Neon

Copy the speed cut part and paste it over ours.

:P

cuscorex

dun worry guyz,tats somtin call a 'speed-cut defencer' wich eliminates tis so-called speed cut.juz gv it a tout,due to the 'gentlemen rule',all the japs cars r speed limited to 180km/h & 280bhp no matter;hw many cylinders,hw many turbos,hw much c.c. the car will b.but yet their R34s,eifinis,supras can perform like monsters in streets & circuits.all can b 'lifted' easily.
not really worried bout the 231ps version.usualli,it was de-tuned by an additional cat to meet the euro 4,juz like the STIs units bought in by MI.
wat's the headache is,s modern cars r gettin smarter,any attempt to 'lift' all tis 'gimmicks',will trigger the engine chk light.

Maroun

Hi everyone on the Singapore tread. I am new to this forum and would like to buy a RX-8. I need some advice as I am interested to get the Type E with the sports suspension, Bose 9 speaker, DSC & LSD, without the sunroof and sports 18" Tyres. How much is it going to cost me from PI? I heard from Car Times that the insurance is classifiying the 4AT standard as a 4 door sports.

melo

Hi guys

I find it quite strange how Mazda Singapore seem to be giving such a low level of customer service. First they don't bring in the AT model, and now they don't even let customers customize their cars. What is going on with them?

Also, I'm a bit surprised that NAV isn't offered on the PI cars. I would have thought they would be able to order that option on their cars from Japan. The pop up screen looked so cool in the TopGear review. Such a waste.

Neon

Cuscorex,

I have asked around regarding that, bacisally its because of the so-called version dats limiting that right now. Its CAN Interface and not the typical Civics and others. DAts y even an APEXI cant lift that right now.

All i know is u need to replace an ECU to make dat work. Japan might have better solutions, Its all that i know for now.

ST bringing in one if uall are interested as brought up by RX_666

Cheers
NEON

RX8_666

hi maroun,

so far the insurance for this car under ntuc income is still the cheapest. they classify this car under high performance. and the premium will varies according to your age and driving experience.

i m from one of the pi's too. any queries can PM me.
regarding pricing, we can ve a private neg.

regards

cuscorex

wooo... sad man.but 1 ting tats buggerin mi.aft-mkt performance products seems abit slow on tis model.unlike the z33,rite b4 the car is launch by nissan in jap,the performance products,aero parts r floodin the mkt.

cuscorex

hi tere,

i suppose its their mktin strategy.the mkt here is small.many models tat r available else where werent brought in by the dealers here either.ppl tat r really keen in a particular model will hv to PI the car.

sqflyer

Hey y'all,

Another newbie to this forum, so hope you guys can help me out. I know this topic is probably getting old, but just wanted to get some of your views before I commit to spending $140k...

I'm considering getting a RX-8 from MS because I've got a good friend working there so he's giving me a good deal (heard that before, right?). I haven't had time to check out what the PIs are offering, so I'm wondering if who's package is better?

MS offering their "canned" 6MT for $139,988 (COE incl)
231ps/Sunroof/6SRS/DSC+LSD/18"rims/Electric seats/HID/
6CD in-dash changer/Steering wheel audio control/Rear spoiler/
Keyless remote

Not available -
9 Bose (not important to me, though I'd like an MP3)
No spare tyre (only repair kit)

The biggest thing that bugs me is the 231ps. Already test drove the 250 6MT in AU and it didn't give me as much kicks as I had expected so I'm skeptical about the 231. I read in a previous thread that the 231 is mainly because it's the Euro spec with tougher emissions requirements. So does that mean it's just a simple case of changing the exhaust system because I think I'd be doing that anyway. Anyone has any opinions about the 231 vs the 250? How about fuel consumption?

What are the PIs offering? MS also does not have MazdaSpeed accessories, so would I be able to get accessories from PIs? Are PIs as willing to help if you didn't get your 8 from them?

Too bad I missed the last meet at Kallang, but I would like to meet up with any of you guys separately coz I don't think I will be around in Singapore for the next meet unless it's sometime soon. Will be going to Brisbane for 3+ months soon, so I'd like to book my 8 before I go and take delivery when I come back. If anyone is free to lim kopi with me (on me of coz), SMS me can? 96318100.

Alvin.

RX8_666

Hi Alvin,

Welcome on board. Whether u book through MS or PIs, u r still driving the same car as us. We r still under the same 8 family.
I m also working under a PI. Just for your info I will be able to sell u the 6MT 250 ps at the same price. But of course the specs will be different.

JDM 6MT
$139,800.00 (incl. guaranteed coe)
250ps/sunroof optional/2 SRS/DSC+LSD/18"rims/Electric seats optional/HID/6 in-dash changer/steering wheel audio control/keyless remote/bose system
OMV minimum $40,000.00

Just fyi, no obligation pls.
Will be able to help ordering acessories if u need.

Regards
Eugene

CURRENT9

Hi there SQflyer ....... just wondering have you gotten the answer yet that whether or not you can imcrease the bhp of the RX8 from Mazda Sing to 250ps? Me also very interested in it coz I also made my booking thru them and wanna get the full real mccoy......

hoks

Current9,

Take a look here...

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...uro+difference

sqflyer

Current9,

Unfortunately, I haven't got much FIRM info about the cause of the loss of bhp. Not sure if it's just the ECU mapping or does it extend to the hardware. Either way, doing anything major would probably void the 3 year warranty from MM. So unless you don't care about the warranty, I would suggest putting off any major plans to regain the lost bhp until after the warranty is over. It would also give you some time to source out some good proven mods. I would probably just go for some "non-invasive surgery" to pinch back some lost bhp while it's still under warranty.

I guess I have come to terms with the 231ps, although a little grudgingly, but I don't think it will be a total dud nor an unreal mccoy. If it REALLY matters to you, then you would have gone with the 250ps from any PI and maintaining the warranty would not be an issue.

CURRENT9

Yeah it is due to the ECU mapping that causes the loss of bhp. In fact some guys are already having some easy mod on their UK RX8. One of the few options they are doing is having the piggy back canzoomers mod cost around USD 600.00 or the GReddy E-manager for about USD350.00. The latter has got more option as in you can manually tune almost everything by yourself but then the drawback is you can totally mess up the sys. Or else the canzoomer is more like a fix plug and play piggy back sys where everything is pre-programmed by the manufacturer. But I would personally prefer the canzoomer since you can just detached it and everything will be back to the factory defaulted setting.

BlackAero

Hi all,

I am new here, have booked a unit from MM 2 weeks ago and also in the 2nd batch, but was only told my car will arrives in mid July.

I have seen lot of posts and pics of those gagets and accessories, really need to catch up with you guys to find out where to get these stuff. They're cool, please do inform me if there is a GTG. Cheers.

UG_8

Blackaero..

Welcome... u should know who I am... :D Congrats on booking the RX8....

hoks

Hi ya, me also 2nd batch, but was told it will be here either end of Jun or first wk of Jul.,

Is there any old birds here who is willing to do a group buy of RX8 accessories? I think a couple of us will be very keen.

sqflyer

Hey guys,

Wondering who here has booked their RX-8s from MM. Is there a list existing 8 owners and owners to be? If not, let's start one. For those guys who booked their units from MM, did you guys managed to get any discounts?

I'd be interested in mass ordering accessories, count me in.

Zo0oM

I got my RX-8 from MM.

Did not get a discount, but did get a reasonable price for trading in my SLK.

Would definitely be interested in getting some accessories.

hoks

Lemme try to start a list:

1) HoKS
2) Sqflyer
3) Current9
4) BlackAero
5) Zo0om
6) Cuscorex

That makes 6 of us....now wait for someone with the kangtau to get the accessories.:D

cuscorex

tink rx8666 shld b able to help us brin in since he's a PI.
key is the xchge,wich is bout .016.hopefully we can gt a discount...

RX-8ster

Count me in too!

BlackAero

Hey,

Got a call from my sale rep. (MM), the COE bidding was successful at $27,501 (Cat A). Cool .. now is just waiting for my new ride to arrive. Cheers.

RX8_666

Hi guys,

welcome everybody. Will definitely try to help but first of all let me know wat stuffs u guys want. Hopefully to get the best quote but no promise k. Btw who is the next gonna be on the road?

regards

CURRENT9

a gear **** with illumination will be good........


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