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Originally Posted by RETed
We're arguing on the finished product versus arguing it's "process".
To me, just by looking at the pics, it's just some Finishline parts slapped on the vehicle.
You do realize that the Finishline items are installed by the dealer right?
The Finishline items are not slapped on at the factory in Hiroshima, Japan.
You're arguing about (drivetrain) parts that are clearly NOT pictured.
That's right, it's your opinion.
I can't believe you're arguing this.
The VIN is straight-up European.
Thus, I think it's pretty safe to say (unless there is documentation to prove otherwise) that the car was originally a Euro-spec vehicle.
I've asked for pics.
I am not going to fly there from Honolulu, Hawaii USA unless someone else is going to pay for my flight and accomodations.
Right now, the VIN is our strongest argument that it's originally a Euro-spec vehicle that was yanked to the USA.
hIGGI asked for confirmation of the ECU model # - NO PICS OR INFORMATION YET.
I'll put money it's an N32x.
This whole mess would be easily put to rest if there was DOCUMENTATION to prove it's claims.
PERIOD.
Sorry, but I don't take someone's word on this.
I need to see proof for myself.
This ends my involvement in this thread unless documentation can be provided.
Email me when this happens.
-Ted
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You could always call Jim Downing himself and ask him. I believe he is closer to the truth of what I call my car than anybody that is involved in this argument. I know its history. I've heard it directly from the person who I bought the car from. Again, that would be Jim Downing. I trust him on the history of the car and how it made it's way here to the U.S. and why he calls it a Pro-Production car.
All of you really have missed the point on why this is a pre production. It doesn't matter if it is all euro speced out. Mazda Japan made these cars. Sent them here and there and everywhere. Everybody put their $.02 in on what they thought the production cars should end up having and not having. Mine, came to the U.S to get it's $.02 added and then was handed off to become a race car.... That is what Mazda did with pre production cars back in the day. Also any cars that came off the ships and got damaged. Those too were given to the factory race team to become race cars. Now again, How do I know this information? I've talked to and on any given day can talk to Jim Downing.
and finally.... Really?!?!?