Bodykits the New Go faster Stripes

[Gary Walker]

Could anybody explain to me why so many RX7 enthusiasts seem to like sticking extra bits of bodywork all over what is already a classic, and beautifully designed and shaped creation? Also while I\'m here, as I was told in no uncertain terms that I had not got a Type R, could someone please let me know what model I have got.
Many thanks

[clive]

Hi Gary,

Sorry to hear that it sounds like someones got a lttle stroppy about your car, Grrrr, people  !

Have a look here and you should hopfully be able to asertain your model for yourself.

  http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=394

Hope this helps , if not post the spec and info about your car and l am sure someone here will help you.

BTW I think the last time l checked there was 16 different models of Gen 3, this means you have got to be damn good to tell a lot of em apart!

[Speedworks]

Probably an R1 as there\'s no sunroof

[rx7veilside]

reason for adding bits is to make it look a bit individual..if they were all standard and the same colour they wld be a bit boring..fyi mine has a bomex kit:D

[Gary Walker]

Thanks Clive & Speedworks. The R1 seems to match, so I\'m going to stick with it. Thanks again for your help.

[chrisBoid]

As for extra bodywork here\'s my explanation; apart from the individual looks, some of it is more than just that.

Aftermarket front bumpers to allow more cool air into your engine bay or hit your front mounted inter-cooler and feed your big single turbo

Wide arches for wider wheels for traction and cornering.

Vented bonnets for that added cooling effect.

I was like you once, but once I started seeing what could be done, especially in the Japanese domestic market and North America, I knew how I wanted mine to look  Those Japanese tuners have a lot to answer for!

And it\'s like Clive says, there are so many 3rd gen models that you\'d have to be very clued up to know each one, I _think_ I have a RS but who knows?

Hope to see you at some of the shows, an \'unspoiled\' FD is always a nice sight.

[scooby_si]

no denying the standard RX7 is a beaut & as above different strokes for different folks modding is an individual thing although i like you wheels it does look lurvly :god
Si

[BlitzBoy]

Gary you havent got an R1, you have no bottom lip front spoiler, do u have a strut brace in engine compartment? and check if you have two oil coolers, you probably have the touring model

[shaunwil]

There should be a big white square sticker in the drivers door that has all the specs of the car. It should say if its a type-R on the middle right-hand side if it is.

Hope that helps !

Shaun

[rextreme]

The biggest clue will be 1 oil cooler.

If you dont have two then it is NOT a type R.

Sunroof doesnt matter.

Mine is type R.

Check
Rear Window Wiper.  Type R definately has None.


PS,

Whats wront with enhancing the shape.
I dont like my front but hey. There are so many designs

Once you have had your car for a while you\'ll get tired of the standard lines.

yours - plain.
This one - plain awesome.

(not knocking yours cause any FD is cool)

But Chris, us widebody boys gotta stick together.

[chrisBoid]

Amen to that Russ

7 days and counting...

[Andyp]

I love the standard look of the rex.. however I the body kitted look even more (allbeit some look nasty) ... each to their own

I wouldn\'t trade mine for a stock

[Big Stu]

Stock FD\'s do look great, especially the 99 spec front bumper IMO.

But there are some many kits out there that changing the kit is only a matter of time. If you come to Rotorstock you will see some amazing FD\'s with some awesomw kits.

Not sure of they add much additional weight to the car, but the majority will increase the airflow which is only a good thing in a car of this type.

[J.j.]

Rear Window Wiper. Type R definately has None.

If you dont have two then it is NOT a type R.

What happens when you have a rear wiper and two oil cooler as well??

Cheers

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[Ric]

Then it\'s probably a type RS like mine:

http://www.mazdarotaryclub.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12579