yellowRX

I was just wondering if anyone had the factory spoiler, and changed it to the mazdaspeed spoiler? The reason is because i'm scared that the holes fom the old spoiler wont match the new one. If this will be a problem please, I need to know. Thanks everyone.

mysql101

They use the same holes.

yellowRX

Thank you so so much, now i can go buy one.

Rob Tomlin

Yep, Jason got it.

Out of curiosity, where are you buying the MS spoiler (I will be getting one too)?

mysql101

get it from truss for about $200 under your dealership price, and get free shipping.

Rob Tomlin

I will probably have the dealer install it, so I will use Trussville as a negotiating tool to get the same price (although I will have to pay tax on it if I buy from the local dealer).

mysql101

if your dealer is like mine, they aren't going to price match Maybe your dealership is more sensable.

Rob Tomlin

Well, they are retarded if they don't. Why would I even consider paying more than what I can get it for at Trussville, especially with free shipping? Not to mention that I don't think I would have to pay sales tax. It's a lost sale for the local dealer, and even price matching they are obviously still going to make money.

That said, we all know that dealer's don't always do the most logical thing.

VmanX

let's say we already have a factory spoiler but wanna take it off cuz we don't like it.. what can we do to cover up those holes? i never wanted my spoiler but it was the last blue one they had left

mysql101

vmanx, the EASIEST thing to do is find someone who has a base RX-8 or one without the app package and has no spoiler. Offer to swap trunks with them - they get a spoiler out of the deal, and you get a trunk with no holes.

VmanX

hahah JH... and i suppose that is EASY

"hey! nice blue rx8..
sayyyyy... wanna trade trunks?"

mysql101

Someone asked that very question before, and was successful in swapping trunks.

My car came with no spoiler, but that was due to the fact that mine came with only two options: GT and Navigation. I didn't need or want anything else. If you had asked me to swap, I would have done it since the MS spoiler also needs those holes.

Mikelikes2drive

just go to the parts forum and post/advertise that you want to trade... im sure there are alot of ppl who would want a free spoiler

alnielsen

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VmanX:
For a temporary solution you could go to a 2-way radio shop (Busness, CB, Ham) and get rubber plugs to fill the holes.

mrtux

this is very odd i put the ms wing templates on the trunk lid and they dont match where my stock spoiler originally was.

VmanX

alnielsen:
i've never heard of any of those stores.. are they like radioshack? and do you know what they are called?

mrtux

this sux now i have to drill two more holes to properly fit the ms wing. apparently you can reuse the oem spoiler holes, but the wing wont be pushed up against the trunk enough and have a gap if you look underneath.

Rob Tomlin

Interesting info. Everything that I have read, including posts here, indicated that you could use the same holes from the OEM spoiler.

What do you mean about "won't be pushed up against the trunk enough"? I'm just trying to visualize what the problem is.

I hope it works out without too much difficulty.

mrtux

when you reuse the holes it sticks out in the rear a little bit, leaving a gap if you squat down and look up at it.

Rob Tomlin

I think I see what you are saying. Are you talking about the "lip spoiler" portion of the MS spoiler (the part that sits flat agains the trunk)?

If I were in your position, I would consider putting the OEM spoiler back on and having your dealer install the MS spoiler.

mrtux

yep the one that sits on the trunk.
i sold my oem.

im going to try fillin the holes and redrill new ones. the spoiler seems to cover them anyways. plus i dont want to pay extra just for them to drill new holes.

i'lll try and take pictures tommorrow to show what i mean...

mrtux

the white circles are from original spoiler had to redrill a little further up,

Rob Tomlin

So how did it come out?

I don't have a spoiler. I will be getting the MS spoiler. Is it easy do you yourself, or would you recommend having the dealer do it? Obviously I don't have to worry about matching it to pre-drilled holes.

mrtux

well it covered the holes on the outside...inside it something different have to patch up. i think it may have taken me a hour or two to install. probably because it was night time. i think it's pretty straight forward just a little more time than your ordinary spoiler. i'd recommend installing with another person. careful of your back, i think i leaned over too much trying to screw in all screws. ack

SdotConley

Does anyone agree with me that the mazdaspeed spoiler is a little steep in price. The cheapest I have found is $879 painted...Is that a good price? If so, why so expensive?