1993-1995 comparison
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Yes, give that number to a local Mazda dealership, they should be able to check build records and tell you what it came with.
Again, I would highly advise you to find someone in your area to take the car to. It may cost you some money now, but it could save you a lot in the future.
Again, I would highly advise you to find someone in your area to take the car to. It may cost you some money now, but it could save you a lot in the future.
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Oh here's the vin JM1FD3335R0303469 is there a way i can tell if it's an R or Base?
From the VIN I can tell you that it is indeed a 1994 and was built sometime after January 1994. My car has a serial number near 1900 and was built in January 1994.
#29
Um since dual oil coolers is one of the main giveaways for a Type R can you guys tell me what it looks like and where it is located? Did the Base model have spoilers too? Are there any other giveaways I should look at? When i call mazda do i just say " Hi, can you guys check this vin for me to see what trim it is?"
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#30
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Have you even read the FAQ Sticky? Rather than asking question after question, how about doing a little reading first...
Also "search" is your friend. You can find many threads on dual oil coolers. Here is one in which an owner added OEM dual oil coolers to his car.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...al+oil+coolers
Also "search" is your friend. You can find many threads on dual oil coolers. Here is one in which an owner added OEM dual oil coolers to his car.
https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.p...al+oil+coolers
#32
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and no sunroof.
Last edited by Montego; 02-22-11 at 10:31 AM.
#34
Oh okay thanks guys. I know what you mean montego haha. Well I think it's a base model. The seats had squares on them that resembled carbon fiber and it had cruise control. I looked at the bottom right of the bumper and saw an oil cooler but when I looked at the passenger side I think it had something black covering it. But I still need to call mazda to confirm it.
#37
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As stated, there are subtle interior, mechanical changes from 93+. The biggest difference is the interior plastics are textured in 94+ cars. I wouldn't worry too much about suspensuion etc. You will be changing that anyway. These are consumable items and if the car has close to 120k the suspension will be due for a change. I bought my 1993 in August of 1992, so yes you could have a 93 built in 92, a 94 built in 93 etc.
#39
I don't think it will need a rebuild soon. I redlined it and drove it to its limit when i tested it. It ran strong. It starts right up. The car is spotless. It's prestine. If you told me it was a 2011 and I didn't know it was made in 1994 I would believe you. If everything is good she'll be mine tomorrow.
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As stated, there are subtle interior, mechanical changes from 93+. The biggest difference is the interior plastics are textured in 94+ cars. I wouldn't worry too much about suspensuion etc. You will be changing that anyway. These are consumable items and if the car has close to 120k the suspension will be due for a change. I bought my 1993 in August of 1992, so yes you could have a 93 built in 92, a 94 built in 93 etc.
#41
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I don't think it will need a rebuild soon. I redlined it and drove it to its limit when i tested it. It ran strong. It starts right up. The car is spotless. It's prestine. If you told me it was a 2011 and I didn't know it was made in 1994 I would believe you. If everything is good she'll be mine tomorrow.
#43
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well i mean its not going to be significantly apparent, i dont think it is.
for me it was very slight. even then i doubt what i saw because i drove quite a few stock FDs of all 3 MY's and they all feel the same.
but then again, that was years ago that i saw the underside of any 94/95 FDs since i have a 93 and there arent any FD's in my area. so my "experience" may be a bit fuzzy.
for me it was very slight. even then i doubt what i saw because i drove quite a few stock FDs of all 3 MY's and they all feel the same.
but then again, that was years ago that i saw the underside of any 94/95 FDs since i have a 93 and there arent any FD's in my area. so my "experience" may be a bit fuzzy.
#44
Hey guys, when I drove it home. It was fine, but I noticed something in 5th gear. After 3k rpm or around their the car slowed down. I had to let me feet go off the gas pedal and repress it for it to boost again. Is this turbo lag? Besides that in 5th gear everything is 100% working. I'll post some pictures tomorrow.
#46
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I'm not sure what prompted Mazda to add them. I've never had any issues on my 93...and never heard of anyone else having issues either.
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