I found out Japan Parts are able to get genuine Spirit R RX-8 badges and tail lights. For those who are interested, here are the links:

Genuine Spirit R RX-8 badges:
http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=27&submit.y=9

Genuine Spirit R RX-8 tail lights:
http://www.japanparts.com/db/parts_d...=27&submit.y=8

Mod Edit..OE Spirit R Mazda Part Numbers listed on page 2.

 

But wouldn't putting stickers/badges on a car that is not it, seem kinda rice?

Putting a Spirit-R badge on a NON-spirit R car?

Like putting Type-R badge on a regular integra?

 

yup just lying to yourself and not fooling anyone

 

I am sure there are some Spirit R-wannabe out there.....

 

^lol!!!

 

yes your are right about the wannabe's, it will happen and it is a good find for those in need.

 

LOL!

Maybe someone want's to be creative and use the badge to decorate something.

 

Wonder why they made Spririt R badges and not R3 ones? Its just a badge but still it would look pretty good..

 

^ The RX-7 had the R1 in 1993 and R2 in 1994 & 1995, but they don't have a badge for it either.

Only Spirit R RX-7 had the badge. The JDM RZ RX-7 had the sticker (not a badge). The Bathurst R RX-7 in Australia had the sticker, but not a badge again.

Then now the Spirit R RX-8 have a similar badge to the Spirit R RX-7, which is to continue the tradition or something.

 

R3 is basically the USDM Spirit R.

Like the GT in AUS is the USDM R3, IIRC

I'd put a Spirit R Badge on my R3. But not for $75.

 

Whats the difference with the tail lights?

 

^^^was just about to write that, I see nothing different...

 

Less chrome on the inside. I'm thinking of ordering them for that reason, I hate chrome.

There are absolutely no differences between the R3 and the Spirit R other than gold wheels, red brake calipers, piano black finish on the centre console, different lettering on the seats, chromeless tail lights, Spirit R badges and an owner's manual that says Spirit R.

Mechanically and where it matters, it is identical.

 

there is piano black trim around the front headlights on Spirit R

 

Forgot about the mascara. Also I believe the gold wheels are 20" which means $1600 for a set of tires every time.

 

I heard the 20" rims are LIGHTER than the 19"s on the R3... holy ****!

 

Gold rims are nice, I think.

 

^^^Real gold rims are better

 

But real gold rims would bend going out of your driveway haha

 

^^LoL

 

I managed to find the Spirit R RX-8 wheels for sale in Yahoo Japan Auction, if anyone really interested in these

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e126764347

 

Found another set of the Spirit R rims for sale. For those who really want a set of R3 wheels, may consider these Spirit R rims as well.....

http://page5.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/e127228505

 

are the spirit r rims lighter than the r3 rims or is it just a diff colour ?? Why not just get R3 rims and powdercoat them gold lol :P

 

isn't there a difference also in the headlights as well? and are they for sale too?

 

I have no idea are the spirit R rims lighter than R3 rims or not. If get a R3 rims and powercoat it to gold, then that's really a replication of the Spirit R rims... and maybe cost you even more to do such job than just get the authentic Spirit R rims.