OddEclipse

Then you have never seen an R3 front end in person.

xexok

I don't see how that matters, I can view a picture of both on here and see them just fine. There are not huge differences in looks IMO. Either way I would prefer a different bumper on there.

jasonrxeight

well the R3 bumper has the grill with chrome trim
also its lower and has front splitter built in.
overall a more aggressive look.

xexok

You mean the tiny bit of chrome right below the fog lights? I never said there is no difference at all, the differences are just not very big.

Vlaze

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Prefer the stock looks of the R3 over the S1 I owned, even with the GT apperance kit.

That said, stock wheel design from both versions are ugly IMO.

thunderberk

Maybe you call me 8 fanatic but in my opinion fully tuned 8's are better look than Fd's Since 1991 Fd's are more potential with cosmetic parts that's why their face stay up to date. They are tuned more than 20 years.. Still have a new face but 90's designs never be old. Look Ferarri's, nsx etc etc

I like knightsports fully tuned 8 lookimg. it is more aggressive than Fd's i think In time if specialist tuned more 8's then we will see beauties

bose

iTrader: (5)

If there are any S2 owners who would prefer an S1 front end, pm me. Lets work out a swap.

paimon.soror

iTrader: (15)

oh yea .. man those S2's sure are ugly ... i would never buy one

blazenblue63

An S2 is pretty. But an S1 is beautiful.

thunderberk

And I love another s1 Rx-8 but s2 looking convert RE雨宮 Hattari 8



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monchie

Fixed it for ya...lol

benben01

iTrader: (1)

S1 has a cute front end ...
S2 looks like a demented Pokemon

Mazdax3

I like the look of the S1 front end over the S2, but it grows on you.

I just took my chrome bars off and painted them. Easy $5 paint fix.

Like the LEDs. Any closeups on how they look?

Mine before small mods: Stock

Wheels, S-Techs, chrome bits not painted yet on this pic: Just Wheels and S-Techs

benben01

iTrader: (1)

here's a pic taken with my iPhone. You can see how bright they are during day time.

Mazdax3

Looks good with them on. I'm going to check into adding next Spring.

1.3_LittersOfFurry

iTrader: (4)

Yep, defiantly too much chrome in those headlights.
The R3 would look bad *** with s1 headlights. MHO

benben01

iTrader: (1)

Ditto. Just hate to pull the headlights apart to black out the chrome. Resealing any headlights rarely works well.

YUL PHL

iTrader: (1)

i dont necc. think ugly...just different looking. just like the s1 3's and mazda 5's

the first gens look simpler and cleaner, the next ones look a little more overstyled and busy

blacksheep515

iTrader: (1)

benben01 - Where did you get the LED's from, sir? I would like to do this on my R3 as well, if you don't mind? Thanks.

Also, I want to dobalck out all the chrome on the R3 - emblems in front and back as well as the sidemarkers and chrome strip you took care of.

benben01

iTrader: (1)

The LEDs are Philips DRL LED kit. I got mine from an Ebay auction a little bit cheaper than Amazon. They go for $170-$200 for the set.

Beodude

iTrader: (3)

To me, the original design of the car is the best. Any aftermarket body kits, changes etc are garbage. The S1 with appearance package is the best looking for me.

EricB

iTrader: (7)

S1 with S2 bumper

S2 with S1 bumper

Mazmart

iTrader: (12)

I hope this thread starter is still a teen. I REALLY hope that the lack of forethought is due to immaturity and that this is not someone grown into this level of dumb.

I never say condescending things online but I could not believe the thread title. Who starts threads with the intention of pissing people off? Just amazing.

I am hopeful though that time will bring wisdom and this kid will learn some social skills.

My personal opinion: All series of RX-8 look good.

benben01

iTrader: (1)

hmmm s2 with s1 bumper looks really interesting

monchie

Can we all get along...