Cool RX8 Key
 

OK I know these have been posted A WHILE back...but I still haven't found any place to get them locally.

Any answers?

2 RABBITS !!!

Available as option from Japan.

Best to order direct with car; so it's factory cut....

Yu yu yu.

How'd u do that???

Now there are 3 rabbits!!!

MR RABBIT

Check your private messages.

The key and case are available as optional extras in the UK.

About £140 for both together, thats over $200....

I want... no I NEED that key and holder. They look damn SCHWEET!!!

go to this site they sell the key and key holder....

http://www.jt-imports.com/Mazda_RX8_JDM_Parts.htm

that's color-coded, right? that's so NICE

have you guys seen the wrx STi key? it's a faux race car kill switch-look

How do they match it up to the stock key? I thought the stock key had some sort of chip it to start the engine? Hmm...

Thanks Chaseme... I too wonder how it works with the stock key and the chip inside. Anyone know? I wouldn't want to purchase one and just have for decoration, I want it to work.

I remember something further back that these keys weren't compatable w/US market 8's. But if they are, the dealership should just have to program it to work w/your vehicle. Would be pricey though. Someone jhsut replaced one of their keys, and it wasn't pretyy. (I think it was Mikeb that replaced his spare, not sure though)

I emailed JT-Imports to see what they say about programming the key. If it can be done, sign me up!!

It was me
and it wasn't pretty
40 for key
85 to program chip
140 for remote for lock,unlock, trunk opener

So if the key is $66 and reprogram is $85, I'm looking at about $151 to use a cool key....aww what the hell you only live once!! ;)

its only 45 to program if you have your key and the spare.

So where would be the best place to take one of these keys to get cut? I would probably take it to a locksmith just so its done right, I wouldn't want to trust it to the girl at the key cut stand in the mall.....

I'm going to the dealer to "ASK" if they can cut the key. If they give me a line, then off to a locksmith I go...

I hope it works for you

I want one! but still hesitant to try... keep us posted!

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my1ae did you hear back from jt imports if so whats the deal on the key...

I've ordered the key and waiting for it to arrive. I'll let everyone know how it goes..

Good stuff!

The dealer will spend about 3 minutes reprogramming your ECU/Cluster to work with the new key.

Make sure you bring you other keys that you still want to work in the car.

The key is cool but expensive. Seems like I remember seeing how to set the key for the system in that tech highlights CD that was posted a while back. I will look for my copy and see what it says. As I remember it was that you put in your key and started the car then turned it off and within a minute put in the new key and start the car. I may be wrong but it wasn't harder than that. I can't see paying the dealer to setup the key unless they had to hook up to the car.

I'm going to do whatever it takes to make this key work since it is big bucks. Any info is greatly appreciated...