I just got the starter yesterday after an address mix up. I got it installed last night and it's the real deal, my 8 starts right up everytime now. They sent me the N3Z1 version, I have pics of it if anyone is still not sure about it.

 

i also ordered mine right after seeing this thread.
also told by seller that i am going to receive n3z1.
hope i get it asap and be happy
real deal

 

Can you PM me a link to the sellers site =)

 

I just bought a 04 rx8 and a month after, which is now 3months now, the started gave out and so close to being home I burned out the starter completely, it started having starting problem saw a clip on how to better identify a failing starter. But I saw this after getting refunded by autopartd store for no longer carrying the starter... Anywhos exactly who was the guy selling the starter so I don't get the wrong one?
I checked them both out but just still fuzzy don't want the old starter. Thanks

 

You do know this thread is 4 years old right

 

 

Haha yeah. But now I have the same issue and don't want to cough out 400-600bucks for starter still found people who say they sell the updated or replacement of the updated model numbers... Just wanted to vatify. Before dropping cash

 

get the 2009+ S2 starter, well worth the cost

/end thread

 

Okay, from the web site or anywhere now? Since it's been years correcting starter. That 09+ is solid buy? Cause I just found one from autowearhouse for $70 which my gut say's iffy

 

QFT. It's the best money I have spent on the 8 yet.