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View Full Version : Mazdaspeed RX-8 on freeway! KGS4 11-10-2003, 02:15 AM A couple of weeks ago on the way to work, I spotted this silver Mazdaspeed RX-8! I was traveling on the 55 freeway south just south of the 5 freeway (in Southern CA). It was confirmed by a Mazda employee I know that it was an actual Mazdaspeed RX-8 going to Mazda headquarters in Irvine. Enjoy! dankgummy 11-10-2003, 10:12 AM i want that!@#$% Wolverine 11-10-2003, 10:32 AM Maybe it's the one that went to SEMA? Magic8 11-10-2003, 12:00 PM Can't be for SEMA, it looks like its fresh from the factory! It even has the protective covering. I really want that body kit. Magic8 RX-GR8 11-10-2003, 12:03 PM awesome Tirminyl 11-10-2003, 12:23 PM Sweet! Looks like a hard top miata in front of the RX8 as well. sean 11-10-2003, 01:35 PM is that going to be for sale soon? That would be kickass, as im planning on grabbing mine soon =) MazdaManiac 11-10-2003, 01:39 PM Those are the SEMA cars - all four of them. THe protective paper isn't anything special, even dealers can apply that if needed. It is cheap protection against rocks in transit. Gord96BRG 11-10-2003, 03:26 PM Originally posted by Maniac Those are the SEMA cars - all four of them. I'd agree - that's no ordinary Miata, it's the Mazdaspeed Turbo Miata! Not on sale at dealers yet... Regards, Gordon mikeb 11-10-2003, 04:37 PM wow speechless looks great starstar5 11-10-2003, 07:17 PM Originally posted by Wolverine Maybe it's the one that went to SEMA? What is SEMA? Beside the body kits stuff that costs nearly $4000 to put on, and the performance wheels, how is the horse power of the Mazdaspeed version of the RX8? Is there a Turbo in there, and a better suspension system? mikeb 11-10-2003, 09:04 PM SEMA special equipment market assembly all car dealers and manufactors get together for a couple days and show off all the new goodies HP on MS? I dont know chinqlinq 11-10-2003, 10:58 PM man you are lucky to have had a camera with you! haha Dan XDEEDUBBX 11-11-2003, 02:06 AM yea you should have been at sema...seema to believe yahh.. Sin 11-11-2003, 02:25 AM Nice quick pic MazdaManiac 11-11-2003, 03:33 AM Originally posted by starstar5 What is SEMA? Beside the body kits stuff that costs nearly $4000 to put on, and the performance wheels, how is the horse power of the Mazdaspeed version of the RX8? Is there a Turbo in there, and a better suspension system? SEMA - Specialty Equipment Market Association "Our members offer innovative specialty equipment products and services that enhance a vehicle's style, utility, and performance while providing vehicle owners with an added sense of comfort, convenience and enjoyment. " The MazdaSpeed RX-8 has a different exhaust system and that is it. No forced induction of any kind. Not even an intake. Same horsepower as retail. -SoNiK- 11-11-2003, 11:54 AM how much do you think the mazdaspeed 8 will go for? they cant charge more than 10grand on top of the MSRP? can they? MazdaManiac 11-11-2003, 12:19 PM They have no plans to sell it as a factory option package. MNAO just delivered brochures, to dealers that are part of the MazdaSpeed program, that lay out all of the options. It is up to the individual dealers to sell "packages" to the end buyers. No vehicles will come off the boat like that. XeRo 11-11-2003, 01:41 PM exactly...it's a money marketing scheme... I have one of the brocures... according to it the mirrors, which look cool but are not powered, will not be sold in the U.S. prices will be lower since they will be stocked in the US which is cool, but I like the way the appearance package side skirts look better than the MS ones... i think Volk wheels and the MS Spoiler on mine will suffice...(not that i have them....just wishing) It's funny because in reading through the brocure it talks about how much more money Mazda is forecasting to make with these 'options" since it will allow them to be financed with the car at the time of buying....funny how that works huh?? RCCAZ 1 11-11-2003, 02:15 PM I was at SEMA and spent a lot of time at the Mazdaspeed booth. From what I understand, the Mazdaspeed RX-8 package includes front fascia, rear spoiler, side skirts, carbon-fiber door pillar accent, carbon fiber interior accents, stiffer shocks, and two wheel options (one aluminum and one magnesium). mikeb 11-11-2003, 02:19 PM Originally posted by RCCAZ 1 I was at SEMA and spent a lot of time at the Mazdaspeed booth. From what I understand, the Mazdaspeed RX-8 package includes front fascia, rear spoiler, side skirts, carbon-fiber door pillar accent, carbon fiber interior accents, stiffer shocks, and two wheel options (one aluminum and one magnesium). wow thats a big ass package ninedeep 11-12-2003, 01:52 PM The top car on the truck is an 04 MPV! MARYDOLL 12-03-2003, 05:12 AM lucky u saw that truck....I would of creamed in my pants |