http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_13.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_11.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_12.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_14.jpg

Yellow Bunnys?
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_10.jpg

and moved here.
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/sp_hweel_01

Nordic-green was really "COOL". ( but Of course, my favorite is yellow )
about titanium gray......Please ask JSG:D
thanks all

Very nice EAST MOON -san. Arigatoo gozaimasu.

East Moon,
Great pics Thanks! Do you have any that show the appearance package good? It looks as though the Green one does but it is too dark to show good. I see the Blue one in the distant has the package, any pics of it?

Thanks again.

Looks great EAST MOON! Please tell me next time and I'll come too. :cool: I want to suprise everyone that a gaijin has an RX-8! I won't be able to say much but I can smile and take lots of photos.
:D Like your wheels.

Originally posted by JSG
Please tell me next time and I'll come too. I want to suprise everyone that a gaijin has an RX-8! I won't be able to say much but I can smile and take lots of photos.

of course!!
I will become your interpreter.......sorry just joke.:D
Where is yhuki-sa--------n?
thanks

Beautiful pics, East Moon!! :)

wow... the nordic green is very nice... i didnt think it would looked close to black on a sunny day!?! or is it the camera?!? neways, all in all me like... hehehe i wish they made the X-men rx8 color tho... that would look even nicer coz i like blue... ;)

keep them coming EastMoon... :D

Originally posted by EAST MOON

of course!!
I will become your interpreter.......sorry just joke.:D
Where is yhuki-sa--------n?
thanks

Hi, did you call me?:)
I am enjyoing your post. My car will arrive at the dealer tomorrow.
So, I will take a day off tomorrow:D

By the way, I went to a dealer which located at near Senzoku pond in Ohta ward. There were two test drive cars. One was red, the other was black. Besides that, there was a red Type-S in the showroom. The dealer was very crowded. It seems the RX-8 is selling very well in May.

The Titanium seems much darker than I expected (good!). Also, why do you censor the people in the images? Is it a Japanese courtesy thing? I mean do you do it so as to not offend the people who have been unable to give their permission or is it just to make the cars stand out more. Just curious not judgemental in any way.

ouch!!!
cars look so sexy.

East Moon...i hate to be the bearer of bad news...but the new wheels look like they are spare wheels (typical of manufacturers, especially German where the spare wheel is not a matching Alloy!)

Sorry, you've being so great, and wonderful in keeping us informed and you;re still my hero...but damn, you've made a mistake with those wheels

you've made a mistake with those wheels

I showed my wife the pics, and she agreed......that they looked great with the yellow. Her comment was it brought out the lines of the RX-8.

I agree with my wife. Good call East Moon.

Originally posted by ed hall
Sorry, you've being so great, and wonderful in keeping us informed and you;re still my hero...but damn, you've made a mistake with those wheels

Everyone is entitled to their own taste of how they want their appearance to look. IMHO they look awesome. Some people like body kits, rear spoilers, and for EAST MOONS case... rims. You are entitled to your opinion but you shouldn't tell him he is wrong to put those wheels on.

RX-8 no kirei desu ne EAST MOON-san. :D

all u guys that r dissin black rimz dont know wtf ur talking bout.

black rimz r fuken sikkk

http://members.roadfly.com/tribal_azn2/me+and+kevin.jpg

http://members.roadfly.com/tribal_azn2/edited+93.jpg

http://members.roadfly.com/tribal_azn2/edited+103.jpg

http://members.roadfly.com/tribal_azn2/Dscf0092.jpg

I agree the black rims don't look "great", they look OK. I think it may have a lot to do with the pictures (I hope). It almost looks like the car doesn't have wheels. They don't stand out at all.

EAST if you like them that is what matters.

Tribal, How 'bout chillin with the pics. We would have gotten your point with one pic. Besides they don't look that great either IMHO.

Originally posted by TJRX8
I agree the black rims don't look "great", they look OK. I think it may have a lot to do with the pictures (I hope). It almost looks like the car doesn't have wheels. They don't stand out at all.

EAST if you like them that is what matters.

Tribal, How 'bout chillin with the pics. We would have gotten your point with one pic. Besides they don't look that great either IMHO.

how bout u just not click on this thread. or better yet dont visit this section of the forum.

this is the multimedia/photo gallery wtf do u expect

Originally posted by tribal azn2
all u guys that r dissin black rimz dont know wtf ur talking bout.

black rimz r fuken sikkkAnyone seeking a translation into English, might like to watch Tales for the L33T (http://uninteresting.myby.co.uk/noeffort/romjul.htm).

Hey EAST MOON...

Did you get any pics of the back of that Titanium RX-8? Looks like it's got all the accent package. I'd really like to see those silver exhaust highlights, if it has them. Like to see that rear wing a little better, too. Thanks.

Originally posted by tribal azn2
how bout u just not click on this thread. or better yet dont visit this section of the forum.
this is the multimedia/photo gallery wtf do u expect

I expect you to be banned again for your ignorant ass comments, and that great languange you so eloquently display...WTF DUH.

I imagine that if we took a vote it would show that most people think you have posted way too many pictures of your POS with POS wheels. Furthermore I also would bet that most people think the stock rims on two different cars in your pics look way better than your POS rims. I could be wrong though.

In your own words genius: " WTF R U sikk man dem FKKNN whls r SIKK sht man?" I agree they make me sick too...your rims that is.

PS: IMHO you provide nothing to this forum.

Later.

The black rims look pretty OK on the RX8, I personally think. But it looks damn ugly on the BMW, make the car looks cheap and ughghghhhghgh. No taste at all:mad: especially on a four door bmw. It might looks ok on the two door, I think:confused:

Originally posted by TJRX8


I expect you to be banned again for your ignorant ass comments, and that great languange you so eloquently display...WTF DUH.

I imagine that if we took a vote it would show that most people think you have posted way too many pictures of your POS with POS wheels. Furthermore I also would bet that most people think the stock rims on two different cars in your pics look way better than your POS rims. I could be wrong though.

In your own words genius: " WTF R U sikk man dem FKKNN whls r SIKK sht man?" I agree they make me sick too...your rims that is.

PS: IMHO you provide nothing to this forum.

Later.

lol ok, ur the one complaining bout pics being posted in the multimedia/photogallery forum

This is just my think.

a black wheel is a few in the market in Japan at now.
I think the reason is that many Japanese are the same ideas as some member of this forum.
A black wheel is hard to see. look like a cheap. like a spare wheels.
( I understand you. )

The wheel with shines gold or Shines Alumi-hweel and Silver, Bronze.
It will make your car a wonderful view car EASY.
Many people will go on that way.
I want to go the way to which many people do not go.
some one's car look like a some one's car!

a wheel is a part of car. a wheel does not need to be stand out.
If you focus to the tree, a mountain does not see.

I reply again, It is a simple thing.
I like a yellow body with black hweel.
Please see my next.... I hope, please show your RX-8 early.

thanks all
EAST MOON

Originally posted by EAST MOON
This is just my think.

a black wheel is a few in the market in Japan at now.
I think the reason is that many Japanese are the same ideas as some member of this forum.
A black wheel is hard to see. look like a cheap. like a spare wheels.
( I understand you. )

The wheel with shines gold or Shines Alumi-hweel and Silver, Bronze.
It will make your car a wonderful view car EASY.
Many people will go on that way.
I want to go the way to which many people do not go.
some one's car look like a some one's car!

a wheel is a part of car. a wheel does not need to be stand out.
If you focus to the tree, a mountain does not see.

I reply again, It is a simple thing.
I like a yellow body with black hweel.
Please see my next.... I hope, please show your RX-8 early.

thanks all
EAST MOON

very well put east moon:) . u buy a car because u like it, not because others like it. u buy a car for urself, not for others. and same thing with wheels. u buy the wheels that YOU like, and it doesnt matter if other people dont like it.

the black goes very well with the yellow, i like the contrast very much. keep modding east moon;)

Originally posted by Lensman
Also, why do you censor the people in the images? Is it a Japanese courtesy thing? I mean do you do it so as to not offend the people who have been unable to give their permission or is it just to make the cars stand out more. Just curious not judgemental in any way.

That is my "Crisis management"

thanks Lensman

calm down TJRX8 and tribal azn...
he does have a point that this is the media section, and his view on black rims is rather pertinent to this thread albeit he may post too many or at a rather high rez.
Everyone has their own preferences. I would have to say I'm not accustomed to seeing too many cars with black rims, but I think both East Moons and tribal's are rather attractive. I especially like the contrasting chromed edges on tribal's.
All I'm saying, is try to keep things civil. Everyone is getting a little anxious for their cars, lets not take it out on each other!

Guy's...

Chill already... Both your comments (You know who you are) are inflamatory,...

There is nothing wrong with posting lots of pictures in this "Multimedia" forum, infact I encourage it...

The software limits the overall file size, if people are on 56K modems and can't quickly download these files then I sympathise,.. but you have to realise that many other people on the forum are downloading 200 meg video's...

Personally I don't particularly like that black alloys, but I really think that the Titanium would look nice with the slightly darker ones from the MPS pictures.. or even gunmetal ones.

I agree. This is the Multimedia/photo gallery. More pics the better.

Personaly I'm not keen on the black wheels, but I'm not keen on the yellow car either, each to their own, were all individuals etc.

No reason to get all hot under the collar about it, its East Moons choice what he does with his car, we should all be thanking him for the invaluable information and pictures he's posted. Should win some sort of rx8forum award I recon.

Thanks all for sending the comment about my car from a distant place.
It is wonderful experience for me.

thanks all
EAST MOON

I think both the Tribal and East Moon's cars look great with the black wheels and undoubtedly look even better in real life as opposed to photos.

East Moon - congrats on having the first ever RX-8 mod (not to mention the first RX-8 on this forum).

Tribal - that's a sweet looking BMW you have, you should put it in your sig ;).

Originally posted by pelucidor

Tribal - that's a sweet looking BMW you have, you should put it in your sig ;).

:D LOL :D !!!!!!!!!

here comes tribal azn3 !!!!!!!!!!

It would be nice for people who don't like the rims to refrain from posting.

I'm a bit skeptical to post pictures of my mods when I get my car. A lot of people don't like to see little tiny 8" rims with riding lawnmower sized tires on 6" spacers on a car like the Rx-8. :p But since I'm a pimpin gangsta I've got to go with the look.

RotaryStalker

Originally posted by EAST MOON
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_13.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_11.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_12.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_14.jpg

Yellow Bunnys?
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/meeting_10.jpg

and moved here.
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/sp_hweel_01

Nordic-green was really "COOL". ( but Of course, my favorite is yellow )
about titanium gray......Please ask JSG:D
thanks all


Are the tires on the black RX-8 - 16??:confused:

those are 16" wheels on the NORDIC GREEN one.
it sort of looks black in the pictures though.
:D

santino

I like the rims on the 16 better than the 18. Why are there so many 16 in Japan and all the dealers here in the states tell me that they have no base models ordered.

I think the rims look better in person.

Being from Canada seeing steelies in the winter, they usually make a car look odd.

The red writing on EastMoon's rims help the look a lot.

Personally I wouldn't put black rims (steelies in the winter). So I'll be silver summer and black winter :).

To each is own as others have said, if you like that's the BEST part!

Originally posted by ACRX8



Are the tires on the black RX-8 - 16??\

wow, those 16's look great... they don't fill the wheel well as much, but they're still of a nice ratio for wheel diameter to sidewall height (to my eye)...

i was surprised at the way the 16" wheels look as well. i was expecting it to show more of a gap from the wells.

but i am still a big fan of the 18" wheels. they look more purposeful and clean. there was another post of another optional 18" on the Mazda Japan website, and they look nice as well.

santino

Black rims ROCK! here is my 93 r1 with 17" volk se37k's

http://www.rx7club.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=359075

one more, closer look at the fronts baby

http://www.rx7club.com/forum/attachment.php?s=&postid=359078

Best application of black wheels yet, Race1. Very nice.

Originally posted by pmacwill
calm down TJRX8 and tribal azn...
he does have a point that this is the media section, and his view on black rims is rather pertinent to this thread !
I stand corrected this is the media section post away.
Originally posted by tribal azn2
all u guys that r dissin black rimz dont know wtf ur talking bout.
black rimz r fuken sikkk
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I guess I'm out of touch if this is considered pertinent information.

I stand corrected again.
As I stated before if they like black rims, or pink for that matter, that is great for them.
And Domo Arigato to East MOON!

i still have no idea what the appearance package consists of, i feel like an idiot lol.
________
CLASS ACTION SETTLEMENT (http://classactionsettlements.org/)

Pooman, Chin spoiler, side flares in front of and behind rear wheels. Here is the pic again...since this is the place to post pictures :D

The ones labeled "2AP" are the appearance package.

Originally posted by TJRX8
The ones labeled "2AP" are the appearance package.

Thanks for the pic. I don't care about the AP, but I do like the chrome by the exhaust. Is that included in the AP?

I think that is a Japan only option but I'm not sure. It isn't part of the AP though from everything I've read.

Thank you TJRX8 :)
and other pic about option parts.

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/option_ti_00.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/option_ti_01.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/option_y_00.jpg

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/option_y_01.jpg

thanks all (and thanks again my Japanese friend ):D

Well, I certainly don't want to offend anyone, but, IMHO, I do not like the look of the black rims on ANY of the cars here, particularly the yellow vehicles (sorry East Moon.. love your car though!) The black makes the tires "dissappear" visually, and leaves the wheel well with a very "winter steelie" look. The profile of the tire becomes invisible, and there is then no contrast or definition to the wheel wells: just big, black 'holes'. No offence to anyone who likes them, just my aesthetic $.02...

Yea the black rims do not do anything for me either. It must be a Canadian thing with that "winter steelie look". I find it very depressing, keeps reminding me of winter and snow.

But your car does look sweet!

absolutely freakin awesome!!!

lovin the pics.. making me fall in love with the rx8 all over again :)

I think black rims can look very good or make a car look like crap. I like East Moons and Race1's rims very much. The narrow spokes give a race car feel and the red writing on East Moon's wheels are a real nice touch.

I am not sure if I like Tribals wheels or not. The chrome outline is a nice touch that gives the wheels a sense of contrast. The only thing I'm not sure about is the shiny black coating. Flat black would look better IMHO. I still like them, just not as much as others.

I had a '91 Plymouth Laser RS Turbo that had gloss black BBS rims with a chrome trim ring on an electric blue paint that rocked, but I don't like the black look on the yellow paint either.

Irrespective of any of the foregoing posts the most (IMHO) important items so far have been the pic's of the '8's

EAST MOON, thanks for all the shots from your meet, to my mind they provide the best indication yet of the 'live' colours.

The yellow is a cracking colour and in your market I think the black alloys are a bold and individual move.

here in bonnie scotland, i think that the stock 18's will be quite bold enough for my taste, only, having seen these pics i'm terrified that the car is going to look better in the nordic green than the black i've spec'd.

can't believe I've handed over money for a car i haven't seen in the flesh, and in a colour I'm now having doubt's about.

If you happen to come across a black one in your travels i for one would be desperate to see the outcome.

I've got to say I immensely respect EAST MOON's road less traveled. It looks like he's going for a very understated black and yellow contrast which looks really classy in my opinion.

I've chosen to hit most of the polished accents with the yellow. I think the look will hang together consistently, but I'm a little concerned that it will wind up looking trashy or cheap.

A couple of those shots show a really great wedge line from front to rear and I'm also worried about the arch spoiler screwing that up. I guess we'll see.

Final comment from a guy behind a telephone dial up, I don't mind pulling down the shots when most of the pic is car or cars instead of 80% blue sky. Some cropping would make some shots on this thread much less offensive.

Man, after seeing these pics, I have a serious problem trying to choose which colour I want. BTW they are not as good as East Moon's pics but it does show how the colours look beside each other.

http://www.r-3.jp/enent-pic/20030614/harumioff.htm

This waiting game is killing me.

Originally posted by desmo996


Thanks for the pic. I don't care about the AP, but I do like the chrome by the exhaust. Is that included in the AP?

The chrome "exhaust finishers" is not part of the Appearance Package. It's an added optional accessory that you can purchase after-factory.

Originally posted by mac
Man, after seeing these pics, I have a serious problem trying to choose which colour I want. BTW they are not as good as East Moon's pics but it does show how the colours look beside each other.

http://www.r-3.jp/enent-pic/20030614/harumioff.htm

This waiting game is killing me.

Current my favorite colour is red ;)

This guy either likes his car waaayyy too much...or Japan has yet another option not available here in the US. :D ;)

Originally posted by ZoomZoom
Yea the black rims do not do anything for me either. It must be a Canadian thing with that "winter steelie look". I find it very depressing, keeps reminding me of winter and snow.

But your car does look sweet!

I agree that it depends on the style of black rim you choose. I think the East Moon's wheels look great on his yellow 8. Personally, I'll be keeping the stock 18's for some time. But I'll have to get some 17's for the winter. If you're not accustomed to winter driving / weather, here's some black steelies on my 7.

http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/jwise/pics2003.01/DSC00038.JPG

you need those snow tires to get up this hill outside my house everytime it snows :)

http://www.astro.psu.edu/users/jwise/pics2003.01/DSC00036.JPG

Originally posted by TJRX8
This guy either likes his car waaayyy too much...or Japan has yet another option not available here in the US. :D ;) I thought the exact same thing. The last time I saw this pose was in a Penthouse mag.