My car now... (well almost, excepting my Borla exhaust, tinting, and the color here's a bit off ;))

And my car, in about a month... :D

Already have the rear spoiler. I've obtained the Appearance package front spoiler and rear flares, and ordered my Mazdaspeed side skirts from Ronsenthal Mazda. Should have them in less than a month. These pics are from the Virtual Garage (http://www.mazda.co.jp/accessory/garage/rx-8/index.html), but I'll throw pics up of the real thing once I get these parts on.

Whatchu all think? :D

Omicron,

Awesome! That's the combo I want to do minus the rear wing and mine is black. I love all your mods....I'm never ever going to catch up....

Heeheehee. :D Sure you are. Thanks. :)

Funny thing is, I might just make it down to Chandler sometime next year in my '8... I have family all over Arizona, and lived there myself for 20 years in Tucson.

Ahhhh....tucson. I lived there for about 11 years. East side out toward Reddington Pass. If you ever make it down here we will definately have to hook up and go for a drive with Huff from Vivid. That would be a great time.

Did you see the photochop I did of my rx with those mods...mostly the same but added gunmetal powdercoat to the wheels and lowered.

http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=20910

Yup, ahhh Tucson. Still kinda miss it. In my years there I lived on West, North West, North, and East sides. West by Prince and Oracle, NW by Orange Grove and LaCanada, North by Skyline and Ina, then Sunrise and Pontatoc, then East side near 22nd and Harrison. All over the place.

Those are some nice photochops. But I don't think I'll lower mine just yet, as I want to see what the ground clearance is like with the MS Side skirts. Supposed to be only 1/2 in lower than stock. If so, then coilovers are in my future too, or maybe just springs. Then comes forced induction... :D

SHA-WEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!:D
Ummm....errr....where's the tinting?:)

Very nice! That's exactly what I just optioned out in the Virtual Garage thread except I included the MS rear lower rather than the factory appearance package rear panels.

Definately post pics when you get it done, I am curious to see whether the MS skirts are the same height as the rear flares and front lip.

-JiM

gahhh... you stole my idea!!!!


.. oh well ;)

Originally posted by doccable
SHA-WEEEEEEEEET!!!!!!:D
Ummm....errr....where's the tinting?:) LOL! :D

So Doc, wanta take a trip down here and help me install all this stuff? ;)

Originally posted by DemonRX-8
Very nice! That's exactly what I just optioned out in the Virtual Garage thread except I included the MS rear lower rather than the factory appearance package rear panels. Yup, ya know, I thought about the MS rear underspoiler a great deal, but decided against it for several reasons:

- It's expensive for what it is (but then, all the MS stuff is!)
- I don't like the way the space under the exhaust pipes is open
- I've decided instead to get the existing factory underspoiler painted to match the car. Think that'll look just about as good, if not better.

Originally posted by j1mb0x99
Definately post pics when you get it done, I am curious to see whether the MS skirts are the same height as the rear flares and front lip.

-JiM I believe, and am sincerely hoping, that they are the same height. Everything I could find indicates they are, but I'll only know for sure when I get them on the car. I'll definitely post pics.

Originally posted by pr0ber
gahhh... you stole my idea!!!!


.. oh well ;) Nah, you stole MY idea! :D

Actually, seems to me we were chatting about just this combo a whle back in another thread.

Anyway, you can consider this as my being the Guinea pig for OUR idea. :D

Originally posted by Omicron
Nah, you stole MY idea! :D

Actually, seems to me we were chatting about just this combo a whle back in another thread.

Anyway, you can consider this as my being the Guinea pig for OUR idea. :D

yea i remember talking about this waaaay waaay back. Didn't somebody actually do this to a red car back then? I can't remember...

Yesterday I was one click away from being the Guinea pig, but I came to my senses that I wasn't going to install all these parts when its 20 degrees outside :o .

can't wait to see our creation :D

Originally posted by Omicron
I believe, and am sincerely hoping, that they are the same height. Everything I could find indicates they are, but I'll only know for sure when I get them on the car. I'll definitely post pics.
Except you're going to have that annoying grey line running along the side sill skirts... it matches up on the other MS parts, but not the appearance package. The was the flaw with that plan...

Yes, I noticed the lower gray lip also. But even still, you can see in the pic that it doesn't look that bad. I think it will work out just fine.

It'd be NG for me. Just because I know it's there... just because it isn't 100% perfect or at least 99%... there is no way I would do it. But that is me and I tend to be rather picky...

BUt when I get the rear underspoiler painted, if it bugs me, then I'll have them paint that too. And keep in mind that my car is Titanium grey, which is close to the grey of the lip. But if I do "have" to get it painted, I may just debadge the car too. :)

That is exactly what i want to put on my 8 where did you get the front spoiler and rear flares and can they be ordered painted.

You can get the front spoiler and rear flares from Trussville or Rosenthal Mazda (see our vendors forum) although I bought mine privately from someone else on the board here. I bought my Mazdaspeed side sills from Rosenthal Mazda.

Omicron...

I see now... that's cool! I want to see pics once it's all painted.

Omicron...

The other thought I had was going with the Autoexe rear. I liked the all painted look but I'm debating how this would look with the MS skirts.

Originally posted by Omicron
You can get the front spoiler and rear flares from Trussville or Rosenthal Mazda (see our vendors forum) although I bought mine privately from someone else on the board here. I bought my Mazdaspeed side sills from Rosenthal Mazda.


how long does it take to get the sideskirts from Rosenthal?

Originally posted by Japan8
Omicron...

I see now... that's cool! I want to see pics once it's all painted. Pics will be up as soon as I get it all installed... hopefully within a week or two. And everything comes pre-painted in the factory color, so I won't need to paint anything. :D
Originally posted by Sanguine_Dark
Omicron...

The other thought I had was going with the Autoexe rear. I liked the all painted look but I'm debating how this would look with the MS skirts. I like the AutoExe rear too, but decided the $160 rear flares would do me for now, as opposed to the $800 AutoExe rear.
Originally posted by pr0ber
how long does it take to get the sideskirts from Rosenthal? I had them in about a week. Rosenthal is awesome! (So is Trussville, BTW)

Originally posted by Japan8
Except you're going to have that annoying grey line running along the side sill skirts... it matches up on the other MS parts, but not the appearance package. The was the flaw with that plan... UPDATE: Got my side sills today, and the "lip" is the exact same Titanium grey as the rest of the car. (Phew!)

Originally posted by Omicron
UPDATE: Got my side sills today, and the "lip" is the exact same Titanium grey as the rest of the car. (Phew!)

Omicron -- I also got my MazdaSpeed sideskirts yesterday -- the bottom and bottom lip on mine are a darker grey -- looks great! -- wonder why yours isn't 2 toned like all the other MazdaSpeed body parts :confused:

does the darker grey match the plastic in the stock rear bumper at all??


It would be really cool if the bottom lip was carbon fiber... rotary extreme has a set like that but the rest is fiberglass which I don't want and they cost more then the MS ones... bah

You can order the Mazdaspeed parts just primered, you don't have to get the painted versions

omicron looks good.. here my future

welll really just the mirrors and spoilers

im getting the burnout kit instead

Originally posted by mdw33333
You can order the Mazdaspeed parts just primered, you don't have to get the painted versions

But when you order them primered you still get the bottom part in the dark grey (that is standard)

Originally posted by RXhusker
Omicron -- I also got my MazdaSpeed sideskirts yesterday -- the bottom and bottom lip on mine are a darker grey -- looks great! -- wonder why yours isn't 2 toned like all the other MazdaSpeed body parts :confused: Yah know, I may have spoken too soon. I looked again today, and the lip *may* be darker after all. Maybe the garage light threw me. However, it is SO close to the Titanium so as not to be a problem... I think... ;) We'll see TUESDAY 3/9, when I get this all installed. :D

Originally posted by Shocka
omicron looks good.. here my future

welll really just the mirrors and spoilers

im getting the burnout kit instead Looks great Shocka! But, what is the "burnout kit?"

burnout kit looks like mazda ap kit but it comes in carbon fiber

very nice and simple

Ah, ok. Thanks Mike.

Originally posted by Omicron
LOL! :D

So Doc, wanta take a trip down here and help me install all this stuff? ;)

Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread... but yea. i think I can shoot down there... this should be fun. Need beer, tho... :D

Originally posted by doccable
Sorry it took so long to get back to this thread... but yea. i think I can shoot down there... this should be fun. Need beer, tho... :D Welp, we can sure do the beer, but the install help isn't needed any more. Got a friend with a shop who's going to install these parts, and my Pirelli 245/40-18s all at once, next Tuesday. :D

... i better be seeing some pics s00n :o

It's not Tuesday yet. ;)

It's Tuesday.
Is it done yet?
Is it done yet?
:D

I pick it up when i get off work today. :D

Originally posted by Omicron
I pick it up when i get off work today. :D

days like this go so SLOWWWW

congrats
cant wait to see it

Ok, here it is, the first batch of pics. Sorry there's no "art" to them and the light is poor, but I got home too late to do better. Will take some nicer shots later on. Anyway, enjoy!

Pic 1....

Pic 2...

Pic 3...

Pic 4...

Pic 5...

Pic 6...

Pic 7...

Pic 8...

Pic 9...

And finally, pic 10. :D

those are great

they match the mazda ap kit perfectly!!

haha im honored to be the first to say WOWWW! looks GREAT Omicron! i remember thinking bout this when i first saw the mazdaspeed body kit, n realizing i dont like the side aero flares. it looks good! hows the leve diff between the front air dam n the sides? looks small, but still there. oh and btw dont worry bout getting the bottom of the sides painted, matches almost perfect. cant tell, even when looking for it!

looks very clean good job

Thanks guys! And yes, I'm really pleased. :D

Yes, there is a slight difference between the front lip and side sills, but it's so slight that you only see it from square on side view. As you can tell, it's not noticible from any other angle.

Also, regarding the different color "lip" on the bottom of the side sills, it's SO close to the Titanium color that it's all but identical. In fact, I'm still not sure if it really is a different color.

The results are sweet! I told you you wouldn't regret making that purchase! That turned out sha-weeet!!! I think I may have to trade up from my half side skirts, and get the full-length ones. :D

:D Thanks Doc. But if'n you're gonna do it, ya better do it soon... Mazdaspeed prices are supposed to be going up soon.

Looks AWESOME, Omicron!! (fighting....the........jealousy) :D

--Landon

That is pretty good looking. ..yYep, much better in the Ti grey. That is a sharp car Omicron!

Nice.

Now, will you buy the MS front bumper and rear diffuser, put it on your car, and take some pictures :) I've always wanted to see the MSkit (minus the MSwing) but with the stock spoiler/wing.

But, your car looks good. I think your setup is "smoother" looking, while the appearance package is more "aggressive" looking. Can't lose with either one.

Omicron,
Congrats on your new kit. We think alike! Here's what I had suggested to Success07 back in January for his yellow 8 with appearance package to just replace the side moldings with Mazdaspeed ones. The pictures are PHOTOSHOP'ED:

click here to see a yellow 8 with same configuration (http://www.rx8club.com/showthread.php?threadid=18094&perpage=15&highlight=maximus%20photoshop&pagenumber=3)

Great to see the setup on your car for real :)

Originally posted by boarder
Nice.

Now, will you buy the MS front bumper and rear diffuser, put it on your car, and take some pictures :) I've always wanted to see the MSkit (minus the MSwing) but with the stock spoiler/wing. SURE! PayPal me $1400 and I will order it today. :D

looks sweet omicron.. i wish i had the money lying around to get a kit now!! im jealous now i really like ur look

wanna trade im Tit Gray with only 1700 miles!!!!

looks like we had a good idea :p

Doesn't it though? :D

I just ordered my parts :D

Omicron .... I'll get right on that :) Maybe I should try one of
those Western Union overpay scams on ya next time ... j/k

Still... nice lookin car. I got the appearance package + RWS for now. Thought in the future I may try MS kit (keeping stock spoiler) if I get bored with it, and if the price ever drops...

Originally posted by pr0ber
I just ordered my parts :D Good for you, PrOber! Be sure to post up pics when you get 'em on... :D

Some of you have asked for more pics in better light. So here we go:

Pic 11...

Pic 12...

Pic 13...

Pic 14...

And finally, Pic 15!

just beatiful
fits the car so perfect

Yup, it does. :D Thanks again for the nice words, everyone.

Some of you have asked how well the side sills and front/rear pieces line up. Well, the MS side sills have that lip along the bottom edge, which is actually about a half an inch lower than the front lip or rear sills. Wish there was some easy way to remove it, then everything would line up perfectly. But it's no big deal - because of the "lines" of the car, you can't really see it. It's only when you really study it (like in pic 13) that you notice the difference... and even then, you've really gotta look for it.

i just got the front air dam, rear apperance package pieces, and the MS sideskirts in the mail...

...wow, I'm gonna have to do some drinking or something to force myself into drilling the amount of holes i have to put in my baby :eek: :eek: :eek:

installed the front air damn, rear pieces, clear sides and front rotary crest today... took about 3.5hrs and required removing the bumper... it was a pain

the ms sides will be done another day...

Originally posted by pr0ber
installed the front air damn, rear pieces, clear sides and front rotary crest today... took about 3.5hrs and required removing the bumper... it was a pain

the ms sides will be done another day...

... rained today so no sides yet :(

http://www.enter.net/~justin/pic1.jpg

Wow Pr0ber, looks excellent. Sorry I missed this till now. Can't wait to see what it looks like with the side skirts!!! :D

i have to admit... its a good l00k!!!

http://www.enter.net/~justin/pic2.jpg


:D :D :D

Oh yeah, it looks REAL good!!! Congrats!!! :D

What do you want to bet Mazda comes out with full side skirts for future editions of the RX-8?

looks really NICE!!!!
can you post more pics?

What do you want to bet Mazda comes out with full side skirts for future editions of the RX-8?

While they're at it, they should adopt the MS side mirrors as standard equipment. I can't imagine it would cost any more to mass produce.

Also a track package maybe--lower/stiffer springs, stiffer swaybars, louder exhaust, and better tires. It should be available independently of the GT/sunroof/bose stuff also.

Originally posted by JY-8
looks really NICE!!!!
can you post more pics?

these are some other quick shots i took... i want to wax my car up one day and take it someplace nice for more pics

http://www.enter.net/~justin/pic3.jpg

http://www.enter.net/~justin/pic4.jpg

do the sides lay lower than the front or back pieces?

Discussed earlier, and yes they do by about 1/2 inch. However, because of the lines of the car, you don't really see it.

Amazing work! I have to keep wishing - you all must have mazda penny jars :-)

How hard is it to do the sideskirts yourself? Are the mazdaspeed sideskirts fiberglass or eurathane.

How hard is it to do the sideskirts yourself? Are the mazdaspeed sideskirts fiberglass or eurathane.

I would say they are not for the faint of heart, but if you follow the directions that come with the Mazdaspeed ones they are pretty straight forward. Just make sure you double/triple check everything. My buddy and I put mine on and I have no regrets about doing it myself.

Why is it that you can't put a front air dam on 8's with AT? If I were a guy I'm sure I would know this. I want to put some sort of lip spoiler on...not sure what look I'm going for - something awesome like the pics I see on here of ya'lls cars (sorry about the southern drawl). Just wanna make her look a whole lot sweeter than she does now. Any suggestions as to what kind of appearance package/body kit would look good? Seems people think I am a guy driving until they pull up next to me and see that I am 100% female (that is if they can catch up with me). Maybe it's that heavy foot of mine that throws them off? Anyway, thanks for any suggestions......these prices are outrageous....but it pays to look good, right? L8R

I just scored an awesome deal on the front and rear bumper with appearance package add ons . My first thought was to be original and fit full side skirt to go with that . Seems it's been done a lot . Looks great .
Can get ings side skirts here locally for $500 - MS will most likely be double that . But they look pretty similar - any reason why the I shouldn't go with INGs ?