At RX8strakes.com we have a product development pipeline that we continually work on, but we're always open to receiving ideas from you.

Have an idea for a product you'd like us to carry? Use this thread to share your ideas!

Thanks in advance. :)

Guess i get the first post....

well...was wondering if you guys were going to produce your own footwell lights in LED or just keep the mazda ones...someone mentionsed powder coated screens which is great...and possibly carbon trim pieces....mazdaspeed are crazy expensive..

P.S..yes i know im going faux carbon crazy

LED Taillights!

LED 3rd brake lights!

The black powder-coated RB oil screens would be the best though :)

Real CF accessories :)

bring back the rear stealth light!

^^^+1!!!!!!!!!!!!

LED Taillights!

They already have LED tail lights http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=116

Mazdaspeed has some cool cf parts....recreating them would be a good idea....i know i would buy them...

do you have a red overlay kit for the taillights?

How about a steering column gauge pod!!!! :)

do you have a red overlay kit for the taillights?

Yes we do! In fact, I think they're just about the only ones left in stock. :-)
http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=298

All of the others are in route to our warehouse. We should have them back in stock next week.

Thanks for all of the great ideas! Here's a sneak preview of one of the new products we're working on. I'm guessing you can figure out what they are... :-D

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev2.jpg

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev3.jpg

I'd like the outer chrome door handles with the hole for the Advanced Mazda Keyless entry button. Right now on ebay I can get the regular chrome door handles but they don't take into account the button for keyless entry on the door handle. I tried to order one and drill it myself but the chrome easily flakes off.

i would like to see black screens for the gril, oil coolers, and the lower piece. i think that would be cool.. and more on the stealth lights for the rear and front

...and more on the stealth lights for the rear and front

If you're referring to additional colors, we do have white stealth lights on the way to the warehouse. I think we'll be able to offer them beginning sometime next week.

How About A Radio Replacement Kit That Isnt Over 400$

They already have LED tail lights http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=116


Those are LED bulbs. Not the same thing...

Those are LED bulbs. Not the same thing...

O sorry bout that...was mistaken

How About A Radio Replacement Kit That Isnt Over 400$

I second that one..!!! +1
:fingersx:

bring back the rear stealth light!

Yes! :lol: :lol: :lol:

yes, rear stealth light!!!!!

bring back the rear stealth light!

+1

I'd buy it

I vote for a complete pulley replacement kit. The OEM pulleys are not attractive, and the pulley kits currently available are only replacing 1-3 of them, not all.

You can offer underdriven, or even just drop in replacements. I prefer the latter.

Thanks for all of the great ideas! Here's a sneak preview of one of the new products we're working on. I'm guessing you can figure out what they are... :-D

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev2.jpg

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev3.jpgAaah, cool ... those look like double fog-light strakes that I suggested back in March, akin to those produced by the now defunct DLS Customs: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=56015

Aaah, cool ... those look like double fog-light strakes that I suggested back in March, akin to those produced by the now defunct DLS Customs: http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=56015

Now I don't know what they are. Looks like the 2 interior trim pieces on the center console.

Thanks for all of the great ideas! Here's a sneak preview of one of the new products we're working on. I'm guessing you can figure out what they are... :-D

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev2.jpg

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev3.jpg

Looks like the interior trim panels to me. I don't know anymore.

When can we expect these?

CF interior

cheap eyelids that match the factory colors.

cheap eyelids that match the factory colors.

make them the kei office eyelids too :yumyum:

+1 for kei office eyelids.

other things that would be nice

switchblade key (with mazda or rotary logo)
cf canyards
cf splitters (carbon creation replicas)
Black peice for MS front bumper (for those who dont have authentic)
Rotary shaped exhaust tips
Mazdaspeed seatbelt cushions (like mine)
Rotary shaped ciggarette car lighter
Rotary Wristbands (like those livestrong bands that ither say "Rotary Engine" "Mazda RX8" "Mazdaspeed")

+1 for kei office eyelids.

other things that would be nice

switchblade key (with mazda or rotary logo)
cf canyards
cf splitters (carbon creation replicas)
Black peice for MS front bumper (for those who dont have authentic)
Rotary shaped exhaust tips
Mazdaspeed seatbelt cushions (like mine)
Rotary shaped ciggarette car lighter
Rotary Wristbands (like those livestrong bands that ither say "Rotary Engine" "Mazda RX8" "Mazdaspeed")

funny...those are already replicas :)

funny...those are already replicas :)

Haha you like to keep getting onto them about it not being real cf. They probably have heard you by now....

I agree with the with the previous post of Strakes for the front bumper. I know you made them a while back and it would be good to see them again

beeotch had some good ideas, i have those same shoulder coushins.
led's for the trunk would be cool.
puddle lights

Yes we do! In fact, I think they're just about the only ones left in stock. :-)
http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=298

All of the others are in route to our warehouse. We should have them back in stock next week.


Do you have the Gunsmoke Tail Light overlay kit back in stock yet?

Thanks,

some sort of e brake handle cover. the stock one is fuuuuugly

some sort of e brake handle cover. the stock one is fuuuuugly

agreed!!!

Do you have the Gunsmoke Tail Light overlay kit back in stock yet?

Yes, we do have a few more in stock.

More size selection for your vinyls (like a full windshield top)
Wankle exhaust tips
License Plate frames
Custom-designed electronics clips (for phones and whatnot, like the proclipsusa.com ones, but that work)
Hood damper kit
Switchblade Key
Mazda OEM user manual booklets (that zip closed for all my maintenance records)

brilliant black license plate frame
windshield thingee

+1 for LED Puddle Lights and LED Stop Light :)

Rotary Wristbands (like those livestrong bands that ither say "Rotary Engine" "Mazda RX8" "Mazdaspeed")

I'd buy one, maybe one that says "Wankel"
T-Shirts! that say things like I <3 MY MAZDA

some sort of e brake handle cover. the stock one is fuuuuugly

japan parts carries the auto exe one, pricey but nice. I've had it in my car awhile now and love it.

http://i43.photobucket.com/albums/e364/mdobilas/Parking%20Brake/PB001.jpg

Yeah The Pricey Thing Is What Has Kept Me From Buying One.. I Do Like That Though

How about a shift gate panel in either piano black or carbor fiber for AT transmission. that would be grand! i would buy one at once if you get to making one of those!.
Also how about a engine cover that u can use with the mazdaspeed strut brace? in CF or in the color of our 8's? that would be amazing too.

Those have already been produced. You can buy them here:
http://evo-r.net/product/RX-8/index.htm

How about a shift gate panel in either piano black or carbor fiber for AT transmission. that would be grand! i would buy one at once if you get to making one of those!.
Also how about a engine cover that u can use with the mazdaspeed strut brace? in CF or in the color of our 8's? that would be amazing too.

yeah the piano black would be sweet!!

how about a piano black ashtray cover?

I would be in for the ashtray cover !

the euro rx8s have them i think but it probably expensive to get it here.

colored lugnuts w/ locks would be cool.

Those have already been produced. You can buy them here:
http://evo-r.net/product/RX-8/index.htm



Ah ok, but only CF, they dont have the piano black, one in piano black would be sweet, they have one at japanparts but only for japanese cars (left hand). thanks for the link.

i agree with the other guys, piano black ashtray would be really nice too.

i looked at the link a little closer and the shift gate panel on that site is just a stick on over the existing one, it would be a whole lot better if it was a complete replacement instead of paying 89 bucks for a stick on.

http://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/prod_vd_visor_warning_decal.jpg

love the new decal rx8 strakes keep putting out new stuff1

a holder for an AccessPORT!

just placed my order for the visor decal!

http://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/prod_vd_visor_warning_decal.jpg

love the new decal rx8 strakes keep putting out new stuff1

HAHAH...I want one. Wonder what they will think of next.

http://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/prod_vd_visor_warning_decal.jpg

love the new decal rx8 strakes keep putting out new stuff1

:werd: i know i dont have a rotary anymore but that sticker is cool as hell

Bring back the rear rotary light, but make it LED
Bring back the fuel cap holder
Change the Speed Racer vinyl so that the "M" on his helmet is the Mazda logo (then it's "M" Speed! for Mazdaspeed)
Make the Decepticon vinyl available in purple
Under-hood flashlight and mounted holder, nicely designed with useless wankels (for roadside repairs)
Change misleading description of your "Interior LED light set" because it doesn't have front dome lights
Front LED Headlight set with load resistors (no need to replace the high and low beams, just signals/running lights)
Nicer and cheaper oil caps
Bigger selection of sizes for rotary-style vinyls
More rotary vinyl designs and rotary-related designs
Aluminum Footrests
Knee & Arm Pads
Blank stereo deadbuttons to replace buttons I have that do nothing (minidisc, hello?)
Mazdaspeed Wheel Center Caps
Wheel Center Caps that match some more of your cool rotary vinyls

If you guys made windshield washer caps, and caps for the brake fluid reservoir.
That would be awesome.

a holder for an AccessPORT!

+1 ! ! ! !

Fog light strakes, fog light strakes! So many people want these so why not make them? I think they would look great, we should push for this item. Can't be any harder to make then the one's on the side for the fenders.

Fog light strakes, fog light strakes! So many people want these so why not make them? I think they would look great, we should push for this item. Can't be any harder to make then the one's on the side for the fenders.

This project is currently in the works.

Design
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev2.jpg

Rapid prototypes
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev3.jpg

Right now, the mold is in development...
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev4.jpg

have my babies heather!

This project is currently in the works.

Design
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev2.jpg

Rapid prototypes
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev3.jpg

Right now, the mold is in development...
http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/prod_dev4.jpg

Thanks for your reply, that is great! Can't wait, do you have an ETA on this project? Do keeps us updated when the time comes.

If you guys made windshield washer caps, and caps for the brake fluid reservoir.
That would be awesome.

+++1!!!!

Black out pearl emblems and not just emblems painted black with clear coat, but actual black chrome plating.

a mount for radar detectors that mounts next to the rear view mirror but the bracket runs up into the headliner and doesnt just get stuck on the glass.

still want an e brake handle

Thanks for your reply, that is great! Can't wait, do you have an ETA on this project? Do keeps us updated when the time comes.

Hi,

We expect samples of the foglight strakes at the end of this month and production should take another few months. We'll definitely let you know when they're available.

:)

I have a suggestion for improving one of your products. For the cooler screens, you should include a piece of weatherstripping for the jagged cut edges for those with foglights. Looks a ton better and will also hide any cutting mistakes. :) See pic:

http://i246.photobucket.com/albums/gg119/jonathanwells81/DSC01076.jpg

Hi, here's a couple from me -

1) yes please bring back the rear rotary stealth light. will it be possible for it to have a dual white/red light feature for reversing/braking. also, it would be great if it could be fit with the rotary crest i got from rx8strakes.

2) door sill plate kit with led illuminated 'rx-8' text or rotary motif.

3) dunno if this is illegal anywhere but i thought it's worth a try - front rotary fog light?!

4)+ 1 for the rotary exhaust tips.

5)+ 1 for twin fog light strakes (paint matched too)

how about strakes in the fog light vents in front of the oil coolers?? i saw that i think on rx8strakes.com or rotary13b1.com and i can't find them again, i thought they looked mean, also if you have any canards that fit the oem bumpers for the front and rear it would be nice.

how about an SS cap for the e-brake to match the one for the shift knob?

something ive always wanted...Blacked out emblems.

id really like a set of high quality black emblems, for the M, Mazda, and RX-8, preferably a blackish/chrome look...should be easy enough guys.

oh and a full led tail light replacement would be nice preferably something similar to the 2009 rx8 with 2 led rings

"Smoked Clear Coners" basicly a set of clear corners but with a smoked tint to it, or maybe completely clear with a black trimming inside the reflectors.

variety of shift knobs, preferably unique and customized to suit the rx8

different color interior bulbs, (id like some purple/violet ones lol)

something ive always wanted...Blacked out emblems.

id really like a set of high quality black emblems, for the M, Mazda, and RX-8, preferably a blackish/chrome look...should be easy enough guys.

oh and a full led tail light replacement would be nice preferably something similar to the 2009 rx8 with 2 led rings

"Smoked Clear Coners" basicly a set of clear corners but with a smoked tint to it, or maybe completely clear with a black trimming inside the reflectors.

variety of shift knobs, preferably unique and customized to suit the rx8

different color interior bulbs, (id like some purple/violet ones lol)

+1:)

how about an SS cap for the e-brake to match the one for the shift knob?

This is a very good idea. We'll see about adding it to our development pipeline.

how about strakes in the fog light vents in front of the oil coolers??

This one keeps coming up. :) This product is currently in production, and should be released within the next month or so.
Please see earlier posts for pictures or see our product development page (http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=Custom&ID=21).

something ive always wanted...Blacked out emblems.

id really like a set of high quality black emblems, for the M, Mazda, and RX-8, preferably a blackish/chrome look...should be easy enough guys.

oh and a full led tail light replacement would be nice preferably something similar to the 2009 rx8 with 2 led rings

"Smoked Clear Coners" basicly a set of clear corners but with a smoked tint to it, or maybe completely clear with a black trimming inside the reflectors.

variety of shift knobs, preferably unique and customized to suit the rx8

different color interior bulbs, (id like some purple/violet ones lol)

We actually have two of these items in the early stages of development, but we can't say which at this time.

- Dave

We actually have two of these items in the early stages of development, but we can't say which at this time.

- Dave

i HOPE one of them is LED tails.... the $2,000 option we have just isnt cutting it :)

fitted a pillar 3 gauge pod..

beers :beer:

We actually have two of these items in the early stages of development, but we can't say which at this time.

- Dave

sounds great, i really want any of those mods, so since you guys have 2 in development im very happy and cant wait. i hope one of which are the black emblems...thats the #1 mod i need right now:)

+1 on led tail lights to match your led 3rd brake light which is awesome
http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=368

Would it be possible to get a cf version of the front grill.

Mods...

slant the top part (flat carbon fiber) on a 30 degree angle (ish) to the lower part that is simply a screen.

you could make a mold form the actual grill now and simply modify it slightly.


options to include color matched -- black, chrome, cf, red, blue ... etc...


Im sure many will be interested to have something to replace the hideous grill that is there now.

how about cf center consol panels? mine are scratched up like everyone else's and even if they werent real cf id still get them.

and some sort of cup holder so the drinks arent always hitting your elbow when you shift.

+1 on cupholder insert :)

I totally agree with a cheaper option for radio install... I am beginning to loathe the mazda one.

everyone hates the mazda one.

mod kit for installing brakelight where rear accent goes!

um.. they have that for sale already :banghead:

puddle lights would definately be a +

http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/7431/dscn03384nzss6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)
http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9885/ledilluminateddoorsillsep5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

any possibility of doing these?

more importantly scuff free door sill scuff plates for cheap ?? or maybe a cover for them?

^^^ Yeah seriously. I'm going to replace my inner door sill plates since they are all scuffed from the previous owner. :banghead:

Illuminated Outer door sill plates with Rx8 writing would be awesome.

http://img526.imageshack.us/img526/9885/ledilluminateddoorsillsep5.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

any possibility of doing these?

more importantly scuff free door sill scuff plates for cheap ?? or maybe a cover for them?

You know, both of these ideas never occurred to us. These are really great ideas. I'll make sure they get added to our possible future project list. :)

Dave
www.RX8strakes.com

dave, you the man! that's all i needed to hear...i'l wait patiently for updates now.

i would probably buy those if they were under $125

i know people with mazda3's have them.

You guys should make your own console kit the mazdaspeed kit cost to much. I like the gray or black carbon fiber finish

Not sure if this was already mentioned, but to go along with your headlight and taillight overlay tint, you should make some for the side markers. Then maybe put it into a complete kit. If you guys did a kit with the gunsmoke tint for the headlights, side markers, and tail lights I would buy it in a heartbeat. Also offer a kit to include the fogs. I would've gone for the fog light tint too, but I am taking off my fogs. ;)

+ 1!

For the lower grill possibility of creating a strake to cover these circled plastic bars. Possibly in matching model colors?

Would it be possible to get a cf version of the front grill.

Mods...

slant the top part (flat carbon fiber) on a 30 degree angle (ish) to the lower part that is simply a screen.

you could make a mold form the actual grill now and simply modify it slightly.


options to include color matched -- black, chrome, cf, red, blue ... etc...


Im sure many will be interested to have something to replace the hideous grill that is there now.


+1 on the grill. i dont like the stock one too much

I think a side repeater (turn signal) would improve safety. Since you guys like to mod the fender vents, how about this:

A side repeater that you could add to the top of the fender vent. It could follow the curve of the vent, be held on with tape, the wiring could run through the top vent holes that were covered. As low profile as possible, black housing and smoked lense so it's stealthy. LED, of course. Then when you signal you see it. Very quick photoshop attempt below:

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129889&stc=1&d=1228440373
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129890&stc=1&d=1228440373

Any chance for a black painted grill ... I noticed you have black painted strakes up... maybe as a set?

-CF version of the OEM front chin spoiler
-CF version of the R3 side skirts
-Padding for the armrest/center console lid
-Some kind of kit for the handbrake, similar to auto exe but something that makes the lever angle lower... like a normal car.
-Replacement buttons/ bulbs/ overlays to correct the mismatched color on the heated seat buttons

I think a side repeater (turn signal) would improve safety. Since you guys like to mod the fender vents, how about this:

A side repeater that you could add to the top of the fender vent. It could follow the curve of the vent, be held on with tape, the wiring could run through the top vent holes that were covered. As low profile as possible, black housing and smoked lense so it's stealthy. LED, of course. Then when you signal you see it. Very quick photoshop attempt below:

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129889&stc=1&d=1228440373
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=129890&stc=1&d=1228440373

Hi,

We've actually talked about this and think it's great idea. No promises, but we'll definitely be looking into it. :-)

how about the illuminated shift knob? the jdm one is expensive as heck...

How about designing a high quality convex mirror glass to overlay over top of the existing side view mirror glas? Try as I might, I just can't get used to my mirrors all the way extended out. (I need to see the side of the car too).

I don't want to buy the cheap stick on convex mirrors but how about a FULL convex piece of mirror glass to put over top of the existing mirrors? This would eliminate all blind spots. Even with the stock mirrors all the way extended, there is a blind spot.

Just making sure..Convex is that blue glass that BMW's come with, right? I think they have this from D-Technique already... but wicked expensive. It's on Japanparts.com for like.. $160

I also second on the lighted foot sill... especially in the color of that AMG one. The nice dim blueish look. Now THAT looks hot. I hate bling..but I'd get that anyday.

Convex is a brand? I was thinking he literally meant a mirror which is convex in shape.

I was thinking convex the shape, not the name brand.

...Shows what I know. lol. I thought he mean't that blue type mirror that is wider in terms of what it shows people.

I would like to second the SS cap over the e-brake button. I had an 04 that the silver paint bubbled, and that was a replacement from warranty issue, and I just got a 05 shinka that has the same problem. I am all about appearance. and the cap over the shifter knob really cleaned up the abuse the jackass before put on the shifter ( and much cheaper than a new shifter knob). Are two votes enough for a production run?

how about the illuminated shift knob? the jdm one is expensive as heck...

+1... love that look but well out of my price range

^+ 85 ... I can no joke.. name 5 others..maybe more that would hop on that as well besides me.

+2 on the illuminated shift knob and on the lighted foot still

illuminated shift knob and the lighted foot still are both way legit ideas. i must add to the idea making of rx8strakes.com to possibly selling custom subwoofer boxes for the rx-8 because the boxes made elsewhere run extremely steep. And even on the cheaper side some more window decals~~ such as ones that read Rx-8 and Mazda and MazdaSpeed. Decals that are bigger and some that you can even put on the sunroof/moonroof.

what id love to see .

rotor shape exhaust tips.
more carbon fiber parts. ms fake carbon fiber ones are way to much money.

inner door handle cups made form carbon fiber can be over lay. cant find any place that sells these but seen them on ebay.

badges . color matched and carbon fiber.


for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.

for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.

Not a bad idea

what id love to see .

rotor shape exhaust tips.
more carbon fiber parts. ms fake carbon fiber ones are way to much money.

inner door handle cups made form carbon fiber can be over lay. cant find any place that sells these but seen them on ebay.

badges . color matched and carbon fiber.


for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.
Knightsports has rotor shaped exhaust tips.. they look way too tacky, trust me. Unless you're sporting a single exhaust like them without the stock rear bumper. They have it in Titanium for $400

any chance for bumper grill thing?

any chance for bumper grill thing?

u talking one that replaces that horrible black thing or that goes on top? cuz im down for one that replaces our OEM grill

you guys should make replacements for the silver center console strips. matching colors for the cars and cf. id get some black ones. the silver is horible and gets scratched easily.

How about designing a high quality convex mirror glass to overlay over top of the existing side view mirror glas? Try as I might, I just can't get used to my mirrors all the way extended out. (I need to see the side of the car too).

I don't want to buy the cheap stick on convex mirrors but how about a FULL convex piece of mirror glass to put over top of the existing mirrors? This would eliminate all blind spots. Even with the stock mirrors all the way extended, there is a blind spot.

This recent thread http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=164648 contains a link to a site that sells multi-contour mirrors that stick on top of your existing sideview mirrors' glass to increase the view. 38 dollars for each side.
http://www.multivexmirror.net/Result...=29&category=6

instead of side marker lights (http://www.rx8strakes.com/index.asp?PageAction=VIEWPROD&ProdID=108), maybe a set of blanks. i never use my turn signals anyway, rather have it blacked out completely.

+1 for the shift knob,
+1 for a new gril, preferebly a stock replacement w/out the blocked out holes for my racingbeat intake
+1 for the aluminum trim on the center console
+1 for the side repeater turn signal

and id really love to have a cf rear roof spoiler over the glass with vortex generators like the evos. i think it would give the cars a much nicer look personally.

Don't know if its been said yet but here it goes....I know a lot of people like the clean shaved emblem look, because personally i feel the back is too cluttered. The issue is its costly to fill the holes left over from the emblems being removed. So im thinking something something like a magnetic panel or 3m to attach from tailight to tailight like in the mustang shown here.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forums/attachments/2005-talk/49557d1218505497-rear-deck-blackout-img_4324.jpg

just an idea.

+1 for the illuminated shift knob and the sidemarkers, although how bout a rotor shaped sidemarker? :D:

so how about that illuminated shift knob? :D:

+2 on illuminated shift knob but it should come in different colors *cough *blue **cough**

license plate relocation kit? kinda like the evo style

^^^ bad idea, you'll block airflow to the oil coolers. Not good...

idk if this'll be too much, but how about with the illumination shift knob that will glow the number that the gear that the car is in....for example if you're in 6th it'll only glow 6, and when you put it in neutral it'll glow all of them? im fine with a normal illuminated shift knob, i just thought it would be cool, and id have to agree with elcolombiano....different colors.

^^ tht'd be bad ass but it would make install a fair bit more complex as well as desgin and cost. the only feasible way i would know of to create a circuit that would illuminate based on gear selection would be to have multiple sensors in place under there

There is already something like that--uses an accelerometer to try and guess which gear you've shifted into most recently. Doesn't work too well from what I've ready. Personally, I would rather listen to the engine and look at the tachometer on ocassion.

how about a decent coat hanger?

maybe it goes through the rotor hole in the seat, or it extends from the baby harness in the back?

i'm an industrial designer so i am willing to share some thoughts.

license plate relocation kit? kinda like the evo style

+1.
i'd get one.

idk if this'll be too much, but how about with the illumination shift knob that will glow the number that the gear that the car is in....for example if you're in 6th it'll only glow 6, and when you put it in neutral it'll glow all of them? im fine with a normal illuminated shift knob, i just thought it would be cool, and id have to agree with elcolombiano....different colors.

mazda already has it....but im not sure if it does illuinate wen shift into the gear...but i bet it does for the price they say....chek it out:
http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=7A0000-1151625285

mazda already has it....but im not sure if it does illuinate wen shift into the gear...but i bet it does for the price they say....chek it out:
http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDetail.jsp?LISTID=7A0000-1151625285

it doesnt

and another vote for the SS cap over the e-brake button. The silver paint or whatever it is on mine is starting to peel off.

Thanks.

mkztg



I would like to second the SS cap over the e-brake button. I had an 04 that the silver paint bubbled, and that was a replacement from warranty issue, and I just got a 05 shinka that has the same problem. I am all about appearance. and the cap over the shifter knob really cleaned up the abuse the jackass before put on the shifter ( and much cheaper than a new shifter knob). Are two votes enough for a production run?

how about a decent coat hanger?

maybe it goes through the rotor hole in the seat, or it extends from the baby harness in the back?

i'm an industrial designer so i am willing to share some thoughts.If someone could figure out how to do this, I'd definitely buy one.

Has anyone mentioned different sun visors? Perhaps in carbon fiber? :D:

Those stock perforated sun visors are just not my cup of tea, I kinda hate how they let in some light when my intentions are to block it out completely. Even it its just an overlay, I'd love to see something like that.

I just saw one of those "You Just Got Beat By a Wagon" License Frames on a Subaru WRX Wagon the other day. How about a "You Just Got Beat By a 1.3L" License Frame?

Has anyone mentioned different sun visors? Perhaps in carbon fiber? :D:

Those stock perforated sun visors are just not my cup of tea, I kinda hate how they let in some light when my intentions are to block it out completely. Even it its just an overlay, I'd love to see something like that.I've wondered if there's any other sun visors that might work on the 8. I'd like slide out panels that block more light like on my wife's Honda Pilot.

^basically vinyl cutouts we can apply right on the perfs, yes?

^basically vinyl cutouts we can apply right on the perfs, yes?No, I'm thinking of slide out panels that provide a much larger visor when you need it. The perforations actually don't bother me that much, just tilt the visor a little.

ah. drop the sunglasses holder for that :p

but i know what u mean.

You guys should add more of the 'Before - After' pictures so people really see the difference and what it will look like. And when you change the color of bulbs you wanna buy, the pictures change to the same color as well.

ah. drop the sunglasses holder for that :p

but i know what u mean.Hmm ... I may try that, but it wouldn't help on the sides, which seems to be where I need it the most.

You guys should add more of the 'Before - After' pictures so people really see the difference and what it will look like. And when you change the color of bulbs you wanna buy, the pictures change to the same color as well.

Yes, that would be brilliant. Some of them actually already do it though.

But I would like to see the illuminated shift knob, but not just in red, I have blue interior lights. footwell lights. and custom cupholder lights. I would love a blue shifter to match.

Maybe a flying "M" emblem as well, because some of us want one, but don't want to mess up the one emblem we have trying to cut it... :lol:

Yeah I have a good suggestion, sponsor me with free bulbs for all lights and I'll take pictures for you? XD

Hey ok so how about this, since yall deal with alot of lights etc.

Me and a few members around the area have been thinking about a LED light strip or rope that you can affix with 3M double sided tape inside your fender fents and shines out when you turn on your headlights... for example you'll have blue coming out shining through the fender vents at night,the power source can come from the clear corners... anyone like the idea because id love for someone to make a kit for it...

Hey ok so how about this, since yall deal with alot of lights etc.

Me and a few members around the area have been thinking about a LED light strip or rope that you can affix with 3M double sided tape inside your fender fents and shines out when you turn on your headlights... for example you'll have blue coming out shining through the fender vents at night,the power source can come from the clear corners... anyone like the idea because id love for someone to make a kit for it...

People have done this, but it doesn't shine through well. IF they could make it shine through well enough I would buy about a billion of them.

well what you do is you have to paint the inner fender vents white so it reflects the light better... any color near white would reflect the light a ton better... this could work easily imo

I was reading import tuner and they have an article its called "The Eighth Sin" and the RX8 in the picture has a rear diffuser/ducktail spoiler......how about one of those that will fit on the stock rear bumper???? in CF please and a functional one would be nice with cf dividers in between. I've been looking everywhere, I even called up the company in california that supplied the body kit and one of the guys is trying to find out for me. Also, those vortex generators......is there anyway you can make a roof spoiler like the sti's have with those vortex generators molded on in cf??? I hear they actually work well, idk in person. I know i sound a little outlandish but it would be really sick.

for the fender vents.....i tried putting lights in there, and i even used a polished aluminum strip to reflect it more...it didnt work. the vent openings, the cutouts, are too small, it just looks stupid. If you guys find a way with the strakes please let me know.

i used a street glow neon, idk how long it was but maybe LED's might work. i'll have to try it i guess

Well you could asking lonewolf. This thread has a ton of his pictures, and he has the fender lights. They look very good, but maybe just from that angle?

Anyways, here's the link:
http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?t=168417&page=2

But I think they don't shine well because the LEDs are too small and the vents are too deep, like the grille part of the vent is about 1/4" deep, I feel like the light would only shine through at a certain angle...

One thing I know about a million people would buy, as well as myself is a dash piece to hold a screen (kinda like OEM nav, not necessarily motorized) but I forget which site I saw it, but there is one floating out there... but it is $300+.... that is stupidly high. for $100 I'd buy one..

i think you mean the metra kit? it's linked in the electronics forum

no. I mean the nav housing... I think maybe it was mazdaparts or japanparts.com that has a thing very similar to the OEM housing except that it is a manual flip up. I don't like the metra because I don't want to lose my stock radio.

Hmm well as for the fender vents they'd obviously need some preparing/work but its a "Product Development" forum so id assume RX8Strakes would figure it out for us...

Actually I just looked at lonewolf's pictures and he commented in response on the picture of his fender vent lights and confirmed my suspisions that the light can only be seen at an angle. He says you have to be at roughly the same lever as the vent to see the light.... oh well, for the $20 it costs to do that mod, and the fun it would be (I really enjoy that stuff) it'd be worth it. But if rx8strakes would make a kit, I'd buy it.

Dont the fents point kinda down at a angle??? why not angle the lights where you can see them on the ground and for afar as well. Isnt this what we want anyways???

Welll I am not looking for like underbody neon look. Something less.... fast and furious.... I would get white LED strips. I just want a little glow from behind them that passing cars and what not can see.

Thank you all for the great ideas. Keep 'em coming!

We've actually discussed the lighting behind the fender vent idea. We've thought about creating a turn-signal or side-marker type lighting out of it. It's on our list, so hopefully it will be something we can get to eventually. Right now we're in the middle of a move to larger quarters, so our time is at a premium.

The image below is an injection mold drawing of one of our projects that's getting closer to completion. Just for fun, can anyone guess what product this will produce? :)

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/injection_mold_current_proj.jpg

- Dave

I have no idea.. its too small for me to tell..
lol Thanks dave for considering the Fender vents too btw, i believe you'd get a ton of business on selling those as i know i and like 3-4 of my friends would buy one...

overlays for the center tunnel silver trim?

side markers with more than one light / led.

just a guess.

beers :beer:

side markers with more than one light / led.

just a guess.

beers :beer:

Why would you want that? for like always on, and a blinker?

Maybe it is side views with blinkers in them?

Could you make a CF overlay that goes all the way back for the center console, not just half way.

door sills?

door sills?

ugh door sills...

I get so sick of how many of those there are...

+1 for kei office eyelids.

other things that would be nice

switchblade key (with mazda or rotary logo)
cf canyards
cf splitters (carbon creation replicas)
Black peice for MS front bumper (for those who dont have authentic)
Rotary shaped exhaust tips
Mazdaspeed seatbelt cushions (like mine)
Rotary shaped ciggarette car lighter
Rotary Wristbands (like those livestrong bands that ither say "Rotary Engine" "Mazda RX8" "Mazdaspeed")

+1

plus i would like to see some sort of illuminated shift knob.. seen one on ebay but went for almost $400.

It looks like a reflector housing of some sort. I have seen similar housings for wide angle LEDs.

What about eyelids with LEDs mounted on the underside? You could have different color options, you could splice into the parking lights or have a separate switch. This would be a way to get some cool glow in the headlight housing without having to remove, bake and open them. You could probably use your existing eyelids with minor modification.

I saw a pic in the Super Autobacs thread that gave me the idea (although I don't know if these are actually mounted under the eyelid or inside the housing). Try to ignore the bad body kit, neons and vinyls!

http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=135908&stc=1&d=1238079673

It would be great if RX8STRAKES carried the Engine Undercover and front Left/right wheel splash guards with hardware. So hard to find availiable anywhere besides dealer.

mazmart

Yeah you are right Mazmart has the items listed but have been out of stock for months now. Emailed customer service and got nothing.

Would be great if rx8 strakes came out with a kit or replica taillights of a 09 so it fits a 04 properly. That would be full of win.

^^Definitly would be awesome.

Would be great if rx8 strakes came out with a kit or replica taillights of a 09 so it fits a 04 properly. That would be full of win.

+1 :icon_tup:

+1 x million.

I say you make something like this:

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Yes, they're dual function/blinking sidemarkers. Yes.. that's my car... and yes, I sound congested since I had a cold.

How about a replacement carpet piece for the trunk? I Bought my car used, and it just has the exposed cargo tray. Either I'm retarded, or the previous owner decided I didn't need it. I'd like to have one... it makes the car look cleaner and more organized.

Still waiting for my SS e-brake cap... ;)

Possibility of coming out with B-Pillars that match the paint colors? Or a flat black B-Pillar?

how about fog light strakes that match the color of the car like the other strakes?

Right now I want a high quality leather steering wheel cover with real carbon fiber accents since I don't want to wear down the oem steering wheel. So far I haven't found anything that exudes quality and good looks. Perhaps this is something you could look into.

Somebody should make a nice looking replacement for the ugly, 1970's clock radio display unit.

Somebody should make a nice looking replacement for the ugly, 1970's clock radio display unit.

What are you talking about?

How about a decent Gauge pod for RHD cars :)

In case anyone is still wondering what this mold design was for that was posted earlier...

http://www.rx8strakes.com/images/new_product/injection_mold_current_proj.jpg

...here's the answer.

http://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/clear_side-markers_3.jpghttp://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/clear_side-markers_1.jpg
http://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/clear_side-markers_2.jpghttp://www.rx8strakes.com/ProductImages/clear_side-markers_4.jpg
(http://www.rx8strakes.com)

A set of true "clear" side-markers that match the look of the head and tail lights. Keep the good ideas coming!

- Dave

wow that looks awesome.

any pics of it lit up at night time

^ +1 Any night time pics?

AWESOME That is so sick.

wow that is sexy.

id definitely get these. i love the fact that theyre flush. reason i dont have clear corners now is because i dont like how they stick out.

Not a fan of those new clear corners....but I guess I would have to see it in person

imagine them smoked/tinted :)

would love a smoked set! pm me price and pics

also need a price on replacing most of my bulbs to leds. got a master set? set for all the bulbs in the rear lights?

that CF peice that goes over your speedometer

illuminated doorsills idea going anywhere?

or carbon fiber doorsill plates...?

that CF peice that goes over your speedometer
+1!!!
It'd be nice if you guys started carrying some aftermarket front lips/air dams too!

how about an aftermarket oem sat nav hood just like the oem version. i think alot of ppl will paid alot for that including me

I would like something that would replace the plastic piece behind the fender arch with a carbon fiber brake vent. Something like the vent that comes off the fender arch of a Z06 Corvette.

http://www.evo-r.net/product/RX-8/door_sills/EVOR%20037.jpg
http://www.evo-r.net/product/RX-8/CIMG1062~1.JPG
http://www.evo-r.net/product/RX-8/door_sills/EVOR%20042.jpg
http://www.evo-r.net/product/RX-8/door_sills/EVOR%20043.jpg

somethin like these would be awesome in a few different finishes like anodized black, red, or blue. and maybe even an upgraded model with rx-8 carved out to be lit up with led's...

forget the door sills. How'd you get that interior?!

if it was my interior, i wouldn't need the doorsills anymore now would i? ahahh

That interior is pure sex. I want it, looks custom.

Make some adjustable camber rods - only two options are JIC's for $740 or Megans for $275!

haha I dont think they are going to make suspension mods...just cosmetic stuff in cf and other colors

How bout a nice custom oil fill cap for the 09s since mazda changed the way the cap screws on =/

A carbon fiber license plate backing that fits 09s since carbign crafts' only fits 04-08.

Something to replace the stereo volume knob on 09s since mazda changed the size, thus current replacements dont fit.

09 eyelids!

Hmmm, yea more 09 stuff.

How about some Illuminated Radio Knobs?

would love some emblems like the spirit R logo but for the rear that would cover the two holes in the trunk. or something else like that. surprise me. i like surprises...

+1 for spirit r logos to cover up trunk!!!!!!
does anyone know if the spirit r logo will cover trunk??? lol

Doesn't have to be the spirit R logo. But a new, rx8 exclusive type of logo. Or even better, how about one of the rotor logo's from the 70's with the odd shaped m in the center. Those were sweet.
Anything man. Getting my car back and I cut up my flying M into one of those "evil M's"

Not a big fan but better than the original.

I think you guys should make a trio of canisters like mazport use to make for washer fluid, oil catch can and whatever else u want...

Radio knob for the 04-08 there needs to be another choice other than pettit

spirit R logos, now!!! big enough for the holes in the trunk. hello!!!!! this is a good idea, i'll let you profit on my imagination.

Hi, you need to add Hawk HP+ brake pads for Rx8 , much more agressive and powerful than HPS you already sell .

Still nothing about the stainless steel cap for the e-brake?

How bout a nice custom oil fill cap for the 09s since mazda changed the way the cap screws on =/

A carbon fiber license plate backing that fits 09s since carbign crafts' only fits 04-08.

Something to replace the stereo volume knob on 09s since mazda changed the size, thus current replacements dont fit.

09 eyelids!

Hmmm, yea more 09 stuff.

+1 to all of the above. Also some overlays for the 09's

I think you guys should make a trio of canisters like mazport use to make for washer fluid, oil catch can and whatever else u want...

a HUGE plus to canister options.... OEM look would be FABULOUS....:SHOCKED::SHOCKED::SHOCKED:

I'm still waiting for an illuminated shift knob. I want those numbers and the shift directions to light up!

How about a set of these that'll bolt onto the OEM side flares????or if they go under the flares or bolt on cleanly to them.

http://www.rhdjapan.com/images/product/53284/Image/Normal/Image.jpg

Those would look nice.

How about a nice splitters in general that don't make the car look like every other EVO out there with splitters on them.

How about mazda badges to replace the rear ones on the trunk but in factory colors?

KERS :Freak_ani:mdrmed:

how about that illuminated shift knob already??

CF OEM style lip spoiler (euro lip, series II MT lip spoiler)

illuminated shift knob would be nice too since OEM is hard to find and freaking expensive.

rotary start button for LHD without the price of the OEM

Just curious...This thread started 18 months and 228 posts ago. How many of the ideas proposed have actually gone ahead?

I would like a painted or carbon fiber lip style spoiler that covers the oem spoiler holes

when will the rear rotary accent light be back in stock???

Just curious...This thread started 18 months and 228 posts ago. How many of the ideas proposed have actually gone ahead?


Exactly... what is going on? RotaryFX still there?:uhh:

I have an idea. How about parking LED's that last more than two months?

Oil injection delete kit replaced by 2 stroke oil large reservoir that premixes fuel. Customer keeps 2 stoke tank full (it has a seperate gauge sharing Full to Empty) and customer justs add fuel at the gas station.

Decreased carbon deposits, decreased loss of compression and longer engine life.

they gave up on this thread once they found out that we have great ideas. . . . or they just realized they make enough on strakes and gave up future development.

I have an idea. How about parking LED's that last more than two months?

You would send them broke!