hi fellas,
im currently in the process of importing a series 8 fd, and im just wondering , the exporter reckons its a type rs, but im not sure because i read the type rs has 17inch wheels and they look like 16s, can someone tell me if this is a type rs or an r?:

 

The types vary between USDM and JDM. What makes a type R in JDM is different to USDM.

That looks like a 2001 model if im not mistaken and yes it will be a type rs.

 

Looks like 17s to me

 

post this on http://fdowners.com to get more help from us Aussies.

The S8 came with a type R and Type RS. The type RS had twin oil coolers, if its got twin oil coolers than its very likely an RS.

It should also say RS model on the drivers door sticker.

 

The big difference betwen Type R and RS is in the brakes. The RS has 314mm front and rear discs and the R only 294mm ( I think). The second difference is in the wheels, the RS has 17" and the R only 16". The third difference is betven suspension, the RS have some Bilstein (softer) suspension and the R have Mazda hard suspension. And there is no other difference betwene this two type of car.... They both have twin oil cooler and both produces 280bhp... and look like the same.

Here is one link....

http://www.rx7.net.nz/newrx7.htm

 

Definately not a type RS. My ones have 17's standard as most people have mentioned and there's no way you can fit 16's onto them even if you tried due to larger brakes.

Its either a Type R, RB or RB-S at best.

Don't ever let a dealer try to sell you something that its not.

 

Doesnt the RS have multispoke wheels as well?

Isnt the R1 and R2 the same thing as the Type R in Japan? im pretty sure they're either the same or VERY close to being the same.

 

Those wheels look like the 16" rims to me.
The RS is mechanically the same as a Spirit R or RZ.
16's will not clear the brake calipers (i know, i've tried it on my RS).
If the car has 16's it's a dead give away that it's not an RS.

Have a look on the little placard in the door sill- it'll say there that it's a type-rs and mention bilstien.

Also look for twin oil coolers...

 

well the supplier found me another rx7 since i wasnt satisfied that the other one was a type rs, so i scored the same year model, same mileage, and this ones definately a type rs:

 

I have a 99 type-r. Mine did not come with fog lamps. That may also be a difference between the R and RS.

 

fog lamps were on the rb models anyway
type R bathurst had 17inch aswell ...check the suspension..it could be a type R bathurst

 

type r bathurst's have sticker on the pillar though

 

thats type R bathurst R

 

Okay buying it from a local dealer in Japan would cost you way more than you selecting something all by yourself from an auction in Japan.


BTW im a regular member of USS and TAA auction Japan.

 

The easiest way to check if its model is to ask for a photo of the sticker on the driver door seal/jam.



he isnt buying locally in japan, hes buying from Aus, so i would believe he is buying through an auctioned example.

Secondly, there is a reason why the cars at Auction are cheaper

 

I just found the first one on goo by coincidence. Its listed on goo as a type R. If your agent told you its a type RS, he was lying.

http://autos.goo.ne.jp/used/detail.h...71001008&pt=00

i also found the one your looking at, it is a type RS.

http://autos.goo.ne.jp/used/detail.h...04144020&pt=00

 

yep thats the one, getting it for 1,230,000 yen ($12300 AUD) (plus tax, duty, compliance etc), and i also got him to chuck in a hks boost gauge, hks ssqv BOV, blitz muffler and manifold, blitz dual boostcontroller, blitz turbo timer, and a pod filter

 

thats very cheap, i would expect a bit over 20,000dollars landed. Dont forget tyres are extra as the Japanese ones arent ADR approved!

 

yep cheers mate, ive calculated it should be around 20 000 bucks ready for registration, plus 18" wheels and personalized plates which will be on layby soon, REX138, and i told the guy not to have the extras installed to make it easier for compliance

 

wow, a blitz manifold for 13B-REW, are you going single turbo?

 

no i mean:

 

Oh, I am pretty sure that looks like a Cat back exhaust lol

Good luck with your car

D7

 

dont they have center mufflers or resinators?

 

Hi,

The FD's have a 3 part exhaust, which consist of a Dump Pipe, Mid Pipe and Cat back. the Cat is actually on the Mid Pipe, I also believe Non JDM models came with an addition Cat on the Dump Pipe

D7

 

JDM models didnt get a precat, but all export models did.