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Old 02-22-2007 | 10:06 PM
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Tan ftw
Old 02-22-2007 | 10:43 PM
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sand leather....it's really classy (especially w/ black)
Old 02-22-2007 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by rotor_man
I saw something that may work for you. it was on japanparts.com site. it is called a steering wheel wrap. makes the wheel thicker but from what i can see it will change the colour to black. Didn't pay much attention but it is worth checking out it was made by aute exe

Thanks, I may try that out. Looks like it would do the job.
Old 02-22-2007 | 11:32 PM
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Can you post pics? Also how much did it set you back about.
It cost in the $800 - $900 range..been awhile don't remember the exact cost. That included the seats and all trim panels. i don't have any pics right now, but I see about taking a couple tomorrow and posting them for you.
Old 02-22-2007 | 11:33 PM
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My 8 has the Velocity Red exterior paint. I opted for the all-black interior because of the two-tone steering wheel, otherwise I would have gotten the black and red.

I just can't deal with a two-tone leather wheel.
Old 02-22-2007 | 11:35 PM
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Originally Posted by jp4wd
black on black....the red and black interior just looks a bit loud to me...when i was buying my 8, i saw the red and black interior from the photos and i thought it looked fantastic, but in person i wasnt too impressed...
Agree 100%
Old 02-22-2007 | 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by bruce_van
The red accents in the interior really helps to brighten up the black on black.
I have a BB with the black and red interior and it livens it up and doesn't make it so dark and monotonous.

I actually wish the red was a couple shades darker and not quite so bright.
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:18 AM
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Red is good, but it is becoming used up in the 30K market with other cars doing the same thing. Yes, too many starting to copy the Spider-Man colors.

To have it redone, I'd get everything covered in blue leather, dash and all if possible. That's my escape route if need be.
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:43 AM
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Other, man. Other all the way. Other is my favorite color!
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:49 AM
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Full black. it's really the only way to go... the red/black is too "in your face" on a black car. red/black only works on red.
Old 02-23-2007 | 11:58 AM
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The red/black is pretty good, but the red seemed a little too bright. Looks really good on a VR. I have a BB with the black/tan interior, it looks pretty nice, not too in-your-face
Old 02-23-2007 | 12:42 PM
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Originally Posted by NgoRX8
Full black. it's really the only way to go... the red/black is too "in your face" on a black car. red/black only works on red.
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Old 02-23-2007 | 12:48 PM
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Old 02-23-2007 | 01:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cquinn
I have a BB with the black/tan interior, it looks pretty nice, not too in-your-face
Tan iz nice, HIGH FIVEH!
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:13 PM
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At least Mazda has the good sense not to put the red on the dashboard or the carpet or mats.
Old 02-23-2007 | 01:59 PM
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Black and Red. I have it and you want to be cool like me!
Old 02-23-2007 | 02:31 PM
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Black / Red is kickin' ***! Jedi Mind Tricks FTW!!!
Old 02-23-2007 | 03:02 PM
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Black/red looks great if your a pimp!

Solid Black all the way.
Old 02-23-2007 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by jp4wd
black on black....the red and black interior just looks a bit loud to me...when i was buying my 8, i saw the red and black interior from the photos and i thought it looked fantastic, but in person i wasnt too impressed...
I agree....and I made mine even more loud
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Old 02-23-2007 | 04:12 PM
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I have a silver and went with the black interior, but with a black RX8, I'd say black & red would break up the monotony of all black everywhere.
Old 02-24-2007 | 10:50 AM
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black and white??





Old 02-24-2007 | 10:59 AM
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I went with black/red. maybe someday I will go to an upholstery shop and look to get a darker red.. like some of the ferrari interiors.. that or the rich tan color that you sometimes seen in a Ferrari Scagletti.
as for now, i want to figure out how to cover up the silver back of the front seats... would look so much better if i could cover that black.. maybe i will just paint it
Old 02-24-2007 | 03:28 PM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
At least Mazda has the good sense not to put the red on the dashboard or the carpet or mats.
LOL! My car came red/black mats. Thankfully it also came with solid black mats as well! I use both of the rear red/black mats in the trunk well for my golf stuff (i.e. shoes, tees and etc).
Old 02-24-2007 | 03:33 PM
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The black/red is nice to look at and is definatley flossy. But I've had colored leather before and it is really hard to keep clean. For example, if you wear jeans alot (which I do) some blue'ish color will start appearing on the seats. I'm sure baby wipes, etc. will take it out but it's just one more thing to keep "spotless." Can't really go wrong with all black...
Old 02-24-2007 | 08:32 PM
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Red and black livens up the appearance with a silver exterior. Seems a bit much with the red exterior.
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