Howdy
Took delivery of my new Red RX8 today. :D
If I can make one recommendation get as many accessories as you can afford - they look great.
And if you can\'t afford many - get the illuminated gearshift it looks cool:cool but the front air dam skirt and rotary crest are worthwhile too
I got these
Rear underdeflector, front air dam skirt, side air dam skirt, aluminium scuff plate set, red luxury car mat set, Boot liner, Trackstar, two tone leather steering wheel, red leather gear knob, red leather handbrake, red leather front and rear console lids, aluminium air vent bezel, piano black centre panel trim, mp3 player, sports exhaust, rotary crest brushed aluminium, air outlet fins brushed aluminium, b-pillar trim, sat-nav, two tone leather interior - And I wouldn\'t give up a single one.
I\'ll post pics as soon as I get a chance.
Saw a blue one at the dealer - not bad but red rules
Now all I gotta do is 1000 miles in 4days :evillaugh
Congratulations on the car. You will really enjoy it.
Let me know how the boot liner works out. Does it provide any improvement over the standard boot and stop cases tipping down into the well?
Regards
Dave
My car is GREAT!!!! Run in already cause I can\'t stop driving it :D
How anyone can criticise this car is beyond me. It goes plenty fast enough for me. Had a nice little run with my friend following me in his WRX STI. Yes I can confim in 6th 140mph = 7000RPM :D and it feels rock solid.
I got 19mpg for the tank including the 140mph, which was not done in britain of course ;) Fuel consumption below 20mpg don\'t bother me none when the car goes like this.
Everyone is extremely envious and I love it. Noticed a lot of my friends offering to look after my car now.
The boot liner just lines the well, so there still is a well. Found the well pretty useful for small items though which would normally roll all over the boot.
The RX8 is extremely practical, have ferried people and christmas presents back and forth no problem. Even had my 6\' 5" mate in the back seat with a 5\' 6" in front. He was saying things like there\'s loads of room in the back - personally I prefer sitting in the drivers seat. :cool
Also tested Sat Nav - works well except for one small encounter with a tunnel under a bridge in Darlington which was about the size of the RX8 :eek But other than that it works better than expected within the confines of GPS military induced inaccuracy, as it has a gyroscope to detect turns and takes info on speed etc to keep you on track. As long as you have half a brain you can use it no problem.
The MP3 player is great - I can get 150 songs (with titles displayed on LED screen as they are played) on one disc no problem. Thats 10 - 15 cds on one CD :D I never seem to hear repeats for ages. The BOSE Audiopilot is great too. The system was well worth the extra couple hundred £.
Really like remote (as in "on keyless remote") boot opener asit is handy for slipping things in boot if u r not planning to leave.
Big Bridgestone RE040\'s don\'t like Ice though, had some interesting sideways movement on the ice the other morning but that\'s what big tyre\'s do. Have found the RE040\'s to be pretty good in the wet, I won\'t be dumping them for S03\'s or P Zero Rosso\'s just yet.
Though one of those two will be the replacement for these tyres when they wear down.
Will post pics when I get time, I promise. Just hectic holiday period , work and continually driving my RX8 together add up to little free time :p
I\'ve ordered my Rx-8 (HP) a few weeks ago, delivery beginning of July. (estimated)
Titanium Grey with black/brown leather interior, navigation (standard), Bose sound system (standard), glass sunroof (option), 2-tone gearshifter with lightning (option), 2-tone hand-brake leaver (option), MP3 player (option), Sport mirrors (option), gaspumps for bonnet (option), mobile-carkit holder (option), rubber carpets (option).
I\'ve read that you also use the MP3-player.
Does it work well ? Does the player read all types of MP3-formats ? If the title-name of the track is longer than the availible caracters of the display => is the text beiing scrolled around ? Does the player read also RW-discs ? Is there a max. of tracks on the disc that the player is able to read ?
I\'m also thinking about the sports exhoust...
Are you satisfied with it ?
What\'s the sound like ? Better than the original box ?
Is there improvement in performance ?
Awaiting your info.
Thanks in advance !
QuoteOriginally posted by watte??
I\'ve read that you also use the MP3-player.
Does it work well ? Does the player read all types of MP3-formats ? If the title-name of the track is longer than the availible caracters of the display => is the text beiing scrolled around ? Does the player read also RW-discs ? Is there a max. of tracks on the disc that the player is able to read ?
I\'m also thinking about the sports exhoust...
Are you satisfied with it ?
What\'s the sound like ? Better than the original box ?It works very well. I haven\'t had any mp3 files it hasn\'t been able to read yet. If the title is longer you can scroll it yourself using the text/audio cont knob, but it doesn\'t auto scroll. You can change what is displayed (artist,title,album,track time) by using disp button. Haven\'t tried cd-rw disc yet so don\'t know, does it matter - cd-r\'s are cheap. Max tracks seems to be limited by size of cd so far.
Sport\'s exhaust = bigger tail pipes. That\'s about the only difference I can tell, doesn\'t seem to my humble ears to be much difference in sound (exhaust audiophiles correct me if I\'m wrong). In terms of performance according to american forum if u have complete free-flow exhaust u only gain about 5HP - so answer is probably no.
Is there improvement in performance ?
Awaiting your info.
Thanks in advance !
Phew that\'s a lot of questions. :)
Here we go:
It works very well. I haven\'t had any mp3 files it hasn\'t been able to read yet. If the title is longer you can scroll it yourself using the text/audio cont knob, but it doesn\'t auto scroll. You can change what is displayed (artist,title,album,track time) by using disp button. Haven\'t tried cd-rw disc yet so don\'t know, does it matter - cd-r\'s are cheap. Max tracks seems to be limited by size of cd so far.
Sport\'s exhaust = bigger tail pipes. :confused: That\'s about the only difference I can tell, doesn\'t seem to my humble ears to be much difference in sound (exhaust audiophiles correct me if I\'m wrong). In terms of performance according to American forum if u have complete free-flow exhaust u only gain about 5HP - so answer is probably no.
I deserve a drink after that. :guinness
Hope that helps
Ryan
Blimey Deathknell, is there anything you didn\'t order!! :D
Watte, are you definitely getting black/brown interior? Apparently it\'s not available for the UK, as one of the users of the OC forum ordered it, and got a phone calll from Mazda (?) to tell them they couldn\'t have it, as it was only for mainland Europe (or in other words the whole world, except the UK :reallymad ). Best double check with your dealer.
EDIT: Just thought, you might not be in the UK. If not, then please ignore!!
QuoteOriginally posted by Deathknell
Howdy
Took delivery of my new Red RX8 today. :D
If I can make one recommendation get as many accessories as you can afford - they look great.
And if you can\'t afford many - get the illuminated gearshift it looks cool:cool but the front air dam skirt and rotary crest are worthwhile too
I got these
Rear underdeflector, front air dam skirt, side air dam skirt, aluminium scuff plate set, red luxury car mat set, Boot liner, Trackstar, two tone leather steering wheel, red leather gear knob, red leather handbrake, red leather front and rear console lids, aluminium air vent bezel, piano black centre panel trim, mp3 player, sports exhaust, rotary crest brushed aluminium, air outlet fins brushed aluminium, b-pillar trim, sat-nav, two tone leather interior - And I wouldn\'t give up a single one.
I\'ll post pics as soon as I get a chance.
Saw a blue one at the dealer - not bad but red rules
Now all I gotta do is 1000 miles in 4days :evillaugh
Ain\'t that about 6500 squid of extras? :eek: Are you a Mazda sales person or summat? :p
QuoteOriginally posted by R Excite
Ain\'t that about 6500 squid of extras? :eek: Are you a Mazda sales person or summat? :p
It was only ~2700 more than base model with leather and sat nav.
And it\'s only money, when u die u can\'t take it with you. ;)
QuoteOriginally posted by Deathknell
It was only ~2700 more than base model with leather and sat nav.
And it\'s only money, when u die u can\'t take it with you. ;)
Very true.
Sorry to be a pedant but the current prices for your accessories are:
Rear underdeflector, 325
front air dam skirt, 450
side air dam skirt, 350
aluminium scuff plate set, 200
red luxury car mat set, 60
Boot liner, 65
two tone leather steering wheel, 250
red leather gear knob, 100
red leather handbrake, 140
red leather front and rear console lids, 180
aluminium air vent bezel, 55
piano black centre panel trim, 100
mp3 player, 300
sports exhaust, 450
rotary crest brushed aluminium, 75
air outlet fins brushed aluminium, 170
b-pillar trim, 100
sub total 3370
plus
Trackstar, 1000
smart nav 650
leather upholstery 1500
Grand Total 6520
I’m just jealous really. It’s a great list and I’m sure the car looks superb. But if you had to choose, what would you recommend for the body parts out of the top list for a budget of say £1000 i.e. excluding mp3 player, trackstar, nav and leather ?
Geess - you guys in the UK get so many more extra\'s. We don\'t get much here in Oz really.
Post some pics. up when you get a mo. Deathknell.
QuoteOriginally posted by R Excite
Very true.
sub total 3370
plus
Trackstar, 1000
smart nav 650
leather upholstery 1500
Grand Total 6520
I’m just jealous really. It’s a great list and I’m sure the car looks superb. But if you had to choose, what would you recommend for the body parts out of the top list for a budget of say £1000 i.e. excluding mp3 player, trackstar, nav and leather ?
Don\'t have smart nav & sure i paid a little less on a few of those items :D
I\'ll give u a list of those that are really good excl player etc.
front air dam skirt, 450
side air dam skirt, 350
rotary crest brushed aluminium, 75
air outlet fins brushed aluminium, 170
aluminium scuff plate set, 200
Piano blacks a nice touch but above would be more important imho.
Can\'t wait to see some pics dude!
pics as promised.
:)
:D
:wave
;)
She\'s a beut, no question! V v jealous...! :D
just got round to actually taking a piccie .. only taken me about 3 months ... this is pre-mods .. i\'ll take a nicer pic once i\'ve got all the mods done.
hat-astrophy see you are in the lothians do you know that we are holding a meet starting in Edinburgh 18-04-04?
With the prospect of 15 RX-8s and growing you are welcome to come along!
Here are the details:http://rx8ownersclub.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1841&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=60
QuoteOriginally posted by hat-astrophy
just got round to actually taking a piccie .. only taken me about 3 months ... this is pre-mods .. i\'ll take a nicer pic once i\'ve got all the mods done.
Pre-mods ??
Can we ask what you have in mind.
Only seen one RX-8 so far with Mods, it had an aftermarket rear wing, made the black car it was on look even more sinister though :) :) :) :)
Well i\'ve got some little bits and bobs added now (like the illuminated gear nob, fins etc. - just things i never thought of when i bought it) but was thinking of getting the mazdaspeed bodykit - once anyone knows where in Scotland i can get one, otherwise i\'ll have to do some saving - saw it on eBay for about £6000 fitted - owch.
QuoteOriginally posted by hat-astrophy
Well i\'ve got some little bits and bobs added now (like the illuminated gear nob, fins etc. - just things i never thought of when i bought it) but was thinking of getting the mazdaspeed bodykit - once anyone knows where in Scotland i can get one, otherwise i\'ll have to do some saving - saw it on eBay for about £6000 fitted - owch.
As Dealer Liaison Officer for RX8 Owners Club I know of an English dealer who is about to bring 40 kits into the UK and will be offering a discount to members so keep in touch hat-astrophy:D
time to get my membership application actually printed off filled in and sent away, instead of sitting on my desktop waiting for me to get off my lard behind and sort it out ...:D
bloomin heck that was a quick reply!!!!!!!
So can all 20 of us call round for tea and biscuits on the 18th?:D
QuoteOriginally posted by hat-astrophy
time to get my membership application actually printed off filled in and sent away, instead of sitting on my desktop waiting for me to get off my lard behind and sort it out ...:D
Once you have done this did you know I can get you 15% discount on all Mazda RX-8 Accessories - right here in Scotland and only a 45 minute drive for you?
i would LOVE to see my wife\'s face if you all turned up .... not to mention the looks on my neighbours faces .. however i\'m the wrong direction from Straiton for the proposed route .. Haddington to be precise, so it would mean everyone trekking out along the Bypass and the A1 before heading straight back to Straiton to set off, but if we all fancy a route out the East in the future then you\'d all be more than welcome. There\'s one of my neighbours who has his biker club round to meet up before setting off on day trips, would love to out do him with 18 RX8\'s !
QuoteOriginally posted by cliff williams
Once you have done this did you know I can get you 15% discount on all Mazda RX-8 Accessories - right here in Scotland and only a 45 minute drive for you?
should have thought of that before i got all my bits and bobs recently from McKay Mazda who i see is on your list .. never mind that\'ll teach me to be lazy. THe owner did just say to me at lunchtime ..\'see you next time you\'re in\' -- he knows me too well !
QuoteOriginally posted by hat-astrophy
i would LOVE to see my wife\'s face if you all turned up .... not to mention the looks on my neighbours faces .. however i\'m the wrong direction from Straiton for the proposed route .. Haddington to be precise, so it would mean everyone trekking out along the Bypass and the A1 before heading straight back to Straiton to set off, but if we all fancy a route out the East in the future then you\'d all be more than welcome. There\'s one of my neighbours who has his biker club round to meet up before setting off on day trips, would love to out do him with 18 RX8\'s !
You forgot to add in the S2000 guys!
Could be as much as five of them if Euan is on the money!
Have several unlistedRX8ers who are sitting on the fence as usual but will probably join on the day. Am dreaming at the potential number..............
Whatever happens will have far more RX8s together at a UK meet than ever before :)
QuoteOriginally posted by hat-astrophy
should have thought of that before i got all my bits and bobs recently from McKay Mazda who i see is on your list .. never mind that\'ll teach me to be lazy. THe owner did just say to me at lunchtime ..\'see you next time you\'re in\' -- he knows me too well !
McKay Mazda are not on my list yet!
sorry must have mis-read doesn\'t matter .. paid them now anyway, quite annoying though, because all the parts i got they were saying \'yip - should have been standard, yip - should have been standard too\' etc. small whispered sweary words :rolleyes: