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Old 01-31-2013, 01:26 AM
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Buddy Club body kit

Hey guys, haven't been on the forum lately but i would like to show you guys my buddyclub body kit on my rx8. Initially i didn't like the buddyclub kit but it was given to me dirt cheap so what the heck ill put it on to be different from the other rx8's. The bumper was in bad shape, cracks and gashes in multiple places especially at the bottom. Im not a professional panel beater but Ive pretty much fixed the whole bumper in my spare time, I should've taken before and after pictures . Before i brought this kit the one thing that caught my eyes were the logo at the back of the bumper and the side skirts, it says 'Racing Spec Aero Made In Japan' so I initially thought of good fitment. When i put the bumper on I was impressed with the fitment, it was perfectly inline with the bonnet, the fenders, headlights and the engine undertray, but the only negative fitment were the side markers slightly off. After everything is in place, i noticed the longer i look at the kit I've beginning to like it its really aggressive looking. BTW i was suppose to remove the foam before taking a photo. What do you guys think?


Note: Side Skirts still under construction
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Old 01-31-2013, 07:09 AM
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Not sure how i feel bout this one, Will have a better opinion once it's painted.
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Will look better with the whole body kit installed.
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Stoked to see it finished
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That actually looks pretty good. What's your plans for the top of the center opening?
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Thanks for the comments guys.

RJayX-8 - Seeing it in person, its actually not that bad. i was planning on getting the mazdaspeed kit like everyone else but i cant argue the fact that i got it cheap and the fitment is amazing.

boostdtalon - What do you mean about the top of the center opening? where the support bar is? Well, you cant really see the support bar when you put the black mesh and the license plate on a black rx8 so its all good.
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Side skirts done, ready for paint now
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I've done some experimenting with the buddyclub front bumper on the computer and wonder whether it looks better without the gaps/holes of the bumper. need feedback on it whether its a GOOD or BAD. Thanks
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Personally I don't like the look of the buddy club kit all that much, but the fitment does look to be very good. IMO the front looks better without the holes.
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It's okay... not really the one i want, but to each, their own.
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I'm not feeling this one. The problem with Buddy club is that the kit looks the same on every car they have a kit for it.

https://www.rx8club.com/rx-8-multime...y-club-187369/
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I really like the side skirts. Any updated painted pics yet?
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That looks pretty sweet!
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Better get a sock for that air filter ... or don't drive in rain.

The extra air slots would be nifty if used for brake cooling ducts.
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Originally Posted by Omega8
I really like the side skirts. Any updated painted pics yet?
I had the BC sides, here they are painted BB.

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OP, I think you should fill in those holes. Have a competent person fill and paint it though or you will see it.
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