When I was test driving the RX8 lately, I had decided I would save some money and get a 2004 model. I had picked out the car I wanted and then the sales lady talked me into driving an 05 just for the heck of it. When she handed me the key, I just stared at it for a moment and played with it like a little kid playing with a new lego pack. That was all she wrote! I said forget the 2004 model, I'll pay the difference. I hadn't even opened the door yet. :D So, this is the true reason I purchased an 05.

 

:D Cool!!

 

lol--I just got one for my 2004. Works great.

 

These are neat. I had the switcblade keys on my 2004.5 VW GLI. I dont think it makes it worth buying an '05 though with $4000 in rebates right now.

 

COOL! You stole my idea...LOL, that was going to be my signature...lol....

I have an 05 and I love that little thing!!!

Silver, how did you do that video type thing??? That was great...how did you do it??? Is it a gif??? What program? Etc....

PM me if you want to give me a detailed answer...

 

I'll just give you a brief here and if you need help further let me know.

1. Digital camera/still shots/jpg
2. Import folder of selected images into ImageReady
3. Rotate/add text & logo/crop
4. Apply time to each frame
5. Export to gif under 200kb
6. Post!

 

Very nice! I've been wanting to do this, but I can't find anyone able to sell me the new key & fob. Any suggestions?

 

Is that program FREEware? If not...how much does it cost?

 

DreRX8:

I looked at the "05 when I was in for 30,000 maintenance--that switchblade is sweet!! How did you get yours and what did it set you back?

 

P.S. to the last post--I go to Houston a couple times a month, usually deal with Jeff Haas when I'm in town.

Thanks, JLP

 

I comes with Photoshop, If you or your child is in school or someone in the family is in the educational field then you can get the Photoshop at a HUGE discount. I purchased the Photoshop CS Graphics suite. However I use it professionally so I can justify it. There are shareware packages you can get. Go to http://www.versiontracker.com and do a search for "gif annimation".

 

I can't believe people with the '04s pay > $100 for these keys! I mean, they're cool and all, but it's just a frickin' key. It won't magically add 50 hp or something

 

Some people just like the cool factor... personally... I'm one of em! :D

 

I have the same key on my 2001 GTI VR6, and our Porche Cayenne...i am like so over it!

 

I got mine from mazdaparts for $175 shipped--then had Jeff Haas cut the key for $10. Followed the programming instructions that came with the key and was good to go. I love it--its similar to my mom's Mercedes key-- already have gotten compliments. Its the subtleties that I like.

 

Which version? I have the older version 6-7...or something like that, I'll have to check when I get home.

Oh that would be great, my wife is a 4th grade teacher...that counts right?

OK...when I get home I'll check that site out.

THANKS!!!

 

Sorry to here that! Some of us are eaisly intertained and get excited over the little things like this. Hell, I've had people coming back to my office all week, saying "show me the key!" :D

 

Very true. But I already have so much **** in my pockets eliminating the FAT key and remote is great, considering those 2 items are on me about 10hours a day 5 days a week almost 365 days a year, paying a few hundred to eliminate this is something i'll pay for

Besides, I spend much more money going out on the weekends @ clubs/bars.. so i'll just stay away for a month and the key is paid!


MrJynx

 

Check http://www.academicsuperstore.com . All you have to do is supply a jpg of her ID card and you can get tremendous savings.

 

Or you can always download it for "free" through Kazaa or Limewire or... Or so I hear

 

LOL... yea, I herd that too!

 

nice plus its a '05

 

do you go to your dealer and get the new key?

 

Mine came with the 05 but I guess you would go to the dealer and give them your 5 digit code and they could order and cut.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discussion-3/got-2005-key-work-54846/

 

go to mazdaparts.com