Please don't let any flaming go on here. I would like Mazda to see this and take a few things into consideration.

Dear Mazda,
These are the things that I think would make the RX-8 have a slightly better driving experience. The car is fantastic, but these could make it better.

Gradual Volume Increase
I do not have the Bose so I don't know if this happens with that option. When I rock out with the stereo blasting and turn the car off, the next time I start the car I almost drop one in my drawers when the stereo blasts. I had a Sable that would automatically gradually increase the volume so that I wouldn't have a heart attack.

Make a HUD an available option
This would just add another aspect of out of this world awesomeness to the RX-8. It would only need speed and RPM. If it was an option I would most definately buy it. Anyone else?

By the way, does anyone out there know of an aftermarket HUD?

Adjustable Lumbar
I don't know if this is available on Grand Touring, but it would be nice. (bad back)

Telescoping Steering Column
Just another thing that would make it one more step above the rest.

The RX-8 is a really great car. These are just some things that may help the driving experience in later models. (with major improvements I would buy a new one in 3 years)

Both the Bose AND the stock have the auto volume control. Gotta read the owners manual sometime ya know. There's plenty of aftermarket HUDS, a few have been posted here, just do a search for them.

GT does have lumbar support, one of the best I've used.

Here is HUD link. :D
http://www.defi-shop.com/

Isn't there already a thread going regarding how to make the RX-8 better?

I would suggest posting this there.