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Cars by Model Type => 3rd generation RX-7's => Topic started by: D2 TEX on September 08, 2007, 11:52:36 PM

Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: D2 TEX on September 08, 2007, 11:52:36 PM
Hi guys,

I was fitting a HID kit to my FD yesterday and noticed that its got twin oil coolers which I didn\'t think it had. That got me thinking which model my car is and i was wondering if there was any way of telling?

Cheers in advance guys
Nick
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: gsb876 on September 09, 2007, 12:08:14 AM
Been asked loads of times before bud,

basically open the drivers door and in the frame you will find the info you require on a white label, should tell you which model you have as in RB / RZ and so forth :D
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: D2 TEX on September 09, 2007, 01:33:37 AM
Cheers for the reply :)

I knew i should have used the search function :rolleyes:
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: gsb876 on September 09, 2007, 02:07:43 AM
Quote from: D2 TEXCheers for the reply :)

I knew i should have used the search function :rolleyes:

Do not worry mate, you dont ask you dont get :Thumbs-up
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 09, 2007, 11:36:52 AM
Arhhh Yes.. I too have the same question though.. Only works if the label is there!! Mine isn\'t! Looks like it never was?

Mine was sold as a type-R.. The logbook is not filled in correct striclty speaking as it is down as a mazda RX7 R and also the cc is 2800 I think! surely that should be 1300? Anyway. Can I confirm if it is a type-R somehow? It has twin coolers, Alcantara front seats leather rears, crappy little FET spot lights in the bumper! (I saw these for sale as specifically from a Type R? That\'s the only reason I mention them) Any thing else to look for?

Cheers
Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Alison on September 11, 2007, 02:19:15 PM
Hmm I think the log book should say 2600cc for the imports anyway. I could be wrong, but I know mine says that!
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: dboy on September 11, 2007, 02:45:35 PM
Nick,
 
Dont forget to let me know what tail lights are on your white FD fella ;-)
 
Cheers
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: sadgoth on September 11, 2007, 03:31:36 PM
have a look here: http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?t=394&highlight=type

should give you some help (Brian\'s post is very informative)
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Squallai on September 11, 2007, 04:53:49 PM
So, have anyone heared about Type RM then?
Mine one says Type RM...!!
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: John Yorke on September 11, 2007, 05:01:16 PM
Most likely the RB mate
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 11, 2007, 05:25:40 PM
Hmm.. If your logbook says 2600cc what have you taxed and insured it as? as strictly speaking it\'s a 1300cc?

I thought that\'s what they were classed as for road tax? How do you get over that if your logbook says 2600cc?

Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: RobbieRX-7 on September 11, 2007, 05:56:49 PM
The uk is the only place in the world that class it as a 2.6 just so they can squeeze an extra £65 a year out of you. Everywhere else it\'s a 1.3 and so it should be. I think the recent imports are 2.6 and the older imports from about 2-3 years ago are 1.3. Obviously the dvla cracked down on this to make them all 2.6 greedy b4stards
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: FEED Rocket on September 11, 2007, 06:13:20 PM
Quote from: SquallaiSo, have anyone heared about Type RM then?
Mine one says Type RM...!!

RM is an early Bathurst, i have one! :Laugh
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Alison on September 11, 2007, 07:53:26 PM
Quote from: leeroy_25Hmm.. If your logbook says 2600cc what have you taxed and insured it as? as strictly speaking it\'s a 1300cc?
 
I thought that\'s what they were classed as for road tax? How do you get over that if your logbook says 2600cc?
 
Lee

It\'s taxed and insured as a 2600cc. Has to be I\'m afraid if that\'s what it says on the logbook.  Like RobbieRX-7 said, I think it depends on how long ago it was imported, the more recent ones will be 2600cc \'cause of having to pay more road tax!! Grrr!! Sneaky beggars!
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Clarky on September 11, 2007, 09:22:54 PM
From another forum, might be useful
 
http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/mazda/efini_rx-7/ (http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/mazda/efini_rx-7/)
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 11, 2007, 09:34:12 PM
Bar staff indeed! Oohh that makes me mad! Surely that means your insurance is more as well? Or do they appreciate it is only really a 1300cc?! I was looking forward to cheaper road tax compared to my gtr! No such luck there then! Mo fo\'s!

Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Alex T on September 11, 2007, 09:36:33 PM
insurance dont recongise it as \'only\' a 1300cc unfotunately.
Its funny when I had mine one ebay recently, you could tell that all the messages asking about insurance on it were from 17 y/o\'s looking for their first car, thinking that because its only a 1300cc, means they can get insured on it LOL !!
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 11, 2007, 09:38:32 PM
hamc.. Do the frame numbers in the link you posted refer to some numbers I might find on my car? if so then I guess a JFA number is type R2 and JFE would be type R?
Anyone got any ideas on this?

Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 11, 2007, 09:46:20 PM
I enquired a while ago on one and as a second car on a new policy it was half the price of my gtr.. but then I guess the car is also worth a hell of a lot less! What do most people pay.. around £500? Sorry the post seems to be wondering a little off topic!

Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: Squallai on September 12, 2007, 03:30:28 AM
Well, are all the RXs coming with the \'Special Edition\' on the label:confused:
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: philiwily on September 12, 2007, 03:35:33 AM
there is a few people on here that have got there log book changed by dvla from 2.6 to 1.3. maybe worth asking around
 
phil
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 12, 2007, 09:01:14 AM
That is exactly what I was going to ask! Dam cheek other wise.. I will investigate that and then I can correct the model on mine as well!

Lee
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: chopper2k22 on September 12, 2007, 10:31:21 AM
Myn came in last year fresh import and was registered as a 1.3 so i think its down to the person who registers the car.:xconfused
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: thetera on September 12, 2007, 12:35:42 PM
If you get an engineers report (ie a rotary specialist) then they\'ll change it to 1300cc
 
If you\'re willing to force the issue I don\'t think they\'d legally be able to refuse - otherwise by the same logic all 2-stroke motorcycles would have to be registered as twice their actual displacement :Nono!
Title: How do I tell what model i\'ve got?
Post by: leeroy_25 on September 12, 2007, 07:08:48 PM
Here here!!

I am gonna get that sorted! the dam government get enough of my money as it is! bloomin stitch up! I checked mine and it is actually down as 2800cc!! what fool filled that out!
So what cc should I be going for it\'s not exactly 1300cc is it? strictly it should be 1308cc (654cc x 2) right?

Cheers
Lee
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