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Old 07-19-2010, 11:07 AM
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If a car im looking at is actually a Track model... it doesnt have the Rays wheels but it does have brembos. Is there anywhere I can run the VIN to see what package is on it?
Old 07-19-2010, 11:21 AM
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I do not believe VIN# specifies the model. Easiest way to tell if it was made a track model is to push see if you have VDC OR TCS.. VDC is only available on track and touring models in 2003 i believe. So if you have VDC its a track... UNless you have leather seats, and bose stereo , its a touring.


Truth is , it doesn't matter what model it is, Because the only differences in the models are the , brakes, wheels, seats, stereo.. Except base model.. Which misses the cruise control and LSD
Old 07-19-2010, 11:23 AM
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wtf is the point of the track model without brembos?
Old 07-19-2010, 11:23 AM
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pretty sure you have a track, don't think there was a grand touring for 03 - 05. someone prob sold the rays for some money

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Old 07-19-2010, 11:24 AM
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Originally Posted by BonesZ33
VDC is only available on track and touring models in 2003 i believe.
The Performance model had it as well.
Old 07-19-2010, 11:28 AM
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Originally Posted by Nexx
wtf is the point of the track model without brembos?
he has brembos, just not the rays

Originally Posted by teh215
The Performance model had it as well.
yes you are right, well in that case if he had a performance model, the only difference would be is he has upgraded brembos, if he has a track model , the only difference is hes missing the rays.

Most likely the owner sold the rays for money
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Originally Posted by BonesZ33
I do not believe VIN# specifies the model. Easiest way to tell if it was made a track model is to push see if you have VDC OR TCS.. VDC is only available on track and touring models in 2003 i believe. So if you have VDC its a track... UNless you have leather seats, and bose stereo , its a touring.


Truth is , it doesn't matter what model it is, Because the only differences in the models are the , brakes, wheels, seats, stereo.. Except base model.. Which misses the cruise control and LSD

Thanks... ive already got a Track Model, looking at this one cause its LS and low miles... just havent ever been in one that wasnt a track to look for diffs haha.
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Originally Posted by Wipe_Drive
Is there anywhere I can run the VIN to see what package is on it?
No.
Old 07-19-2010, 12:22 PM
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Is he the original owner? If so, maybe he has the window sticker.

He could have added the Brembos to a Performance model or sold the Rays wheels. Which did he say he did?
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He could have added the Brembos to a Performance model or sold the Rays wheels. Which did he say he did?[/QUOTE]


its on a used car lot, and they were told it was a track edition when it was traded in.
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There are a lot of Franken-Zs out there. You can't tell from the VIN, but a dealer can look it up in their system by VIN and tell you what it was delivered as.
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Something else to look for, if the Brembos were installed on a different model they probably cut the dust shields to accommodate the larger rotors.
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Originally Posted by AdvanZ33
Something else to look for, if the Brembos were installed on a different model they probably cut the dust shields to accommodate the larger rotors.
Good call.
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Some data:

"The Track model ($34,079) gets vented Brembo brakes, 18-inch rubber mounted on lightweight aluminum wheels, and front and rear spoilers. It comes with the cloth, is equipped with VDC, the viscous differential, xenon headlights, tire-pressure monitor, HomeLink, aluminum pedals (of course), the electrochromic mirror, and illuminated visor mirrors"
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i'm betting it's one of those Franken-Z's according to Dave. Since you don't have all of the parts that complete a Track model
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Originally Posted by NismoZ123
Some data:

"The Track model ($34,079) gets vented Brembo brakes, 18-inch rubber mounted on lightweight aluminum wheels, and front and rear spoilers. It comes with the cloth, is equipped with VDC, the viscous differential, xenon headlights, tire-pressure monitor, HomeLink, aluminum pedals (of course), the electrochromic mirror, and illuminated visor mirrors"
Unfortunately, with the exception of the Brembos and Rays wheels, that also describes the Performance model. A true track also has the underbody diffusers, something that came as part of the Aero package only offered on the Track.
Old 07-20-2010, 09:16 PM
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what about the rear wiper? does that have any influence on the model?
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Originally Posted by tangent155
what about the rear wiper? does that have any influence on the model?
no.
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