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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 02:30 AM
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This is a genuine OEM 300km spirit r cluster speedo made 1 out of 1!!!





Very nice. I have seen one selling in Japanese auctions few months ago. Sold for over $2k iirc.
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Old Oct 22, 2016 | 06:32 PM
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The one you see on japan yahoo auction it was mine.
I put it up to see how much it will go for and then I took it off the last minute
It went over $3k USD
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by HARD2B
0007/1500 spirit r made specially with 300km when first brought the car brand new back then.
0001/1500 spirit r made also have it, but the car was been destroyed in a bad accident long time ago.
I'm the owner of that spirit r and only one left since the first one got destroyed
I'm have taken it out to clean out the dust inside it from leaving the car seating for too long.
What's the story behind this? Mazda decided the first and seventh S-R built would have the special speedometer?
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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
What's the story behind this? Mazda decided the first and seventh S-R built would have the special speedometer?
I'd like to know further back story as well.. Were there any other special badges or plates besides the speedo?

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Old Oct 23, 2016 | 03:53 PM
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Originally Posted by GoodfellaFD3S
What's the story behind this? Mazda decided the first and seventh S-R built would have the special speedometer?
I have asked Mr. Kijima-san, and he didn't know the story. He said he would ask a friend in Mazda in order to see if he knows the details. As he said: "Please wait for a while"
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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 02:34 PM
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The yahoo listing said it was a one off customized cluster.

The owner just had a backing plate made in the same colour as a spirit R cluster on a 300km/hr speedo, then added it to an original spirit R cluster.
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Old Oct 29, 2016 | 03:05 PM
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I was about to say.. i got think dinky 180 kmh speedo... lol
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Old Dec 3, 2016 | 04:51 AM
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Originally Posted by FDS08
The yahoo listing said it was a one off customized cluster.

The owner just had a backing plate made in the same colour as a spirit R cluster on a 300km/hr speedo, then added it to an original spirit R cluster.
^ This. I remember it clearly.

Hard2B cool story as usual.
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by laujesse
^ This. I remember it clearly.

Hard2B cool story as usual.


Originally Posted by HARD2B
The one you see on japan yahoo auction it was mine.
I put it up to see how much it will go for and then I took it off the last minute
It went over $3k USD
Bro... That's a rather clowny thing to do. The fact that you did it and then openly admit to doint it, paints quite a picture.

M-

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Old Dec 6, 2016 | 02:41 AM
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lol ^ and not a good picture at that ..
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Old Dec 29, 2016 | 12:47 AM
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Got a great xmas gift from the gf just need to get a o2 bung put on and it ceramic coated and it will be slapped on
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 02:19 AM
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I got for Xmas from my gf was j-auto toe and trailing arms combo lol.
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 10:40 AM
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Test fit the downpipe before you spend $ and time coating and cleaning it.

I bough one that looked just like that (without the divots by RHD steering shaft) and it did not fit the FD. Must have been for Cosmo 13B-RE?
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Old Dec 30, 2016 | 04:30 PM
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Ad was for a knightsports fd3s downpipe I hope it fits really don't want to pull the old one off now but I guess it's best I do guess it's good it wasn't that expensive
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 03:22 AM
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I really wonder what the difference the split pipes on that downpipe make. I mean, how efficient can it be given it starts at a single flange, splits, then merges again right before the cat. It would seem to me all it adds is more weight with the extra pipe and all. Correct me if I'm wrong though...
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Old Dec 31, 2016 | 03:53 AM
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Originally Posted by EUROX
I really wonder what the difference the split pipes on that downpipe make. I mean, how efficient can it be given it starts at a single flange, splits, then merges again right before the cat. It would seem to me all it adds is more weight with the extra pipe and all. Correct me if I'm wrong though...
Expansion chamber?
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 02:03 AM
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What spoiler is this?

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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:53 AM
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It is a very old and rare MAZDASPEED, only available from 92-94 I believe. Even my MS brochures that shows this one are rare.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by laujesse
It is a very old and rare MAZDASPEED, only available from 92-94 I believe. Even my MS brochures that shows this one are rare.
Can you send me pics of the brochure?

Also this spoiler is for sale if anyone wants it, I have swapped it for a 99 Spec.
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:37 AM
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Mazdaspeed Under Chassis Brace

I have only seen 2.
One on my car the other one on this thread.



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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 06:39 AM
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RE-Amemiya Boost Gauge Pod and 99 Spec Tach in Cluster.


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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 04:51 PM
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Must hoard all large Euro spec rear washer tanks...
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Old Jan 10, 2017 | 10:40 PM
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God dam that's y I can't find one to save my life lol
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:11 PM
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God dam that's y I can't find one to save my life lol
I've noticed they're desirable but I haven't figured out why yet. Are people re-purposing them or do that many people care about rear washer fluid?
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Old Jan 11, 2017 | 11:56 PM
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I've noticed they're desirable but I haven't figured out why yet. Are people re-purposing them or do that many people care about rear washer fluid?
OEM auxiliary injection tank of substantial volume. It's well hidden with good fitment.
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