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Question regarding Performance package rims
I got the Performance package for my RX when I bought it, and it came with the mazdaspeed rims. I was just wondering, was the dealer not suppose to also give me the stock rims aswell?
I would much rather have both mazdaspeed rims and the stock rims, because the stock rims also look nice, and another suggestion I had in mind was keep the stock rims on my winter tires for winter, and mazdaspeed rims on the tires during the summer times, so I can see both rims year-round. |
I got my stock rims back so thats what I did, winters on stocks, summers on mazdaspeeds.
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Ya, there was a thread about this here a few months ago. Long thread short, yes you are entitled to both sets of wheels. It doesn't matter what excuse your dealer gives you when you call them.
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Thanks. I am going in monday to get the stock rims, and put them on the winter tires.
Offtopic: what colour are your 8s? and do you have pictures of them? I would love to the see the Mazdaspeed rims from the performance package on other colours. |
The mazdaspeeds that come with the package are 0.5" narrower than the stock rims. Yes it doesn't seem like much, but I'm picky.
I'm actually going to use the stocks in the summer, and the mazdaspeeds in the winter. |
^^I would say sell the Mazdaspeed rims and buy 17" winters with the money.
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I agree with 'Footman'...7.5's for winter and 8's for summer
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I agree with Darkbrew. Sell them. I sold mine for $1100.
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Jurrasic,
I will be very interested to hear what happens when you go to the dealer and request the stock rims because I had the same experience as you. I got my 8 from Bank St. Mazda (performance package and $3500 special) so the MS rims were installed. I did not receive the stock rims and they have refused to give them to me. Since then, I have discussed this with my dealership in London and the sales staff (incl. manager) said they DON'T provide both the MS rims and stock rims. If you have success in getting the stock rims, please post here. Good luck! |
Dealers love D!cking people around. The MS deal was not even a factory installed option, they do most of it at the Dealer. the Car comes with the stock 18's to the dealer. these dealers piss me off. you are entitled to your stock 18's. fight tooth and nail with them to get them.
I wouldnt walk outa there without the wheels. |
Here is a pic with my rims...and yes I got my stock rims and sold them.
http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w...3/BeachHDR.jpg |
^^^ You need a Drop!!=)
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Drop it like it's hot baby...do it for me then... :)
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Originally Posted by zerobio
(Post 2215198)
Jurrasic,
I will be very interested to hear what happens when you go to the dealer and request the stock rims because I had the same experience as you. I got my 8 from Bank St. Mazda (performance package and $3500 special) so the MS rims were installed. I did not receive the stock rims and they have refused to give them to me. Since then, I have discussed this with my dealership in London and the sales staff (incl. manager) said they DON'T provide both the MS rims and stock rims. If you have success in getting the stock rims, please post here. Good luck! |
I dunno, that front end looks pretty close to the grass already.
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Originally Posted by qtwre
(Post 2215662)
I dunno, that front end looks pretty close to the grass already.
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Ya, you right. She may not want to have to worry about curbs, speed bumps, and pot holes though. You have to admit, it's nice to drive around a car that isn't going to bottom out or shake your brain.
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Originally Posted by qtwre
(Post 2215737)
Ya, you right. She may not want to have to worry about curbs, speed bumps, and pot holes though. You have to admit, it's nice to drive around a car that isn't going to bottom out or shake your brain.
Also I have 6'' from the ground now and I still touch curbs when parking so I have to be really careful... |
Originally Posted by TurboEight
(Post 2215402)
^^^ You need a Drop!!=)
Come on, its not that bad leesha i got a MS bumper and i drive his ass lowered no problem in the snow :P eheheheh.... |
Leesha, are you thinking of doing the exhaust?
I wonder if that affects the emissions component warranty if I went with the MS-dual can. |
No exhaust yet...
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I worked a deal with my dealer...he kept the OEM wheels and the 'PerfPkg'
wheels and I got these17 lb MS wheels: |
I was looking at all the options, Mazdaspeed rims and Performance package rims (somebody please post pics of these cuz I wanna make sure the ones I'm talking about are the correct ones), but I have to say, the stock rims look the best to me (I'm talking out of Mazda option only - not aftermarket). I mean for stock rims (compared to stock rims on competitor cars), Mazda did a pretty good job of putting some nice ones on our cars. So, I was thinking of getting another set of stock rims for the winter as well. How much do a set of used stock rims go for these days?
Anyway, unless I get a really good deal on some Mazdaspeed rims, the next set of rims I purchase down the road for summer use will be aftermarket rims. I still don't know which ones yet as I have to do a lot of research on which after market rims look best on our cars. Although, Kris' rims are really nice, but prolly really expensive! ;) I have an '05 VR, so if anyone has a VR with 18" aftermarket rims, please post some pics as I would love to get some ideas of what my car would look like with aftermarket rims. Thanks and God Bless, Ben. |
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Originally Posted by spigot52
(Post 2216959)
I worked a deal with my dealer...he kept the OEM wheels and the 'PerfPkg'
wheels and I got these17 lb MS wheels: I'd like to sell the Mazdaspeed rims that came with the performance/appearance package. I only drove with them for a couple months and they're boxed up in my basement. Thing is, I wouldn't have a clue how much to ask for them. Instead of the MS rims, I put on some aftermarket SPYN SVS TUNING (black with chrome lip) and decided to keep them on in the winter and now I'm looking for some cool summer wheels like Axis Hero or Reverb. |
The prefpkg wheels would be very good for snows
If I got wheels for looks I would get G-Games 99B Barracuda's https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...hlight=g-games gunmetal with polished lip |
Originally Posted by ChristInBen
(Post 2217218)
I was looking at all the options, Mazdaspeed rims and Performance package rims (somebody please post pics of these cuz I wanna make sure the ones I'm talking about are the correct ones), but I have to say, the stock rims look the best to me (I'm talking out of Mazda option only - not aftermarket). I mean for stock rims (compared to stock rims on competitor cars), Mazda did a pretty good job of putting some nice ones on our cars. So, I was thinking of getting another set of stock rims for the winter as well. How much do a set of used stock rims go for these days?
Anyway, unless I get a really good deal on some Mazdaspeed rims, the next set of rims I purchase down the road for summer use will be aftermarket rims. I still don't know which ones yet as I have to do a lot of research on which after market rims look best on our cars. Although, Kris' rims are really nice, but prolly really expensive! ;) I have an '05 VR, so if anyone has a VR with 18" aftermarket rims, please post some pics as I would love to get some ideas of what my car would look like with aftermarket rims. Thanks and God Bless, Ben. The performance pkg rims are the ones in the pic above (Leesha). I also like the stock rims but too common for my tastes. Don't forget that at many of the places that sell wheels/tires you can view them on your car. I am looking at the black Axis Reverbs, 18" x 8.5", 20 lbs, ~ $300 each at 1010 tires. The MS rims are kinda heavy, ~ 25 lbs and yet the SPYN rims I got and thought I liked are 25.5 lbs, still too heavy i think. |
Leesha, your 8 looks fantastic with the MS front. I want that and the sides but am also concerned about bottoming out as I have a bit of a drop from eibachs. Anyways, car looks great.
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Originally Posted by JurassicIce
(Post 2215451)
Wow really? So far everyone that I have talked to that got the performance package recieved the stock rims with them. So il let you know tomorrow what happened. I got mine from Bank St. Mazda aswell.
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Originally Posted by zerobio
(Post 2247739)
Leesha, your 8 looks fantastic with the MS front. I want that and the sides but am also concerned about bottoming out as I have a bit of a drop from eibachs. Anyways, car looks great.
I don't bottom out but lowering would be out of the question. I have 6'' from the ground...and when I park my car I have to be careful of the little curb thingy's... I've already scratched the bottom of the bumper... Post pics when you get yours done... |
^ Ok, I will post pics. But I'm still undecided about the rear ... I don't think I can afford the whole kit and am thinking about leaving the rear stock but I can't help but feel it looks unfinished, or maybe I'm just psyching myself out. I'm so close to ordering the front and sides.
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Don't do the rear...a wast of $$...I'd do the front forsure...
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the rear should be done as well :whipping:
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You guys and your 1st gen RX-8's! LOL!!!
Take a look at the Mazdaspeed version of the series 2. Now that's pimp! lol :cool: http://rotarynews.com/images/fullsize/200801_168549.jpg http://rotarynews.com/images/fullsize/200801_168550.jpg :p: |
Neo^ I would trade my RX8 for the MSversion anyday...but has to have red/blk interior...What do u think it will cost us?
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I'm sure if you pick the Red it'll come with the appropriate interior. ;)
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So what do you think it will cost us?
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Well, all those pieces will be available for purchase for the new RX-8.
So God knows how much the whole kit would cost. Probably a bit more than what the series 1 parts would cost. |
I definitely like the rear and the sides but I'm not crazy about the front. Maybe I'm just so used to the current MS front. The seats look like they might wrap around better, too, so less sliding around. Nice!
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