has anyone else seen this ad?? saw it at http://www.carismaautotec.com/ good deal?? bad deal?? i think its a pretty good deal depending on how it looks and fits..

im talking about the hood..

Not sure I would trust anyone that advertises a 2003 RX-8...

WHY NOT?

Last I checked 2004 wasn the first year of the rx8

cuz the first model year of the RX-8 is 2004.

attention to details i guess!

you made a good point

carisma is a good company
that make good products IMO

I believe that it is sold as a 2003 in Austrailia... I don't know if that is where this company is.

I believe that it is sold as a 2003 in Austrailia... I don't know if that is where this company is.

Only the ships going to the States went through a time warp - everywhere else in the world it is 2003 still and our cars comply with our local time continuum. ;)

nice site but half the buttons don't work...can't seem to navigate anywhere

ya the company is in Ca
but their site has been under construction forever it seems

if im not mistaken i thought the 8 in the united states went on sale as a 2004??to me its the same shit...but as mike said carisma is a good company..they have a good reputation in cali...

(Magnesium Not sure I would trust anyone that advertises a 2003 RX-8... )

Thanks Mike THanks DeeDUb.. typo error from our webmaster. yeah the car came out 2003 in Japan, Australia. so its upto yoU if you trust our company Carisma. we've been in business for 7 years.

DEe., you get a discount for members.

thanks
Erwin

yes!! i get the hookups!...nice...hey carisma can you post up more pics of your car...showing the hood? plz..tenx...

I don't get it... why would anyone want a hood that doesn't match the rest of the car's body?
Are people just blind nowdays?

Originally posted by BlueOakleyz
I don't get it... why would anyone want a hood that doesn't match the rest of the car's body?
Are people just blind nowdays?

seems to me that your Oakleys aren't working like their supposed too...what part of the hood doesn't match??looks fine to me...its just a mold from the stock hood...i think you need new oakleys!

wow diz guy is something else...lol..how ignorant people can be these says..it just makes me laugh when i see stupid comments like that..sorry on our world STOCK IS NOT GOOD ENOUGH..carbon fiber is not just for looks but it eliminates some weights..

don't worry..he reads super street and he knows everything about cars!...hahaha dam magazine racers!

On this particular car, a carbon fiber hood isn't really worth it. The hood is already aluminum so carbon fiber would save very little, if any weight. I think $500 could be better spent elsewhere.

thats your opinion...some people are into appearance as well as performance, and if you don't see that you must be blind...

Not to get too off-topic, but with regard to the stock hood, Mazda did a fine job. I agree that the only reason to change it out would be to make a statement...

what kind of statement are you making with a cf hood....If you want a stock looking black hood...save $495 and go buy some Krylon from wal-mart...

How much weight does the CF hood save? I think the stock hood weighs like 60 Lbs...

Weight? Doesen't carbon fiber give you like 20 more hp anyway...I mean damn for 500 bucks...It oughta take off at least a second in the quater mile...but don't forget to add the 50 pound rice wing in the back...you know for aerodynamics at high speeds when you get on the freeway and go 80mph...I mean really on this car what is the point of a cf hood ???

P.S. I forgot to mention...please post pic's of your grapefruit shooter exhaust tips...I can always use a good laugh...

Originally posted by Geek
Weight? Doesen't carbon fiber give you like 20 more hp anyway...I mean damn for 500 bucks...It oughta take off at least a second in the quater mile...but don't forget to add the 50 pound rice wing in the back...you know for aerodynamics at high speeds when you get on the freeway and go 80mph...I mean really on this car what is the point of a cf hood ???

P.S. I forgot to mention...please post pic's of your grapefruit shooter exhaust tips...I can always use a good laugh...

some one please dispose of this cum waste immediatly!

:( I'm not going to get into a pissing contest and call names like some little child....XDEEDUBBX.....If you don't have anything to say about the thread then shut the %#$# up.....:D ...

Opinions are like buttholes...everyone has one...and they all stink...:D

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Well in response to your very rude post XDEEDUBBX...I have come to the conclusion that you really seem to like carbon fiber. I personally think it's silly and a waste of money....But king of all that rx8 riceness. I'm sure you really appreciate Autozone and pep boys APC crap import aisle...So go get your carbon hood and a set of Altezza's and STFU....And as far as the homosexual comment...I don't feel that it's approiate on this forum..I am not gay in fact I'm married to a beautiful woman...I'm sure you don't know what that's like..but anyway..I will not stoop to your level any longer...I will no longer post on YOUR thread or YOUR forum oh king of all that's ricey...Goodday and goodbye...BITCH!!!

OK - lets leave the bitchin' behind and get back on topic.

Save a few pounds - good. But can anyone tell me what this hood (bonnet over here by the way) will do for the crashworthiness? I'm quite keen to keep safe in my 8 and as far as I'm aware, the hood is an integral part of the front crumple zone, designed to absorb energy in a crash. Also, the original hood is design to protect a pedestrian (if you hit one that is).

XDEEDUBBX, Geek, relax. It's just a hood...XDEEDUBBX, remove that pic at once!! It is offensive.


Yes, the stock hood is whats best for your everyday driving and more efficient in a crash. The carbon fiber adds to the style of the particular driver. In most cases it saves a few lbs. but the main reason most people put them on thier car is for looks. That's not a bad thing. I've seen plenty of show and race cars with carbon hoods and just as many with out. It comes down to personal preference.

LOL @ there lil' bitch fight

I feel the c/f bonnet needs to be part of a complete and fairly loud workover. In isolation it would look silly.

I won't be changing major body panels, save for possibly front and/or rear bumper sections if something takes my fancy.

Yes, the stock hood is whats best for your everyday driving and more efficient in a crash. The carbon fiber adds to the style of the particular driver. In most cases it saves a few lbs. but the main reason most people put them on thier car is for looks. That's not a bad thing. I've seen plenty of show and race cars with carbon hoods and just as many with out. It comes down to personal preference. [/B][/QUOTE]

nuff said...

you can't say this doesn't look PHAT!

Originally posted by m0j0
you can't say this doesn't look PHAT!

Yes, that looks pretty special - but's it a real show car, not a daily ride. I couldn't bring myself to leave that parked anywhere!

dam thats a clean pic... nice angle..

its a daily driven RX8...check out onlineshowoff.com friendly people in the car industry.. no haters

whats up carisma

are you going to import showoff dec 13th , in ca?

Originally posted by m0j0
you can't say this doesn't look PHAT!

It isn't. I wouldn't be caught DEAD in that car on the road. Auto decals are so lame!

Originally posted by RX8Lover
It isn't. I wouldn't be caught DEAD in that car on the road. Auto decals are so lame!

not everyone has the same taste as you but keep in mind that it is a show car..and he works for the company...