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heyarnold69 12-04-2008 10:37 PM

Any chance for a black painted grill ... I noticed you have black painted strakes up... maybe as a set?

Brian Major 12-04-2008 11:22 PM

-CF version of the OEM front chin spoiler
-CF version of the R3 side skirts
-Padding for the armrest/center console lid
-Some kind of kit for the handbrake, similar to auto exe but something that makes the lever angle lower... like a normal car.
-Replacement buttons/ bulbs/ overlays to correct the mismatched color on the heated seat buttons

RotaryFX.com 12-05-2008 02:05 PM


Originally Posted by Aipex8 (Post 2754477)
I think a side repeater (turn signal) would improve safety. Since you guys like to mod the fender vents, how about this:

A side repeater that you could add to the top of the fender vent. It could follow the curve of the vent, be held on with tape, the wiring could run through the top vent holes that were covered. As low profile as possible, black housing and smoked lense so it's stealthy. LED, of course. Then when you signal you see it. Very quick photoshop attempt below:

https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1228440373
https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...1&d=1228440373

Hi,

We've actually talked about this and think it's great idea. No promises, but we'll definitely be looking into it. :-)

REsuperD 12-05-2008 02:30 PM

how about the illuminated shift knob? the jdm one is expensive as heck...

b'Eight' 12-05-2008 02:58 PM

Convex side view mirror glass
 
How about designing a high quality convex mirror glass to overlay over top of the existing side view mirror glas? Try as I might, I just can't get used to my mirrors all the way extended out. (I need to see the side of the car too).

I don't want to buy the cheap stick on convex mirrors but how about a FULL convex piece of mirror glass to put over top of the existing mirrors? This would eliminate all blind spots. Even with the stock mirrors all the way extended, there is a blind spot.

Zelse 12-05-2008 03:05 PM

Just making sure..Convex is that blue glass that BMW's come with, right? I think they have this from D-Technique already... but wicked expensive. It's on Japanparts.com for like.. $160

I also second on the lighted foot sill... especially in the color of that AMG one. The nice dim blueish look. Now THAT looks hot. I hate bling..but I'd get that anyday.

J8635621 12-05-2008 04:05 PM

Convex is a brand? I was thinking he literally meant a mirror which is convex in shape.

b'Eight' 12-05-2008 05:43 PM

I was thinking convex the shape, not the name brand.

Zelse 12-05-2008 06:03 PM

...Shows what I know. lol. I thought he mean't that blue type mirror that is wider in terms of what it shows people.

papipito 12-09-2008 08:44 PM

I would like to second the SS cap over the e-brake button. I had an 04 that the silver paint bubbled, and that was a replacement from warranty issue, and I just got a 05 shinka that has the same problem. I am all about appearance. and the cap over the shifter knob really cleaned up the abuse the jackass before put on the shifter ( and much cheaper than a new shifter knob). Are two votes enough for a production run?

Ross_Dawg 12-10-2008 06:33 PM


Originally Posted by REsuperD (Post 2755465)
how about the illuminated shift knob? the jdm one is expensive as heck...

+1... love that look but well out of my price range

Zelse 12-10-2008 08:06 PM

^+ 85 ... I can no joke.. name 5 others..maybe more that would hop on that as well besides me.

elcolombiano91 12-10-2008 09:13 PM

+2 on the illuminated shift knob and on the lighted foot still

lokaldisruption 12-10-2008 09:37 PM

illuminated shift knob and the lighted foot still are both way legit ideas. i must add to the idea making of rx8strakes.com to possibly selling custom subwoofer boxes for the rx-8 because the boxes made elsewhere run extremely steep. And even on the cheaper side some more window decals~~ such as ones that read Rx-8 and Mazda and MazdaSpeed. Decals that are bigger and some that you can even put on the sunroof/moonroof.

warwickben 12-12-2008 05:17 PM

what id love to see .

rotor shape exhaust tips.
more carbon fiber parts. ms fake carbon fiber ones are way to much money.

inner door handle cups made form carbon fiber can be over lay. cant find any place that sells these but seen them on ebay.

badges . color matched and carbon fiber.


for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.

Brian Major 12-13-2008 12:11 PM


Originally Posted by warwickben (Post 2766775)
for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.

Not a bad idea

Zelse 12-13-2008 12:48 PM


Originally Posted by warwickben (Post 2766775)
what id love to see .

rotor shape exhaust tips.
more carbon fiber parts. ms fake carbon fiber ones are way to much money.

inner door handle cups made form carbon fiber can be over lay. cant find any place that sells these but seen them on ebay.

badges . color matched and carbon fiber.


for the person who complained about the heated seat buttons not being the right color,cheap fix is get red window tint and cut to size a real pain tho.

Knightsports has rotor shaped exhaust tips.. they look way too tacky, trust me. Unless you're sporting a single exhaust like them without the stock rear bumper. They have it in Titanium for $400

heyarnold69 01-03-2009 08:58 AM

any chance for bumper grill thing?

elcolombiano91 01-04-2009 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by heyarnold69 (Post 2796546)
any chance for bumper grill thing?

u talking one that replaces that horrible black thing or that goes on top? cuz im down for one that replaces our OEM grill

Fortunate Few 01-17-2009 09:53 PM

you guys should make replacements for the silver center console strips. matching colors for the cars and cf. id get some black ones. the silver is horible and gets scratched easily.

Shifty Devil 01-18-2009 04:13 PM


Originally Posted by b'Eight' (Post 2755509)
How about designing a high quality convex mirror glass to overlay over top of the existing side view mirror glas? Try as I might, I just can't get used to my mirrors all the way extended out. (I need to see the side of the car too).

I don't want to buy the cheap stick on convex mirrors but how about a FULL convex piece of mirror glass to put over top of the existing mirrors? This would eliminate all blind spots. Even with the stock mirrors all the way extended, there is a blind spot.

This recent thread https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/test-drove-rx8-first-impressions-164648/ contains a link to a site that sells multi-contour mirrors that stick on top of your existing sideview mirrors' glass to increase the view. 38 dollars for each side.
http://www.multivexmirror.net/Result...=29&category=6

Neckbreaker 01-18-2009 06:21 PM

instead of side marker lights, maybe a set of blanks. i never use my turn signals anyway, rather have it blacked out completely.

renesisking 01-19-2009 06:06 PM

+1 for the shift knob,
+1 for a new gril, preferebly a stock replacement w/out the blocked out holes for my racingbeat intake
+1 for the aluminum trim on the center console
+1 for the side repeater turn signal

and id really love to have a cf rear roof spoiler over the glass with vortex generators like the evos. i think it would give the cars a much nicer look personally.

cfm251 01-21-2009 02:38 AM

Don't know if its been said yet but here it goes....I know a lot of people like the clean shaved emblem look, because personally i feel the back is too cluttered. The issue is its costly to fill the holes left over from the emblems being removed. So im thinking something something like a magnetic panel or 3m to attach from tailight to tailight like in the mustang shown here.

http://www.allfordmustangs.com/forum...t-img_4324.jpg

just an idea.

J wind 01-21-2009 07:43 PM

+1 for the illuminated shift knob and the sidemarkers, although how bout a rotor shaped sidemarker? :D:

REsuperD 01-21-2009 07:55 PM

so how about that illuminated shift knob? :D:

elcolombiano91 01-21-2009 08:01 PM

+2 on illuminated shift knob but it should come in different colors *cough *blue **cough**

rowteree 01-26-2009 04:58 PM

license plate relocation kit? kinda like the evo style

Jedi54 01-26-2009 04:59 PM

^^^ bad idea, you'll block airflow to the oil coolers. Not good...

renesisking 01-26-2009 06:50 PM

idk if this'll be too much, but how about with the illumination shift knob that will glow the number that the gear that the car is in....for example if you're in 6th it'll only glow 6, and when you put it in neutral it'll glow all of them? im fine with a normal illuminated shift knob, i just thought it would be cool, and id have to agree with elcolombiano....different colors.

paulmasoner 01-26-2009 06:53 PM

^^ tht'd be bad ass but it would make install a fair bit more complex as well as desgin and cost. the only feasible way i would know of to create a circuit that would illuminate based on gear selection would be to have multiple sensors in place under there

robrecht 01-26-2009 07:01 PM

There is already something like that--uses an accelerometer to try and guess which gear you've shifted into most recently. Doesn't work too well from what I've ready. Personally, I would rather listen to the engine and look at the tachometer on ocassion.

restiller 01-26-2009 07:13 PM

how about a decent coat hanger?

maybe it goes through the rotor hole in the seat, or it extends from the baby harness in the back?

i'm an industrial designer so i am willing to share some thoughts.

trustbuddy 01-26-2009 07:26 PM


Originally Posted by rowteree (Post 2836145)
license plate relocation kit? kinda like the evo style

+1.
i'd get one.

lokaldisruption 01-26-2009 08:02 PM


Originally Posted by renesisking (Post 2836376)
idk if this'll be too much, but how about with the illumination shift knob that will glow the number that the gear that the car is in....for example if you're in 6th it'll only glow 6, and when you put it in neutral it'll glow all of them? im fine with a normal illuminated shift knob, i just thought it would be cool, and id have to agree with elcolombiano....different colors.

mazda already has it....but im not sure if it does illuinate wen shift into the gear...but i bet it does for the price they say....chek it out:
http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDet...000-1151625285

paulmasoner 01-26-2009 08:09 PM


Originally Posted by lokaldisruption (Post 2836507)
mazda already has it....but im not sure if it does illuinate wen shift into the gear...but i bet it does for the price they say....chek it out:
http://www.mazdaparts.com/ProductDet...000-1151625285

it doesnt

mkztg 01-29-2009 02:24 PM

and another vote for the SS cap over the e-brake button. The silver paint or whatever it is on mine is starting to peel off.

Thanks.

mkztg




Originally Posted by papipito (Post 2761593)
I would like to second the SS cap over the e-brake button. I had an 04 that the silver paint bubbled, and that was a replacement from warranty issue, and I just got a 05 shinka that has the same problem. I am all about appearance. and the cap over the shifter knob really cleaned up the abuse the jackass before put on the shifter ( and much cheaper than a new shifter knob). Are two votes enough for a production run?


robrecht 01-29-2009 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by restiller (Post 2836433)
how about a decent coat hanger?

maybe it goes through the rotor hole in the seat, or it extends from the baby harness in the back?

i'm an industrial designer so i am willing to share some thoughts.

If someone could figure out how to do this, I'd definitely buy one.

J wind 02-10-2009 10:16 PM

Has anyone mentioned different sun visors? Perhaps in carbon fiber? :D:

Those stock perforated sun visors are just not my cup of tea, I kinda hate how they let in some light when my intentions are to block it out completely. Even it its just an overlay, I'd love to see something like that.

yinRXc8 02-11-2009 01:44 AM

I just saw one of those "You Just Got Beat By a Wagon" License Frames on a Subaru WRX Wagon the other day. How about a "You Just Got Beat By a 1.3L" License Frame?

robrecht 02-11-2009 06:52 AM


Originally Posted by J wind (Post 2861567)
Has anyone mentioned different sun visors? Perhaps in carbon fiber? :D:

Those stock perforated sun visors are just not my cup of tea, I kinda hate how they let in some light when my intentions are to block it out completely. Even it its just an overlay, I'd love to see something like that.

I've wondered if there's any other sun visors that might work on the 8. I'd like slide out panels that block more light like on my wife's Honda Pilot.

restiller 02-11-2009 09:14 PM

^basically vinyl cutouts we can apply right on the perfs, yes?

robrecht 02-11-2009 09:28 PM


Originally Posted by restiller (Post 2863505)
^basically vinyl cutouts we can apply right on the perfs, yes?

No, I'm thinking of slide out panels that provide a much larger visor when you need it. The perforations actually don't bother me that much, just tilt the visor a little.

restiller 02-12-2009 12:57 PM

ah. drop the sunglasses holder for that :p

but i know what u mean.

Ryoma-kun 02-28-2009 01:55 PM

You guys should add more of the 'Before - After' pictures so people really see the difference and what it will look like. And when you change the color of bulbs you wanna buy, the pictures change to the same color as well.

robrecht 02-28-2009 02:15 PM


Originally Posted by restiller (Post 2864371)
ah. drop the sunglasses holder for that :p

but i know what u mean.

Hmm ... I may try that, but it wouldn't help on the sides, which seems to be where I need it the most.

Alexb 02-28-2009 02:33 PM


Originally Posted by Ryoma-kun (Post 2890195)
You guys should add more of the 'Before - After' pictures so people really see the difference and what it will look like. And when you change the color of bulbs you wanna buy, the pictures change to the same color as well.

Yes, that would be brilliant. Some of them actually already do it though.

But I would like to see the illuminated shift knob, but not just in red, I have blue interior lights. footwell lights. and custom cupholder lights. I would love a blue shifter to match.

Maybe a flying "M" emblem as well, because some of us want one, but don't want to mess up the one emblem we have trying to cut it... :lol:

Ryoma-kun 02-28-2009 02:48 PM

Yeah I have a good suggestion, sponsor me with free bulbs for all lights and I'll take pictures for you? XD

WTBRotary! 02-28-2009 05:51 PM

Hey ok so how about this, since yall deal with alot of lights etc.

Me and a few members around the area have been thinking about a LED light strip or rope that you can affix with 3M double sided tape inside your fender fents and shines out when you turn on your headlights... for example you'll have blue coming out shining through the fender vents at night,the power source can come from the clear corners... anyone like the idea because id love for someone to make a kit for it...

Alexb 02-28-2009 07:01 PM


Originally Posted by WTBRotary! (Post 2890389)
Hey ok so how about this, since yall deal with alot of lights etc.

Me and a few members around the area have been thinking about a LED light strip or rope that you can affix with 3M double sided tape inside your fender fents and shines out when you turn on your headlights... for example you'll have blue coming out shining through the fender vents at night,the power source can come from the clear corners... anyone like the idea because id love for someone to make a kit for it...

People have done this, but it doesn't shine through well. IF they could make it shine through well enough I would buy about a billion of them.


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