Should I do it? Has anyone here done it? I searched to try and get other pictures of other installs but all the threads were too old and the pictures were gone.

http://www.mimousafiles.com/installed/rx8_b.jpg

Is it brushed aluminum? I love that stuff. But not too sure if I like it on the 8.

Says real aluminum.

I haven't done it but since I own a Ti grey I'll comment.

Firstly, although the look is nice I reckon the downsides are:

1. Glare from reflected sunlight;

2. Heat buildup and transfer;

3. Susceptible to scratching from rings, coins, etc;

3. Really shows up finger marks - ever seen those stainless steel fridges and dishwashers that are all the rage - always have finger marks, etc on them.

Depending on your climate and how happy you are about polishing the dash panels, I agree it would set the interior off nicely in a Ti grey. However, I like the piano black - quick wipe with a microfibre cloth while waiting at the lights and it looks like new.

Edit - and then there's weight. :cool: :mdrmed:

Damnit, I knew there were downsides to this. I was actually trying to replace the piano black on my stereo faceplate because it has some nasty scratches. :(

I was actually trying to replace the piano black on my stereo faceplate because it has some nasty scratches. :(

How did it get scratched?

Im not sure. One morning as I was driving I noticed it.

I'd rather get the carbon fiber one. But that is just me. :)

I like it, carbon fiber might be better... but I definately like it, it might look better with silver

i read through the thread before clicking your link. i was expecting not to like it, but i think it looks pretty sweet. i also have a titanium grey, and if i were replacing scratched surfaces in the black i would definitely consider this.

how much and where?

I really like the one's on the door (the window buttons)...can you just buy those?

ick - about as attractive as a bad toupee'

it looks a little to gaudy to me. Better than the fake wood look though.

Yay.

Where did you see this and how much are they asking?

I've been looking at the same one. I saw it on ebay for $300. It sounds a little pricey for what turns out to be just a stick-on kit. It doesn't actually replace the piano black pieces, it just sticks over them with 3m. At least that is what I read about it.

As far as the finger prints, I can't imagine it would be any worse than the piano black, especially on the door which is always covered in fingerprints.

Not bad - depends on the price I guess. If your piano black is noticeably scratched I could see it. IMO, it beat the hell out of carbon fiber.

Ooooh, I like that! What's the price on it? I prefer aluminum over CF interiors, looks more classy. CF = rice to me, on the interior anyway. But that just my opinion. I say go for it.

*EDIT*

Just saw the site, price $145. Not bad.

Thumbs up. I dig it. How much?

Personally, I don't care for it. It reminds me of pimp my ride. I like subtle accents, but it is mainly a personal preference.

If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!

If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.

ITs ok---its the best looking applique type of kit I've seen--I probably wouldn't use the entire kit though.

Nay

If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!

If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.
Does anyone actually make a kit like that for any car? I've never seen one...

Nay. Not that I understand why you care about our opinions.

That would get hot as balls in the summertime. I am going to have to go with Nay.

If it's stick on, the NAY FOR THE LOVE OF GOD NAY!!!!!!

If you actually pull the parts and replace them (which i doubt for 145) then it's cool. But stick on looks disgusting in person. Ask me how i know.


LOL, I guess I'll do it. How do you know?

No way ever for my Ti 8, but if YOU like it, go 4 it.

Kind of makes it look like the g35 dash which in my opinion looks cheap. Why not just replace the scratched pieces? There are a number of websites where you can buy the piano black dash pieces.

looks tacked on. not for me. and that rotary symbol on the nav screen? awful

As others have said, this is all personal preference but for me it was the piano black accents that were one of the more attractive features of the interior. I think it's a classy look that suits the overall style of the car.

I find both carbon fibre and wood (real or fake) look out of place in the 8 (obviously for vastly different reasons) but I respect the fact that people's tastes differ.

Really, unless you've got questions about function or quality, do whatever you like. We can't advise you on taste.

Kind of makes it look like the g35 dash which in my opinion looks cheap. Why not just replace the scratched pieces? There are a number of websites where you can buy the piano black dash pieces.
Do you have any links for those sites?

that rotary symbol on the nav screen? awful

indeed, the rotary symbol is no good. :chicken: :chicken: :chicken:

Damnit, I knew there were downsides to this. I was actually trying to replace the piano black on my stereo faceplate because it has some nasty scratches. :(

If the scratches are not too deep, you might be able to rub it out. I used mother's plastic and glass polish on mine, and it did the job. :rock:

BTW, NAY.

The brushed aluminum look is starting to fade away. If you notice, many new cars are moving towards piano black finished trim (the RX8 was a real trend-setter in this respect). If you really like the look then go for it. But if you would like to keep the interior looking as new as possible (current trim finish trends), then the piano black is a smarter choice.

i vote nay as well. put an analog clock in and you've got a g35 interior, or a chrysler interior imo.