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Old 04-20-2006 | 10:34 AM
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Here is my RX-8. Tell me what you guys think
very nice ! i like it ! the tribal is very cool too ...
Old 04-20-2006 | 10:51 AM
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Hi Guys,,, Here is mine, I just posted these also under < New MS Spoiler Installed>
you have the front appearance package airdamn, but not the sides or rear flares?
Old 04-20-2006 | 11:26 AM
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Spoiler. Big time find yourself a spoiler. The Rx-8 to me is SO naked without one. Other than that, she's a beaut.
Old 04-20-2006 | 06:30 PM
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I disagree. It looks like he lowered his car, and a spoiler would ruin that "fresh" look.
Old 04-21-2006 | 12:59 AM
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A spoiler would look nice, but I have a carbon fiber trunk. Does anybody know if a spoiler would crack my trunk. What kind of spoiler could I put on it? I like the EVO wing but I don't know how that would look on my car. Any suggestions?
Old 04-21-2006 | 01:26 AM
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https://www.rx8club.com/attachment.p...chmentid=58690

Theres a wing from Rmagic. Not a good picture but just search for Rmagic wing on these forums and you should find some better pics.
Old 04-21-2006 | 03:42 AM
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Thanks \\Konig\\. One thing I was wondering though is if putting holes in the carbon fiber trunk and having a wing on it would cause the trunk to crack.
Old 04-21-2006 | 03:43 AM
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Is there anyone here that has a wing on a carbon fiber trunk?
Old 04-21-2006 | 03:45 AM
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Sorry I don't know if it would crack or not, it may be a legitimate question to make a thread about in the appearance section though.
Old 05-23-2006 | 04:06 AM
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any news on the number of yellow eights shipped to the US . i was not sure when i picked the yellow 2 years ago but NOW i would not have any other color. i NEVER see a yellow one and i love it.
Old 05-23-2006 | 11:18 PM
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It's almost like owning an exotic sports car.

It screams for your attention, you only see one a couple times a month, and no one else in a 10 mile radius has one (unless you're unlucky).

But the best part is when you run into these brand new RX-8 owners out there who pull up to you and tell you they love your "custom" paint job. Bahahahaha.

The only times I ever regret swapping from Titanium Gray to Lightning Yellow is when I get pulled over by the pigs.
Old 05-24-2006 | 04:32 AM
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there has to be a way to find out how many there are????????
Old 05-24-2006 | 06:44 AM
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Originally Posted by EatMyBanana
there has to be a way to find out how many there are????????
I rang Mazda Australia , they were kind enough to tell me that they sold 87 Lightining yellow to date 67 manual and 20 Automatics

The total sales of RX8'S here in Australia is around 5000 in 3 years
Old 05-24-2006 | 11:15 AM
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NICE!!! 87/5000

roughly 57 other colors are sold before they sell another yellow! (in Australia)
Old 05-26-2006 | 08:29 PM
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When the rx8 debuted and literally right until I bought my rx8 in April of 05, I saw more yellow rx8's than any other color. If I saw 3 rx's a week, two of them would be yellow. I honestly thought it was going to be a me too color, but ever since purchasing my 8, I have seen only one yellow and that was like a month after I got my car. LOL...where did all the lightning yellows dissapear too?
Old 05-27-2006 | 10:22 AM
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This is my 2004 with navigation and all the options. These are my custom 18 inch wheels. They are staggered. 40 series tires on the front and 35 series on the back. I don't have any mods done to it and probably wont. It doesn't need any in my opinion, except for maybe a K&N. I had an 01 Mustang GT convertible that was really fast and this car runs the same quarter and 0-60 time.
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Old 05-27-2006 | 05:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan 8
I rang Mazda Australia , they were kind enough to tell me that they sold 87 Lightining yellow to date 67 manual and 20 Automatics

The total sales of RX8'S here in Australia is around 5000 in 3 years
I emailed Mazda last year but they said they don't have the numbers available for the US. They obviously have them somewhere, I wish MNAO was as friendly as Mazda Australia on this stuff. Seems like it would be good PR to supply the data to enthusiasts. I'll bet 1000-1500 is about right, but Mazda didn't set specific production numbers like the Shinkas.

Nice car, Padrino. Did you have the rear valence painted or did the dealer do it?

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Old 05-27-2006 | 06:11 PM
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Another Q on the rear valence. Do you leave the "mesh" in or was it cut out. I can't tell from here. Too Far away !

looks good
Old 05-27-2006 | 09:27 PM
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I bought the car used so I dont know if the dealer did it or not.
Old 05-27-2006 | 09:34 PM
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Everything looks the same its just painted yellow. It also has the polished rotor accent.
Old 05-30-2006 | 12:37 AM
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Those rims look friggin amazing on our yellow Padrino...great taste man.
Old 05-30-2006 | 09:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JeRKy 8 Owner
Those rims look friggin amazing on our yellow Padrino...great taste man.
Thanks alot jerky.
Old 06-20-2006 | 12:06 AM
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teeny tiny preview of what's to come, should be getting my car back tomorrow, will have a full threadage with new pics etc. soon

edit: (first time using my new camera phone, sorry about the shittay quality)
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Old 06-20-2006 | 11:45 AM
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From: In So Cal.. out in BFE... but in the good part... but not really by Cesar, Keith or Loren...
ohhhhhh, nice! cant wait to see more.
Old 07-10-2006 | 10:49 PM
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Thread has been dead a while, so thought I would go ahead and bring it back with my own yellow 8. Finally got my rims and Mazdaspeed kit all put on, so thought it was finally worthy of posting

And before everyone yells, clear corners will be on soon :P
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