View Poll Results: Black or Black/Red Interior
Black Leather
28
32.94%
Black/Red Leather
51
60.00%
Other
6
7.06%
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Black or Black/red interior?
02-22-2007, 10:20 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.
02-22-2007, 10:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Punksux
Can you post pics? Also how much did it set you back about.
02-22-2007, 10:33 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.
I just can't deal with a two-tone leather wheel.
02-22-2007, 10:35 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...
02-22-2007, 10:36 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 actually wish the red was a couple shades darker and not quite so bright.
02-23-2007, 12:18 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.
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.
02-23-2007, 10:58 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
02-23-2007, 11:42 AM
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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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02-23-2007, 01:31 PM
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Black / Red is kickin' ***! Jedi Mind Tricks FTW!!! 
02-23-2007, 03:05 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...
02-24-2007, 09:59 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
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
02-24-2007, 02:28 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.
02-24-2007, 02:33 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...
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