1st RX-7 to make it to Cherohala Skyway Overlook - Page 2

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:11 PM

Pics 1 and 2 show the front bumper and how it is attached. There appears to be a normal bumper underneath.

Pic 3 shows the black accent strip added above the hatch. It was a sticker/decal deal.

Pic 4 and 5 show the offset bumper and exhaust. The bottom lip of the bumper was farther out on the passenger side and angled to stick out less on the driver side. The exhaust tips were also cut to different lengths on each side.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by My5ABaby

Pic 4 and 5 show the offset bumper and exhaust. The bottom lip of the bumper was farther out on the passenger side and angled to stick out less on the driver side. The exhaust tips were also cut to different lengths on each side.

After further inspection, I think it was Jason that found out the support bracket was bent. It must have gotten pushed into something in the shop. Jason got under the car and straightened it out and now the tailpipes look the same length. You can notice the difference on the pics from Saturday on the US129 website. You should find them around pic 1050.

My5ABaby · 04-21-2009, 05:12 PM

Pic 1 shows the bumper again.

Pic 2 is of the mirrors. It's a bad angle picture but they're skinnier front to back than normal S4 mirrors.

Pic 3 is the VIN again.

Pic 4 and 5 is the side markers. They're pretty self explanatory but thank God they didn't go with them.

FirstRotaryExp · 04-21-2009, 05:29 PM

I agree that the switch in the center console is for a 'fog light' function, and I think the levers on each side of the dash are for the headlight squirters (saw it in action). The dizzy instead of the CAS may not be exclusive to this FC in particular, I saw a thread on the other forum of a factory appearing FC with a dizzy out in some country oversea's (cant remember where atm)

Whizbang · 04-21-2009, 07:49 PM

i had a Canadian model and the headlight squirter function is built into the headlight open / close switch on the surround.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 08:56 PM

I think Robert has the history down. This seems to be the only time that a woman can tell a story and the man listens to every detail.

It is my Boss, Jim Downing's car. It was given to Dave Jolly (Mazda Driver). Any very good job at describing the differences. There may be more details. I'm sure most were observed and someone will post here.

BTW, the car is for sale, if you have a serious offer over $6K. PM me and I will get you to in contact with Mr. Downing. I am seriously thinking of purchasing. I just really need to know I have support from my friends to justify me owning it. I'm waffling, saying I should not pass it up, to I would want to drive it all the time and I should only drive it to meets to preserve the history. I dunno. It does need a good owner who will continue to preserve the history.

ROTORX7Holly · 04-21-2009, 09:34 PM

Awesome, thanks for sharing the info.

04-21-2009, 05:11 PM	#1
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Pics 1 and 2 show the front bumper and how it is attached. There appears to be a normal bumper underneath. Pic 3 shows the black accent strip added above the hatch. It was a sticker/decal deal. Pic 4 and 5 show the offset bumper and exhaust. The bottom lip of the bumper was farther out on the passenger side and angled to stick out less on the driver side. The exhaust tips were also cut to different lengths on each side. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-21-2009 at 05:17 PM.

04-21-2009, 05:12 PM	#3
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 20	Pic 1 shows the bumper again. Pic 2 is of the mirrors. It's a bad angle picture but they're skinnier front to back than normal S4 mirrors. Pic 3 is the VIN again. Pic 4 and 5 is the side markers. They're pretty self explanatory but thank God they didn't go with them. Attached Thumbnails __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present." Last edited by My5ABaby; 04-21-2009 at 05:18 PM.

04-21-2009, 07:49 PM	#5
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	i had a Canadian model and the headlight squirter function is built into the headlight open / close switch on the surround. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

04-21-2009, 08:56 PM	#6
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 364 Rep Power: 18	I think Robert has the history down. This seems to be the only time that a woman can tell a story and the man listens to every detail. It is my Boss, Jim Downing's car. It was given to Dave Jolly (Mazda Driver). Any very good job at describing the differences. There may be more details. I'm sure most were observed and someone will post here. BTW, the car is for sale, if you have a serious offer over $6K. PM me and I will get you to in contact with Mr. Downing. I am seriously thinking of purchasing. I just really need to know I have support from my friends to justify me owning it. I'm waffling, saying I should not pass it up, to I would want to drive it all the time and I should only drive it to meets to preserve the history. I dunno. It does need a good owner who will continue to preserve the history. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-21-2009, 09:34 PM	#7
ROTORX7Holly Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Atlanta Posts: 364 Rep Power: 18	Awesome, thanks for sharing the info. __________________ 2004 RX-8 Back in a Rotary again - March, 2010 2005 Mazda3i .. Purchased Aug. 05.. Daily Zoom Zoomed from Apr., 07 to Mar., 10 Original Owner of 93 VR Base, ...SOLD April 20, 2007.

04-21-2009, 05:29 PM	#4
FirstRotaryExp Rotary Fan in Training Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Dandridge, TN Posts: 76 Rep Power: 0	I agree that the switch in the center console is for a 'fog light' function, and I think the levers on each side of the dash are for the headlight squirters (saw it in action). The dizzy instead of the CAS may not be exclusive to this FC in particular, I saw a thread on the other forum of a factory appearing FC with a dizzy out in some country oversea's (cant remember where atm)

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