don't get your hope up, this is Japan only :p

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Mazda Motor Corporation announces the release of the limited-edition Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II and an upgrade to all Mazda RX-8 models. The Mazda RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II will go on sale at Mazda and Mazda Anfini dealers throughout Japan in early October, while the upgraded Mazda RX-8 will become available on September 1.

Based on the Mazda RX-8 'Type S' model, the RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II boasts sporty looks and a strong heart, including an exclusively tuned engine, suspension system and aero parts to further enhance the vehicle's sports driving performance. With the effective use of existing Mazdaspeed brand parts, Mazda has built a well-balanced, highly-tuned model. This model succeeds the RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version, which was introduced to the Japanese market with the limited production number of 300 in February 2004. All the former version models have been sold.

The production volume of the RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II is planned to be 180 units.

New standard equipment on all Mazda RX-8 models includes an anti-theft immobilizer and a stylish retractable-type key. These items help enhance the feel of quality for this brand icon model.

(blah blah blah, basically same set of mods as the first run of Mazdaspeed RX-8s)

Enhancements to all Mazda RX-8 models
[All models]
- Immobilizer: Adopted as standard equipment due to high demands.
- Retractable-type key: Stylish and easy-to-handle key as standard equipment. First adopted among Japanese auto makers.
- Engine: Certified for the 2005 exhaust emission regulations. (No changes to the engine itself.)

[Other]
- Water-repellent glass option: Incorporate all the option packages.
- Wrapping-leather for shift ****: Changed from a four-piece rotor-shaped wrapping leather to a three-piece one to better fit the shift ****.
- Body color: Popular as the color of RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version, 'Strut Blue Mica' has been added.

stupid $#&*(%^#(% Mazda, giving Strato Blue Mica to Japanese market but not US Market

 

man these minor mods just made me decide to wait for the '05s to show up

 

ok here are some Version II only mods:

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1. Tune-up parts exclusive to RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version II
[Engine]
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM): Optimized to this model.
- Fresh air duct: Improves the air-intake efficiency.
- Sports sound muffler w/ catalyst: Creates sporty exhaust sound and decreases unfavorable exhausting pressure.
- Upgraded spark plugs: Helps stabilize internal combustion.
- Re-balancing for the eccentric shaft: Realized sharper engine response.


[Suspension]
- A new, upgraded high-performance suspension kit: Includes height- and damping force-adjustable shock absorbers and sports spring set. It provides sharp and smooth maneuverability.
[Exterior]
- Mazdaspeed ornament: Sticker exclusive to the RX-8 Mazdaspeed Version series.

 

OOoooo did someone say a sticker?

I imagine mazda's msrp on that in the states would be about $230 + labor.

 

oooh this I like... [Suspension]
- A new, upgraded high-performance suspension kit: Includes height- and damping force-adjustable shock absorbers and sports spring set. It provides sharp and smooth maneuverability.

 

Any speculation on when the MS RX-8 will ever make it to the states?

 

Most of these upgrades are pure window dressing and upsalute **** value .
cheers
michael

 

No they are saying they have the adjustbale shocks now.

Wait until the MazdaSpeed caliper to come out

 

the ms shocks are adjustable? That can't be...

 

They are always will get some adjustable one out at some stage... we only have non adjustable one so far (as A Spec). B spec and R spec will have more functions... such as adjustabilties... it is a matter of time

 

Damn. This thing was in the Media forum.

https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...ewpost&t=37079

I surely hope Mazda isn't screwing with us, especially the USDM crowd.

 

Hmmmm new exhaust huh....i want to hear it!

 

new exhaust...? really? ... not seen in the RX-7 mag?!

Any one to confirm any new sport exhaust?

 

Upgraded PCM - likely the one we should have had to begin with. I'm really not pleased that they decided to downgrade my car to meet the CAT spec, and then my CAT died at 20K miles anyway. Hmmmmm

Upgraded spark plugs - we should be able to find these soon here.

 

If you want the skinny direct from Mazda's webpage...

http://www.mazda.co.jp/customize/rx-8msv/

Maybe someone could translate???

 

whoa.. that's a lot of mods too.

 

Please

 

How does re balancing the eccentric shaft equate to extra power ???

The upgrade in sparkplugs should giveat least an extra 10hp ha ha ha .

cheers
michael

 

and it comes in that beautiful strato blue mica...

 

The sport DNA of ENGINE/TAKESHI NAKAHIRA "RENESIS" furthermore was made to specialize. " which RX-8 loads; RENESIS" Sport DNA is made to specialize to a greater extent, the preponderant extension kind of impression of continuing to turn to everywhere furthermore improves. In order to achieve this theme, with RX-8 Matsuda speed version, the lightweight flywheel, exclusive use PCM and the private sport muffler were designated as the nucleus, height of those efficiencies prejudice of minute private チューン was pulled out in the base. Attendant upon the light weight conversion of the flywheel, balance adjustment around the eccentric shaft which is the output axis is done in every engine 1. PCM is optimized on the basis of the resistance decrease of the inhalation and exhalation of air by the private sport muffler and the like. Such technique was repeated, it was not the numerical value, output rise, degree of completion and the balance where only the complete model is high were acquired. The sharp response, you taste the power impression of extending to the top end, and the rotary sound where the chest is less crowded, with senses and want exhausting. Photo While the chrome molybdenum steel which is the lightweight flywheel expensive material starting shaving, by manufacturing method, strength guaranteeing actualizing light weight conversion. Vis-a-vis 7.7kg of normal, it lightens to 7.35kg. Inertia (inertial forces) from 1.09 you have improved largely in 0.77. As to handle the nimble accelerator response is pulled out easily, low there are no times when rotary unevenness when travelling and idling in the rotary limits is caused, the engine response have improved. Photo In the oil cooler set based car one is set by increasing the oil cooler which even in the right side on the left side, the heat dissipation quantity substantially rise. The effect is shown under unfavorable conditions of circuit travelling and the like. Photo The private sport muffler (キャタit includes) diameter of the middle pipe from 60.5 in 65 modification The catalyser - (the catalyst) while contributing to output improvement by the fact that it modifies in Matsuda speed version private ones exhaust pressure in the high rotary limits approximately 45% was decreased. Private control unit (PCM) the private sport muffler & the catalyser - with, by the fact that room of the temperature which it occurs by the fact that it decreases exhaust temperature is used, it became possible to select the air/fuel expense which is optimum to put out power. Attendant upon this, the data of PCM is modified, furthermore torque rise is actualized with the inhalation pulsation effect due to the fresh air duct. Due to the adoption of the private fresh air duct private fresh air duct, pressure fluctuation (resonance) occurring on the inhalation inside of pipe, making use of the inertia which it tries that inhalation efficiency as it improves, the mixture of the inhalation inside of pipe will continue to flow by raising the internal pressure, it actualizes the improvement of charging efficiency. Private sparkplug leading side heat range is designated as 8E from 7E, room of the プレイグニッション limit is guaranteed. The ground kit ground line is increased, the function which loses the potential dirrerence of body engine パッテリー is done.

 

The chassis layout where aiming depends on the advanced front midship and the like is superior it was to acquire the chassis efficiency which in the base, raises maneuverability as a sport car to a greater extent, at the same time can correspond to all round. Raising body rigidity approximately with the strut bar and the performance bar which reinforces body lower part, you control the twist of the body which it revolves with high G, are large to the improvement of handling contribution. Simultaneously with version II anew the shock absorber of the mono tube type which has height attenuation power adjustment mechanism - you adopt. The private spring, coupled with installing the strengthening stabilizer, smooth, and the controller bull it actualized weak understeer quality to sharp. The sport car is worked while it is thinking comfortably, we would like you to soak in enjoyment of complete model reason. Photo High performance suspension kit (height & attenuation power adjustment system) +20mm? The shock absorber whose -20mm attenuation power adjustment of height adjustment and 4 stages is possible -. The sport spring which administers the rise of spring rate. Quick with the item which makes the corner ring possible, being sharp it is the quality where RX-8 is superior, while raising the maneuverability which has the sense of security, it actualizes the compatibility with the riding comfort. Photo The stabilizer (front and back) the front approximately 30%, the rear approximately 20% we have strengthened the spring rate of the stabilizer which controls the roll, the early roll startup calmly, furthermore with the corner inner part actualized the foot which is straddled at once with these combinations. Photo It reinforces the side rigidity around the floor tunnel of the performance bar body underside, supporting the floor pan rigidity of lengthwise simultaneously. Even when revolving where high G catches the function which properly functioning it can point suspension is carried out. Photo The strut bar (front and back) it connects the strut tower section left and right, raising body rigidity. With the adoption of the aluminum material of hollow elliptic form, more light weight conversion high rigid conversion was actualized. The front 4 point support types which are made to connect to also the bulkhead section. Furthermore, it has the master thin phosphorus dozen topper, also rigidity of brake feeling has improved. Photo The case where the brake pad set brake is depressed with early damping force the advanced pad which seriously considered the control characteristic of the car. It is high, proper temperature approximately 600 ℃ to covers also resistance fading characteristic.

 

With original RX-8, you made the efficiency forebode which is concealed inside, you pursued the stalwart sport car design which floats the unique strain. And with this complete model, the excessive kind of expression which impairs original balance is avoided, it is simple and you adhered to the expression where degree of completion is high, at the same time supposes circuit course. That is not anything less than expressing the function of running beautifully. Because of that, you utilize the carrier of your own motor sport, pursuing modelling which improves the aerodynamics and cooling efficiency circuit travelling as a prerequisite. Especially, it seriously considered front and back lift balance, wind tunnel experiment and test travelling was not many times and decided form over again. The body color has set ストラトブルーマイカ which adhered to the expression of high material feeling and unique force especially. As for this continuation, when we meet once upon a time with the circuit.

 

Engine private control unit (PCM) private fresh air duct private sparkplug private sport muffler & キャタリスト flywheel (Matsuda speed make) + balance adjustment oil cooler set (Matsuda speed make) ground kit (Matsuda genuine) underside high performance suspension kit (height & attenuation power adjustment system) brake pad set (Matsuda speed make) front stabilizer bar (Matsuda speed make) リアスタビライザーバー (Matsuda speed make) performance bar set (Matsuda speed make) front strut bar (Matsuda speed make) リアストラットバー (Matsuda speed make) exterior front nose (Matsuda speed make) side skirt セッヤ$&test00001 speed make) rear wing (Matsuda speed make)

 

Now if you could translate the translation!

 

read it.. it's not hard...
private is generally proprietary. there is some katakana in there that doesnt translate to a real english word so i'd have to actually figure out what it says.