Maybe its old news but Corksport.com has the kit for the Mazdaspeed rx8 listed w/o a price which means big $$ but the front end is beautiful. They have the strut bar, front, rear and side skirts listed. Anyone ever call to find a price? I would like to see the exhaust/header Racing Beat is cooking up.

Kyle Lancaster--Double agent Salesman

i found a japanese website lately that had the prices of the mazdaspeed body kit. not sure where it was (my friend showed me a couple minutes before class) but the yen conversion turned out to something like 3000 us bucks for the front bumper ALONE. THAT IS A LOT of MONEY. i was wondering, being the stingy bastard i am, if we could get some knock offs somewhere? the folks at my350z.com are getting knock-off nismo bodykits for 1/3 the price, but same quality. i was wondering if we could set anything up for this pricey mazdaspeed kit?

justin

Justin,

I don't think you are doing your conversion quite correctly. There are about 120 Yen per dollar. A good price to get Japanese goods in the US is 100 Yen per dollar.

I think the front bumper was somthing like 129,000 Yen MSRP so you should be able to get in the States for about $1,290 when it becomes available.

-Mr. Wigggles

oh phew that sounds a lot better.:D

Don't know if anyone had noticed but the site has been updated with the prices of all the Mazdaspeed A-Spec upgrades for the RX-8. Time to put my order in for the car now these are a reality ;)

http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/

> Chaz <

how much for the whole kit? i can't find the prices.

I had my bro call from a race shop and they said to continue checking thier site for updates, none yet. I heard autoexe is producing this front end soon @ about $1100. Almost 500 views no other replies. I hope to have one copied in carbon for sale one I see one.

Kyle Lancaster--Double Agent Salesman

I will personally look into this... so far I have not come across any rx-8 performance products except mazdaspeed. I work for an import shop so hopefully I can get some insider information

The Price is gonna be 3300 and it comes painted stock colors of the car expect it mid to late june

Who is offering it and where is the source you are getting this from?

the prices have already been released in several threads, do a search

corksport.com i called them and they told me the price an the exahust syystem will be out in july

Originally posted by tribal azn2
the prices have already been released in several threads, do a search

But it has never been quoted as low as $3300. From Mazdaspeed USA (If they wind up carrying it) that would be what I would expect but straight from Japan that is close to $1K lower than I expected.

-Mr. Wigggles

hmm... that'll be good news indeed. im going straight for them there side mirrors...and gettin rid of those heinous 2 tone ones =p

It isnt gonna be cheap ;)

I have heard many different prices of the kit, did anyone find the real prices yet.

Do you think it would be possible to just change the front of the car with the mazda speed kit. Leave out the side skirts and back or would that cause the car to be lower in the front then the rest of the car?

Yes, the prices of all the parts are on the Mazdaspeed site. The prices are in Yen, so just use a convertor.

> Chaz <

Originally posted by AsianStyle
Do you think it would be possible to just change the front of the car with the mazda speed kit. Leave out the side skirts and back or would that cause the car to be lower in the front then the rest of the car?

possible? for sure. i think it'll look a lil goofy though. not that it would weigh down the front but the front would be much closer to the ground than the sides/rear...kinda like a shopvac nozzle or somethign.

what do u guys think about the mazdaspeed rear wing for rx-8? anyone know how much it will be? thanks

Over $4K for all of the exterior pieces listed.
($1=116.3Yen)

i like it, it will be expensive like other mazdaspeed gear is. there was pricing in yen in some other post but we'll see how it is when it gets to the states

I just round it off to 114 yen to the dollar.

I think it looks alot like the Feed wing for the rx7

Originally posted by tribal azn2
the prices have already been released in several threads, do a search

Please dont let this board turn into 7club. Sometimes people dont want to search through old conversations
If I searched all the time, i would be reading to many " you should do a search" posts. WE ALL KNOW THAT THERE IS A SEARCH BUTTON, WE DONT NEED TO BE TOLD WHEN TO USE IT!

Originally posted by Efini 8
I will personally look into this... so far I have not come across any rx-8 performance products except mazdaspeed. I work for an import shop so hopefully I can get some insider information

Corksport sells mazdaspeed parts.
www.corksport.com
they do not make their own parts.
Seems like you misunderstood the originla post maybe?

Originally posted by Fd3BOOST


Please dont let this board turn into 7club. Sometimes people dont want to search through old conversations
If I searched all the time, i would be reading to many " you should do a search" posts. WE ALL KNOW THAT THERE IS A SEARCH BUTTON, WE DONT NEED TO BE TOLD WHEN TO USE IT!



This complaint has already been made. Please do a search for it.

Originally posted by pmacwill
This complaint has already been made. Please do a search for it.

ahaha! :D :D :D too funny

I always wanted a retractable spoiler like the Porsche 996 Turbo, but I'm probably gonna skip the spoiler entirely until I can find a decent one like Porsches.

I like the stock Aero options. Too bad we only have the single crappy spoiler to choose from though I see other countries might get a lip option. Dunno about the U.S. Either way I'll stick to the aero kit minus a spoiler if I choose the 8.

Chuck

Originally posted by crouzer

...... I like the stock Aero options. Too bad we only have the single crappy spoiler to choose from though I see other countries might get a lip option. Dunno about the U.S. Either way I'll stick to the aero kit minus a spoiler if I choose the 8.
Chuck

Good choice, same as the one I ordered! ;)

Originally posted by MrWigggles


But it has never been quoted as low as $3300. From Mazdaspeed USA (If they wind up carrying it) that would be what I would expect but straight from Japan that is close to $1K lower than I expected.

-Mr. Wigggles

I am from the Land Down under and still waiting for the 8
Nice... save a lot of money but the transport cost will be huge.
Have a friend that go to Japan now and then anyway that I could get cheaper in Japan?

mazdaspeed website has prices for all parts of the MS RX-8 A-Spec. All you need is a price converter and an estimate for shipping and your there. I heard somewhere that you could order MS parts through MazdaAus (MazdaUSA for u guys). Worth looking into though.

The wing is $995.57 USD. I don't know about tax and shi[pping (I live in Aus.) but your probably looking at over a grand. My dad is gonna get it. It comes in the colour of your car too.

Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
The wing is $995.57 USD. I don't know about tax and shi[pping (I live in Aus.) but your probably looking at over a grand. My dad is gonna get it. It comes in the colour of your car too. Pricey...

I'd just wait for a similar aftermarket part from somebody else.

The wing is $995.57 USD. I don't know about tax and shi[pping (I live in Aus.) but your probably looking at over a grand. My dad is gonna get it. It comes in the colour of your car too.

Here are some websites that may help you in your quest for prices etc.

http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed

official Mazdaspeed website with full body kit (includes interior and exhaust etc) with prices. look for the drop down menu third from the left.

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

official site once again, but this virtual gallery allows you to put bodykit (including interior and exhaust etc) on the car to see what it looks like and to get prices.

Both of the above sites are in Japanese (for the most part) but it isn't hard to figure out what is what and where things are.

For both sites you will need a price converter. I recommend:
http://www.pipsqueak.com.au/html/price_converter.html

just go right to the bottom to get US/UK/Aus prices. Hope that helps.;)

You can't exactly use a price converter to get the price.

Factor in taxes and tarrifs, export charges, etc. Not to mention the fact that car companies will charge different prices to different markets based upon penetration.

A simple conversion will not get you the selling prices of these parts. You will have to wait and see what the prices will be if somebody either decides to export them, or if they are offered here as well.

For now it's a good link to get some info about the parts.

Thanks for you constructive input Hercules. This is only intended to give rough estimates towards the price of the bodykits and accessories.

Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
The wing is $995.57 USD. I don't know about tax and shi[pping (I live in Aus.)

Tommo - I should give you a private message later - Do you think you will get a MazdaSpeed kit??? I know I definitely will. So if one of us ship one and we can get copies of that - or get in bulk via a mod shop and get discount from US or Japan. What do you think??
Btw - which state are u in??

Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
I heard somewhere that you could order MS parts through
MazdaAus (MazdaUSA for u guys). Worth looking into though.

Are you very interested Tommo - do you know more info.... I may ask my dealer in City Mazda in Melbourne as well - I am so interested.

Full Body Kit, spoiler & mirror
Brake pads
Shocks
Antiroll Bar and 2 Way LSD
+/- Wheel

Originally posted by Hercules
You can't exactly use a price converter to get the price.

Factor in taxes and tarrifs, export charges, etc. Not to mention the fact that car companies will charge different prices to different markets based upon penetration.


I doubt there is a tariff imposed on imported auto parts. Of course, there will be a customs duty, maybe 2%, that will be imposed to cover the cost of the hoof and mouth police.

I live in Tasmania (Don't Laugh) Although i was born in Melbourne. We are'nt going to get the whole kit, Dad just wants the side skirts and the wing, he also has his heart set on the Mazda front lip.

Originally posted by RX-3_13B_Tommo
I live in Tasmania (Don't Laugh) Although i was born in Melbourne.
No I am not laughing. I like Tasmania. How are you going to find dealer to send you stuff... any contact with Mazda Australia???

I heard somewhere that you could order Mazdaspeed gear through mazda Aus. Not sure if this is fact but I have sent Mazda Aus an email regarding the matter.

unfortunately Mazda does not sell Mazdaspeed parts

oh well......:o

just to let you guys know, a MazdaSpeed knock off kit is already in the works. By the time the cars come out in the US, you should have about a 2 month wait until the MazdaSpeed knock off is on the market.

Mazda speed stuf is way overpriced. Your better off getting aftermarket.

Originally posted by cgoddess
just to let you guys know, a MazdaSpeed knock off kit is already in the works. By the time the cars come out in the US, you should have about a 2 month wait until the MazdaSpeed knock off is on the market.

who is making the kinock off? do u know how much it will be yet?

Originally posted by said7
Mazda speed stuf is way overpriced. Your better off getting aftermarket. Well, you get what you pay for. I've seen sooo many people get "knock-offs" of certain body kits, and either they look pathetic when they are installed, or they spent more money on getting it installed properly than they saved on the kit price anyway.

---jps

Originally posted by DA-Rx8


who is making the kinock off? do u know how much it will be yet?

Aero Duo is making the knock off. Typically, the body kits that come from China are the cheap looking ones. None of the lines are straight and the fitment is questionable. However, the Aero Duo kits are all hand laid and made in the US. The quality is very good and the fitment is excellent.

I dont know the cost yet. We'll have to see how much it costs to make the mold and all the labor involved, but I'm estimating it to end up around $2000 for the complete kit.

Originally posted by cgoddess
I dont know the cost yet. We'll have to see how much it costs to make the mold and all the labor involved, but I'm estimating it to end up around $2000 for the complete kit.

For that much, I'd rather pay for a genuine one.

how much it will be for whole genuine mazdaspeed kit?

genuine kit should run in the neighborhood of $4000 when things finally settle down.

http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/rx-s/se-pic/se023.jpg
http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/rx-s/se-pic/se017.jpg
http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/rx-s/se-pic/se011.jpg
http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/rx-s/se-pic/se018.jpg
http://www4.airnet.ne.jp/rx-s/se-pic/se019.jpg


props to rx-8 soul for the referance pics

Not new news, but Corksport also has some other cool RX-8 stuff on their site: some spiffy looking coilovers, MS bits and kits, and an aluminium flywheel.

hi, does the mazdaspeed rear spoiler come with the little lip thing in the pic? if not where can i get the little lip spoiler? thanks

http://www.mazda.co.jp/mazdaspeed/rx8/img/ext04p.jpg

Some of your local Mazda dealerships will soon become official MAZDASPEED dealerships....Ford just hasnt come up with a good marketing format yet.

The lip spoiler is a JDM accessory thus far. The US-market 8's have a loop type spoiler, similar to the eclipse but not as high and gaudy-looking.

the lip spoiler is to be standard on UK rx-8's.

Originally posted by Toadman
The lip spoiler is a JDM accessory thus far. The US-market 8's have a loop type spoiler, similar to the eclipse but not as high and gaudy-looking.

the loop type spoiler you mention about does it come with everycar or just an option? with the loop type spoiler can i still put the mazdspeed gt style wing on? do you have pic of the loop style wing you are talking about? thanks alot for your help.

I was wondering...can the Mazdaspeed spoiler be installed without the lower euro-style lip piece?

very nice, i want the whole damn mazdaspeed kit!

Yuck! Is it flying somewhere??????

flying somewhere? that's a pretty subtle spoiler. just because there's a spoiler on a car doesn't mean it's trying to fly.

it's a wing, relax. in fact, it's a pretty nice, well designed, low drag wing... i just hate the uprights: why make a nice aerofoil, an then suspend it with those ugly peices of hardware??

in any case, not an entirely bad design, the adjustability is kinda nice (if you know what you're doing... god... 45* AOA does not make you downforce), and i think it's just a really nice addition to the back of the car... although, i can't say i like both the spoiler AND the MS wing on there... no good: i'd rather not have the spoiler.

If you call the nice folks at www.mazdaformance.com they answer the phone "Mazdaspeed of Houston." Since they're my favorite source for stock RX-7 parts, it sounds like this is already happening.

jds


Originally posted by RacerX7FB
Some of your local Mazda dealerships will soon become official MAZDASPEED dealerships....Ford just hasnt come up with a good marketing format yet.

how much is that part in USD now? hrm hrm im real tempted now

When I touched his wings at Japanese meeting , it shake ( or swinging ) up and down.
...sorry, I think that it is not told correctly by my English capability.
But it wings is very cool and fitted well for RX8 ! :cool:

thanks
EAST MOON

:)

that is a good description EAST MOON, and is what i meant by the adjustability (moveability) of the wing.

wakeech
that is a good description EAST MOON, and is what i meant by the adjustability (moveability) of the wing.

I see...
At that time, He opened the trunk and showed the position of the bolt of a support Pillar.
When standing a support pillar to the center part of a trunk, That have to remove the "cover" in the back side of a trunk.
Probably, I think that mazdaspeed avoided it.:D

thanks wakeech
EAST MOON

Check Japanparts.com (http://www.japanparts.com/shop/shop.cgi?mode=list2&maker=Mazda&type_car=RX-8+SE3P)
They carry both Mazda and MazdaSpeed parts and accessories

that is really nice, cant wait to get one for my car. btw does anyone know if the US spec rx8 come with the lip spoiler? if not where can i get it. thanks

not stock, but you can get a dealer installed accessory for a few hundred $$$'s.

I already have a whole Mazdaspeed RX-8 kit coming. Here are some spy photos before they are uploaded on the container.

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/rx8/rx8fb.jpg

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/rx8/rx8whole.jpg

The kit will arrive by early August. It should be the first Mazdaspeed kit arriving the US and our project rx-8 will be the first one to have the Mazdaspeed RX-8 kit. :D

Do you know it comes prepainted? You have to specify color before you order. Factory paint job. Nice huh?

Chuck Huang

is the mazdaspeed fiberglass??

Hey Rotary Extreme

Just a word of caution, the JSpec Mazdaspeed front end won't fit the US-Spec RX-8's without modifications.

The real-bumper, under the skin of the nose is different between Japan and US models. (about 10-20 kilos different... 20-40 lbs!!)

hey chuck... nice to see you got your hand on that kit... im excited as much as you are, but are you planning to make a replica of the kit?? :D

please do us a favor and update us k... take some pix before install and after install... and take a picture next your rx7... boy, i cant wait... hehehe

I didn't ask. I guess I will find out when it arrives.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by 8Ball
is the mazdaspeed fiberglass??

I guess I will find out about that when it arrives as well. :)

I am pretty sure the US version has some heavy duty bumper reinforcement bar vs. the Jspec one.

Everything is still mystery until it arrives and I fit it on the car. I will keep you all updated.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by rotarynews.com
Hey Rotary Extreme

Just a word of caution, the JSpec Mazdaspeed front end won't fit the US-Spec RX-8's without modifications.

The real-bumper, under the skin of the nose is different between Japan and US models. (about 10-20 kilos different... 20-40 lbs!!)

I can't say much right now but you definitely will see a lot of RX-8 products from Rotary Extreme on both performance parts and bodykits. My plan is to have at least 1 new product released every month.

I will post some pictures of the mazdaspeed kit on the rx-8.

Chuck Huang


Originally posted by Cihuuy
hey chuck... nice to see you got your hand on that kit... im excited as much as you are, but are you planning to make a replica of the kit?? :D

please do us a favor and update us k... take some pix before install and after install... and take a picture next your rx7... boy, i cant wait... hehehe

I read a while ago on here about someone making a mazdaspeed look alike kit. Does anyone know the status or who is making it? And how much will it be (painted or not)?

I'm new here, but if it doesn't exist then give it some time. I 'm sure VIS Racing will make an imitation in the future.

Honestly I dont like the car w/o it.. .. Ive been looking at 350z's (my brother has one) an cars in that price range. Ive always wanted an Rx7 and was actually dissapointed with the Rx8 .. But with aftermarket parts coming on the way and the Mazdaspeed Body kit.. Ive changed my mind.. I was just wondering if you could get the kit through the dealership because right now im looking at www.takakaira.com which sells everything jdm that you need.. but at a price. Its worth it to me but if there are better alternatives id rather get that. I usually dont buy a car due to its aftermarket parts but who doesnt love a rotary? :)

this thread has mazda speed parts info!<p>
http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?threadid=7593

We already got the Mazdaspeed RX-8 bodykit and test fitted it on our project RX-8. Despite the rumor that the front bumper does not fit the US spec car, after test fitting, it fits on the US spec car without any problem. Enjoy the photos.

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080019.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080020.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080023.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080024.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080038.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080042.JPG

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/newarrival/P8080044.JPG

Chuck Huang

what material is the mazdaspeed kit made out of? hopefully its something better than fiberglass, uerathane maybe?

that looks great but it looks like the rx8 is touching the ground, how is the clearance

how much does the gound clearence of the front valence change--i am planning on buying a set of the mazdaspeed shock/springs and do not want to be scraping the round . I live on a divided highway and must cross 5" median every time a pull into my driveway.

The material is ABS plastic.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by gr8rx
what material is the mazdaspeed kit made out of? hopefully its something better than fiberglass, uerathane maybe?

There is 5.5" ground clearance with the front bumper.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mikeb
that looks great but it looks like the rx8 is touching the ground, how is the clearance

Is it the real Mazdaspeed kit or is it a imatation? n how much was it altogether?

It's the original mazdaspeed RX-8 kit. There is no imitation at this time. I can't quote price info or my post will be deleted by the mods.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by Z's Nightmare
Is it the real Mazdaspeed kit or is it a imatation? n how much was it altogether?

Could you take some pics of the kit in daylight? I don't the one at night does it justice. Thanks.

I already took off the whole kit to get the molds done. You can see other photos of the mazdaspeed kit at

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

If those won't do it for you either, I will put the bumper back on the car and take some photos during day time.

Chuck Huang


Originally posted by Good Duck
Could you take some pics of the kit in daylight? I don't the one at night does it justice. Thanks.

was it hard to install kit . can you show pictures of that also.

Is this Mazda OEM? What happened to the fog lamps?

How are you intending to cover those unsightly things under there, like the white foam from under the old bumper, also aren't the fog lights just covered up. What's up with that?

Don't mean to rain on your parade, but I think its "face" looks a bit huge for the car, esp. the oil cooler/fog cutout area. Maybe just the light and the photos. Pls post more in daylight if you get a chance.

Good luck.

A few questions:

1) I've never really been a fan of 90% of body kits out there (I'll make a definite exception here), so I have to wonder...do full kits (front, side, rear, mirror, spoiler) generally cost as much as umm...a complete super/turbo charger package for your average car?? It costs more to look fast than to actually BE fast?

2) Can we expect that there will most likely be a price drop eventually or a cheaper knockoff by a competitor, once the 8 has been out a while?

3) Is the car in the photos lowered also?

4) Does the rear spoiler require you to drill holes in the trunk lid?

5) Is this something you can easily install yourself if you are good with tools and obeying written directions?

it looks great i hope you get back to us with info .if is no big deal to put together i guess i won't waited for the mazdaspeed version after all. i don't need more horse power 247 is good for me.

Originally posted by Rotary Extreme
I already took off the whole kit to get the molds done.

Chuck Huang


Just a silly question, what u planning to do with those molds :eek: :D ;)

The front bumper is very easy to install. It's one of the easiest bumper to take out and put it back on. It takes about 20 min to install the bumper.

The kit comes with installation instruction with pictures.

The sideskirts take longer to install but anyone with basic tools can install them easily.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by j-apex rx
was it hard to install kit . can you show pictures of that also.

You can say it's Mazda OEM. Mazdaspeed is the racing division of Mazda so all the parts come with a Mazda part number.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by RX-Nut
Is this Mazda OEM? What happened to the fog lamps?

Mazdaspeed sells the brackets separately for you to retain the stock fog lights. Stock fog lights to me do not do anything so I just took them out.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by Spin9k
How are you intending to cover those unsightly things under there, like the white foam from under the old bumper, also aren't the fog lights just covered up. What's up with that?

Don't mean to rain on your parade, but I think its "face" looks a bit huge for the car, esp. the oil cooler/fog cutout area. Maybe just the light and the photos. Pls post more in daylight if you get a chance.

Good luck.

1. The original mazdaspeed bodykit is very expensive. The material is ABS plastic and ABS plastic injection mold is very expensive. Besides that, it comes painted with factory quality paint job.

2. Yes, we are making them right now. The bumper will be made out of polyurethane. The sideskirts and rear half bumper will be offered in both fiberglass and carbon fiber. The rear wing will be offered in carbon fiber only. The release date will be approx. in 1 month and the price will be about half of the original price.

3. The car in the photo is not lowered.

4. You need to drill holes on the trunk to put on the rear wing. The drill template comes with the wing.

5. You can install them yourself with basic hand tools.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by BaronVonBigmeat
A few questions:

1) I've never really been a fan of 90% of body kits out there (I'll make a definite exception here), so I have to wonder...do full kits (front, side, rear, mirror, spoiler) generally cost as much as umm...a complete super/turbo charger package for your average car?? It costs more to look fast than to actually BE fast?

2) Can we expect that there will most likely be a price drop eventually or a cheaper knockoff by a competitor, once the 8 has been out a while?

3) Is the car in the photos lowered also?

4) Does the rear spoiler require you to drill holes in the trunk lid?

5) Is this something you can easily install yourself if you are good with tools and obeying written directions?

If you know what molds are for and then you know what we are gonig to do with them. :)

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mac


Just a silly question, what u planning to do with those molds :eek: :D ;)

If you know what molds are for and then you know what we are gonig to do with them.

Say no more... :o ;) :D

I forgot to answer your question on the foam.

The US spec car has a larger metal reinforcement bar so you can see about 1.5" of the bar with the Mazdaspeed bumper. The Mazdaspeed front bumper comes with a plate at the mouth that covers the Jspec thinner reinforcement bar but it's not large enough to cover the US spec bar. We are going to make a plate that's large enough to cover the US spec reinforcement bar so you are not going to see the foam. We will include that with the bumper free of charge.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by Spin9k
How are you intending to cover those unsightly things under there, like the white foam from under the old bumper, also aren't the fog lights just covered up. What's up with that?

Don't mean to rain on your parade, but I think its "face" looks a bit huge for the car, esp. the oil cooler/fog cutout area. Maybe just the light and the photos. Pls post more in daylight if you get a chance.

Good luck.

I guess it won't support the headlight "pissers" that come stock with the Canadian cars?

I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p

I have never seen a Canadian car so I don't know what you are referring to. Got a pic?

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mac
I guess it won't support the headlight "pissers" that come stock with the Canadian cars?

I can't tell if there is a mesh/grill to protect the radiator and the oil coolers?
edit - forget that last question, I changed the angle of my LCD and I can now see the mesh :p

I'm still waiting for my car (it's apparently sitting in port), but here is a link (http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?threadid=8555) to some good hi rez photo's. Scroll down 8 photos, you will see the shot of the front rotary crest. You will see a little rectangle cap below each headlight. Those are the headlight washers, they pop out and squirt wiper fluid on your headlights to remove the salt/slush etc from your lights. They are referred as "headlight pissers" since they don't have the little wiper blades that you find on the more expensive sedans.

I guess you have to either get rid of it or modify the bumper to fit those back on. The Mazdaspeed bumper does not come with a slot to bolt on the headlight washer.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mac
I'm still waiting for my car (it's apparently sitting in port), but here is a link (http://www.rx8forum.com/showthread.php?threadid=8555) to some good hi rez photo's. Scroll down 8 photos, you will see the shot of the front rotary crest. You will see a little rectangle cap below each headlight. Those are the headlight washers, they pop out and squirt wiper fluid on your headlights to remove the salt/slush etc from your lights. They are referred as "headlight pissers" since they don't have the little wiper blades that you find on the more expensive sedans.

Excuse my ignorance here for a moment and just bare with me for a moment. I am new to the import scene and body modifications. I like the Mazda Speed body kit along with the spoiler and I pretty much know how much it costs so if you are willing to make a duplicate that is half the price you are going to get some buisness. Also, here comes the question. What is stronger, ABS plastic or the poly. I am guessing the plastic because it's so much more expensive. I see so many front air dams that are cracked and they look like crap afterwards. I sell Chevy and Cadillac for a living and I just bought an 8 from a store in Northern Wisconsin, and I am still learning.

Polyurethane is much flexible than ABS plastic.

I think you are confused between polyurethane with fiberglass. Fiberglass cracks but polyurethane doesn't.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by Yoshi
Excuse my ignorance here for a moment and just bare with me for a moment. I am new to the import scene and body modifications. I like the Mazda Speed body kit along with the spoiler and I pretty much know how much it costs so if you are willing to make a duplicate that is half the price you are going to get some buisness. Also, here comes the question. What is stronger, ABS plastic or the poly. I am guessing the plastic because it's so much more expensive. I see so many front air dams that are cracked and they look like crap afterwards. I sell Chevy and Cadillac for a living and I just bought an 8 from a store in Northern Wisconsin, and I am still learning.

Hey, thanx for the info. When you can get a chance email me the prices on your copies (jyagow@hotmail.com).

thanx again

be sure to keep us updated when this kit becomes available ;)

Yup.....goes for me too....

Chuck, you sound liike the man....I have been looking for this stuff ever since I ordered my car(March)....Corksport put up pics
initially with no prices....prices are there now but WAY too much $$$

Looks like you will be gettin all of my business...and I will spread the word here in Detroit.

I would like your info (price-list) as well ducatipace@comcast.net

I will be buyin everything available for this car...so you will be hearin from me alot !!!

No definite prices at this time but they will be a lot more affordable than the original pieces. . Prices will be determined once the products become available. Thank you.

Chuck Huang


Originally posted by Yoshi
Hey, thanx for the info. When you can get a chance email me the prices on your copies (jyagow@hotmail.com).

thanx again

Will the kit be painted factory colors like the Mazdaspeed parts? Or will I have to pay a bodyshop for this.

I believe they come painted

Like many ive fallen in love with the mazdaspeed kit but I am wondering what is the cheapest place to get it?

So far I have the following places:
www.rotaryextreme.com $5550
www.japanparts.com $4450
www.i-m-racing.com $6062
www.corksport.com $4921 (no mirrors)
www.takakaira.co.jp $4308

-Chris

Thats more research then I've done. I love the kit too but I think we must wait if we want a lower price

i was looking at the prices of the spoilers and that little thing skyrocketed over $1000 just for that spoiler. Anyone know any replica spoilers or such on a lower price range?

I beleive there's anotha thread on this site, where rotaryextreme stated that they have just recently gotten the Mazdaspeed Body Kit and are making molds to reproduce it. It was stated that the Mazdaspeed Replica body kit would be about half as expensive as getting it from japan. Unless you are one of those... It's gotta be JDM, then the wait will do ya.

You are going to have to wait for knock offs. the real stuff is hardly even out

Dont forget a lot of those guys dont include their prices for shipping.

The replica does not come painted.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by BaronVonBigmeat
Will the kit be painted factory colors like the Mazdaspeed parts? Or will I have to pay a bodyshop for this.

Originally posted by j-apex rx
i don't need more horse power 247 is good for me. Mazda has apparently retracted 250 and is now quoting 238 hp for the Rx8. IMHO, the car needs to make 300 hp at the eccentric shaft to be a potent player in the performance car market. I wonder what mods can make that happen, short of a supercharger or turbos??

Is it definite that there WILL be a Mazdaspeed version of the Rx8? What mods will be made to the Rx8 to be called Mazdaspeed Rx8?

Do you guys notice the Road and track Mazdaspeed 8 has an extension in the front bumper, while the rx8 forum members' kit doesn't, is there two different versions of the mazdaspeed front bumper?

The one you see in the mag is the prototype Mazdaspeed kit.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by alkupik
Do you guys notice the Road and track Mazdaspeed 8 has an extension in the front bumper, while the rx8 forum members' kit doesn't, is there two different versions of the mazdaspeed front bumper?

I know someone was asking about the appearane package with speed bumps. I am curious about the mazdaspeed kit with speed bumps.

I know the kit is lower than the apearance package, how do they fair in the real world. This is important to me since it would make or break my decision to get one of those kits or not. If I couple the Mazdaspeed kit with suspension kits, would the clearance be too low and make scrapping more likely?



Magic8

ur gunna scrape no matter what eventually. just angle and take bumps slowly... slopes also take in the same approach. it will be considerably low so watch out for those cement blocks in parking lots

would it be possible for you to measure how much clearance there is between the ground and the side skirts?

Here are the clearance specs:

front bumper: 5" off the ground
sideskirts: 5" off the ground
rear bumper: 6.2" off the ground.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by pr0ber
would it be possible for you to measure how much clearance there is between the ground and the side skirts?

that sounds like plenty of clearance to me
good news

Originally posted by Rotary Extreme
Here are the clearance specs:

front bumper: 5" off the ground
sideskirts: 5" off the ground
rear bumper: 6.2" off the ground.

Chuck Huang



thanks!

so do we have any price or release information for the kit, chuck?

anymore pics? :O

yea like he said...it will eventually scrape,yea it looks cool now but in about 6 months you'll probably have to go back to the paint shop to get it repainted...look at 9deeps car...that shit is low already and i think the suspension is still stock. good luck!

I wanted a body kit so bad before, but on friday
i was out with my friend and i drove him to bank in a very crowded place to pick up some cash.
i park in a tiny spot in the backalley of the bank.
when i back out i try to turn wider so i can exit the alley easier, but damn the surface is very uneven (like a little round bump on the road) and i scatch the bottom of the car (woo my heart hurt).
THE CAR IS ALL STOCK.
NOW I DONT WANT A BODYKIT OR SUSPENTION AT ALL!!!!

The clearance with the ms kit should be fine but yes if you lower it sooner that later it will hit something. You just have to drive with caution.

Originally posted by mikeb
The clearance with the ms kit should be fine but yes if you lower it sooner that later it will hit something. You just have to drive with caution.


I agree with mikeb.....I hit every speed bump at an angle just as a precaution even though I still have good ground clearance, however as soon as you lower it speed bumps will become your worst nightmare. :eek:

Chuck I assume that you still have the stock wheel with the MS body kit.

Can I have a picture side on to see if the stock alloy wheel matches the MS bodykit?

I don't have any other pictures at the moment. The whole bodykit is already off the car to get the molds done.

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by takahashi
Chuck I assume that you still have the stock wheel with the MS body kit.

Can I have a picture side on to see if the stock alloy wheel matches the MS bodykit?

Originally posted by Rotary Extreme
The whole bodykit is already off the car to get the molds done.

Chuck Huang

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Is that mean we are getting copies? Shhh.......

Sign me up for one... my email rx-8@step-hen.com

when is eta for these molds to be completed

i dunno much about material... so please excuse me
which one is heavier abs plastic or polyurethane??
as u stated polyurethane is more flexible then abs plastic, so it can hold longer compare to abs plastic??

and does carbon fibre crack?

carbon fiber is strong but can crack

so with carbon firbre basically if u hit the curb while u park then it is gonna crack like fibreglass?

It shouldn't crack that easily. They are threads of carbon, rather than little shards of glass.

fiberglass is way weaker
carbon fiber is good

I wonder some of you legendary photoshop users can help me to make a decision.

Should I just buy the MS front bumper, MS wing and mirror and use the original Mazda side and rear defractors....

The different at the side is half length rather than full length but price = A$2500+

HELP!

ask mojo he is good with photoshop

acosta with the 3 rotor has ms front and stock sides and rear
IMO its unbalanced

Any link? PIC?

I have to publicly thank mojo of this link... now I am confident of what I am getting for my rx8

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

thats a great site

Chuck, I'd be interested in your copy-kit too. Please email me when it becomes available: TheRangemaster@Hotmail.com

Thanks...

Not sure if any one has seen this yet. http://www.body-kit.com/rx8.html
Can that be the right price?

if that is the price....looks like thats my winter money going into it..haha

Dan

Its to good to be true...

I thought the spoiler alone was 1200

Looks like its a knock-off. The MS kit is ABS plastic, isn't it ? The text on the page says its different, so it seems like an imitation. Don't know if thats a bad thing. It also doesn't say its painted, i believed. Who knows ?

I'm pretty sure they are replica, even their item code are of different.
But at least for those who wanted the kit but didn't wanted to get ripped off by Mazda, this would be the answer.

Now I'm tempted too.

If its figerglass its not worth it IMO

It says at the bottom "Can Be Ordered in HPP Plastics or Fibre Glass"

What are HPP Plastics ?

bump... chuck, have an eta for the body kit yet?

LOL who will be the first brave soul to try them ? :D Let us know hot they look after plz :D :p

Originally posted by mikeb
If its figerglass its not worth it IMO might be a dumb question ..what does IMO mean?

Originally posted by Rotary Extreme
I don't have any other pictures at the moment. The whole bodykit is already off the car to get the molds done.

Chuck Huang let me know when the kit will be done ... =)

iIMO = in my opinion (sp)

don't buy taiwanese knock offs!..save up the money and buy the real deal...yea, you would be saving a lot of money but more than likely the kit will be of poor quality, and improper fitment. leave it up to experience and body shop time... =/

Originally posted by XDEEDUBBX
don't buy taiwanese knock offs!..save up the money and buy the real deal...yea, you would be saving a lot of money but more than likely the kit will be of poor quality, and improper fitment. leave it up to experience and body shop time... =/


very true

MazdaSpeed kit: Alot of money....

To be able to install it right out of the box without any hassel....


Priceless!:)



Its worth not having to mess with any imperfections that might occur on a knock off kit.

Been doing a bit of searching aoround, it would seem that Accolade Body Kits (ABK) is from Sri Lanka and have made many parts for the Mitsubishi/Lance market. Plenty of rice, but seems to be an OK body kit for the price!

Oh, and also their website from 1998 http://www.geocities.com/dimanthaj/aboutus.html

so they have been around..

sorry, found some more.. I must be interested.

Accolade Composite Technologies - Worlds Leading Body Kit Designers for Mitsubishi. Accolade Designs Custom Body Kits according Client Specifications and Develops the Product as well with Different Composites. (Added: 22-Aug-2002 Hits: 914 Rating: 8.17 Votes: 6) Rate It

I have no idea what HPP plastic is, but their website says they have been doing FRP for 9 years. FRP - fiberglass reinforced plastic

Note: Most bodykits (even from Japan) are manufactured using FRP to save money. The R Magic one uses Urethane for front and FRP for side and rear. I personally do not see the point of using Urethane for side and rear (heavier and not subject to potential impact).

Is it true that the MS one uses ABS plastic? It must be relative heavy.

There is always the trade-offs.

I think another way is to custom fabricate a front-lip spoiler using carbon fiber.

HPP = Poly Propylene.
Very hard to paint.

A carbon fiber front spoiler would be awfully easy to crack...

jds

PFRP = Pliable fiberglass reinforced plastic (Bendable)
FRP = Fiberglass reinforced plastic

Originally posted by bureau13
A carbon fiber front spoiler would be awfully easy to crack...

jds

I ain't a material science engineer, but among the rest of the materials carbon fiber offer the best (tensile) strength at the lowest possible weight IMO.

Any expert here?

ABS density = 0.0437 lb/in^3
Polyurethane dnesity = 0.0434 lb/in^3
Polypropolene density = 0.0448 lb/in^3

So ABS isn't that heavy compare to the other materials. I willing to bet that the knock-offs aren't exactly as thick as the Mazdaspeed kit, therefore it might seem lighter.


My experience with polyurethane and polypropolene is that it's a pretty soft plastic. ABS is a pretty tough plastic, very impact-resistant, a lot like polycarbonate. It's harder to work with but its mechanical properties are really nice.

Personal I think that alone is enough for me to justify the genuine Mazdaspeed components, plus the Mazdaspeed kit come painted, so no worries about paint matching and quality.


Mazdaspeed, I am assuming, will have full access to the Mazda drawing for RX-8 so their parts will always fit better than any aftermarket. They know what tolerance each aspect of the car is held at, aftermarket can only reverse engineer the components.


Magic8

Carbon Fiber is a brittle material. All brittle materials will fail in a spectular manner. Think of breaking glass. Plastics, in general, are really impact-resist. It can absorb the energy then stretch and elongate to disperse the energy. The brittle material needs to get rid of the energy by break molecular bonds, thus shattering. Brittle materials by definition have very little elongation at failure.

Think of it this way (I hope this analogy helps)

Take a glass Spagetti Jar 5 feet in the air and drop it. Compare that with a plastic Spagetti Jar 5 feet in the air and drop it. I willing to bet that the plastic jar will survive.


Magic8

I found what appears to be a genuine MazdaSpeed body kit up for auction on ebay. Can anyone confirm the authenticity of this kit. It seems to have Mazda part numbers.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2440155206&category=23012

Has anyone even been able to contact Accolade about these kits? My e-mails are going unanswered.

Hmmm... I don't know...but I bid on it. If I win, I'll let you know. lol

wow,
looks right
but I hate ebay
someone is gonna get hooked up if its legit

Originally posted by huhsler
Has anyone even been able to contact Accolade about these kits? My e-mails are going unanswered.

same here..... They must not need my business.

You can't blame ebay. They can't verify every claim on every auction, so you have to be careful. Lots of times you can save a pile of cash though, so to me it's worth the risk.

I agree the complete ms kit is defently worth it

Tried 2 times with different email addy's. no answer. They must be busy producing the rx8 kits =)

EVERYONE STOP BIDDING!! why raise the price? just wait until the last day, then let's all bid it out.

I wouldn't have posted it here
I would have kept it all to myself
but I'm a jerk like that
happy bidding all

lol mikeb, i'm with ya!!

I wonder how much shipping is from Great Britain?!

I saw that auction and have a sneaky feeling it's a rip off. Notice it's from out side the country. Besides, whoever wins the auction will be responsible for paying frieght into the US not to mention the duty fee for importing such a large item. Either way it's still going to be super expensive and you're still not sure your getting the correct product. Don't do it. Save your hard earned $ for something legit and at least here in the states.

VividRacing.com, is your company planning to come out with a kit?

Looks legit to me. It would be a steal at the current price.

Scary... the seller only has 11 feedbacks, and looks like he's only been doing business for a little over a month. Caveat emptor, folks!

does anyone know how I can verify the price of the shipping and duty fee on the internet? I mena vividracing has a point, if shipping and duty fee is realyl expensive... then why not get it here in the US.

its at 920.00 now with 3 days left

If someone on this forum wins please let us know

I have been looking for an authentic mazdaspeed body kit but to no avail. I've been finding a lot of Taiwanese rip offs but not the real thing. Anyone with info or links to the real kit would be great.

thanks

rotary extreme has it, do a google to find their website, but it's probably rotaryextreme.com or something. pretty sure theirs is authentic mazdaspeed, it's expensive, too, and it's special ordered from japan

quite a few forum members have mazdaspeed parts, from the wing to full body kit. they'd know

who makes the knock off and what is the site and price for the body kit??????????????????????

p-rock, go to rotaryextreme.com. I ordered my replica ms body kit yesterday and was told by chuck (mr. rotary extreme) that they begin shipment on Nov. 10th

I have an authentic MS kit!

thats $1545.00 in US money! sounds good right now.

If you are looking for original ones. I have the following in stock.

silver sideskirts
silver rear bumper
silver rear wing

I have a set of the following arriving in a week.

silver front bumper
silver sideskirts
silver mirrors
silver rear wing.

If you want other colors, they will be special order items from Japan. Takes about 4-6 weeks to arrive.

Chuck Huang

what is the price for an authentic one?

the real kit is around 5k painted

There is a group buy special at rotaryextreme.com on the MS style body kit. I am in no way associated with rotaryextreme but i have placed my order with them. The more of us order, the cheaper the kits are! Please order and save you, me and everyone else some money!!! Here's the link.....

http://www.rotaryextreme.com/specialrx8.html

Email me for special whole kit price.

If you just want one item, go to the website and the prices are listed there. Thank you.

Chuck Huang


Originally posted by WeenessBagger
what is the price for an authentic one?

wow
the front replica bumper looks great chuck

good idea but it's gonna be hard because this ain't no clear corner group buy

Thanks. Looks painted but it's only in black gel coat. :)

Chuck Huang

Originally posted by mikeb
wow
the front replica bumper looks great chuck

Originally posted by mikeb
good idea but it's gonna be hard because this ain't no clear corner group buy

haha! yea, i here ya' but i'm sure there are a couple.... Even a total of 5 people can get us a discount!

when i get my 8 i will buy...the winkers that is...

seems good to me. will work out shipping costs to AU.

I'd like to know the amount of buyers for each product tho.

How many of you have intentions to buy?

I'm interested! Which one are you guys planning on buying fiberglass or urethane?

i am DEFINITLEY in if we can get around 10+ buyers in the mix. the deadline isn't until the very end of december, so we have some time.

everybody gather up your christmas money.......MAZDASPEED replica kits are coming in on Santa's Sleigh!!

thanks for the help, i'll check it out.

hahaha

yeah, fiberglass is sooo damn appealing for the money but we all know it can crack easy. Again, its soo appealing =)

I'd rather put $$ into performance but look this cheap, you gotta buy.

i have ordered the front, side skirts & rear bumper. All fiber glass

I heard poly doesn't paint well
BUT I know fiberglass will crack very easily because my last car was like 80 percent fiberglass

only one hour left :D

WTF? I just checked it, and it had zero bids and a price of 1. Auction is closed though.

... i'm thinking about getting some sideskirts

Anyone have a clue how much a decent paint job is going to cost? I'm not talking Maaco either. I remember the wing I had painted for my probe was over $100 for that paintjob, and that was done by a friend that charged me basically only for the paint. If the paint costs alot, might as well get the pre-painted real MS parts.

side skirts should cost about 300 total to paint

Originally posted by mikeb
I wouldn't have posted it here
I would have kept it all to myself
but I'm a jerk like that
happy bidding all

Hah, nice mikeb

so I assume a forum member didn't win
otherwise they would be rubbing our face in it

Count me in, but I only want the front bumper. Will partial kits contribute towards the group buy? I'd rather spend the extra money for the urethane if it's going to last longer and look better....

Have they provided shipping estimates, and have people shopped around for paint estimates? Add those and it doesn't seem like you're saving much if less than 10 people purchase.
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shipping c.o.d. you pay when the courier drops the kit off.

if you see the prices some rx-8 kits cost, this is dirt cheap, plus it can be even cheaper if enough people buy.

and yes, partial parts such as side skirt, etc. will count as the group buy. for example, if 5 people buy the side skirts, that is the only part of my kit i get a discount on since i ordered the whole kit. just e-mail chuck and he will be more than willing to answer all of you all's questions!

Originally posted by KC_RX-8
shipping c.o.d. you pay when the courier drops the kit off.
if you see the prices some rx-8 kits cost, this is dirt cheap
$3650 if 1-4 people buy.
$3275 if 5 people buy.
$2925 if 6-10 people buy.
Let's say it's $200 freight to ship and $500 to paint everything. (These are rough numbers so don't sue me.) That brings the totals to: $4350, $3975 and $3625 respectively.

There's a company that sells original MS parts delivered from japan for $4800. I don't consider 9%, 17% or 24% less "dirt cheap". 24% savings isn't bad at all, but given these are knockoff parts I'm not jumping for joy.
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my total for everything except the wing is 1485 WITHOUT a discount. I've shopped around for paint jobs and found one for 300 dollars. I firgure you are right about shipping, $200. That gives you a total of about $2000. compare that to 3995 for the exact same thing from mazdaspeed, that does not include shipping from Japan. here's the link.

http://www.i-m-racing.com/mabokitrx.html

I would say 50% difference and someone who made the kit here in the states so if you would not have to return it to Japan is well worth it.

Plus if they give me even more of a discount for a group buy?! you can't beat that!

Sorry, I totalled both the fiberglass and urethane front bumper. So that reduces the price to $3700, $3400 and $3100. 23%, 29% and 35%. That still isn't 50%. You can quote other shops with higher prices but that isn't a fair comparison. Note I've left out the ABS vs. urethane/fiberglass issue.

The "you would not have to return it to Japan is well worth it" is kinda suspect, since OEM parts guarantee no fitment or quality issues that would require a return.

I am not knocking their product since I have no idea what its quality, fitment or longevity is like. I am simply stating that I don't think the savings is as big as some think, and for that price difference I plan on purchasing original MS parts instead. Your mileage will always vary.
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Originally posted by PUR NRG
Sorry, I totalled both the fiberglass and urethane front bumper. So that reduces the price to $3700, $3400 and $3100. 23%, 29% and 35%. That still isn't 50%. You can quote other shops with higher prices but that isn't a fair comparison. Note I've left out the ABS vs. urethane/fiberglass issue.

The "you would not have to return it to Japan is well worth it" is kinda suspect, since OEM parts guarantee no fitment or quality issues that would require a return.

I am not knocking their product since I have no idea what its quality, fitment or longevity is like. I am simply stating that I don't think the savings is as big as some think, and for that price difference I plan on purchasing original MS parts instead. Your mileage will always vary.

i see where your coming from......but for the poor college student like me who only wants a realistic chance at owning a mazdaspeed 'like' kit, the rotaryextreme replica pieces are a god-send.

let's compare only the front, which i probably only want to buy first.

mazdaspeed: $1800 comes already painted

MS replica (urethane): $950 + 200 for paint
MS replica (fiberglass): $650 + 200 for paint

if i am buying the fiberglass, which i probably will, i am already saving about a thousand dollars in comparison to the authentic MS kit. even with the urethane piece savings are still in the 600-700 dollar range which is a lot of dollars which makes a lot of 'dollars and cents' to me.

be careful
have you ever had a fiberglass bodykit?
you are saving money now but chips and cracks are sure to come with fiberglass

Originally posted by djmano
let's compare only the front, which i probably only want to buy first.

mazdaspeed: $1800 comes already painted

MS replica (urethane): $950 + 200 for paint
MS replica (fiberglass): $650 + 200 for paint

if i am buying the fiberglass, which i probably will, i am already saving about a thousand dollars in comparison to the authentic MS kit. even with the urethane piece savings are still in the 600-700 dollar range which is a lot of dollars which makes a lot of 'dollars and cents' to me.
Not quite. The air freight shipping quote I have is for all the body parts. If you take the price of the front bumper, divide it by the total price of all parts, and multiply that by the total shipping, you have a rough estimate of how much it would cost to ship that one part from Japan. Doing that the OEM front bumper is roughly $1400 delivered. Compare that to the knockoff urethane at $950 + 200 (paint) + $100 (shipping) and you save a whopping $150. Fiberglass saves you $450. Considering what people have said about fiberglass cracking I think it's penny wise and pound foolish.
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Honestly I dont know how legit this is? But i found this today.

http://www.body-kit.com/rx8.html

1200 for the front bumper, side skrits, rear bumper and spoiler seems too good to me! anyone dealt with this company before.

Based in Shi Lanka?.......RUN!

If their product is so hot, why are they using the canned image from Mazdaspeed?

I've attempted to contact this company many times to no avail. I even tried phoning them, international to ring, no answer and fast busies.

On another thread: <http>http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=12978&highlight=accolade </http> they talked about this before.

I personally believe that this is a scam, but I have no proof, except that by the company's ignorance of me. How can one remain in business that way, after all?

there was a thread about this earlie, yes they do make the kit but they make it out of another material, so the quality is not as good as the real MS body kit

PUR NRG, please let me know where the cheapest you found the ms kit and the link. The cheapest i found was $3040.55 (everything except the wing). Let's say shipping from Japan is $300, so thats a total of $3340.55 delivered and painted.

I paided $1485 for the same thing @ rotaryextreme.com in fiberglass. Add $200 for shipping and $300 for painting. That's a total of $1985 delivered and painted.

I'm not the richest man in the world so a savings of $1055.55 is a great deal for me. It may not be much for you but it is to broke people like me! Plus i plan to take my front bumper off during the winter and will not be dropping my car in hope to extend the life of the kit. I really don't see the major difference with a fiberglass side skirt and fiberglass rear bumper because unless i hit a major pot hole, normal everyday driving should not affect those parts. Don't get me wrong, if i had an extra $1055.55 laying around, i would rather get the real thing but I guess i will have to settle with fiberglass.

BTW, here is the link to the MS Style kit @ rotaryextreme.com....

http://rotaryextreme.com/msstyle.html

kc,
good point on the side skirts and rear bumper being fiberglass.
I agree that 1k is a big savings.
But I promise having the front fiberglass will result in some cracks and repairs and you might end up sending a grand over the years.

mikeb, did the cracks occur during regular driving or hitting pot holes?

Do you know of any other front bumper that is NOT fiberglass? Auto Exe, R Magic, etc?!

I was thinking of getting just the front and back bumper. do you guys think this will look good with the stock euro side skirts?

kc,
sorry I dont know what other kits like r magic are made of.
as far as cracks in fiberglass--a pothole can knock the whole damn thing off, I'm saying even taking a sidewalk, curb, speedbump at the wrong angle can mess up a fiberglass bumper.

a friend had a fiberglass kit on his integra and another car backed up on him lightly and if wasnt a pretty sight

I'm not putting down fiberglass, since I'm also thinking of getting those bumpers in fiberglass