UK vs Import

[UK Mazda RX7]

Rear seats if you can call them that LOL, but i literally just read as i was editing my post above that all the late 99, 00, 01 models imported and brought by TW white have rear seats. Its identical to what Middlehurst Nissan did with the R34 Skyline Range, think they brought like 180 from new, imported them over, converted them fully to UK spec and registered them as UK spec models.

Didnt mazda only make "TRUE" uk spec cars to be sold purely in the UK market back in like 93-95? I know Nissan never made "TRUE" uk Skylines but what Middlehurst did was officially done with Nissan, resulting in the creation of UK spec R34\'s - which i guess is why you dont get UK "model" R34 only official UK spec skylines.

[robedwards99]

how can you tell the difference between a UK and JAP import Rex?

Thanks!

They will have different badges with the Jap spec having the Efini badge and the UK spec a Mazda badge.

Pretty sure the UK 7\'s have this badge..

and japs have this one..

[BlitzBoy]

Rear seats if you can call them that LOL, but i literally just read as i was editing my post above that all the late 99, 00, 01 models imported and brought by TW white have rear seats. Its identical to what Middlehurst Nissan did with the R34 Skyline Range, think they brought like 180 from new, imported them over, converted them fully to UK spec and registered them as UK spec models.

Didnt mazda only make "TRUE" uk spec cars to be sold purely in the UK market back in like 93-95? I know Nissan never made "TRUE" uk Skylines but what Middlehurst did was officially done with Nissan, resulting in the creation of UK spec R34\'s - which i guess is why you dont get UK "model" R34 only official UK spec skylines.

TRUE uk spec 93-95 have rear bins no rear seats, TRUE uk specs have two cats and less power 235BHP cruise control, sunroof, leather

what colour is your car?

[UK Mazda RX7]

Forgot a ive got a few pics of her from when i was looking around to see what was on the market to buy.

[BlitzBoy]

LUV IT !!!!!!!!

awesome in blue

[UK Mazda RX7]

Thanks man most appreciated, the only thing i aint keen on is the exhaust but im trying to workout if i want to keep the duel exhaust look but with another system or go for a single system like an APEXi - currently looking at the APEXi GT SPEC exhaust system. What you reckon? opinions welcome!

Right i guess i gotto apologise for all the confusion i caused, been reading round the clock (really should have done more in depth reading before i brought her but hey she was such a beauty i didnt care, i just want to know for sure now) anyway i confused myself and everyone else i think LOL.

93-95 RX7s are the true UK "models" designed by mazda for the uk market we all know the differences sunroof, less power etc. The later 99-01 are UK "spec" they are technically imports BUT with a twist, a limited number where brought over into this country converted and registered as UK spec models before even setting a wheel on the road. Like i mentioned it the same thing Nissan did with the skyline and the same thing Toyota did with the supras although toyota went to town and added all sorts of UK spec extras.

Hope ive got all that right, so at least i know i was right originally when buying her, she is an official mazda UK spec not a UK model. But she isnt classified as an import because it was mazda who specifically brought them over to covert to a uk spec range sold through TW. Guess my skyline has an adopted sister now born from the same process.

[BlitzBoy]

Go racing beat dual or single tip. Lovely sound. My mate Shaq has the single tip its sounds like a jet fighter when on boost!

[UK Mazda RX7]

Ive currently got the Racing Beat duel tip exhaust system. I cant quite put my finger on why i dont like it, i just dont get the same tingling feeling that i do when i start my R34 or Supra. I get the same rush and feeling when im driving my REX pound for pound and inch per inch its probably the best out of the 3 when it comes to all-round performance.

I might get her up in the air and get right under her just to check the whole exhaust system and check the system inch by inch make sure its perfect and nothing wrong with it. Other than that its gonna be a case of looking around see what i like to the look of and what i like the sound of.

[BlitzBoy]

haha sounds like you crave power and noise lol
Welcome to the Emptying Wallet Club let the mods begin lol
Not fond of the single APexi exhaust, But I love the Dual Silenecer Apexi N1 system in terms of looks

[UK Mazda RX7]

But I love the Dual Silenecer Apexi N1 system in terms of looks

This the bad boy your on about?

Ever heard one up and running?

Oh im already in the emptying my wallet club lol, i got my full membership into that club when i was 16 started saving ever penny i had working ****ty jobs so i could eventually afford a deposit (along with a big loan) in order to get my childhood dream car a Skyline so ended up with my R34 and havent looked back since, then i saw a Aerotop Supra mint condition extremely low mileage considering most supras have been driven once around the world and back for a bargin price snapped her up, then after alot of looking and even more waiting saw my REX fell in love with her the minute i saw her in the flesh and once i drove her knew i had to have her. Which brings me onto my curiousity question considering i got a mint condition and i mean not a scratch outside not a loose thread on the inside, under 20k on the clock, late 1999 model twin turbo of course what price would a REX like mine fetch? i may have paid slightly more than i should by a grand or 2 but i know shes worth it but im curious what you more experienced rex owners think regarding price!?!?

[BlitzBoy]

hmmm I would say your car is worth 10K

Henning on FDUK runs a dual Apexi, sounds nice not as nice as a single tip Racing beat though with a decat.

I would say you car is worth 12K at least

[UK Mazda RX7]

Cool thats pretty much what i paid for it right in the middle at 11k.

I can tell getting the perfect exhaust might take me sometime, was the image i posted in my last reply the exact exhaust you mentioned the duel N1?

If it starts taking to long i might just go down my local mod shop and check out the APEXi range along with the racing beat line and see what i like the look of the most, cross my fingers and give it a go and hope for the best i guess. Really trying to go for something in the APEXi range but if i cant find anything that A. looks hot and B. sounds good i might have to open the door up to HKS and GReedy, but ideally i wanna keep my 3 babies with different personalities.

[BlitzBoy]

yes that image is the dual N1 verrry nice looking exhaust

[andysmee]

Have you looked at SMB exhausts. http://www.smb.net.au/fullsystemsmazdarx7.htm. They do a nice twin tip. There\'s a group buy over on FD:UK... http://www.fduk.org/forum/showthread.php?t=5728&page=2

[kevint]

Hope ive got all that right, so at least i know i was right originally when buying her, she is an official mazda UK spec not a UK model. But she isnt classified as an import because it was mazda who specifically brought them over to covert to a uk spec range sold through TW. Guess my skyline has an adopted sister now born from the same process.

There was no official Mazda UK spec RX-7 in \'99.  TW Whites have just acted like any other importer, bought the cars in Japan and then got them through SVA to get them UK road legal.  I also bought mine from T W Whites back in December \'99. It\'s an import!

Kevin