After the RX8 initial launch in 2003, Mazda released a limited run of the “Mazdaspeed Version” boasting various Mazdaspeed accessories as well as a slightly tuned ECU. This special edition was available in Strato Blue Mica or Sunlight Silver. Only 300 were produced. In 2004, Mazda followed up with a “Mazdaspeed Version II,” this time available only in Strato Blue and with slightly up-rated equipment. Only 300 were produced as before.
The list of modifications done by Mazdaspeed for this limited production were:
Tuned ECU for additional 10ps
MS flywheel
Dual Mazdaspeed oil coolers
MS Exhaust catback exhaust system
MS shock absorbers and lowered springs
MS brake pads
MS Stabiliser bars (front, rear, and under)
Full MS bodykit (front, side, rear, and wing)
MS Earthing kit
Defi link meters
And other yummy MS optional items such as the MS-01S Forged magnesium rims, MS Type-F racing seats, MS interior Carbon look parts, etc
In Malaysia, our last count , there are at least 5 of these limited edition MS versions and we’re fortunate enough to be able to photograph one of our member’s ride. Read more about it in the forum.
It was a fun-filled Bermaz day yesterday the 21MAR09. Great things happen in 2’s. The morning was the launching of the Bermaz’s Bandar Botanic showroom. There was unlimited food, unlimited drinks, and best of all Unlimited Test Drives ranging from the Mazdas 3 through 6, the CX7 and the FL RX8 6AT. Read more about the event and see the photos by clicking on this link:
That very same afternoon, about 20+ RX8’s attended the joint Mazdaclub TT organised by Bermaz Ampang. The carparks were filled to the brim with Mazda cars of all sorts…..RX8’s dominated though… guess it’s a show of how strong our club/cult following is. Well done RX8clubmalaysian’s!!
We also had the opportunity to catch a hold of 2 models for a shoot with our cars…. one has ultra long legs and the other has a baby face that could launch a thousand ships… see for yourself. Click on the forum thread link below. If you’re not yet a members, don’t forget to register with us.
RX8clubmalaysia covered today’s Team Toyo Street Gymkhana challenge event. Lonesome photogs Mazdaspeed88 and Goober braved the hot sun and exhaust filled atmosphere to bring the event to you up close and personal.
So you may ask.. what is a Gymkhana??? No it’s not a Gym with Sour Kana… Gymkhana is a type of motorsport practiced in Japan. Similar to autocross, Gymkhana courses are often very complex and memorising the course is a significant part of achieving a fast time.
Gymkhana events are time/speed events events (four our purposes here,) in an car. There can be obstacles such as cones, tires, and barrels. The driver is expected to maeuver through the predetermined “track” performing many different driving techniques. What separates gymkhana from your traditional autocross event is that in gymkhana drivers are required to perform reversals, 180 degree spins, 360 degree spins, parking boxes, figure 8s and other advanced skills. Also drifting is encouraged where helpful/necessary. Really though, you can consider any event a Gymkhana which has a starting point, a finish line and some sort of “obstacle” to get through, around, or by, and is timed!
InitialD, our home boy participated in the event. The results… check out our forum thread….
RX8clubmalaysia welcomes 2009 with a bang. Satisfaction guaranteed. More TT’s… More Events… More Runs… More Fun… All the good stuff happening inside. So join in the fun. Get yourself a Rotary and join us FUN loving bunch. Click on the link below to unveil our club’s latest events, and weekly TT sessions and locations.
To end the year, RX8clubmalaysia attended the International Extreme Autoshow on the 28DEC08. We had over 15 RX8’s participating this round in the club show off category. Pictures speak more than words, so enjoy the pics and for more, please click on the link to the event coverage courtesy of Mazdaspeed88 and goober8
2008 has been an eventful year for RX8clubmalaysia. Just to name a few; we had the Mega Gathering, Putrajaya night drives, occasional Midnight runs, Convoys to Penang and Melaka, participating in car shows such as Extreme nights, AFOS, Super GT, Models Magazine launch, Garage opening, office openings, Weddings, Go Karting, photography and the famous weekly TTs.
We have done well for a small but specialist car club. Our members tell us that the club is exciting, exhilarating, envigorating and most importanly, passionate!. We are bunch of Rotary junkies whose mostly friendly and deeply passionate about anything Rotary
RX8clubmalaysia is not just a car club. It’s become our extended family. And for those of you out there whose wondering about what we’re talking about. Get yourself a Rotary and join us to find out.
And to round it off for 2008, we’re organising the Largest Ever RX8clubmalaysia Annual Dinner 2008 to be held on 18 October 2008 (Saturday night) in one of the famous international buffet restaurant, Lemon Garden Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.
Date: 18th October 2008
Day: Saturday
Time: 7.30pm onwards
Venue: Lemon Garden Restaurant @ Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Price: Special rate of RM100++ (RM115nett) per adult and RM50++ (RNM57.50nett) per child
Payment: Cash only (latest by 10 October)
Registration closes 10OCT08. To register click on this link:
