Anyone seen this: http://www.poweraxel.com/mazdaspeed/news/news2003/ms003.html

Looks like it's an RX-8 on the front page. Does someone have access to this catalog?

Mazdaspeed should make a .pfd version of it. Although I can't read japaneese I could look at the pretty pictures! ;)

Try this link :-)
http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/

AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!! !!!!!!
*literally ROFL*

CHECK OUT THAT MOTHERF*CKIN" MAZDASPEED BONGO FRIENDEE!!!!!! AHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!! !!!!
now THAT"S a f*ckin' shaggin' wagon...... omg... ahahahaha... ha....... *sigh*

werd tu yo mutha. :)

Which one of these is not like the others... :D

actually, the Bongo Friendee and MPV are kinda similar, but holy christ is that RV (the 'Friendee) super freakin' ugly!!!

YO, that BONGo is freking great

does mazdaspeed have an American site?
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Try this link:
http://www.mazdausa.com/mazdaspeed/

Hey I got this translated into engrish:

Type MODEL: SE3P < Principal statistics > Size total length 4,435mm full 1,770mm total height 1,340mm wheel based 2,700mm engine 13b water cooling serial 2 rotor entire aerodynamic volume displacement 654cc x 2 highest output 184kW (250ps) /8500rpm largest torque 216Nm (22.0kgm) /5500rpm transmission 6 speed MT < Special equipment > The front nose front additional canard carbon make side skirt set rear under spoiler rear wing angular adjustment type aero mirror B pillar garnish ƒJ�[ƒ{ƒ“ƒrƒgƒ� finished MAZDASPEED logographic entering high performance suspension unit height / attenuation power adjustment type front stabilizer spring rate rise ƒŠƒAƒXƒ^ƒrƒ‰ƒCƒU�[ spring rate rise strengthening bush rubber hardness rise performance bar aluminum make front strut bar aluminum make ria To rut/rat bar aluminum make high performance brake caliper - the kit 4 pot caliper - the + private brake pad brake line kit stainless steel mesh type slit rotor sport tuned exhaust system sport catalyser - the + dual silencer - the air filter - low resistance type high volt/bolt silicon lead/read it is low the resistant type strengthening clutch set single disk lightweight flywheel Just the type clutch hose stainless steel mesh type L.S.D. mechanical cable type 2WAY sport meter monitoring system sport seat type F ƒXƒ|�[ƒeƒBƒŒƒbƒh carbon look console kit carbon lux itchy panel kit sport shifter shift knob software urethane make knee pad rearview mirror cover carbon look MAZDASPEED logographic entering

this is off this site http://www.poweraxel.com/autosalon/as2003/mazdaspeed/

Hey it only has 246Hp! Goddamn it!! I wanted 280. All show no go.:mad:

Has anyone heard even the remotest of rumors about other MazdaSpeed vehcles.

Of course, I know about the MS RX-8 and the MS6 5dr hatchback. What I was wondering about was something like a MS PR5 or MS6 wagon or MS Tribute.

All models would be very competitive with the MS6 2.3L I4 turbo making 280HP/280 ft-lbs and AWD.

Would you even speculate that these are market viable options.

I wouldnt' count on a MSPR5 as the car's replacement is theoreticaly expected to be here in dec. but according to the mazdaspeed rep I spoke with a couple of months ago, "I cant tell you what vehicles will get a mazdaspeed version, but I will tell you not to expect a truck, mpv, or tribute, the others, you'll just have to wait and see;) " based on that response i would say that eventually every sporty, or sports car they make will have a ms edition.

Originally posted by xeos
Anyone seen this: http://www.poweraxel.com/mazdaspeed/news/news2003/ms003.html

Looks like it's an RX-8 on the front page. Does someone have access to this catalog?

Mazdaspeed should make a .pfd version of it. Although I can't read japaneese I could look at the pretty pictures! ;)

Here is what it says:
You handle Matsuda speed and, you sell all commodity was published " parts list 2003 ", via the Matsuda group dealership, and the Matsuda speed commodity dealer of entire country. " Parts list 2003 ", the touring kit and the sport kit which are the commodity of the Matsuda speed brand, is the commodity comprehensive catalog which compiled, all commodity such as general-purpose commodity and goods easyly to see. The new commodity of the touring kit " A- specifications " " A- specifications " which last year is sold and compared to clearly materialized converted the concept of Matsuda speed " RX - 7 R - the specifications " and so on, publication of the most influential commodity has become the contents where of course summary of the Matsuda speed all commodity understands in this 1 volume. Convenience characteristic of part searching is seriously considered concerning page constitution, the first half the car classification page, the latter half is formed in the page classified by commodity. In addition, the publication photograph adopts the all color all the over pages 105. Furthermore, it is finished in the catalog which is charm e.g., function of the part and explanation of concept are included.

lemme try a more english friendly translation... ;)
not word for word, but important parts to make sense and to make it a realistic translation.


mazdaspeed is publishing the "parts catalog 2003" through mazda group sales division/mazdaspeed product handling shops nationwide.

"parts catalog 2003" is a product catalog combining the touring kit, sports kit, all-purpose products, and other goods of the mazdaspeed brand in one catalog for easier browsing. new touring kit products introduced last year for atenza a-spec, demio a-spec, as well as products that define the mazdaspeed concept more than ever such as for the rx-7 r-spec, are of course included. browsing has been made easy by differentiating the first half of the catalog car specific, and the latter half product specific. printed pictures total 105 pages, all in color. with functions and explanations of the concepts of the parts, this catalog has been made to be very appealing.


that's about as accurate as i can get. again, if any of you other japanese readers out there think it's folly, jump in and correct me.

check out this site: http://www.mazdaspeed.net/

they sell ALL jdm mazdaspeed kits, and you can get this 2003 catalog for $25. pretty sweet...nose kit for rx-7 runs ~$1200, a bit expensive

and they also have scans of pages of the catalog on their website...didn't see the kit for the 8 tho

whoa a minivan with a spoiler and ground effect! Mazda really is original ... ;) :p

EDIT: wait that's a full size van. Now that's what I'm talkin about! LOL

Any galleries of that thing? I need some more pictures ... :D

Hey guys. Im not big on the looks of the RX8, but love the Mazdaspeed version. Does anyone know if Mazda USA will be selling the mazdaspeed version of it? TIA
Ernie

i think so because they sell other mazda speed stuff for older models...

have u seen the car in person?:D

Originally posted by RacingDynamcs
i think so because they sell other mazda speed stuff for older models...

have u seen the car in person?:D

No, but I had a RX7 with the Mazdaspeed GTC front end and loved it. Now I want the Mazdaspeed RX8!

Thats a gorgeous car!!!

Looks like a 99-spec or maybe a RB type II wing...

omg u got any more pics? post them!!!!!!!!!!!!! :p

Thanks guys.....Its a '99 Mazdaspeed GTC front end with a stock '99 JDM rear adj. spoiler.

Here's one of the interior

I love the RX7, just want something new.

Very nice 7 Ernie. I was talking to a guy from Mazda R&D at rev it up in OC, My bro asked when the MazdaSpeed Version will be out. Mark said not for another 3yrs. AGAIN that is still a speculation. But I will enjoy my 8 until then.

If you don't want to wait that long, the MazdaSpeed parts will be available soon after the 8 arrives.

But Enjoy these for now.... :D

Another...

Mirror

Seats

wow. i never knew about the mazdaspeed version of this car. it look a lot better. i'll be looking forward to the mazdaspeed parts for it :D

I have a good pic of Ernie's old car.
I have to agree that the rx8 mazdaspeed front looks sillybazilly.
Ernie have you been to the mazda web site yet and seen all the mazdaspeed goodies for the 8?

Originally posted by Renesis08
... Mark said not for another 3yrs. ...

can anyone else confirm this...
if this is the case.. ill consider an earlier purchase..

damn i love the look of the 7. Almost looks like a tiny Z06 but mazda style. Do i notice slicks on the back there? What time's did you run at the track?

He ran 10's.


I like how the mazdaspeed 8 looks. :D

Almost looks like a tiny Z06 but mazda style

well...more like the Z06 looks like a larger 7.
but let's not get into that.
:D

santino

what's it take to get approval for mazdaspeed parts, i auto-x would that be enough?

Yes, Mazda Competition is a great resource, and all you need to do is drive your mazda in 3 events a year.. 3 autocrosses.... 1 drag race, 2 autoxs... 1 road race 1 drag 1 autox... just so long as it is an official event.

It helps a little if you have a SCCA membership or something similar.

Here's a link to the Mazda Motorsports/Mazdaspeed/Mazdacom/ site

http://www.mazdamotorsports.com

The dapratment is run by real motorheads/rotorheads... would you expect anything less?

awesome thanx for your help, i particpate in a minimium for 9 events a year, so i'll be fine there and i have a membership to the scca (and renew it when necessary)

That's a great program but the membership rules say autocrossers can't purchase body parts or interior trim parts. Foo.
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Mazda Competition does not sell Mazdaspeed parts. They stopped importing them from Japan.

Jason
www.rx7store.net

Originally posted by Jason
Mazda Competition does not sell Mazdaspeed parts. They stopped importing them from Japan.

Jason
www.rx7store.net

then how do us americans get them

and also why can't auto-x's get body parts, i want that wing and the mirrors, i'm not a big fan of the factory wing, but i like the mazdaspeed one

Contact me, I can get mazdaspeed parts. They are not cheap though. However, it will be interesting to see what mazdaspeed produces after the Rx-8 has been tuned

Corksport will also be offering MS parts.

Yeah I used to autocross to obtain good deals on stock parts and along with it come great service.. thank you Tim and the bunch in Irvine.. I gotta get back out there soon!

Some of your local Mazda dealerships will soon become official MAZDASPEED dealerships as well... Ford is still working on the logistics.

www.takakaira.com

Link to MS parts :
www.takakaira.com/asp/template.asp?cat=1&id=753&prodID=PQqMnNnikJlhoKj

Originally posted by RacerX7FB
Yeah I used to autocross to obtain good deals on stock parts and along with it come great service.. thank you Tim and the bunch in Irvine.. I gotta get back out there soon!

Some of your local Mazda dealerships will soon become official MAZDASPEED dealerships as well... Ford is still working on the logistics.

when i ordered my 8, my dealership had a mazdaspeed logo in it's little box, and when i asked they said they could sell mazdaspeed parts (this was yesterday mind you when i went in to finalize some things)

Not to spoil anyone's purchase of the rx8 this year but I caught wind of a mazdaspeed version of the rx8 supercharged coming out late next year or as early as summer next year. I think I will wait. And hopefully by then they will have a completed version of the production supra as well.

Originally posted by Igoslow
Not to spoil anyone's purchase of the rx8 this year but I caught wind of a mazdaspeed version of the rx8 supercharged coming out late next year or as early as summer next year. I think I will wait. And hopefully by then they will have a completed version of the production supra as well.

from where/whom??

i wish i had a bullshit emoticon here. Straight from the horses mouth many times mazda has said that mazdaspeed wasn't gonna release the MS RX-8 for at least 2 years and were not persuing FI at that time.

That being said, man i hope youre right. I will gladly eat my words with a side of liver.

Originally posted by Farsyde
...Straight from the horses mouth many times mazda has said that mazdaspeed wasn't gonna release the MS RX-8 for at least 2 years and were not persuing FI at that time... Where did you hear this?

---jps

can anybody translate some of there shots for me?

http://thewretchedbeaver.flippedcracker.net/RX-8/mazdaspeed%201.JPG
please say that isn't the price each? that'd be about 500 dollars a wheel

http://thewretchedbeaver.flippedcracker.net/RX-8/mazdaspeed%202.JPG
what are these just for show or do these have a purpose

so what's this too

Originally posted by The Beav
so what's this too

looks like an armrest.

Originally posted by Cylo


looks like an armrest.

i guess i just don't see it then, but that does look like the window controls off a door

That pad is for your leg. You use it to brace yourself when you're cornering.

Originally posted by Ahura
That pad is for your leg. You use it to brace yourself when you're cornering.

that sounds pretty resonable, wouldn't that be the reason for lumbar/bolstering (can't remember which is which right now)

Originally posted by Ahura
That pad is for your leg. You use it to brace yourself when you're cornering.
Ok, I can see that now... remember everything is on the driver's right so the pics make sense now.

edit... err... the driver is on right side of the vehicle, and the big picture is the drivers left (center console) and the small is the door panel (driver's right)

got alittle ahead of myself. It was in a previous (about 4 months ago) issue of SCC. I just got the most recent issue yesterday and found this.

So as i said, pass the salt im eating my words.

The Beav
can anybody translate some of there shots for me?

1p:
Lightweight and the high rigidity wheel by aluminum forge 1 piece.
It supports sport driving, that Improvement in a handling performance etc by the highly efficient and the cool design.


* When equipping with this, that need the exclusive long adapter.(350 Japanese Yen)
* When equipping with 17inch wheel (17X7.5JJ) for 16inch wheel type car, need 225/50 R17 tyre.
When equipping with 18inch wheel (18X8.0JJ) for 16inch wheel type car, need 225/45 R18 tyre.
It is required separately.

* Separately attachment part set (4.500 Japanese Yen)
Center cap (carbon) 1set (16.000 Japanese Yen)
Center cap (Rays logotype) 1set is also set up.(12.800 Japanese Yen)
* A center cap (flat type) cannot equip 17 inches.


* All the prices of the goods carried by this site are main part prices. Attachment expense and the consumption tax are not included.
* According to terminal environment, the difference between an actual color and a few may arise.


>please say that isn't the price each? that'd be about 500 dollars a wheel.
17X7.5JJ ...... 60.000 Yen X 4 = 240.000 Yen (1set)
18X8.0JJ ...... 66.000 Yen X 4 = 264.000 Yen (1set)

2p:
With the feeling of a material of the carbon used also for a racing car, sport-likeness was emphasized also to the side view.


For acrylics visor non-equipped vehicles.
For acrylics visor equipped vehicles.

>what are these just for show or do these have a purpose
.......? A free improvement in image


3p:
>so what's this too
......for your knee

OK? :D seeyou
EAST MOON

thanks a ton east moon, those wheels are a good only abotu 500 a set yeah, i'll might just have to get me a set to put some r compounds on for when i auto-x (stock class cars can run r compounds), hey east moon since you're in japan could you buy us jdm/mazdaspeed prices and ship them to us?



Originally posted by EAST MOON

1p:
Lightweight and the high rigidity wheel by aluminum forge 1 piece.
It supports sport driving, that Improvement in a handling performance etc by the highly efficient and the cool design.


* When equipping with this, that need the exclusive long adapter.(350 Japanese Yen)
* When equipping with 17inch wheel (17X7.5JJ) for 16inch wheel type car, need 225/50 R17 tyre.
When equipping with 18inch wheel (18X8.0JJ) for 16inch wheel type car, need 225/45 R18 tyre.
It is required separately.

* Separately attachment part set (4.500 Japanese Yen)
Center cap (carbon) 1set (16.000 Japanese Yen)
Center cap (Rays logotype) 1set is also set up.(12.800 Japanese Yen)
* A center cap (flat type) cannot equip 17 inches.


* All the prices of the goods carried by this site are main part prices. Attachment expense and the consumption tax are not included.
* According to terminal environment, the difference between an actual color and a few may arise.


>please say that isn't the price each? that'd be about 500 dollars a wheel.
17X7.5JJ ...... 60.000 Yen X 4 = 240.000 Yen (1set)
18X8.0JJ ...... 66.000 Yen X 4 = 264.000 Yen (1set)

2p:
With the feeling of a material of the carbon used also for a racing car, sport-likeness was emphasized also to the side view.


For acrylics visor non-equipped vehicles.
For acrylics visor equipped vehicles.

>what are these just for show or do these have a purpose
.......? A free improvement in image


3p:
>so what's this too
......for your knee

OK? :D seeyou
EAST MOON

Ernie, Chuck at Rotary Extreme has the Mazdaspeed kit for the 8 now.
I would imagine that he will have replica parts avaiable when the 8 becomes available here in the states.

Originally posted by Fd3BOOST
Ernie, Chuck at Rotary Extreme has the Mazdaspeed kit for the 8 now.
I would imagine that he will have replica parts avaiable when the 8 becomes available here in the states.

You know Chuck? Chuck does not actually have the kit in his hands right now. His cousin, Ronald, is the one that actually does all the body kit stuff. Ronald is in Japan right now getting the kit, however, he says it is hard to get there. Ronald will be making a knock off of the MazdaSpeed kit for the US people. He should be back any day now.

However, it will take about a month for his container with the kit in it to be delivered to the US. After that, you are looking at another month for the mold to be made and the first kit to be tossed out of the mold. You are looking at about a 2-3 month wait in the US for a replica MazdaSpeed kit.

MazdaSpeed WILL NOT be offering the real kit in the US. That is direct from the horse's moth from one of the big mucky mucks at MazdaSpeed.

Hope that helps!

General question......Does the MazdaSpeed kit come pre painted?

Originally posted by ninedeep
General question......Does the MazdaSpeed kit come pre painted?

yep, you can get them unpainted as well on request it's about a 100 dollars cheaper

ROFL u need permission to buy Mazdaspeed parts???

Dude just log on to japanparts.com, click on Mazda, then RX8....theres all the Mazdaspeed parts u want.

My mistake, I misread his post in nopistons.
He says he will have the parts in a few weeks tops.
Either way like I originally said. He will most likely have the parts available when the car is.

FYI, Mazda Competition and Mazdaspeed are now the same entity. I just thought I would make that correction.

But Mazda Comp here in the US can't sell Japanese Mazdaspeed parts. There was a ton of pollitical stuff that went on in the merging of Mazdaspeed back into Mazda... and somehow the contract was written where Brian and the guys in Irvine couldn't sell Mazdaspeed brand parts.

well, Ronald came back yesterday evening. So it looks like the Mazdaspeed replica kit should be available in about 2-3 months. Just though I would update you all!

what exactly does the mazda speed offer? body fit, parts? what?

Well, one thing is for sure. If you try to replace the wheels with aftermarket ones, you will get a continuous tire pressure warning lamp on the dash. Guess we'll all just have to order the Mag. wheels from Mazda :eek: ;)

RX-8 friend

Well, one thing is for sure. If you try to replace the wheels with aftermarket ones, you will get a continuous tire pressure warning lamp on the dash. Guess we'll all just have to order the Mag. wheels from Mazda

I don't think this is true. See the following thread...

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=6254

where can I get the wheels on the grey rx8? They look like volks but say mazdaspeed on em........

how bout the brakes?

I'm thinking all the tower bars and roll bars, the chassis brace, flywheel and the 2 way LSD. The shocks would be pointless since I'm looking at coilovers as far as suspension goes. What exactly does the selective LSD do? All the parts are available at rotaryextremes website.

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/msrx8.html

i want the ms rims, bodykit, spoiler, mirrors

Hate to answer a question with a question, doesn't it depend on what you are going after?



Magic8

Originally posted by mikeb
i want the ms rims, bodykit, spoiler, mirrors

Im not sure if you can use the mirrors in the US since the magnificiation differences between the driver and passenger side mirrors and the mazdaspeed mirrors were made for RHD. Id love to get everything you stated above + the strut bars and carbon fiber enhancements

-Chris

i like the interior stuff, i think it looks realy good and adds somthing more to the really nice interior.....the kit is very nice but i am scared it might start to get overdone maybe?? i want to look at the ther kits out there and see whats on the market.....saying that the wheels look really good....and im prety sure that the sway bars etc.. im guna order...
and i am interested in lsd, i need some more info on the selective lsd though..im not too sure excatly what that one does?!hehe any help? i wasnt able to find much on it

thanks!

andrew

The good thing with Mazdaspeed stuff is it truly is OEM quality build, fit, and finish. The only problem is the price - Mazdaspeed stuff is traditionally quite pricey.

Also, many Mazdaspeed products are quite conservative. For example, an exhaust (dunno if they've got one for the '8 yet, this is going off the RX-7 exhaust) will give a sportier note and more power, but still not make the best performance possible. More of a conservative upgrade.

I wonder if they're gonna start bringing some of the parts to the US. They are officially using the Mazdaspeed name in the US now, and I'd LOVE to see Mazdaspeed parts available at dealerships.

Dale

mazdaspeed parts at dealerships would be nice and so would a mazdaspeed rx8--only time will tell
mazdaspeed does have a exhaust for the 8 and its like 1100 bucks

From what I've heard Mazdaspeed Japan and Mazdaspeed USA are not only completely different entities, they don't share stuff either. I talked with a Mazdaspeed USA rep who said they're developing their own parts for the RX-8. ETA unknown of course.
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I want the spoiler.

I'll go with mazdaspeed japan if they are different

If I won lottery, I will buy every mazdaspeed parts. Right now, I wouldn't buy any. :D

I'd buy an Aston Martin.

I would buy a boat.

I'd buy 9 hp j/k

I'd buy R-magic.

Originally posted by PUR NRG
From what I've heard Mazdaspeed Japan and Mazdaspeed USA are not only completely different entities, they don't share stuff either. I talked with a Mazdaspeed USA rep who said they're developing their own parts for the RX-8. ETA unknown of course.



I heard they are having some legal diputes between MS Japan MS North America.:confused:

I just picked up my new MazdaSpeed Exhaust and MazdaSpeed Carbon fiber B pillar covers at Evolution today!!!!

The exhaust sounds just a little louder than the stock version, but thats about it. I do realize that I have paid a lot of money for just engraved tips. So please spare me the flames! lol ;)

The Carbon fiber covers are very nice!!!! I love the way it looks! Its worth the money if you have an MS concept RX-8.

Picture 2..sorry but my car is a little dirty.

nice man

Pic three....sorry I cant seem to get all the pics in one post.

damn nice

Carbon fiber covers...

I will have pics of the car from the back and close ups of the covers by tom. I need to clean my 8 before....its way to dirty.:eek:

Another pic.... the back is lined with a 3m type of adhesive. It is a nice fit too!

very nice
can I buy these at their site

Mikeb check your pm.

thanks got it

Are the carbon fiber pieces real carbon fiber? Or "carbon look"?

jds

Originally posted by mikeb
very nice
can I buy these at their site

me too... where can i buy those?

Originally posted by bureau13
Are the carbon fiber pieces real carbon fiber? Or "carbon look"?

jds

I'm pretty sure that there carbon look

Why is the method of buying these some sort of secret women's business???

that looks real carbon fiber.
they have to look good

After looking at them they have to be real carbon fiber. You can see it in the weave. The way it is set up is it looks like they layed out a sheet of cf and coated it with some type of clear coat material and then lined the back of it with a 3m adhesive.

But until somebody can dispute this by looking at it in person I beleive it is real.

Can you post some pics w/ the cf pillar covers are on?

Originally posted by Kev
Why is the method of buying these some sort of secret women's business???

I dont want to brake any of the forums rules on soliciting products without being a sponsor.:) I hope I put that the right way...

Nice stuff, congrats!

nice parts. let us know if the rumor is true about the MS exhaust! Dyno that !

Hi! Like the b-pillar cover!

How much did it costt? And how'd u fit it? Just paster on top, or must there be dismantling? Thanks!

Nice...

Originally posted by Efini 8
nice parts. let us know if the rumor is true about the MS exhaust! Dyno that !


I might have missed something here....what are the rumors?

Originally posted by Naughty Boy
Hi! Like the b-pillar cover!

How much did it costt? And how'd u fit it? Just paster on top, or must there be dismantling? Thanks!

No dismantling involved just stick it on.

Originally posted by ninedeep
I might have missed something here....what are the rumors?
I believe the rumor that he's eluding to is that the MS exhaust only changes the sound and has no performance benefits....

Atleast I know that I didnt loose any power.:D

Just got wind from MNAO that there will be factory performance accessories/parts available soon...... including factory MAZDASPEED bodykit, flywheel, aluminum and magnesium wheels, stabilizer bars, suspension upgrades, and brake pad sets. These products should be available soon and will come will a warranty! So hold off on all those plans you guys have and dont void out your warranty!

Good to hear! Thanks for the post.

The exhaust looks great!!!

Is the b pillar secure? Sorry for asking, but it looks really good! Me tempted!

Thanks for your time! And congrats!!!

The pillar covers are very secure and I will post pics up of the car tonight right after my porter finishes cleanning it.

thanks good stuff
I wont hold my breathe though

Sorry everybody....I have to wait till tom morning to get pics. (I promise):D

Originally posted by MazdaSalesMario
Just got wind from MNAO that there will be factory performance accessories/parts available soon...... including factory MAZDASPEED bodykit, flywheel, aluminum and magnesium wheels, stabilizer bars, suspension upgrades, and brake pad sets. These products should be available soon and will come will a warranty! So hold off on all those plans you guys have and dont void out your warranty!

None of the parts you mentioned should void your warranty.

BTW, I seriously doubt there will be magnesium wheels available for street apps.

All that said I am still looking forward to increased availability of Mazdaspeed stuff here in the States.

-Mr. Wigggles

Sweet! Now where's a Mazdaspeed Supercharger or Turbocharger, damnit?!?! :D

Was at the dealer yesterday for a test drive. I asked em about what's coming out in the future. He gave me the MazdaSpeed Dealer part sheet. With everything that was listed above.

As for the Turbo. He said next year they are coming out with a RX-8 Turbo. And for current owners, you will be able to purchase the mazdaspeed turbo upgrade.

Mr wiggles: the brochere is right in front of me...... and yes believe it or not.... there will be magnesium wheels at this point.....noitice: at this point!

Mazdaspeed has sold magnesium wheels for quite a while.

Not cheep

Fantastic, I was waiting for the mazdaspeed kit.

any eta on this at all?

I'm not buying this bit about the Mazdaspeed turbo kit upgrade. I MAY buy the idea of a Mazdaspeed turbo version or supercharged version...I certainly hope it happens. But to make it in kit form so you can just slap it on the older cars? No way. I can't imagine them making a turbo REnesis but not changing compression or anything else internal to the engine...and I don't see them offering a kit with new rotors that requires a rebuild to install it!

jds

Sounds like that was said by a salesman at the dealership, and I have a tendancy to take anything they say with a grain of salt. So....

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CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!! CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!!

CAN YOU CONFIRM THAT MAZDASPEED WILL BE RELEASING A
TURBO KIT FOR CURRENT GENERATION RX-8s SOMETIME NEXT
YEAR, AND IF SO, PLEASE NAME YOUR SOURCE OF THIS
INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

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We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

Originally posted by bureau13
I'm not buying this bit about the Mazdaspeed turbo kit upgrade. I MAY buy the idea of a Mazdaspeed turbo version or supercharged version...I certainly hope it happens. But to make it in kit form so you can just slap it on the older cars? No way. I can't imagine them making a turbo REnesis but not changing compression or anything else internal to the engine...and I don't see them offering a kit with new rotors that requires a rebuild to install it!

jds

I don't see why everyone has a hard time beliving that since an engine has high compression that it can't be boosted. Anything can be turbocharged, it's just a matter of tuning. Drop in a set of colder spark plugs pull a bit of timing add some fuel and it can be done. It does require more attention to temp variances but it can and has been done.

Your not going to run 20 psi of boost with 10:1 compression unless the car is only going to be used for track duty with C-16 or better gas.

True there is a point of diminishing returns, but that works both ways, the more compression you take away the more boost you have to run to make power, conversly the more compression that is added the less boost you can safely run on regular gas.

Originally posted by Omicron
Sounds like that was said by a salesman at the dealership, and I have a tendancy to take anything they say with a grain of salt. So....

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CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!! CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!!

CAN YOU CONFIRM THAT MAZDASPEED WILL BE RELEASING A
TURBO KIT FOR CURRENT GENERATION RX-8s SOMETIME NEXT
YEAR, AND IF SO, PLEASE NAME YOUR SOURCE OF THIS
INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

**************************************************

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

THANKS BUDDY I NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A TURBO KIT AND YOU CAN TAKE THAT GRAIN OF SALT AND UMM YOU KNOW BECAUSE I AM 100% ON MAZDASPEED BRINGING PERFOMANCE PARTS FOR THE RX-8 TO DEALERS
I'D SHOW YOU THE INFO BUT ITS CONFIDENTIAL INFO:p

If its confidential info Mario why are you telling us in the first place. If it is to get our attention, you have achieved that - now if its to create more interest, show us some facts. - dont be a wankel about it :-)

I don't know about everybody else, but since you quoted my post...

I never said a high-compression motor couldn't be boosted. I said I wasn't buying the story in this thread that Mazdaspeed was coming out with a turbo version of the RX-8 and providing the turbo stuff as a kit that could be retrofitted onto the older cars. Think of it this way...if you're going to make a fully-warranted, stock turbo RX-8, you're going to do it right...right? You're going to lower the compression, probably modify the intake setup (more like the lower power motor) etc...just like Mazda has done every other time they've offered a turbo rotary. So, if they do that....how could they possibly offer that as a kit? Answer: They couldn't, and they wouldn't. It sounds way too much like what we all want to hear, and way too little like anything that has happened before or could conceivably happen in the future.

jds

Originally posted by rxphink
I don't see why everyone has a hard time beliving that since an engine has high compression that it can't be boosted. Anything can be turbocharged, it's just a matter of tuning. Drop in a set of colder spark plugs pull a bit of timing add some fuel and it can be done. It does require more attention to temp variances but it can and has been done.

Your not going to run 20 psi of boost with 10:1 compression unless the car is only going to be used for track duty with C-16 or better gas.

True there is a point of diminishing returns, but that works both ways, the more compression you take away the more boost you have to run to make power, conversly the more compression that is added the less boost you can safely run on regular gas.

Sorry just a blanket statement, not going after you personally.

ANy thoughts on the aftermarket Mazda speed turbo vs. having it installed at the factory? seem like if all is equal- the insurance savings by turboing aftermarket would pay for the tubo kit...

Originally posted by MazdaSalesMario
THANKS BUDDY I NEVER SAID ANYTHING ABOUT A TURBO KIT AND YOU CAN TAKE THAT GRAIN OF SALT AND UMM YOU KNOW BECAUSE I AM 100% ON MAZDASPEED BRINGING PERFOMANCE PARTS FOR THE RX-8 TO DEALERS
I'D SHOW YOU THE INFO BUT ITS CONFIDENTIAL INFO:p

Mario, I was not intending my comment to be directed at you. My apologies. What I meant to express was that the person who spoke to "a dealership" and was told that a Mazdaspeed turbo kit was on the way was probably told that by a salesman. And, in my experience, not all sales people have good, accurate info - especially about yet-to-be-released products. Further, some will say what they think the customer wants to hear to make the sale.

Again, I am not saying that all salespeople are like this, and it certainly doesn't sound like you are. All I (and most of us, I suspect) would like is some reliable info on whether Mazdaspeed is coming out with some sort of a retrofitable FI kit. I'd LOVE to bolt FI onto my car, but won't do so at the expense of the warranty, so a Mazdaspeed kit would be nirvana.

If you are privy to this information, and feel it really is accurate, PLEASE share with us!

Any word on the Mazdaspeed ECU?

mazdaspeed parts are already available online......the only thing that would make me happy for having mazdaspeed parts available at my dealer is the convenience of being able to pick them up myself, and ONLY if there prices are cheaper than those online, which i am not sure mazda can offer from their dealership sites.

Unless you have a buddy or relative who works for the dealer and gets the 40% parts discount. :)

It's not the info.... it's a brochere sample that is for "internal use only"
but can't you take the word of a fellow RX-8 enthusiust?

The parts online from mazda will be a "retail" price...... plus shipping, at a dealer, it will also be a retail price, whatever the dealer sets it at, with no shipping. It may be a draw depending on how much the dealer marks the parts up from wholesale prices.
BTW- once I know a ETA or when I can place orders, I'll let you all know....... but get on the ball right away....most accesories and parts for the RX-8 are on backorder

unless the parts will be significantly cheaper then the highway robbery rates that are out there currently, I'm not getting excited over a $1000 exhaust or $1500 wing...

Originally posted by pr0ber
unless the parts will be significantly cheaper then the highway robbery rates that are out there currently, I'm not getting excited over a $1000 exhaust or $1500 wing...


tell me about it:mad:

Here's some info i got back from Chuck a while back concerning the Magnesium wheels...

Yikes!!!

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Charlie:

Those are the Mazdaspeed wheels. The one on the car is the magnesium one and each rim is $1350. The good news is that they do offer the aluminum one as well and the price is $660 each. The size is 18x8 for both the front and back. The center cap is $35 each. We can import them from Japan if you would like. Thank you.

Chuck Huang
http://www.rotaryextreme.com
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later fellas..keep rot8ing!

Originally posted by MazdaSalesMario
It's not the info.... it's a brochere sample that is for "internal use only"
but can't you take the word of a fellow RX-8 enthusiust?

Mario, if you were replying to me, and are saying that you've seen a brochure from Mazda that says they are coming out with a retrofitable FI kit, then I am ***PSYCHED***. Can you clarify?

The silence is not a great indication of when the kit will be available.

About an upgrade for current 8's, it would probably work like so:

You take your 8 and your deep pockets to the dealership, you pay to get the turbo, labor, and whatever parts will be taken out and replaced.
I'm not that familiar with the renesis, but most engines aim for a lower compression ratio for FI applications... but although 10:1 is not "optimal", it is doable. Still think they will fiddle with compression though... I would.

Just my .02 cents.
Cheers.
Gus.

Did Mazda offer a turbo retrofit kit for '86 RX-7s when the Turbo II came out the next year? I don't believe they did. I think any discussion of it happening now for the RX-8 is just wishful thinking. I hope I'm wrong of course!

jds

Picked up a RX-8 Mazdaspeed brochure at the SEMA Show. Don't know about parts availability - it says "check with your Mazdaspeed dealer"

NIce, thanks for posting that.

I *do* like the look of the Masdaspeed body kit, but also like my car as is, so I won't be spending my money on it. What I *would* like to spend money on though would be power-enhancing components, and thus far, the Mazdaspeed RX-8 looks to be all show and no go, so to speak. Even the muffler doesn't really add performance. Sigh.

I picked up the same handout at SEMA and got a close look at all the goodies. Those maganesium wheels and the front body clip are my personal favorites......YUM! I find it hard to believe they are going to sell the Magnesium wheels but they said they will.....can't wait to hear the weight!

Brian Goodwin
Good-Win Racing (http://www.good-win-racing.com)

Has anyone seen this website yet? It looks like they are seriosly planning a mazdaseed version of the 8. They even have color choices. :D

http://www.mazda.co.jp/customize/rx-8msv/index.html


Also have you seen the mazdaspeed center gauges. They are blacked out when not in use.

http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/rx8/int11z.html


:D :D :D

Those are just Defi gauges. Very cool, mind you, but nothing new from MS themselves.

jds

Originally posted by Omicron
NIce, thanks for posting that.

I *do* like the look of the Masdaspeed body kit, but also like my car as is, so I won't be spending my money on it. What I *would* like to spend money on though would be power-enhancing components, and thus far, the Mazdaspeed RX-8 looks to be all show and no go, so to speak. Even the muffler doesn't really add performance. Sigh.

in terms of straight line acceleration you are correct, performance will change very little or not at all. however, the mazdaspeed rx-8 spec a is retrofitted with lots of suspension goodies that accentuate the 8's already stellar handling.

if anyone else remembers the video posted a while ago.........i believe it was mazdaspeed spec a rx-8 killing an s2000 type v, accord type r and a 350z (albeit stock) by over 3 seconds on a track somewhere in japan.

and my last comment........the mazdaspeed body kit is absolutely GORGEOUS. i would not be surprised if mazda internally schemed to market this body kit to us knowing that no owner could resist such a sexy body kit as the mazdaspeed. it compliments the 8's already fabulous looks so perfectly that i am at a loss for words whenever i see a picture of an 8 equipped with the mazdaspeed kit. that's how much i like the kit.

I think an Rx-8 would run better times than any of those mentioned above on any track because of its ability to handle so well

I love the way it performs under pressure.

is there any price info yet?

Originally posted by pr0ber
is there any price info yet?

yes , real expensive:D

umm there is no plans for a Mazdaspeed Turbo Kit according to MAZDASPEED.

dealer mailed it to me.

inside

....

I took one of these brochures from my dealer. It's just a heads up on upcoming Mazdaspeed products. Can't wait :)

If you read the last scan.....

I don't think this Brochure was intended for owners. It written for the dealer.

I know, but I took it from the parts counter anyways :)

I picked up one of these at the SEMA show....what really interests me are those Magnesium wheels, I can't wait to hear how much (or rather how little) they weigh.




Brian Goodwin
www.good-win-racing.com (http://www.good-win-racing.com)

something tells me everything in that catalog is going to be ridculously expensive and not yeild much gains, like most stealership performance parts are.

stealership thats funny

If you read that brochure it kind of gives me hope that there might be a FI kit from Mazda (or Mazdaspeed) for the RX8.

They might just want to take some market share from the aftermarket tuners. If they don't come out with an FI kit, someone else will and that's money that Mazda is not earning. IT's obvious that they (Mazdaspeed) wants presence in the aftermarket arena.


Just a thought


Magic8

I am looking to get an Rx8 soon and it would be cool if Mazda offered a FI kit, provided that is gives good performance and does not cost a crazy amount of money.

-Drew

Originally posted by Brian Goodwin
I picked up one of these at the SEMA show....what really interests me are those Magnesium wheels, I can't wait to hear how much (or rather how little) they weigh.




Brian Goodwin
www.good-win-racing.com (http://www.good-win-racing.com)

same here, I got one at sema.

There was also a one pager about mazdaspeed 04 MX-5 Miata. Odd that they are using the Bosch LSD, and not the Tochigi one!

I called my dealer today and they said it may be a year

If im not mistaken magnesium wheels cost one left nut, and one first born child...

Originally posted by Lawerence
If im not mistaken magnesium wheels cost one left nut, and one first born child...

Each!

switching from the piano black interior to the carbon is something I would definitely consider... but only if I could switch ALL of it. The door handles, shaft trim, door switch panel, AND radio. I want to see a carbon fiber radio console.

carbon fiber is a addictive and expensive habit

Originally posted by pmacwill
switching from the piano black interior to the carbon is something I would definitely consider... but only if I could switch ALL of it. The door handles, shaft trim, door switch panel, AND radio. I want to see a carbon fiber radio console.
While you can get a lot of the interior trim parts in the carbon fibre, like door handle trims, steering wheel trim, mirror, console trim, etc., the door panel for the window switches, etc. is handed for right hand (Japan) vehicles only so far.

Originally posted by Kev
Each!
The MazdaSpeed wheels in magnesium have a list price of 565,700 Yen for a set of 4.

That is about $5,185 US Dollars (gulp!)
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Originally posted by canzoomer
The MazdaSpeed wheels in magnesium have a list price of 565,700 Yen for a set of 4.

That is about $5,185 US Dollars (gulp!)
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek:

Yeh, I'd expect them to come it at an amazing weight ~14lb ... fat chance on that though. :(

If you want the weight-savings, just get some ssr comp's (around $1200 for all four).

Originally posted by rabinabo
If you want the weight-savings, just get some ssr comp's (around $1200 for all four).

So I went looking for these ssr comps ... found this site ...

http://www.tirerack.com

Not only do I get to pick my car and it's colour, I get to try all of the different wheels on it. TOP SITE!!!

They say the SSR Comps are 15.4lbs ... are they really that light? Are they strong?

THanks for the tip :)

nonono.
SSR comps are nice.
But they break easily.

If you really want weight savings go with a centerline wheel. (http://www.centerlinewheels.com)

http://www.centerlinewheels.com/images/wheels/418_RPM%20BLACK%20PEARL_hi_301x281.jpg
These come in 17,18,19 and are very strong light wheels (14lbs for the 17 inchers)

http://www.wheelspecs.com/specs/images/WheelModels/centerline_impulse.png
THe impulse is very nice tool. Comes also in 17, 18 and 19.
the 17s weigh only 11lbs!!!!! the 18s weigh 13lbs!!!

Check out www.carbonfiberparts.net (http://www.carbonfiberparts.net)

He used to hang out on the RX-7 forum and he did the interior plastic parts on a number of cars there. Judging by what everyone was saying, and from the pictures at the site (follow the Past Projects link) the results were pretty amazing, and not really all that expensive.
I'll bet he'd do a fine job on the RX-8!

jds

Originally posted by pmacwill
switching from the piano black interior to the carbon is something I would definitely consider... but only if I could switch ALL of it. The door handles, shaft trim, door switch panel, AND radio. I want to see a carbon fiber radio console.

Lawrence, the centerline RPM up there is fine, but it only comes in:

17x7
18x7
19x7.5

You do know that the stock 18's on the RX8 are 18x8 right?

I did not see the impulse rim up there. Is it also only avail in a *x7?

Originally posted by mikeb
yes , real expensive:D

Yes, they are.

If anyone is interested we have had these parts available for a while now.

Email me if you want a price list:

maurice@harddata.com

At these stage we have had no information on a turbo kit for the RX-8.

Also judging from past MazdaSpeed upgrades the Turbo kit will be left to the aftermarket tuners to supply.

Also regarding MazdaSpeed Accessories they are all readily avaialible now from your Mazda dealer.

Please goto MazdaSpeed Japan (http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/)

This website will also give you all the part numbers for the MazdaSpeed part you need and also speed up the pricing process from Japan as you parts dealers will not have to email Japan to source numbers etc etc.

Hope this Helps

Rian Herrick
North Harbour Mazda
rian.herrick@northharbour.co.nz
www.mazda.co.nz


Originally posted by Omicron
Sounds like that was said by a salesman at the dealership, and I have a tendancy to take anything they say with a grain of salt. So....

**************************************************
CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!! CALLING ALL MAZDA DEALERS!!!

CAN YOU CONFIRM THAT MAZDASPEED WILL BE RELEASING A
TURBO KIT FOR CURRENT GENERATION RX-8s SOMETIME NEXT
YEAR, AND IF SO, PLEASE NAME YOUR SOURCE OF THIS
INFORMATION. THANK YOU.

**************************************************

We now return you to your regularly scheduled program.

I went to my dealer tustin mazda
and all they have is the brocheure
they dont have ms parts yet

Thanks for your response, Rian. Good to see you on the site too with your dealership info plainly displayed. Hard to believe with 145+ posts I could have missed it up to now. :)

Originally posted by Maestro
At these stage we have had no information on a turbo kit for the RX-8.

Also judging from past MazdaSpeed upgrades the Turbo kit will be left to the aftermarket tuners to supply.

Also regarding MazdaSpeed Accessories they are all readily avaialible now from your Mazda dealer.

Please goto MazdaSpeed Japan (http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/)

This website will also give you all the part numbers for the MazdaSpeed part you need and also speed up the pricing process from Japan as you parts dealers will not have to email Japan to source numbers etc etc.

Hope this Helps

Rian Herrick
North Harbour Mazda
rian.herrick@northharbour.co.nz
www.mazda.co.nz

I usually don't have it displayed.

I prefer myself to be thought of as an enthusist not some Mazda Dealer.

Just helping the cause you know :D

Also someone said there Mazda Dealer doesn't stock the MS parts.

Most don't we only keep the competiton parts in stock and parts that are popular with the rotary community.

So with the RX-8 being such a new model MazdaSpeed bits will have to be ordered from Japan.

My advise though........

BUY THE MAZDASPEED EXHAUST SYSTEM.

(Still covered under warranty and good power upgrade)

I thought the ms exhaust gave 0 hp gain?