Isn't this the same as the aem one?

 

As for the ETA, it honestly could be released anyday but no true set date.

As for design, yes it is similar to design as the AEM kit but with minor changes and a different patent #. That is why it has to go through all the tests again.

JMBaggie

 

guys - i know nobody has it yet, but when someone does get the ms cai can you post or send me a sound clip? i want to just buy it, but i think i need to hear it first.

 

Does not sound like this would be the item for you then ...

 

when would we get an update on the CAI?

 

No new news as of today. I will try to find out more on Monday.

JMBaggie

 

i don't get it ...

 

Monday is coming slow....... but then again i dont expect much from Monday either lol... Mazda is SLOOOOOWWWWWWWWW... just look at the MS dual exhaust

 

I dont expect to much either, but I do know for a fact that the reason for the delay on this one is not of Mazda's doing. I am just hoping that everything went the way it was supposed to.

JMBaggie

 

Mondayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy

 

I swear I called Mazda yessterday to find out anything. He was supposed to call me back with an update.
Well that didn't quite happen the way I planned so I will try again today.

JMBaggie

 

Update as of this morning. It is still in final stages of testing and approval. It could finish at anytime. Thats it until I know more.

JMBaggie

 

The word out from Rosthenal today was that the CAIs will be due in MAY because they're getting the carb #.....


Confirmation?

 

I to say that post. I can't atest to where he got his information. I have contacted the guy that I get al my Mazdaspeed accessory information from and am waiting to here what he has to say, I should have that info in the Morning or later tomorrow.

All I can say is that until I hear it from my source I am still going on the info that he last told me.

That info is......
CAI's are still in C.A.R.B. as soon as they pass they will be available for almost immediate turn out. That info is under 2 days old, if things where going to change as dramatically as has been reported then my source would be the first to know and would have told me. He has no need to keep it a secret.

So hopefully I will have something to report on this tomorrow.

JMBaggie

 

this is intense

 

no news?

 

just buy the aem one....same thing.

 

buy the aem and void one of the best vehicle warranties. hmmm. no thanx

 

The info on ETA is the same as I have previously posted, with no changes expected.

I do thank everyboy for thier patience and understanding in this process. It's just Mazda making sure that the product is perfect and meets all the laws of the land.

JMBaggie

 

So the news from rosthenal has not been confirmed?

 

Actually I believe he updated his ETA post on the CAI. At least that is what some body PM'ed me this morning.

JMBaggie

 

Hi:
What's a CAI? Obviously, I'm a little "unwashed" re auto stuff; I'm just buying my first set of non-OEM tires for my '04 RX-8 6-spd. sport.

I have heard the Mazdaspeed exhaust ("catback?") and thought it was kind of lame. Slightly better (only) than the way Acuras and Civics sound with their nasal exhausts. I'm giving away my age here, but...for anyone who has ever luxuriated in the deep, rumbling growl of a 60's era Austin-Healy inline-six exhaust note, well, that's what I keep hoping for. Any chance my hope will ever be realized? Does someone make a deep, throaty exhaust for the RX-8?

Nice to be aboard. What's the hot tire in the "yes, I have to ask (the price)" category?

Jeffrey

 

CAI stands for Cold air intake.

As for exhausts, I can only atest to the MS exhaust. I have heard nothing but praise for it from the customers who have gotten it.

As for tires there are many options available. Here at the dealership I sell TOYO Proxes4's as the replacement tire (@160.00ea). I use those because they are affordable, should last @30K + and have never had an issue with TOYO tires.

JMBaggie

 

deep and throaty?? your best bet is the B&B exhaust....in person that's the only one i've seen so far that's deep and throaty but i've heard some sound clips of other exhaust that might also peak your interest, just to throw a few are hymee's, borla, turbo XS, and magnaflow. try to look into those and see which one you like best

 

Should have a solid ETA on the CAI @tues of next week will keep you posted as new news comes.

JMBaggie