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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:12 AM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
of cos if it is customised, then its not aerodynamically tested......

of cos if u copy lump sum, lock stock barrel from most renowned japanese brands, then yes, most of them went thru the windtunnel test for their kits.....
Thats what I am saying.... the only problem with replicas is that its not tested for aerodynamics..... Other than that, workmanship and quality is nuttin to worry about.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by M-ster
Was interested, but read about the guys in US experiencing noise problem (was it with 2nd gear?).... or was it with tramission noise.... thus drop the idea.... have they fixed the problem?

erm....the rp sshifter for me works fine except for noise prob in 2nd gear. I think is due to the lack of damping as speculated by the US guys. But the noise is livable cause the feeling of changing gear is shiok! cant imagine gg back to using the original shifter.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver_Z
Thats what I am saying.... the only problem with replicas is that its not tested for aerodynamics..... Other than that, workmanship and quality is nuttin to worry about.

The replicas are strong, no problem travelling at 180km/hr.

As for the workmanship for replicas($1-1.5K), it maybe a bit wavy. but unless u spend alot more on those ABS material original body kit ($4-5K), the original body kit($2.5-3K) made out of fiber glass is still going to crack easier than those ABS ones.

And only a few brands has ABS material body kit.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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I have it and its damn shiok. Don't think there is any noise problem in 2nd gear or transmission noise. Unless by transmission noise, you mean the solid cluck sound each time you engage a gear in. Even though the original shifter is already quite short, the RP is even shorter and gives a more precise feel. And the solid sound it makes each time you throw the gear in is just simply shiok!!

Originally Posted by M-ster
Was interested, but read about the guys in US experiencing noise problem (was it with 2nd gear?).... or was it with tramission noise.... thus drop the idea.... have they fixed the problem?
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:10 PM
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hi morganoh,

which are the brands that has ABS material body kit?
any website to recommend so that i can view them?
and can we buy the brands in spore?


Originally Posted by morganoh
The replicas are strong, no problem travelling at 180km/hr.

As for the workmanship for replicas($1-1.5K), it maybe a bit wavy. but unless u spend alot more on those ABS material original body kit ($4-5K), the original body kit($2.5-3K) made out of fiber glass is still going to crack easier than those ABS ones.

And only a few brands has ABS material body kit.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CoupeM
erm....the rp sshifter for me works fine except for noise prob in 2nd gear. I think is due to the lack of damping as speculated by the US guys. But the noise is livable cause the feeling of changing gear is shiok! cant imagine gg back to using the original shifter.
Ya, that's what i was referring to. I thought I've read it somewhere here too, that RP has re-tweak his shifter kit..... But sounds fun from most ppl who has it.
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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personally i like the Velocity kit..
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 11:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Jammer
personally i like the Velocity kit..
dats from MINTBLUE.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 12:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Jammer
personally i like the Velocity kit..

Nice!!
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:11 AM
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Originally Posted by Jammer
personally i like the Velocity kit..
I think its mintblue as well...I think someone has that kit on here in spore?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:22 AM
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I spotted a Urethane & Fiber factory during my business trip in BKK. He have some of the latest RX8 bodykit liked Auotexe, Varis and RE-Amemiya:

He brought the original kit from Japan and replicar them with even better material than the original, because he was also an OEM manufacturer for original spolier, Lip and others accessories for Automotive industrial in BKK, I am very impress with his product. The company even have IS0 certify.

He replicar some AMG, Lorinser, Carlton kits for his Mercedes SL sport and Gambella for his Porsche and surprisingly he also had an RX8 for his son, so replicate those to switch around the car and sold to his friend as well. He only doing it for fun and not his core business.

Businessman is a businessman he can sell the kit to me and I am so temping to get one but after caculate the freight cost it was liked 1K for the Autoexe complete kit cash and carry. Unless I have mass order like 10 to bring down the freight cost.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasontan_sg
I spotted a Urethane & Fiber factory during my business trip in BKK. He have some of the latest RX8 bodykit liked Auotexe, Varis and RE-Amemiya:

He brought the original kit from Japan and replicar them with even better material than the original, because he was also an OEM manufacturer for original spolier, Lip and others accessories for Automotive industrial in BKK, I am very impress with his product. The company even have IS0 certify.

He replicar some AMG, Lorinser, Carlton kits for his Mercedes SL sport and Gambella for his Porsche and surprisingly he also had an RX8 for his son, so replicate those to switch around the car and sold to his friend as well. He only doing it for fun and not his core business.

Businessman is a businessman he can sell the kit to me and I am so temping to get one but after caculate the freight cost it was liked 1K for the Autoexe complete kit cash and carry. Unless I have mass order like 10 to bring down the freight cost.

Hi,

I like the CF body kits.

Freight is not the issue for me. I can load the goods in my container. I have shipment from BKK to SG.

Mind to share the address of the factory?

MDC
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 01:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasontan_sg
I spotted a Urethane & Fiber factory during my business trip in BKK. He have some of the latest RX8 bodykit liked Auotexe, Varis and RE-Amemiya:

He brought the original kit from Japan and replicar them with even better material than the original, because he was also an OEM manufacturer for original spolier, Lip and others accessories for Automotive industrial in BKK, I am very impress with his product. The company even have IS0 certify.

He replicar some AMG, Lorinser, Carlton kits for his Mercedes SL sport and Gambella for his Porsche and surprisingly he also had an RX8 for his son, so replicate those to switch around the car and sold to his friend as well. He only doing it for fun and not his core business.

Businessman is a businessman he can sell the kit to me and I am so temping to get one but after caculate the freight cost it was liked 1K for the Autoexe complete kit cash and carry. Unless I have mass order like 10 to bring down the freight cost.
carbon fibre.... the real one has the best quality.... replica how to have a better material?
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
carbon fibre.... the real one has the best quality.... replica how to have a better material?
Not all original bodykit have precise fitting on the car

I have seen real Veilside bodykit fitted on a Rx8, and after the bodykit has be fitted, theres still some gaps and alightment problem, therefore some filling and filing are still required.

The only thing that a replica does not have over an original one is ,
The replica ones tend to be a bit wavy on flat surface.
Thats a mold made over an original will not give a perfect flat surface, so some touch up is still required after the replica are install on the car.

And this required a highly skilled person to do a good job.
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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 09:16 PM
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It makes me happy everyday to see it on my car, with the Varis racing concept sticker hahaha.... Kiasu... Im looking for a carbon fibre bootlid as well.. just installed Ganador's CF side mirror 2 days ago...hehe
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Old Sep 27, 2006 | 06:45 AM
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jus to check with you guys, is it worth it to get the factory option Sports suspension, 18 inch WHEELS, large brake rotor for 3k?

or can u get a good set for less or equal price in SG? i'm thinkin of gettin nicer rims like the Sports mesh one
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Old Sep 28, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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Originally Posted by coupe07
dats from MINTBLUE.
is it mintblue??...
i cant find it in the RX8 mag lei...

where to buy huh?.. yr side bring in?
how much?...
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Old Sep 29, 2006 | 12:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Jammer
is it mintblue??...
i cant find it in the RX8 mag lei...

where to buy huh?.. yr side bring in?
how much?...
yup, its in issue 96. yup we bring in too.
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