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Jay Leno got a RX-8 Shinka!
- Thread starter Renesis
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Renesis
Lazier than Viper
Few things, cosmetics most of all...
Different finish for the wheels, chrome bretzels in the lights, tan leather interior, exclusive cherry red exterior color, etc.
Different finish for the wheels, chrome bretzels in the lights, tan leather interior, exclusive cherry red exterior color, etc.
Dark_Templer_102
Well-Known Member
Thats a great birthday present...now he can put it along his hanger full of cars...maybe next to the other Mazdas
SL65
Ambitious but rubbish!
I'v never liked that Cherry Red colour...cant they just keep that luminous formula red colour they got 
Would Jay Leno fit in a car like this neways :?
Would Jay Leno fit in a car like this neways :?
chilicoke
Well-Known Member
actually it's not cherry red, it's dark purple...Black Cherry Mica to be exact
last time I went to Mazda dealer with my friend they had 2 of them on the lot, the sales man asked me if I wanted a test drive but I didnt bother, had already driven RX-8 multiple times.
what really turned me off was that stupid Shinka badged B pillar, it's a peice of plastic glued to the B pillar with the word "Shinka" and some Japanses written on top of it.
quite ugly
, talk about pointlessness.. how much horsepower does that add?
last time I went to Mazda dealer with my friend they had 2 of them on the lot, the sales man asked me if I wanted a test drive but I didnt bother, had already driven RX-8 multiple times.
what really turned me off was that stupid Shinka badged B pillar, it's a peice of plastic glued to the B pillar with the word "Shinka" and some Japanses written on top of it.
quite ugly
, talk about pointlessness.. how much horsepower does that add?
fbc
Retired Moderator
^ Eww B-Pillar badges are just nasty cheap tat, why on earth put that on an RX-8?
chilicoke
Well-Known Member
I wish I could find a bigger picture of that B pillar... I'm going to the dealers tomorrow again (kill summer time), maybe I'll take some pictures..
oh ya...did I metion the price for Shinka edition?
oh ya...did I metion the price for Shinka edition?
Buba
Wants Rick Astley's Babies
Shinka sounds like a crappy car. Or do I miss any race credentials??
Buba
Buba
mpulztracker
Active Member
..not impressed 
:lol: :lol:
.er..if its just cosmetic , then whats the big deal (just curious)
:lol: :lol: .er..if its just cosmetic , then whats the big deal (just curious)
fbc
Retired Moderator
TVR_Fan said:
I can think of one in particular who would be extremely interested
Z Draci
Well-Known Member
In Japan, it's called the RX-7 Sport Prestige Limited. They claim nothing extraordinary except for cosmetic differences and minor chassis tuning. The most important of these changes include stiffer dampers, more rigid roof/pillar structure, urethane bushes for front crossmember, and slightly bigger brakes. Exterior changes include semi-gloss finishes for the headlight and taillight assemblies. Also included are the fog lights, new rear spoiler, and deep gloss wheels. Interior changes include difference coloured trim, new steering wheel with stereo controls, beige leather seats, and VW-style flip keys.
Some guy in the marketing group at Mazda North America probably asked what "evolution" was in Japanese. (obviously thinking about the Lancer) Another guy with a dictionary shouted out "SHINKA!" Then all was said and done with that matter.
Some guy in the marketing group at Mazda North America probably asked what "evolution" was in Japanese. (obviously thinking about the Lancer) Another guy with a dictionary shouted out "SHINKA!" Then all was said and done with that matter.
fbc
Retired Moderator
Z Draci said:
Now *that's* a limited edition
Z Draci
Well-Known Member
That should be the RX-8 Sport Prestige Limited.
I've heard of the RX-7 coming back though. If it's going to happen, it should be in a couple more years. Maybe 2007-2008 when all the Japanese sports cars are being revived or completely redesigned.
I've heard of the RX-7 coming back though. If it's going to happen, it should be in a couple more years. Maybe 2007-2008 when all the Japanese sports cars are being revived or completely redesigned.
fbc
Retired Moderator
Z Draci said:
Please please please let that be true
Z Draci
Well-Known Member
fbc said:
I really hope so too. The last one destroyed everything at the time in terms of cornering. Let's hope the next one is small and compact unlike the RX-8.
I just realized how much of an eye sore my young Clarkson avatar is . . . I should really consider changing it!
fbc
Retired Moderator
Z Draci said:
And let's not forget how amazing the car looked
I hadn't even realised your avatar was JC! I really should pay more attention...
fbc said:
I must confess: the RX-7 was the first japanese car I really liked...and I fell in love with it since I saw one in person for sale. Red, with a ridiculous price tag (there must be no more than a handfull in Brazil)....