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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: D CUPS on January 18, 2006, 11:39:01 PM

Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 18, 2006, 11:39:01 PM
Hey dudes!

My first time here in this forums, glad I found it. Anyway, last week I just received my newly imported 2000 model Mazdaspeed RX7 (2+2 seater) from Nagoya, Japan.

Just got it finally last week, couldnt take photo\'s because the crappy weather. Just to let you know that I got it exactly how it looks in the photos (15/01/06). I havent done anything to it or modified it YET! hehe....
It came fully kitted with a Genuine Mazdaspeed Type GT-Concept (Touring kit),
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Front, side skirts and rear wing, the rear hasnt been modded..they\'ve badged it with a Mazdaspeed logo..Unique and only few in Australia, mostly imported. Also has lightweight racing Cored Cavity Technology (model T6) japanese wheels >note: their just 17inches, they will be replaced.
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And Finally comes with a full Mazdaspeed Coilover racing setup, worth $3000...(anyone know where I can get the key/adjuster for it? didnt come with the car)
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Blowing out the power at the rear is a Trust exhaust system. The engine hasnt been touched YET! hehe really clean and soo stock standard, but mannn comparing the power of my RX7 to my ex-MR2, boy this RX7 Hauls asss! Its definetly got more power than my modified MR2 and cant wait to get more out of it.
My Old MR2 from Japan
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Go the rotors!
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I have plans for it, but it may not be finished until the end of the year OR even maybe next year as I have another baby boy due in april on the way.
Im staying JDM style, more power to the motor, and putting 20inch deep dish Gold Volk GTC\'s....thats about it for now.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Jono FD3 on January 19, 2006, 12:16:23 AM
That is one SWEEEEEET motor there mate!! I love that front bumper it\'s just so different from the others that are available!!! :Thumbsup!  :Thumbsup!  :Thumbsup!
I wish mine was that clean!!!!
Welcome to the MRC mate,

Jono
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: JP825 on January 19, 2006, 12:20:26 AM
Very Nice car!!!!!!!
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on January 19, 2006, 12:37:32 AM
quite possibly the cleanest, shinyest car i have ever seen. Very good lookin car mate..i bet your proud of that  :chat  :yes  Welcome to mrc  :cheers
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Rixio on January 19, 2006, 01:30:14 AM
Looks familiar ;)...nice one

Welcome, Enjoy your stay
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Mims on January 19, 2006, 01:44:14 AM
Nice nice nice. Looks familiar. Have fun with her  :3gears-rh ! WOW 20" Volks lotsa money post us some pics up when its done :Thumbs-up  !!
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: samfc3s on January 19, 2006, 04:51:17 AM
nice...expecially is a 2000 model...even better
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Steve Burnett on January 19, 2006, 08:03:07 AM
Amazing looking car. Id rethink the new wheels though, think they might look a bit big and spoil the amazing look of the car. JMO.
Look forward to seeing any engine mods you do.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: clive on January 19, 2006, 08:34:15 AM
Welcome to MRC and thanks for the great pictures.

Couple of things, ask a Tein dealer for C spanners as these will fit your car if you have conventional slotted adjustable rings, alternatively you should be able to buy C spanners from a good tool store.

p.s. if you fit 20\'s yes it will look good but you will absolutely screw your handling, anything bigger in diameter than 17\'s on these cars is detrimental to it\'s geometry.

Comes down to whatever floats yer boat  :D
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:05:18 AM
hey dudes!!

thanks all!....great to be here, took my a while to flick through the various threads and read and learn about the rotor. Great to know. Still more to go!..hehe..

Might re-think about putting 20\'s then....hmnnn......Hey thanks for that, didnt know Tein spanners will fit, the height adjuster thingy looks different to the tein ones, the Mazdaspeed ones have holes instead.

Im searching for a rear diffuser, i\'ll do a search.

So many clean RX7\'s in here, glad to see owners take well care of it.....wish us Aussies have a forum like this, the ausrotary aussie forum is not as deep into RX7\'s....mainly the older RX3 etc cars.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Kieron on January 19, 2006, 09:44:35 AM
Why cant I see the pictures :(  :3Confused

Welcome to MRC dude, glad you are having crap weather too  :Laugh
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: RAW on January 19, 2006, 09:58:27 AM
me neither :xconfused  just crossed boxes! they\'ve wet my appeitite now...
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: rextreme on January 19, 2006, 11:44:18 AM
Good to see another aussie on here.

I am on the gold coast.

Good to see it doesnt have 19 chromies.

Enjoy.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Kieron on January 19, 2006, 11:49:36 AM
I can see them now, I have the same coilovers on my RX.

How many times has the Pagen Gold candy TRD MR2 thing been donw now  :Snoring

Please dont put 20s on it. no bigger than 18 yeah?  :Thumbs-up
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: banned advertiser on January 19, 2006, 11:54:16 AM
we have a diffusser if you cant find one in OZ and ship world wide.
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/Carbon___Kevlar.html

beautiful car and one of my fav kits.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Mark Ide on January 19, 2006, 12:28:33 PM
very nice and boy is that car shiny!!!! :)
good news is you can get two kids in the back
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Kron on January 19, 2006, 01:00:57 PM
Lovely car mate.

Please don\'t put 20 inch wheels on it, Its overkill and will really ruin the car.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:22:58 PM
Quote from: KieronWhy cant I see the pictures :(  :3Confused

Welcome to MRC dude, glad you are having crap weather too  :Laugh

hehe...should be working....i havent reached my bandwith limit with imagecave host yet.  :guinness
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:26:25 PM
Quote from: rextremeGood to see another aussie on here.

I am on the gold coast.

Good to see it doesnt have 19 chromies.

Enjoy.

likewise  :3gears-rh   :guinness

hehe.....cool, i have a few team member from Team Ground Zero who reside in Surfers.

Notice that there is a huge amount of aftermarket goods from overseas, yet lil much here in OZ.....damn... :3Confused
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:28:27 PM
Quote from: rotaryart.uk.comwe have a diffusser if you cant find one in OZ and ship world wide.
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/Carbon___Kevlar.html

beautiful car and one of my fav kits.

oh yeh! thanks man!!!!  :Party

this is just what im after.....i\'ll PM you.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:30:07 PM
thanks again fellas....

yes...I have a 7 year old daughter and another baby boy dude in April so those 2 lil buckets in the rear might come in handy.....27years now, started pretty early hehe.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: shortcircuit on January 19, 2006, 09:31:15 PM
car looks stunning  :Thumbs-up
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 19, 2006, 09:33:48 PM
Quote from: rotaryart.uk.comwe have a diffusser if you cant find one in OZ and ship world wide.
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/Carbon___Kevlar.html

beautiful car and one of my fav kits.

whooops...dont think i have access the PM\'s yet....it wont allow me to do so..

anyway how much to ship the fiberglass diffuser to Sydney? Im looking to purchase very soon if the prices are ok....if not maybe in a months time.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Jono FD3 on January 19, 2006, 10:38:09 PM
PM\'s are for the fully paid members only unfortunatly!!!
I\'ve said it once and I\'ll say it again, SWEEEEEEET 7 mate!!!!
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: banned advertiser on January 20, 2006, 12:31:26 AM
well I just clicked buy now and followed the instructions and with shipping it came to £284 delivered economy.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: clive on January 20, 2006, 07:48:08 AM
Quote from: D CUPSMight re-think about putting 20\'s then....hmnnn......Hey thanks for that, didnt know Tein spanners will fit, the height adjuster thingy looks different to the tein ones, the Mazdaspeed ones have holes instead.
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The Tein spanners would ft with a bit of a grind  :Thumbs-up ,I think you will find proper "C" spanners have a round dowel on the end though.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: rextreme on January 20, 2006, 09:29:14 AM
The car looks awesome as is.

I know what the scene is like in OZ.
Unless its got 19 or 20" of chrome you wont fit in.

HAHA only 17" they will say.
And look how high it is. It like a 4wd.

Its high so it will handle properly. In Japan hardly any one has 18"s even cause most people run expensive Semi-slick tyres and they are kind of expensive. I guess the other reason is they race pretty well every opportunity on the street and need real performance.

By looking at your MR2, I think youll find it hard to resist.
Buy some 20" rims. Put them on. Drive it around.
Then put your AWESOME 17" AVS T6 back on and the car and it will feel like it should and handle 2000% better.
You will really notice the weight difference.
But if your going to cruise and enjoy the OZ scene where you cant race on every street, it would still look very hot indeed with 20\'s.

I would have like some Enkei RPF1 in 19" for street driving. Yummmmy

Enjoy.

We will watch your mods with interest.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Glenn Butcher on January 20, 2006, 02:29:50 PM
Very nice car!  :)  do you still live in Sydney then?  Is it the 280bhp model?

I think the FD\'s aren\'t that popular in Oz like they are here because of the import regs.  :(  they are sensational cars indeed!

Thanks for posting.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: shafster on January 22, 2006, 06:53:23 PM
cant see pics :(
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Marky B on January 22, 2006, 11:47:40 PM
Quote from: D CUPShehe...should be working....i havent reached my bandwith limit with imagecave host yet.  :guinness

You have now lol, welcome mate, can\'t comment on the car, coz I can\'t see it, but it sounds good from the replies

Mark
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 26, 2006, 10:20:24 AM
thanks rextreme!!

is that your FD in your Avatar? Looks siik man :Thumbsup! ....think ive seen it on one of the OZ forums before....

I thought 20inch Volk GTC\'s wont be to bad since alot of the Top Secret Japanese GTR\'s and 350Z\'s use them as it suits the color of their Top Secret Gold painted cars with the rims, plus it fills up the huge guards nicely.

Quote from: rextremeThe car looks awesome as is.

I know what the scene is like in OZ.
Unless its got 19 or 20" of chrome you wont fit in.

HAHA only 17" they will say.
And look how high it is. It like a 4wd.

Its high so it will handle properly. In Japan hardly any one has 18"s even cause most people run expensive Semi-slick tyres and they are kind of expensive. I guess the other reason is they race pretty well every opportunity on the street and need real performance.

By looking at your MR2, I think youll find it hard to resist.
Buy some 20" rims. Put them on. Drive it around.
Then put your AWESOME 17" AVS T6 back on and the car and it will feel like it should and handle 2000% better.
You will really notice the weight difference.
But if your going to cruise and enjoy the OZ scene where you cant race on every street, it would still look very hot indeed with 20\'s.

I would have like some Enkei RPF1 in 19" for street driving. Yummmmy

Enjoy.

We will watch your mods with interest.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 26, 2006, 10:24:25 AM
Thanks mate!

Yes, still in sydney.....hehe its Australia day today!...the day you englishmen colonised Australia, well Sydney...26th Jan hehe. yes it is.

Quote from: Glenn ButcherVery nice car!  :)  do you still live in Sydney then?  Is it the 280bhp model?

I think the FD\'s aren\'t that popular in Oz like they are here because of the import regs.  :(  they are sensational cars indeed!

Thanks for posting.
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Kieron on January 26, 2006, 10:26:07 AM
Isn\'t it the Chinese new year also?
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 26, 2006, 10:27:49 AM
MORE PICS UP! Using different image host as the other one reached its bandwith =(
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here\'s a pic of my old ride....definetly feels like an upgrade.....cant believe how much power its got, feels quicker than my MR2 and my MR2 was hiflowed running 18psi. Even checked the ECU and looks standard to me...think  :? ?
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Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on January 26, 2006, 12:07:13 PM
Quote from: KieronIsn\'t it the Chinese new year also?

dunno.....i think it is coz they talk about it heaps on the radio here...
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Rixio on February 19, 2006, 06:01:27 PM
Yo, D Cups can i just get a couple of frontal and side shots of your car please cos they seem to have been taken off photobucket.

Nice one

Rixio
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Ada7 on February 19, 2006, 06:15:35 PM
Great looking car mate, even though i can only see a couple of the pictures. :)
Have got some mazdapseed side skirts to go on my car as soon as i can get the money for them. Those rear spat s are different looking. Are they 1 piece that wrap around the rear, or in two pieces?

Adam
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Rixio on February 19, 2006, 09:32:20 PM
Ha not another with GTC ack i used to be the only one!!! I just want some pics with 99 Spec lights instead of the plastic light surrounds
Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: D CUPS on February 22, 2006, 10:51:28 AM
thanks fellas...

those rear GTC pods are in two pieces left and right side. When I got my car from Japan they wernt on the car, it looks to me that the previous owner mustve ditched them. I personally prefer without them anyway.
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Title: My Mazdaspeed GT-C 2000 model FD RX7 from SYDNEY, Australia
Post by: Rixio on February 22, 2006, 03:51:56 PM
Thanks for the pics bud, im gona go with the 99 spec lights aswell on the new car so iv got 2 GTC kitted rex\'s now one red one black ;)  wow look at the sunshine! No Fair...No Fair!!!
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