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In my own opinion, the FC3S dominates the whole Mazda brand in ID5S.

After having used the FT86 and a Fully Tuned Z33 and GC8, I have to say that the RX8 is a -bad- car in comparison. Acceleration is superior with the FT86, the Z33 has it in stability and ease of control, and so does the GC8.

I thus conclude that nobody should ever_ever get the car and hope to do something awesome with it. It doesn't have anything going for it; despite being lighter than all three cars and in theory, should handle better, it's just far too slippery and lacks punch.

I'd rank RX-8 around somewhere in the mid tiers. It's not a car made to dominate like the top tiers, but its still a decent car nonetheless.

Handling wise, it's definitely no 86 or NA6CE, but I'd actually say it's better than the FD. It doesn't slip alot (something the FD, at least the RS tends to be) so it's easier to manage those turns. Accel of course, I can't deny it's poor but that's been the case since ID4 anyway.

This post has been edited by Phoenix_Cypher_K1 on Aug 21 2011, 01:59 AM

Why is the RX-7 Type RS also called as the FD3S6? I thought the chassis was only listed as the FD3S in the game?

I think that has something to do with it's connection to the the FD-Spirit. The details of this escape me however.

Besides Digibunny's answer below (it does have connection with FD Spirit R, in V2 and 3 the Spirit R is also FD3S6), it's also just to differentiate the two FDs in the rankings..since they both share the same chassis of FD3S. You don't see FD3S6 mentioned elsewhere after all.

Where did the '6' come from anyways? It being the 6th revision or something?

I think the 6 is a trim level or something.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_RX-7

The FD had the original Efini series in Japan, a North American spec, a Touring model, One for the UK, and three versions of the Spirit.

The "RS" was the first of the series 8, ( Followed by the RZ and then the Spirit), but I'm at a loss as to where the 6 came from.

Yeah, my query earlier was on where the 6 came from because I was curious on where it came from and I cannot find any info on it.

Maybe somebody just randomly add a 6 there and it became popular? Isn't AE86T unofficial as well? Though in that case I believe the meaning of the "T" is evident.

Maybe because the first FD was part of series 6? But in that case, shouldn't it be Keisuke's and Kyoko's FD that's listed as FD3S6, since theirs are the FD Type R, instead of the RS? If anything, the RS should be FD3S8 instead of 6..

This post has been edited by McKwack on Aug 22 2011, 11:24 PM

I think the .6 probably come from year 1996, the year when the chassis typeRS based on were made. As for FD3S.i, I think it stand for Infini which also called Efini.

This post has been edited by venth85 on Aug 23 2011, 08:46 PM

A noob question out of curiosity:

Does FD3S in V6 get the mythical Keisuke's Twin Turbo tuning upgrade? I remember folks used to talk about it in V5, with body kit/rollcage conditions (no such thing in V5, though).

Nope, your mythical twin turbo upgrade disappears in D6AA. You only get Kyoko's Single turbo though.

Thanks for the answer.

started to drive back the rx-8...is it juz me..or does the rx-8 actually do much better..hmm...

I use FD3S , Add Bodykit Of RE-Amemiya , Looks Better xD

Wrote a lot from memory, a lot referenced from wikipedia.

Most likely refers to the "Series" of RX-7 it belongs to.

Model years referenced here refer to the USA models.

First generation RX-7s ran from 79-85 and had the chassis code of SA in 79 then FB from 80-85.
Series 1 79-80, comprised the SA code.
Series 2 80-83, the code changed to FB and featured minor bumper changes and tail light changes, there may have been engine/drivetrain changes as well. Carb'ed 12A engine models used a manual choke in the dash for cold starts.
Series 3 83-85, was still known was FB, more minor bumper changes (front lower fascia specifically) as well no manual choke pull for carb 12A engines. New to the RX-7 13B fuel injected engine offered as option on the new GSL-SE.

Series 4 86-88, new 2nd generation FC RX-7. NA and turbo models. LSD offererd on NA and Turbo models, mechanical clutch type,
Series 4.5 88.5, rear model sticker changed to a rubber/plastic badge, 15 and 16" wheels now featured polished look rather than matte gray paint. Possibly some interior changes.
Series 5 89-91, new rear tail lights, new front bumper fascia, body side moldings now color keyed to the rest of the body as opposed to being black plastic, a notch in the body moldings that was previously in the center of the molding moved down lower to the bottom of the molding. Gasket between front bumper and fenders removed and bumper extended to make up the difference for a cleaner look. NA engine power output increased from 146bhp to 160bhp, aux. port controlled switched to electronic rather than exhaust backpressure and redline increased from 7K to 8K. From 90+ NAs also feature new VDI system which switches intake runners at around 4k-5K RPM, does not affect top end but improves mid range torque. TurboII models received turbo system modifications increasing power from 182bhp to 202bhp. LSD switched from clutch type to viscous, only offered on Turbo and GTUs (NA) models.

92 was skipped in USA market.

Series 6 93-95 (US) new 3rd generation FD RX-7, sequential twin turbo system, etc. Exports to US stopped in 95 most likely due to mix of emissions requirements and flagging market on beastly Japanese imports. Was extremely expensive from what I've read too.
Series 7 96-98 (non-US) some minor tweaks, nothing outrageous.
Series 8 99-02 (non-US) aka 99spec. New front fascia, spoiler, seats, wheels, tail light design, various mechanical changes (metal turbo Y-pipe rather than plastic, intercooler changes too I think) stock output increaed to 276bhp.

I currently use the FD3S6, w/ option A tuning
Basic tuned finished
About to renew for the second time
Does anyone know the difference in performance when it comes to different option tuning
-Thanks

so FD is better than FC? Shiiett?

Every car in the game is the same, SEGA created it so that only the driver's skill is important in a race

Anybody know a list of Exhausts for the FC on ID6? I've been looking all over the internet but can't find a parts list.

Never mind, found the exhaust I was looking for. That FC605 sure is pricey IRL. Hope they still make it.

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This post has been edited by ATRUM_Neto on Jun 13 2012, 11:51 PM

ah...found ur quote...

even though i can't find a EXHAUST FC3s initial D list..

i can find this though....hope it helps

Ahh it's just the bodykits, bit it does help. Now O know how much to save for that front lip and hood, thanks bro.

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