"Best" FB?

[Skifledanabit]

now this may just open a can of worms, but what are peoples opinions of the best FB series?

I plan to pull off a captainbizarro and swap a 13B into one, and I wouls just like to know, what series is the best for doing the swap, best for creature comforts, best for parts etc.

I do like having some mod cons, but its no big deal, most of all, I may be doing this on a rather limited budget, or waiting until I can afford to do it.

so... pros and cons of each series... shoot!

[Ian65]

in terms of looks they\'re all just as nice... for a conversion a s3 is maybe the best base as it comes with the bigger brakes as standard and parts seem easier to come by for s3\'s as there are more s3 parts cars about.
Nothing in it really though!

[syebba]

S3 are the best equipped & most numerous.

[mpk490p]

S3 more parts avliable has the stronger axle and some s4 parts are interchangeable like gearbox brakes etc

[Steve-A]

As someone looking to do mods I\'ll say another vote for s3. Something no-one else has mentioned is that the s3 have 4x114.3mm PCD for the wheels, same as lots of classic Jap stuff so plenty of wheels about. The s1 and s2 have 4x110mm which is practically unheard of outside of old mazdas and the odd really old nissan!

[Rotaryguru]

Series 1, all the way. The car that sold in such numbers to save Mazda and the rotary engine from extinction. They are Lighter, less electrical junk to break and simplier. Steel bumpers. Only prob was the drums on the back. Rare over here, but back in NZ / US, there are more than S2 & S3.
 
If you\'re doing the 13B conversion, I have the bits you need to front mount it into the car - a 12A front cover and brace.

[CHC (RIP)]

I\'d say the S3 also - plusher interior with better colour schemes, mechanically upgraded bits as already stated together with limited interchangeability, additional toys for the boys and as much as it hurts me to say this - slightly better looks

[Steve-A]

Its s1 for looks for me.....

[syebba]

Looks wise,still have a soft spot for S1,s,S2\'s & s3\'s are identical externally,only difference is the wheels.

[syebba]

You will open up a can of worms if u ask best colour!

[Steve-A]

:Hammer:Hammer As a man who\'s putting loads of effort into restoring a gold one.... I really like the s1 dark red!

[CHC (RIP)]

Looks wise,still have a soft spot for S1,s,S2\'s & s3\'s are identical externally,only difference is the wheels.

Well actually there is also a slight difference in the front bumper moulding, the S3 has vents in it wereas the S2 doesn\'t but yes the alloy wheels on the S3 are very nice but as much as I like them I\'m not putting them on either of my S2\'s.

[CHC (RIP)]

Here we go with the colours again lads !!!:rollin

[syebba]

Well actually there is also a slight difference in the front bumper moulding, the S3 has vents in it wereas the S2 doesn\'t but yes the alloy wheels on the S3 are very nice but as much as I like them I\'m not putting them on either of my S2\'s.

Ah yes the vents on the front valence/spoiler.
So wheels & vents,any other differences?

[Skifledanabit]

Series 1, all the way. The car that sold in such numbers to save Mazda and the rotary engine from extinction. They are Lighter, less electrical junk to break and simplier. Steel bumpers. Only prob was the drums on the back. Rare over here, but back in NZ / US, there are more than S2 & S3.
 
If you\'re doing the 13B conversion, I have the bits you need to front mount it into the car - a 12A front cover and brace.

That\'s a problem for me, never been a fan of rear drums... Would your bits work if I did a conversion on an S3?