I called my dealer and got some pricing info. on additional accessories not priced by RX-EVolved yesterday.

Aldehyde Filter............................................ .$Price Not Avail.
Car Cover Cable Lock....................................$ Price Not Avail.
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer............................$534.45
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Trim Panel.............$26.00
Cargo Net .................................................$ 45.50
Front Sunshield......................................... ..$52.00
Full Front Mask...........................................$13 1.25
Alarm Shock Sensor Upgrade.........................$57.75
Carpeted Floor Mats - Black (4) ................... $78.75
Polished Rear Rotary Accent........................ $89.25
Rear Door Trim Protectors (2)...................... $32.50

I tried to get a price on three items with the XX color code. My parts dept. could not locate (go figure) what the code that should be in place of the XX so I could get no price. Mayby RX-EVolved could get the color codes for the accessories from his dealer and post. I see that his dealer priced the Leather Parking Brake Lever so I am sure they have it or that the codes do actually exist.

Below are the Accesories as taken from RX-EVolved's Post on 6/2.

Aluminum Accelerator Pedal (A/T)....... $105.00
Aluminum Brake Pedal (A/T)............... $ 95.00
Aluminum Foot Rest (A/T)................... $ 25.00
Aluminum Air Vent Bezels(2)............... $ 98.00
Aluminum Door Sill Plates(2)............... $270.00
Aluminum Window Switches............... $165.00
Exhaust Finishers(2).......................... $250.00
Grill Trim Ring Chrome........................ $295.00
Leather Gear Shift Knob(A/T)............. $165.00
Leather Parking Brake Lever.............. $200.00
Night Lights(Driver/Pass)................... $100.00
Polished Aluminum Fender Strakes.... $250.00
Rotor Shaped Valve Caps(4).............. $ 39.00
Wheel Centers w\Rotor emblem(4).... $ 37.00

Originally posted by RotorBoy


In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer............................$534.45
In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Trim Panel.............$26.00[/B]

too high...if port installed, the 6-disc CD Changer costs $500 TOTAL...with this pice list, the part costs $534.45 + $26.00 + installation...i doubt that's right

Man I hopr these prices are wrong. I want the strakes

MD & MP3 players?

I stopped by the dealer today to order some of the accessories since I'm told "it's on the boat"...3-4 weeks for delivery. I got a little different info though.

Polished Front Rotary Accent.............$73.50
(guess it's $15.75 smaller than the rear?)
Wheel centers w/Rotary emblem.......$48.50
" " " Mazda " ........$37.50


Does this mean my 18" wheels have no wheel centers??? The parts folks didn't know! Not only that, but they called the Parts "Hotline" and I couldn't even order anything yet.

The color codes, apparently are just letters corresponding to the colors. For example, the Car Cover ($262.50) is black w/red, blue, yellow or gray. The Black/Red code is 0000-8J-K01-BR; Black/Blue is 0000-8J-K01-BB, and so on.

Full Front Mask w/o front air dam.....$131.25
Aluminum Door Sill Trim Plates..........$283.50!!!
w/Rotary Emblem

It may be a better choice to wait for the aftermarket for some of this stuff, particularly the mask and car cover. Also, it's hard to tell what's on the car until it gets here, e.g., does the leather with the GT package include a leather Parking Brake Lever??? And I'm relatively sure the 6MT/GT comes with the Aluminum Pedal Set (which I think is only for the auto. trans.) And just what the helll is an "Aldehyde Filter"? The Parts lady didn't know..

Finally, does anyone know about the "Night Lights"($105.00)? In the footwells? Can they be turned off?:D

took the words right out of my moth bob
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Originally posted by TybeeRX-8
And just what the helll is an "Aldehyde Filter"? The Parts lady didn't know..



here is a link explaining the filter

http://www.mazda.com/publicity/public/9904/990408ea.html

Originally posted by TybeeRX-8
does the leather with the GT package include a leather Parking Brake Lever???

And I'm relatively sure the 6MT/GT comes with the Aluminum Pedal Set (which I think is only for the auto. trans.)

And just what the helll is an "Aldehyde Filter"? The Parts lady didn't know..


Leather Hand Brake: Fairly certain does not come standard with any package and/or manual.

6MT/GT comes with the Aluminum Pedal Set: YES it does.

What the helll is an "Aldehyde Filter"?: Check this out:
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=4662&highlight=Aldehyde

Tybee.. you are purchasing yours at Fairway right?

I just called them today hence my post. If so, they apparently figured out what the color codes were since I called.

Originally posted by ibfubar2000


here is a link explaining the filter

http://www.mazda.com/publicity/public/9904/990408ea.html

Thanks, but...

"Aldehydes are chemical compounds that, in gaseous form, are harmful to the human body and have a strong, irritating odor. They are said to cause "sick house syndrome" by triggering allergic reactions such as headaches and dizziness as well as other symptoms associated with chemical irritation."

This is from the site! It MAY not leak, but I don't want to find out. Think I'll stick with plain 'ol charcoal!

Originally posted by TybeeRX-8


Thanks, but...

"Aldehydes are chemical compounds that, in gaseous form, are harmful to the human body and have a strong, irritating odor. They are said to cause "sick house syndrome" by triggering allergic reactions such as headaches and dizziness as well as other symptoms associated with chemical irritation."

This is from the site! It MAY not leak, but I don't want to find out. Think I'll stick with plain 'ol charcoal!

the aldeydes are in the materials used in making the car as well as in ciggerrette smoke as well as in other normal things. the filter removes them from the air. it filters out the aldeheydes.

If the 250ish price for the fender strakes is correct someone spend the money and send them to me and I will CNC copy them and sell them for 50 each. 250 is insane.

Totally... $250 is a bit too much for those 4 little strakes. Also for the exhaust finisher. I will wait and see if they might drop the price down later, or those dealers' special and get discount of them. How many ppl are getthing the exhaust finisher?

i would love to get the exhaust finishers, but there is the all important factor. With all the other options i got there is no way i can pay 250.00 right now. Hopefully these prices go down because they are just astronimcal.

Originally posted by RotorBoy
Tybee.. you are purchasing yours at Fairway right?

I just called them today hence my post. If so, they apparently figured out what the color codes were since I called.

Right. I stood at the parts counter while the woman called the "hotline" to find out. Still wouldn't let me order anything though...said to call back once in a while to check. That is, as of now, MazdaUSA has none of the accessories available for order despite the brochure, parts nos., etc. Amazing!

regarding the fender strakes, rotary accents, and the exhaust finishers, i'm gonna try to buy them from a Japanese dealer...it seems the US is only going to get the polished aluminum ones that are chrome...i don't want chrome unless i change my rims to chrome...i want the fender strakes, rotary accents, and exhaust finishers to match the finish of the stock rims

Originally posted by ibfubar2000


here is a link explaining the filter

http://www.mazda.com/publicity/public/9904/990408ea.html

i have been visiting home depot for a large 8 bucks 3M filter for my car, snip snip and it traps the dirts and even bateria!! at 100 Micron (i think)

BTW doesn't most filter block the outside air from coming in only? so if i smoke in the car, it wouldn't help? (recirculation usually doesn't pass thru the filter)

Originally posted by BRx8


too high...if port installed, the 6-disc CD Changer costs $500 TOTAL...with this pice list, the part costs $534.45 + $26.00 + installation...i doubt that's right

I believe these are accessory prices meaning it is the price you find when buying parts at the parts counter at your Mazda dealership or similarly would be the "technical" cost of "Dealer installed options".

-Mr. Wigggles

Originally posted by TerenceT
i have been visiting home depot for a large 8 bucks 3M filter for my car, snip snip and it traps the dirts and even bateria!! at 100 Micron (i think)


This is what I did with my 2K Celica (RIP). Got the 3M one from Home Depot for like $10-15 and was able to cut it up into 4 square pieces that fit perfectly inside my cabin air filter.

I plan to do this for the 8 as well.

Question: anyone know were the access to the cabin air filter is? My Celi's was located behind the glove box.

don't smoke in your 8!!! At least keep the window down. Smokers cars' always resell for less. You see those commercials that say "go outside for your kids?" Well, go out for your 8 too.

Originally posted by BRx8
regarding the fender strakes, rotary accents, and the exhaust finishers, i'm gonna try to buy them from a Japanese dealer...it seems the US is only going to get the polished aluminum ones that are chrome...

I have heard that some dealers might be able to order the accessories directly from Japan, is that true? If not, what's the best way to get them from JP?

I ordered my accessories today. I just knew they were going to stick it to me somewhere:

Car Cover..........................$250.00
Cover Cable Lock................$10.00
Shock Sensor Upgrade........$55.00.......$135.00 installed!
MP3 Player.........................$325.00......$611.9 7 installed!
MP3 Panel............................$20.00

I'm getting charged more to install the sensor upgrade than the part itself. Ughhh...I have a headache. :(

labor is almost always more than parts.

what color combo did you pick for the cover?

Originally posted by zoom44
labor is almost always more than parts.

what color combo did you pick for the cover?

Black/Red - Just like my car. It hadn't occurred to me to pick anything different...

Originally posted by B-Nez
I ordered my accessories today. I just knew they were going to stick it to me somewhere<snip>

Did the dealer know the part numbers for the accessories? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go armed with the scans of the accessories brochure so that my clueless salesman will take my word for it. 2 weeks ago, I went to the dealer to ask them if they heard anything about accessories, and he shook his head. Hopefully, he or the sales manager will be better informed now.

Originally posted by Ahura


Did the dealer know the part numbers for the accessories? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go armed with the scans of the accessories brochure so that my clueless salesman will take my word for it. 2 weeks ago, I went to the dealer to ask them if they heard anything about accessories, and he shook his head. Hopefully, he or the sales manager will be better informed now.

go to the parts dept. they should have the brochures and prices already, ours has all that info..

Originally posted by Ahura


Did the dealer know the part numbers for the accessories? I'm afraid I'm going to have to go armed with the scans of the accessories brochure so that my clueless salesman will take my word for it. 2 weeks ago, I went to the dealer to ask them if they heard anything about accessories, and he shook his head. Hopefully, he or the sales manager will be better informed now.

Actually, in order to roll the accessories into my purchase order, I had to get what the dealer here calls a "We Owe" slip from the salesman. Ha gave me the blank form, and I filled in everything using the part #s from the back of the accessories brochure. Oh yeah, I also had to write "(Customer Pays)", so they don't accidentally give it to me for free ;)

Edit: Oh, and after that he walked it over to parts to get all the pricing and place the parts order.

$600 for the in installed MP3 player... jesus that is steep..

Yep. Also worth pointing out that even though I'm handy with tools and what not, only dealer-installed parts are covered by warranty - not customer-installed parts. That, plus the lack of info concerning the parts and installation led me to bite the bullet and hand it all over.

Edit: Also, the MP3 player is a new head unit, not just a pop-in module. I'm sure the first problem encountered with the AudioPilot would be blamed (by the Service Dep.) on customer install of the head unit.

Originally posted by B-Nez
MP3 Player.........................$325.00......$611.9 7 installed!


This is a question for Yuhki. I stumbled upon your write-up (http://www.r-3.jp/special-pic/tv/tv.htm) on removing the audio unit. Too bad Babelfish doesn't translate it :( Was this hard? I'm pretty experienced with audio installs. I just don't want to mess up the interior pieces since it's a new car. Never worked on an interior of a 30k car before. I would think it's definitely worth my $300 to install the MP3 player myself.

Sometimes Excite does a better job translating:

RotorRouter Special (Yuhki) (http://www.excite.co.jp/world/url/body/?wb_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.r-3.jp%2Fspecial-pic%2Ftv%2Ftv.htm&submit=%83E%83F%83u%83y%81%5B%83W%96%7C%96%F3&wb_lp=JAEN&wb_dis=2&wb_co=excitejapan)

Damn, Yuhki. Look at you go! :D Interesting bit about temporarily losing DSC after disconnecting the battery.

Originally posted by OmegaBob
MD & MP3 players?

Don't know about US prices. In Australia, MP3 is about $500 extra and MDLP is about $800

Originally posted by B-Nez

Car Cover..........................$250.00
Cover Cable Lock................$10.00
Shock Sensor Upgrade........$55.00.......$135.00 installed!
MP3 Player.........................$325.00......$611.9 7 installed!


$300 for installation.... what kind of mechanics you have there in US? $100K a year Mechanics... Charging WAY TOO MUCH... I rather install it myself. A simple plug in and play, easier than making up a computer

Originally posted by takahashi


$300 for installation.... what kind of mechanics you have there in US? $100K a year Mechanics... Charging WAY TOO MUCH... I rather install it myself. A simple plug in and play, easier than making up a computer I don't know about Mazda, but my local Porsche/Audi dealer charges $95/hour Audi, $100/hour Porsche for labor; even my local Jeep dealer is $85/hour...

Originally posted by BillK
I don't know about Mazda, but my local Porsche/Audi dealer charges $95/hour Audi, $100/hour Porsche for labor; even my local Jeep dealer is $85/hour...

local Mazda in Margate (Fairbanks Mazda) charges $70/hr

Here's what my dealer gave me on prices. I haven't seen anyone post the price on the MD player or wheels...

18" polished aluminum wheels $500 ea.
polished aluminum fender strakes $250
md player $430
md player trim panel $62
mp3 player $325
mp3 player trim panel $20

Originally posted by jdj1971

18" polished aluminum wheels $500 ea.


Question:
Since it's from the dealer, I assume you get to keep the original rims? If so, then maybe it will be worth it, there's folks (even some on this forum) which would buy the old rims? The stock rims are quality and light weight ~20lbs.

this smae question was asked to me by another person about the mps player. if he bought and had a dealer install the mp3 player does he get the old one back. the answer is yes, but you will probably have to ask for it back first. dont just assume you will get it back. pretty much just like any other parts. when a dealer replaces any part they throw away the old part just out of habit so if you want the old part you have to ask for it BEFORE they do the work. not after because if you ask for it afterwards it might be too late.