How do I tell what model i\'ve got?

[D2 TEX]

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

[gsb876]

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

[D2 TEX]

Cheers for the reply

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

[gsb876]

Cheers 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

[leeroy_25]

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

[Alison]

Hmm I think the log book should say 2600cc for the imports anyway. I could be wrong, but I know mine says that!

[dboy]

Nick,
 
Dont forget to let me know what tail lights are on your white FD fella ;-)
 
Cheers

[sadgoth]

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)

[Squallai]

So, have anyone heared about Type RM then?
Mine one says Type RM...!!

[John Yorke]

Most likely the RB mate

[leeroy_25]

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

[RobbieRX-7]

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

[FEED Rocket]

So, have anyone heared about Type RM then?
Mine one says Type RM...!!

RM is an early Bathurst, i have one! :Laugh

[Alison]

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

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!

[Clarky]

From another forum, might be useful
 
http://english.auto.vl.ru/catalog/mazda/efini_rx-7/