My RX7 model is messed up
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My RX7 model is messed up
My rx7 came off the factory in september of 86 (1987). I was looking at the sticky posted in this form and still have no idea if I have the gxl or the sports coupe::
GXL:
I have power steering
I have airconditioning
I have the rear spoiler
i have the 15" wheels
I have cruise control
I have the sunroof
My steering wheel is not just rubber (its like vinyl)
Sports Coupe:
I don't have power windows
I have non-electric mirrors (but center console has wiring)
I don't have an illuminated key hole
I don't have vanity mirrors
I picked up my 7 for $5 and the fenders are replaced (not painted yet) and so I have no clue. I would like to think that my differential is limited slip. My interrior is grey and my seats are blue vinyl with white cloth (no pattern really) on the actual seating area.
I know this is a stupid question, but I am just so confused. Its like mine is a hyrbid of both... it lacks standard features of the gxl, but has stuff the sports coupe couldnt have. I think it was probably made too early to be an 87.5.
Curious and concerned,
Sar
GXL:
I have power steering
I have airconditioning
I have the rear spoiler
i have the 15" wheels
I have cruise control
I have the sunroof
My steering wheel is not just rubber (its like vinyl)
Sports Coupe:
I don't have power windows
I have non-electric mirrors (but center console has wiring)
I don't have an illuminated key hole
I don't have vanity mirrors
I picked up my 7 for $5 and the fenders are replaced (not painted yet) and so I have no clue. I would like to think that my differential is limited slip. My interrior is grey and my seats are blue vinyl with white cloth (no pattern really) on the actual seating area.
I know this is a stupid question, but I am just so confused. Its like mine is a hyrbid of both... it lacks standard features of the gxl, but has stuff the sports coupe couldnt have. I think it was probably made too early to be an 87.5.
Curious and concerned,
Sar
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You have a 87 sport.
Why do you think you have anything else??? The Sport is not some hybrid as you suggest.
Read the Standard features and options sticky thread at the top of the FC section.
and you do not have a LSD
Why do you think you have anything else??? The Sport is not some hybrid as you suggest.
Read the Standard features and options sticky thread at the top of the FC section.
and you do not have a LSD
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Originally Posted by maverick2.0
go to carfax.com with your vin number...should tell you...ima guess GXL tho.
Please don't post if you don't know.
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I thought it might be the gxl because it has features such as the cruise control.. which is just one thing that was never offered.... at all until 87.5 according to the charts.
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Originally Posted by sar
I thought it might be the gxl because it has features such as the cruise control.. which is just one thing that was never offered.... at all until 87.5 according to the charts.
I had the dealer install cruise on my 87 Sport when I bought the car new.
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Sort of on topicish here, but what in the hell is the difference between the GXL and the GX? they don't mention it in the 87 brochure in the sticky within this forum..
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
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Originally Posted by BlaCkPlaGUE
Sort of on topicish here, but what in the hell is the difference between the GXL and the GX? they don't mention it in the 87 brochure in the sticky within this forum..
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
BTW mark, that's a cool little bit of cool info about the dealer installing CC. i didn't know you could do that. thanks for learnin me something new tonight.
Matt
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Originally Posted by ECKO1980
what about the 5lug wheels on it? wernt all sport models 4 lug? or is there a difference between sport and base?
Wouldn't be much of a sport model without heavy duty brakes and suspension now would it??? But it also came with the aero kit (as your rear spoiler is part of).
Again, please read the What the RX-7 came with standard features and options sticky thread at the top of the FC section!
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Originally Posted by BlaCkPlaGUE
Sort of on topicish here, but what in the hell is the difference between the GXL and the GX? they don't mention it in the 87 brochure in the sticky within this forum..
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
At first I thought that it was L for leather or some ****, but the GXL brochure says that it has fabric seats... I've also checked my GX with that of the GXL feature list on the brochure and I don't have the same ****.
I bet its a canadian thing...
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Originally Posted by marlaman
Canadia is funny like that.
BTW mark, that's a cool little bit of cool info about the dealer installing CC. i didn't know you could do that. thanks for learnin me something new tonight.
Matt
BTW mark, that's a cool little bit of cool info about the dealer installing CC. i didn't know you could do that. thanks for learnin me something new tonight.
Matt
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Originally Posted by capn
when you say upgraded suspension mark, do you mean just better brakes and different spring rates or is it somehting more?
Again it was the same basic suspension that the Turbo later came with, and the 'verts came with.
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Originally Posted by maverick2.0
Correction ice unless you have tried it dont say that...yes it does work for most cars anyway, all the ones i have ever looked up gave model and everything.
The only thing carfax will tell you is if it is a Turbo, a Coupe, or a vert. It will not tell you if it is a GS, or GXL, or Sport, or GTU etc, because those things are not in the VIN.
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Originally Posted by Icemark
I know this for a fact that Carfax will not give you a RX-7 sub model.. and yes I have tried that, and I use to have yearly account with Carfax.
The only thing carfax will tell you is if it is a Turbo, a Coupe, or a vert. It will not tell you if it is a GS, or GXL, or Sport, or GTU etc, because those things are not in the VIN.
The only thing carfax will tell you is if it is a Turbo, a Coupe, or a vert. It will not tell you if it is a GS, or GXL, or Sport, or GTU etc, because those things are not in the VIN.
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Originally Posted by IaMtHeRuThLeSs1
When I did a carfax on my car it did tell me mine was a GTU...I have it printed out in front of me.
But I am gonna run one myself and see...
OH look... no model info:
<copied directly from carfax:>
VIN: JM1FC3316H0500022
Year/Make/Model: 1987 MAZDA RX7
Body Style: Coupe
Engine Type: 1.3L ROTARY TURBO FI
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Year/Make/Model: 1987 MAZDA RX7
Body Style: Coupe
Engine Type: 1.3L ROTARY TURBO FI
Manufactured In: JAPAN
Of course the VIN I ran was for a 87 Sport... just like the thread originator has...
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