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Old 11-08-2004, 06:29 PM
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2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka Special Edition

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http://rotarynews.com/?q=node/view/472

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Old 11-08-2004, 06:54 PM
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Awesome pics, i like it... thanks!
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Old 11-08-2004, 06:56 PM
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the blacker the berry the sweeter the juice...hahaha
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I love the color.
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Damn guy, I have been waiting for pics of this thing for a while, way to go.

Looks haut
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We dont need a pretty cherry blossom RX8 with sparkles we need more POWER.
This car will do nothing to enforce the image of the RX8 IMHO , other than being a ladies mode of save transport .

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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
We dont need a pretty cherry blossom RX8 with sparkles we need more POWER.
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and just where were those pics taken, Bern? if Job one just started? that looks like sunny Cali to me.
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and just where were those pics taken, Bern? if Job one just started? that looks like sunny Cali to me.
It sure looks like it eh? Folks have been hearing the rumors for a bit, but we wanted to bring you all the pics!

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rumours? we had the press release on here months ago where you been?:D of course we really didnt have pics then so thanks for those!! that parchment leather looks great, and the black cherry is awesome
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I likey! :D
But I think if the seats were a 2 tone tan and black that they might match the rest of the black interior beter. Do like a reverse of the current color options. Have the tan as the main color, and black as the inserts.
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Originally Posted by Lock & Load
We dont need a pretty cherry blossom RX8 with sparkles we need more POWER.
This car will do nothing to enforce the image of the RX8 IMHO , other than being a ladies mode of save transport .

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Thankfully Michael, we won't ever see this thing in Australia......

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Thankfully Michael, we won't ever see this thing in Australia......

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Agreed i believe this Shinko version of the RX8 was made for the members of the US TV Show "QUEER EYES FOR THE STRAIGHT GUY " LOL

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It will almost certainly suffer reduced resale value, unlike a lot of "Special Editions"...
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Old 11-08-2004, 10:02 PM
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I love the exterior color, but not the interior... looks way too monotone to me.
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I thought this was posted ages ago?
Nonetheless, still a sweet colour combo.
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I thought this was posted ages ago?
Nonetheless, still a sweet colour combo.
I believe it was, but these are the best pictures of it I've seen so far.
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I believe it was, but these are the best pictures of it I've seen so far.
I agree, you can really see the "Ribena-like" colour of the paint.
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Wow...how much? That color is amazing! I might be willing to trade my baby in for that...
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Mazda Launches RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' Special Edition

Mazda Motor Corporation announces the release of the RX-8 "Sport Prestige Limited" special edition. Featuring various enhancements both in looks and in performance, this model goes on sale today at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealerships throughout Japan.


Mazda RX-8 Type S 'Sport Prestige Limited' (six-speed manual transmission model)

Based on the theme "noticeable quality for appearance and performance," the RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' indicates an evolution of the RX-8, featuring not only handsome exclusive parts for both exterior and interior, but also enhanced driving performance.

The interior reveals the beige-colored special equipment, such as the beige leather seats trimmed with double stitches--the driver's seat equipped with electric-powered eight-way adjustments and lumbar support--and door trims matched with the seat color. The color-stitched black leather is applied to the steering wheel, parking brake lever and front/rear console box lids, while semi-gloss parts are used to highlight the meter rings, air-conditioner dials, air bent bezel rings and other areas.

Among the exclusive exterior parts are semi-gloss bezels for the headlamps and rear combination lamps, dark-silver gloss aluminum wheels, rear lip spoiler and front fog lamps to create a quality look and feel. The body color lineup includes the elegant and exclusive color "Radiant Ebony Mica."

To further enhance the driving performance and ride comfort, the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited features the special-tuned suspension system, including the front suspension cross member filled with foamed urethane and special-tuned dampers, and improved body rigidity achieved by reinforcing the front-top portion of the A-pillars and improving the stability of the rear damper mounting points.

The manufacturer's suggested retail price of the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited is 3,150,000 yen including the sales tax for the Japanese market.

Outline of RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' Base model
RX-8 Type S (six-speed manual transmission model) or RX-8 Type E ('Activematic' four-speed automatic transmission model).

Additional equipment
1. Interior
- Exclusive leather seats
Beige-colored front and rear seats trimmed with double stitches. Front seats including semi-gloss metallic paint rotor-shaped ornaments in the upper portion.
- Driver's seat equipped with electric-powered eight-way adjustments and lumber support.
- Exclusive door trims
Matched with the seat color.
- Exclusive black-leather-wrapped steering wheel
Wheel and spokes wrapped with one piece of the black leather trimmed with the dark-brown stitching.
- Exclusive piano-black switch panels on steering wheel spokes (only for the six-speed manual transmission model)
- Exclusive leather-wrapped parking brake lever and front/rear console box rids
Black leather trimmed with dark-brown stitching.
- Exclusive shift **** (only for the six-speed manual transmission model)
Designed with black characters and lines in the silver background. Wrapped with the black leather trimmed with dark-brown stitching.
- Aluminum pedals
- Piano-black-like console side bars with hairline surface
- Semi-gloss paint parts
Including the air-conditioner dials, air bent bezel rings, shift-base ring, instrumental panel meter rings, center bench louver ****.
- In-dash six-disc CD changer kit




RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited'

2. Exterior
- Semi-gloss headlamp bezels and rear combination lamp bezels
- Dark-silver gloss painted aluminum wheels
- Rear lip spoiler
- Front fog lamps


3. Body color
RX-8 'Sport Prestige Limited' features the exclusive body color, "Radiant Ebony Mica." The existing body colors "Titanium Grey Metallic II" and "Brilliant Black" are also available.


4. Driving performance
- 225/45R18 tires and aluminum wheels
Now applied also for the Type E base model--18-inch tires and wheels are standard equipment for the Type S base model.
- Large-size brake discs
Ventilated disc brakes applied to four wheels--323mm disc rotor for front wheels and 302mm for disc rotor for rear wheels.
- Exclusive tuned suspension system
Including Mazda's original "Rigid Foamed Suspension Cross Member" filled with foamed urethane, which helps provide better handling stability and damping force to the vibration from the road. The system also features 14mm-diameter front and rear dampers.
- Enhanced body rigidity
Thanks to the reinforced top portion of the A pillars and reinforcements to the mounting points of the rear dampers.




Rigid Foamed Suspension Cross Member (cut model)

5. Additional equipment
- Water-repellent front glass, front door glasses and door mirrors
- Two retractable-type keys
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Old 11-24-2004, 10:22 AM
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I'd be drooling for that color interior if I had a white or black 8. Ok Maybe just black.
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Old 11-24-2004, 10:25 AM
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THREE hyperboles in one phrase, typical JDM y0!!!1
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AKA, 2005 Mazda RX-8 Shinka Special Edition
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Old 11-24-2004, 10:43 AM
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sounds like just a lot of flashy add-ons that will drive the price up.

though I do like the beige interior.
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though I do like the beige interior.
Really? Ugh...black is best for interior.
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