The second FC to come through today ...
The second FC to come through today ...
05-31-2006, 10:23 AM
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I didnt realize but, yes, I could have got dibs on it earlier. I felt like crying when I found out. Oh well if they bring anymore [they said they have like 4 more] then I will part them out for sure.
05-31-2006, 12:23 PM
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Originally Posted by XDEEDUBBX
Where do you work at?
something like $3.75 per 100 pounds
05-31-2006, 12:25 PM
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Those aren't junk cars, they're organ donors ready to donate their lives to keeping another FC on the road!
Check the RX7forum.com and you'll find there's still a good market for FC parts. For example, the aero mirrors visible in the picture would easily sell. Don't let them just go to the shredder
05-31-2006, 01:34 PM
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That's the same color as my FC was... 
I believe its the code designation for the chassis/platform?
In U.S.:
FB '79-85 RX-7 1st gen
FC '86-91 RX-7 2nd gen
FD '93-96 RX-7 3rd gen
"FC", VIN begins JM1FC3 or JMZFC1
The "FB" designation was only used in North America after the US Department of Transportation mandated 17 digit Vehicle Identification Numbers. Elsewhere in the world, the RX-7 kept the SA22C designation until the 1986 model year (second generation)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7
Still doesn't say what the "F" and the "C" stands for...
I believe its the code designation for the chassis/platform?
In U.S.:
FB '79-85 RX-7 1st gen
FC '86-91 RX-7 2nd gen
FD '93-96 RX-7 3rd gen
"FC", VIN begins JM1FC3 or JMZFC1
The "FB" designation was only used in North America after the US Department of Transportation mandated 17 digit Vehicle Identification Numbers. Elsewhere in the world, the RX-7 kept the SA22C designation until the 1986 model year (second generation)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7
Still doesn't say what the "F" and the "C" stands for...
05-31-2006, 01:38 PM
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yeah you have no idea
the one before this was a GTU
its okay though the motors and trannys were gone, and the guy came back w/ a camaro and we got to talking, he purchased a "burned" 8 in an auction and then ordered a 20BT motor from Cali, he is having Pito racing in tampa build it up, should be sick.
IIRC it will be the first 20B 8 stateside
the one before this was a GTU
its okay though the motors and trannys were gone, and the guy came back w/ a camaro and we got to talking, he purchased a "burned" 8 in an auction and then ordered a 20BT motor from Cali, he is having Pito racing in tampa build it up, should be sick.
IIRC it will be the first 20B 8 stateside
05-31-2006, 02:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Devil
FC = Second Generation RX-7
FD = Third Generation RX-7
FD = Third Generation RX-7
05-31-2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Dro
yeah you have no idea
the one before this was a GTU
its okay though the motors and trannys were gone, and the guy came back w/ a camaro and we got to talking, he purchased a "burned" 8 in an auction and then ordered a 20BT motor from Cali, he is having Pito racing in tampa build it up, should be sick.
IIRC it will be the first 20B 8 stateside
the one before this was a GTU
its okay though the motors and trannys were gone, and the guy came back w/ a camaro and we got to talking, he purchased a "burned" 8 in an auction and then ordered a 20BT motor from Cali, he is having Pito racing in tampa build it up, should be sick.
IIRC it will be the first 20B 8 stateside
The "GTUs" was the one I was really talking about, only around 100 produced in '89 (I think), basically it was a TurboII sans the turbocharged engine.
Acosta Racing in New Jersey built a 20B RX-8 more than a year ago. It was on sale on Ebay from time to time but I don't think ever sold. I have no idea where it is now.
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05-31-2006, 03:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Red Devil
The "GTUs" was the one I was really talking about, only around 100 produced in '89 (I think), basically it was a TurboII sans the turbocharged engine.
GTUs wasnt even close to a t2. They had a 4.30 rear gear a different 5th gear , an AL. hood and 16 inch tires. Also is had a aero package, 4 wheel vented disks with the 4 piston calipers, BBS 16 inch rims with 205/55 VR16 tires, a 160 speedo, FTR it was the only NA that came with a 160 speedo.
Please stick to the facts, as it will only HELP those that dont know the true....you included. So the ONLY thing they share is the rims, and that is due to the discontinuing the GTUs in 89 so in 90 the t2 got the 89 GTUs wheels. FACTS from my RX-7 bible, by Brain Long.
05-31-2006, 03:21 PM
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Originally Posted by socalrotor
NOT EVEN CLOSE TO BEING TRUE, you 8 guys
GTUs wasnt even close to a t2. They had a 4.30 rear gear a different 5th gear , an AL. hood and 16 inch tires. Also is had a aero package, 4 wheel vented disks with the 4 piston calipers, BBS 16 inch rims with 205/55 VR16 tires, a 160 speedo, FTR it was the only NA that came with a 160 speedo.
Please stick to the facts, as it will only HELP those that dont know the true....you included. So the ONLY thing they share is the rims, and that is due to the discontinuing the GTUs in 89 so in 90 the t2 got the 89 GTUs wheels. FACTS from my RX-7 bible, by Brain Long.
GTUs wasnt even close to a t2. They had a 4.30 rear gear a different 5th gear , an AL. hood and 16 inch tires. Also is had a aero package, 4 wheel vented disks with the 4 piston calipers, BBS 16 inch rims with 205/55 VR16 tires, a 160 speedo, FTR it was the only NA that came with a 160 speedo.
Please stick to the facts, as it will only HELP those that dont know the true....you included. So the ONLY thing they share is the rims, and that is due to the discontinuing the GTUs in 89 so in 90 the t2 got the 89 GTUs wheels. FACTS from my RX-7 bible, by Brain Long.
As far as getting the "FACTS" straight, I don't recall anyone looking to purchase a GTUs based on what I said, nor was I giving advice regarding anything of that nature. If you can correct me, correct me, but no need to reprimand me. Oh, and for the record, many of us "8 guys", like myself, are or were RX-7/rotary owners.
05-31-2006, 03:48 PM
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I have studied rx for awhile nowso let me help. If you think a t2 has a few variances compared to a GTUs you need to keep the "thinking" to yourself, because your "thinking" is completely wrong. The gtus was built to SCCA gtu specs, the t2 is in another class, being that it is turbo, the GTUs was the fastest NA RX-7 you could buy if you wanted to race in SCCA. It only had a amfm deck and no power acc. IE windows/doors/sunroof/PS or AC. There was 107 GTUs made in 1989. I am not hear to flame, only here to inform, don't be butthurt, I mean no harm, I am just sick of MISINFORMATION. IMO if you dont know facts dont post BS.
05-31-2006, 04:24 PM
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You must have missed the part where I said if you could correct me, to go ahead and correct me. Further, no need to act like your knowledge is innate. I have a few RX-7 books at home also, I guess I could go home and shut myself in and memorize them, or better yet keep them with me at all times for such situations. The links below basically reflect what I was trying to get across...the GTUs was as close as you could get to TII performance within the RX-7 lineup at that time.
http://www.autos-directory.com/reviews/1990/36_0_25282/
http://www.lemmings.com/mark/rx7hist.htm
• GTUs - Lightweight 'sporty' model after the 1989 freshening, received most of the performance-related upgrades from the Turbo II
http://www.mazdamark.com/about_the_s5_fc.htm
And we're really getting off topic. My intention still stands, GTUs' were limited numbers and shouldn't be sent to salvage.
http://www.autos-directory.com/reviews/1990/36_0_25282/
http://www.lemmings.com/mark/rx7hist.htm
• GTUs - Lightweight 'sporty' model after the 1989 freshening, received most of the performance-related upgrades from the Turbo II
http://www.mazdamark.com/about_the_s5_fc.htm
And we're really getting off topic. My intention still stands, GTUs' were limited numbers and shouldn't be sent to salvage.
05-31-2006, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by socalrotor
I have studied rx for awhile nowso let me help. If you think a t2 has a few variances compared to a GTUs you need to keep the "thinking" to yourself, because your "thinking" is completely wrong. The gtus was built to SCCA gtu specs, the t2 is in another class, being that it is turbo, the GTUs was the fastest NA RX-7 you could buy if you wanted to race in SCCA. It only had a amfm deck and no power acc. IE windows/doors/sunroof/PS or AC. There was 107 GTUs made in 1989. I am not hear to flame, only here to inform, don't be butthurt, I mean no harm, I am just sick of MISINFORMATION. IMO if you dont know facts dont post BS.
05-31-2006, 04:41 PM
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That's the same color as my FC was...
I believe its the code designation for the chassis/platform?
In U.S.:
FB '79-85 RX-7 1st gen
FC '86-91 RX-7 2nd gen
FD '93-96 RX-7 3rd gen
"FC", VIN begins JM1FC3 or JMZFC1
The "FB" designation was only used in North America after the US Department of Transportation mandated 17 digit Vehicle Identification Numbers. Elsewhere in the world, the RX-7 kept the SA22C designation until the 1986 model year (second generation)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7
Still doesn't say what the "F" and the "C" stands for...
I believe its the code designation for the chassis/platform?
In U.S.:
FB '79-85 RX-7 1st gen
FC '86-91 RX-7 2nd gen
FD '93-96 RX-7 3rd gen
"FC", VIN begins JM1FC3 or JMZFC1
The "FB" designation was only used in North America after the US Department of Transportation mandated 17 digit Vehicle Identification Numbers. Elsewhere in the world, the RX-7 kept the SA22C designation until the 1986 model year (second generation)
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7
Still doesn't say what the "F" and the "C" stands for...
SA = 79-82 (82 iirc)
FB = 83 - 85
FC = 86 - 92 (92 came in limited convertables only)
FD = 93-95 (in the US, in asia that lasted till the last FD which was the special edition Spirit R)
edit: a CLEAN FC TO THE SHREDDER?! OMG! i couldve brought the whole thing even if its not running for 1000! if it was running i wouldve offered 2k +!! sad indeed...
05-31-2006, 04:43 PM
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Originally Posted by socalrotor
I have studied rx for awhile nowso let me help. If you think a t2 has a few variances compared to a GTUs you need to keep the "thinking" to yourself, because your "thinking" is completely wrong. The gtus was built to SCCA gtu specs, the t2 is in another class, being that it is turbo, the GTUs was the fastest NA RX-7 you could buy if you wanted to race in SCCA. It only had a amfm deck and no power acc. IE windows/doors/sunroof/PS or AC. There was 107 GTUs made in 1989. I am not hear to flame, only here to inform, don't be butthurt, I mean no harm, I am just sick of MISINFORMATION. IMO if you dont know facts dont post BS.
05-31-2006, 04:45 PM
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Originally Posted by dillsrotary
If you're sick of misinformation then you'll have quite a frenzy reading this board.
05-31-2006, 04:54 PM
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FTR they were fd's up till 2002 in japan, and the last models werent just SR's. 2002 had 3903 fd's made. 1500 where SR's as were the last 5 made. the other models were the type R Bathurst, type A, a 2 seat manual car, type B, was a manual 2+2 model, type C was an auto.