Body kits in OZ
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Body kits in OZ
ok, first of all. like to say hi to everyone. currently not an Rx8 owner but my deposit is down and it should be in my driveway in 5 weeks time (ordered 2 weeks ago).
Ive been browsing the forums and websites and havent found the info im after...
to the best of my knowledge so far, veilside and ms bodykits are easy to get in australia or thereafter replicas. if so where do ya'll suggest to order from (being from adelaide).
In particular, im after, either an ing n-spec front, an autoEXE front or an r magic front but cannot find a reasonably priced way of getting any of these cos i would probably have to import it (ps. dont mind if its a replica).
Any advise on others experience with gettin ANY kits in australia without having to pay heaps on shipping something to australia from japan or something.
Thanks. and oh yeh - excited to be part of the rx8 population. cant wait!!!
Ive been browsing the forums and websites and havent found the info im after...
to the best of my knowledge so far, veilside and ms bodykits are easy to get in australia or thereafter replicas. if so where do ya'll suggest to order from (being from adelaide).
In particular, im after, either an ing n-spec front, an autoEXE front or an r magic front but cannot find a reasonably priced way of getting any of these cos i would probably have to import it (ps. dont mind if its a replica).
Any advise on others experience with gettin ANY kits in australia without having to pay heaps on shipping something to australia from japan or something.
Thanks. and oh yeh - excited to be part of the rx8 population. cant wait!!!
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First of all welcome.
Secondly, I don't think any shop in Australia import them in stacks as we are still a VERY small market. You can get ANYTHING you like from Japan and every shop in Melbourne, or even Adelaide would know how to find them, in a cost of course.
Good luck.
EDIT: XSpeed in WA does replica MS kit.
EZZY here knows where to get them too!
Secondly, I don't think any shop in Australia import them in stacks as we are still a VERY small market. You can get ANYTHING you like from Japan and every shop in Melbourne, or even Adelaide would know how to find them, in a cost of course.
Good luck.
EDIT: XSpeed in WA does replica MS kit.
EZZY here knows where to get them too!
Last edited by takahashi; May 30, 2005 at 07:15 AM.
cry me a river...
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www.carmate.com have both MS and veilside replicas.
have done a MS kit and they fit quite well. havent done any veilside, so cant really say anything.
have done a MS kit and they fit quite well. havent done any veilside, so cant really say anything.
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Originally Posted by EZZY
www.carmate.com have both MS and veilside replicas.
have done a MS kit and they fit quite well. havent done any veilside, so cant really say anything.
have done a MS kit and they fit quite well. havent done any veilside, so cant really say anything.
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just called carmate and both the veilside and ms front bar are $420 each and skirts are an extra $300 a pair. shipped to adelaide would cost about $90 sent to adelaide. I spoke to steven. does anyone know of any cheaper?
In my own opinion. i dont like eather of the front bars..... but thats another matter
In my own opinion. i dont like eather of the front bars..... but thats another matter
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Originally Posted by lazymark
also - for those of you that have rear wings, do they block your rear vision much? ive seen around the place people complaining about wings obstructing vision
Originally Posted by lazymark
just called carmate and both the veilside and ms front bar are $420 each and skirts are an extra $300 a pair. shipped to adelaide would cost about $90 sent to adelaide.
,,, must resist temptation and stick to my plan for the suspension.
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Originally Posted by takahashi
They are good prices, particularly they are sold seperately.... that got me thinking. ,,, must resist temptation and stick to my plan for the suspension.
,,, must resist temptation and stick to my plan for the suspension.
Stick to your suspension my friend. You won't be very happy if your the slowest RX8 on our track days. Even god forbid you get passed by one of the mini's :D
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Has anyone fitted any of these kits? Must admit I like the MS sides and at $300 they're a cheap option.
Ezz, what would the paint and fit up cost usually for a full kits? I'm assuming these are primed prices?
Ezz, what would the paint and fit up cost usually for a full kits? I'm assuming these are primed prices?
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Originally Posted by ILIV48
Taka just ask yourself is anymore body mods really going to improve your track time
Stick to your suspension my friend. You won't be very happy if your the slowest RX8 on our track days. Even god forbid you get passed by one of the mini's :D
Stick to your suspension my friend. You won't be very happy if your the slowest RX8 on our track days. Even god forbid you get passed by one of the mini's :D
. I know, best bet is the suspension. :D + semislick
Originally Posted by mikeyr
Has anyone fitted any of these kits? Must admit I like the MS sides and at $300 they're a cheap option.
Ezz, what would the paint and fit up cost usually for a full kits? I'm assuming these are primed prices?
Ezz, what would the paint and fit up cost usually for a full kits? I'm assuming these are primed prices?
$500 for the front is tempting ... must resist
Oh yeah Welcome lazymark
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Yes but I think the big wide mouth of the MazdaSpeed style front will get more air into the radiator and thus reduce overheating in the engine. IT IS FUNCTIONAL
I've driven mine hard for extended periods in very hot weather and have not noticed such a problem.
I'd be reluctant to add weight and drag unless there was a functional element to the kit.
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Originally Posted by WPNRX8
i got a ms kit done... not the real thing though the replica. it was done at j racing down in canberra... it looks so much better than the stock bumpers
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Originally Posted by Revolver
Have you actually had problems with overheating on the road or track?
You have to have a water temp meter to know the difference... or logging it with sCANalyser
Originally Posted by Revolver
I've driven mine hard for extended periods in very hot weather and have not noticed such a problem.
Originally Posted by Revolver
I'd be reluctant to add weight and drag unless there was a functional element to the kit.
Drag = with lower clearance to the ground there will be much less air going through the bottom and will give a better downforce to the ground. Don't you want that?
Function = with the bigger mouth there will be more air through the oil cooler(s) and radiator
Price = if it does not fit well then it is pointness...
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as i'm not familiar with getting body kits installed, i was wondering if they let you keep your original bumper??? do they put the mazda badge back on? and as takahashi said, what happens with the foglights?
thinking now, may just wait till i have an accident to get a new front bumper! =) it'll prob only be a couople extra weeks wait
thinking now, may just wait till i have an accident to get a new front bumper! =) it'll prob only be a couople extra weeks wait
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Originally Posted by takahashi
Do they supply you with the bracket for the fog lights? or you don't have fog lights to worry about?
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Originally Posted by lazymark
as i'm not familiar with getting body kits installed, i was wondering if they let you keep your original bumper??? do they put the mazda badge back on? and as takahashi said, what happens with the foglights?
thinking now, may just wait till i have an accident to get a new front bumper! =) it'll prob only be a couople extra weeks wait
thinking now, may just wait till i have an accident to get a new front bumper! =) it'll prob only be a couople extra weeks wait
Of course they let you keep the original. It is simply the bolt on. 6 clips on the top anf 10 clips in the bottom. SHould be perfect fit with all the bolts goes to the same place.
Fog lights you need a bracket that goes from the struts of the body to hold the fogs. You can buy them seperately.
I wished the stupid P plate hit harder last time, I could have a free MS front bumper now :o
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Originally Posted by mikeyr
Has anyone fitted any of these kits? Must admit I like the MS sides and at $300 they're a cheap option.
Originally Posted by mikeyr
Ezz, what would the paint and fit up cost usually for a full kits? I'm assuming these are primed prices?
Originally Posted by takahashi
Yes but I think the big wide mouth of the MazdaSpeed style front will get more air into the radiator and thus reduce overheating in the engine. IT IS FUNCTIONAL
Originally Posted by takahashi
8b8y 8 has it done right?? We just saw it recently.
Originally Posted by takahashi
Do they supply you with the bracket for the fog lights? or you don't have fog lights to worry about?
no fog light for you... ie. weight reduction :D