Carbon Fiber Fender Grill Insert NEW
10-19-2005, 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jenkins-crew
Much better! Where do I send the payment? Paypal?
You could send the PayPal payment to address:
mikeneo23@hotmail.com
and please include name & address...will do our best to ship out same day.
TY
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10-19-2005, 03:58 PM
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Originally Posted by whenson417
Are these grills lighter than the stock ones?
It may be the same weight as the stock one...I don't think the weight matter as such a small item on the car.
10-19-2005, 07:18 PM
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Yeah the install is kinda hard trying to figur out where to drill your car. Jenkins came up with a good idea of cutting a slot and the moving the vent to get a better fit. Thanks Jenkins
10-19-2005, 07:39 PM
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We ended up slotting the holes quite a bit to get it to sit in just the way we wanted. I grabbed some bigger washer from the shop. The tough part is working with the inner fender pulled away, but not completely removed. My wrist look all sliced up.
I saw some carbon "look" mirrors on Vivid's site that have the look of the orginal Mazda Speed prototype's mirros (hole through the middle). A search on Froogle shows many others with them but they are all about $500. I guess if I just paid 180 for these little guys $500 for electric mirros is justified ... maybe.
I saw some carbon "look" mirrors on Vivid's site that have the look of the orginal Mazda Speed prototype's mirros (hole through the middle). A search on Froogle shows many others with them but they are all about $500. I guess if I just paid 180 for these little guys $500 for electric mirros is justified ... maybe.
10-19-2005, 11:32 PM
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any pics? do they blend well with the vents? my cf look switches i got are so budget looking lol... HOOKUPSHOP MAKE REAL CF MIRRORS !!! or mirror covers that change the shape ro give more curves to our mirrors.. i personaly dont like the shape...look like funny ears ahaha
10-20-2005, 03:55 AM
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Originally Posted by hookupshop
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10-20-2005, 09:41 AM
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They are lighter then stock by an ounce or two I would guess. Not much but you can feel a difference.
I didn't see any instructions but it isn't that hard. Undo the screw and buttons that hold the front inner fender on. Peel it back to reach back behind the grill. The stock grill has 3 rectangular tabs along both of the outside edges that you squeeze to push the grill out. Then you will see the two metal cross members that run across the grill cut-out where you will drill a slotted hole where the pre-mounted studs on the new grills will go through. Then thread the washer and nut on the back and tighten up. Put the fender back in and your done.
I didn't see any instructions but it isn't that hard. Undo the screw and buttons that hold the front inner fender on. Peel it back to reach back behind the grill. The stock grill has 3 rectangular tabs along both of the outside edges that you squeeze to push the grill out. Then you will see the two metal cross members that run across the grill cut-out where you will drill a slotted hole where the pre-mounted studs on the new grills will go through. Then thread the washer and nut on the back and tighten up. Put the fender back in and your done.
10-20-2005, 02:39 PM
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Originally Posted by kw1k
they do look really nice, i just wish you could but the strakes on them also
The strakes will fit on these CF grills, I have tried it and it bolted up fine. Here' s the image....excuse the masking tape. I was taping the grill to prep it ready for JB weld.
10-21-2005, 01:11 PM
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Originally Posted by LiL BenNy
what is seen through these vents? is that the engine bay area or am i seeing things?
j/k
10-21-2005, 01:18 PM
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Group Buy List
1. RMealey aka "Champion Yamaha" Paid and shipped 10-14-05
2. bong (Steven Chan) paid 10-19-05
3. Brian Liang paid 10-19-05
4. Petter from Norway paid 10-19-05
5. Jenkins-Crew paypal 10-19-05
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There are is only one set left for group buy price $180. Thank you all who name is on the list
1. RMealey aka "Champion Yamaha" Paid and shipped 10-14-05
2. bong (Steven Chan) paid 10-19-05
3. Brian Liang paid 10-19-05
4. Petter from Norway paid 10-19-05
5. Jenkins-Crew paypal 10-19-05
6. Arr Ex Eight (John Dang) will call 10-20-05 *diamond mesh*
7. said7 PayPal 10-21-05
8. Jake Brown paid 10-21-05
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There are is only one set left for group buy price $180. Thank you all who name is on the list
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10-21-2005, 06:36 PM
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1. RMealey aka "Champion Yamaha" Paid and shipped 10-14-05
2. bong (Steven Chan) paid 10-19-05
3. Brian Liang paid 10-19-05
4. Petter from Norway paid 10-19-05
5. Jenkins-Crew paypal 10-19-05 Paid
6. Arr Ex Eight (John Dang) will call 10-20-05 *diamond mesh*?
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Group buy rate now officially closed. Regular price for CF fender grill inserts $200/pair includes free shipping for RX-8 Club member. All orders will be special order, wait time may take up to one week to make new CF fender grills.
Thank you
1. RMealey aka "Champion Yamaha" Paid and shipped 10-14-05
2. bong (Steven Chan) paid 10-19-05
3. Brian Liang paid 10-19-05
4. Petter from Norway paid 10-19-05
5. Jenkins-Crew paypal 10-19-05 Paid
6. Arr Ex Eight (John Dang) will call 10-20-05 *diamond mesh*?
7. said7 PayPal 10-21-05 Paid
8. Jake Brown paid 10-21-05
9. SilverrbRX8 Paypal?
10. Unified Distribution 10-21-05 Paid
Group buy rate now officially closed. Regular price for CF fender grill inserts $200/pair includes free shipping for RX-8 Club member. All orders will be special order, wait time may take up to one week to make new CF fender grills.
Thank you