Finally took the plunge...
10-31-2008, 06:53 AM
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I personally hate those little side mirrors. They look too ricey.
Took a good look at the rear "spoiler" on the MS kit. And from what I can tell, it's an entire piece that replaces the current valance piece on the back. So I have no idea why you guys are planning on cutting your current valance piece. lol
The MS kit does look pimp.
Hopefully by spring I'll have enough cash to get the kit for the Miata.
Took a good look at the rear "spoiler" on the MS kit. And from what I can tell, it's an entire piece that replaces the current valance piece on the back. So I have no idea why you guys are planning on cutting your current valance piece. lol
The MS kit does look pimp.
Hopefully by spring I'll have enough cash to get the kit for the Miata.
10-31-2008, 08:15 AM
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10-31-2008, 11:44 AM
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You know, I'm not going to jump to any conclusions just yet, but I might be joining you guys in owning an RX-8.
That's right, there might be 1 more MS RX-8 joining the fleet.
We'll see what happens after this weekend.
That's right, there might be 1 more MS RX-8 joining the fleet.
We'll see what happens after this weekend.
10-31-2008, 12:10 PM
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10-31-2008, 12:19 PM
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Being (new) single rocks!
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10-31-2008, 01:49 PM
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dammit i love my car...
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How about another yellow! 
...man, the more i see the MS rear diffuser the more i want to get it, by itself i don't think it would look bad at all, i'll have to install my exhaust though to fill out the outlets
...man, the more i see the MS rear diffuser the more i want to get it, by itself i don't think it would look bad at all, i'll have to install my exhaust though to fill out the outlets
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11-02-2008, 04:09 PM
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Thanks guys for the props, but I think we'll have to hold out awhile longer. Took the little woman out to see the cars this past weekend. And after getting some rust proofing done with Agent008, she came to the conclusion that an RX-8 would probably be the wrong way to go.
So, after a few car dealerships, she settled on a 2009 Mazda3. We'll find out indefinitely on Monday.
Thief,
You realize that I'll never get rid of the 7. As much as she tries to **** me off, I can't get rid of my first car.
On the plus side, I think I found out why the 7 gave me a hard time a few weekends ago. I won't know for sure until the spring, but it'll be the first thing I'll try. Hopefully I'm correct.
So, after a few car dealerships, she settled on a 2009 Mazda3. We'll find out indefinitely on Monday.
Thief,
You realize that I'll never get rid of the 7. As much as she tries to **** me off, I can't get rid of my first car.
On the plus side, I think I found out why the 7 gave me a hard time a few weekends ago. I won't know for sure until the spring, but it'll be the first thing I'll try. Hopefully I'm correct.
11-02-2008, 05:39 PM
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Jay,
I just looked at my own car's mirror. The passenger one says "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
Also, aside from that engraved statement, is there actual curvature (convex/concave) to the mirror piece itself to warrant that statement?
If not, and the mirrors on both sides are perfectly flat, then that statement is true because of the relative distance of the viewer to the mirror thus creating the optical illusion of differences in distance (hence the statement). The statement will not be true due to the curvature of the piece.
If that is true, then it means the JDM MS mirrors are perfectly fine as long as you ignore what's written on the mirror and you know that the other side's mirror is the one that should read "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
I just looked at my own car's mirror. The passenger one says "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
Also, aside from that engraved statement, is there actual curvature (convex/concave) to the mirror piece itself to warrant that statement?
If not, and the mirrors on both sides are perfectly flat, then that statement is true because of the relative distance of the viewer to the mirror thus creating the optical illusion of differences in distance (hence the statement). The statement will not be true due to the curvature of the piece.
If that is true, then it means the JDM MS mirrors are perfectly fine as long as you ignore what's written on the mirror and you know that the other side's mirror is the one that should read "Objects in mirror are closer than they appear".
11-02-2008, 06:21 PM
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I personally hate those little side mirrors. They look too ricey.
Took a good look at the rear "spoiler" on the MS kit. And from what I can tell, it's an entire piece that replaces the current valance piece on the back. So I have no idea why you guys are planning on cutting your current valance piece. lol
The MS kit does look pimp.
Hopefully by spring I'll have enough cash to get the kit for the Miata.
Took a good look at the rear "spoiler" on the MS kit. And from what I can tell, it's an entire piece that replaces the current valance piece on the back. So I have no idea why you guys are planning on cutting your current valance piece. lol
The MS kit does look pimp.
Hopefully by spring I'll have enough cash to get the kit for the Miata.
http://www.hi-impact.org/ryang/modif...8_diffuser.pdf
11-03-2008, 06:44 AM
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Pros,
Damn, I thought it looked like an entire piece. So I was right on that part. But I didn't know you have to cut the rear valance portion to half it's normal height.
Weird. Then again, it's basically what I had to do with my rear diffuser on the 7. Only in my case I took the whole valance piece out and left a tiny portion to the left of the bumper. Enough to cover a small hole exposed from removing the entire valance piece.
Now the question is, are you guys going to attempt to get this installed yourself? Or are you going to have the dealer do it?
Damn, I thought it looked like an entire piece. So I was right on that part. But I didn't know you have to cut the rear valance portion to half it's normal height.
Weird. Then again, it's basically what I had to do with my rear diffuser on the 7. Only in my case I took the whole valance piece out and left a tiny portion to the left of the bumper. Enough to cover a small hole exposed from removing the entire valance piece.
Now the question is, are you guys going to attempt to get this installed yourself? Or are you going to have the dealer do it?
11-03-2008, 08:46 AM
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I'll get Eurasia to aid in sides, but the front and rear are pretty sraight forward, I just worry about drilling, cutting go problem. And I have the stock spoiler, so those existing holes are used for the speed wing too, I believe.
11-03-2008, 05:25 PM
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^^^ You gots the powah though 
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Scott if you need a good body shop here in the West End, i definately recommend Phoenix Autobody. Now they have worked extensively with the 8's im sure they will be able to hook you up. There not priced too bad either.
Kris
^^^Scott if you need a good body shop here in the West End, i definately recommend Phoenix Autobody. Now they have worked extensively with the 8's im sure they will be able to hook you up. There not priced too bad either.
Kris