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Old 10-02-2006 | 05:17 PM
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Talking Mazdaspeed RX8's

How many were imported into the US? Colors? Options?

Curious as my uncle was able to get his hands on a 04' Velocity Red MS RX8.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:20 PM
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How many were imported into the US? Colors? Options?

Curious as my uncle was able to get his hands on a 04' Velocity Red MS RX8.
MS are Mazda aftermarket add on parts. Do a search.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:27 PM
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Originally Posted by CarAndDriver
MS are Mazda aftermarket add on parts. Do a search.
I know that much ( I used to drive a 02 MX5).

How many did Mazda import to the US? My uncle had a Autoweek magazine that featured the very same VELOCITY RED / GOLD MS 5spoke wheels w/ chrome LIP - MS Equipped RX8.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:32 PM
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its just extra equipment, it isn't "imported". you can add that stuff when you purchase the car. this is a tough question for a monday by the way.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by gxyooj
I know that much ( I used to drive a 02 MX5).

How many did Mazda import to the US? My uncle had a Autoweek magazine that featured the very same VELOCITY RED / GOLD MS 5spoke wheels w/ chrome LIP - MS Equipped RX8.

well, that would mean that they imported 2. Congrats, your uncle has a really rare car!!!!!
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:36 PM
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well, that would mean that they imported 2. Congrats, your uncle has a really rare car!!!!!
I'm actually looking to peel this back a bit more.

I know there's MS in California. Is that where the Add-ons happen?

How do you know that there's 2 imported?
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:41 PM
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its just extra equipment, it isn't "imported". you can add that stuff when you purchase the car. this is a tough question for a monday by the way.
So Mazdapseed Miata's are not imported? They're addons?

I don't think you can add TURBO to that list.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:44 PM
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0 Mazdaspeed RX-8's were imported to the US. I recall they built 300 in Japan. Any Mazdaspeed RX-8 in the US is aftermarket.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:45 PM
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there is no mazdaspeed rx8. there are rx8 that has mazdaspeed parts on it but there is no official mazda speed rx8
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by murix
0 Mazdaspeed RX-8's were imported to the US. I recall they built 300 in Japan. Any Mazdaspeed RX-8 in the US is aftermarket.
Ok.. So what my uncle has is a "ADD-ON" MS RX8?

It's a 04 Velocity Red. Was that a color option for that year?
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:47 PM
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MazdaSpeed is a brand name. The gold wheels can be purchased at the dealership, just go to the Parts dept.

All RX-8's are made in Japan, and imported here.
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Originally Posted by gxyooj
Ok.. So what my uncle has is a "ADD-ON" MS RX8?

It's a 04 Velocity Red. Was that a color option for that year?
yes
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by gxyooj
Ok.. So what my uncle has is a "ADD-ON" MS RX8?

It's a 04 Velocity Red. Was that a color option for that year?
Yes, Velocity Red is an available color on the 8, nothing special about it.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:51 PM
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Nope, your uncle has a run of the mill RX-8 with Mazdaspeed accessories.
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:54 PM
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I'll consider it an MS 8 when there is some type of supercharger or turbocharger added. Until then Mazda can try to candy coat it with shocks, struts, brakes, exhaust all they want, but they are not fooling us!
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by N rider89
there is no mazdaspeed rx8. there are rx8 that has mazdaspeed parts on it but there is no official mazda speed rx8
In the USA that is?
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by gxyooj
I'm actually looking to peel this back a bit more.

I know there's MS in California. Is that where the Add-ons happen?

How do you know that there's 2 imported?
i was being sarcastic. As noted above and many times, your Uncle has a normal rx8 with some mazdaspeed parts on it.
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Hope he didn't pay thousands of extra dollars for just another rx8!


"But it's a rare imported model! This bodykit adds 100hp!"
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:55 PM
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I'll consider it an MS 8 when there is some type of supercharger or turbocharger added. Until then Mazda can try to candy coat it with shocks, struts, brakes, exhaust all they want, but they are not fooling us!
I agree with you on that note. = Other MS models
Old 10-02-2006 | 05:58 PM
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Next question on the MS models...

What is unique to the JDM MS RX8? (excluding bodykit emblems)
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Originally Posted by gxyooj
Next question on the MS models...

What is unique to the JDM MS RX8? (excluding bodykit emblems)
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Old 10-02-2006 | 06:02 PM
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No such animal.
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It looks something like this right?...



Only with gold wheels?
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Originally Posted by NoTears316
It looks something like this right?...


Only with gold wheels?
hah
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