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11-09-2004 | 12:25 AM

takahashi

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Mazda RX-8 jacket

Found this on eBay
I am still young - so I think this jacket is cool.

It is cool on the track day alright

Cheap to US$39.95 Buy it now. Some idiot outbid the last one for US$182!!!

hopefully not someone in this forum :p
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI....e=STRK:MEWA:IT

You're invited to bid MAZDA RX-8 RX8 AUTO SPORT RACING
JACKET. please visit url auction as below

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...7933620661&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...7933620639&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...7933620685&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...7933620707&rd=1

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...7933620723&rd=1

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11-09-2004 | 01:19 AM

Rupes

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Link doesn't work for me.

-Rupes

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11-09-2004 | 01:28 AM

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I must say those are pretty cool...I just couldn't wear it on a regular basis though...too cheesy

but man if I had a track around here (I live in Minnesota) I'd wear it every day to the track

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11-09-2004 | 01:55 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by takahashi

Found this on eBay
I am still young - so I think this jacket is cool.

Polak is young.......you are a beesdick away from being a Grandpa, Taka!

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11-09-2004 | 03:10 AM

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WTF?

Two threads?

https://www.rx8club.com/australia-new-zealand-forum-37/mazdarx-8-jacket-44376/

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11-09-2004 | 06:20 AM

takahashi

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Shut up NJ... j/k :p

this thread is dedicated to the US bidder than outbid me for this particular jacket for US$182!!!!!

Buy it now for US$39.95!!

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11-09-2004 | 07:09 AM

expo1

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Thanks for the link, just got the large. Will look cool on the track.

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11-09-2004 | 10:51 AM

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wow, That looks riced out even though it only repeats the make and model.. at least 6 times. Excuse me sir? What car do you drive? ..Oh I would have never guessed it.

expo, tell me how the quality is when you get it and if you can debadge it.

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11-09-2004 | 02:30 PM

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It actually looks pretty nice. But yah, I don't know where else you could wear it besides meets and trackdays. I'm tempted though...

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11-09-2004 | 05:19 PM

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Won't you tempted to wear it in the Grand Prix, race meets and even in SEMA! :p

If you wear this in a car show, will people throw eggs at you :p?

expo1, I wonder if they have small verson for our kids??!! Won't that be cool for a father and son/daughter wear! I started to feel for my baby daughter already :D

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11-09-2004 | 08:13 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by truemagellen

I must say those are pretty cool...I just couldn't wear it on a regular basis though...too cheesy

but man if I had a track around here (I live in Minnesota) I'd wear it every day to the track

Really! People around here, NC, wear racing jackets on a regular basis. One of those "fads" i think they call it :D .

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11-10-2004 | 10:31 AM

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Dammit, you bought all the larges...

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11-11-2004 | 06:49 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Rupes

Link doesn't work for me.

-Rupes

Sorry mate

This is the seller's link

http://cgi6.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...sort=3&rows=50

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11-11-2004 | 07:40 PM

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Ummm, not so much. Call me a simple lad, but I'd prefer a jacket that has just one little logo that I could wear every day.

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11-22-2004 | 06:50 PM

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My review of the E-bay Rx-8 Jacket & a little modeling also.

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Originally Posted by czr

expo, tell me how the quality is when you get it and if you can debadge it.

I received the jacket in 9 days from Thailand, not bad. It does not have any care or country of origin tags so I doubt it meets any fire retardant or other USA requirements. Other than around the arms the stitching is single stitch. The design is a mixture of good-looking embroidery and patches on the shoulders, those shoulder patches are the only things that might be removable. The zipper is one of those plastic ones and requires concentration to get it right. Overall the entire jacket LOOKS well but I would not wear it every day or while working on the car. I do not think its durability is that good. But for the occasional track day or show it can last a long time. The main complaint about it I have is it’s hotter than I thought it would be. Just putting it on with a short sleeve T-shirt underneath my arms began to sweat. My guess that the lining used doesn’t “breathe” plus there is some insulation in that jacket. So one would have to wear a long sleeve t under it to be comfortable and only on a cool-cold day. So bottom line a good looking jacket that you should handle carefully and wear when it’s under 50.

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11-22-2004 | 07:00 PM

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Nice review. Fair dinkum comments.

Yeah I think it is not as good quality as you mention but I expected worst then that, really :p It is more like a jacket at the flea market, really :p, not in a race shop.

I think it is quite warm and it is a nice winter jacket. Too bad Melbourne will probably hit 40 degree C in the weekend. :o

Nice pic btw... I did not know you are a handsome gent

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01-24-2006 | 08:04 PM

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I received the jacket in 9 days from Thailand, not bad.

Quick question for you expo1 (or any other Thailand jacket owners out there). Did you buy the L or XL? You look about my size - I am 5'11", 145lbs. Their description of the sizes is clear, but I'm not sure how to corrolate it practically to the plain old US sizes.

I know waaa, waaaa

too bad I can't try one on in a store.

Any help from someone who bought one?

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01-24-2006 | 08:14 PM

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Is that you in the avatar.. I think a L will do you.

I am 6"1' and 190lbs and L fits.

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01-24-2006 | 08:24 PM

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That is me in the avatar. It was a very happy day.

Glad you replied. Their website says their L = USA M and their XL = USA L. I was close to ordering an XL, but I think I will try a L. If the L turns out too small for me then my oldest daughter will wear it (but then I will need to buy XL for me *and* M for 2nd daughter). Best to be right the first time.

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01-24-2006 | 08:34 PM

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I am 5'9" 152lbs....I got the medium and it fits pretty snug. Living in TX, I rarely get to wear it...maybe twice....the jacket is almost hot. I got the yellow one.....now if it would just get cold enough.

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01-24-2006 | 08:38 PM

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You mean their medium, right? Not their large which they say corresponds to a USA M, right?

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01-24-2006 | 08:43 PM

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You know...I just grabbed the jacket and I can't tell ya which medium it is...LOL! I believe it is their size. Nice quality.....and I got it in about 7 days.

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01-24-2006 | 08:44 PM

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I am fat and I just look at my jacket.. It says L.

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01-24-2006 | 09:17 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Cool-Blue-Dad

too bad I can't try one on in a store.

Any help from someone who bought one?

The photo of me in post 15, I was about 195 & I am 5' 8" Tall I am wearing the large Jacket.

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01-25-2006 | 08:39 AM

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Well, the vendor decided for me.

They have no L in stock so I ordered the medium. I'm barely 152lbs with my boots on so hopefully it will not be too snug on me. If it is I still have the 'drop-back-5-yards-and-punt' option to hand it down to the 10-year-old then try to get a L for me and S for the 8-year-old.

Thanks for the quick feedback takahashi-san, Shinka_518, and expo1. Nice photo expo1.

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