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Old 04-04-05, 02:43 AM
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Red face noob forum questions

what is an "s4" or an "s5"?
whats "FC" stand for?
sorry for the noob questions, but i am new to the forum and am proud to say im picking up my first rx7 tomorrow, an n/a86 rx7...bone stock from orignal owner.yay.
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Old 04-04-05, 02:55 AM
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Oh man... Read the FAQ QUICK MAN!!!
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these questions are covered in the FAQ stickied up top.

the 2nd (1986-1991)generation rx-7 you are buying has a chassis code. that chassis code is 'FC3S.' similarly the 3rd generation (generation after your car) is the "FD3S".

within the years for the FC there were two sub generations that different from each other slightly. the earlier version, of which your 86 is a member, is the s4 - series 4 i guess. ones manufactured after a certain date had some design revisions and are known as the s5.

good luck with the buy.
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Read the faq sticky. let us know if there is anything it doesn't clear up for you.
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Old 04-04-05, 02:56 AM
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FAQ FOR FC

s4=series 4
s5=series 5

FC is the chasis code.. of the 2nd gen rx7

FB is first gen
FD is 3rd gen


please read the link
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Old 04-04-05, 02:59 AM
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congratulations.

https://www.rx7club.com/showthread.php?t=181219

there is more info concentrated in here than just about anywhere else, including a good dictionary for translating forumspeak.

you have an s4 (like me!)...

edit: jeez, in the few minutes it took me to lazily copy the link and respond, 4 people beat me to it!

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Old 04-04-05, 03:27 AM
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FC = F**king Cool!! Or at least that's what I tell my mates.
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wow, well thanks for your responces, as i am new to this forum and the cars, i expect to learn over time. thanks for your patience and the reply, thats all the info i was looking for, and a whole lot more
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This thread is being closed because this topic is either covered in the FAQ or has been covered many times before. It is suggested that you make use of the search feature and read the FAQ to find your answer. If you still cannot find what you are looking for, then feel free to post your question indicating that you have already looked for an answer, and someone will probably be happy to help.

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