daisuke

Question on right hand drive RX8... doesn't that hand brake REALLY get in the way? looks very annoying to me.

I can't say I like the interior, looks like it's hard to keep clean (although it IS synthetic so it's easier to clean than real suede) and I don't think it goes with the black dash and trim.

u2----

Actually no it doesn't get in the way at all! It did cross my mind before I bought my car, however now it feels super comfortable and in exactly the right place.

Funny thing is I was wondering if you guys thought it was too interfering being on the wrong side for you!

hemanrulez

it is the wrong side for us. The car was designed as a right hand drive and thus that is the logical placement for the e-brake and if you have the GPS you will notice the open button is better suited for right hand drivers too. In left hand drives you have to stretch a bit to reach it.

UFGator12

Craaaaaap! I drove by there today! Dang it, if only I had known.

SilverEIGHT

I stopped by to take some pics today. I'll upload them a little later. It's really hard to get images without serious reflections in a show room.

UFGator12

Oh ya, I wanted to ask you... I am going to go by and get my rotor hubs painted/sanded... and I was wondering if Sutherland did it under warranty? I know that Rick Case, which is the closest to me is a joke compared to Sutherland in looks and service so I assume that I would be better off going to Sutherland. I was just wondering if you, living in Buford, had any experience with them that might help me to know if they would do this or not.

SilverEIGHT

Not sure about the rotors under warranty there. I had mine done in Gainesville at Moss Robertson. Sutherland has a great service dept though.

OK, here are the pics I promised:

dying_here

wow the color looks awesome ( and a little different than all the other pics). is it the lighting or the camera you used?

SilverEIGHT

More:

JeRKy 8 Owner

Saw one in person today when I stopped by dealership. All I have to say is Copper Red > Velocity Red

SilverEIGHT

I really love this car.

I suspect a combination of both. Shooting in a showroom has serious issues. All you can do is try to get an angle that doesn't reflect specular lights and colors from around the room (as in the second shot). So I had to try to shoot close-up sections to try to keep reflections to a minimum. I tried to capture the color as close as possible. The shots from the rear are from outside shooting through a window. The yellow platform was a real problem. Looks great for display though. The camera is a FUJI S2Pro

SHINKA II

Nice! Copper Red is truely beautiful and classy. Btw, how come the centre glove box cover isn't in cream colour leather?

Anyway, I made some Shinka II wallpapers with photoshop for you guys to enjoy its beauty in your own computer screen. Enjoy!

Brice-RX8

That is color is awesome.

Sheep

Does anyone know the 06 Shinka has the start button? The one shown earier shown a 05 style key and key hole...

tekk's 8

WOOOOOOOOWWWW!!!!!!!!!! That's a great looking car. But personally, I like my blue better. I don't know about the color of the seats though. Could be hard to keep clean.

ZUMZUM_RX8

I've seen the Copper/Red Shinka down here in Ocala Fl. didn't know what it was at first, just thought to myself that the color looked different for some reason..... I like the color but I am partial to the Winning Blue.... I would consider trading mine in for the darker blue if it was available here in the US... but since its not I will stick to my own car.... :-) just my .02$

UFGator12

Silver, I went by their today to see it. WOW! I hate how they have it roped off though so you can't open it up or anything. I wanted to raise it up too, but, 16 year olds get no respect even when I do pull up in the premiere Mazda car.

HaidzRX8

here in canada it doesnt come with a spoiler or the apperance package , that suxs. As far as the keyless, from what i saw there is a **** like thing in where you ususally put your key to start , is that also keyless or just a cover??

Raptor2k

shut up you

hedgecore

it's just a "****" that covers the key ignition...it's removable, in case the transmitter battery fails.

The **** is ok...it functions exactly like a key that is always inserted(when the transmitter is in the car)...a start button would have been cooler, but oh well, maybe next year.

rx8wannahave

Why did I not come back to this thread, WOW...I just love the copper red color. When and If my black dies...there is not doubt this is the color for me.

I agree...I love the 8 in all it's shades, but this is the best color you can get a 8 in.

WOW....

unpocoloco

Dude, those wallpapers are shweeet!. However, could you remove the Sport Prestige Limited II text so I don't look like (even more of a) tool for having a wallpaper of a car that I sort of but don't really own?

hedgecore

Yeah, the shinkas here in the states have the center console covers(front AND back) in the sand leather!

Brice-RX8

I seen a copper red at the dealership this morning, great color in person. Queston though, on the 06's there are little, soft black buttons on the outside door handles, what are these for?

hedgecore

For the remote entry system...just keep the key in your pocket, then when the buttin is touched, it locks/unlocks the door.

The car can also be programmed to open automatically when you approach or lock when you leave...but i haven't figured out how to program this yet.