are there any aftermarket taillights or fenders for the 04 RX-8? I have been looking and can't find any

Why would u do that anyways. The RX8 taillights are HOT! Remember you are not driving a damn Civic. As far as fenders, i think Crabon creations has carbon fiber fenders. Don't mess up your car with Pep Boys taillights.No there are no taillights that I know of.

I like the stock taillights, but its your car. I haven't seen any aftermarket lights.

Yeah, I second or third the hot stock taillights. Whichever, it's your call. I mean even the little dead spider that is in my taillight is a part of my car.

i dont like our tailights...

no aftermarket tailights...

i plan on blacking mine out in the coming months...

need to get rid of that F*in chrome in there.

Yeah, I second or third the hot stock taillights. Whichever, it's your call. I mean even the little dead spider that is in my taillight is a part of my car.

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.

Stock taillight supporter here.

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.

Stock taillight supporter here.


Not to hijack this thread, not only do I have a spider in taillight but I have a webb to go along with my dead spider. :Eyecrazy:

The tailights are ok, but I still plan on buying these red out covers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8029492290&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT) when I get a chance. If I don't like I'm out $30 tops.

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.

Stock taillight supporter here.

I just got my 2006 a month and a half ago. And I have a dead spider in the taillight too. WTF is the deal with that? I haven't gotten any condensation in the light so how the heck could a spider get in there? :mad:

momo, you going to SS9? If so, look for my car and you'll get an idea of what red lights look like. I'm planning on doing my front ambers as well.

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.Me. :D:

^agreed

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.

Stock taillight supporter here.
I had the spider in my passenger side tail light and then condensation on the drivers side. I made mention of it to my service rep and he replaced both of them hehe. I kinda think its a inside joke at the Mazda Factories to slip in spiders into our tail lights lol.

Oh and why would you want aftermarket tail lights for our car? They look fine as is.. Either blacking them out or maybe a red vinyl is fine. Sure they are busy as hell but thats the appeal of them.

momo, you going to SS9? If so, look for my car and you'll get an idea of what red lights look like. I'm planning on doing my front ambers as well.


Sorry I live in Monterey, that would be like a 5 hour drive for me. Not that I wouldn't enjoy driving down hwy1, all those twisties and ocean views. :Drooling_

momo, you going to SS9? If so, look for my car and you'll get an idea of what red lights look like. I'm planning on doing my front ambers as well.

Do you have any pics of the red lights? What did you use to cover them? I'm seriously contemplating this as well.

Rofl. I'm starting to wonder who DOESN'T have the spider.



It's part of the Sport package.

Do you have any pics of the red lights? What did you use to cover them? I'm seriously contemplating this as well.

I used the "red-out" kit from Ebay. It is a vinyl type material that you have to apply to the outside of the lens. Most people who see the lights don't even realize that anything has been done to them...I guess because that is an area of the 8 which is rarely modded...so no one ever expects it.

The material is good for 5 years, it is an outdoor grade...so it is durable. I've had it on for over a month now. It still looks like the day I put it on.

The unfortunate part about our tailights, is that they have a lot of contours that makes it very difficult to apply vinyl to. I didn't have enough patience to do it myself, so I asked my fiance to do it. She is very careful, and willing to take the time to make things as good as possible. If you do it yourself, you will have a couple of areas that will be prone to small air bubbles. If you took the material to a window tinting shop, they may have some better techniques to make the install look perfect.

As for pics.....I guess I could put up one. I kinda want to keep the lights under wraps for now....but I will definately put up a thread after SS9.

better techniques to make the install look perfect.





put some slightly soapy water in a spray bottle and spray the lens before applying the film. then apply the film and use a hair dryer to heat the filmso you will be able to work it around corners. the use a credit card or something flat to work out the soapy water and air bubbles and let it sit and dry under a hot light for a few hours.

Thank you for the picture. I apologize for spoiling your unveiling, but really appreciate it. I'm most certain that this is the method I'm going to go. I love the rear of the 8, but the tail lights are a sore spot for me. I can't wait to see more pics (brakes on) after your official uneiling.

brake lights are same as before...no change. The part that is a bummer with red tint is the pink back up light :) I have white led's for turn signals, so no problem with the amber and red clashing.

There is also a black film that i used to dark mine out.

That looks too much like an RSX rear now..
http://www.wickedbodies.net/02-On-RSX/Acura%20RSX%2002-04%20-%20aero%201%20rear%20add%20ons.jpg

no_dice...aka mugatu

^what's that supposed to mean?

im pretty sure it measns search.

but other than the lights being red i dont see the similarity. that is like saying the cars look alike because they both have 4 wheels.

im pretty sure it measns search.

but other than the lights being red i dont see the similarity. that is like saying the cars look alike because they both have 4 wheels.


Lol no, its not. Thats like saying the tail lights look like the tail lights off of an RSX...
I looked at the picture, enlarged it to 100% and the first thing that came to mind was, 'damn that looks like the tail lights from an rsx' So i voiced my opinion and said it looks like an RSX rear. The red IS what made me lean towards deciding it looked like RSX tails. If he had tinted them black, or smoked them, i wouldve applauded.

I dont think it means search.. he said 'no_dice aka mugatu'

no_dice [also known as] mugatu? I'm not mugatu. i am no dice. lol

That looks too much like an RSX rear now..
http://www.wickedbodies.net/02-On-RSX/Acura%20RSX%2002-04%20-%20aero%201%20rear%20add%20ons.jpg

I don't see it at all... :dunno:

:lol: The whole "spider" thing is so funny! I thought I was the only one with a spider in the tail light.

The unfortunate part about our tailights, is that they have a lot of contours that makes it very difficult to apply vinyl to. I didn't have enough patience to do it myself, so I asked my fiance to do it. She is very careful, and willing to take the time to make things as good as possible. If you do it yourself, you will have a couple of areas that will be prone to small air bubbles. If you took the material to a window tinting shop, they may have some better techniques to make the install look perfect.




Kwescott, you have one special lady. That was very sweet of her to have done that for you. I think she did one heck of a good job.

Now, back to the subject at hand, I install clear bra, so I can you guys a few tips. Follow this link for some good instructions here (http://www.starshieldarmor.com/installation/installation.php). You can probably get away using some type of credit card, but make sure that you wrap it with with a paper towel, so that you don't scratch the film. Or, just buy a squeeggee (http://www.stickercity.com/store/product.php?productid=16937&cat=2207&page=1) you can pick one up just about anywhere. The squeeggee will help squeeze the excess solution and any air bubbles.

I don't see it at all... :dunno:


+2 :smokepoke

As far as I know theres no alternative of taillights. You could just smoke them or tint them red for something different.......

And for fenders u can get chrome painted 1s or carbon fibre

As far as I know theres no alternative of taillights. You could just smoke them or tint them red for something different.......

And for fenders u can get chrome painted 1s or carbon fibre


chrome painted? are you serious? link?

I'm certain Missy is referring to the fender grilles. You can get chrome plated ones from RX8strakes.com

oh....thats not the same at all........still terribly tackey.

FYI....a squeegee will come in the red out kit..so no need to go out and buy one.

sneak peak at the fronts.....

Has anyone ever seen these taillights before? I want these

photo-chop...don't exist.

red corners looks kinda cool.

Has anyone ever seen these taillights before? I want these


Yeah, Adobe makes them. chop chop!

I used the "red-out" kit from Ebay. It is a vinyl type material that you have to apply to the outside of the lens. Most people who see the lights don't even realize that anything has been done to them...I guess because that is an area of the 8 which is rarely modded...so no one ever expects it.

The material is good for 5 years, it is an outdoor grade...so it is durable. I've had it on for over a month now. It still looks like the day I put it on.

The unfortunate part about our tailights, is that they have a lot of contours that makes it very difficult to apply vinyl to. I didn't have enough patience to do it myself, so I asked my fiance to do it. She is very careful, and willing to take the time to make things as good as possible. If you do it yourself, you will have a couple of areas that will be prone to small air bubbles. If you took the material to a window tinting shop, they may have some better techniques to make the install look perfect.

As for pics.....I guess I could put up one. I kinda want to keep the lights under wraps for now....but I will definately put up a thread after SS9.

That looks hot kwescott! I've been wanting to do this but thought the only way is to open the lens cover and spray the inside. And we all know how easy it is to do that! The contour is nearly impossible to throw on overlays. IMHO, this is how it should've came stock.

yeah, but if they came red, then you know there would be cheesy looking altezzas on ebay. At least out Altezza lights look nice and have the extra detailing in them that you would never find on an aftermarket light.

As for the red film, and the contours of the lights....if you have little to no patience, this is not something for you. If you do have patience but little skill, then buy two of the kits, because you will more than likely do a veyr poor job on your first light. The kit doesn't come with enough material to cover two lights and make a mistake.

I bought a generic kit 12'' by 6'' to do my corners...and have more than enough to do some more.

If you want to have early success, just cover your corners...with either black or red tint. The maybe you'll have an idea of what to look forward to on the taillights.

here's some blurry action shots....you can see how the rear looks, as well as the sides with the red corners.

yeah, but if they came red, then you know there would be cheesy looking altezzas on ebay. At least out Altezza lights look nice and have the extra detailing in them that you would never find on an aftermarket light.

As for the red film, and the contours of the lights....if you have little to no patience, this is not something for you. If you do have patience but little skill, then buy two of the kits, because you will more than likely do a veyr poor job on your first light. The kit doesn't come with enough material to cover two lights and make a mistake.

I bought a generic kit 12'' by 6'' to do my corners...and have more than enough to do some more.

If you want to have early success, just cover your corners...with either black or red tint. The maybe you'll have an idea of what to look forward to on the taillights.

Thanks for the tip. I installed the MS sides myself, so hopefully that gave me a higher threshold of patience! :) I'm in Ohio, do you think the film will hold up in our climate?

Thanks for the tip. I installed the MS sides myself, so hopefully that gave me a higher threshold of patience! :) I'm in Ohio, do you think the film will hold up in our climate?
good question? I would suggest talking to sign/vinyl guys in your area. They may have an idea of the type of film needed to fit your climate...or they may say that the same vinyl will work, but will not last as long....or email the ebay vendor and ask him that same question. It would be good to know.

I guess I'm spoiled here in California, I never have to worry about weather, and the affects it may have on the car or my mods. I just have to worry about California Highway Patrol and their abilities to deflate my excitement with fix-it tickets.

here's a couple closer shots.
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=87172
http://www.rx8club.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=87171

looks great. i think i actually like it better than smoked tails.

I used the "red-out" kit from Ebay. It is a vinyl type material that you have to apply to the outside of the lens. Most people who see the lights don't even realize that anything has been done to them...I guess because that is an area of the 8 which is rarely modded...so no one ever expects it.

The material is good for 5 years, it is an outdoor grade...so it is durable. I've had it on for over a month now. It still looks like the day I put it on.

The unfortunate part about our tailights, is that they have a lot of contours that makes it very difficult to apply vinyl to. I didn't have enough patience to do it myself, so I asked my fiance to do it. She is very careful, and willing to take the time to make things as good as possible. If you do it yourself, you will have a couple of areas that will be prone to small air bubbles. If you took the material to a window tinting shop, they may have some better techniques to make the install look perfect.

As for pics.....I guess I could put up one. I kinda want to keep the lights under wraps for now....but I will definately put up a thread after SS9.I wouldnt recommend that for everyones 8, but on yours that looks perfect

http://www.forumshawaii.net/vbb/images/smilies/icon_thumbup.gif

red corner looks sick keith...and the color was a perfect match witht my VR.

car looks great kwescott! Did you pinstripe the rpf1s with red? imo it adds to your look overall, I like it. Also, what size wheels are you running?

car looks great kwescott! Did you pinstripe the rpf1s with red? imo it adds to your look overall, I like it. Also, what size wheels are you running?
Race Trim
Yes, I added a 1/4 inch red pinstripe around the outside lip, along with some red lugs. These are just for track days. They are 18x9.5 +40 offset on all 4, with Kuhmo V710's in the 285 width. They fit beautifully at all corners. I have the MS suspension as well.

Street Trim
19x8.5 and 19x9.5 Volk GT7

im sorry but i dont like the red out.. im trying to get rid of that with my current car (Mazda3).. as it looks more like a Corolla when they are red.. I'm no longer worrying about it since I'm 80% sure the rx8 is my next car.

loving everything else you have done to your rx8 there scott.. (borat accent) Very niiiiice! :ylsuper:

The tailights are ok, but I still plan on buying these red out covers (http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=8029492290&ssPageName=MERC_VIC_RSCC_Pr4_PcY_BIN_Stores_IT) when I get a chance. If I don't like I'm out $30 tops.
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Careful. This same site advertises a kit for the "MITSUBISHI MIATA!" LMFAO! Seriously, read what they advertise. It sheds light as to the legitimacy of their claims. Not so sure how "custom made" the films are...

^ Lol