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Old 10-26-06, 10:02 AM
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Newbie Question.....VR R1?

Hey guys I am totally new to the RX7 scene and I was wondering what the VR stands for when someone says a 93 VR R1 RX7. Anyone able to help me out with that? Thanks guys
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VR is the color code, aka vintage red.

the R1 is the model. Its the "performance model" which basically equates to dual-oil coolers, stiffer suspension, cloth/suede seats, lip spoiler and the R1 spoiler.

Here's a pic of my 94 Touring model in VR, w/ the R1 rear spoiler.

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It is short hand for Mazda's word color designation, BB=Brilliant Black, CYM=Competition Yellow Mica, MB=Montego Blue, CW=Chaste White, VR=Vintage Red not sure about the short hand for silver but you get the point
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ChitownR1,

First off, welcome to the world of the RX-7. I think everyone has answered your question, but here is a link that may answer many more questions...

https://www.rx7club.com/3rd-generation-specific-1993-2002-16/faq-3rd-gen-other-useful-links-68640/

It is one of the stickies at the top of this forum...

Again, welcome to the land of no pistons...
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isnt silver, ssm? silver stone metalic?
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Originally Posted by *RX007*
isnt silver, ssm? silver stone metalic?
Yep refer to my sig.
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I have a VR R1.
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