How many FD's left??
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Originally Posted by evilg
At the risk of being flamed here, I wouldn't write off the 3000gt as slower than the rx7. Especially the 99 model.
My friend's stock 94 ran a 13.2 1/4 mile...... that's not really a slow car standard if you ask me. He also backed that up with two 13.4 ET's
just my .02 worth
My friend's stock 94 ran a 13.2 1/4 mile...... that's not really a slow car standard if you ask me. He also backed that up with two 13.4 ET's
just my .02 worth
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Originally Posted by travisorus rex
I am not flaming but I think that is about as fast as it will get. They are heavy and have a very poor aftermarket following.
Yeah and to add to this... hey its a nice car and all.. hell most of the "higher" end japan cars are.
But of coarse you are gonig to get "hell no rx7's are better" comments here. =)
I say numbers speak for themselves.
VR4:
http://www.engine-power.com/mitsubishi/3000gt_vr4.html
Rx7:
http://www.engine-power.com/mazda/rx-7.html
Now granted we don't have as much HP but we arn't as fat either...
So I totally got off track... so to the actual topic, I think the vr4 may be "rarer" hell I'd give her that one. But for fun, when you are in your car. Point out every 3000GT you see, then follow up with. "Is that a VR4, ohh no guess not. Get confused with all the 3000gt's around here... its hard to spot them."
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RX-7 numbers
Model 1992 1993 1994 1995
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Base 763 1245 392 153
R-model 1107 1015 275 182
Touring 2991 2734 1010 648
P.E.G. 0 53 533 416
3000GT/Stealth numbers
Model 1992 1993 1994 1995
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Base 763 1245 392 153
R-model 1107 1015 275 182
Touring 2991 2734 1010 648
P.E.G. 0 53 533 416
3000GT/Stealth numbers
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I know the Type R guys found out the history of each number type R. We could probably figure out a way to do it with our vins. I mean, I remember reading a post that had almost every single type r and listed what condition they were in, whether they were stolen, wrecked, or currently owned (and by whom). I doubt the number of working FDs is still in the 5 digits anymore, but I strongly doubt its down in the 3k range. I'd figure more towards 6 or 7k. Even then, that means in 10 years the cars numbers were litteraly cut in half. And to add to this if there were over 1000 FDs registered in TX alone I know for sure mine wasnt one of them. It hadnt been registered for years until I got my hands on it.
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
Sounds a whole lot like CarFax.
So, whos in on this.. if we get unlimited carfax and each of us punch in the numbers and get history of every FD's in US of A..
Aren't the vins in some sort of an order??
This way we could get history of every car registered at some point and their current status.
Lets once for all end this topic!!
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Originally Posted by herblenny
Hmm.. thats not a bad idea..
So, whos in on this.. if we get unlimited carfax and each of us punch in the numbers and get history of every FD's in US of A..
Aren't the vins in some sort of an order??
This way we could get history of every car registered at some point and their current status.
So, whos in on this.. if we get unlimited carfax and each of us punch in the numbers and get history of every FD's in US of A..
Aren't the vins in some sort of an order??
This way we could get history of every car registered at some point and their current status.
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Originally Posted by herblenny
Hmm.. thats not a bad idea..
So, whos in on this.. if we get unlimited carfax and each of us punch in the numbers and get history of every FD's in US of A..
Aren't the vins in some sort of an order??
This way we could get history of every car registered at some point and their current status.
Lets once for all end this topic!!
So, whos in on this.. if we get unlimited carfax and each of us punch in the numbers and get history of every FD's in US of A..
Aren't the vins in some sort of an order??
This way we could get history of every car registered at some point and their current status.
Lets once for all end this topic!!
You'll still need the VIN checkdigit to get results. Maybe that's been 'cracked' (I'm sure it's not complicated), but it suggests someone with a list of valid VINs should do it. Like someone in law enforcement or auto insurance or something.
Dave
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Originally Posted by moconnor
They did? I have a Type-R too and have hung out on ITR boards for 5+ years and have never seen this information. Do you have a link to it?
#37
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Originally Posted by Gamezilla
It wasnt 100% complete. No list like that every will be, but it was very further complete than I expected. I dont even remember which forum I saw it on. I used to own an integra and surfed like 4 different forums. All I can remember is seeing the list starting with #004 or #005 and having a couple hundred cars on there. That was well over a year ago though.
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I hope FDs dont end up like FCs more not running than are still running, as they get older they are worth less money and not worth fixing. When RX-7s whereall N/As they lasted forever, then enter the turbo,ever since there a lot broken. and delicate, handle with kid gloves. I see RX-7s as a cult car ,owned by unique,and unusual people but willing to spend as much money as the vehicle cost them. RON
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Originally Posted by dgeesaman
I doubt there are that many unregistered cars being driven around. At least in my state, very few people will keep their cars unregistered. Maybe an expired registration, but registered. I'll bet it's less than 1 in 5 nationally that are being driven but unregistered.
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Originally Posted by moconnor
You are probably remembering the registry on itrca.com. It has about 400 Type-Rs out of a production of 3000-4000, which isn't bad but is far from complete - and does not provide a way of determining how many are remaining.
<----- former of owner of ITR 01-0257
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Originally Posted by Josh T
the ITR numbers were never really kept track of. It is safe to say there was at least 5000 of them brought to the US. But Acura never kept track of badge numbers.. so there was no final count for the Integra Type R.
<----- former of owner of ITR 01-0257
<----- former of owner of ITR 01-0257
I have no doubt that there are automotive market research firms who could find the number of registered FDs remaining (I think that is how Pettit got their information) but I would bet that they would charge several thousand for the information. Unless another aftermarket company pays for this information, I would suspect that we will never know the real number.
#44
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Originally Posted by tzbfwt
I like the thoery that there are only about 3000 left - that means I own 0.1% of the available cars - woo hoo, I'm cornering the market, baby !
and think about what Fritz Finn is doing - everyday, another one is parted...
and think about what Fritz Finn is doing - everyday, another one is parted...
#46
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Originally Posted by jdmluver
wasting fd's, what a sad day for fd's. they should sell them even if there crashed to save them not part them out.
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Carfax
How about someone with Carfax run sequential VIN's and see the status....... I think that would give us a "snapshot" view and a percentage to run on.
I see more Vipers and Ferrari's onn the roads than FD's.
My total guess would be about 6000 nationally on the road.
I see more Vipers and Ferrari's onn the roads than FD's.
My total guess would be about 6000 nationally on the road.
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sequential VINS
I was jsut reading previous posts... I believe that VINS are sequential... In the parts listings some parts are VIN dependant and are in order. I am sure the dealer parts department would know. I'll ask next time I am there.