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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:09 PM
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Another NOOB! Happy new owner

Well, after much reading and contemplating, I bought my first RX8. By the way, I want to say Thank You to everyone that shares their knowledge on this website. After reading posts on here a for a few weeks I knew way more about this car than any salesmen that I met. I ended up getting an 05 GT that is pretty much loaded with everything including Nav. It has 23k miles on it and still has about 22 months of factory warranty. I had to give $16900 for it which I think was a pretty good price considering the condition,miles and options. So far I am really pleased with the car. What I have read seems to be very accurate. Terrible gas milage and a total blast to drive! In anyone has a suggestion for the best wax for black, please let me know. Thanks again for everyone that helped me without even knowing it!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:15 PM
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Welcome - let the addiction begin...
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:16 PM
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What year is your 8?
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:20 PM
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I think he said its an 05 GT
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:21 PM
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Aye, he did. I guess I skipped a line while reading accidentally...
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:23 PM
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welcome to the Cult!!! errrrr......"club"
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:24 PM
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Well, it's time to start modding. Here are two effective and simple mods that costs nothing:

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-better-flowing-intake-box-similar-rb-intake-box-130332/

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-do-yourself-forum-73/diy-better-looking-oem-rear-diffuser-132286/

Have fun!
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Congrats on your BB.

As for wax, I use meguiar's NXT. If your really into keeping your 8 nice and shiny, witch you should be. Poke around the show and shine section.

Also try these websites

- http://www.autopia.org/
- http://www.autogeek.net/

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:25 PM
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Hey thanks guys! I forgot to ask... I don't have the title yet, and I'm not sure the dealership where I bought this car knew much about it. They had it listed as a GT, but I have ran a couple of the free VIN checks and it lists it as ->2005 Mazda RX8 Base / Shinka . Honestly I don't the difference between a Shinka and a GT, other than the Shinka's have some different paint options. Could mine be a Shinka and not a GT? I assume the title will tell once it arrives. I have tried to call my closest Mazda dealer to see if I need to take it in for any recalls but I can't get their freaking service dept to call me back.
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:29 PM
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whilte/cream interior
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Biplane
Hey thanks guys! I forgot to ask... I don't have the title yet, and I'm not sure the dealership where I bought this car knew much about it. They had it listed as a GT, but I have ran a couple of the free VIN checks and it lists it as ->2005 Mazda RX8 Base / Shinka . Honestly I don't the difference between a Shinka and a GT, other than the Shinka's have some different paint options. Could mine be a Shinka and not a GT? I assume the title will tell once it arrives. I have tried to call my closest Mazda dealer to see if I need to take it in for any recalls but I can't get their freaking service dept to call me back.
If your 8 comes with Factory Navigation(shows Mazda's logo upon startup), then it is a GT package car.

Cuz NONE OF THE Shinka trim comes with Factory Navigation

Also, if its Shinka, your seats will be in parchment peach color (kinda like ivoy color)

Wonder how I know ? Take a good guess

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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 11:50 PM
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Congrats! Welcome!

The word SHINKA on the pillars would be another clue.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:48 AM
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Welcome.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 01:11 AM
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Welcome to the club.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 01:24 AM
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:45 AM
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Welcome and congrats.
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 11:51 AM
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Welcome! Let us know if you somehow purchased a Shinka without knowing it :P
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 12:57 PM
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Awesome!!! Nice BB. Remember that everyone is looking at your car as you pass them. Acknowlege your brothers in other 8's. Avoid the law. Keep it spooled. Congrats!
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Old Apr 29, 2008 | 01:06 PM
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Black is the fastest! Good choice.
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