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so0n so0n
10-11-2003, 03:35 AM
Ok I don't have my 8 yet so can someone answer these questions for me plzzz..

1. Does the US 8 come with a illuminated gear shifter??
2. Can you fit an illuminated gear knob in a US 8??

I appologize if these questions have already been posted, I did do a search but never found an answer..

Doctorr
10-11-2003, 06:23 AM
No, it doesn't come with one, and no, it is not an option in the States, the only optional knob is a leather wrapped for an automatic.

However........if you check out Canzoomer's thread on ordering from Japan, it is quite 'do-able'. JT Imports website lists them also.
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M-ster
10-11-2003, 08:45 AM
Originally posted by so0n so0n
I appologize if these questions have already been posted, I did do a search but never found an answer..

Funny how i did a search and a bunch came up. Here (http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?threadid=10053&highlight=illuminated) you go.

U. N. O.
10-11-2003, 02:58 PM
try going her to purchase one..:


iluminated shifter (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33703&item=2436331153)

what a really, really would like to find out is if we can get that leather boot in a different color besides black, for instance in winning blue..

mikeb
10-11-2003, 06:41 PM
uno
let us know how that works out

M-ster
10-11-2003, 11:07 PM
Originally posted by U. N. O.
what a really, really would like to find out is if we can get that leather boot in a different color besides black, for instance in winning blue..

As far as I've understand, OEM only comes in black, red and brown. If you're looking outside of these colours, you'd have to go aftermarket or custom job.

canzoomer
10-12-2003, 03:33 AM
Originally posted by U. N. O.
try going her to purchase one..:


iluminated shifter (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&category=33703&item=2436331153)

what a really, really would like to find out is if we can get that leather boot in a different color besides black, for instance in winning blue..

The leather colour options on RX-8's are black, red and taupe.

The shift boot is only in black.

I too wish i could get Winning Blue leather bits..

mikeb
10-13-2003, 03:30 PM
if you want it bad enough get it done custom by a shop
IMO it would look awesome

U. N. O.
10-13-2003, 04:53 PM
Originally posted by mikeb
if you want it bad enough get it done custom by a shop
IMO it would look awesome

the problem with this, is that is hard to find a matching blue.. so far i haven't been able to.. i also tried for leather sits back in the day.. the blue is way off..

goodyrx8
10-13-2003, 10:41 PM
Mine is coming in this week. I'll take a photo and post it after the installation.

mikeb
10-14-2003, 05:57 PM
UNO
youre right custom jobs dont always match but they can depending on how good the shop is and how anal the customer is about it matching

U. N. O.
10-15-2003, 03:23 PM
Originally posted by mikeb
UNO
youre right custom jobs dont always match but they can depending on how good the shop is and how anal the customer is about it matching

when i say off, i mean way off matching.. we put them next to the car and is a no no

U. N. O.
10-15-2003, 03:24 PM
Originally posted by goodyrx8
Mine is coming in this week. I'll take a photo and post it after the installation.

what color?! form where? link and price please

alphapenguin
10-18-2003, 10:59 PM
did anyone get the ones from ebay? ARe they good as the JDM ones?