Super Rare Old Skool Parts

Nopis1O · 02-21-2009, 11:05 AM

So lately i have become obsessed with older unheard of or special option parts. i guess that is what you would call them. I recently read about the 1990 afini rx7 and how it had opitons like

Door Leg Pad
Passenge leg rest
bbs mesh wheels with infinity emblem center cap.

also not native to rx7 but parts like

auto retractible mirrors
heads up display on the windsheild

Buddy of mine also said there was a option on the s13's for (i guess for lack of better term you would call it a jdm curb feeler.) he said it was a light on your bumper that shined on the curb and you could see how close you got by the intensity of the light i guess? dosent sound very usefull but it is kinda cool.

IDK bottom line just seeing if anyone has anymore links on any of these or if anyone knows of any other cool non mainline parts.

Whizbang · 02-21-2009, 11:36 AM

well for Rx7s there are done of random things, mostly based on market sold. So they might be the norm for say the UK, but for US its an oddity.

For the FC:
1. digital climate control was offered
2. 4.30 gears standard for NA models in UK
3. The silly passenger foot bar from Inifini models
4. Headlight squirters
5. Outside air venting (like the FB had). Something i had no idea why they did not offer in the US on the FC
6. Tan interior option for the Verts in Japan
7. Fender markers for turn signals in UK
8. Window blockers for the side windows.

There were also some oddball color options that are rare like Shade Green and Claret Mica. Claret was 1988 only and its too common.

that is all i can think of off the top of my head.

need RX7 · 02-21-2009, 01:00 PM

Back seats!! They are totally useless, but pretty uncommon.

RETed · 02-21-2009, 03:01 PM

"bubble" front side markers
FTP's with "city lights"
Clear Zenki FC front turn signals
Rear "blank" side markers - US-spec FC's have lights / lenses back there
Euro-spec tail lamps + center garnish
vent visors for the side windows

-Ted

speedjunkie · 02-21-2009, 03:25 PM

OP, those auto retractible mirrors you speak of...I'm not sure how "auto" you're talking about, but almost all cars in Japan have mirrors that pull in at the press of a button. It's rare in the US, but in Japan it's quite common.

firzen · 02-21-2009, 03:33 PM

A-pillar 'oh-shit' safety handles.

need RX7 · 02-21-2009, 03:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by firzen

A-pillar 'oh-shit' safety handles.

Do those exist? Never seen them on an FC.

Nopis1O · 02-21-2009, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by speedjunkie

OP, those auto retractible mirrors you speak of...I'm not sure how "auto" you're talking about, but almost all cars in Japan have mirrors that pull in at the press of a button. It's rare in the US, but in Japan it's quite common.

i wish they had them for the fc. lets take this thread to a new level. anybody got pics of the stuff there talkin about?

Whizbang · 02-21-2009, 05:31 PM

foot bar:

need RX7 · 02-21-2009, 06:02 PM

Folding mirrors (kind of rough, but you get the idea)

Back seats.

^^I'm trying to trade those for some bins right now. If it doesn't work out, they're for sale

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Max777 · 02-22-2009, 01:00 AM

S4 taillights that say "turbo" on them are another thing I can think of off the top of my head. These are the only S4 tails I would run on my car, but unfortunately, my car is a convertible, and already has S5 tails.

Rotarydave · 02-22-2009, 01:02 AM

I keep trying to tell you guys but nobody listens backseats are not that rare of an option esp on 2nd gens it is only the US that got the cargo bins

Nopis1O · 02-22-2009, 02:15 AM

^really. . . huh.

well bump for more pictures.

Max777 · 02-22-2009, 02:22 AM

here's a pic of BOTH the JDM rear molding, AND the Euro-spec license plate cluster.

Whizbang · 02-22-2009, 12:49 PM

shows the side markers on the fenders too

02-21-2009, 11:05 AM	#1
Nopis1O Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mid State Illinois Posts: 159 Rep Power: 18	Super Rare Old Skool Parts So lately i have become obsessed with older unheard of or special option parts. i guess that is what you would call them. I recently read about the 1990 afini rx7 and how it had opitons like Door Leg Pad Passenge leg rest bbs mesh wheels with infinity emblem center cap. also not native to rx7 but parts like auto retractible mirrors heads up display on the windsheild Buddy of mine also said there was a option on the s13's for (i guess for lack of better term you would call it a jdm curb feeler.) he said it was a light on your bumper that shined on the curb and you could see how close you got by the intensity of the light i guess? dosent sound very usefull but it is kinda cool. IDK bottom line just seeing if anyone has anymore links on any of these or if anyone knows of any other cool non mainline parts. __________________ 1988 Fc Vert. Super Stock 1990 Fc Hard top: Brideported 13b, weber carb, 350z wheels w/nitrogen, or 16in BBS meshies, Msd, Racaro Racing Seats, Custom Gauge cluster, custom Intake, Relocated Battery, 3inch header back borla exhaust system, Alpine stereo system, Wire tucked, S4 shift boot&knob, custom Strut bar, And soon to come a Full black w/ gold pearl paint job, powder coated break calipers, all black interior, bride headliner/door panels.

02-21-2009, 11:36 AM	#2
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	well for Rx7s there are done of random things, mostly based on market sold. So they might be the norm for say the UK, but for US its an oddity. For the FC: 1. digital climate control was offered 2. 4.30 gears standard for NA models in UK 3. The silly passenger foot bar from Inifini models 4. Headlight squirters 5. Outside air venting (like the FB had). Something i had no idea why they did not offer in the US on the FC 6. Tan interior option for the Verts in Japan 7. Fender markers for turn signals in UK 8. Window blockers for the side windows. There were also some oddball color options that are rare like Shade Green and Claret Mica. Claret was 1988 only and its too common. that is all i can think of off the top of my head. __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-21-2009, 01:00 PM	#3
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Back seats!! They are totally useless, but pretty uncommon. __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

02-21-2009, 05:31 PM	#9
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	foot bar: __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

02-21-2009, 06:02 PM	#10
need RX7 Clean S4 Nutswinger Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Sterling Heights, MI Posts: 485 Rep Power: 18	Folding mirrors (kind of rough, but you get the idea) Back seats. ^^I'm trying to trade those for some bins right now. If it doesn't work out, they're for sale . __________________ -Ted -1986 Mazda RX7 Sport [DD/beater]: engine finally let go at 205k. parts car status. -1986 Mazda RX7 base [resto-mod project]: S5 n/a swap in progress.

02-21-2009, 03:25 PM	#5
speedjunkie RCC Loves Me Not You Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 2,089 Rep Power: 20	OP, those auto retractible mirrors you speak of...I'm not sure how "auto" you're talking about, but almost all cars in Japan have mirrors that pull in at the press of a button. It's rare in the US, but in Japan it's quite common.

02-21-2009, 03:33 PM	#6
firzen Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 231 Rep Power: 18	A-pillar 'oh-shit' safety handles.

02-22-2009, 01:00 AM	#11
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	S4 taillights that say "turbo" on them are another thing I can think of off the top of my head. These are the only S4 tails I would run on my car, but unfortunately, my car is a convertible, and already has S5 tails. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-22-2009, 01:02 AM	#12
Rotarydave Rotary Nut Case Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Cibolo, TX Posts: 273 Rep Power: 17	I keep trying to tell you guys but nobody listens backseats are not that rare of an option esp on 2nd gens it is only the US that got the cargo bins

02-22-2009, 02:15 AM	#13
Nopis1O Rotary Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Mid State Illinois Posts: 159 Rep Power: 18	^really. . . huh. well bump for more pictures. __________________ 1988 Fc Vert. Super Stock 1990 Fc Hard top: Brideported 13b, weber carb, 350z wheels w/nitrogen, or 16in BBS meshies, Msd, Racaro Racing Seats, Custom Gauge cluster, custom Intake, Relocated Battery, 3inch header back borla exhaust system, Alpine stereo system, Wire tucked, S4 shift boot&knob, custom Strut bar, And soon to come a Full black w/ gold pearl paint job, powder coated break calipers, all black interior, bride headliner/door panels.

02-22-2009, 02:22 AM	#14
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 19	here's a pic of BOTH the JDM rear molding, AND the Euro-spec license plate cluster. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-22-2009, 12:49 PM	#15
Whizbang Respecognize! Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Δx = ħ/2Δp Posts: 3,190 Rep Power: 20	shows the side markers on the fenders too __________________ For current updates and event coverage check out Follow on Twitter! @WhizbangRally Whizbang Rally's Webpage \| Facebook

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