Moostafa29

I think the new blue looks really good actually. I always wished I had either got winning blue, or white, but that new blue actually looks the best to me now.

dupa12345

so does that mark the arrival of 06 here?

looks def better than the prev blue

Avalonstar

I want that color. I'd so sport that color.

zoom44

those were taken in Australia , mate

zoom44

and hermanrulez- a larger version of that avatar pic would be appreceiated

licid222

I REALLY like that color. Maybe even *whispers so my car doesn't hear* ..... better than my winning blue.

Are the clear corners stock on 06's?

licid222

And what are those square notches under the headlights? I don't think I've seen those before.

hemanrulez

Headlight washers. We dont get that in the US.

zoom44

pics taken in australia those squares are pissers or technically "headlight washers"

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

that is an Australian spec RX-8, which comes stock with clear corners, as well as the headlight washers (those little squares actually flips up and a little nozzle comes out and cleans the headlight with window washer fluid)

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

and i just got pwn3d TWICE by slow post

zoom44

3 posts at 1:58 my time

lazi

rofl

BunnyGirl

Are you sure that is Phantom Blue??? It's not reflecting any green metallic in it like four different Phantom Blue Mazda 5's I have seen in person. It doesn't even look to have any green where the light is brightly reflecting on it. The Phantom Blue 5's I have seen were outside in the sun and there was very obvious green all over the top of the blue. Could it be Strato Blue color which is a darker blue color than winning blue??? I just checked the Australia website for Phantom Blue and the care definitely looks more green, a teal kind of a color, as the 5's do in person. Is it possible for you to check the window sticker for us???

(Don't mean to be a pain. Just want to make sure since it doesn't look like any Phantom Blue I have seen in sunlight).

BunnyGirl

The picture you took showing your blue and the other blue looks even more Strato Blue-like.

UFGator12

I LOVE that color. Do all of the 2006's have painted calipers and clear corners? I know the Australian ones do, but will the one's in the US?

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

it's definitely phantom blue, the extra blue you see bunnygirl, is the reflection of the BLUE sky that these pics were taken under... you can easily see the green in the fourth pic, where the sunlight reflects off of the front wheel fender...

hemanrulez

You're probably right bunnygirl, this is probably the Strato Blue (which I really like) and not the Phantom Blue which looks gay. Australia does sell the Strato Blue RX-8's so this was probably a left over 2005 model not an 06 Phantom Blue!!

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

US RX-8's will always have amber corners to satisfy DMV regulations for all states

as for painted calipers, i'm guessing it'll show up in the US for '06 as well

hemanrulez

Nice and sunny though in Australia right now, since it is summer there.

ZoomZoomH

iTrader: (1)

the strato blue is A LOT darker, and more purple, than the phantom blue 8 in the pic...

BunnyGirl

I've only seen an indoor strato blue away from the sun so I don't know what coloring it reflects back but I really like strato. I wasn't as crazy about the phantom on the 5's. I'm guessing it probably reflects the green really well from the curves over the wheels and the identation in the hood.

BunnyGirl

Maybe he'll check the sticker for us.

hemanrulez

I wish I had one too

Gomez

Strato Blue.





Phantom Blue




Phantom Blue Kidmoving device.




Phantom Blue




Strato Blue (inside, but well lit)