Not really a new member, since I joined back in 2005. just don't have any post on the forum because I never had an 8; Now I have two. Been dealing with rotaries since the 80s, RX 2, 3, 4 trucks wagons 7s. Do my own engines and performance upgrades. have a 2004 silver with 77,*** miles on it. Fairly clean and looking better than a thirteen year old car. Replaced the radio with a 6 CD Bose. Changed the steering wheel to a new looking one, (still stock)

 

Added an OEM Ipod connector, spare tire setup, Mazda rubber, (all weather mats), a storage box for the trunk, and the Racing Beat gauge cluster.

 

Bought a bunch of CF covered parts, (water transferred CF look). Cluster bezel, dash vents side bents, rear door handle and seat belts cover/cap, looks descent. Planning and thinking on adding the navigation system that is coming off the other 8 I have.

 

About the only thing I need to replace on this car and take care off is some minor dents and scratches and the flimsy visors, other than that the car is just as good as it was when driven off the lot.

 

Pictures coming soon!

 

Y'know, I just noticed my drivers side visor beginning to show the signs of falling apart.

 

Mine is just hanging on the life tread...

 

You guys may already know this, but Mazmart has the upgraded, improved Mazda OEM visors at a good price:

http://shop.mazmart.com/en/rx8-sun-visors-new-oem

I bought a pair and have 'em in my trunk just in case, though both of my originals seem to be perfect, showing no signs of separating.

 

Does anyone know what the HELL the point of putting holes in a sun visor was?

 

Weight reduction

 

Welcome over from rx7club!! I'm looking forward to seeing pics of this Bose stereo install!!!!

 

That's such a bullshit answer that it might actually make sense from the Mazda standpoint. My buddy commented as I nearly ditched the car when I first picked it up how the center glove console likes to close, doesn't like to stay locked open. His reasoning is that Mazda is confused as to why you'd be drinking coffee when you are in a race car.

 

So you can still see through it when it's down. If you on the taller side, the visor fully down completely obscures the windshield. It's just dash, steering wheel, maybe a bit of hood, then visor then roof liner. The holes let you see where you're going, while blocking out most of the sunlight. There were probably more elaborate and expensive ways to do this, but it does the job :D

 

To be able to see stop lights and have situational awareness while shading the driver from the glaring sun

 

All good answers, but I still have sh**ty visors on the car, lol.

 

Did not get much a chance for pictures, My car is full of clothes as I been out of the house for a week while my floors get redone. Still have my RX7!

 

awesome!! thanks!!

 

Finally got the car cleared out of clothes and ready for some pictures. Got up Saturday morning and was bed ridden until yesterday. Bought some newer visors and a good airbag cover that will go on this weekend.

 

Here are a couple of pictures of the outside of the car. Simple!

 

I see that white 7 in the background!! So, you bought two 8's at the same time and are concentrating on the silver 8 currently or you already had the red 8 and bought the silver 8 in addition to it? Any pics of the Bose stereo?

 

Had the silver first and just got the Red one for parts or to fix/sell. White RX7 on the background at a shop getting a roll cage and some body work

 

Still a working process, but getting there!