Was up at the local Mazda dealer Wednesday night... driving behind the building to find a parking spot, and there was a shinka hiding back there. I snapped a couple pics. Wasn't really sure if this was a big deal or not... are these things available now? It just seemed kind of cloak and dagger.

 

nothing special IMO...except for the interior which is supa hot

 

I feel just the opposite... love the paint, don't like the interior. Sure, new it looks fantastic, but as a current tan leather owner... man it's a b*tch to keep clean. Not worth it, IMO.

 

There's quite a few on dealer lots right now. Even have one currently on ebay.

 

the rear of that 8 looks like it has the MS kit

 

what's on the b-pillar ?

 

is the fender vent DIFFERENT? wtf

 

Sticker that says 'Shinka'. No big deal folks. I drove one then immediately drove an 04 black on black. Both 6-speed. NO DIFF. The Shinka has Sirius integrated, so if you love Howard then you'll need this one, but $8K is a lot to spend on morning radio, ya know?

 

How did they get their tires super shiney like that? I use Wet n Black from turtle wax and mine never look like that. Maybe I should put more coats???

 

i guess if you buy the shinka you get to park in fire lanes. (stupid joke of the day)

 

Apparently it's got an upgunned suspension or some such.

 

use the meguirs Hot SHine...works wonders...but just so you know you have to 'load it' into the tires

there are pores in the rubber...you must fill them up with a coat...then wait several minutes for it to penetrate...then do it again

after 3 coats it will stay shiny for day

but just so you know they JUST shined them up....the car was washed in that position or close too...the reason on know is the rotors are rusted...the brakes haven't been used to clean it up

 

I really want the Shinka's center armrest/console trim - mmm piano black

 

I agree, but to get that, one will probably have to fork out WAY too much money.

I like the interior of the Shinka, but i can't stand that exterior color.

 

I wonder if they will be that much more than replacing the ones we have now......
I'll give it a shot in a few months. Or hope Mazmart gets a wrecked Shinka..

 

they just shine more than the regular 8s, they come like that, factory installed

 

yea right...it is just a tire...it will dull then you'll be asking us what product you use to make them shine

I hope you were kidding with this comment because it was ***edit***

 

I want one so badly....WHY DIDNT I WAIT! GRRRRRRRR

Trade one? haha, hmmm....the possibilities...

 

saw one at my local dealer and its funny that even the service manager calls them stinkas. i personally hate the interior paint is ok no offense but its better that yellow. IMO