Calling all Black Cherry Shinkas
08-27-2005, 08:26 PM
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Maine SHINKA
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Just got my Shinka early this August. I have the SHINKA plate here in Maine.
Love the car - drives much better than my BMW - really more FUN to drive than any car I have ever had - without a doubt best looking car on the road - with Shinka Dark Cherry color.
let me know if any of you "Shinkas" come to Maine
Rickster
Just got my Shinka early this August. I have the SHINKA plate here in Maine.
Love the car - drives much better than my BMW - really more FUN to drive than any car I have ever had - without a doubt best looking car on the road - with Shinka Dark Cherry color.
let me know if any of you "Shinkas" come to Maine
Rickster
08-27-2005, 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Lady_Shinka
We have relatives in both NC and SC, and we decided to evacuate for hurricane Dennis. 
Side note, I finally got my plates in!
Side note, I finally got my plates in!
08-27-2005, 08:58 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickster
Hi
Just got my Shinka early this August. I have the SHINKA plate here in Maine.
Love the car - drives much better than my BMW - really more FUN to drive than any car I have ever had - without a doubt best looking car on the road - with Shinka Dark Cherry color.
let me know if any of you "Shinkas" come to Maine
Rickster
Just got my Shinka early this August. I have the SHINKA plate here in Maine.
Love the car - drives much better than my BMW - really more FUN to drive than any car I have ever had - without a doubt best looking car on the road - with Shinka Dark Cherry color.
let me know if any of you "Shinkas" come to Maine
Rickster
08-30-2005, 04:16 PM
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It's Back!!!!!!
FINALLY! Got my Shinka back from the dealer after they mucked about with it on "I owes" on the original purchase for 3 weeks. Dang, they had it longer than I did.
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin..............
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin..............
08-30-2005, 05:05 PM
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Originally Posted by yandrs
FINALLY! Got my Shinka back from the dealer after they mucked about with it on "I owes" on the original purchase for 3 weeks. Dang, they had it longer than I did.
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin..............
So now to scour the forum for tips on cleaning, rotor rust, etc. I'm getting ready to take the Batmobile out for a spin..............
08-31-2005, 02:44 PM
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Plastic film?
I don't know if this is a "Shinka" thing or regular RX-8. On the body of the car, lower rear wheel area, there is a rectangular plastic film.
I first saw it when I was buying the car bacause there was a little wax build up around the edges that made it noticable. When I asked, the sales guy said it was to protect against road debris. OK
Due to a "ding" at purchase, the dealer need to repaint the passenger rear quarter. I got it back yesterday and noticed today that the "film" is missing on that side. It's still on the driver's side.
Does this really serve a purpose or was it part of the "shipping protection"? Should I tell the dealer to replace the missing one or take the other one off?
I first saw it when I was buying the car bacause there was a little wax build up around the edges that made it noticable. When I asked, the sales guy said it was to protect against road debris. OK
Due to a "ding" at purchase, the dealer need to repaint the passenger rear quarter. I got it back yesterday and noticed today that the "film" is missing on that side. It's still on the driver's side.
Does this really serve a purpose or was it part of the "shipping protection"? Should I tell the dealer to replace the missing one or take the other one off?
08-31-2005, 02:59 PM
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It is for road debris protection. The car's aerodynamics kicks up dirt and things along the rear undrside so without it you might be looking at a few paint chips later. Make sure the dealer replace it.
08-31-2005, 06:45 PM
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Originally Posted by yandrs
Here's the original "delivery" pics. My wife has the digital camera so I can't take any new ones. Besides it's overcast here now........
08-31-2005, 06:48 PM
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Originally Posted by wedge357
It is for road debris protection. The car's aerodynamics kicks up dirt and things along the rear undrside so without it you might be looking at a few paint chips later. Make sure the dealer replace it.
Thanks for input!
08-31-2005, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by shinka213
looks schweet!!!! needs some clear corners!!!!
08-31-2005, 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by yandrs
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Got too many personal/work irons in the fire to tackle it right now.
09-03-2005, 09:29 AM
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Zoom Zoom Decal
I got my "welcome to Mazda" letter in the mail this week. It contained a white "zoom-zoom" decal in it. Have any of you put this on your Shinka? If so where?
Would that be considered a mod? :D
Would that be considered a mod? :D
09-03-2005, 09:53 AM
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Originally Posted by yandrs
I got my "welcome to Mazda" letter in the mail this week. It contained a white "zoom-zoom" decal in it. Have any of you put this on your Shinka? If so where?
Would that be considered a mod? :D
Would that be considered a mod? :D
Shinks
PS.....definitely considered a mod
09-07-2005, 11:30 PM
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Help
I need everyones input and ideas please.
Check out this thread.
https://www.rx8club.com/polls-70/personalized-shinka-plates-71280/
Check out this thread.
https://www.rx8club.com/polls-70/personalized-shinka-plates-71280/
09-10-2005, 11:10 AM
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Titan Shinka
Hi guys..
i own a titan shinka from melbourne.. =)
as i promise im goin to post my car here..
sorry for the quality of pic..
uhm.. the interior pic was taken when i juz bought my 8..
thx so much.. :p
cheerz
i own a titan shinka from melbourne.. =)
as i promise im goin to post my car here..
sorry for the quality of pic..
uhm.. the interior pic was taken when i juz bought my 8..
thx so much.. :p
cheerz
09-10-2005, 08:43 PM
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Originally Posted by k r A i Z e
Hi guys..
i own a titan shinka from melbourne.. =)
as i promise im goin to post my car here..
sorry for the quality of pic..
uhm.. the interior pic was taken when i juz bought my 8..
thx so much.. :p
cheerz
i own a titan shinka from melbourne.. =)
as i promise im goin to post my car here..
sorry for the quality of pic..
uhm.. the interior pic was taken when i juz bought my 8..
thx so much.. :p
cheerz
09-10-2005, 09:06 PM
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very nice!!! kraize, thats the autobahn kit, I have the same kit, hope the roads over at melbourne are better than here in california, if not I can't imagine that kit looking pristine more than a month.
