RX8 Key
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RX8 Key
I don't recall the RX8 key looking like this...
Just curious if it's possible to get one in the US or is it a Japan/Asia part only?
-Eric
Just curious if it's possible to get one in the US or is it a Japan/Asia part only?
-Eric
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A few have tried, but as far as I know, no one has suceeded. They had trouble coding the key. It's available in Japan only I think. A search should be able to clear things up for you. Try Canzoomer in the venders' section, there is a thread on that.
Try this:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=coding+key
Try this:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=coding+key
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Guys that key is available in the UK! I was going to order it with my car, but the guy said its not really worth the £168-00 price tag.
Its called the "execuctive key", found in the accessories brochure
Z
Its called the "execuctive key", found in the accessories brochure
Z
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The key does work. I'm living proof. Check out this link for info:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=cool+key
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...light=cool+key
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Hold on...it DOES work? You never followed up on that final post. Did you try it with the 3 keys as SHOWOFF suggested? Did it reprogram the key?
-Eric
-Eric
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Damn- Since you never followed up that thread I assumed that it didn't work and I had forgotten all about it.
Now that it's back on the table... what are good sources for it now? Anyone know if the price has come down at all?
Now that it's back on the table... what are good sources for it now? Anyone know if the price has come down at all?
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Okay, so the key would cost about $70, right? And an owner could program it on their own!?!? That's a great deal for an expensive key! :D lol
Where did you get yours from?
-Eric
Where did you get yours from?
-Eric
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Hi there,
I can confirm this is available as an option in Europe, but the price is radiculous at ~$150 and $150 for the case.
Sorry, but no info about the US though.
I can confirm this is available as an option in Europe, but the price is radiculous at ~$150 and $150 for the case.
Sorry, but no info about the US though.
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Here's what the Japanese copy says:
"The Mazda RX-8 Executive Key - the ultimate accessory for the discerning driver. The Executive Key will enhance your RX-8 ignition experience beyond your wildest dreams. You'll feel the difference the moment you slip the Executive Key into the ignition of your RX-8, gently turn it, and feel the powerful, purring richness as our exclusive Mazda Luxury Igniton Spark© (available only with the Executive Key) brings your Renesis engine to throbbing, intense life. Your RX-8 will run more smoothly, accelerate more quickly, and attract even more attention. Once you've used the Mazda Executive Key, every other key in the world will seem somehow inadequate."
Or something like that. My Japanese isn't so hot.
"The Mazda RX-8 Executive Key - the ultimate accessory for the discerning driver. The Executive Key will enhance your RX-8 ignition experience beyond your wildest dreams. You'll feel the difference the moment you slip the Executive Key into the ignition of your RX-8, gently turn it, and feel the powerful, purring richness as our exclusive Mazda Luxury Igniton Spark© (available only with the Executive Key) brings your Renesis engine to throbbing, intense life. Your RX-8 will run more smoothly, accelerate more quickly, and attract even more attention. Once you've used the Mazda Executive Key, every other key in the world will seem somehow inadequate."
Or something like that. My Japanese isn't so hot.
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Sorry, I was able to program my key according to the instructions that were posted on this forum. As far was being worth $70, nah.. not really worth it. It does look cool. One big drawback is that you can't attach the key fob. It looks goofy with such a nice key and a crappy *** key fob for the doors.
I bought my key, case and lanyard from JT-Imports
I bought my key, case and lanyard from JT-Imports
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Originally posted by B-Nez
Did your RX-8 run more smoothly, accelerate more quickly, and attract even more attention? Or at least come to throbbing, intense life?:D
Did your RX-8 run more smoothly, accelerate more quickly, and attract even more attention? Or at least come to throbbing, intense life?:D
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Re: RX8 Key
Originally posted by Sue Esponte
I don't recall the RX8 key looking like this...
Just curious if it's possible to get one in the US or is it a Japan/Asia part only?
-Eric
I don't recall the RX8 key looking like this...
Just curious if it's possible to get one in the US or is it a Japan/Asia part only?
-Eric
Is the Remote FOB different in Japan? That's pretty slick, I might have to get one of those for my B-Day...
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That is the problem, our remote fobs do not fit in the case like the J-spec ones do. Our key fobs are wider and doing have the buttons down the middle, like in the picture. I have been contemplating on whether I should "cut" the foam inside the case to fit our key fobs.
If you get one, just get the key and laynard (its pretty cool with the RX-8 rotary motif on it). Check out in the pic I took:
If you get one, just get the key and laynard (its pretty cool with the RX-8 rotary motif on it). Check out in the pic I took:
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Sure wish I could get a combo remote/key. Anyone seen anything like this for the '8, or one that could be made to work? Yeah, I know there's a unique ID chip in the key, and the remote is just for Mazdas, but these things are usually sourced to the manufacturers at one of very few wholesale suppliers...