http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html

Configured your RX-8 with all the optional assesories and Mazdaspeed parts. Require Macromedia Flash.

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For those of you who have ever wondered what it would look like to mix and match Mazdaspeed and Mazda factory Appearance Package items, you have simply GOT to check out this site!!!

Interesting. It's amazing that all the extras I actually want are included on the UK car anyway. That is: front and rear fog lights, drilled aluminum pedals. I don't get the deal with the DVD nav systems though. None of the ones pictured are the optional system that appears to come with the car from the factory. Surely that one should be an add on option too? Another selection of possible colours too. Never the same colour selection twice from Mazda eh? Don't look at the green Elara!

Originally posted by Good Duck
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.htmlI see that the parking-impaired can now get an autopilot for parallel or perpendicular parking. I wonder if it's cheaper than actual driving lessons to learn how to park properly in the first place?

And am I imagining it, or do all the Nav systems also play Sim City? ;)

i just wish that was in english, so I know what everything was called. It all looks amazing. Especially I want to know what it is telling me under the Utility. good find man!

Ouch it says the bodykit is $4357.93 in US Dollars.

how do you know? can you read japanesse? translate all that stuff for me for the utlilty and navigation, if you don't mind.

sorry, its japanese, not japanesse. typing fast.

Originally posted by RX8FanMan
how do you know? can you read japanesse? translate all that stuff for me for the utlilty and navigation, if you don't mind.

just do a currency conversion from Japanese Yen to American Dollar...

http://www.xe.com/ucc/

i can't believe it costs $94 to turn the power window buttons silver...

man i really gotta get the mirrors...stock yellow/black mirrors look a lil goofy =)

Anyone got hookups on mazdaspeed products :D

Here's what my RX is gonna look like once I get it (minus the MazdaSpeed Wing, rotary accent kit, and side splinters - those i'm gonna get aftermarket):

yikes...$2949 for all of my goodies...w/o shipping and stuff too.:(

i've never bought a mazda before but some companies allow you to get the specialty parts applied before you recieve the vehicle. is it possible to order the rx-8 with the mazdaspeed body kit and or accessories already installed at the port or will i have to choose between outrageous dealer installation fees and 3rd party installation?

I configured mine and this is what I got

seriously though.... I want this one... wrap it up and I'll take it...

i dunno what to say...what do you guys think of mix and matching body kits? i mean, i love the front of the mazda speed kit, but i hate the black plasticness of its rear. i love the rear of the magic r kit, but the front is a bit too much for me. and i like the autoexe sides the best (though they are a bit side steppish). though as i try to picture the three parts in my brain, i get a really odd looking vehicle.

what do you guys think of mix and matching body kit parts?

i dont think its good. i mean u wouldnt put 2 different kinds of rims on ur car so why would u mix ur body kit? me personally i wouldnt do it, i just find theres something very odd about it.

mixing a body kit is good becuase then your 8 will look different then others.

It's very common to mix body kits, not a bad thing at all. My buddy's 93 rx7 has a c-west front and rear with veilside sideskirts. It looks great. I think you should wait a few months before getting any body kits. Since the car hasn;t been out for too long, not many aftermarket companies have had there hands on it, so within the next few months you'll be seeing better looking kits.

Depends a lot of times - you have to look at the parts as a *whole*, not as individual pieces. One nose may look awesome sitting by itself, and a set of side skirts may look awesome by itself, but put both on a car and it looks bad.

Good body kits flow together and complement the car and each other.

Mixing/matching can work great and look great just as long as you keep the entire picture in mind.

And as long as you paint it before you put it on :). If I had a nickel for every Honda and Mustang around town with unpainted noses and sideskirts...:)

Dale

Anyone gotten the MazdaSpeed kit with a stock spoiler ? I'd like to know what it would look like since the MS spoiler seems a little much for my tastes. And I assume the spoiler mounts don't match, so you can't swap later. Any pics/info appreciated.

Thanks,

Dave

I'm also planning to do the same. I'll have the appearance package and I will replace the front facia with the Mazda Speed front, keeping the stock spoiler and the sides

The only people with mazdaspeed kits are companies or ninedeep who is sponsered by a company. I like the ms spoiler but I'm sure it would look fine to mix and match

I think it could be an ok match. My thoughts would be to go with a lip spoiler but thats just my 2c's. :)

Honestly, I think the standard Mazda spoiler is too subtle to mix with the more agressive Mazdaspeed kit.

The car would lose balance in its appearance to me.

I'm going with the standard rear spoiler and nothing else for now. When I get a little bored with the looks there'll be bucketloads of options on the market.

Did you see the adjustable rear wing og the ?FEED? car - awesome!

btw, if you had initial doubts, don't do it!

what feed wing
pics please

I think it looks alright. ;)

http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/5ac06190/bc/RX-8/__hr_Virtual+Upgrades+6.jpg?bfadzc_AHQa2bcUx

I used the virtual garage to create the picture. Check out this site if you haven't before. You can make all sorts of changes to your 8.
http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html

crap I cant see the pic

crap I can't read japanese...

lol

I've been thinking about how this would look for a while now. I like the front and rear of the factory package but dislike the half side skirts. I really like the MS side skirts though.

I think it would look good, the only thing I'm worried is that it appears the MS side skirts will be around an inch lower then the front air dam.

Anyone actually have this combo yet? Anyone photoshopped it yet?

pr0ber,

I feel the same way, I like the front and rear but not fond of the half side skirts. I've ordered the MazdaSpeed side skirts last week. I have no idea when they will arive but I'll post some pictures when I get them installed.

I think it would look fine
I agree with the half side skirts being in poor taste

The only thing about this combo is that the MS side skirts are two toned at the very bottom.

It really isnt noticable except up close.

I'm glad I'm not the only one that has been thinking about this. I like the look of the MS sideskirts, but I don't want to lose my rotary accents on the front and back. Can someone Photoshop it (preferrably in blue)?

Originally posted by mikeb
I think it would look fine
I agree with the half side skirts being in poor taste

To each his own I guess. I absolutely love them!! :cool:

IMHO the only thing I don't like as far as options are those brown and black seats on a red car. I know there are those who like it and no offense but I find it in bad taste. LOL... That's why they offer all the different options. Even though we all love this car, some of us will love some options and others hate them. If we all wanted the same it wouldn't be much fun now would it? ;)

Maybe this will wet your appetite untill goodyrx8 can post some real pictures.

http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/5ac06190/bc/RX-8/__hr_Virtual+Upgrades+7.jpg?bfjpbf_AFnQzed82
I think someone also asked for it in blue:
http://us.f2.yahoofs.com/users/5ac06190/bc/RX-8/__hr_Virtual+Upgrades+8.jpg?bfjpbf_AYeew_AqR

I cant see the pics

wave what interior do you have

Originally posted by goodyrx8
pr0ber,

I feel the same way, I like the front and rear but not fond of the half side skirts. I've ordered the MazdaSpeed side skirts last week. I have no idea when they will arive but I'll post some pictures when I get them installed.


can't wait to see them... i'm too chicken to be the first:o

I haven't received the Mazda Speed Side Skirts but here are some comparison pictures I produced from the RX-8 Virtual Garage (http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html) .

RX-8 with Mazda Appearance Package (Mazda Side Skirts):

http://thegoodmans.org/photos/RX-8%20with%20Mazda%20Side%20Skirt.bmp

And a close-up:

http://thegoodmans.org/photos/Mazda%20Side%20Skirt.jpg

RX-8 with Mazda Appearance Package (Mazda Speed Side Skirts):

http://thegoodmans.org/photos/RX-8%20with%20MazdaSpeed%20Side%20Skirt.bmp

And a close-up:

http://thegoodmans.org/photos/Mazda%20Speed%20Side%20Skirt.jpg

The MS skirts with the rest of the factory kit would look good. I agree with comments about the part skirts - they wouldn't be my preference.

The benefit of the part skirt factory option is probably over speed bumps. In my neck of the woods the MS skirts wouldn't last 5 minutes. Sydney is a great place to go sight seeing for broken lower aero bits.

Nothing looks worse than cracked and scarred bolt on bits on a nice car.

those ms skirts look awesome with the stock kit
great pic

I wonder if its possible to use the MS side kit with the stock front mud flaps. I really like the look of that MS over the stock side flares.

Originally posted by RX8Lover
I wonder if its possible to use the MS side kit with the stock front mud flaps. I really like the look of that MS over the stock side flares.

I don't think they would.

no that wont work
the ms skirt takes up the whole side and you couldnt' keep the front flap without some serious fabriacting

Say, how did you get those screenshots? I tried the usual right-click and "save as" but that wasn't an option.

Check out the Mazdaspeed kit + strakes and polished wheels (other polished wheels might look even better)...only substitute the "loop" spoiler (appearance pkg.) for the MS spoiler. If I couldn have any accessories I wanted, I think this might be the way I'd go. Pretty sweet, esp. in black!

For less $$$, the previously mentioned "appearance package but with MS skirts instead of half skirts" looks really nice too. Especially with the rotary accents. Gotta have those if you use the front lip from the accent package. And don't forget the MS mirrors for either combo (currently way overpriced).

EDIT: Actually, the MS rear spoiler + sides + lip spoiler looks pretty wicked too!

Originally posted by BaronVonBigmeat
Say, how did you get those screenshots? I tried the usual right-click and "save as" but that wasn't an option.


Shift + Prt Scr, then paste into you favorite photo editor, make your changes and save as .bmp or .jpg

Here it is, Mazda Appearance Package with Mazda Speed Side Skirts! I like the look better than the Mazda Side Skirts but not totaly satisfied.

Is that photo shop or real
I like it

Originally posted by mikeb
Is that photo shop or real
I like it
Real thing; just installed yesterday.

congrats
was it japanparts.com again

you car looks great man

Originally posted by mikeb
congrats
was it japanparts.com again

you car looks great man
Yes, japanparts.com.

Thanks, I think I am done with the big stuff. Now to do some of the lights you did.

I wish I was done with the big stuff

Originally posted by mikeb
I wish I was done with the big stuff

I wish I had my 8!!! ;)

hey goodyrx8,

Please tell me about that lower lip on the MS skirts.

The MS skirts look very functional, but not particulary stylish - IMO. As my 8's going to be spending most of it's time at sub warp speeds, I'm temped to hunt down something else or wait a little.

If it's at all possible, can you give us a rear quarter shot?

Kev.

Originally posted by Wave
I wish I had my 8!!! ;)

Start buying all of your cloths and polishes, etc. Hunt down some posters and get them framed ... just to take your mind off it :)

Originally posted by Kev
hey goodyrx8,

Please tell me about that lower lip on the MS skirts.

The MS skirts look very functional, but not particulary stylish - IMO. As my 8's going to be spending most of it's time at sub warp speeds, I'm temped to hunt down something else or wait a little.

If it's at all possible, can you give us a rear quarter shot?

Kev.
The lower part of side skirt is a dar grey and wraps around and is flat on the bottom. I'll try and take some different angles and post them this week.

Could you got out and buy an MS front grill and put it on that car now please ? ... heh ... I've been wanting to see a MS kit with the stock wing swapped in for the MS wing. Your oh so close .... I mean, its all about my needs on this forum, right :)

BTW, I like the MS sideskirts much better than the mazda package ones. We should call the mazda ones "short-skirts" or something since they aren't really complete.

WOW!!:eek: You're rx-8 looks fresh goody!! I really like it!!:cool: How much did it cost you ...the front appearance package, the ms side skirts..etc??

Originally posted by boarder
BTW, I like the MS sideskirts much better than the mazda package ones. We should call the mazda ones "short-skirts" or something since they aren't really complete. [/B]

I agree

x-mobile the front air dam is like 300 and the ms sides are like 1k

mini-skirts.... thats the word for them. I can't believe I didn't think of that word when I posted earlier. Oh well, I nominate that word from now on.

I'd like to see a closeup of the MS skirts if you get the chance. Especially the lower ridge if possible. Oh, and thanks for the pics you've taken.

bump
here mike

Does this show you what you wanted to see?


http://www.mazdamaniac.com/images/misc/ms_skirt.jpg

I love the MS front bumber so would probably save up and shell out to get it. However, i wonder if i can buy the sideskirt from another kit and use it instead of spending 1k+ for the ms side skirt. Any suggestion would be appreciated.:D

mismatch is good

this gives you excatly what you like

but you pay more because you arent buying the whole kit from one company

I think what's worry me most is that if the sideskirt and bumber from different body kits will have difference ground clearance. Thus they would really look mismatch when put on together :(

Originally posted by pyrospawn
I think what's worry me most is that if the sideskirt and bumber from different body kits will have difference ground clearance. Thus they would really look mismatch when put on together :(

this is very true...the MS kit is set real low...i havent really seen any other sideskirts that might be able to match it..

get the "MS STYLE" kits from Rotary extreeme. I am not sure what you call them, I dont want to say "knockoffs" to degrade them any, but they are cheaper than the ones from MS, and look pretty much the same.

it does look the same but it may not fit the same

If you have purchased one and based on your experience, it does not fit the same, then I repect that. If you haven't, please don't say it may not fit the same. This is quite misleading. Please don't compare my work with those cheap made in China Honda bodykits that you can purchase for $450 a set. There are many rx7's in the magazines with our company's bodykits and quite often it's mistaken as original due to the superior fitment.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mikeb
it does look the same but it may not fit the same

someone got punked down!

Originally posted by Rotary Extreme
If you have purchased one and based on your experience, it does not fit the same, then I repect that. If you haven't, please don't say it may not fit the same. This is quite misleading. Please don't compare my work with those cheap made in China Honda bodykits that you can purchase for $450 a set. There are many rx7's in the magazines with our company's bodykits and quite often it's mistaken as original due to the superior fitment.

Chuck Huang

I understand then

so is your kit half price compaired to ms because it is fiberglass instead of plastic.

I guess it might fit the same or close to the same as the ms kit but surely you won't agrue it is built stronger

Mazdaspeed's bumper is urethane and it IS stronger than fiberglass. But from what i know, Rotary Extreme is also offer Urethane front bumper too. At a very good price, imo is well worth it.
The money you spend on Mazdaspeed is probabaly mostly cause they are made in Japan, shipped over, oversea tax and their brand. I'm not sure if Mazdaspeed bodykits come already painted though.

Can someone that have bought MS kit tell us, if the MS kit come painted ?

they come painted

Has anyone here bought the rotaryextreme MS style bodykit and can comment on it.

Or... rotaryextreme can you post more pictures of it on your website. You only have a picture of the front bumper on the car, nothing with the side skirts or rear.

Was this kit created to exactly replicate the look and fittment of the mazdaspeed? Do you believe you acheived this?

I would be very happy to get the $3500 mazdaspeed kit for $1750.

Does anyone know an estimated cost for getting a body kit painted.

Originally posted by TeKP
Does anyone know an estimated cost for getting a body kit painted.

it depends on quality

maaco would charge like 500 bucks

high tech shops would charge around 1200 to 1500 bucks

would someone like maaco have trouble matching the color exactly?

Originally posted by TeKP
would someone like maaco have trouble matching the color exactly?

yes, they would have trouble and even if they match the color their paint will fade

I've seen several people post that they were thinking about getting the MS rear wing along with the front and side aero package bits. Has anyone actually done this, and if so could you post pictures? I've done it myself on the Virtual Garage site, but its just not the same as seeing it in a real world photograph.

jds

No the Mazdaspeed kit is not urethane. just look at the description at Japanparts.com. It says Polypropylene... There is another discusion about this in Trussville Mazda's forum http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=15515&perpage=15&pagenumber=1 where it is said to be injected mold substance. I checked out the Mazdaspeed RX-8 (not a parts job, but model car) at the Tokyo Motorshow which they had side by side with a regular rx-8. That bodykit is as good as the stock plastic, if not the same material.

The black 8 on rotaryextreme's site is a forum member's car with the kit on it.

The official MS kit can be purchased for less than the average site (I haven't compared all) from Trussville Mazda or Rosenthal Mazda. The kit comes painted.

My preference is with the Autoexe kit... less boy racer and more subdued... I'm thinking RX-8 vs BMW 325i at all times... but my concern if buying one would be the same as buying the Rotaryextreme kit... how well does fiberglass perfom in comparison to stock plastic? If you end up plowing some snow in the winter is the fiberglass going to crack or break? If you "opps" and nudge the car in front when parking at the mall, are you going to crack the fiberglass?

There are certainly a lot of cars here with various bodykits on them, and there ae many of them that are cracked, broken and patched...

IMO, mixing and matching is fine as long as you pay attention to the body lines. It makes the car more unique, as long as you do it right.

For those of you who have ever wondered what it would look like to mix and match Mazdaspeed and Mazda factory Appearance Package items, you have simply GOT to check out this site!!!

Configured your RX-8 with all the optional accessories and Mazdaspeed parts. Require Macromedia Flash.

RX-8 Virtual Garage (http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html)

http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/rx-8.html

goodyRX8, could I ask a bit of a favor from you? As you have the MS side skirt with the appearance package rear... could you post a rear 3/4 view of the car? There is another thread about the MS skirt but with the appearance rear instead of the MS one.... we are wondering how it'd look... I'm thinking it'll go ok.

Japan8, you can see just what you're asking for on the Virtual Garage link I just re-posted...

i'm probably going to mix and match my bodykit and buy it piece by piece instead of all at once.

Omicron... I didn't think the view was good enough (used it before)... but I just tried again and it was. Although it's still not the same as a RL pic... it was pretty good. Thanks!