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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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what is a shinka?

guys i keep hearing this Shinka WTF?????
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Shinka was a limited edition model RX8, kinda like the 40thAE. Google it for more info.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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It was a special edition model. It came with a special color leather seat and paint. The front cross member was urethane foam filled and some(maybe all) had Bilsein shocks.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:08 AM
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RotaryNews on the Shinka Special Edition only made in 2005 for a total production run of 2150 RX-8's. The some of the features of the special edition include the Black Cherry Exterior, special bright finish wheels, and bright-chrome head and tail light fixtures. On the inside, parchment leather seats and more use of piano black accents provide a look and feel of luxury. Looks aren't all that changed on this RX-8, however. Chassis improvements include:

Suspension cross member injected with foaming urethane improving performance and ride quality
Unique Suspension tuning with thicker 14mm damper shafts (up from 12mm)
Other Equipment includes:
Interior Design:
Seat & Trim Material -- Parchment Leather with soft-back seats (Light Beige)
Steering Wheel -- Sewing pattern change (4 pieces -> 2 pieces) & Colored Stitch
MT Shift **** -- Colored Stitch
Parking brake lever – PVC -> Leather & Colored Stitch
Front & Rear Consol Lid -- PVC -> Leather
Rotary Bezel -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Meter Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Ventilation grille -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Center panel Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
HVAC Dial -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
Shift-base Ring -- Chrome -> Semi-gloss
SW Bezel -- Material color -> Piano black
Consol side bar -- Silver -> Piano black
Bose 300 Watt, 9 Speaker Sound System with Audio Pilot noise suppression technology 6 Disc CD Changer Satellite Radio receiver with 1 year Sirius subscription (N/A Hawaii & Alaska)
Auto Dimming Mirror w/Homelink
Xenon Headlamps w/ auto leveling
Fog Lamps
8-way Power Driver's Seat w/Lumbar Support
Heated Mirrors and Seats
Power Sunroof
Dynamic Stability Control w/Traction Control
Tochigi-fuji torque-sensing limited-slip differential

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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:10 AM
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Its also going to hold value more than normal RX8s, Im sure the metallics (winning blue the crowd favorite) are going to hold as much value also if the owners had GT's fully equipped like mine...hee hee.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 08:13 AM
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The Mazda RX-8 "SHINKA" Special Edition takes its name from the Japanese word meaning "evolution" or "transformation," and adds design style and performance to the highly successful sportscar. Only 2,150 "SHINKA" Special Edition cars will be produced.

from babez.de
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:14 AM
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Shinka is a small Pashtun village near Jalalia village in Hazro Tehsil, Attock District, Punjab province of Pakistan. Its neighbouring villages are Nartopa, Ghorghushti town, Behboodi and Malak Mala villages.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:18 AM
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Shinka is the female version of a shink.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 10:52 AM
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some kinda ninja
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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it's a car
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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....its gods gift to the eyes.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinkaTeen
....its gods gift to the eyes.
This.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:09 PM
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Isnt it a Toyota?
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:28 PM
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Shinka
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:30 PM
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^AHAHAHAHAH thats cool
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 01:50 PM
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The only true Shinka [2005 Black Cherry Mica paint] looks like my avatar.

There were special edition Shinka's in other colors in 2006 and 2007 and then that was it.

The 40th Edition in 2008 and the new R3 in 2009 are also special editions.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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^^^Copper Red was the only true Shinka of 2006 only 300 made
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:02 PM
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Originally Posted by ShinkaTeen
....its gods gift to the eyes.
............No buddy ur wrong WB is!!! Just look at my SIG BEOTCH!!!i can say that people like WB GT over Shinka black cherry im sure of that. Shinka however is greater than VR.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:06 PM
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Originally Posted by AJ's Shinka
^^^Copper Red was the only true Shinka of 2006 only 300 made
copper red is SOOOO damn sexy...never seen it in person, only in pictures
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:08 PM
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The R3 has Bilstein's.

The '05 and later Shinka's also have upgraded suspensions (dampers), but not Bilstein's; rather Tokico (a subgroup of Hitachi).

They do have the urentane filled crossmember (engine bay bridge).

btw: I do like the Copper Red as well.

Originally Posted by alnielsen
It was a special edition model. It came with a special color leather seat and paint. The front cross member was urethane foam filled and some(maybe all) had Bilsein shocks.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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My RX8 has TOKICO;s, but mine is SHINKA blue
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 02:40 PM
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There is a dealer in Miami trying to sell an 04 rx8 as a shinka online. Made me giggle.
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Old Dec 31, 2008 | 03:13 PM
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Originally Posted by ZumnRx8
Its also going to hold value more than normal RX8s, Im sure the metallics (winning blue the crowd favorite) are going to hold as much value also if the owners had GT's fully equipped like mine...hee hee.
An RX-8 holding value. Thats got to be the funniest thing i've heard in a while.
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