Does anyone else think that a whale tail spoiler would look good on the RX8? Like the ones on the M5, that lip spoiler, I don't know what the type is called, so I apologize in advance.

--alex

I think those spoiler wont do much to the car....but atleast it wont affect the looks of RX8

you don't think the rear just needs a lil' sumthin sumthin??? Or perhaps IRL it looks better?

--alex

I personally prefer the subdued look of the "lip" spoiler. The whale tail looks like poop.

you don't think the rear just needs a lil' sumthin sumthin???

I wouldn't call a whale tail 'little'. I agree with the other posters, that the lip spoiler is enough.

someone on this forum say US spec rx8 doesnt have the lip spoiler is it true? if its true where can i get the lip spoiler? thanks

someone on this forum say US spec rx8 doesnt have the lip spoiler is it true? if its true where can i get the lip spoiler? thanks

As of now, the RX-8 in the US does not have the option to get the lip spoiler. Many are of the opinion (myself included) that it will be made available from an aftermarket company.

Canada gets the lip spoiler right? If so, then maybe we can order through a Canada Dealership. Somebody post this is in the Canada forum in the next month or two and see if they will have the ability to order that part number and let me know! I'm interested in the lip spoiler too.

Actually, I also want the Canadian white side markers. At some point, they will have the ability to order those items, so we should get a cotact up there to order them for us.

Check out the pictures of the recently arrived Canadian '8's -

They come in amber only. Euro spec is clear.

S

Originally posted by StealthTL
Check out the pictures of the recently arrived Canadian '8's -

They come in amber only. Euro spec is clear.

S

doh..! There goes my side marker theory. Guess I'll have to wait for aftermarket or order from Europe.

Thanks.

Hi everyone, long time reader first time post. I was wondering if I ordered the RX with the factory spoiler, would I be able to install the Mazdaspeed spoiler later?

the mounting points aren't the same for the factory wing or spoiler, and the MazdaSpeed wing but it could be done.

Thanks Wakeech, does that mean if I order the RX8 with the factory spoiler and decide later I want to install the Mazdaspeed spoiler, my trunk will have holes from the previous? Or should I hold off on the factory spoiler and just order the Mazdaspeed one later?

Pics anyone? that Mazdaspeed spoiler is wicked.

ok, my dealer (after jerking me around for a few months) has my rx-8 on the way to the dealership, unfortunatly i had ordered the spoiler....but this rx-8 is going to be without. i told him that i wanted an aftermarket one put on asap and his reply was that they couldnt get one until late sept. this will not do....for me anyhow.

so, does anyone know of somewhere that i could buy an aftermarket spoiler for the 8? different ones? good prices?

thanks!!

Here's a link to a guy selling them on eBay:

eBay (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=33638&item=2427012431)

You can also check out Mazdastuff.com and Trussville Mazda.

Originally posted by ramfann
aftermarket spoiler for the 8? different ones? good prices?

thanks!!

ok, first, do you mean spoiler, or wing? second, do you mean a Genuine Mazda wing/spoiler, or are you just looking for something in general? third, are you trying to enhance the look (and "performance") of your car, or make it ricey?

if i'm correct in assuming you mean a wing, and that you mean just any wing in particular, a good functional, light, "low-drag" (in relative terms), strong wing is expensive and hard to come by. the MazdaSpeed one is pretty darned slick, is a fairly low drag design (the aluminum pillars could use a light fibreglass fairing over each), but i'm unsure of it's mass and ability to generate downforce (although from the pictures i've seen the aerofoil design looks pretty solid).

if you're thinking cheap first, then you want just any old ricey wing, which are available anywhere for cheap. even Pepboys has a whole product LINE of rice.

they aren't OEM, i don't think, but regardless a great price!

http://www.spoilerdepot.com/Catalog.asp?A=10&S=2004%20RX-8&idModel=291&idMakeTemp=&idB=

This link does not work for me.

link is down because of blackout. but i did purchase one from them a few days ago it has not arrived yet. takes about 3-4 weeeks. great deal $229.00 painted in factory colors plus shipping ($30.00 to cali). the phone number is 800-588-7005 or in florida (305) 688-7005 i will give more info when spoiler arrives. try this after blackout:
http://www.spoilerdepot.com

Please do give your impressions when it arrives as to quality of materials and paint. I've very interested if you're genuinely impressed.

Thanks

I just got back from my dealer and he is selling factory spoilers for $270.10. For me its plus tax. For you its plus shipping. He told me they would sell it and install it for $350.00.

Is this a fair price? He told me they would not be in until the middle of September.

i had ordered the spoiler from spoilerdepot as well about a week or so ago, i will post when it arrives and how it looks.

hello all. i still have not receievd the spoiler i ordered from spoiler depot (see earlier post) but the company we use for aftermarket factory items stopped by today with a rx8 spoiler. they now have them the company is called Blankenship. i have looked at the spoiler and we placed one on top of my car it looks just like factory. prise installed is about $350.00 (more or less i do not rememebr the exact price, sorry). it inlcudes lifetime warranty, painted and installed by them they can install in almost any state. if you are interested call holly fauchald (949) 306-3530 and tell her Robert from Browning mits said to call. we have used this company for years and they are great. the reason i did not buy was when i called them 3 weeks ago they told me it would be awhile before they had one then i saw the other one on ebay and bought that one already. so unfortuantely i can not buy this one since i already bought the other one. but i do recomend Blankenship.

edit: there web page is http://www.blankenshipaero.com

Which one you will install?

Where's the the Euro Lip spoiler which is not available on stock USA models? The factory choice is two completely different spoilers and should be broken up into two choices.

I have the factory one but I would like to see the magic one in person

Originally posted by brothervoodoo
Where's the the Euro Lip spoiler which is not available on stock USA models? The factory choice is two completely different spoilers and should be broken up into two choices.

:D Well, actually those are the one I wanna install, so may be I should change the subject to "Which one I should install?"

Originally posted by mikeb
I have the factory one but I would like to see the magic one in person

Yeah, I want to see more pic for magic too.

Hello everyone i have a black rx-8 with the gt package. My question is should i get the spoiler on my black 8. I Know i am going to get the rotary accent soon but just cannot decide whether i should get the spoiler or not. My dealer said they will have an aftermarket spoiler that looks exactly like the factory one by next thursday.
Thanks for your opinions

I'm going to wait until the lip spoiler is offered (aftermarket or not) before I make the decision to spoiler or not.

Then I'll have to decide between wing or lip....;)

What is the lip spoiler going to look like? Oh i see you are still waiting for your auto 8. I have had my auto since 8/12, and i love it. If people tell you it is not powerful enough then they are crazy. Plus the paddle shifters are tons of fun.

I've had a dealer tell me the same about ordering a wing like the factory wing. It will be cheaper. Don't know how much, though I've seen aftermarket ads for around $150.

Hey Rotor!

Don't worry. I've test driven the AT 8 at my dealer, twice, and I think it's a lot faster than my old car, 2k Celica GT-S. Can't wait for mine to come in....

Oh. Here's a link to pics of the lip spoiler:
Lip Spoiler (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7316&perpage=15&highlight=lip%20spoiler&pagenumber=2)

IMO, it'll be cool to drive it without the spoiler for a while and then with - sort of like a different car.

i am holding out for the Euro spoiler as well. it does not disrupt the profile of the rear, it just accentuates it.

plus, the Euro spoiler reminds me of the lip spoilers on the NA miatas (90-97).

santino

To me the lip is not very noticable at all. I like the regular spoiler.Glad to hear the good news about automatics....I have one on order and yet to even test drive one!!! My dealer does not have one yet to test drive.

I got the regular wing spoiler. DIdnt think I was going to get it, but when I saw the car with it on, decided I liked the way it looked.

I wanna go for mazdaspeed spoiler, but it is too expensive now. :( I guess I just wait for the duplicate one.

Originally posted by Rotar_Dude
Hello everyone i have a black rx-8 with the gt package. My question is should i get the spoiler on my black 8. I Know i am going to get the rotary accent soon but just cannot decide whether i should get the spoiler or not. My dealer said they will have an aftermarket spoiler that looks exactly like the factory one by next thursday.
Thanks for your opinions


def go with the spoiler....:D

I've been calling around for the lip spoiler and have found nothing. Somebody please post if you know where to get one.

bump! i'm still interested in how these turned out. did anyone receive it yet?

rebump!

Hey Folks!

Has anyone ordered and installed (by themselves) the factory spoiler? If so, were there any tricks to make it easier and look factory installed?

I'd like to order one and do it myself....just don't trust those Mazda Guys!

Thanks!

just got done with my from spoilerdepot......really easy install and looks just right.

sorry i didnt take pics.....but the color is right on and looks like the factory at quite the price break!

As above please :)

Originally posted by ypwpat
As above please :)

pics to compare please... or links to them

also price makes a huge difference i like the mazdaspeed just hate the $1,000 price tag. so i went aftermarket factory look for $250.00 (not lip spoiler)

Originally posted by Napboy
rebump!

i have not received mine yet but ramfann mentioned in another thread that he did receive his and it looks great perfect factory match.

Personally, I don't like GT wings. Those r too huge, too scary, too ugly. I like both R Magic and Mazdaspeed. :D

Stock spoiler looks great.

yes, i got mine today.....nice job, looks just like the factory spoiler....very very easy to install. they give you everything you need unless you want to go one beyond and silicone up the whole thing. but it looks very good....i am happy. very short time to install as well.

it hurts to drill holes though!

Yes sorry i forgot to add Two Stock Spoiler :(
I wish the Admin could help me to add these onto the poll please :D

Stock Rear Spoiler
Stock Euro Lips Rear Spoiler :)

Ok here is the picture we start with R-Magic:
I hope Eastmoon don't mind i use his picture
http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/030831/030831_19.jpg

Feed GT-wing

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/030831/030831_12.jpg

LEG GT-Wing

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/030831/030831_16.jpg

RE-Amemiya

http://www.knowledgelink.jp/user/tk/030831/030831_09.jpg

Here is the link of more detail picture:

http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10076

http://www.japanparts.com/Pic/pic91/12-4.JPG

stock Spoiler

http://www.japanparts.com/Pic/pic91/04-4.JPG

Stock Euro Lips Spoiler

http://www.rx8forum.com/attachment.php?s=&postid=74743

Want euro lip spoiler

what is the price on magic spoiler? will the mazdaspeed come down in price over time?

Originally posted by mikeb
what is the price on magic spoiler? will the mazdaspeed come down in price over time?

Rotary Extreme Sell R-magic for $1000
Mazdaspeed price probably will drop if the demand is low

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/rmagicrx8.html

very nice...ramfann, i've never installed a spoiler before...what exactly do you use to drill those holes? do you do anything special to prevent paint chips or rust spots?

also, how long did it take to recieve your order?

Originally posted by BRx8
very nice...ramfann, i've never installed a spoiler before...what exactly do you use to drill those holes? do you do anything special to prevent paint chips or rust spots?

also, how long did it take to recieve your order?


from experience with my probe...

your going to want to tape the area your going to be drilling up with masking tape. In the kit you should receive a couple plastic strips with pegs in them. Basically you put the strips on the trunk, line the wing mounting holes up with the plastic pegs, square up the wing and tape the plastic strips down. Then your going to take a thin drill bit and drill a pilot hole through the plastic pegs and through the trunk, remove the plastic strips and drill out the hole again with the drill bit that matches the mounting hardware.

Very important - after drilling out the final hole, take some touch up paint and paint the inside of the holes. I failed to do this the first time and got a bit of rust that developed.

pics, please.

i just ordered spoiler. any tips on the self-installation?

Anyone have the red yet, to check the factory color match?

nothing special to do, just be ready to drill a hole in your new baby! that sorta hurts....but the final product looks great. it really doesnt block up too much rear view, i was a bit concerned about that.

i have the yellow, and it matches exactly, but the red has the mica chips in it and i am curious as well. they have a money back guarantee and i suppose you could always ask them that question personally.

i like mine and it really was easy to do.

about how long after you ordered did you receive it?

they messed up with my order and i had to call them. they have a tracking screen on thier web to see what is up with the spoiler. when we got things straightened out i believe it was approx 7-8 days.

they say 7-10 days for the shipping.

but i believe ibufubar (sorry if the spelling is off !) has been waiting for a while and i havent heard him say that he has done his.

As long as I don't spend most of my driving time at 100+mph on a curvy road course racing others for money.... I will vote for the mild mannered Mazdaspeed vers. Functional without being an F1 poser.

I would vote for Euro sploiler.

WHere can we get one here in thw US?

Claude H.

I just received my velocity red spoiler from Spoiler Depot today. upon first glance outside in the sun, the paint is a dead match. I will psot pics once it is installed.

Excellent! I'm looking forward to the pix. Thanks for responding.

Anybody know if a dealer would install one of these (I would hate to have to drill holes in my car...)?

I'm sure they would, if you agreed to pay them for it.

you could go to any body shop and they'd do it for you at a much cheaper price than the dealer. shop it around.

Anybody know of a good place in the San Antonio/Austin area?

I ordered the Ti-Gray spoiler a few days ago from SpoilerDepot. I plan on putting it on myself. Will try to remember to take picts.

I know mines on the way. I should have it in a couple of days. It's too bad I've decided to return my car. Anyone interested in a winning blue spoiler?

Originally posted by Napboy
I know mines on the way. I should have it in a couple of days. It's too bad I've decided to return my car. Anyone interested in a winning blue spoiler?

put it up for sale as a new item in (one, or both of) the two sections at the bottom of this forum.

Which spoiler is it (factory, spoilerdepot, etc)? I might be interested...

Well, here's some pics of my car with the Spoiler Depot spoiler. Paint is a perfect match! It sure took balls of steel to drill those 4 holes into the trunk, let me tell you!

another...

and another!

good job with the spoiler, mine came with it but I want the mazdaspeed spoiler.

great post

really nice job! looks great.

when i did mine, i wasnt sure how the red or blue would come out because of the different paint.....mine is just straight yellow.

i LOVE that red!!!!

but i LOVE my yellow as well!

great look!

Looks great! Nice job!!!

I think I may need to order one.

Thanks for the pics.

Is corksport the only place to get the MazdaSpeed spoiler in the US?

no
try jt-imports.com or rotaryextreme.com or mazdatrix.com

I got my spoiler from spoilerdepot.com. It went well, though I'd give the instructions about a 6. They were generic instructions and I got a few more parts than the parts sheet indicated (some rubber grommets). However, the spoiler was in very good shape and packed well. Ordered 9/8.. shipped 9/11, arrived 9/18 (ups ground). I paid $260 total with freight.

The car before:

The box and the parts. Spoiler was wrapped up and taped and the gray form fitting insulation added. A parts list, a bag of screws and some weatherstripping.

The box label.

The bottom of the spoiler. You're supposed to use the set screws to position the spoiler to create dimples in the trunk lid. Personally, I'd much rather have a template.

Installed. I added the weatherstripping at the bottom and that seemed to work very good to cover up imperfections in the spoiler fit.

Final look

Oh whoops.. forgot the drilled holes pict. Need I say more?

nice work! do they have the euro-look lip spoiler? nevermind. looked myself and they don't at the moment. :(

looks perfect
great post

Great job.... I wouldn't have been able to drill the holes myself (which is why it's going to be brought somewhere)... Building stuff w/ wood is one thing... drilling holes in my brand new car is another :eek:

i got my yellow one from the same place. did you paint the holes? you need to paint them so they wont rust. just need touch up paint. i really liked the quality of the spoiler, nice and light also did not effect the tunk shocks at all, some times a aftermarket spoiler will be too heavy and the trunk wont stay up. not a problem with these. i highly recomend it it is a great price too considering factory is $350.0 unpainted. so for $260.00 cant beat the price. :D :D

f000000bz!!

Originally posted by ibfubar2000
the tunk

"I think he means trunk"
- Lisa Simpson

lol
I'm a simpsons nut

IMHO, the RX8 is one of the few cars that looks better without its stock spoiler. It looks like it was an afterthought........

I like it better with it. But each to his own.

I was really torn over the spoiler for a while myself. But I ended up getting one. I think it is very nicely done. It is not overstated, but it adds a sense of balance to the overall layout of the car. That's just my opinion of course ;)

I agree. It helps the overall balance of the car. And it looks good too. Not too ricey, but a little more than the European spoiler.

It looks great with it, it looks great without it. I wanted the appearance package and thought it looked slightly better with spoiler.

To each "their" own... I prefer to get my hands on a euro lip spoiler than the stock US spoiler..

I like the stock spoiler but I think ms spoiler and r magic spoiler are better
the euro spoiler is so small

I will probably get the spoiler, I do wonder if it would look more unique (not necessarily better or worse) without the spoiler, but with the appearance package and the front mud flaps I think the spoiler may be the way to go. It does hide the cars rear profile a bit, but its a good shape for a spoiler and does go with a more aggressive look. I may get the car without and then decide a few months down the road.

I've also pondered the spoiler in the bright silver or with a chrome job. I think this might be a bit much, but with a blue car, or any other dark color, a big style thing about this car (and the 350Z) is the contrast between the painted parts and the metal parts. Anyone good enough with Photoshop to gimmick up a pic?

milo

I am going to get a blue RX-8 in 2004 (an 05 model)... but can't decide whether I want the spoiler or not?
and if i do whether i get the xmen one or the regular Mazda one.
Does the spoiler take away from the car's natural beauty?
anyone have pics of a blue spoiler

what does everyone think?
would it be ugly?

i'm gettin an RX-8 with Strakes, nothing else (no ground fx)

you have to see it in person
I have the spoiler and I like it

well I've seen both in person
I just can't make up my mind

where did you see the xmen spoiler in person

oh i see what you mean
I haven't seen the X-Men spoiler in real life, just the regular Mazda one

I have certainly seen a lot of BIG GT wings in the magazine.... certainly the smaller and more subtle the wing is the better it looks. The XMen wing is just on the limit.. I more prefer the Mazdaspeed ones. The stock wing is not bad either

I've got the Mazda US spec Spoiler and really beleive it adds to the looks. I prefer it over the low profile and MS spoiler.

I've got the factory spoiler in a box and I'm finding it hard to bring myself to bore 6 holes in the boot to fit it. I like the look of the car without the spoiler, I think the factory spoiler looks pretty good ... and I blame takahashi for making me want the MS spolier :D

takahashi, it's all your fault!

If I fit the factory spoiler, I'be up for a new bootlid to file the MS one later, there's no way the fitting templates would be the same!

Originally posted by Kev
If I fit the factory spoiler, I'be up for a new bootlid to file the MS one later, there's no way the fitting templates would be the same!

That is absolutely right... it is different holes...

I will try to contact some car mod shop in Melbourne and rotaryextreme.com to see if I could bring them to Australia... Kev and Kas you interested? Any one else in Australia?

Originally posted by takahashi


That is absolutely right... it is different holes...

I will try to contact some car mod shop in Melbourne and rotaryextreme.com to see if I could bring them to Australia... Kev and Kas you interested? Any one else in Australia?

Yes I'm interested. I'll get the factory spoiler painted v.red next week anyway (I'm getting the egg damage fixed, so it's just one more bit for them to paint), I'll probably be able to sell it easier painted!

Are you looking at the exhaust from the same source?

(PS I'm only interested in the rear spoiler at this stage.)

go no spoiler

Originally posted by m0j0
go no spoiler

How can you say that with the boeing wing on the car in your sig's pic???

How much is the MazdaSpeed spoiler?

pardon for mi inglish.

wats the difrens from e drie carbon fiber wig and a wet carbon fiber wing.
wat cualitis haw them if sabadi nows them.

que diferencia ai entre un aleron de fibra de carbono de denominacion seca y otro de denominacion humedo y si alguien lo sabe que cualidades tienen.

Disculpeme para mi Espanol! :D No creo que aye una diferencia. Un aleron de fibra de carbono humedo? No se que es!

Originally posted by BlueOakleyz
How much is the MazdaSpeed spoiler?

110000 yen from Japan which is equal..... very expensive (Aus$ 1200) or about US$1600?

I say no spoiler, it looks too much like the Mitsu Eclipse spoiler. Also, all the aftermarket wings are too big and ugly IMO.

yo tampoco pero e visto alerones de la misma caracteristica pero con una denominacion seco o mojado y la unica diferencia era el precio (el doble) deve ser la calidad de la fibra pero que cualidades aventajan uno de otro?

Yeah I've never heard of wet or dry carbon fiber wings either... can you post a link to the site where you saw it?

It has to do with how the carbon weave is layed out and the techniques used for curing. Unfortunately, that about exhausts my knowledge of laying out composites.. :(

I'm in the process of picking my appearance set-up. I think the rear spoiler looks good on and off.

However, I'm not getting one. The rear of the 8 looks awesome as it is. And I've seen an abundance of spoilers on cars these days. I'm just waiting for the day to see a whale-tale on a VW bug.

Originally posted by Literatii
I'm in the process of picking my appearance set-up. I think the rear spoiler looks good on and off.

However, I'm not getting one. The rear of the 8 looks awesome as it is. And I've seen an abundance of spoilers on cars these days. I'm just waiting for the day to see a whale-tale on a VW bug.

I can't believe you haven't seen one - overdone porsche look bugs were once all the rage.

yes youre right
I've seen whale tails on bugs
not a good match

http://www.japanparts.com/shop/shop.cgi?mode=itemlist&maker=Mazda&type_car=RX%2d7+FD3S&type_second=Interior+and+Exterior&type_third=Aero+Parts%2fBody+Kits



077-002-002 Z-POWER GT WING / 1400mm / WET CARBON
Wing length: 1401mm Z33, BNR34, BNR32, S15, S14, S13, RPS13, JZA80, ZZW30, ZZT, FD3S, FC3S, CT9A, CP9A, GDB8 JP ¥138,000.00 US $1,243.80
077-002-003 Z-POWER GT WING / 1500mm / DRY CARBON
Wing length: 1500mm Z33, BNR34, BNR32, S15, S14, S13, RPS13, JZA80, ZZW30, ZZT, FD3S, FC3S, CT9A, CP9A, GDB8 JP ¥278,000.00 US $2,505.63

no badi nows???????????????

Dry is lighter. That's all you need to know.

Yes Dry is lighter, made more for racing cars

Wet is about the same weight as FRP/Fiberglass more for street applications

Dry isnt very pretty, it lacks that shinny look to it.

Dry is more expensive then wet.

i like it... it looks clean.. not too flashy.. not too shabby..

Hi all.

Just wanted to find out how many of you enjoy seeing our wonderful 8 with a spoiler?

I personaly think the 8 looks 100 times better without. It's just got a sleek design and any spoiler attached just interrupts it's gorgeous lines of beauty.;)

Ahh, but there are various different spoilers:

1. North American Moon spoiler
2. European "fuel saving" lip spoiler
3. X - Men "after market" spoiler

I'm getting option 2 'cause Mazda says so.

I don't have a spoiler, yet. I think when the warranty is up and I start to add performance parts, a spoiler will come then (probably aftermarket). For now, I am happy without. Very clean.

With it.

I would add the standard spoiler (and front splash guards) if getting the appearance package, but not if not.

I my mind, you can go two ways - nothing or everything - & I like the appearance of both ways - classic .vs. hot-stuff. Mine at the present is very classic (except for the GT things). Hot-stuff requires more $. I'm thinking a lot about it. Haven't made up my mind, so I haven't done anything (yet). As long as the paint hasn't noticably faded, I can wait & keep thinking about it. 3rd party stuff is still just barely starting to get to market too...

I'm leaving mine without for now....although the European lip spoiler is very smart looking IMHO.

Originally posted by o_town_racer
I'm leaving mine without for now....although the European lip spoiler is very smart looking IMHO. Ditto. I would add the euro spoiler if it can be had for a decent price.

Winning blue with standard spoiler.........SWEET!

I don't like the spoiler by itself, but when you add the appearence package AND the spoiler it looks SWEET! That's why I ordered the whole package for my car!

spoiler and appearance pkg all the way.

Spoiler adds to the car. Makes it look bad ass from the back :D

Spolier for sure

I have stock spoiler and want ms if the price ever comes down

I like the Mazda Speed spoiler.

Originally posted by RX-Late
Ahh, but there are various different spoilers:

1. North American Moon spoiler
2. European "fuel saving" lip spoiler
3. X - Men "after market" spoiler

I'm getting option 2 'cause Mazda says so.

The X-Men thing is definitely a wing, although it can be hard to tell these days - the Mazdaspeed and Moon spoilers are some sort of wing-spoiler hybrid.

I quite like the Euro spoiler, which is a good job because I'll be stuck with it too. :)

looks pawn with out...so why change?

There's no spoilers on the market atm that satisfy my tastes.

*The euro lip if any would be my choice
*The stock spoiler is pointless and doesn't appeal 2 me
*The MS spoiler IMO ruins the cars beautiful lines
*The RMagic spoiler looks aight but still i think it looks better with out.

Thats why i won't be wasting my money :)

I dont understand why the 8 in your sig has a big ass spoiler on it when you seem to not like spoilers

If the spoiler actually does something for aerodynamics or handling, ok, but if it is just for "looks" then absolutely no. How about some big tail-fins too?

its a personal decision

like rims, I want 19's with a deep dish for looks
some want 15 or 16 as light as a feather for speed

Blue with the spoiler!

Black with either stock spoiler or Mazdaspeed spoiler, or better yet, the R magic spoiler

Hey guys i NEED a spoiler for my 8, mind share'n any opinions on fave spoilers/wings?

i like this adjustable one i saw from Mazda speed, i think.

It's a cosmetic decision that only you can make, but there are dozens of threads on this topic already - run a search.

(Nice family car collection BTW :)).

try spoilerfactory.com

yea spoilerfactory.com or spoilerdepot.com had a few as well.....i have ordered the xmen one.....i like it....but its personal choice, your gunna be driving the car evry day!

andrew

Im a lil layz on runin searches... sory.

thanks for the help guys!

Originally posted by panda
yea spoilerfactory.com or spoilerdepot.com had a few as well.....i have ordered the xmen one.....i like it....but its personal choice, your gunna be driving the car evry day!

andrew

keep us posted on that wing

I'm thinking of getting the wing from Spoiler Depot, and would like some feedback from anyone who has purchased one, specifically Velocity Red. Does the paint match well? Does it come with good installation instructions (with a template for holes, etc)? How difficult was your installation, besides the stress of drilling holes into your car?

They have a great price, but the extra money for a perfect paint match could be worth it.

Thanks for your input!

I'm pretty sure there is another thread on this. I think one of the people on there even has pics of his red spoiler. I've been looking at getting one from there myself. The thread had said that it was an exact match as far as they could tell (although it has been about a month since I've read it...)

anyone have a picture of it?

here

one more

Did the spoiler depot supply new struts for the bootlid's greater weight like the factory kit does?

Originally posted by Kev
Did the spoiler depot supply new struts for the bootlid's greater weight like the factory kit does?

A good question. I didn't even know about the upgraded struts, but it makes sense. That could be enough to justify the OEM purchase, rather than try to find a proper set at a retail parts store. I'll try to find out about that.

Sorry if this thread was addressed earlier, but I was curious about the Velocity Red match. The silver, green, gray and yellow would seem "easy" to match, but the metallic blue and red is pretty custom looking.

I got mine off of Spoiler Depot, and it is a perfect match. I also have Velocity Red. Check out my pics in the photo gallery - I uploaded a whole bunch last week.

Anyone know of a universal wing that looks similar to the R Magic wing but doesn't cost over a thousand dollars? Below is the picture of the wing. Thanks in advance!

http://store3.yimg.com/I/ntnsracing_1753_22852986

Try Spoilerdepot in 6 months or so, they may have a knock off by then.

try wingswest.com

try extremedimensions.com , I will be working there shortly

cool
I applied with them a year ago but didn't get the job

Thanks for the links! i'll let you know if i find one... also, i ordered my kit from rotary extreme today from Chuck Huang.... The guy is great!! Answered all of my questions and was very patient... i also got these rims on order to replace my stock ones with the same tires.... what do you all think?!

http://www.discounttiredirect.com/product/wheels/enkrpm.hb.ang.jpg

what spoiler do you like from the site
and how much was the body kit from chuck

i take it you ordered the r magik kit?
nice wheels btw



andrew

no, i ordered there replica ms kit..... everything except the wing..... i just can't make myself spend anywhere near a grand for a wing....

how much did you pay for the replica ms wing?

i didn't get the wing, that's why i'm looking for one similar to the r magic wing..... i got just got the front, side skirts and rear.

i think the replica wing was 850 but it was real carbon fiber.

wait a sec, sorry , i mean to ask how much for the replica ms kit (front, sides and rear)

$1485... that does not include shipping

I was just wondering if this is actually the "factory" spoiler from Mazda. I have fallen in love with the way the spoiler looks on the 8. I was also wondering if I should wait for the Mazdaspeed version and when this is going to come out. Do you think I am safe ordering this off Ebay as far as quality and matching the paint? How hard is this to put on?

Oh yeah...I guess I need to post the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=40017&item=2441105459

Well, the description of the items says "factory style", style being the operative word there. It also says it's manufactured by Texas DAR. So, no, this would not be the spoiler from Mazda.

That said, from the pic, it looks just like my spoiler from Mazda; I doubt anyone would notice the difference. For your other concerns, I'd e-mail the seller: http://contact.ebay.com/ebaymotors/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ShowCoreAskSellerQuestion&requested=reflectioncircle&iid=2441105459&frm=284

I wouldn't buy it from there
buy it from spoilerdepot or spoilerfactory
thats what others have done
do a search many have done install themselves
good luck

I'm thinking about getting the XMEN spoiler (wing). Right now I have the factory spoiler. If I replace it with the XMEN, would my current spoiler be sellable? Or would it be ruined in the removal process. If it just comes right off I would sell mine as it is flawless. But it wouldn't happen until after winter.

you can still sell the stock wing after removal

I was going to buy the spoiler from Trussville Mazda - Birmingham, Alabama. I purchased my MP3 from them and they are great and cheaper than dealer with no sales tax.

Has anyone installed spoiler?

I expect to have to drill holes; do you get a template?
Do you get gaskets?

It may be hard for me to drill a hole in my baby. But I realy like the looks of the spoiler.


Paul

I was going to buy the spoiler from Trussville Mazda - Birmingham, Alabama. I purchased my MP3 from them and they are great and cheaper than dealer with no sales tax.

Has anyone installed the rear spoiler themself?

I expect to have to drill holes;
Do you need to drill holes?
Do you get a template?
Do you get gaskets?

It may be hard for me to drill a hole in my baby. But I realy like the looks of the spoiler. I was against adding things to this car untill I saw the spoiler at the dealer. I think it looks great.


Paul

SpoilerDepot also sells theirs on e-bay and from what others have said, they can't tell the difference btw mazda's and theirs.

You DO you need to drill holes. Make sure you use a REALLY sharp drill bit, or you CAN screw up your paint. The Mazda spoiler kit comes with a template showing exactly where to drill the holes, and with gaskets for the mounting of the spoiler.

If you're at all unsure, get your Mazda dealer to do it. It takes about a 1/2 hour of labor, which in my neck of the woods, runs around $45. Money well spent, as if they screw anything up, they are liable for fixing it.

Thanks for the helpful information.

My dealer says $385 +$197 to install and CA Tax.

If I buy it from Trussvillemazda.com it is $300 +$22 to ship.

You are correct, I would rather have the dealer do it. I will call around and see what other Mazda dealer will charge.

Thank you again,
Paul

Happy to help.

Make sure you get the uprated boot lid struts in your kit. The spoiler doubles the weight of the boot lid.

Kev.

need to get those- (uprated boot lid struts)- I just had the spoiler put on and now the lid doesnt pop up when I push the trunk button. Glad to know there is a fix

Following is the email reply from the on-line mazda dealer (Trussvillemazda.com ):

Paul,

This kit includes all of the items you mentioned. It includes everything needed to install the rear spoiler on the RX-8.
Thanks,
Marshall

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Hi,
Can you tell me what the rear spoiler kit includes?

gaskets?
Templates for drilling holes?
Replacement Trunk Struts?
etc?

Paul

Just to throw it out there, I got mine through Spoilerdepot.com, which is a dead-on replica of the factory spoiler (though lighter), and they even factory match the paint, all for much less than the Trussville deal.

I don't know if you would even consider a replica, since some people like to have authentic parts on their car.

RX8Lover,

Thanks for the info. Yes I could save $60 but I worry about the match on the paint and I think you do not get the heaver duty trunk shocks. Do you know if you get the shocks?
Did you install it yourself? If so was drilling the holes a problem?

Paul

Does the spoilerdepot version come w/ the struts?

Not that I can find.

Paul

it did not come with struts, though my trunk had struts from the factory without any spoiler to begin with.

Also, I have the Velocity Red and the paint was a dead match from spoiler depot. It really is just a color code that everyone matches. The Mica colors aren't really that big of a deal coming from professional body shops.

Does anyone have pics of the rotaryextreme.com MS Style carbon fiber wing on their 8? I thought it was pretty sexy and ordered it, but just hoped to see one on. I just moved to Germany and am still waiting on my car to get here, but will be posting many pics when it gets here.

I think you will be the first

not bad IMO

what color is your car?

Originally posted by oosik
what color is your car?

his sig says titanium grey:)

I've seen some pictures out there with what looks like an adhesive type spoiler (like what comes on a BMW M3) on the RX-8. Anyone know where to get one??

thats the euro spoiler

Yup, you'll have to order from overseas. That spoiler is standard in UK and probably a couple other places. Not offered as an option from Mazda in the US. If you ever get a good quote on one let me know, I'll buy if reasonably priced.

i have sigs disabled... :)

canzoomer has the part # for it and is still trying to get it himself. e-mail and bother him for it and maybe he'll be able to get us all one;) . I'm very interested in getting one myself so hopefully he'll be successful.

The car is Titanium Grey, and it has Gunmetal Volk Racing GTC Face II wheels (19x8.5 in the front, 19x9.5 in the back)

got any pics of the rims

My car is still in the States, when I get it here I'll take some pics. Here's a pic of the CTC (Face I) in silver by itself and the Gunmetals mounted.

Here's the silver

wow
sweet FD

I love those rims

Now THOSE are the type of rims I like..........with gunmetal of course!

dam balla

anypics?

Originally posted by XDEEDUBBX
anypics?

Understated but very classy.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=7316&perpage=15&highlight=lip%20spoiler&pagenumber=2

Let me know what you all think, good or bad!

another picture.

another picture

last one.

oops, forgot this one!

I use to be into the "rice" out look.. but with this car, I'd pass on being too crazy.. it's too distracting otherwise.
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Aw man someone wake me up please! You're going to take some flak for that one. To each his own though. If you like it that's all that counts.

If you like it go for it. I think it should be a crime to put that turd on an RX-8. If you do put that turd on the car a few forum members including myself are going to fly up to KC, rip it off and beat you with it. J/k...

i say it's too big.

but it is also your car.

Not to my tastes, but as someone already said, if you like it that's all that counts. Different strokes for different folks and all.

if you want to get your car laughed at then do it...or you can just not buy it and then put it on your friends civic..hahaha

oh yea i also forgot..i think im going to ralph!!

See I told you that you'd take some flak for that!

....... I don't know what to say.... even with the full agressive bodykit... it is still too much - IS IT THE EVO WING??? :confuse:

Is it April 1st already?

reminds me of the "roof scoop" post, but at least this guy has an rx-8.

hey kc

these guys are harsh

IMO its too big

umm... Sorry, but I think that's fugly. It's way too much and if I saw it. I wouldn't know whether to laugh or cry. But just remember it's MO. Do what floats your boat ::shuddering:: while sayin that...

Just wanted to make a note: That FD is not mine (I can dream of course) but those are the 18 Inch version of my wheels. Another cool thing about my Gunmetals, are that just the spokes are Gunmetal, the lip is polished and of course the nice carbon fiber Volk center caps!

Another angle of the GunMetals on that FD

Can you paint the CF wing ... I think this is from RotaryExtreme right?

Chuck can you paint them. If not it is not a disaster as my car is black :D Just a bit rice to leave it bare - feel naked actually

Tori

Yes it's from RotaryExtreme and I suppose you could paint it, I kind of like the carbon look, though some would say it's a little ricey. I won't go for the carbon hood though, that is really ricey IMO. I just liked the MS stlye wing and thought the carbon will look good against the Titanium. I'll post before and after pics when the car gets here.

isnt that from an eclipse or something?

lol!!! don't worry all, i was just testing it out since it's one of the only wings i have access to see how it looks on the 8'. the wing will be returned!! (you all can breath now! hahaha)

i don't care about the harsh comments!! i'm married!!! hahahahaha

Holy Hell!!! Thats taking what...3 seconds of qmt Ive seen boeings with less of a wing span

Originally posted by KC_RX-8
lol!!! don't worry all, i was just testing it out since it's one of the only wings i have access to see how it looks on the 8'. the wing will be returned!! (you all can breath now! hahaha)

i don't care about the harsh comments!! i'm married!!! hahahahaha

Thank god. That thing redefined hideousness.

I think the 8 benefits from a modest wing, something low pro, like the stock one, maybe even less aggressive than stock, just to break up the rear a little.