what is a shinka?
12-31-2008, 08:08 AM
#6
RX8 & RX7 owner
RotaryNews on the Shinka Special Edition only made in 2005 for a total production run of 2150 RX-8's. The some of the features of the special edition include the Black Cherry Exterior, special bright finish wheels, and bright-chrome head and tail light fixtures. On the inside, parchment leather seats and more use of piano black accents provide a look and feel of luxury. Looks aren't all that changed on this RX-8, however. Chassis improvements include:
Suspension cross member injected with foaming urethane improving performance and ride quality
Unique Suspension tuning with thicker 14mm damper shafts (up from 12mm)
Other Equipment includes:
Interior Design:
Seat & Trim Material -- Parchment Leather with soft-back seats (Light Beige)
Steering Wheel -- Sewing pattern change (4 pieces -> 2 pieces) & Colored Stitch
MT Shift **** -- Colored Stitch
Parking brake lever – PVC -> Leather & Colored Stitch
Front & Rear Consol Lid -- PVC -> Leather
Rotary Bezel -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Meter Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Ventilation grille -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Center panel Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
HVAC Dial -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Shift-base Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
SW Bezel -- Material color -> Piano black
Consol side bar -- Silver -> Piano black
Bose 300 Watt, 9 Speaker Sound System with Audio Pilot noise suppression technology 6 Disc CD Changer Satellite Radio receiver with 1 year Sirius subscription (N/A Hawaii & Alaska)
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Homelink
Xenon Headlamps w/ auto leveling
Fog Lamps
8-way Power Driver's Seat w/Lumbar Support
Heated Mirrors and Seats
Power Sunroof
Dynamic Stability Control w/Traction Control
Tochigi-fuji torque-sensing limited-slip differential
Suspension cross member injected with foaming urethane improving performance and ride quality
Unique Suspension tuning with thicker 14mm damper shafts (up from 12mm)
Other Equipment includes:
Interior Design:
Seat & Trim Material -- Parchment Leather with soft-back seats (Light Beige)
Steering Wheel -- Sewing pattern change (4 pieces -> 2 pieces) & Colored Stitch
MT Shift **** -- Colored Stitch
Parking brake lever – PVC -> Leather & Colored Stitch
Front & Rear Consol Lid -- PVC -> Leather
Rotary Bezel -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Meter Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Ventilation grille -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Center panel Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
HVAC Dial -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Shift-base Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
SW Bezel -- Material color -> Piano black
Consol side bar -- Silver -> Piano black
Bose 300 Watt, 9 Speaker Sound System with Audio Pilot noise suppression technology 6 Disc CD Changer Satellite Radio receiver with 1 year Sirius subscription (N/A Hawaii & Alaska)
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Homelink
Xenon Headlamps w/ auto leveling
Fog Lamps
8-way Power Driver's Seat w/Lumbar Support
Heated Mirrors and Seats
Power Sunroof
Dynamic Stability Control w/Traction Control
Tochigi-fuji torque-sensing limited-slip differential
Last edited by ZumnRx8; 12-31-2008 at 08:20 AM.
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binsinLOL (10-30-2020)
12-31-2008, 08:10 AM
#7
RX8 & RX7 owner
Its also going to hold value more than normal RX8s, Im sure the metallics (winning blue the crowd favorite) are going to hold as much value also if the owners had GT's fully equipped like mine...hee hee.
12-31-2008, 08:13 AM
#8
RX8 & RX7 owner
The Mazda RX-8 "SHINKA" Special Edition takes its name from the Japanese word meaning "evolution" or "transformation," and adds design style and performance to the highly successful sportscar. Only 2,150 "SHINKA" Special Edition cars will be produced.
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12-31-2008, 01:50 PM
#18
The only true Shinka [2005 Black Cherry Mica paint] looks like my avatar. 
There were special edition Shinka's in other colors in 2006 and 2007 and then that was it.
The 40th Edition in 2008 and the new R3 in 2009 are also special editions.
There were special edition Shinka's in other colors in 2006 and 2007 and then that was it.
The 40th Edition in 2008 and the new R3 in 2009 are also special editions.
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Ace Stewart (05-17-2020)
12-31-2008, 02:02 PM
#20
RX8 & RX7 owner
12-31-2008, 02:08 PM
#22
The R3 has Bilstein's.
The '05 and later Shinka's also have upgraded suspensions (dampers), but not Bilstein's; rather Tokico (a subgroup of Hitachi).
They do have the urentane filled crossmember (engine bay bridge).
btw: I do like the Copper Red as well.
The '05 and later Shinka's also have upgraded suspensions (dampers), but not Bilstein's; rather Tokico (a subgroup of Hitachi).
They do have the urentane filled crossmember (engine bay bridge).
btw: I do like the Copper Red as well.
12-31-2008, 03:13 PM
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An RX-8 holding value. Thats got to be the funniest thing i've heard in a while.