Hi guys,

I'm a new 2006 "Shinka" (that's what I've been told) owner. Wanted to say hi to everyone and ask a question.

I bought this car specifically because it was a Shinka. I bought it from a Mazda dalership which has originally sold it to the first owner as a Shinka and now to me as the 2nd owner. Every feature on it matches what a Shinka should be and also doing online VIN checks tells me it's a shinka too. The only problem is that I've looked up the production sequence list for 06 and my VIN number is not in there. Any ideas why???

 

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no ideas but welcome to the club!

 

congrats and welcome there is a thread on here on how to check but i cant remember where it is maybe search for it ...

 

If you did a vin lookup and it says she's a shinka, she's a shinka

 

Mazda really should have put some kind of badge on shrinkas lol.

 

Thanks for the welcome guys. I guess if Mazda dealership says it's a Shinka then I have to take their words for it. I love this car so far. It's going to be my 2nd car for weekends / autocrossing / trackdays

Cheers,

 

they did on the B pillar

 

What color is it?
If it's Black Cherry or Copper Red it's a Shinka. Also, I assume the shock absorbers will be yellow Bilsteins similar to the R3, though I've never seen a Shinka in real life, so I'm not sure.

 

It's the copper red and has the tan leather seats. Here is the ad:

http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rd...939718697.html

 

Normally says 'shinka' on the B-pillar. Seems to be one from the picture. The ad only has one picture so its hard to verify but from a distance it definately looks like one. And correct me if Im wrong but I believe that color is only available on the Shinka.... Seems legit.

 

Welcome,

This is a good group. You will love the car, especially for your intended purpose.

In my sig are two threads, on is really good, the other is mine. Great place to start.

Again, welcome.

 

Thanks for the welcome and great links