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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 10:19 AM
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Sure You Can ....But personally I would"nt .
Hrmm.. I can install the boost thing for an Automatic RX8?? does it sound weird??

And how much would that be to install the whole thing ??

Anyway, here is the reason why I need to buy an Automatic .. because of my sister doesn't know how to drive a manual car and we are sharing the car...

And I'm a totally new to modify car or this is my first sport car ever please forgive if I sound noob or whatever **** I am.. hehe.. Willing to learn how can I modify my first sport car + nice


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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 04:36 PM
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Teach your sister how to drive a manual.

I've found that once most women get over the initial intimidation factor they love it.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 06:12 PM
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^^^^preferred option

But...in the absence of this....(and get your sister to pay more for the sacrific you're making!) wait for the new auto to arrive. Should be here early next year.
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Old Nov 8, 2005 | 09:10 PM
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Am intrigued by this 'Boost thing'? Hope you aren't talking about the rice unit that makes the car sound like it has a Blow off Valve!
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 03:35 AM
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Am intrigued by this 'Boost thing'? Hope you aren't talking about the rice unit that makes the car sound like it has a Blow off Valve!
Hrmm.. not that thing.. is the boost thing... when you change gear and it will sound something like BOOOOOOOOOSTTTTTT..........
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Old Nov 9, 2005 | 11:27 PM
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Kenny,

Getting an Auto is on the verge of taking the p!$$ (I'd pay for my sister to have lessons if I was in your situation),........ but this BOOOSTT thing is going too far for a classy car like the 8, the car turns most heads with it's looks and perks up enough ears with the sound of the rotary purring at revs only others dream of achieving.

I'm just imagining it,..... in heavy traffic going at low speeds on an incline and the car isn't sure what gear it wants and all you can hear is "BOOOOSTTT vroom BOOOSTTT vroom BOOOSTTT, etc. etc. "

Don't do it dude !
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 12:40 AM
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Hrmm.. not that thing.. is the boost thing... when you change gear and it will sound something like BOOOOOOOOOSTTTTTT..........
Oh dear!.....oh dear oh dear oh dear

Kenny....think unNike...just don't do it!!
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 02:31 AM
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To: Bat1 - I'm just imagining it,..... in heavy traffic going at low speeds on an incline and the car isn't sure what gear it wants and all you can hear is "BOOOOSTTT vroom BOOOSTTT vroom BOOOSTTT, etc. etc.
Oh man.. you are right and you sound so damn funny... I was actually laughing when I read on ya replied msg.. haha.. Anyway, I was just curious and not going to do it guys.. and thank you for the adviced~

Anyway, I have already bought the RX8 but they don't have it in Black for brand new and I have to wait for 15 days max

Just wondering that are they any nice carbon fibre boot wing for RX8?? Mind to show me any nice wing in picture??

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 02:42 PM
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Something tells me we're not going to be able to stop him. He's on a rice mission.

Go searching through the Exterior Appearance and Bodykits section (think that's what it's called - see main index). If it's carbon you're after, I'm sure a yank somewhere has had a crack at it.
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 03:40 PM
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As I thought, an electronic device to make it sound like it is a turbo and has a blow-off-valve.

All that money and no taste. Sad really

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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 07:32 PM
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i did suggest a mazdaspeed wing if u really want one

and urr.... about your auto...
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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Originally Posted by Zephyr
i did suggest a mazdaspeed wing if u really want one

and urr.... about your auto...
Why bother? I'm sure there's a much bigger one you can get, for half the price
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Old Nov 10, 2005 | 09:20 PM
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$65,000 ?what the hell is the exchange rate?
I don't understand, even at 73 cents to the dollar, it would still cost 47,622 USD. Why so much?
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 01:03 AM
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congrates on the new new buy...
the booosttttt thingy you want is the BOV (blow off valve) sound, which means it has to be FI (ie. force inducted, ie. either turbo or supercharged or both), there is a rice thingy which you can have for NA cars (ie. naturally aspriated, ie. non-FI), or simply burn the sound onto a CD, (ie. compact disk), and play it on your ICE system (ie. in-car-entertainment).
a huge-**** CF rear wing (ie. carbon fibre) will actually help you when reverse parking, do a search.....
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Old Nov 11, 2005 | 07:28 PM
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congrates on the new new buy...
a huge-**** CF rear wing (ie. carbon fibre) will actually help you when reverse parking, do a search.....
hahahaha your funny
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Old Nov 12, 2005 | 01:10 PM
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Guys, thank you for all the adviced and Im appreciated so much~~

Anyway, I will not do anything for this nice classy looking sport cars but might just add a Carbon Fibre T-Wing..

Thanks again~~
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Ya gotta love a guy who can cop all that and still say thanks for the advice.

Hope you enjoy your new car Kenny.
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 08:17 PM
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Does anyone know where can I get the Ipod car kit for my 8?

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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 08:21 PM
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https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=ipod

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...highlight=ipod

note: there is a "search" button on top-right corner of each forum page.... its free
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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 08:24 PM
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Hrmm... What about these two kit from Belkin??

Mini-Stereo Audio Cable, 6 ft.
Auto Kit for iPod w/ Dock Connector

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Old Nov 13, 2005 | 09:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Kenny
Hrmm... What about these two kit from Belkin??

Mini-Stereo Audio Cable, 6 ft.
Auto Kit for iPod w/ Dock Connector

Thanks
kenny, follow Ezzy's suggestion and do a little bit of research using the "free" search feature. The topic of Ipod's and RX8's has been flogged to death and then some.
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:00 AM
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Err... I did use the "Free Search" but I don't see anyone talk about Belkin Kits -.-''
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenny
Err... I did use the "Free Search" but I don't see anyone talk about Belkin Kits -.-''

probably because the belkin is not an integratable system, it is more of a fm transmitter and charger, what more do you need to know?
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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:13 AM
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it is more of a FM Transmitter ??? Hrmm... but they said something like connect to the stereo on the belkin site ..

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Old Nov 14, 2005 | 12:36 AM
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yeah, connect to the stereo which has a 3.5mm aux input......the 8 does not have this.
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