whats an RX-7 êFINI?
Its a 1997.
I just got my car, I imported it from Japan. and it reads this on the back next to the tail lights. I will post some pics in the morning.the ones I have now are to large and will not fit. |
RX-7's were sold under the Efini branding in Japan until 1999.
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Efini is french for infinity i believe.
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Originally Posted by Garoad
Efini is french for infinity i believe.
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It's just a name to signify a "higher standard" of Mazda. Kind of like using the name Acura for Hondas. So, for a time, it was called the Efini RX-7.
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I thought it was a special model.
since what year were they labeled efini? They told it was a 97. but japanese cars dont have the letter code in the vin so that the year can't be id that way. but theres no boost gauge in the dash so I wonder. I think someone told me that 93 didn't come with boost gauge in the dash. But I dont know if its the same in Japan.it has right hand drive and I dont know if the dash will be the same as in the US. |
The boost gauge replaced the oil pressure gauge on the 99-02 models.
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It isn't a special model, all Japanese-marketed FD's were sold under the Efini brand up until it was changed to Mazda for 1999. A boost gauge was never available while it was under the Efini brand, which is why you don't have one stock.
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Originally Posted by Garoad
Efini is french for infinity i believe.
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Don't forget about the other special edition FC's where there exists an Infini IV there had to be 3 models prior to it ;).
--Fritz |
Originally Posted by Fritz_X
Don't forget about the other special edition FC's where there exists an Infini IV there had to be 3 models prior to it ;)
According to the information I could find, here are the production numbers for the various FC-based "Infini" models... Infini I, "Type T" - 1986 - 300 total Infini II, "Type U" - 1988 - 300 total Infini III, "Type V" - 1989 - 600 total Infini IV, "Type W" - 1991 - 600 total |
The name Efini, in regards to the FD rx7, ended with the type III in december 95.
Therefore, if your '97' is badged Efini, alarm bells should be ringing! On a positive note, I have seen later FDs (here in japan) whose owners have fitted the efini rotor symbol (though, I have never seen one wearing the efini nameplate), If you post up your vin, it should be easy to resolve. good luck. |
chasis #FD3S-407383
model#E-FD3S vehicle name#MAZDA(301) |
Thanks for that JimLab I never knew the type codes of the different infini's.
What about the FC commemorative convertible that was released in 93? The one that is winning green and has the tan seats? Not the black one that was sold in 92 in countries other than the USA. --Fritz |
jose - good news on the vin. '4' means type IV (96-98).
did you get any other paperwork with the car? owners manual, old registration papers? |
http://images.fotopic.net/?iid=yfofpl&outx=600&oq=0
:D :D Have to say I won't be putting the efini badge back on :) |
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