3rd Gen General Discussion The place for non-technical discussion about 3rd Gen RX-7s or if there's no better place for your topic

FD RARE PARTS (rare defined)

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-20-20, 01:53 PM
  #1176  
Senior Member

iTrader: (1)
 
Federighi's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2012
Location: California
Posts: 367
Received 110 Likes on 81 Posts
Absolutely not worth it in any way. Geez!!! I'll import an entire vehicle and cannibalize it before I spent that kind of money on such an insignificant part. Crazy how the FD 'fanboy-dumb' has driven perceived 'values' up so high.

20 years ago when the part was brand new (available for a somewhat reasonable price) and I was a kid in my 20's I considered the jdm gauge cluster swap cool, not so much anymore. Nearly every usdm s6 gets 'converted' to s8 nowadays; some serious '99 spec weenie envy imo.

The scene has really turned into an echo-chamber...
Old 09-21-20, 10:18 AM
  #1177  
Thrashing your Roy score!


iTrader: (19)
 
laujesse's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2002
Location: Japan
Posts: 1,579
Received 66 Likes on 12 Posts
Originally Posted by Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2
I plead the 5th... Just kidding, i was heavily thinking about getting it but decided not to at the moment. Wanted to put it on the black FD but timing is not right for me to spend on a gauge cluster.

On another note....

Mazdaspeed CF Intake Box is on. Mazdaspeed SMIC will go on after some fin repairs and possibly some powdercoating. Not sure if i want to keep the metal look or powdercoat it black to make it more low key.
Grats on the Intake.

This was no fluke on the cluster, there were 4 bidders over 420000, 8 over 300000, and likely several more like me that never bid because it was over their target.
Old 09-21-20, 10:30 AM
  #1178  
Rx7 Wagon

iTrader: (16)
 
Narfle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: California
Posts: 6,988
Received 875 Likes on 548 Posts
Yeah, that intake is rad. Did you have to trim or move anything, like the airbag sensor?
Old 09-21-20, 02:04 PM
  #1179  
Auto Delight Founder

iTrader: (7)
 
Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hayward, CA
Posts: 799
Received 286 Likes on 199 Posts
Originally Posted by laujesse
Grats on the Intake.

This was no fluke on the cluster, there were 4 bidders over 420000, 8 over 300000, and likely several more like me that never bid because it was over their target.
Thanks! I'm willing to pay a pretty penny for pieces for rare and useful pieces. The R-spec gauges are nice but i prefer other gauges. I like the Spirit R gauges i have. Though i will admit i was willing to go up to $3.5k for it.

Originally Posted by Narfle
Yeah, that intake is rad. Did you have to trim or move anything, like the airbag sensor?
Thanks! No trimming was needed, i had to reroute the airbag sensor rather than being up and over it goes under and through. There seems to be a little bit of clearance issues with the hood., i adjusted the hood latch striker a bit but didn't remedy it much but i got to push doesn a little on the hood to get it locked or drop the hood slightly higher than normal to get it to lock. USDM/LHD problems... lol
Old 09-22-20, 10:08 AM
  #1180  
Beyond

iTrader: (36)
 
Ka Kui's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Markham, Toronto
Posts: 1,908
Received 4 Likes on 4 Posts
Originally Posted by laujesse
Grats on the Intake.

This was no fluke on the cluster, there were 4 bidders over 420000, 8 over 300000, and likely several more like me that never bid because it was over their target.

^ I was one of the 8s over 300,000 yen. (Over 350,000)
It was crazy, good try.
Old 09-23-20, 05:18 PM
  #1181  
Full Member

 
gmanpie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Japan
Posts: 93
Received 6 Likes on 5 Posts
I forgot about this thread and made a new one for this weird item. I thought it might be aftermarket, but it fits in the map pocket perfectly and has the same felt finish as the other interior parts like the glove box.

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...hingy-1147505/
Old 09-26-20, 09:23 PM
  #1182  
Make an assessment...


iTrader: (3)
 
speedjunkie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2004
Location: Colorado Springs, CO
Posts: 4,589
Received 112 Likes on 78 Posts
Originally Posted by gmanpie
I forgot about this thread and made a new one for this weird item. I thought it might be aftermarket, but it fits in the map pocket perfectly and has the same felt finish as the other interior parts like the glove box.

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-gen-gene...hingy-1147505/
I have one of those, I bought it from Jesse actually lol.
Old 09-28-20, 08:24 PM
  #1183  
Rx7 Wagon

iTrader: (16)
 
Narfle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: California
Posts: 6,988
Received 875 Likes on 548 Posts
What is wrong with YOU PEOPLE?!?! Seriously, though. As someone who probably pays too much for similar type brochures, what the hell?
Old 09-28-20, 09:24 PM
  #1184  
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (17)
 
neit_jnf's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Around
Posts: 3,908
Received 186 Likes on 135 Posts
I was today years old the first time i saw this:




The following 7 users liked this post by neit_jnf:
j9fd3s (06-16-21), laujesse (09-30-20), LO7 (01-26-21), MattGold (11-18-20), Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2 (09-28-20), Narfle (09-28-20), Neo (12-11-22) and 2 others liked this post. (Show less...)
Old 09-28-20, 11:48 PM
  #1185  
Auto Delight Founder

iTrader: (7)
 
Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hayward, CA
Posts: 799
Received 286 Likes on 199 Posts
im embarrassed to show some of the key chains i spent money on.
Old 02-23-21, 12:20 PM
  #1186  
Moderator

iTrader: (3)
 
j9fd3s's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: https://www2.mazda.com/en/100th/
Posts: 30,829
Received 2,597 Likes on 1,845 Posts
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k533006681

how about Rx7 whiskey? what are they pointing at? if that is broken, drink this?

The following users liked this post:
larboleda (02-23-21)
Old 02-23-21, 03:36 PM
  #1187  
Auto Delight Founder

iTrader: (7)
 
Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Hayward, CA
Posts: 799
Received 286 Likes on 199 Posts
Originally Posted by j9fd3s
https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/k533006681

how about Rx7 whiskey? what are they pointing at? if that is broken, drink this?

I wonder if its smooth. If i bought this, i would share it with you all.
The following users liked this post:
gmonsen (06-18-21)
Old 03-01-21, 01:58 PM
  #1188  
20b GTX4294R MS Dry-Sump

iTrader: (27)
 
Blackadde///'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: PA/CA/HK
Posts: 1,758
Received 52 Likes on 21 Posts
Letting go of something rare... check my posts.

FD RARE PARTS (rare defined)-ilblzzh.jpg
Old 06-15-21, 05:25 PM
  #1189  
Newbie
 
Tangelos95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 3
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
I don’t think anyone has posted this yet, but I have probably one of the only OEM rear tinted windows in the US that I brought back with me from England. Only came on the RS, RZ, and Spirit R models! The one I have is on the blue hatch and the white car is my buddy’s RS.

You can see how there’s a dark tint and you can’t see any defroster lines because the actual glass is dark not just a tint film.



The following 3 users liked this post by Tangelos95:
LO7 (06-17-21), Narfle (06-15-21), Neo (06-15-21)
Old 06-15-21, 10:24 PM
  #1190  
Neo
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (4)
 
Neo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,879
Received 321 Likes on 164 Posts
Originally Posted by Tangelos95
I don’t think anyone has posted this yet, but I have probably one of the only OEM rear tinted windows in the US that I brought back with me from England. Only came on the RS, RZ, and Spirit R models! The one I have is on the blue hatch and the white car is my buddy’s RS.

You can see how there’s a dark tint and you can’t see any defroster lines because the actual glass is dark not just a tint film.
I always wondered who was the manufacturer? I wouldn’t mind a privacy OEM rear hatch glass…
Old 06-16-21, 02:08 AM
  #1191  
Non Runner

iTrader: (3)
 
Ceylon's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Somerset, England
Posts: 2,209
Received 276 Likes on 145 Posts
Originally Posted by Tangelos95
I don’t think anyone has posted this yet, but I have probably one of the only OEM rear tinted windows in the US that I brought back with me from England. Only came on the RS, RZ, and Spirit R models! The one I have is on the blue hatch and the white car is my buddy’s RS.

You can see how there’s a dark tint and you can’t see any defroster lines because the actual glass is dark not just a tint film.


I wondered what your username was over here haha. They were also fitted to R models on S8's. It's one of the underrated upgrades, looks great in person, I love mine .
The following users liked this post:
Tangelos95 (06-17-21)
Old 06-16-21, 02:54 PM
  #1192  
Boilermakers!

iTrader: (157)
 
ZE Power MX6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 3,690
Received 359 Likes on 263 Posts
Originally Posted by Tangelos95
I don’t think anyone has posted this yet, but I have probably one of the only OEM rear tinted windows in the US that I brought back with me from England. Only came on the RS, RZ, and Spirit R models! The one I have is on the blue hatch and the white car is my buddy’s RS.

You can see how there’s a dark tint and you can’t see any defroster lines because the actual glass is dark not just a tint film.
Is this one of those?

https://page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/562473574
Old 06-16-21, 05:35 PM
  #1193  
Neo
Eats, Sleeps, Dreams Rotary

iTrader: (4)
 
Neo's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Aurora, Ontario, Canada
Posts: 3,879
Received 321 Likes on 164 Posts
Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
Nope. You can tell that’s got a tinted film. Hell, the hatch itself has been repainted. You can tell the defrosting lines a lot clearer than the real thing too.
The following users liked this post:
ZE Power MX6 (06-16-21)
Old 06-17-21, 05:17 AM
  #1194  
Newbie
 
Tangelos95's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2019
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 3
Received 5 Likes on 3 Posts
Originally Posted by Neo
I always wondered who was the manufacturer? I wouldn’t mind a privacy OEM rear hatch glass…
Same, I'll try to see if i can find some markings on it when I can. As far as I know, you cannot buy the glass separately from any source and your best bet is to find a RS/RZ/SR car that is being parted out. I bought this hatch for a steal from a RS model that was being parted out when i was in England.

Originally Posted by Ceylon
I wondered what your username was over here haha. They were also fitted to R models on S8's. It's one of the underrated upgrades, looks great in person, I love mine .
Hey man, not much different from the other forum right? I think you sending me pics of your car was the final nudge to get me to buy it.

Originally Posted by ZE Power MX6
No, that is a normal glass that has been tinted with regular tint film. When you place the film behind the defrost lines, it allows them to be seen much more prominently. The OEM tinted glass is a darker shade itself which is why you cant see the defrost lines which imo gives it a more modern look.
The following 2 users liked this post by Tangelos95:
Neo (06-17-21), ZE Power MX6 (06-17-21)
Old 06-18-21, 09:22 AM
  #1195  
Boilermakers!

iTrader: (157)
 
ZE Power MX6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 3,690
Received 359 Likes on 263 Posts
Not FD specific, but these are hard to come by nowadays.




Last edited by ZE Power MX6; 06-18-21 at 09:25 AM.
The following 4 users liked this post by ZE Power MX6:
j9fd3s (06-18-21), Mazdaspeed RX8 ver2 (06-19-21), Narfle (06-18-21), Neo (06-18-21)
Old 12-11-22, 06:41 AM
  #1196  
Built Not Bought

iTrader: (14)
 
TwinCharged RX7's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Stamford, CT
Posts: 4,241
Likes: 0
Received 844 Likes on 531 Posts
Was looking for MS-02 and came across these Volk CV-PRO with Mazdaspeed branding. Did a little research and found that they made did special branding for a few manufacturers back in the day. I don’t think there is anything actually different from regular CV-Pro except the decals though, so not really a special Mazdaspeed only wheel like MS-01, 02, etc.






And comes with original box.

The following 5 users liked this post by TwinCharged RX7:
artowar (12-12-22), B_Hydra (12-11-22), j9fd3s (12-11-22), Narfle (12-11-22), Neo (12-11-22)
Old 12-11-22, 11:28 PM
  #1197  
10000 RPM Lane

iTrader: (2)
 
TeamRX8's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: on the rev limiter
Posts: 2,484
Received 845 Likes on 578 Posts
wrong topic; deleted

Last edited by TeamRX8; 12-12-22 at 12:14 PM.
Old 03-06-23, 12:32 PM
  #1198  
Rx7 Wagon

iTrader: (16)
 
Narfle's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: California
Posts: 6,988
Received 875 Likes on 548 Posts
I think someone just paid almost $3k for Veilside headlight kit....



Makes me like my HID-Retrofit even more. Glad I didn't stay up to get outbid on that one. Pretty sweet, though.
The following 2 users liked this post by Narfle:
LO7 (03-07-23), Molotovman (03-06-23)
Old 03-06-23, 01:12 PM
  #1199  
Rotary Enthusiast

iTrader: (2)
 
c0rbin9's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Houston, TX
Posts: 762
Received 376 Likes on 205 Posts
FD parts prices are nothing compared to the Skyline GT-R world. The craziest? The optional xenon (HID) headlights for the R33 GT-R. $12k-15k per side (BNIB).
Old 05-10-23, 12:53 PM
  #1200  
Senior Member
 
yurcivicsux's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Toronto Canada
Posts: 299
Received 66 Likes on 50 Posts
this certainly qualifies as rare..... i have the JDM optional coin tray insert for the driver's door map pocket. i also have a mint map pocket lid which i keep safe in my parts bin.




The following users liked this post:
Neo (05-10-23)


Quick Reply: FD RARE PARTS (rare defined)



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 05:35 PM.