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Originally posted by M-ster
Normally the add ons will only be done in Singapore by your dealer, I believe for labour charge varies form one dealer to the others. Most offers free labour as they already make from the accessories itself.
It's the dealer's interest to bring the OMV down, thus no way they will put on the accessories in Japan.
Normally the add ons will only be done in Singapore by your dealer, I believe for labour charge varies form one dealer to the others. Most offers free labour as they already make from the accessories itself.
It's the dealer's interest to bring the OMV down, thus no way they will put on the accessories in Japan.
for example, if i ask for upgrade to 18" wheels, that means the dealer will bring in the car with 16" and also extra set of 18" to swap locally? That means i get to keep the 16"???
Some how i dun think that is feasible for them leh... like leather seats etc..... so you think the car is shipped with certain options installed from factory?
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Originally posted by hoks
Hi cuscorex, mine is the 2nd batch, so ETA is around end Jun...I have 2 choices actually, get the blue one from first batch which will arrive mid Jun or yellow one at end Jun...but I choose the later lor.
What about yourself, what colour are u getting? Did you get any discount or free stuffs ?
Hi cuscorex, mine is the 2nd batch, so ETA is around end Jun...I have 2 choices actually, get the blue one from first batch which will arrive mid Jun or yellow one at end Jun...but I choose the later lor.
What about yourself, what colour are u getting? Did you get any discount or free stuffs ?
yellow will be very unique cos i dun see that many in Singapore:D
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Originally posted by Vagus
so i have no real hurry to get the addons before collection?
for example, if i ask for upgrade to 18" wheels, that means the dealer will bring in the car with 16" and also extra set of 18" to swap locally? That means i get to keep the 16"???
Some how i dun think that is feasible for them leh... like leather seats etc..... so you think the car is shipped with certain options installed from factory?
so i have no real hurry to get the addons before collection?
for example, if i ask for upgrade to 18" wheels, that means the dealer will bring in the car with 16" and also extra set of 18" to swap locally? That means i get to keep the 16"???
Some how i dun think that is feasible for them leh... like leather seats etc..... so you think the car is shipped with certain options installed from factory?
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Originally posted by hoks
Hi cuscorex, mine is the 2nd batch, so ETA is around end Jun...I have 2 choices actually, get the blue one from first batch which will arrive mid Jun or yellow one at end Jun...but I choose the later lor.
What about yourself, what colour are u getting? Did you get any discount or free stuffs ?
Hi cuscorex, mine is the 2nd batch, so ETA is around end Jun...I have 2 choices actually, get the blue one from first batch which will arrive mid Jun or yellow one at end Jun...but I choose the later lor.
What about yourself, what colour are u getting? Did you get any discount or free stuffs ?
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To Cuscorex n Vagus. My rims was swapped at the factory during production and this is a package that comes with sports suspension. If u bring in the standard Type E, it will come in with 16" rims and tyres and u will have to hunt for the 18" rims ln tyres locally fr either Type S owners or after-market rims. N the worst scenario wil be u left holding on the the 16" original rims and tyres which I am sure will not be easy to dispose of.
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Originally posted by Vagus
think blue will be quite nice... i'll be taking either blue or red.
yellow will be very unique cos i dun see that many in Singapore:D
think blue will be quite nice... i'll be taking either blue or red.
yellow will be very unique cos i dun see that many in Singapore:D
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To Cuscorex n Vagus.
I not so sure about rims, you might wanna check with your dealer, if you've to top up the different for the rims, I think that's fine. But if you've to pay full price for the factory 18' rims, then you might as well get something aftermarket here. You'll have more choice and can get something you like.
As for other option like leather seats, sun roof and air-bags of course these will come factory fitted. Only those small items then, that will be fitted by local dealers.
I not so sure about rims, you might wanna check with your dealer, if you've to top up the different for the rims, I think that's fine. But if you've to pay full price for the factory 18' rims, then you might as well get something aftermarket here. You'll have more choice and can get something you like.
As for other option like leather seats, sun roof and air-bags of course these will come factory fitted. Only those small items then, that will be fitted by local dealers.
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Originally posted by dru8999
To Cuscorex n Vagus. My rims was swapped at the factory during production and this is a package that comes with sports suspension. If u bring in the standard Type E, it will come in with 16" rims and tyres and u will have to hunt for the 18" rims ln tyres locally fr either Type S owners or after-market rims. N the worst scenario wil be u left holding on the the 16" original rims and tyres which I am sure will not be easy to dispose of.
To Cuscorex n Vagus. My rims was swapped at the factory during production and this is a package that comes with sports suspension. If u bring in the standard Type E, it will come in with 16" rims and tyres and u will have to hunt for the 18" rims ln tyres locally fr either Type S owners or after-market rims. N the worst scenario wil be u left holding on the the 16" original rims and tyres which I am sure will not be easy to dispose of.
Originally posted by dru8999
I requested for the following options : 1. Upgraded my rims n tyres to the 18" with sports suspension (S$1200), 2. Sunroof (S$1320), 3. Extra Transmitter (S$105), 4. MP3-CD kit (S$383), 5. Front Fog Lamps (S$473), 6. Interior Foot Lamp, (S$180) and lastly Factory Alarm (S$195). The dealer threw in the front and rear rotary crests, side strakes and aluminium pedals FOC.
I requested for the following options : 1. Upgraded my rims n tyres to the 18" with sports suspension (S$1200), 2. Sunroof (S$1320), 3. Extra Transmitter (S$105), 4. MP3-CD kit (S$383), 5. Front Fog Lamps (S$473), 6. Interior Foot Lamp, (S$180) and lastly Factory Alarm (S$195). The dealer threw in the front and rear rotary crests, side strakes and aluminium pedals FOC.
IMHO, i think the 18" upgrade price is a good deal!
Is the suspension changed to the Type S suspension? or different kind? Is it lower than original Type E's suspension?
If i intend to lower my car, and if type S suspension is same height, then no point in changing right?
can get 18"upgrade without sspension upgrade?
does the sunroof affect the torsional rigidity of the car? Automatic sliding function?
Pardon my incessant questions but i need to learn as much as possible coz this time round dealing with PI......
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Originally posted by Zo0oM
This is a great site with lots of info! Anyway, I just booked an RX8 from MM and will be getting it in late June/early July. I can't wait to drive it!
This is a great site with lots of info! Anyway, I just booked an RX8 from MM and will be getting it in late June/early July. I can't wait to drive it!
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The price i posted is an upgrade price. It is an option that is available if u buy the Type E. It comes as a package, 18" rims and tyres with sports suspension. As i mentioned earlier, i know next-to-nothing about cars, i really cant tell what the height of my suspension is except that i think the suspension is similar to Type S, pretty hard but i like it as u can corner with confidence. I have always been a careful driver who never drive hard but with this car, things r starting to change as i realised that this car can really do things i never thought was possible b4, safely! As for the sunroof, i was quite apprehensive at first due to past experiences with my 3 other cars with sunroof esp my Mitusubishi Lancer Mivec which flexes at the slightest road imperfection. (Fab8 should be able to attest to this right?) The roof on this car is i would say well built, with no flexing detectable. It has one-touch opening but u have to hold on to the switch to close it completely. U can also choose to tilt the roof if u like. Ok, better stop here, its getting too long. Cheers!
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I heard from MM that they are bringing in 2 cars in each color for the first batch... and they are all sold! With 6 colors available, that makes it at least 12 new RX8 owners in June!
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hoks & cuscorex,
Not sure if you have the same experience as me. Do you know if MM is bringing in any accessories/options? They are telling me that we have no options whatsoever...
"you get everything in this brochure...nothing more, nothing less..."
Not sure if you have the same experience as me. Do you know if MM is bringing in any accessories/options? They are telling me that we have no options whatsoever...
"you get everything in this brochure...nothing more, nothing less..."
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hi zoom,yes xactly...tere r no options available YET,they dun even have the catalog!when i shw the SE the catolog(own),he was amused tat the car actualli have so much optional items.in fact,i ask the SE not to install the wing tat coms wif the car,cos i dun wan the boot to b drilled,guess wat?the MM manager;wich oversees all sales & bookins,declined mi request.tat was the time when i actualli hv 2nd tout of buyin fr MM.
& since its a euro-spec car,im actualli quite worried tat 'wats the state' of the car will b like when it arrives s compared to the JDMs.
& since its a euro-spec car,im actualli quite worried tat 'wats the state' of the car will b like when it arrives s compared to the JDMs.
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Originally posted by Zo0oM
hoks & cuscorex,
Not sure if you have the same experience as me. Do you know if MM is bringing in any accessories/options? They are telling me that we have no options whatsoever...
"you get everything in this brochure...nothing more, nothing less..."
hoks & cuscorex,
Not sure if you have the same experience as me. Do you know if MM is bringing in any accessories/options? They are telling me that we have no options whatsoever...
"you get everything in this brochure...nothing more, nothing less..."
Cuscorex, u spoke with Philip? Tough guy eh....
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To those proud owners of the RX8 6MT ... ... does the car comes with sat navigation as well when you all buy it from PI? Or does the centre pop-up monitor works? From the link below you might have a clearer picture what I am referring to..... thanks in advance for the info
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-23601.html
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-23601.html
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From what I heard, the showroom car will arrive in late May/early June. We can then go down and have a look at it (and maybe bring it for a little spin) & drool about it till our car arrives in End June/early July.
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Originally posted by CURRENT9
To those proud owners of the RX8 6MT ... ... does the car comes with sat navigation as well when you all buy it from PI? Or does the centre pop-up monitor works? From the link below you might have a clearer picture what I am referring to..... thanks in advance for the info
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-23601.html
To those proud owners of the RX8 6MT ... ... does the car comes with sat navigation as well when you all buy it from PI? Or does the centre pop-up monitor works? From the link below you might have a clearer picture what I am referring to..... thanks in advance for the info
http://forums.beyond.ca/showthread/t-23601.html
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Originally posted by Zo0oM
From what I heard, the showroom car will arrive in late May/early June. We can then go down and have a look at it (and maybe bring it for a little spin) & drool about it till our car arrives in End June/early July.
From what I heard, the showroom car will arrive in late May/early June. We can then go down and have a look at it (and maybe bring it for a little spin) & drool about it till our car arrives in End June/early July.
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Originally posted by RX8_666
just curious. do the cars from m & m have any speed limits?
just curious. do the cars from m & m have any speed limits?
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Dats nice. If only someone can ripped the ECU apart and totally **** lyzed it. Copy the speed cut part and paste it over ours.
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