Efini Emblem installation
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Originally posted by Atreyu
I did hear that Mazda used the Efini emblem on other cars, especially in Japan because that's what Mazda means in Japan.
I did hear that Mazda used the Efini emblem on other cars, especially in Japan because that's what Mazda means in Japan.
If I am not mistaken, the Enfini name was to be like Lexus or Infinity... Mazda's luxury brand name. However, it didn't work out...
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let me clear this out, Efini is the highest class in Mazda, like a Type R in honda, GTR in nissan, GTS in toyota....that was back in the early 90's. Efini become very popular on the FD3S, the early models in 1992-1998. in U.S, they're called R1/R2 as the highest model. then year 2002, the final production of the FD RX7, were called Spirit R, only 1500 were made and sold in Japan only. Then is the Spirit R miata non-turbo. as the zoom zoom campaign goes on, Spirit R become the highest symbol of class in Mazda.
The Rx7 Spirit R badge were selling for $65 each, they are original Mazda parts, part number is F175-51-781. it's possible to get it from dealer. And yes, you can put a Efini emblem on the 8 and it'll look pure JDM with a little old school feeling.
The Rx7 Spirit R badge were selling for $65 each, they are original Mazda parts, part number is F175-51-781. it's possible to get it from dealer. And yes, you can put a Efini emblem on the 8 and it'll look pure JDM with a little old school feeling.
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I think the Efini symbol is ugly. But that's my opinion. If you like it put it on your car. If you like your car in pink, it's your car... do as you please.
There was no need to "clear this out." No one was confused as to what anything is. Don't take a limited run of 1500 cars to mean anything in Japan. It's just a plain fact that japanese people will even tell you... Japanese like special limited edition stuff. Be it watches, Japan only CD's, cars, etc. It doesn't really have so much meaning. Yellow was limited to the first few production years for the S-wagon Sport 20... the dealer tried to rip me off just because the car I was looking at was yellow... so I bought the blue one instead.
GTR in Nissan? That's only the Skyline. Nissan makes plenty of other sports cars besides it... like the Fairlady Z. No GTR in that name! GTS in Toyota? Same thing.
There was no need to "clear this out." No one was confused as to what anything is. Don't take a limited run of 1500 cars to mean anything in Japan. It's just a plain fact that japanese people will even tell you... Japanese like special limited edition stuff. Be it watches, Japan only CD's, cars, etc. It doesn't really have so much meaning. Yellow was limited to the first few production years for the S-wagon Sport 20... the dealer tried to rip me off just because the car I was looking at was yellow... so I bought the blue one instead.
GTR in Nissan? That's only the Skyline. Nissan makes plenty of other sports cars besides it... like the Fairlady Z. No GTR in that name! GTS in Toyota? Same thing.
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Amanti was to be Mazda's luxury brand in the US.
Efini - RX-7, MS-2 (miata), MS-7 (626), MS-9 (929)
Eunos - roadster (miata), presso (mx3), 100 (323C) 300 (626)
Autozam - az1, az3 (mx3), Revue (121) Clef (626)
Savanna - RX-7 FC3S and SA22C (RX-3 was known as the Mazda Savanna GT)
Infini - was Mazda's high end performance tuned versions, Infini I and II were modified Familias (323gtx) III and IV were FC3S.
afaik there wasn't a Spirit-R Roadster.
Efini - RX-7, MS-2 (miata), MS-7 (626), MS-9 (929)
Eunos - roadster (miata), presso (mx3), 100 (323C) 300 (626)
Autozam - az1, az3 (mx3), Revue (121) Clef (626)
Savanna - RX-7 FC3S and SA22C (RX-3 was known as the Mazda Savanna GT)
Infini - was Mazda's high end performance tuned versions, Infini I and II were modified Familias (323gtx) III and IV were FC3S.
afaik there wasn't a Spirit-R Roadster.
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Now back to the question, does anyone have these on their 8, and if so, please post pics.
IMO, the Mazda emblem is ugly, the Efini emblem looks much more esoteric like the 8 itself.
IMO, the Mazda emblem is ugly, the Efini emblem looks much more esoteric like the 8 itself.
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Originally posted by rx8spiritR
information about the Miata Spirit R can be found at January's Option magazine.
information about the Miata Spirit R can be found at January's Option magazine.
"Miata Spirit R"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...22&btnG=Search
"Roadster Spirit R"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...22&btnG=Search
Neither of them produce any results.
However
"RX-7 Spirit R"
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&l...22&btnG=Search
Produces 921 results.
Also, if it were made, I think Miata.net would be on the ball and published the info.
http://miata.net/news/editions.html
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Hi guys, i recently got RX7 Efini Badges Spirit R (pair).
I got these to stick on my wings near my fender vents..
What can I use to install these? glue, tape ....
I have no idea =(
I got these to stick on my wings near my fender vents..
What can I use to install these? glue, tape ....
I have no idea =(
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