I have the S1 version and it is perfect, one of my favorite mods.
Seating, shift controls and cabin finishing parts for owners who want the RX8 interior to match how seriously they drive the car. This range includes Mazda RX8 bucket seats, gear knobs and passenger-side details chosen to lift tactile quality and cabin cohesion.
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I have the S1 version and it is perfect, one of my favorite mods.
AUTOEXE Motion Control Beam Front and Rear for Mazda RX8 (Series 2, 2009-2012)
Night and day difference, even on a bone stock suspension. While installing the AutoExe front strut bar greatly enhanced steering response and turn in, the handling improvements from it was very subtle. Likewise with the AutoExe tie bars installed in the front and back of the car. More solid feel, less suspension parts deflection under cornering loads. These Motion Control Beams took away the vibrations that are slightly felt in the steering wheel from small road surface imperfections. It also took away the bumps felt from pavement gaps and mostly the rumble felt from railway crossings and brick roads. Going through small pot holes and road patches, the stock suspension is finally doing its job to dampen away those bumps and doesn't get fully transmitted throughout the entire car. Big bumps, you don't hear a loud hollow "thump" emanating from the back of the car. Just a solid "thud". The car used to understeer and now it hardly does. It handles quite neutral now, even on bone stock open differential, and did I already say bone stock suspension? This is win win, all around, without sacrificing anything.
GENUINE MAZDA OEM Intake Solenoid for Mazda RX8 (Series 1 & 2, 2003-2012)
Happy 8's day people! For you series 2 owners, here's the easiest way I found to change these little suckers. RX8 Upgrades providing the genuine goods as always. Remove the air box/ CAI, remove throttle body and remove the top part of the UIM only, this will get you easy access to the solenoids. Now you could remove them from this point, but removing the oil filler neck along with the vacuum chamber the solenoids mount to makes it FAR easier to change them. This whole job can be done in an afternoon for a mechanically minded person. On reassemble, don't forget to place the vacuum reference back onto the bottom of the manifold (has a green check valve) otherwise no valve will work. Reassemble and enjoy. PN is KL01-18-741 for those chasing the part
HKS Hi-Power Cat-Back Exhaust with Titanium Tip for Mazda RX8 (Series 1 & 2, 2003-2012)
I have the HKS Hi power, absolutely love it. It's much lighter than stock. Got a nice low tone at idle, reasonably quiet at 3.5k rpm around town and doesn't drone much on the highway. It's absolutely ignorant when you get to the redline with a satisfying "Pop POP" between gear changes. Has a unique sort of burble when the RPM's are coming back down.. You will love it too:)
Yes, I believe that's revision C. Racing Beat is a good store for Mazda's, I'd trust them when they say it's the real OEM coilset.
HKS Hi-Power Cat-Back Exhaust with Titanium Tip for Mazda RX8 (Series 1 & 2, 2003-2012)
I had the hks hi power with ap midpipe and it was loud as hell but i loved it until i started getting pulled over all the time for it. You just have to keep the rpms down around the cops.
The RX8 cabin is a driver-focused space to begin with. However, worn touchpoints, mismatched trim or a seating position that no longer suits your style can blunt that character. The right interior parts bring it back. As a result, you end up with a more purposeful driving environment. You notice it on every run, not just the first one. This range covers the areas that matter most, from bucket seats and shift controls through to passenger-side finishing details.
Bucket seats are where posture, lateral support and cabin presentation converge. A well-chosen seat keeps you planted through direction changes. Moreover, it communicates the car’s intent every time you open the door.
Our RX8 bucket seat options are selected to suit the car’s geometry and the expectations of owners who want a more focused driving environment without sacrificing everyday usability. Brands such as BRIDE, long established in Japanese motorsport seating, set the benchmark for fit, finish and lateral support. Compatibility with the existing interior colour and trim direction should guide the choice.
Start with the areas you interact with on every drive. Because seating and shift controls have the most direct effect on feel, they are the logical first step. From there, finishing details can bring the passenger side and surrounding trim into the same standard.
For owners sourcing Mazda RX8 bucket seats in Australia, fitment accuracy and finish quality matter most. An interior upgrade should feel like it always belonged there. Meanwhile, each part works best when it supports the same overall result: a cabin that reflects the same level of attention as the rest of the build.
The RX8 interior range covers bucket seats, gear knobs and passenger-side finishing details such as footrests. These parts suit owners looking to improve driving feel, refresh worn touchpoints or build a more cohesive cabin presentation.
Fitment depends on the specific seat and bracket combination chosen. Always confirm that the seat rails or adapters are compatible with the RX8 floor mounting points before purchasing, and check whether the seat suits Series 1 or Series 2 models if that distinction applies to the product.
That depends on the seat model. Some bucket seats are designed primarily for a focused, track-inspired driving environment, while others balance lateral support with everyday comfort. Check the individual product details to confirm the intended use case before committing.
In most cases the gear knob is a standalone upgrade that threads onto the existing shifter. It is one of the most frequently handled touchpoints in the cabin, so refreshing it with a quality replacement makes an immediate tactile difference without requiring changes to surrounding components.
A passenger footrest is a finishing panel that fills the space to the left of the passenger's feet, giving the cabin a more complete and intentional look. On the RX8 it is a straightforward trim detail that tidies an area that can otherwise appear unfinished, particularly in a cabin that has been upgraded elsewhere.
Start with the areas that affect driving feel and function, then consider how each part's colour, material and finish relates to what is already in the cabin. Choosing parts that share a common direction, whether OEM-style or track-inspired, produces a result that feels integrated rather than assembled from unrelated upgrades.
Fitment varies by product. Some parts suit both series, while others are specific to one. Check the individual product listing for confirmed fitment details before purchasing, as cabin dimensions and trim anchor points can differ between series.