I got my 8 from the dealer. It was very dusty so I opened up the trunk to get the dust remover and noticed a strap I've never seen before. Than it hit me. I read in the manual that the strap hold the IMS kit. I am certain it was there before the car went in for service because I was hearing funny noise from the trunk when ever I came to a full stop so I emptied out the trunk and noticed a bulky box with a strap around it.

I nevered took it out or bother too much with it. I just want to know if all RX8 comes with the IMS kit or was I just seeing things..

I hate to be on the negative side with the service manager by accusing his staff of theft on my first service.

Nedor

 

Not all RX-8's come with it. They are like $45 I think. My sales rep went in and comes out with some key chains, floor matts, IMS kit and free tint.

 

^really?

I thought all new rx8s came with it because what would they do with the strap if they didn't come with it stocked.

 

I'm pretty sure it's a standard feature. Without a spare tire kit, which is an option, it's the only thing that'll get you back on the road if you have a flat. It's not listed as an option on Mazda's site.

 

May be he was just messing with me then. Well I still got free tint an other goods from him LOL! I made him work for that sale!

 

I'm pretty sure all the 8's come with the IMS kit, unless u pay for the spare tire kit.... I'm almost positive that it should be there..... ya not a good thing to get on the bad side of a guy who fixes ur car, but if in fact he did steal it, u should talk to him......

 

My IMS kit was stolen by the tow co when my 8 got totaled

 

^ that bites... they charged you for towing.

 

the tire repair kit is standard on all RX-8s

what does IMS stand for... ??

 

Yea and they jacked my IMS kit,my rear view mirror, CD's an change. Its all good karma babe. Dont mess with the 8 .

 

Instant Mobility System.

 

Instant Mobility System.... a la tire repair kit... aka goo you blow into the tire

I guess you can find a euphemism for anything

 

And I'd hardly call it "instant"

 

It happens: My owner's manual disappeared after one service visit where they replaced the pax airbag harness ... behind the glove box. Sucks. I doubt they stole it; more like forgot to put it back. A very kind Forum member gave me a new one.

 

IMS is std whether you get the spare of not. They are not supposed to remove the IMS even when you get the spare.

 

Mine has one, no spare tire...

 

my kit is missing too, i priced one at the dealership and it costs alot more then $45 dollars, its in the hundreds of dollars like 200-300, but i have the spare anyways but it takes up too much space

 

That's the funniest thing I read all day!

 

Thanks, But I could not carry everything I was kind of if you know what I mean.

 

go Back and Complain. They took your IMS kit

 

Welp!!!

I spoke with the saleman and he confirmed that I did not get one. I should have received one but I didn't get one.

I apologized to the service manger like 3 times and buying him and his crew lunch tomorrow.

Nedor

 

so is the salesman gonna get you one? it's a required safety equipment you know...

 

Yes, when the kit comes in, they will call me. I'm gonna hide that in the house somewhere so that I don't get it stolen somewhere else.

Nedor

 

How will the IMS fullfill its destiny of "instant mobility" if you have to walk an hour back to your house to get it?