I've looked and can't find the answer. Could I put an OEM front bumper from a 2009 RX8 on a 2006?

 

Yes, anything possible with enough money. But if you are asking if it will just bolt up without modification then no. One guy in Singapore has successfully convertes his Series 1 RX-8 to a full R3 front but he is the only one that I know of. If you want the look of teh 09' then get the Autoexe front bumper.

 

+1 on the autoexe front, Chris at corksport said it would take a couple months to get on in.

 

Wow, that's exactly what I need. Is it indeed fiberglass? If it is fiberglass, would that keep you from getting it? Thanks for the info.

 

where in TN are you located?

 

I had seen this car in real and confirmed it is as seen on pictures. Fiberglass made bumper and quite solid.

 

This has a few fitment issues, especially around the corner lights. Pretty good looking otherwise.

 

I'll request the owner to upload the latest pics.

 

Most aftermarket kits I have seen have fitment issues around the corner lights. Mine had to totally resculped to fit properly.

 

@lilring I'm in Franklin, TN.

This bumper has the look I want, just not sure about the fiberglass, but if there's not another option it may not be something I can avoid

 

Dude, I work in Franklin and live in brentwood.. we have a rotary meet coming up on the 15th of january if you want to go

 

That bumper has been around for a while. I have contacted Carbon Motions a few times about shipping to the US and they never return my emails.

Anyway to fit the S2 bumper you will need the front fenders, bumper, and headlights. No idea if any wiring needs to be done for the headlights.

 

@pdxhak

I assume S2 = Series 2 which is 2009+ (?) Based on that I am looking to go that route. I am guessing I could get front fenders from a kit for 2009 and use the oem 2009 bumper or also use oem fenders? I am going to look around to find out about the headlights. Thanks for the info!

 

ive spoken to carbon in motion and it is expensive to ship to the US. they said it would be cheaper if we started a group buy option.

 

I wonder what they consider expensive? More than coming from Japan? The bumper is really inexpensive.

 

Anyone have anymore pics? I'm in love..

 

^yes. search for the name of the company in the calling all brilliant blacks thread.

 

Not to hijack this thread, but my question corresponds to the OP's somewhat.

I assume the 2009+ fender does not fit the 2004-08. Is this correct? Are there any aftermarket fenders that do not have the OEM vents? I like the look of the 09+ fender.

Thanks

 

I don't know that anyone has tried a full front end conversion, but I'd imagine that if you swapped the front bumper, headlights and fenders it would work.

 

A guy in the Singapore section did it. He converted to a R3 front end but used series I headlights. Not cheap.

The only pic I could find but I believe he finished it and is even running R3 wheels.

 

Assuming you buy new parts then it is easily going to cost $3500.

 

The other way I thought if going was the Accolade fenders, but I have read that they are of poor fitment.

 

The car has had the same chassis for going on 8 years now, I'm fairly certain the newer stuff is interchangable, but you'll have to replace everything to make it look right, no way you can do just the bumper or just the fenders etc. You're better off buying a reputable kit for your specific car that matches what you like unless you really want to spend all that cash to look stock.

edit: on another note, I absolutely HATE how the mazda symbol is sunk in on the new front ends, looks awful and I hate that I can't remove it without having to do a ton of work to cover up where it used to be...sucks.

 

Lots of good info. If cost weren't a factor, I'd probably prefer to install '09 fenders, bumper and headlights, although I'd probably miss the side vents. The advantage there is the quality is going to be great. The autoexe SE-03c is not inexpensive, if only it wasn't fiberglass....

 

Hood, doors, and trunk are the same between S1 and S2.

S2 fenders, headlights, and quality aftermarket bumper is one way to go. And then you still have to pay to get the pieces painted. If you can not get S2 used parts in decent condition then the cost for the conversion is just not worth it.