Can't burn at 8x DVD-R with superdrive on new dual core G5

I just recently bought a dual Power Mac G5. It's a great computer but the problem I'm having is that my superdrive won't burn DVD-R faster than 4x. I'm using Toast 6.1.1 and TDK discs. I did a search and it seems that others are having similar issues, so I wanted to know if Apple is doing something about this or if there currently is a fix?
I really don't like the idea of wasting money in buying several different DVD brands and finding the one that burns at 8x. The TDKs burn perfectly at 8x on my dad's PC and I've never really had problems with TDKs before so I'm thinking it's an issue with the superdrive.
Anyone else having problems burning at 8x with the new superdrives? I feel a little ripped off because I paid for an 16x burner. I haven't even tried 16x because I'm trying to finish off my stack of 8x DVDs, but since it can't burn at 8x I'm not getting my hopes up.
Dual 2.0 Power Mac G5, PowerBook G4 Mac OS X (10.4.3)

Yes, I refuse to buy Apple's DVD because it cost so much. Even if it worked on my computer, it wouldn't be worth the price to use 8x
FYI Apple has been using Maxell as the manufacture for all their DVDs for some time. You get the exact same disc with the Maxell Gold Metal label, made in Japan. The Gold Metal labels can be manufactured in either Japan or Tiawan (which are Ridata). Check the UPC code. It clearly states the country.
I have had fantastic results with the Ridata (Taiwan) ones and I use them exclusively for projects going out to customers. I have had zero returns on them.
I just recently saw 8x Ridata discs on for $19 CDN for a pack of 50, so they are considerably cheaper than the Apple branded discs. Maxells I have gotten for as little as $8 CDN for a pack of 25.
One other thing, I seem to remember (can't remember where or when) that you need Toast 7 on the G5 for proper functioning. I did not see anyone say they were using Toast 7, just 6.1.1. I know I had a lot of problems before upgrading to v7. The upgrade may make the difference. I checked the Roxio forums, and could find nothing there. If you are lucky, they may give some assistance if you have registered your copy.
Again, sorry I can not be of more help.
If you are still on Apple care, I would call them as well as checking in here. You may get lucky.
Good Luck,
Gary
Dual G5 2.5 GHz Dual Core, 2.5 GB RAM, 500 GB HDD Mac OS X (10.4.3)

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