Accessories for UK
 

No prices as yet, but here is a list of accessories that are expected to be available from launch in the UK:

Some interesting items there, and a few I dont understand, so better start saving:

Tyre deflector
Front hood damper
Alloy pedal set
Passenger seat alloy footrest
Sports exhaust
Front airdamn skirt
Side deflector
Rear under deflector
Rotary crest
Air outlet application
Fuel filler lid
Exhaust finisher
18" Alloy wheel (Polished)
B-Pillar Garnish (Piano black with rotary emblem)
Red / Brown leather steering wheel
Red / Black / Brown leather gear knob
Red / Black / Brown leather handbrake lever
Front & Rear console lid - Red / Black / Brown
Aluminium power window switch
Aluminium air vent bezel
Aluminium scuff plate
Special key
Special key case
Tow bar & harness
Trunk liner
Vehicle cover (for inside garage)
Mud flaps (front and rear)
High grade and luxury floor mat
Spare tyre & carrier kit
Park distance sensor
Cassette module unit
Cassette panel kit
CD Single Module unit
CD Single Panel kit
MP3 CD Single Module unit
MP3 CD Single Panel kit
CD Changer Module kit
CD Changer Panel kit
MD Module unit
MD Module Panel kit
6 CD-Changer


Wonder what the sports exhaust sounds like??? and Im up for an MP3 player.

Doea anyone know if any of these options are standard fit on the high power version, I am sure I read a thread somewhere that the alloy pedals were standard on the high Power?

Also there dosen't appear to be the LED gearlever as shown on a previous options thread (scroll down to the 5th set of images)(here

Chris

The aluminium pedals are standard on the high power, and the 6 CD on both.

Nice link to the accessories pics Chris, the list does mention a "Red / Black / Brown leather gear knob" so this may well be the illuminated one.

Mark

I think I read elsewhere that the circular section for the stereo can take a combination of components. I hope this is the case as I'd like to keep the 6 disc changer and get the MP3 player.

Audio components
 

Sorry Andy, MP3, CD and 6 CD all install in the top slot of the audio head unit, MD and Tape install in the lower one, so your ideal choice wont be possible. :(

This is the combination I would have liked as well. The MD is a possibility but it would mean buying a portable unit as well to record / transfer from computer.

Re: Audio components
 

That's a pity, I wanted 6-CD and MP3 as well. I think this would be a popular combination so its a shame it wasnt designed to accommodate both.

I wonder if you can get the 6-CD swapped out for the MP3 at little cost by the dealer?

Start button ? :(

I have read on another thread that the start button will only be available in Japan, although the thread here suggests that it can be ordered direct from Japan for import (in this case to the US).

In the spirit of free commerce I am sure any of the Japan only options will be available.

Chris

I think some of these are standard to the hi powered 8. Besides the starter motor (which is a must) where are the rear spoiler options. I must say I have mentally put aside £2000 for extras.

rael

Yep. I certainly want a starter motor on mine.... ;)

Wimp! Push start it like all the rest of us!

I was under the impression that a hand crank came as standard.

It does but its £200 extra for one with rotary emblems on the ends.

Starter Motor! Count me in too. Can't live without one of these must haves. :D

I'm up for a tyre deflector. Flying tyres can cause some real damage if they hit you at speed.

Oh and a park distance sensor.

Cos I like going to parks.

"Tow bar & harness"

See even an option to pull start it!

Wonder if we can get a Huskey dog option too?

The tow bar option must be especially for me as I have a nipper on the way and I am trying to contemplate fitting all of the stuff in the car......

Perhaps I could buy two cars and cut the back off one and use it as a trailer, like all of those classy "half-escort-van" trailers you see.

Chris

If it's your first child and you are hoping to use the RX8 as your main car then you are in for a bit of a shock. I had a VW Corrado before my first lad arrived and the boot is bigger than the 8's. There wasn't a cat in hells chance of fitting all of the stuff you need to go anywhere with a baby in that.:(

It was the only reason I bought the C70 - big boot with room for 4 and real performance.

Don't want to rain on your parade but the RX8 might not be the car for you.:(

Well the nipper isn't due until January, so if (and its a big if) my car arrives in September I will have three months to see how things go.

If there isn't enough space then I will have to reluctantly buy a ?????????? (don't want to think about it) and sell my RX8 to a non pre-order fool (for a premium of course)

Chris

hah, fools, just buy a house with a steep driveway.

What? We're NOT getting an Engine Start button? But thats why I wanted it.

Hmm S2000 for me then?

What? Only 2 seats? And I sold my Eunos cos of the 2nd baby on the way? Ok, I'll be quiet


However, what I WILL get is Tinted black windows as on my ST24. My god they ensure the silver cars look coolest.

Otherwise I would go for titanium.

Si

and erm whats so special about the special key?


Does it leave the house on its own accord and start the car in the morning to warm the engine and cabin up half an hour before you need to get in it?

Or is it that special it doesnt exist?

It's rotor shaped.... (at least the handle is)