Ok, I like to look through the classified listings to see who is selling what and for how much. Basically lookin for my next RX8. Shinka's ?????? Correct me if I'm wrong but to my understanding the only true Shinka is a 2005 Black/Cherry pearl with the Parchment leather interior. I have seen 06's and 07's claiming to be Shinka's. I have seen Copper Red, Sunlight Silver, Brilliant Black, And Stormy Blue also claim to be Shinka's. Are these people mistaken? Am I mistaken? It has been bothering me for a while. I would truly like someone to set this straight for me once and for all. Thanks

 

https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/shinka-vs-stock-rx8-whats-true-false-191340/

 

from wiki:
Shinka
In 2005, Mazda introduced the first special edition RX-8 called "Sports Prestige Limited" in North America and "Shinka" in Japan. Billed as a more luxurious grand touring model, this Shinka came with Black Cherry exterior color and Parchment leather interior along with subtly chromed 18" wheels. Only 2150 were made in the 2005 model year. The most significant mechanical change were slightly revised Bilstein shocks and suspension cross member injected with urethane foam to improve ride quality.

Shinka returned for 2006 as a production trim package, now available in Copper Red, Galaxy Grey, and Whitewater Pearl. Only 1500 were made in 2006.

if it's a 2006 you can check the vin here:
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ght=shinka+vin

 

Thanks for clearing this up. I have read all the threads about this subject. I never got the definitive answer until now. Thanks