How can i tell what model my FD is?
01-20-17, 04:09 PM
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How can i tell what model my FD is?
Hello everyone i am new to this site and was wondering if anyone can tell me how i can tell if my FD3S 1992 is a genuine type RZ?
It has metal footplate in passengers side
Carbon fibre seats
Any advice would be helpful!
Regards
Bri
It has metal footplate in passengers side
Carbon fibre seats
Any advice would be helpful!
Regards
Bri
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01-21-17, 05:12 PM
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Well chuffed with that! Thanks very much for your time really appreciate it😁
Hope to chat again you are a very knowledgable guy wish there was more like you!
Regards Bri
Hope to chat again you are a very knowledgable guy wish there was more like you!
Regards Bri
01-21-17, 08:08 PM
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Hold on to your Recarro Seats!
According to Brian Long's extensive history of the RX-7, which was just re-released, the RZ was first released (only in Japan) on October 1st, 1992 and that only 300 were made. This makes your production date of September 9, 1992 very interesting. The version was the project of a new engineer that had taken over responsibility for the RX-7. The RZ was designated to be the most top end of the line. The book lists many upgraded features.
Such features produced significant value add. You may have to watch out that they have not been swapped out of your car in the past.
It has been stated that the RZ ultimately morphed into the Spirit R in its final iteration. If you have one of the very first RZ, that is very significant indeed.
You should consider "preserving" your car, rather than heavily modifying it. It was designed to be a supercar to start with. Why mess with that?
Such features produced significant value add. You may have to watch out that they have not been swapped out of your car in the past.
It has been stated that the RZ ultimately morphed into the Spirit R in its final iteration. If you have one of the very first RZ, that is very significant indeed.
You should consider "preserving" your car, rather than heavily modifying it. It was designed to be a supercar to start with. Why mess with that?
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05-12-17, 04:45 PM
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Now this thread has me curious, as I'd also like to know what mine is as well, My "vin" is FD3S-204554
I sort of have a hunch that it is probably a Type R, but clarification would be indeed sweet.
I sort of have a hunch that it is probably a Type R, but clarification would be indeed sweet.
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05-13-17, 12:55 AM
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Hey I'm really interest do my vin please kind sir JM1FD3318P0209713
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08-09-17, 10:13 AM
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Thanks Redbul, I'm wondering if the "Naniwa-V" grade could just be a "dealership built/ordered" specification.
The only thing I know with the car is that it has two oil coolers and with no back seat, so I'm now wondering if the "base used" in this car; based on all the information that I've gathered so far, is pointing to being an R II model.
The only thing I know with the car is that it has two oil coolers and with no back seat, so I'm now wondering if the "base used" in this car; based on all the information that I've gathered so far, is pointing to being an R II model.
08-09-17, 08:07 PM
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Nani desu ka? (What is it)
I searched the data base on each side and found another Naniwa-V several cars down the line.
Can only guess what's up at this time. Maybe these cars were destined for a custom tuner? Called Naniwa?
Brian Long's book mentions there was a bunch of switching around of models in the first half of 1994. He mentions the R-II was an Type R with two seats, but no mention of the twin coolers (unless assumed they were standard with the Type R). However several iterations of Bathhurst and RZ and R-S were also introduced about that time. If you have blue tinted glass, that might make it a Bathhurst.
Sometimes custom tuners add an additional plaque on the firewall. Perhaps check for that.
Can only guess what's up at this time. Maybe these cars were destined for a custom tuner? Called Naniwa?
Brian Long's book mentions there was a bunch of switching around of models in the first half of 1994. He mentions the R-II was an Type R with two seats, but no mention of the twin coolers (unless assumed they were standard with the Type R). However several iterations of Bathhurst and RZ and R-S were also introduced about that time. If you have blue tinted glass, that might make it a Bathhurst.
Sometimes custom tuners add an additional plaque on the firewall. Perhaps check for that.
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08-10-17, 11:32 AM
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I suggest you try FDrx7.com. They likely know how to search for Australia market VIN history. It looks like you have a very low VIN car. Could it be, possibly, one of the first 6 imported to Australia?
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08-11-17, 08:35 AM
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Well.. this thread is very interesting this is the info I got on my VIN by digging on the internet from here : https://auc.ts-export.com/month
Production : Febuary 14th 1992
Colour code: PZ
Grade: R
Category: 069370004
Model Code: F109-210
Code of upholstery: FE2
Catalogue number: AJFA03
Would love to see what you can extract on your side !
Redbul, could you check this one ? FD3S-103599
Production : Febuary 14th 1992
Colour code: PZ
Grade: R
Category: 069370004
Model Code: F109-210
Code of upholstery: FE2
Catalogue number: AJFA03
Would love to see what you can extract on your side !
Redbul, could you check this one ? FD3S-103599
08-11-17, 10:39 AM
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Well.. this thread is very interesting this is the info I got on my VIN by digging on the internet from here : https://auc.ts-export.com/month
Production : Febuary 14th 1992
Colour code: PZ
Grade: R
Category: 069370004
Model Code: F109-210
Code of upholstery: FE2
Catalogue number: AJFA03
Would love to see what you can extract on your side !
Redbul, could you check this one ? FD3S-103599
Production : Febuary 14th 1992
Colour code: PZ
Grade: R
Category: 069370004
Model Code: F109-210
Code of upholstery: FE2
Catalogue number: AJFA03
Would love to see what you can extract on your side !
Redbul, could you check this one ? FD3S-103599
Feb 14, 1992, PZ, Type R, 4 seats, hard suspension, FE2
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08-02-19, 01:11 PM
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Hi sorry would you mind looking at my number
New to the site would you mind looking up my number for the model please. Thank you for your time
FD3S-103126
kind regards
Jamie
FD3S-103126
kind regards
Jamie
