KNuss

Hey guys.

Does anyone know how much it would be to add the appearance package to an rx8 that didn't come with one at the dealer? Is this even possible?

Thanks.
Kevin

DarthRX8

Expensive... Esspecially through the stealership.

http://accessories.mazdausa.com/weba...8+RX-8#3001543

KNuss

Wow... think that adds up to $1490 without install.
I think I'll just look for one with the appearance package on it...

Thanks!

DarthRX8

The Grand Touring (GT) is the only 8 that comes with one Stock.

KNuss

I know... I'm looking for an 8 now and there really aren't that many GTs with appearance package. It's making my search very difficult.

Krazed_Rx8

iTrader: (5)

^ Just get an R3!

J03K1LLARX8

iTrader: (1)

i have a turing and mine came wit it.

Zerotide

iTrader: (1)

The full appearance package can be had painted in your color for 400 on ebay... quality of the paint is a whole different issue though. Do a search for azpartsexpress.

tunerwannab

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Should be pretty easy to install yourself. I believe most of the holes are there already.

CarAndDriver

You could install yourself, but some parts are tricky. If you get a body shop, find a good one or they'll f-it up, especially the side panels.

I added appearance pkg. to my 05 GT. I found rear and side flares used, but had to buy front new. The cheapest you'll find is from the dealers that discount. Maybe you'll find used on here or on eBay.

carcrazy95

You may be able to get a better price negotiating with a dealership. I added both the Appearance Package and Rear Spoiler to my car. From the dealership the parts (already factory painted in the original color) cost $850, and they charged $250 to install them. You could probably get things done a little cheaper from e-bay parts and a backyard install, but, for me, I preferred to spend a few more bucks and have it look perfect.

greg985

false, my 05 GT does not have the appearance package

dillsrotary

Several members here have pieced together the appearance package. Someone always has something for sale.

rodjonathan

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i have black sides for sale for cheap ... but yea that price is crazy high

SayNoToPistons

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+1. It was an option... Doesn't matter which package you had, if you didn't have the appearance package option, you don't have the appearance package.

Razz1

Don't forget Rosenthal Mazda and the for sale section here.

Aipex8

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azpartsexpress is hit or miss, some of their stuff is factory painted, some is repainted. I got my appearance stuff from them really cheap ($225), front air dam is OEM paint and is holding up well, side flares are repaints and have chipped a bit but look OK with a little touch up paint. My car came with the splash guards, so I didn't add the rear flares.

Gray06

With Shinkas it was an option #2AP and cost $360

DarthRX8

**** my bad. Thanks for edumacating me. I always thought that all GTs came with it...

Robonaut

So, if your car's a couple of years old, you wouldn't have to worry about the paint having faded slightly and the new appearance kit not matching perfectly?

Robonaut

Soooo, no input on whether there might be a color mismatch?

cjkim

it would depend on what your car has gone through
i added the front lip after 4 years of owning the car. I have a garage but it's seen it's share of the sun and the color matched perfectly.

I8U

iTrader: (1)

There might be a slight mismatch but shouldn't be that noticeable.

Robonaut

Thanks for the responses. I've only had my RX8 for about 18 months. However, every two years or so I get the itch to buy a new car. (It's a sickness...)

I'm thinking that if I make a nice upgrade to my RX8 next summer then I might be able to stave off that itch for a bit longer.

CarAndDriver

Just do it - the car isn't getting any younger.