximum power is increased to 204kW @ 6500rpm. Maximum Torque: 357Nm @ 4600rpm Final drive ratio is set at a taller 4.3:1 (usually 4.1:1) and the fuel tank capacity increased from 76 to 110 litres in a lightweight carbon fibre tank. The four wheel disc brakes have been enlarged to 310mm. Alloy wheels are a composite BBS style.

do you have pictures of this car?
sounds interesting...

officially made improvements.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Wo:Deep
do you have pictures of this car?
sounds interesting...

officially made improvements.
I don't want to threadjack so here is a link with info and pics on RX7 SP:

http://www.fdowners.com/showthread.php?t=213
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 12:18 PM
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It's not the SP hood... But Mazda did copy the design Is the SP hood made out of aluminum?
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Alpsta
It looks like the Australian spec RX7 SP bonnet

An Australian developed limited edition model is released and set to compete in the local Australian GT Production Car Series. Body changes include a revised nose cone with a lower airdam and side brake air vents and bonnet inlet and exhaust air vents, all part of a new cold air induction system. This includes a carbon fibre air box and ducting. The body also has side guard air exit vents, larger wheels and tyres, a raised rear deck spoiler made from carbon fibre and modified larger exhaust system. Identifying decals for these 25 exclusive vehicles are fitted to the BBS design alloy wheel hub centres and on the rear panel. For the interior, optional fibreglass Recaro sports seats are available.

More powerful 13B engine is fitted to the heavily revised engine bay. Modifications include the use of a new larger intercooler and associated ducting, a lightweight flywheel, new headers and a 75mm exhaust system and an upgraded cooling system which includes a larger radiator. A special aerodynamic wing located under the engine is used to help extract cooling air. Compression ratio: 9.0:1 Maximum power is increased to 204kW @ 6500rpm. Maximum Torque: 357Nm @ 4600rpm Final drive ratio is set at a taller 4.3:1 (usually 4.1:1) and the fuel tank capacity increased from 76 to 110 litres in a lightweight carbon fibre tank. The four wheel disc brakes have been enlarged to 310mm. Alloy wheels are a composite BBS style.
Wow you are on point with the SP, you just dropped a serious rare FD knowledge bomb Nice work!

But... if it were the SP hood, where have the "ugly?" upper vents gone? And scrubs tip from above is correct as well. The SP was FD track perfection... but this was genesis
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 02:49 PM
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To add stuff about SP.
The current RZ/RS/Spirit R brakes are based off of the SP. The rotors for the SP were designed and made by Disc Brakes Australia (DBA). Funny thing is that they don't make replacements for the RZ rotors.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 03:01 PM
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I think this one counts, cant find many pics of a real one, I wasnt sure what it was when I first saw it...

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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 04:18 PM
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Managed to aquire quite a few of the rare parts.

Mazdaspeed seats in Black/Grey, FEED Coilovers, Stack Sard Carbon Instrument Panel, Knightsports Lights. It's a shame I'm being deployed away with work again so cant still buy another RX7. Going to have to sell them now.
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Old Oct 12, 2010 | 09:26 PM
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They may not be Japanese, but I think they are pretty rare since I've only seen 1 other car of any make let alone an FD with "Mazdaspeed Blue" Stoptechs.

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Old Oct 13, 2010 | 05:00 AM
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Damn you guys don't know your FD history. Ok this should tip someone off at least ... this hood goes to the FD that "never existed." This story dates back to the early (and I mean EARLY) 90's

ps That KS hood pictured above was "inspired" by this original design . KS made it a little more aggressive. But that wasn't the impetus behind making it... if I recall, it was made to satisfy the demand (but lack of supply) drummed up by the mystery hood.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 06:05 AM
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RotorMotor
Damn you guys don't know your FD history. Ok this should tip someone off at least ... this hood goes to the FD that "never existed." This story dates back to the early (and I mean EARLY) 90's

ps That KS hood pictured above was "inspired" by this original design . KS made it a little more aggressive. But that wasn't the impetus behind making it... if I recall, it was made to satisfy the demand (but lack of supply) drummed up by the mystery hood.
Well, SP started in 92..

Peter - Rice Racing has an SP hood like that one in Australia.



Also, Highboost242 - Is your KS hood made out of metal?? By looks of it it does (hood pin opening).
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 11:12 AM
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I'd like to see what everyone has to say about my racing beat spoiler. I have yet to see another one so i'm not sure of the rarity so please chime in.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:32 PM
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My friends 2002 Spirit Type A imported from Japan recently with a genuine 9000 km on the clock mint condition , this has the aluminium SP Bonnet copied by the Japanese .

Unfortunately for some reason i cannot upload the file , but heres a link to his album showing his bonnet with a few other goodies you guys may like .

Twin mid pipe catback exhaust , large SP Turbos etc .


http://www.fdrx7.com/forum/album.php?albumid=162
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
My friends 2002 Spirit Type A imported from Japan recently with a genuine 9000 km on the clock mint condition , this has the aluminium SP Bonnet copied by the Japanese .

Unfortunately for some reason i cannot upload the file , but heres a link to his album showing his bonnet with a few other goodies you guys may like .

Twin mid pipe catback exhaust , large SP Turbos etc .


http://www.fdrx7.com/forum/album.php?albumid=162
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 12:58 PM
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Looks like the Australian web site does not allow people to view it unless your a verified joined member sorry .

Maybe join up some real valuable info on this site www.fdrx7.com
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:07 PM
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I remember this setup a long time ago. Its the Rx7 Fashion FMIC. You could tell by the piping. I remember back then not many people had it and it was hard to find. Not to mention it was expensive.

I duno if M2 stuff are hard to come by now a days either but since they arent in business anymore i would guess their stuff is pretty rare?
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Raziel

I duno if M2 stuff are hard to come by now a days either but since they arent in business anymore i would guess their stuff is pretty rare?
I have a bunch of M2 stuff...
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:23 PM
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I have a bunch of M2 stuff...
Well M2 was just around the corner from us hehe.
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 01:29 PM
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Well M2 was just around the corner from us hehe.
True!
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Old Oct 14, 2010 | 05:36 PM
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That RX7 Fashion FMIC looks a lot like the ETS FMIC kit currently available
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