Hi aminael and Zenith, welcome to the club. Most of the guys and girls are friendly and helpful people. If you have any questions, feel free to ask them and we'll be happy to answer them or direct you to find the answers, but I would recommend that you try to do a search before you post your questions because a lot of the common questions have already been answered in previous threads. Alternatively, you can join us at our regular Friday night meet-ups and ask your questions then. You are welcome to join us regardless of whether you own an RX-8 or not. Just look out for the details to be posted in the Far East/Asia regional forum.

Hi All Brother and Sister,I am new here.Getting my new RX-8 auto/Red before month end.I am looking forward to met u guys. Take Care n drive safe.

Hi there, good decision on getting this great car and i can safely say, you wont regret it.
As flyer just posted, you can do a search through the forum to find lots of info from how to do the proper break in of a new car up till mods that just go right through the roof.
You can alternatively join us for our weekly meets and the right person to contact is coupe07. Just leave him your details you're on your way.

:wavey: Thank you for welcoming me to the club :o: ok will do when i get my wheels see you all and drive safe.

bro, pls give me ur hp no. again..

Hi
 

Bro coupe07 I have already Pm you.Pls check Thanks.

hey guys, just got my new RX8 less then a month ago... was driving a tuscani before, but changed to the rx when the price and COE went down... A much smoother ride, and more powerful...

Welcome to the Club. Do join us for the weekly meet-up sessions on Friday nights and PM your contact details to Coupe07 as he is the Man-In-Charge here.

GOOOOOOOOD CHOICE !!! UPZ for you

Hi guys. Been thinking abt gettingh myself an 8. Still kinda alf hearted, due to the several factors. I have read thru a few forums, and seems like many are complaining about high fuel comsumption. Even sellers are selling due to high FC. But from what I learned, the FC is like 6.5-8.5KM/L. 6.5is really bad, but 8.5km/L seems okay. I mean most car avg abt 10km/L, but they are also "avg" car which probably have "avg" performance. WRX FC is slightly better at about 9km/L with mods, but the WRX is becoming more like Taxi(in terms of the number/road), inclusive of TS wannabe WRX.

What are the key issues which I might consider before committing into 1?
-Engine Flooding?
-Any rotary mech in SG? Dun wanna have to go Vaz Maz in JB, each time something goes wrong.

I would recommend you to be wary of VM cause there was a incident of a FD being installed with the wrong spark plugs and car was going haywire.

Seriously the car wont give you so many problems unless you are thinking of extreme mods.
So far we havent had heard of any serious engine flooding issue problems, just as long as you dont rev when you start or turn off your engine.
As for the mileage there is nothing much that can be done and one of the members has tried all those "fuel-saver" products without much improvement.

Frankly its a great ride with hell lot of looks, thats probably the main factor why we all got this car.

Thanks for the reply. So, are there any good rotary mech in SG?

Was looking at the PI 8, and notice that it only comes with radio. How many of you bought your 8 from PI overcome this issue? In the main tech guide, there are a few ways to connect are devices, how did our local 8s overcome this issue?
- CD Changer via FM, is it good? (clarity)
- Aux Mod, anywhere selling it in SG?

I went down to MM and they told me that they won't sell the in-dash CD Changer, even if I were to pay dbl the price. Like as if I will pay them dbl. haha.... might as well ask me to buy their 8 at 119k. :hahano:

:nono: Hi Silver_Z most of the PI only come with a radio,what you have to do is bring it to a good Audio shop and fix in a "PioneerAXM-P7650" and all issue will be overcome.If you have not purchase your 8 from a PI, you must be very careful with "one" when you are going around,cos i did my purchase for one "RX8"since early Oct'05 was promise to take delivery on Dec'05 b4 X'mas but till now i am still waiting for it,the salesman give me all kind of reason and excuse :cussing: :sad: but what to do is like what chinese use to say in Hokkien "balls under the stone" and I have already pay for it since Oct'05, so be careful never trust this ppl, make them put on writting in black n white b4 you fall pray like me, :sad: if you wish to know which PI I bought it from you can P.M me hope this issue will not stop you from getting one.

Thats cool! I mean the Pioneer AXM-P7650. As I already have that on my current ride. Just that my In-Dash Screen CD unit will be redundant. Hmmm...... With this, it will make my steering controls useless right?

Yes, I am looking at purchasing it from a PI, since I am in for AT. Been driving MT all my life, think its time to relax on some AT. Looking for a ride that looks good, adequate power, AT at ard $100k range. RX8 fits it all. My current FC is like 8km/L, since I am driving a car that is 8km/L, I might as well drive an 8!! :hahano:

hi tere,welcom aboard...
tink u r abit optimistic here on the FC of an auto.dun xpect to c 8km/l,its a fig the manuals r lookin @ provided he/she is light footed & runs on the stock 'shoes'

many of the auto owners r doin range like 6.5-7.5km/l.in fact,i blive som 1st owners did sold/chg their ride due to the high FC

Hmm..... 8km/L to 7km/L isnt that much a diff. I mean... unless I was deciding between an IST or Jazz to a RX8, then the diff will be there. Even if I were to buy a Rex, I will only be getting like 8.5km/L. Right?

The AXM-P7650 is a system with integrated OEM System,I think what you have is AVX-P7650 is a 7" wide in dash fully motorized LCD color display with DVD/VCD/CD player is not AXM-P7650. As for your info the AXM-P7650 is a Multi-Channel Processor Controller and is mean for OEM radio or non-RCA output head unit.With this all control on your steering controls will still be the same and u can add what ever you wanted eg. CD changer,amp, Any display screen for DVD/VCD/CD etc....

Just go for it on the AT and be very careful when you deal with PI, if I am not wrong the current price is at the low side range from 95k to 97k due to low C.O.E, I bought my at 103k that was in early Oct'05,but just take note when you are signing on the doted line make sure you make them put in writting whatever they said. :p:

Yes, I have the in dash display screen, which also requires me to have the multiprocessor DEQ-7650. In order to use the AXM-7650, you are required to have the DEQ-7650. What the AXM does is that it is a bridge and controller for the DEQ-7650 and the OEM HU, without having the need of the AVX-7650. This system not cheap, coz from what I remember, the DEQ-7650 itself is about $1k. And with the AXM-7650, the controls and features are at the AXM remote control, not on the HU/steering anymore. Check out page 12 of AXM-P7650 . :)

Think the best solution to keep its oem function and looks is RX8 Audio . Then use the high to low converter to hook up to a 2 in, 3 out crossover for front, rear, and sub RCA. :Eyecrazy:

Hi Silver_Z, I have fix the AXM-P7650 on my current both car(RX300/2003 and M3/2004) both from agent not PI, and I still able to control all system thru my steering control just for your info.

With the AXM, the OEM HU radio volume and settings can still be controlled via the steering, but additional CD Changer that connects directly to the DEQ have to be controlled via the AXM right?

Yes Sir, correct .

Hi, thinking of getting rx8 but not sure of the price-wise..gog for Auto ler. Hw much Dwn payment and monthly must i pay? If i go for OPC then ?? Thanks Alot guys!
:Peace:

Countdown to bliss
 

Hi, my name is Kelvin, and i am eagerly anticipating the arrival of my ride from mazda motors. 10 days to go and im honestly super excited. This will be my third ride, my first was a honda esi and my current car is a slow sluggish cefiro.

This will be my first performance vehicle and i am looking forward to the upgrade options available to our lovely ride. Right now im toying with the idea of bodykits, mayb NRF or fabulous.

Life is good but the wait is starting to get unbearable... :crying:

hi kelvin, may i know hw much u paid dwnpayment and monthly instalments...frm MM is manual right? hw long is the waiting period? thanks thanks

Hi Spyder

Its a manual..mazda only comes with 6 speed manual. The waiting period is about 1 month. Not too long i feel..

Newbie!
 

Hi guys,

I am new to this forum, from SG, and would potentially be getting a RX8 soon. I do have some doubts at the moment though.

I was reading that MM might be bringing in the 6 speed auto in June. Dealer just rang me and said he has a secondhand PI V.Red 05 RX8 4spd AT with Red/Black interior. I was just wondering if I should buy this or kill myself over the wait for the 6 speed.

Also as the car no plate is SFR 994 K. Does anyone know about the history of this car?

Gonna take it out for a test drive tomorrow

loonsy, my advice is to check with MM directly if they are indeed bringing the 6-sp auto instead of listening or believing all the rumours floating around. It's a lot of money to be spending on a car if you're gonna regret it later.

As for the 2nd hand PI V.Red '05 Auto 8, I do not have it in my database of 8s. Also the license plate does not seem right. SFR994 should end with "R" instead of "K". If the dealer is really trying to sell you SFR994K, then make sure you check all the documents with LTA.

Newbie (Pls forgive if I offend) =)
 

Hi Guys,

I am finally going to collect my car soon. Just a few more days. The wait seem forever. It will be a black 8 from MM. This will be my second car. My first was a 1.6L silver hyundai coupe.

http://www.clubhyundai.org/gallery_coupemaniac.htm <----a link to my beloved car. =)

So far, I only know Mike cause he sold me my car. And maybe spoken to Ivan. Hope to get to know the everyone else soon.

Cheers,
Gabriel
MSN: gabsim79@hotmail.com
Email: gabsim79@singapore.com

P.S. How to change nick ar??

Sorry my mistake, the number plate is actually SFR 944 K. It's on sgcarmart, http://www.sgcarmart.com/main/info-2AXW6eA-1023.html

so u r coupeM.......

u cun change nick now. Maybe u re-register? U did quite a lot of mods to ur coupe and all those are branded stuff.

U have chosen the right car. Join us for the meets.

i think the mileage looks good enough...car looks in superb condition..price-wise i think its okie..IMO.
WOnder hw much is the monthly though...kekekek

monthly varies from person to person. How to tell u each n every one pays how much, bro??? If u put a high downpayment, then every month u can relax. But if low downpayment, of cos, every month, pple like me will panic...

haaha..okie okie...paiseh paiseh
:spank:

Yeah and don't forget the loan interest for a 2nd hand car is higher than for a brand new car. It doesn't matter how "young" the car is or how low the mileage or now good the condition is. As long as 2nd hand, the loan interest may tip the scales and make it more worthwhile to get brand new.

hello
 

hello all,

i am an american visiting my family in shenzhen. my wife and i own an 04 VR, mostly stock. i saw a black rx-8 on 01/18/06 and a VR 01/19/06 outside Mixc in shenzhen. was it anybody here? we saw you!

-pret (tigrumpy)

Decision made
 

Ok, convinced gf to drive 6MT. Gonna get a pearl white shinka from World of Wheels, be signing the papers in thenext couple of days, so should get my car in 2-3 months time.

Also Spyder, I have driven the 944R from cartimes. In my opinion after checking with several PI's the interior is the only difference. $89,800 for a second hand V. Red with red/black interior and 6 disc changer not really worth it. You can buy a brand new AT for 93,000 add $500 for 6 disc changer.

Also, when is the next meet? Benice to be able to meet more RX-8 owners :) All my firends keep asking me to buy EVO IX or WRX STI. Sigh...what's so bad about the 8???

pearl white shinka?????

Mazda no longer manufactures the original Shinka that came in the Black Cherry Colour.

The new Shinka's dubbed Sports Limited Prestige II, now comes in 4 colours.

Snowflake White Pearl Mica, Copper Red Pearl Mica, Brilliant Black or Titanium Grey.

http://www.rx-8.mazda.co.jp/limited/...ge_2/main.html

Coolz...thanks dude. So verdict is buy brand new AT from PI....dun take the disc changer cuz can change to mp3 type HU lor.
:ylsuper:

Yep, at least that's how I feel. The red/black interior is a love/hate thing. Some like it some don't. Personally, I think the cloth seats are more comfortable. Booked for my Shinka II, now for the wait for it to arrive. :Eyecrazy:

Hi guys, just booked myself a red PI auto today - my second car, first one was a Mazda 3.
Bought the red at $96888 after 3k finance rebate, comes with leather seats, reverse sensor, and factory fitted CD (or so they say). Managed to angle for free solar film and $100 petrol voucher. Hope i got a good deal as COE was high (as i bidded on my own at 12k in Dec so bo pian...sigh too kay kiang liao). Dealer says delivery in 7 working days, committed on contract liaoz.

Looking forward to meetups soon. Cheers!

Hi....wanna noe hw much is the fuel consumption ... anyone ? heard 1 mth can be 1k...hmmm

aiya....depend on how much u drive lor....more u drive more u pay....less u drive less u pay. not fix one ma...is a variable thing. another variable is how light footed are u lor. less throttle equal less petrol use.

hahahha....err...so meaning full tank hw many litres = Hw muchie ?
sorry abt my noob qn
:ylsuper:

rx8 is a 61litre tank...so depending on wat level of octane u pump. can easily be 100bucks for a full tank.

thanks thanks.
:yelrotflm

newbie
 

hi everyone!!! have decided to join the club although i have not own the wonderful 8 yet.

have just visited AML today to look at the 8 at the PIs, found that there are some great difference in their offering (btw 12k) for the same model. anyway quite disappointed that i still have to fork out quite a bit for selling my present car. think the 8 gotta wait a while...:(

just envy u guys....got to drive it in my dream again!

Hi simply8, welcome welcome... Don't worry, don't have to own one to join the club. In fact, a number of the members joined to learn more about the 8 before they bought the car so you've come to the right place. Feel free to browse and search and ask any questions you may have that you can't find on the forum. If you're free, can join us at our meet-ups too. We're a bunch of friendly folks, so just approach us coz we won't be able to recognise you if you just keep to yourself. Hope you fulfill your dream soon!

delighted! thank you!

:jump:

Hey bro, congrats on your new purchase on this awesome car... I am gonna book soon also... just wait for a member to bring me dn to the car showroom and if everything is ok, I will book this week... cant wait anymore for the 6-speed... price wise is a big difference... hope to catch up with ya someday... anyway, where U bought it?