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Jul 24, 2003 | 02:28 AM

KEF

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Rear Skirt

Am I the only one who was surprised to see this picture?

I'd always assumed it would have been a mesh grille or even just left open across its width.

Jul 24, 2003 | 02:29 AM

KEF

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sorry backed up for an edit and lost the image

Jul 24, 2003 | 02:37 AM

jimbobjoe

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Looks nice.

And that triangle shape is where the read fog light is fitted.

Jul 24, 2003 | 02:54 AM

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Could have fitted a proper rear diffuser though, instead of that fake one. Just cut out the plastick behind the 'mesh' and it'd do...

Jul 24, 2003 | 02:58 AM

c170673

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I assume that having a proper rear diffuser would also help with cooling of the exhaust system.

Chris

Jul 24, 2003 | 04:11 AM

AndyPearce

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There's been a lot of talk about how hot the boot gets - this explains it. I wonder if Mazda will address this issue?

Jul 24, 2003 | 06:11 AM

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They will probably bring out a mesh rear grille for £299.95 as an accessory

...or you could cut out the plastic yourself and stick a bit of chicken wire in there!!

Jul 24, 2003 | 08:50 AM

oilman

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Good idea MarkW, I've got plenty of that!!

Cheers
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Jul 24, 2003 | 08:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally posted by RobDickinson
Could have fitted a proper rear diffuser though, instead of that fake one. Just cut out the plastick behind the 'mesh' and it'd do...

Correct if I'm wrong. but doesn't a diffuser have to be in the airflow? With that big muffler there I doubt much air would make it.

I guess they would need to drop the bottom edge of the bumber cover down.