you gotta change your name!! hahaha!

(If someone can double check or correct me here, but...)
I don't think our cars have "struts", per se. We have shocks. The reason I say this is because I've read how "strut bars" don't really do much for our cars.

The Bilstein shocks in the Shinka may be better than the stocks, but they are in no means the same as the aftermarket Bilstein's. To illustrate the point, our normal shocks are Tokico branded OEMs. The Bilstein's used in the Shinkas are Bilstein branded OEMs.

Getting the aftermarket Bilstein shocks will definitely be a great upgrade - even compared to the Shinkas.

I sent him the list, I think he did.

Black Cherry Mica (code 28W) is unique to the 2005 Shinka edition, as is its "parchment" tan full leather.

However, the 2004 Miata came in Radiant Ebony that has the same 28W color code.

The 2009 Mazda6 came in a somewhat similar, but different code, Black Cherry Metallic.

edit: the 2005 Shinka has Tokico (Hitachi) shocks. "Struts" in this context are just another name for shocks (or dampers). First coined by McPherson. We also technically have "coil overs" since the springs are over the shocks, but that term is better applied to truly integral shocks/springs.

^woopsies, I should have double-checked what the Shinka actually had. The reason I bought the shocks vs struts up was because I didn't feel comfortable interchanging the two terms. Thanks for the explanation

And thanks for the info on the paint colors, Black Cherry is HAWTNESS.

You forgot the 06 Copper Red Mica Shinka the only year the Copper Red came out!

They never made it in Velocity Red, the colors for 06 Shinka's were Copper Red, WWP, Galaxy Grey, and Black.

btw copper red is the true shinka of 06. The copper red stitching on the white leather seats is copper red.:aroused:

Sorry! Mistook Copper Red for VR!

I WANTZ WHITE LEATHER SEATS :cussing:

If that's the case, I'm thinking Copper Red is a unique color as well? I don't remember there being another Red besides VR. I know WWP, Galaxy Grey, and BB are normal colors.

Next to BCM, the Copper Red is my favorite, and yes it was a one-time unique Shinka color as well.

to the Op... I do have aftermarket 20" wheels.. however.. the outside diameter remains the same when compareed to stock.... And people always think Im lowered......Im on OEM stuff and My car also sits lower than other stock 8's... dont know what it is but I guess Im in the same boat as you.

I hate to type something I am uncertain of. Trying to research if the 8 has struts or shocks and I get a yes on both. Some websites list them as shocks, others at struts, others say struts up front...shocks in rear(most FWD vehicles are configured like this). I honestly can't say for certain if they are shocks or struts or a combo. I just know the car handles insanely well :-)

I want to research this further so we know for sure. I did not take pics yet, haven't charged my camera and it's been overcast here. Actually rained this morning but it's suppose to clear up by tomorrow afternoon, we will see how the weather looks and I'll take pics.

I'll save you the time - the RX-8 has shocks front and rear.

i have a set of shinka seats for sale :)

https://www.rx8club.com/west-sale-wanted-145/shinka-seats-chappral-interior-panels-freebies-190125/

Read your thread, how much of a PITA was it to convert your fogs to HID? I want to do that, I think it looks kinda lame when the headlights are on and the fogs are halogen. Even more lame you can't run just the fogs without the low beams on.

Come on man, you started a thread about it. Don't just post questions in random threads.

well i thought maybe one of yall might know since this is talking about suspension heights but if it bugs you that much then fine i will delete my post here.

Not true my 8 is a Shinka model but is white, unless it has been painted in the past sometime which im not aware of, you can find out if yours is a shinka model by checking the bottom of your window in the black area it says shinka

People often confuse the Sand interior with the Shinka Alcantara. Both were options in WWP.

shinkas only came out in 2005 only 1300 were made and they interior is tan called pe
 

shinkas only came out in 2005 only 1300 were made and they interior is tan called peanut butter and the paint is deep purple called jam. Peanut butter& jam. The next shinka is being designed and due to come out in 2050

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-discuss...dition-143385/

2005 SHinka was a "individually numberd special edition"
2006-2007 Shinka was a special trim level
2008 Shinka was replaced by 40th anniversary trim level

details on the link above

my 06 Skinka
 

Have a 06 and has the foam fill spaces im the body. Drilling holes to mount hose clamps and foam came out with the bit. Can't tell for sure about the shocks but I have a lot stiffer ride then my friends 07, ride height is about the same

The shocks are no different, I have swapped suspensions on a few Shinka's, I have no clue where the Bilstein BS came from, only the (in the U.S.) 2008 40th AE and the 2009+ R3 have Bilsteins, I have swapped suspensions on both of those as well. And whatever those models are called in other markets.

So I have an 05 rx8 white no leather and my vin said its the shinka so is the dealer lieing to me ? Cuse if I run my vin on any thing it come u as shinka explain please.

Thank u in advanced

Lot's of them are listed as Shinkas when they are not, there is an explanation somewhere but I am too lazy to find it. But if you have grey and black cloth interior then you don't have a Shinka, unless the interior was swapped but there are many ways to identify a real Shinkas, just post pictures of your car.

So u are telling me that the manufacturer of this car does not know what kinda car they made and u know better then they do ?

I am telling you that VIN searches (not Mazda) show cars that are not Shinkas, listed as Shinkas. Determining whether a car is a Shinka or not is very easy and whether one is a real Shinka or not is easy to find out if you search for what makes a Shinka, a Shinka.

You have a 2005, here search for your VIN

https://www.rx8club.com/attachments/...on_numbers.pdf

Many have bought RX-8's listed as Shinkas that are not Shinkas as a result of this little glitch. And then they come her and get all pissy and defensive when they are told they were misinformed and do not have a Shinka. But if you don't do enough research to really know what you are buying then I don't feel sorry for these people.